Morrisville Rotary Club

Present: Susan Bartlett, Tim Sargent, Bruce Shields, Marcia Marble, Mark Cattelona, Patti Coultas, Ted Lambert, Deanna Wood, Gary Nolan, Becky Gonyea, Mary Metcalf, Phil Chiaravalle, Mel Patashnick, Jim Mahoney, and Linda Martin

Happy dollars from: Jason (via Ted), Sharon, Susan, Gary, Bruce, Dr. Phil, Mary, Becky, Mark ($5), Patti, Deanna, Mel, Tim. Fine: Jason via Ted. Tim announced that $18 for happy dollars/fine is a new record: $18

Bradley Food Shelf: $44

Tim updated the members on the Polar Plunge. In 2009 there were 3 teams and 51 jumpers. The next few weeks are crunch time, please get out the word and encourage folks to register. He is working on a tent, coffee and tea. Parking may be an issue. The beach will be open. They jump in by the town hall. The school will be open for changing. Tim had posters for folks to take and distribute.

Deanna said March is literacy month. There are 10 activities that we can participate in to allow Susan to receive the same recognition that Marcia received during her presidency. These must be completed by April 15th.

Ted gave an abbreviated treasurers report. Dues are now due. With only $2000 in the general fund, recruiting for the polar plunge is that much more important. The club account has about $6000 in it.

He said that the lunch cost calculation will change because we are not paying enough each week. From now on the price will be rounded up, then $4 will be added to that price ($3 to cover drink and tip, and $1 for the club account).

The location of the meetings was discussed. Hoagies had good food but the location did not really work. Tim will contact them and see if they will allow us to use the larger room (game room). Mark will contact the Stone Grill and see if we can go back to a buffet (having lunch ordered and delivered late doesn’t work). Bruce suggested the cost of lunches be included in the membership fee (i.e. if a standard buffet is selected so the cost is known).

Gary updated the members on the handicapped ramp for Eugene Boivin. The front ramp is installed. The back ramp will be installed once the weather improves. He is very thankful.

Mark made the motion to adjourn, Patti seconded it. The vote was unanimous.

Minutes submitted by Patti Coultas.