• Ted – is happy about everyone else being happy.
• Karen – Senior partner finished Chemo-Therapy in fine form. She got a bonus for new clothing.
• Jim – Happy Craftsbury was bought out by Dreissigacker and now a nonprofit.
• Gary – Stepdaughter had surgery and is doing just fine.
• Mary – Heard from one of her sons overseas.
• Marcia – Matches Ted comments.
• Susan – Financial situation not as bad as could be.
• Jason – Full-time internal auditor at Union Bank.
• Dr. Phil – Thankful for everything the last few days.

Fines:

None at this time.

Miscellaneous:

Tim’s motion to get blankets for Polar Plunge approved for roughly $700-$800.  The motion was proposed by Jim, seconded by Mark.  Motion carried.

Laraway gave thanks for our winter coat donation.

River Arts said their facility is available for renting for any upcoming events.

Questions/Comments for Committees:

Rich thanked for his budget review duties

Road Rally (Rotary plus) made over $300.00.  Money to be allocated for Rotary Plus.

Jason had concerns about an audit.  Audit will be done internally to save the cost of an outside firm.

Food shelf this week is in Hardwick.  Discussion as to whether to include the other food shelfs.

Committee Reports:

Membership -

Challenge at the Christmas Dinner. Try to bring a guest. Inductions will be done at the Christmas Diner. Gary said we need more donations for the event to be a success. Gary will also need a head count at the next meeting on Monday, December 8, 2008.

Vocational -

Pilot program emerging.  100 clubs needed for Future Visions program.  Ted proposed we join in the initiative and Peter seconded. The motion carried.

International -

$1,000.00 needed for Rotary international Polio Plus initiative.  Would net proceeds come from Christmas Dinner? International to decide where the money comes from.

Ted proposed that $400.00 be designate from Rotary internation to Polio Plus. Seconded by Marc. Motion carried.

Board Meeting Votes:

$300.00 budget approved for Lakota tribe (coats).

$50.00 food share approved – but we should give equally next time.