NEXT MEETING-February 5, 2020
7:15AM Rosies
SPEAKER: David Black-RAD Innovations
MEETING SCHEDULE
Feb. 5, David Black, RAD Innovations
Feb.12, Becky Loeb, Vt. Dept. of Children and Families.
(Opiods)
Feb. 19, Niki Glanz, author and former member
Feb.26 Irene Poole, Vermont Families in Transition, Inc.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING-January 29, 2020
PRESIDING:
Betsy McAshley:
Rotary song
Pledge of Allegiance
Riddle
GUESTS:
Linda Seward, Paul Seward, guests of Cari
Deb Wesley-Today's speaker-ACHHH
Heather Barry- ACHHH Volunteer Cordinator
Paul Horn-Guest of "T"
Susan Burdick-Vergennes Rotary
Lynn Donnelly-Vergennes Rotary
LIFE EVENTS:
Birthdays
Buzz-Feb.3
Betsy- Feb. 3
ANOUNCEMENTS:
Betsy- Registration for District Conference is open.
Date of conference is May1-May 3
Nominations for Freeman and Brush awards
being accepted. More information on our website
or from Betsy.
Sue Burdick and Lynn Donnelly: They have tickets
for Vergennes Rotary's fundraiser, their annual
Valentines Day Dance, Feb. 14 at Vergennes
American Legion. Music by "The Hitmen". For
tickets call 877-2134 or see Eric for more
information.
Ben- Winterfest is Feb. 16, Sunday this year. Asking
for interest in the Snow Sculpture contest this year
Bill Cunningham volunteered to coordinate this
activity. Bill has a design in mind. A few more
people could be used.
Geoff- Proposed By-Law changes pertaining to finances
to bring them up to date with what we actually
do and to clarify CACO process. He will send by
email proposed changes. Club will vote on in
a future meeting.
HAPPY DOLLARS:
Scott-Happy to have Paul Horn with us today as a guest and possible new member.
Also presented a Rotary Flag from Elk River Minnesota from a hockey parent.
Eric- Happy to have Lynn and Sue as our guests today.
He will attending PETS training planning in Framingham Ma. for incoming Presidents.
Maureen: Happy to have Deb and Heather with us today.
Troy: Went to New Mexico to see son and grandson.
"T"- Happy to have Paul Horn as his guest today. Also "T" recognized Eric for all his work on PETS training and Rotary Foundation work.
RAFFLE:
Nancy won!
PROGRAM:
Maureen introduced Deb Wesley, CEO of Addison County Home Health and Hospice and Heather Barry, Volunteer Coordinator. Deb explained the mission and services of ACHHH. They are providers of home care services that include skilled nursing, rehabilitation services and medical social work. They also provide hospice and palliative care services to support end of life care.
They face many challenges due to governmental regulations that consistently seem to change.
Local funding is important to their survival as reimbursement from Medicare/Medicaid does not cover costs.
Volunteer opportunities are available to help provide support for their patients.
Minutes submitted by Jim Needham