Present at the meeting: Reed, Ken, Tim, Barb, Robin, Ann, Billy
At this writing the following has been accomplished:

• First pass 'guiding statement' has been published on web
• Testimonies of 7 members now on the About Us. To be added to any and all members
• Meetup events have been published for next outreach: Relaxed Hikes
• 4 new signs for "Zaphod's Run" have been weather preserved and returned to Jim Sullivan

Persons and organizations to contact and connect with: need point persons who would like to make initial contact and followup with possible cross linking of websites, training of section, etc.
​Is this YOU who are reading this?

• • Bennington Museum Trails - WHO?
  • Plant ID in the city - Master Gardeners organizations - WHO?
  • Library - how and what can collaboration help us outreach - WHO?
  • Grafton Lakes - WHO?
  • Scouting - WHO?
  • Synchronize calendar on section website to Meetup Events - Billy
  • VINS - Vermont Institute of Natural Science -a valuable schools contact - WHO?
  • Adirondack Mountain Club - WHO?
  • Rural Lands Organization - WHO?
  • Vermont Land Trust - WHO?
  • Kiosk at AT/Lt on route  - WHO?
  • Digital website (Weebly) and Meetup training for other members of our local section - Ann
  • Posting of Events on Front Porch Forum for more outreach for events - WHO?
  • Outreach to Realtors - benefit to them having GMC as segway to outdoor activities - WHO?
  • Connect with Manchester and Brattleboro Section - WHO?
    
• Decide on Social Organizations - join or not join on our website
• Reprint Bennington GMC business cards - w/QR codes to our site and mothership
• Redo our trifold brochure and make it a firm Card to fit in brochure boxes in chamber of commerce, etc
• Meet with Search and Rescue to see how our knowledge of outdoors may be of benefit
• Not forgetting our outreach to younger persons - Imagine Kids (of all ages)...Walking ridges and discovering trails, making memories and finding meaning, connecting to their world. New River State Park, North Carolina Interpretive Center
• Meditative Forest Encounter - Anyone wish to spec out such an event? Certainly would attract various 'non-hikers'
• Add Link to Prospect Nordic Skiing live cam feed to our site
• Put on web more Stories about adventures in Nature - idea of reprinting from Stepping Stones
• Already presented more 'relaxed hiking' activities on Meetup
• Podcasts of members backgrounds and experiences
• Equipment for Sale - mini craigslist for our members - Billy
• Business Card Reprint with QR codes for Section and mothership - Billy
• Ancillary outdoor groups: SVHC, Rail to Trail, Showbusters
• Create rack mount card for chamber of commerce and motels instead of trifold brochure
• Education classes: back country first aid, compass, knot tying,

Ann and Billy were invited by Jonah Spivak to give a presentation to the Rotary Club several weeks ago. (As it turned out Jonah was not able to attend due to immediate needs in the family in Arizona.)
(Rotary Club Website)
The meeting was held  in the back of the Elks lodge in the white and  lavender trimmed 'carriage' house. (PS This house was used for horses many years ago and was part of the large estate at that time.)
We were greeted by Marsh who helped us set up our computer and equipment on a table for the presentation. We also brought some of our GMC tools that we use to clean and clear trails. The big Katanaboy saw was impressive for those who had never seen a saw like this.
The club treated us to a sandwich that was prepared by a local shop, the club had a small business meeting along with a raffle or two for various things. 
We were graciously introduced and proceeded with our Keynote presentation.
Ann presented the first part presenting an overview of GMC organization, our section's participation, showing picts of our activities and various events.
Billy presented the second part discussing our recent decision to outreach to other outdoor organizations, the necessity of creating an "outdoor calendar' for our community, the dilemma of our aging membership, and need for our club to provide more events for all ages and physical skills.
We provided a release form ahead of time for the presentation. Who knows what they will do with this?
The following was received in an email after the presentation and was graciously received by us

"Thanks for the wonderful program today at Rotary.
Colorful, full of fascinating information and vital steps to shape a strong future for GMC.
Thank you so much for offering great leadership and inviting people into our outdoors, and community, and responsible participation!"

Our outreach continues...