Spoke 8/18/2016

Meeting Called to order by President Kevin

 

Opening Song: Rotary

 

Patriotic Song led by Bruce Pacht:  My Country tis of thee

 

Song:   No song piano player Ernst still out

 

Visiting Rotarians:   None

 

Guests:  Brian White guest of Evan

                Zoe Grodan RYLA attendee from Mascoma High School guest of Steve Whitman.  Zoe spoke of her experiences at RYLA and look to promote the program at the High School this year.

 

Raffle:  Don McMeekin drew the Ace of Spades so the money is safe for another week.

 

Announcements:  Marion Steiner reported that the annual Auction will be held at the Fireside Inn & Suites on November 19, 2016

                                 Bill Babineau reported that dues bills have been e-mailed to members but for those not so inclined he has had copies also.

                                 The District Governor will be making his visit on September 1, 2016.  We need a good attendance at this meeting

                                 The Hanover Rotary Club is having a gala on November 15th

 

Rotary Minutes:  Jon Blodgett reported on the Council of Legislation's votes at the 2016 International Convention.  Many changes such as meetings how many, different days to meet  to accommodate members.

All of this to increase membership and keep our members.

 

Brags:

 

Rich Wallace on his daughter returning to UNH and the wonderful experience she had working  at Mascoma Savings Bank this summer.

Bruce Pacht:  On his new experiences with his motorcycle.  This one does not have training wheels

Forrest Cole:  On his experience driving for Upper Valley Ride

Jennifer Grant:  On tying the knot at the Calvin Coolidge birthplace recently

Bill K: On his upcoming trip to Munich with the family

Jane Mason:  On her father's and brother's trip to Switzerland

Jamie Whyte:  On his visit to the newly remodeled Mascoma High and Middle School renovations.

 

Program:  Club Forum