Carolyn Watson (Rotary Club of Hanover), Ron Bedell, Marilyn Bedell, Cameron Ford, Ahmad Haidari, Chris Haidari.
We are delighted Listen dinning all is OPEN!! We were asked to come back to make meals. The plan is for members of the Rotary Club of Lebanon to make a meal every month on the second Tuesday. Listen serves dinners six nights a week, anyone in the Upper Valley can come to LISTEN’s dinner hall in White River Junction, VT and receive a free meal. All are welcome! Our Club hasn't been able to volunteer since February 2019, and the start of the pandemic. We had a grand time making a spaghetti dinner for 60 guest.
Listen hopes to get back to pre-pandemic levels of guests soon. Spread the word that Listen if open for dinner!
July 28, 2021, is a fifth Thursday. The meeting this day is cancelled. We will picnic on Saturday instead!
July 31, 2021, Saturday at 4:30 PM we will gather at Tim and Anna Guaraldi's home in Newport, Rain or Shine, for The President's Picnic. Charge: $10 to cover the cost of burgers, hot dogs and other picnic supplies. The rest of the meal will be potluck salads and desserts. Please let Bruce Pacht know if you plan to attend.
Tim and Anna Guaraldi’s home, 464 South Main Street, Newport, NH, Their home is about a 35-minute drive from downtown Lebanon, just 1.8 miles from the intersection of Routes 11/103, staying straight on South Main Street through Newport. Turn left at the town sheds (on your right) and head straight up the driveway.
Vice President Ed substituted as our leader as President Hank is in Maine.
We were joined by PDG Larry Vars and his wife Joan seen here with Boxer Bob Gasser and PDG Ron Bedell
Wow...We were finally back at Harvest Hill.
There was a great buzz in the air as we greeted each other in-person for the first time without masks in over a year and a half.
We enjoyed conversation and celebrations.
At your editors table we talked about our musical skills...which seemed to be quite limited. We talked of cellos, pianos and violins. Our lack of musical skills was reinforced when we learned that Ernst Oidtmann's grandson, Henry who will soon be off to music camp. He plays the cello.
Marilyn Bedell will send everyone a PowerPoint of pictures from the meeting. They will be nothing like the photos Bill Secord takes, but Bill, like Hank, was taking a short vacation this week.
Hank and Bill we hope you had fun times away from the Upper Valley.
Club Business and Announcements
Speaker
Sadly, our speaker thought our meeting would be at 5:30 PM so we didn't get to hear from Denee MacKenzie about the blood donor program at DHMC. Marilyn Bedell did take a minute to remind members that everyday, in her nursing career, as an oncology nurse, her patients were dependent on donors to save their lives. So if you are able, consider making an appointment at DHMC to give blood. Blood donations at DHMC stay local.
Paul Harris Fellowship Celebrations
At long last, Ernst Oidtmann was able to formally honor his grandchildren, Henry and Helen, with Paul Harris Fellowships. After sharing a little history of Paul Harris fellowship, Ernst provided a little family information about his grandchildren and their parents.
Ernst has been able to honor his family members with Paul Harris Fellowships We then learned that Henry and Helen are staying with Ernst and Linda for 7 weeks while their parents are going to school at Middlebury to learn German. Ernst reflected that it is unusual for children to drop their parent off to go to college. Ernst's son will be teaching in Germany. His grand-daughter Helen, has been attending a German school in Qatar. The individuals who interviewed his son were impressed that Helen could sing a song to them in German. Ernst believes this helped his son get the job. Here is a picture of a proud Granddad giving the Paul Harris Fellowships.
Ed Friedman with Ernst, Helen and Henry
Following Ernst's presentation, then Phil Rentz and Ron Bedell presented the following Paul Harris Fellowship to member.
Angela Nelson
Richard Wallace
Marion Steiner +1
JoAnn Lemieux +2
Tim Guaraldi +2
Steve Whitman +8 (Steve came late, and I forgot to take you picture. If you bring your pin, we can do it at our next in-person meeting.)
See more information about the Paul Harris Fellowship under Rotary International News a the Bottom of the newsletter. See pictures of the presentation in the PowerPoint being sent by Marilyn Bedell in a separate email.
President's Picnic at Tim and Anna Guaraldi's Home in Newport, NH (RAIN or SHINE)
Bruce Pacht let us know that 30+ people plan to come to Tim and Anna's home. He is still waiting to hear from 8 members about their plans.
If you last name begins with the letter from A to J, please bring a salad or casserole; if you last name begins with K to Z, bring a dessert. Main gathering will be at 4:30 PM but you are welcome to come early to swim, fish (Tim shared, no shooting since alcohol will be served...the insurance guy sets the rules. Bill Secord is hoping the ATV will be off limits to Linda this year. Cost $10 to cover cost of hamburgers and hotdogs, and other picnic supplies. Dave Crandall will serve as sergeant-at-arms. Bring old fashioned US dollars or a check.
Tim and Anna Guaraldi’s home, 464 South Main Street, Newport, NH, Their home is about a 35-minute drive from downtown Lebanon, just 1.8 miles from the intersection of Routes 11/103, staying straight on South Main Street through Newport. Turn left at the town sheds (on your right) and head straight up the driveway.
Brew Fest
Jim Damren is leading our efforts to get sponsors for Brew Fest. He provided some information members can use to help in the quest to get sponsors. Everyone is asked to see if they can't get at least one sponsor for the booklet that will be given to all participants. The booklet will describe the brewers, their beers, and provide information on how we use our funds to support project in Lebanon and around the globe.
John Yacavone reported that he has lined up Salt Hill and 110 Grill to provide food at the event. He is hoping the owner of the taco truck on the green will participate. He is working to find some musical entertainment too.
If you haven't completed the doodle poll to let us know if you can or cannot help with Brew Fest, please do this now. Sign up at:
Angela congratulated Chair Ed Friedman and the rest of the Golf Committee for such a successful tournament. We needed $23,600. Best ever!!
Anything else for the good of the club? Happy Thoughts/concerns
Our card raffle resumed but Richard Wallace pulled the 6 of spades, so the Queen of hearts is still hiding in the deck. There are 25 cards remaining.
Car wash...if Bruce agreed to provide...will go to Ed Friedman. This would be a nice reward for filling in for Hank
Happy Dollars (Sorry in advance if I didn't get your happy thought recorded...Marilyn)
Tim (AKA, GRUPPY) is looking forward to a visit from his granddaughter who was born in February. He is looking forward to the birth of another granddaughter who is "still in the oven". She is due in November.
Boxer Bob Gasser shared that with the help of Jim Fox, boxing for Parkinson's disease, Rock Solid, is going well at CCBA. The program has twice received $15,000 in support from the Michael J. Fox Foundation. If you know of anyone who is dealing with Parkinson's encourage them to come to Rock Solid on Fridays at CCBA. Cost $10/session.
Ron Bedell shared that his birthday was on July 19, 2021. He brought his check for the Lebanon Charities account to celebrate the day.
Marilyn Bedell shared that she and Ron enjoyed celebrating his 83rd birthday...and that he is now almost 84.
JoAnn Lemieux is happy that our project in Kenya spearheaded by Cal Wolfe is going well. More to come on this work in the future. She talked a little about Cal deciding to take up playing the cello a couple of years ago.
Bruce Pacht is happy to be back with everyone. He commented on the good vibe in the room.
Our visitor, PDG Larry Vars, shared that RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) conference was held on line. Although challenging, it was well received by the kids. One stated, when I attend a math class on-line, I think the hour will never end; but I was on-line for RYLA for 5 hours and wondered how did the time go by so quickly. He hopes we will have students for in person RYLA at Northeastern University in Lyndonville next year in June.
Angela stated, "It's been an interesting year." She is so happy the 18 month tax season is finally winding down. She is now a partner in her firm!
Bob Gasser then truly surprised Marilyn Bedell by honoring her with a brass ring.
Bob, The Father of the Grafton County Drug Court, shared that as he started his work in drug courts, and began speaking to Rotary Clubs about the drug court program, people would come up an give him donation to support the work. Many shared that they had a family member dealing with the disease of addiction. At one meeting, this "hobo" looking Rotarian came up to him and presented him with a brass ring from a carousel. He believed Bob had earned a brass ring for all he had done to make a difference in so many dealing with addiction. From that point on, he continued to send brass rings to Bob for Bob to give out to other who he believed were making a difference in peoples lives. Bob then shared that he wanted to honor Marilyn for all she had done for out club, especially during the pandemic to keep the club informed and connected even if members couldn't join by Zoom. Bob made a point to let her know that the person who sent the brass rings to Bob, always let him know that the rings had been blessed. Here is a little history about brass rings. The one presented to Marilyn came from at 1936 carousel that was at Cooney Island.
When one hears the term “brass ring,” most of us undoubtedly think of “grabbing the brass ring” as having won a great career or life opportunity.
This meaning of the phrase has its history in merry-go-rounds. Carousels once had a small arm that extended toward riders which dispensed iron and brass rings. If someone was able to grab a brass ring – no easy feat – he or she won a prize.
Hence, “going for the brass ring” means going for an outstanding, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that suddenly comes up. “Grabbing the brass ring” means getting it.
Meeting adjourned with bell ringing and our Rotary motto:
One Profits Most Who Serves Best
Members at the meeting:
Bill Babineau
Marilyn Bedell
Ron Bedell
David Crandall
Jim Damren
Rudy Fedrizzi
Ed Friedman
Bob Gasser
Tim Guaraldi
Will Koppenheffer
JoAnn Lemieux
Dan Nash
Angela Nelson
Ernst Oidtmann
Bruce Pacht
Phil Rentz
Marion Steiner
Janet Vaughan
Richard Wallace
Steve Whitman
Cal Wolfe
John Yacavone
Guests:
PDG Larry
Joan Vars
Linda Oidtmann
Henry Oidtmann
Helen Oidtmann
Upcoming Service Projects and Fund Raisers
Listen Community Dinners Second Tuesday of Each Month.
We can resume preparing meals for the Listen Community Dinners our next dinner will be August 10, 2021 . Start time 2:30 PM. At least two people need to arrive at 2:30. Others can then arrive between 2:30 and 3:15 PM. Need at least 5 to volunteer per dinner. Six makes an even better team.
Reminder: We will be a $2,500 sponsor for this event. Thanks to Rich Wallace's work, our donation of $2,500 should be well-represented in the promotional materials being developed for the festival.
From the Lebanon Opera House Web Page:
Mark your calendar! Friday, August 13–Sunday, August 15
Things feel a bit different. It could be the longer, warmer days. It could be the increase in vaccinations (an important factor in our eventual reopening) coupled with a decrease in COVID restrictions. Either way, we are at a crossroads.
Inspired by the idea of literal and metaphorical crossroads, Lebanon Opera House proudly presents the FREE Nexus Music and Arts Festival in and around Colburn Park, extending to the pedestrian mall and the revitalized rail trail tunnel. Outdoor performances from regional touring artists, LOH’s community arts partners, and student-artists will be featured alongside displays of public art and al fresco dining—flashes of creativity and community at every turn. Necessarily, planning is being done with public health measures in mind.
We see Nexus as an important leadership opportunity; a chance to thank those who support LOH and the greater Lebanon arts community. A chance to demonstrate the impact of the arts on our local economy. Mark your calendar and plan to join the chorus of supporters who believe that the arts are worth celebrating!
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, this family-friendly event is FREE and open to all. Please consider your own tax-deductible gift in support of Nexus. As a nonprofit organization, we acknowledge that every dollar raised makes a difference.
Brew Fest 2021 — September 4, 2021 (Saturday of Labor Day Weekend)
Planning underway for Brew Fest 2021. Save the date to be there to help with this fundraiser. Sign up at:
Ernst Oidtmann announce that Mascoma River Clean-up will be on September 25 is the date of the biennial Mascoma River Clean-up which will take place in concert with the Connecticut River Clean-up.
The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation.
Rotary established the recognition in 1957 to encourage and show appreciation for substantial contributions to what was then the Foundation’s only program, Rotary Foundation Fellowships for Advanced Study, the precursor to Ambassadorial Scholarships.
The first Paul Harris Fellows included past RI Director Allison G. Brush, who served during the 1937-38 Rotary year, and longtime RI Treasurer Rufus F. Chapin, both for donations made in 1946. Mrs. Adan Vargas was the first woman to receive the recognition, for a gift made in 1953. Mrs. Harry L. Jones was the second, and one of only five people recognized for contributions actually made in that inaugural year.
Early Paul Harris Fellows received a certificate of recognition. In 1969, the Foundation unveiled the first Paul Harris Fellow medallion at the Rotary Convention in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Japanese metal artist Fiju Tsuda created the piece under the direction of former Foundation Trustee Kyozo Yuasa. Today, Paul Harris Fellows receive a certificate and pin. They are also eligible to buy a Paul Harris Fellow medallion.
Rotarians have a tradition of supporting the Foundation by honoring others. Ida LeTulle Taylor became a Paul Harris Fellow in 1978 when her husband, Vann Taylor, who was serving as a district governor, made a donation in her name in honor of their 34th wedding anniversary. The gift also made her the 25,000th Paul Harris Fellow.
The first Paul Harris Fellow medallion, left, and a later version. Various lapel and neck ribbons were used with this medallion throughout the years.
At the International Assembly in 1979, incoming RI President James Bomar challenged each Rotary club to make one non-Rotarian a Paul Harris Fellow. The Rotary Club of Pikesville, Maryland, USA, responded by making a donation in the name of Mother Teresa in 1980. The entertainer Pearl Bailey also became a Paul Harris Fellow through a joint effort of the Rotary clubs in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Many other notable figures have been named Paul Harris Fellows, including U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Russian President Boris Yeltsin, U.S. astronaut James Lovell, UN Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar, and polio vaccine developer Jonas Salk.
The number of Paul Harris Fellows reached the 1 million mark in 2006.
First Paul Harris, Certificate and Pin
Multiple Paul Harris Fellow pin with additional stones Recognition levels are based on the following guidelines:
Rotary International Convention in Houston Texas 2022
RI Convention June 4-8, 2022 in Houston TX
Ron again announce that the Rotary International Convention will be in Houston. Read more by clicking here Registration fee until 15 December will be $475.
We are now meeting every Thursday.
The First and Third Thursday at 12 Noon via Zoom
&
The Second and Forth Thursday at Noon in the Dwinell Room at Harvest Hill or at the Woodlands on the Campus of Alice Peck Day Hospital.
For in person meetings we ask that you only come if you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19
Cost $10 to cover cost of hamburgers and hotdogs, and other picnic supplies. Dave Crandall will serve as sergeant-at-arms. Bring old fashioned US dollars or a check.
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