June 1st Board Update regarding goals and strategies Preliminary operating budget for 2023-24. Golf updates if available.
June 8th Open
June 15th Barry Glennon from the NH Attorney General’s Office.
Barry Glennon joined the New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation in 2001. He was later appointed Deputy Director of Licensing & Administration, and then Director in 2012. Barry was previously employed by the former Chubb Life/Jefferson Pilot Financial Insurance Company in Concord, N.H. and is a lifelong Manchester resident.
June 22nd ZOOM only – Film and planning for Brewfest.
June 29th THURSDAY NIGHT – End of the year celebration of our 100th year!
July 6th TBD
July 15th President’s Picnic at Tim Guaraldi’s home in Newport, NH…no meeting on July 13th
July 20th MEETING TO BE HELD AT SERVICE CREDIT UNION, SECOND FLOOR. 225 Mechanic Street. Lebanon, NH 03766 (NO WEBEX THIS WEEK) Phil Rentz planning the program. Catered by Jakes.
July 27th MEETING TO BE HELD AT RIVERSDE PARK ON THE GLEN ROAD. (NO WEBEX THIS WEEK). Catered by Jakes.
Friday, May 26, 2023, a picture perfect day for golf at Eastman Golf Links in Grantham, NH. A fun day for raising money for projects in the Upper Valley!
With the ringing of our bell, President Ed Friedman called the meeting to order. Members were able to join WebEx at 11:45 as we have paid for subscription that permits > 40 minute meeting on line!
Deab Cashman led us in the 4-Way Test
Ernst Oidtman played our welcome song and then led us in a modification of I've Been Working on the Railroad called I've Been Working on the Golf Couse in honor of the upcoming Bedell Golf Classic.
Ed Freidman shared two Dad/Bad Jokes.
Why did the roofer go to the doctor? For shingles.
Wny do nurses like red crayons? Sometimes they have to draw blood.
Today is Bruce Bergeron's birthday! Dean Cashman's was on May 5th. Ron Michaud had a birthday on May 12th. Hank and Carol Clarke had an anniversary. Cal Wolfe and his wife had an anniversary too.
Then it was on the buffet.
After lunch we focused on final plans for golf:
We were reminded that tomorrow morning golfers will tee off at 10 AM. Volunteers need to be at the course between 7:30 and 8 AM for set up the raffle. silent auction, and to help with registration inside. Outside helpers are need to put up tee and green sponsor signs, and to put information on golf carts.
When the meeting ended a few members stayed to put the info packets together for the golf carts.
The numbers:
We have 21 teams signed up to play.
15 teams are gold sponsors.
We have 22 tee and green sponsors.
We have 14 additional gold sponsors to cover lunches, the drink carks and apres snacks.
We have one platinum sponsor.
We should have over 50 raffle prizes.
Shotgun start at 10 AM.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ron Car's Memorial Service:
From Priscilla Carr
A Gathering
To Remember and Celebrate the Life of Ron Carr
Saturday, Junee 3rd, from 1 to 3 PM
South Cove Activity Center in Eastman
Come to share stores, tributes.
Ron’s favorite food, beverages
music and fellowship
Priscilla enclosed a personal note. She wrote:
“Thanks for the Rotary card with signatures and kind notes from Rotarians. I’m reminded of many happy events that Ron and I shared in your supportive company. “
Youth Services: Joy reported that our scholarship recipients (LHS, MRSH and Ledyard Charter School have been selected but cannot be announced until the end of the last senior night on June 9th.
Charities — By the time you get this, the Nominations for open Trustee Seat on the Charities Board are now closed.
Mascoma River Clean-up will be July 22, 2023. Stay tuned for details. Ernst would love to have someone volunteer to co-chair this event. Consider offering to help learn more about this event. Ernst will be president the next time we have the clean-up and he will need someone to volunteer to lead this event.
Rotary Foundation: Another reminder from last week...Ron Bedell reminded members that if you haven't already give a donation to the Rotary Foundation, to be counted as a donation for President Ed's year, it needs to be given by 30 June.
First Grade Book: We will distribute our 1st Grade Book the first week of June. It a magical experience, hope the date works so you can come.
Brew Fest: Next meeting will be Monday, June 5, 2023 at 1 PM at Service Credit Union.
Listen DinnerVolunteers are need for the June 13, 2023, Listen Dinner. If you can help, let Dean know. We are no longer able to sign up on the Listen web page. Dean will collect names and get them to Larry at Listen.
Happy/Sad Dollars
Ed Friedman celebrating having Lainey at home.
John Yacavone reported that Garlan Hoskin in on the QEII nearing NYC. Garlan plans to be at our 100th Anniversary dinner.
Ahmad Haidari let us know that his wife, Chris has been helping at the Senior Center on Mondays. He said more helpers are needed.
Ernst Oidtmann will be traveling for the next few weeks. He is going to Munich to see his family. He will be back for the 100th Anniversary Dinner.
Tim Guaraldi reached out to JoAnn Lemieux's husband, Phil George, and he will be joining us to the 100th Anniversary Dinner.
Bruce Pacht let us know that he has been enjoying having his grandson stay with him, as his son Orin is transition from an apartment to a home of his own. Bruce gets to drive his grandson to school in Fairlee. He describes Roan and clever, fun and very bright.
Marilyn Bedell thanked the hard working golf team for all they have done to make the Bedell Golf Classic a success again this year.
Queen of Heart Card Draw
Will Koppenheffer pulled the 7 of clubs. The search for the queen goes on.
Car Wash
Ron Michaud won the car wash.
Members at the meeting: Bill Babineau, Kirk Baird, Marilyn Bedell, Ron Bedell, Bruce Bergeron, Phil Bush*, Hank Clarke, David Crandall, Jim Damren, Ed Friedman, Joy Gobin, Ahmad Haidari, Wll Koppenheffer*, Ron Michaud, Ernst Oidtmann, Bruce Pacht, Phil Rentz, Bill Secord, Paul Tierney, Richard Wallace, John Yacavone
*Joined by WebEx
Rotary Club of Newport, NH 100th Anniversary
Projects and Fundraisers
Next Listen Dinner June 13, 2022, Volunteer needed.
ONLINE SIGN UP HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED.
Let Dean Cashman know if you can help and he can email Larry the names of members who will help at the dinner.
100th Anniversary Celebration Dinner and Changeover
Save the Dates!
Club's 100th Anniversary Dinner will be under the tent at the Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm on June 29,2023 at 5:30 PM. Plated Meal to be served at 6:30 PM...
Mascoma River Clean-Up — July 22, 2023
Save the Date! July 22nd for our next Mascoma River Clean up!
Ernst Oidtmann would like a member to co-chair this event with him.
We will do this in partnership with the Lebanon Conservation Commission
Brew Fest 2023
Brew Fest on to
September 2, 2023
CHEERS!!
Top Stitch Rotary Vests and Jackets — A great holiday present to give to yourself!
John Yacavone has arranged for members to order light and heavier weight jackets and vest for us to wear when doing service projects...for days when our tees shirts just aren't enough to keep us comfortable and warm.
If you click the link below, Top Stitch has created a special website for Lebanon Rotary Club members to order the following clothing items.
1. Men’s and Women’s light weight jackets
2. Men’s and Women’s fleece vests
3. Men’s and Women’s fleece jackets
All jackets and vests will have Rotary Logo and club name.
Just pick your item and follow the instructions for ordering. If you decide to pick up your item at Top Stitch located at 233 Mascoma Street Lebanon, NH 03766 there will be no charge for shipping, otherwise shipping will be charged. If you have any questions about your order please contact Cody at Top Stitch at 603-448-2931. Turn around time is 3.5 - 4 weeks. Once you place your order your order will be processed no waiting on other orders to be fulfilled.
WHAT’S THE LAST DAY OF THE YEAR TO DONATE TO THE ROTARY FOUNDATION?
Every year, 30 June is the last day for donations to be counted toward the final annual giving total for you and your club. We encourage you to make your year-end contributions early to be sure that your gifts are processed in time.
Remember, every contribution made to the Annual Fund-SHARE by June 30th means that your club and district will have more grant funding available in the years ahead.
Make a contribution today to ensure that your club can make a difference in the world in the future!
We now have hybrid meetings on Thursdays at noon, in person at the Dwinell Room at Harvest Hill on the Campus of Alice Peck Day Hospital, OR join us via Zoom. Click Here to request the Zoom Link.
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