Wednesday, January 30, 2019 5:30 to 7:00 PM, Dwinell Room at Harvest Hill (NOTE - Date has changed to 1/30/2019 as the APD Trustees are meeting in the Dwinell Room on 1/31/2019)
Chamber of Commerce, a Joint meeting. Business After Hours.
Thursday, February 7, 2019 12 noon - TBD
Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 7 AM
Classification Talks by Hank Clark and Rich Wallace
Thursday, February 21 at 12 Noon - TBD
Thrusday, February 28, at 7 AM - TBD
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Round 2 of the District Speech Contest with our winner, and the winners from Randolph and Hanover.
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Program - January 17, 2019
Here is the News from our Board of Directors:
The plan is to have Club Forums once a month to bring our membership up-to-date on discussions and decisions made at the Board of Director's Meetings.
Michelle Buck and Steve Christy are working to finalize our Committee Structure. The Committee Structure document was circulated so members could review assignments and make changes. The document will be circulated at the next breakfast meeting too. The Goal is to help get all members engaged in the work of the club.
Rotary District 7850's District Conference will be May 3, 4 & 5, 2019 in Sherbrooke Quebec. See info under announcements below. Steve had brochures for the conference. A web link will be added once it is available.
At the District Conference there will be an Interact Symposium. The District Conference. We would like to send three students from Lebanon and three from Mascoma. The District will fund one student from each club and we then would fund the additional 4 students at a cost of $1,600. This is part of the message that went to Rotary Clublubs and Interact Clubs. The funds needed will come from our Charities budget. If you would be interested in helping to fund this expense, talk to Steve Whitman. This should be a unique and international experience for out Interact Club Members.
"Greetings All District 7850 Interact Clubs!
Did you know that we now have 20 Interact Clubs in our district? Each club develops their own projects, but wouldn’t it be great if our Interactors were able to network and exchange ideas with other Interact clubs? Well…
We are excited to announce that we have planned the first-ever District 7850 Interact Symposium to do just that! The goal is to bring as many as three representatives from each Interact Club together as part of the District’s Annual Conference in Sherbrooke.
We’re developing specialized programming for the students that will also offer opportunities for them to join Rotarians for meals and the service project. This will be a great chance for the students to share ideas and become inspired at the same time that they learn a bit about what we, as Rotarians, do.
Charities Funds - Steve reported that our charity funds are limited this year. We raised what we hoped we would raise at the Golf Tournament in May, but funds from the Brewfest were limited. The goal is to work to grow Brewfest, and maintain or improve our fundraising efforts at the Golf Tournament. A third profitable fund raiser is needed. Ideas are welcome, and needed from Club members. If we want to continue to do the things that will benefit our community, we all need to get behind all fundraisers, and volunteer to the extent we are able. See Marion Steiner to volunteer on the Brew Fest Committee; See Bruce Bergeron to volunteer on the Golf Tournament. Save the dates to help at the Golf Tournament (May 23, 2019) and at Brew Fest (August 17, 2019)..MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW...Even if you can't work of the day of the event, we need your involvement leading ups to the fundraisers. If you have a fund raising idea, talk to Michelle and Steve.
Innovations Function - Paul Tierney will be working to keep us focused on making innovations that will strengthen out Club. He will be looking a variety of Rotary International resources to find us new best practices, and then share them with our various committees. His goal is to help us become a more vibrant club. If you would like to work with him on this task, let him know of your interest.
Charities Grants Committee has been revived to review requests for charitable giving and to then report to the club and the board. Don MacMeekin will lead this from for now till 30 June. Committee members include: Marilyn Bedell, Steve Whitman, Willy Koppenheffer, and Steve Christy. This group will be reviewing and revising our giving guidelines.
Marilyn Bedell spent time showing the club the work she has been doing on our web page and our newsletter. Please take time to review the revised Rotary Club of Lebanon web page. Click here to see the home page it will be her goal to keep the calendar updated. Calendar items can be found on the top bar, and on the left hand side of the home page under events. If you open the calendar on the top bar, towards the bottom of the page you can find how to link this calendar to out Outlook Calendar if you have one. The information about Club Programs can be found on both the top the Newsletter and on the right side of the home page. Jane Mason updated out picture banner on the home page. Marilyn thanked her for helping with this task she couldn't do on her own. If you have any "active" pictures of club events that you believe should be added to the banner on he home page, sent them to Marilyn. You can do this by clicking on her name on the right hand side of the newsletter or on the left hand side of the home page. She asked that all members sign in to the member only area of the web page, then click on "Member Area" at the very top of the page (Black Bar). Then enter your user name and passcode...if you don't have this info e-mail Marilyn by clicking on her name on the bar to the right, or on her name on the bar on the left of the club's home page and she will send you your temporary user name and passcode. Then Click on the blue bar, "Membership". Then click "Member List" on the line under "Membership". Then you will click on your name and review your information. Click on the edit box if anything needs to be changed, or you can alert Willy Koppenhefer if you would like him to make the change as secretary. On the membership List, by your name on the right is were you can change your passcode for the site. Marilyn is will to make office or home visits if you need help getting into the system, or what more lessons about ClubRunner or the Rotary International MyRotary Portion of the RI web page. If you have ideas about our web page and newsletter...let Marilyn know your thoughts.
Hank Clarke is still looking for volunteer for the Listen Dinners. Please sign-up by clicking here
Marilyn Bedell gave the following health updates:
Susan Donnelly is still hospitalized.
Sherry Calkins is home with the support of hospice.
Karen Clements is back to work after but still recovering from her broken leg.
Chris Christopolous broke his leg falling off a ladder...not at a fire, but taking down Christmas decorations. He will be non-weight bearing for awhile.
Bob Gasser reports:
"Hello D.r. Allie and all
Yesterday Dr. K. the eye MD pronounced my eye in good condition, scheduled me for May and if all goes well then yearly there after!!
But even more exciting is my discovery two days ago that my brain is finally talking to my legs. No more hesitation, feeling of uncertainty in my walk or need for support. Amazing it appeared out of the blue and all because of you and the great support of my PT lady, prickly personal trainer and my committed boxing instructor. To all of you for all you have taught me and inspired me and encouraged me I say THANK YOU. Boxer Bob"
Both Steve Christy and Marilyn Bedell encouraged members to sign up for the Rotary District Conference In Sherbrooke, Quebec. May 3, 4 and 5, 2019. We will be celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Sherbrooke, the District's oldest club! Steve Christy has brochures for the Conference.
Ernst Oidtmann reports that a new granddaughter is going to arrive in July! Steve Christy pointed out that Ernst is truly committed to coming to club meetings. He arrived at 7 AM for our meeting...thought it would be a breakfast meeting. Delighted he came back at the appointed lunch hour for the meeting.
Hank Clark reported on his volunteer work driving Vets. He and Carol worked at the 50th Annual Dartmouth Relays. Put in 20 hours over three days! Had fun supporting an event that highlights both high school and college students from all over the USA.
Tim Gauraldi reminded Willy that Linda Copp needs a corrected name badge.
Rich Wallace let us know that the Valley News is moving to a new size. The change will happen at the Concord Monitor first, then on to making the change at the valley news. Only the printing location will change to Concord. All other staff will still be working her in West Lebanon.
Bruce Pacht announced that he has been elected to be president of the North Country Chordsmen. This was announced at a lovely annual dinner for the group. In addition, he was named Barbershopper of the Year. He reminded us that Singing Valentines can be ordered now for Valentine's Day. Cost $60. If you want your sweetheart to receive a singing valentine click here for details.
Maloney, a member of the Rotary Club of Decatur, Alabama, USA, unveiled the 2019-20 presidential theme, Rotary Connects the World, to incoming district governors at Rotary’s annual training event, the International Assembly, in San Diego, California, USA, on Monday.
“The first emphasis is to grow Rotary — to grow our service, to grow the impact of our projects, but most importantly, to grow our membership so that we can achieve more,” Maloney said.
Maloney believes that connection is at the heart of the Rotary experience.
“(Rotary) allows us to connect with each other, in deep and meaningful ways, across our differences,” Maloney said. “It connects us to people we would never otherwise have met, who are more like us than we ever could have known. It connects us to our communities, to professional opportunities, and to the people who need our help.”
Maloney also called on every Rotary and Rotaract club to identify segments of their community not represented in their club by creating a membership committee with diverse members.
“Through Rotary, we connect to the incredible diversity of humanity on a truly unique footing, forging deep and lasting ties in pursuit of a common goal,” he added. “In this ever more divided world, Rotary connects us all.”
Maloney urged leaders to offer alternative meeting experiences and service opportunities to make it easier for busy professionals and people with many family obligations to serve in leadership roles.
“We need to foster a culture where Rotary does not compete with the family, but rather complements it,” Maloney said. “That means taking real, practical steps to change the existing culture: being realistic in our expectations, considerate in our scheduling, and welcoming of children at Rotary events on every level.”
Maloney said many of the barriers that prevent people from serving as leaders in Rotary are based on expectations that are no longer relevant.
“It is time to adapt, to change our culture, and to convey the message that you can be a great district governor without visiting every club individually, and a great president without doing everything yourself.”
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