Think Golf - Thursday, May 27, 2021 _______________________________________________________________________
Currents
May 6, 2021
Editor: Marilyn Bedell
Notes at the meeting were taken by Bruce Pacht! Thanks, Bruce!!
Upcoming Programs/Speakers
Change in Meeting Times Starting.We will be meeting at 11:55 a.m. on the First and Second Thursdays and we will be meeting at 5:25 p.m. on the Third and Forth Thursdays.
May 13, 11:55 AM Nancy and Jim Clark, The Zienzele Foundation
May 27, Our meeting will be GOLF!! All Day, Golf Tournament...See you at Eastman
June 10, 11:55 AM Rabbi Melamut from Dartmouth College, specific topic to be confirmed closer to the date.
Pre-meeting chatter seemed to be primarily health related. We talked of hearts, eyes, PTSD and of course COVID-19. Though Dan Affedlt brought up the use of very old fashioned cameras too.
Cindy Jerome let us know that initial talks are happening about plans to let us back into the Dwinell Room. She share some of the pre-requisites under discussion:
Fewer than 10 active cases in each of Lebanon and Hanover
Each week, several fully vaccinated Rotarians are willing to stand behind the buffet and serve people
If unvaccinated people attend, we’d need 6-feet of space between them and everyone else, especially while eating. We may want to start by only allowing fully vaccinated Rotarians to participate in person.
I know that the technology exists now for us to have multiple people call into a conference phone in Dwinell. Video is another matter . .
The meeting was called to order at 12:04 PM – Marilyn Bedell rang the bell
Marilyn led recitation of the Four Way Test
Club Business Meeting Items
Lebanon Rotary Charities Budget
>Bruce Pacht reviewed the status of Charities’ giving for 2020-21, and presented a recommendation from Charities that the membership appropriate $2,500 to Emmah’s Garden for water filters in the village of Nyandoche, Kenya. A motion was made to support the use of $2,500 to support the Emmah's Garden projec in Kenya by Paul Tierney. The motion was a seconded by Joy Gobin. The motion passed in the affirmative unanimously.
>Bruce presented the Charities Budget for 2021-22. Club members amended and adopted the amended Charities budget 2021-2022 version 10. The motions to accept the proposed Charities Budget was made by Lebanon Charities Trustee, Bruce Pacht and seconded by Marion Steiner. Questions were raised, and thoughts about the budget for international projects were discussed. Since part of our mission is to support international projects, Paul Tierney moved and Cindy Jerome seconded a motion to increase the line item for Charities to $5,000. Addition discussion lead to the motion being withdrawn and a new motion was proposed to increase the line item to $5,000 with the stipulation that any international expenditures be brought to the club for approval prior to the Charities Trustee making the expenditure since projects for 2020/2022 have yet to be identified. This motion was made by Hank Clarke and seconded by Paul Tierney. The motions was approved in the affirmative. We then approved in the affirmative the overall budget which in version #10 that reflects the above motion. The Charities budget version 10 will be sent to all active club members.
Induction of Caleb “Cal” Wolfe to Membership!
Ron took us through the formal process of induction for our newest member. Secretary Marilyn has a packet of info for Cal; Bill Secord will deliver it. Everyone is asked to find time to welcome Cal to the club, and to engage him in the work of Rotary.
Club Meeting Announcements:
Poker Room
John Yacavone reports via Angela...
From: Angela M. Nelson
Subject: Poker Money
Date: May 7, 2021 at 9:09:35 PM EDT
To: John Yacavone
Hi John, I will let you spread the good news 😊 Got the poker check in the mail today. (I know the BOD meeting on Tuesday has a line item on the agenda asking about it)
$14,775.78 check received
($2,500.00) room rent to be paid
($250.00) license fee (already paid)
$12,025.78 net proceeds
Thanks for all your work on this!
Sincerely,
Angela
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From Ron Bedell:
John:
Congratulations on getting us over $12,000! That will have a huge impact on our 2021-22 Charities budget.
Scatter Meetings
Ron asked who participated in last week’s “Scatter Meetings”?
Marilyn and Ron Bedell heard Dr. Bob Wilson speak on Mediation at the Crafton-Ingram, PA Rotary Club. Marilyn said the meeting was hybrid, with 50/50 in-person and virtual. Great speaker. Hard to tell who was in the room. Amazing PowerPoint to keep Zoomers connected.
John Yacavone participated in the Laconia Rotary Club Meeting where they discussed Bike Week. The Club raffles off a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. They expect 100,000 people to be in the area for Bike Week this year.
Bruce Pacht attended the Northfield, VT meeting. They have plans to go back to the Rustic Resturant.
Joy Gobin attended her brother's Florida club that has been meeting in-person for a month. Joy was there for the District's Million Dollar Dinner. that had been organized by her brother. It was an extremely successful event for our Rotary Foundation, raising $1,182,208.99! The speaker Joy saw was Jennifer Jones, future RI president. Joy cam back with pictures from the dinner!
Rotary Foundation - End of the Rotary Year Donations
Foundation letters have gone out to remind those who haven’t yet participated this year to get their gifts to Ron for the 2020/2021 Rotary year.
Polio Donations
Like COVID-19, Polio is only a plane ride away!
Since we didn’t do the Pie Event due to COVID-19, please consider making a donation to PolioPlus. Consider giving what you would have spent making pies. https://www.endpolio.org/donate A reminder....the eradication of Polio is Rotary's #1 priority.
New Member Orientation Invitation
Barre Rotary is pleased to present: Cocktails & Top Tips for Newer Rotarians on May 13th from 7-8 pm via Zoom.
This is designed for those who have been in Rotary for three years or less. This is designed to be a fun, virtual event with some concise education and a few fun cocktail demonstrations thrown in for good cheer!
Agenda:
COCKTAILS & TOP TIPS FOR NEWER ROTARIANS DISTRICT 7850
May 13th, 7-8 pm - Zoom (60 minutes)
Introduction: Welcome to Rotary (Rock Stars) (3 minutes)
What is Rotary? (5 minutes)
Warm Up Cocktail: Destiny’s Reveler’s Tonic (5 minutes)
Top Tip #1: A Tour of RI Website (5 minutes)
Top Tip #2: How Rotary Can Make You Happier (5 minutes)
Top Tip #3: Find Your Passion in Rotary (5 minutes)
Top Tip #4: Raise Your Rotary Visibility! (5 minutes)
Due to time and virtual format constraints, this event will be held in English only.
Riverside Park - Gardening
Will Koppenheffer is provisionally planning a club service event at Riverside Park on the afternoon of May 14 from 2:00-3 or 3:30, planting flowers and trimming shrubbery. Volunteers are needed, especially those with any gardening talents. Will will be there, but he needs a supervisor who knows about planting and folks to plant. Even if you do not have a green thumb, come and help us make the park look prettier for the summer
Golf
Golf committee meeting weekly through the event. 23 teams are committed; that’s one over the Eastman maximum! Still looking for tee sponsorships, donations, raffle prizes (gift cards, etc.). Eastman said, “Shotgun start at 11:30 AM.” Afterwards, we will be outside for awards. Set-up starts around 8:00 AM at Jake’s Market to fetch materials. Cindy is in charge of the raffle items.
Brew Fest
Hank Clarke, our chair, is having lunch with Suellen Griffin tomorrow. Trying to create a book of who needs to do what and when. If you had a function in preparing the Brewfest (tent, food trucks, etc.) please email Hank – you don’t have to do it this year, but we need to know what needs doing.
100th Anniversary
Marion Steiner reported the committee will meet next Tuesday afternoon to look at River Park in West Lebanon. We have some thoughts and are looking for a location.
Speech Contest Press Release Published in the Valley New!
Boston Lot Update from Ernst Oidtmann
May 29, 9:00 AM bridge building. So far, only three Rotarians have signed “yes” and 2 have said “maybe.” Each of the 9 bridges needs a crew of 4 people taking an hour for each bridge. Wood has been ordered from Wright’s sawmill; City will help Ernst pick up that wood. Tim will pick up the “sleepers” from Ernst’s home. Hanover RC said they would be involved. Conservation Commission may send some people. Ernst will call Hypertherm to see if they can send a crew. See doodle link below under EVENTS to sign-up
Please accept the gratitude of the Board of Directors for Lebanon Rotary's generous contribution of $500 to the Friends of the Northern Rail Trail. I hope you don’t mind my sending you this acknowledgement by email; it’s one way we save money on paper and postage. However, if you prefer to have a letter on paper I’m happy to comply.
Amy Chan, who submitted the application for funding, is injecting new energy and vision into our work to improve, maintain and promote the Northern Rail Trail. We have every confidence that she will energize the Grafton County community with her new ideas and projects to get people out on the Trail.
Receiving the backing of Rotary is very special because Rotary represents the whole community and does so much good. We are strengthened and encouraged by your support. Please convey to your Board from our Board our sincere thanks for keeping us going and growing.
Yours sincerely,
Myra Mayman, Co-President
(p.s. on a personal note, many many many many years ago I received a Rotary scholarship for college. It was very meaningful and I’ll always be grateful).
Date to Hold On Your Calendars
Golf — May 27, 2021
Boston Lot — May 29, 2021
Brew Fest — September 4, 2021 (Labor Day Weekend)
100th Anniversary — 2023 - Date to be detemined
Happy thoughts/concerns – Does anyone have anything they want to share?
Ed and Shelley Friedman sold their house in Claremont and will move to Emerson Place from where they can walk or bike to work. Congratulations!
Jim Damren has a new job, same industry, different location.
Tim Guraldi took a trip to Wyoming – An employee’s son is in school in Riverton, WY. Her husband passed out at work, so she asked Tim to accompany him on drive to WY. 3 days out and 3 days back. An abundance of wild game in WY. Realized just how many farms there are across this country.
Ernst Oidtmann’s grandchildren will be visiting from Qatar. They are both PHFs and Ernst would like a real event to give them their certificates and medals.
Members at the Meeting
Dan Affeldt
Marilyn Bedell
Ron Bedell
Dean Cashman
Hank Clarke
Dave Crandall
Jim Damren
Tim Guaraldi
Rudy Fedrizzi
Ed Friedman
Joy Gobin
Tim Guaraldi
Cincy Jerome
Will Koppenheffer
Jane Mason
Ernst Oidtmann
Bruce Pacht
Bill Secord
Marion Steiner
Paul Tierney
Steve Whitman
Caleb Wolfe
John Yacavone
Bell rang to end the meeting at 1:18 PM.
“Stay safe, stay distant, and CONTINUE TO WEAR MASKS!!”
EVENTS:
Rotary Foundation Gala, Celebrating our Foundation! — May 12, 2021 at 8 PM
Join Rotary International Director, Valarie Wafer, and Rotary Foundation Trustee Dean Rohrs the hosts for a Rotary Foundation 2021 virtual event. The program begins with our special guest, Rotary International President Nominee, Jennifer Jones, at the "Red Carpet" pre-event:
Wednesday 12 May 2021, 8:00pm ET (5:00pm PT)
This will be a ~60 minute fast-paced virtual Gala fundraiser for The Rotary Foundation. In addition to speakers from Rotary International, entertainment has been planned and will include:
Canadian Rock LegendAlex Lifeson...
Aleksandar Živojinović (born August 27, 1953) better known by his stage name Alex Lifeson, is a Canadian musician, best known as the guitarist of the Canadian rock band Rush.
From London UK, World Champion "Flair" Bartender Tom Dyer...
Tom Dyer is well known in the world of bartending, as one of the most, if not the most decorated flair bartender of all time. Tom, like many other bartenders, has worked in the bar and hospitality industry for over 18 years ranging from bar back to bar owner, bartender, supervisor, manager, and now school owner
From Colombia South America, Camilo the Magician...
Camilo has been a full-time professional for the last fifteen years. He has showcased his magic all across South America and North America. His world-class magic, unique personality, charming style, and amazing illusions have made him one of the most in-demand magicians in Canada
Pop/Rock performer Barney Bentall...
Barnard Franklin "Barney" Bentall is a Canadian pop/rock singer-songwriter who is most well known for his 1990s-era band, "Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts". Their most successful singles included "Something to Live For", "Life Could Be Worse", "Crime Against Love" and "Come Back to Me".
Purchase tickets starting at US$110 by clicking here
Bedell Golf Classic 2021 at Eastman Golf Links — May 27, 2021
Save the Date & Plan to Volunteer Before or at the Event.
The golf committee up and running. Team leaders have been identified and will be reaching out to you with more detailed information and provide a brochure to be used for recruit golfers, sponsors and raffle prizes. If you want to help, let Ed Friedman, Golf Chair know. Everyone needs to begin recruiting golfers, reach out to find sponsors and raffle prizes. Raffle prizes don't need to be big ticket items, often we can group some smaller items and make it one prize. Once again, tee times will be used instead of a shot gun start. More details will be shared as the committee get rolling.
Boston Lot Service Project — Building Foot Bridges
Save the Date: SATURDAY MORNING MAY 29; START at 9 AM
Outdoor project for May 29, the last Saturday of the month.
No snow! No mud (maybe)!
We need volunteers to built nine log bridges crossing several water runoffs on the Boston Lot trail that circles the pond on the north-west side. Each bridge consists of two or three sleepers supporting two twelve-foot-long boards held down by steel pegs for which holes need to be drilled so the boards won’t split. (Two bridges will be only six feet long.)
The work will start at 9 a.m. and may take about two hours to complete depending on how many teams of two-to-four people we have. The two gates will be unlocked so we can drive all the way to the pond. I’ll assign you to a team, if needed, and to the particular bridge(s) you are going to build.
Equipment needed per team: shovel, pry bar, drill, saw, pounding hammer, gloves, protective goggles and insect spray.
It would be nice if our Rotary Club can sign up eight-to-ten people.
Rotary Invitation From Northern NH Rotary Clubs to Clean Up the Kancamagus, June 4th & Pinkham Notch, July 24th
Will be formally announced at our March 11th Meeting
To: Service Organization Partners
From: Northern New Hampshire Rotary Clubs
Date: February, 2021 Re: Rotary Community Clean-Up New Hampshire Projects
The Rotary Clubs of Bristol, Lincoln-Woodstock, North Conway, Ossipee, Plymouth, and White Mountains invite you to join with us to brighten up our area’s most scenic highways, byways, and trailheads.
The more volunteers we attract, the more impact we will have. We are looking for support from individuals, other service clubs and organizations, chambers of commerce, school groups, churches, municipalities, area businesses, and anyone who would like to join us as we Clean Up New Hampshire.
If you are unable to commit your body to a day of labor, we are happy to discuss other ways you can support our efforts such as in-kind or monetary donations. Our goal is to make these projects sustainable and far reaching for the benefit of residents and visitors alike, thanks to the support of everyone who cares about our communities! Also, working outdoors, COVID-19 safety protocols will be more easily enforced.
Our first undertaking is the Kancamagus Clean-Up Project. The date is Saturday, June 5th, from 9am to 3pm. We will have teams starting at the Kancamagus Highway height of land working their way downhill toward the towns of Lincoln and Conway, picking up trash along the highway in the rest areas, pull offs, and trailheads. We will be organized by teams and given zones within which to work. We will supply all that you need as well as a continental breakfast to get you started and lunch to keep you going. Our goal is to engage up to 150 Kancamagus Clean-Up participants!
Anticipating that our Kancamagus Clean-Up efforts will be successful, we are already planning for a Pinkham Notch Clean-Up Project on July 24, 2021, and at least two more before the snow flies! Please join our Rotary Community Clean-Up project. To participate, contact our Volunteer Coordination Committee Chair: BOB YOUNG YOUNGLAWFIRM@YAHOO.COM Thank you very much for your consideration in joining our efforts. We look forward to working with you as we Clean Up New Hampshire!
Please join our Rotary Community Clean-Up project. To participate, contact our Volunteer Coordination Committee Chair:
BOB YOUNG YOUNGLAWFIRM@YAHOO.COM
Thank you very much for your consideration in joining our efforts. We look forward to working with you as we Clean Up New Hampshire.
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.
Mascoma River Clean-up
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.
How to talk to someone who is vaccine hesitant: Tips to have that talk
by Elizabeth Schroeder
As COVID-19 vaccinations are administered around the globe, you’ve probably seen your social media feeds fill up with joyful vaccine selfies and excited appointment updates. Chances are, you also have someone in your life who’s skeptical. Most of us do — and that has public health officials concerned.
Vaccine hesitancy is often fuel for heated public debate, but conversations about vaccines don’t have to be contentious. In fact, being willing to have them is one of the most impactful ways we can influence global health. As with many emotionally-charged topics, knowing how to start the conversation can be the hardest part. These tips may help you open up a dialogue and get your loved ones thinking differently about being vaccinated.
Find shared values. We all want similar things — healthy families, thriving communities, and a sense of control over our health. Demonizing vaccine-hesitant individuals only creates further division and exacerbates an “us vs. them” mentality. Try explaining why you choose vaccinations. Is it to protect the most vulnerable members of your community? To shield your children from preventable disease? Relatable motivations like these can help forge a human connection and get to the emotional heart of the issue.
Seek to understand. Just as there are many reasons to be vaccinated, there are many reasons a person might feel dubious. A prevalent one is misinformation, which is more contagious than ever in our digital age. Others are more complicated and riddled with an ugly history. Marginalized communities have spent centuries being mistreated by the medical establishment. Expecting these communities to immediately trust the same institution to have their best interest at heart is unfair and dismissive of historic trauma.
Know your “C’s.” The World Health Organization (WHO) has outlined three “C’s” that contribute to vaccinate hesitancy: complacency, convenience, and confidence. We could also add a fourth: culture. Rates of vaccine hesitancy, as well as contributing factors, vary widely based on a person’s location, background, and community. Being cognizant of these differences can prevent us from making incorrect assumptions. If someone is skipping recommended vaccines due to religious beliefs, opening a conversation with safety statistics may not be helpful or relevant to them.
Lead with facts. Mythbusting can be tempting, but did you know that repeating misinformation can actually give it more weight? Instead of focusing on why that meme or blog post is incorrect, stick to simple statements of fact. For example: “large-scale scientific studies find no link between the HPV vaccine and auto-immune symptoms.”
Be the voice of the majority. Social norms are an incredibly powerful force, but the key is to keep it positive. If you try to convince someone that not enough people are receiving vaccines, they may feel that their hesitancy has been validated by others. A more effective approach is to focus on how many people are choosing to vaccinate and why. Remind them that large-scale inoculation is a group effort and we want them on the team.
Identify the problem and the solution. If you’ve ever stood at the edge of a diving board, unable to move, you know that fear can be paralyzing. Fear of severe illness can have similar effects. When we talk about vaccine-preventable disease, simply scaring someone is likely to backfire. Instead, it’s important to acknowledge two facts simultaneously: these diseases are serious and being vaccinated is a simple and effective countermeasure. Help put power back into their hands by identifying an action they can take — being vaccinated!
Vaccines bring us closer to a world where everyone thrives, but it’s a team effort. By having conversations, you can bring your friends and family along on our global health journey.
Mark your calendars for an exciting opportunity to connect with Rotary members worldwide at the 2021 Virtual Convention: Rotary Opens Opportunities, 12-16 June. Registration will open in mid-April at a special rate of $49. After 21 days, you will pay $65 to register.
You can also join us early at a preconvention for intercountry committees, Rotaract, and Rotary Youth Exchange officers, 10-11 June. Each preconvention costs an additional $20.
The 2021 Virtual Rotary Convention and preconvention events are open to all Rotary members and participants. Both the convention and preconvention fees include access to the virtual House of Friendship.
Don’t forget to visit the convention event page on Facebook to connect with others and stay up-to-date on event news and program highlights!
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