Calling all beer lovers. The purpose of our efforts is to raise funds to benefit local youth and non-profit programs as well as provide an afternoon of beer tasting (over 35 brewers), music, food, friendship and games. Meet friends and neighbors on the beautiful Lebanon Green (Colburn Park, 51 North Main Street) in the center of the City. We hope you enjoy the tastes and sounds of the afternoon and come back again.
Ed Morris began his talk sharing information about his career path to town management in Enfield. Click read more below for for more biography information. Of note was the impact of the 1996 Oklahoma City bombing had on his life. This tragedy led him to his life in public service. He was amazed at the dedication of city leaders and firefighter that worked so hard during a difficult time. He started by learning to be a firefighter. He became a professional firefighter and eventually served as a union president for firefighters in Twin Falls, Idaho. Here he met and worked closely with the city manager who encouraged him to go back to school to get the education credential to be able to do more in city/town management.
Ed Morris
The town manager in Twin Falls, worked hard to instill a human-centered leadership model. He showed Ed the importance of building relationships, and trusting that employees. This manager was able to demonstrate that when given an opportunity, employees can come up with solutions to tough problems, even when they may affect the employees income. He shared his experience of negotiating contracts in this sort of an environment. He then reflected on the stock market recession in 2008, and the employees in Twin City came up with an idea that prevented layoffs during this tough economic time.
Ed then shared work going on in Enfield. The town has 13 million bonds posted, that will provide funds to renovate and expand Whitney Hall. There will be enhanced town office space, a library space on the second floor. As the expansion happens the historic nature of the building will be preserved.
The other project is the construction of a new public safety building across the road from Shaker Granite on Route 4.
In addition, Mascoma Lakeside Park has been upgraded, and is now handicapped accessible. This project was accomplished via donation and grants with minimal use of town funds. He was very proud of the ADA compliant parking lot. The town has received kudos from the VA that has a sailing program on the lake, and members in wheelchairs can now access the lake independently. There is new pavilion and walking trail too.
A byway trail is being constructed to make it possible to walk from the park to the Shaker Museum.
In the center of the town, the public works department came up with an innovative plan to reconstruct sidewalks that saved the town money.
Water system, and waste water management projects are underway.
He would like Enfield to be embraced as bedroom community and playground for the greater Upper Valley. Work is underway to get zoning changes to permit new housing developments. One project would allow for the development of 302 unit structure behind Jake's Market in Enfield. There would be 80 townhomes and 222 apartments. Changes in lot size are being proposed for downtown Enfield too.
He ended his talk describing all the recreational opportunities that we can find in Enfield:
Rail Trail
Mascoma Lake
Crystal Lake
Smith, Spectacle, Smith and George Ponds
Shakoma Beach
Johnston Beach
Mascoma Wayside Park
A dog park
Sports fields
Hiking trails.
Whaleback
Mt Calm Golf Course.
Enfield has a new logo too:
Ernst Oidtmann then thanked Ed for speaking to the club today and presented him with a book being given in his honor to the Kilton Library children's collection.
President Ernst Oidtmann called the meeting to order.
Bruce Bergeron led us in reciting the 4-Way Test.
Ernst Oidtmann played and we sang our Rotary Welcome Song, and Take Me Out to the Ballgame.
Ernst Oidtmann welcomed our speaker, Ed Morris, Town Manager from Enfield, and visiting Rotarians George Wentz from WRJ and John Stalvey from Anchorage, Alaska.
Ernst Oidtmann then welcomed our fellow Rotarians, Christian MacDonald and Jane Mason via WebEx
We wished Bruce Pacht a happy birthday.
Ernst Oidtmann shared his thought of the day which was a "dad joke" about a lobster.
Then it was time for our buffet lunch.
After lunch, John Yacavone introduced Ed Morris, Town Manager for Enfield. See story and bio above.
Ernst Oidtmann presented the books given to the Kilton Library children's collection in honor Ed Morris,
City of Neighbors
By Andrea Curtis (Author), Katy Dockrill (Illustrator)
A splash of paint, a place to sit, a popup park or playground bring life and a sense of fun to our cities.
Neighborhoods where people look out for each other, eat together, make art and build community are healthier, happier, greener and cleaner.
Journey around the world to discover how people have been dreaming up new ways to ensure their cities and neighbourhoods are creative, inclusive and environmentally sustainable.
These placemaking ideas can be big ― like the skateboard park built on the grounds of an orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya ― or small ― like the painted rock snake that winds along a beach in Toronto, Ontario.
Together, we can create public spaces where everyone belongs. Includes a list of ideas for children to get involved in their neighborhoods, along with a glossary and sources for further reading.
The ThinkCities series is inspired by the urgency for new approaches to city life as a result of climate change, population growth and increased density. It highlights the challenges and risks cities face, but also offers hope for building resilience, sustainability and quality of life as young people advocate for themselves and their communities.
Announcements
Brew Fest: A few more volunteers have been found. Bruce Pacht has proofread the booklet and it is now being printed. We will have 5 food vendors. Current online sales are at 422. We are be counting on all of our volunteers to help us make the day a success.
From Will Koppenheffer: Pocket Park Volunteers Needed for Saturday, September 14 from 9-11 AM
Pocket Park By Goss Logan’s Office
4-5 volunteers needed (Phil Bush and Mila Dela Pena plan to be there)
Saturday, September 14, 2024, 9-11 AM
Bring your preferred weeding tool(s) and edging tools, if you have one.
You can park some cars in the Goss Logan parking lot, or you can park in the lower parking lot behind River Valley College and walk over via the tunnel. The park is just to right after you exit the tunnel.
Happy Dollars
Bruce Bergeron gave $25 in happy dollars for all that Ed Morris and the town of enfield employees who do so much for the Town of Enfield.
Marilyn Bedell gave a dollar for Riverside Parks, Rotary Pavilion that has had a new coat of paint and a new sign. Looking good.
Raffles
Queen of Hearts
John Yacavoe pulled the Queen of Diamonds. The hunt for the Queen of Hearts continues.
Car Wash
Richard Wallace won the car wash.
Upcoming Speakers
Coming in August
August 29. Michell DiStefano FCP Live-in This organization places live in caregivers in homes.
Coming in September 2024
September 5 Phoebe VanScoy-Giessier, Special Olympics
September 12 District Governor Kelly Drew
September 19 Lisa Bozogan, Waypoint Family Resource Center
September 26 RYLA program
Coming in October, 2024
October 3 Melanie McDonough Chief Innovation Officer, City of Lebanon.
October 10 Rob Stenger co-owner Simple Energy
Attendance
Bill Babineau, Marilyn Bedell, Ron Bedell, Dean Cashman, Dave Clarenbach, Hank Clarke, Dave Crandall, Jim Damren, Mila Dela Pena, Ed Friedman, Joy Gobin, Tim Guaraldi, Ahmad Haidari, Will Koppenheffer, Christian MacDonald, Ron Michaud, Ernst Oidtmann, Angela Nelson, Bruce Pacht, Phil Rentz, Bill Secord, Josh Smith *, Marion Steiner, Cal Wolfe, John Yacavone
Guest: PDG Susan Cherry*, Pam Brown, Ossipee Rotary Club and Norah Burns and Sofia Polini, Our Youth Exchange Students.
*Joined by WebEx
Standing Meetings
Membership Meetings: To Be Announced
Contact: Ron Michaud
Youth Services: Second Wednesday of the month at Noon
Contact: Christian MacDonald
Charities: Third Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM
Contact: Bruce Pacht
Board Meeting: 4th Tuesday of every month at 4:00 PM via Zoom
Contact: David Crandall
Golf: 2025 scheduled to be announced
Brew Fest: Last meeting before "showtime", August 27th at noon...Service Credit Union
Other Events and Service Projects
Brew Fest 2024
Save the date! August 31, 2024
Have you let Bruce Bergeron know if you are available to volunteer on Friday, August 30, 2024 for set up, or at the event on August 31, 2024 any time before the gates open till clean-up is completed?
Even a few hours will be of help.
If you know of anyone in the community who would like to help at the event, let Bruce know that too.
2025 Rotary International Convention
Join us in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, for the 2025 Rotary International Convention!
Register before December 15, 2024 to receive the preferred rate of $525!
District 5360 is excited to welcome the world to the Rotary International Convention!
Prepare to be captivated by Calgary’s vibrant culture, embraced by warm hospitality, and inspired by the spirit of Rotary as we gather in this iconic destination.
Calgary is Canada's third most diverse city – over 240 ethnic origins and 165 languages spoken.
It is home of the famous Calgary Stampede, founded in 1912
You will be only one one-hour drive from the iconic Canadian Rockies (but you can see them from Calgary!)
A Palestinian girl is examined by a doctor amid fears over the spread of polio after the first case was reported by the Ministry of Health, as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip,
- A 10-month-old baby in war-shattered Gaza has been paralysed by the type 2 polio virus, the first such case in the territory in 25 years, the World Health Organization said on Friday, with U.N. agencies appealing for urgent vaccinations of every baby.
The type 2 virus (cVDPV2), while not inherently more dangerous than types 1 and 3, has been responsible, opens new tab for most outbreaks in recent years, especially in areas with low vaccination rates.
U.N. agencies have called for Israel and Gaza's dominant Palestinian militant group Hamas to agree to a seven-day humanitarian pause in their 10-month-old war to allow vaccination campaigns to proceed in the territory.
"Polio does not distinguish between Palestinian and Israeli children," the head of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said on Friday in a post on X.
"Delaying a humanitarian pause will increase the risk of spread among children," Philippe Lazzarini added.
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