City Councilor Cliff Below talked about the opportunity most of the residents of Lebanon, Hanover, Enfield & Plainfield will now have to join the Community Power organization and choose the level of service they want.. Savings are estimated to be very attractive. At the moment they are predicted to be an average savings of $37/month for May, June, July 2023.
Cliff has a long-standing interest and involvement in energy policy, sustainability issues and community development. He currently serves as Chair of the Lebanon Energy Advisory Committee. Previously, he served 6 years as a full-time Public Utilities Commissioner for New Hampshire (12/05-2/12). He also served 12 years in the New Hampshire Legislature starting in 1992 as a Representative and ending with 6 years in the State Senate. He was active on energy and environmental committees, among others, throughout that time.
The Community Power Coalition is a non-profit organization with participants from 30 communities in New Hampshire. This represents about 1,000,000 megawatts of power or 21% of the power used by citizens in New Hampshire.
The focus of the coalition is to maintain local control, lower cost sustainable rates, provide local projects and programs, encourage commercial innovation, equality and economic development. Design has been going on for 3 years, with the launch nearly upon us. This summer, a finalized board structure will be implemented with a 20 person Board of Directors.
Rather than trying to outline all the information that was shared go to the City of Lebanon's Community Power Website and Watch the video
From the web page:
Lebanon Community Power offers citizens choices for lower-cost electricity and cleaner power. Learn all about it on this page. When Lebanon Community Power launches in March/April of 2023, look for a letter from the City of Lebanon in your mailbox explaining the program. Most Lebanon residents will be automatically enrolled and will have the option of choosing a different Lebanon Community Power plan through the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire website atLebanon.CommunityPowerNH.gov.
Click on read more to the right to read Cliff's bio.
President Ed Friedman called the meeting to order just after 12:00 noon.
Tim Guaraldi led us in reciting the 4-Way Test
No music today as Ernst Oidtmann is off to Philadelphia to celebrate Linda's birthday and their anniversary.
It was then on to the buffet.
at 12:20, Marilyn had difficulty getting WebEx to open but was successful by 12:25.
Our speaker, Assistant Mayor Cliff Below then shared information about Community Power. See story above.
Ed Friedman let Cliff know that a book will be donated in his name for the Kilton Library Children's Collection
Exploring the Elements, by Isabel Thomas, illus. by Sara Gillingham
A New York Times 2020 Best Book of the Year
A Wall Street Journal 2020 Gift Guide Selection
This artful and accessible guide to the periodic table - the ultimate reference tool for scientists worldwide - names all 118 chemical elements and helps young readers understand the remarkable ways we have learned to use them.
Graphically stunning layouts feature each element's letter symbol and atomic number, exploring its attributes, characteristics, uses, and interesting stories behind its discovery. Complete with a comprehensive introduction, conclusion, and glossary, this is the perfect introduction to chemistry for inquisitive minds.
Wrapped in a double-sided jacket, with the illustrated periodic table printed on the underside, Exploring the Elements is jam-packed with 240 pages of information, including:
A comprehensive introduction explaining what elements are and the design and purpose of the periodic table
Each of the 118 elements is visually presented with its respective letter symbol and atomic number, as well as a map of where it’s located in the periodic table
Additional details showing where each element is found in the universe (from food on our plates to the center of a star), its unique properties, atomic diagram, secret chemistry, and working examples of how its’s used or changing the world
Plus an index, glossary and suggested reading and additional references and Resources
Both a gift book and a practical book, Exploring the Elements is for teachers and librarians, parents and grandparents, the home bookshelf and classroom bookshelf, science enthusiasts and budding scientists of all ages.
Announcements
100th Anniversary Update: The vote is in...Our dinner will be a plated meal. David let us know that Harmony Park will be installed the last week in April. Flyer for the dedication are available to distribution. David showed us the proof of the lawn sign that will be put around town in early May. Save the date for the dedication, on May 13th. Members will be need to help scoop ice cream.
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.
John Yacavonepresented his birthday check for $86 to our charities account.
Creative Housing Solutions Bruce Bergeron sent Marilyn the link to the Creative Housing Solutions Annual Report.
Matthew Delmont, author of Half American: the Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad, received Anisfield-Wolf Book Award. The book confronts racism and explores diversity. This book was featured in the Rotary Magazine too. We watched a video about Professor Delmont talking about his book as part of our Diversity Equity and Inclusion education. Congratulations to Professor Delmont!
Queen of Hearts Draw
Tim Gauradli pulled the King of Heart...so close. The search for the Queen continues.
Car Wash
Marilyn Bedell won the car wash.
Members at the meeting: Bill Babineau, Marilyn Bedell, Ron Bedell, Phil Bush*, Hank Clarke, David Crandall, Ed Friedman, Tim Guaraldi, Ahmad Haidari*, Jane Mason*, Ron Michaud, Phil Rentz, Paul Tierney, Steve Whitman, John Yacavone
* joined by WebEx
(Low turnout...signs of great weather, and being a school vacation week.)
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.
Lebanon Casino Fundraiser - Spring 2023 - We now have our official License so we can be a named non-profit at the Poke Room!!
Harmony Park Installation and Dedication
Save the Dates!
Dedication on May 13, 2023 at 1 PM...FREE ICE CREAM...Volunteers to serve ice cream will be needed!
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. Meal to be served at 6:30 PM...
The vote is in...it will be a plated meal.
30th Bedell Classic Golf Tournament - See you at the golf course Friday, May 26 2023!! Time to recruit golfers and sponsors! Plan to volunteer on the day of the event, or contribute help prior to the event. Talk to Ed Friedman, Bruce Bergeron and Dean Cashman if you have questions.
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.
Stephanie Urchick will become the president of Rotary International in July 2024.
Stephanie Urchick has no fear of flying, and that’s a good thing, considering all the traveling that will be on her agenda in the months ahead.
Just this past week, Urchick was due to travel to Missouri, and, from there, make her way to up to Canada. With the presidency of Rotary International looming in her future, she’ll be racking up frequent flier miles and getting her passport stamped over and over as a leader of the service organization that has 1.4 million members in 200 countries and geographic regions.
“The travel starts the minute you become part of the president’s line,” Urchick explained from her Canonsburg home. “The travel is extensive, but for me it’s the best part of the job. I love meeting the family of Rotary.”
As of July 1, 2024, Urchick will assume the presidency of Rotary International, having been selected last summer by the service organization’s nominating committee. A member of McMurray’s Rotary, she will succeed Gordon McInally of Scotland, who will become president this July 1.
Urchick will become the second female president in Rotary’s history – the current president is Jennifer E. Jones, a Canadian communications executive. A member of Rotary since 1991, Urchick has served as a Foundation trustee, chaired the Foundation’s centennial celebration committee and led the strategic planning committee. More recently, she has been on Rotary’s election review and operations review committees.
While in Rotary, Urchick has traveled to Vietnam to help build a primary school, to the Dominican Republic on a mission to install water filters, and to Ukraine to mentor new members of Rotary. She also coordinated a grant project for the Rotary Foundation in Poland.
Urchick explained she was first drawn to Rotary three decades ago because she was divorced and “looking for fellowship.”
“I had no idea,” she explained. “Nobody in my family had ever been in a service club. ... It was fellowship, but ultimately I got hooked on the service, the opportunities I have to change people’s lives all over the world.”
A graduate of Monessen High School, Urchick holds degrees from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Duquesne University and the University of Pennsylvania. She has a wide-ranging background in education, consulting and entertainment – when Urchick was younger, she was the singer in a polka band. While her Rotary duties now take up most of her time, she had operated the McMurray business Doctors at Work LLC, a consulting and training company.
That a new president is chosen so far in advance is unusual for any kind organization; after all, the president of the United States takes office a mere two-and-a-half months after the election. Why does Rotary do this?
“The amount of preparation and planning is absolutely phenomenal,” she explained. “The day after I was selected, the phone calls started. It’s just an amazing amount of planning.”
Five years ago, Urchick chaired Rotary’s strategic planning process, and that helped nudge her toward seeking Rotary’s presidency.
“As I started to watch that process develop and look at the things we were able to change at the corporate level, I suddenly felt if we could get that message into all of our clubs around the world, that’s the real secret to a thriving future,” she explained. “That’s what propelled me to put my name forward.”
During her tenure, Urchick hopes to expand the reach of Rotary and increase its impact. Across the world, Rotary is involved in such endeavors as disease prevention and peace promotion. She hopes Rotary can play a part in finally eradicating polio around the world. She also would like to see Rotary add 100,000 new members.
Her plans are ambitious, “but Rotarians are up to the challenge,” Urchick said. “We want to make lasting change in the world.”
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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