November 18, 2021 at Noon on Zoom, Club Business Meeting
November 25, 2021 No Meeting...Happy Thanksgiving
December 2, 202 at Noon on Zoom, President's Choice Meeting
December 9, 2021 at Noon at Harvest Hill, 100th Anniversary Committee Report - David Crandall and other members of the committee
December 15, 2021 (NOTE WEDNESDAY AT 5:30 PM) Quechee Inn at Marshland Farms Holiday Party and Famous Yankee Swap
December 16, 2021 No meeting since we met had our holiday party on December 15th.
December 22, 2021, at Noon at Harvest Hill, Program TBA
December 30, 2021, No Meeting our Holiday Seasons break from meetings
February 10, 2021, at noon, at Harvest Hill Speech Contest
Important Reminder for In-Person Meetings:
If you have not attended our in person meetings at the Harvest Hill or the Woodlands, you will need to present your Vaccination Record Card at the door, proving that you are fully vaccinated.
Once again temperatures will be taken for all to assure that you don’t have a fever.
-A clear photograph of your Card, on paper or on your cell phone, will suffice.
-Cindy will have a list of members who attended the August 12 meeting to check off those who have already presented their vaccination card. If you aren’t on the list, you must present your verification of vaccination.
-Everyone attending the meeting will have their temperature taken.
Please plan to arrive between 11:45 and 12:00.
-If you feel unwell, in any way, please do not attend. COVID symptoms can be anything from: Runny nose is the most frequent symptom, with a sore throat and upper respiratory symptoms also common; nausea to headache to fever to loss of sense of smell.
Next Board Meeting
Our Next Rotary Club of Lebanon Board meeting will be December 14, 2021 at 5:30 PM on Zoom.
DG Mike Carrier focused his remarks on Rotary Internationals new vision statement and four major priorities. He hoped by the end of his talk we would have a better understanding of the role each club has in enacting each of the priority areas. He provided a 30,000 foot view of Rotary, and then shared a personal story of how Rotary created change in his life.
Mike reflected on his belief that Rotary International is the premier international service organization that continually works to change and safe lives her at home an around the globe. Rotary's vision is:
Mike asked us to focus on the words that are capitalized, TOGETHER PEOPLE CREATE CHANGE. It is his belief that our clubs will create positive change in their communities, and in turn, each of us will see change in ourselves. It is the changes we make that add value to our Rotary membership. He then moved on to Rotary four priority areas. For Rotary to be successful in this century we need to:
Increase Our Impact. To be people of action we need to become effective problem solvers. He believes we demonstrated this as we have worked on strategies to eradicate polio.
Expand Our Reach. To be people of action we must inspire others. Through our work at home and around the globe, we should be able to bring in more members to RI.
Enhance Our Partnerships, To be people of action, we must strive to understand the needs of others. We are encouraged to create partnerships with like-minded organizations in our communities. Many hands will make light of the work. All of the work to eradicate polio wound not have been possible with partnerships with UNCEF, WHO and the CDC. Rotarians must continue to establish effective partnerships to do bigger and more effective projects.
Increase our Ability to Adapt. People of action are inventive and entrepreneurial and resilient. Think of all the changes that have happened in our clubs as a result of Covid-19. We have the ability to change and adapt, and we must continue to reshape Rotary to make it a stronger service organization.
Rotary’s core values represent the guiding principles of the organization’s culture, including what guides members’ priorities and actions within the organization. Values are an increasingly important component in our action planning because they drive the intent and direction of the organization’s leadership. Our core values include fellowship, integrity, diversity, service and leadership.
After reminding us of Rotary's vision, priorities and values, DG Mike shared his personal journey of understanding how clubs can make a difference here at home and around the globe. For Mike he came to understand this on service trip to Nicaragua. His club in New Jersey in partnership with a club in Plattsburg, NY traveled to Nicaragua to see a global grant project they supported to put in 150 latrines in a village. In the process of doing their tour of the latrine project, they learned of even more projects that were needed in this community, especially helping to complete the construction of two classrooms, and to install new latrines for ones that hadn't been functioning for years at the school. Of note, this was for a school that was named after our founder, Paul Harris. His club committed to do the projects at the school. He knows that as a result of the grants they did in Nicaragua, Rotary is changing and saving lives.
As DG Mike completed his talk, he challenged the Rotary Club of Lebanon to reflect on our hopes and dreams for changing and saving lives in Lebanon. We shouldn't worry about failures, but worry about not doing service that is needed. He assured us that during his term in office, he and the district's leadership team is available to help us succeed. As the James Taylor song lyric goes, Just call out my name, and I'll be there to help your club.
We welcomed our District Governor, Mike Carrier to the meeting and helped him get set up for his presentation. Fortunately, the maintenance team at Harvest Hill was able to reset a tripped circuit breaker so we could have power to have hot food, and power to permit the use of the AV equipment. Between Marilyn Bedell and Cindy Jerome, health checks, verification of vaccine cards and temperatures where taken...and we all could stay at the meeting. There was talk about getting vaccine boosters. We also took time to recognize our veterans.
Meeting Review
12:06 p.m. — Marilyn Bedell rang the bell to bring the meeting to order.
President Hank Clarke welcomed all to the meeting including our guests District Governor Mike Carrier, and Assistant Governor John Hockreiter.
In honor of Veterans Day, all of our vets where acknowledged and thanked.
Ernst Oidtmann lead us in singing our Rotary Welcome Song and a patriotic song, America the Beautiful.
We all recited the 4-Way Test.
We dined from a buffet that included salad, veal marsala, shepherd's pie, a ham casserole, cream chicken with dumpling, and two types of quiche + an assortment of deserts and beverages.
Tim solicited happy dollars see below.
Hank then introduced our current District Governor Mike Carrier. See information about his talk and Mike's bio above.
Bill Secord then presented our book to going to the Kilton Library Children's collection on behalf of DG Mike Carrier.
After DG Mike's talk we had a few announcements
The meeting was adjourned a little after 1 PM.
Kilton Library Children's Collection Book
The book for Mike Carrier is Maria Sibylla Merian: Artist, Scientist, Adventurer by Sarah B. Pomeroy and Jeyaraney Kathirithamby.
Ernst Oidtmann noted that Maria Sibylla Merian was from Holland.
A 2018 Moonbeam Children's Books Gold Award Winner!
In 1660, at the age of thirteen, Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) began her study of butterfly metamorphosis—years before any other scientist published an accurate description of the process. Later, Merian and her daughter ventured thousands of miles from their home in the Netherlands to the rainforests of South America seeking new and amazing insects to observe and illustrate.
Years after her death, Merian’s accurate and beautiful illustrations were used by scientists, including Carl Linnaeus, to classify species, and today her prints and paintings are prized by museums around the world. More than a dozen species of plants and animals are named after Merian.
The first Merian biography written for ages 10 and up, this book will enchant budding scientists and artists alike. Readers will be inspired by Merian’s talent, curiosity, and grit and will be swept up in the story of her life, which was adventurous even by today’s standards.
With its lively text, quotations from Merian’s own study book, and fascinating sidebars on history, art, and science, this volume is an ideal STEAM title for readers of all ages and interests.
Club Business and Announcements
Foundation Month – Ron Bedell
Ron reminded members to get consider making a donation to the Rotary Foundation this month. At the meeting today, three additional members presented him with checks for the Rotary Foundation.
Annual Holiday Party at the Quechee Inn at Marshland Farms and our Famous Yankee Swap — See even more information below
Responses to date: 20 members are coming; 3 have other commitments and 1 is a maybe. WEDNESDAY, December 15 in the evening. Price is $40 which includes one glass of wine. Limit is 40 attendees at tables of 4 or 6.
In case you didn't get the email...Here is what Ron Bedell wrote, he is asking all to respond:
We were not able to have our usual Yankee Swap Dinner last year because of the Covid-19 pandemic but, we will be having one this year. The Quechee Inn can accommodate forty. If Rotarians each bring a guest,we will be limited to half our club. So, if you don't want to be put on the waiting list, send this e-mail back to me sooner rather than later.
The date and time for this year's event at the Quechee Inn is Wednesday December 15th at 6:00 p.m.
1)The main dining room and the library will be ours exclusively and be set up in tables of four with a couple of sixes.
2) The state of Vermont does not currently require masking, but the Quechee Inn encourages wearing them.
3) Most of the staff at the Inn are vaccinated although it is not mandatory.
4) The winter menu is not finalized however, it will include a garden salad, an entrée of either a steak, salmon, or chicken and chocolate cake for dessert.
5) In lieu of the Happy Hour they will provide us with a glass of wine and a small tray of
hors d'oeuvres at each table.
6) The cost is $40.00 per person with the club donating the cost of the hors d'oeuvres ($7.00 p.p.)
7) The Yankee Swap will be held in the Dining Room/Library rather than the lounge area.
You will each (two people-two gifts) bring a wrapped item to swap. It can be new
or re-gifted. Value no more than $15.00.
Please send this information back to Ron Bedell ( r.j.bedell@comcast.net ) with the following information:
Are you planning on coming to the Holiday Party? Yes____ No____ Maybe ___
Who will be in your party (for place cards) __________________________How many______
Would you prefer to be at a table of four or will a table of six suffice? Four____ Six_______
Entrée: Number of Steak____ Salmon____ Chicken___ Vegetarian_____ Gluten Free_____
Food Allergies (List)___________________________
Listen Holiday Basket Helper
Angela Nelson is still hoping members will send her checks to add to the $450 pledged from our Charities funds. Listen sent a new appeal for funds, as they have many more people in need this year. If you can send a check to Angela, please consider doing this. Mail checks to PO Box 132, Lebanon, NH 03766.
Rotary Foundation Grants Management Seminar
If you are interested in learning more about applying for Rotary Foundation Grants, the annual grants management seminar will be held on:
Upcoming District Grant Trainings (click on date below to go to registration for each date)
You only need to attend on one of the dates listed above.
Queen of Hearts and Car Wash Raffle
Ernst pulled the the 5 of diamonds, so the search for the queen continues.
Bruce Pacht won a free car wash
Happy Dollars, Announcements and Concerns
Hank Clarke was happy to have us host both Mike Carrier and our Assistant Governor John Hockreiter.
Tim Guaraldi thanked John Hockreiter for obtaining permission from the Rotary Club of Hanover so that we can do food drives at the Hanover CoOp on November 27 and December 18. Due to space limitations, only two people can be at the entry and exit of the CoOp in Hanover to solicit and gather donations. Tim will be sending out a sign up for these two dates.
Bruce Pacht received his Moderna booster in southern NH. He had lunch at the Everyday Café. He shared that with the two previous vaccinations he had minimal side effect, but this time he had a bout with atrial fibrillation which has happened in the past. Fortunately, he converted to a normal sinus rhythm without medical intervention.
Bruce Pacht announced that LHS has given us permission to do our Great American Pie Buffet at LHS on April 2, 2021, as long as Covid-19 numbers permit us to gather for this event.
JoAnn Lemieux gave a tribute happy dollar for all the veterans in her life. Her husband and his son served a captains, and her dad was a WWII veteran.
Marilyn Bedell gave a dollar in memory of her father who served in the South Pacific in WWII. She was grateful that he had a steady hand, or she may not have been born, as his job was bomb disposal.
Ron Michaud paid tribute to Paul Tierney who he reminded us was a true Vietnam hero. Paul volunteered to sit with many wounded soldiers who were dying, and he participated in many grueling medivac missions that included going into North Vietnam to do a rescue. This work was stressful, and Paul returned home disabled with PTSD, a hidden injury that continues to take a toll on Paul's wellbeing.
Cindy Jerome reflected on her father's service a Chaplain in the European theater during WWII. He unit helped liberate the concentrations camps, where so many suffered at the hands of their fellow man.
Jim Damren spoke to his father's service in WWII. He received a purple heart, was a POW. His father's prison was liberated by Patten's Army.
Members at our meeting on November 11, 2021
Bill Babineau
Marilyn Bedell
Ron Bedell
Hank Clarke
Jim Damren
Hank Clarke
Jim Damren
Ed Friedman
Tim Guaraldi
Ahmad Haidari
Cindy Jerome
Will Koppenheffer
JoAnn Lemieux
Ron Michaud
Ernst Oidtmann
Bruce Pacht
Bill Secord
John Yacavone
Guests:
Mike Carrier, Rotary Club of Plymouth, NH
John Hocheiter, Rotary Club of Hanover NH
Upcoming Service Projects and Fund Raisers
Food Drives at the Hanover CoOp
Tim Guaraldi is organizing food drives at the HANOVER CoOp (Lebanon CoOp is in the middle of construction) on November 27 and December 18, 2021. Time to be announced. Sign up Doodle will be sent. We can only have 2 members at the entry to solicit and receive donations.
Listen Holiday Basket Helpers
Update from Angela Nelson (this was sent in a separate email too):
Hello everyone!
Crazy enough it is almost the holidays! Where HAS this year gone! Listen has started their holiday basket program again. Unfortunately due to the COVID variants, they are doing cash donations in order to purchase gift cards to clothing stores and grocery stores again. Not nearly as much fun as shopping for adorable clothes for everyone, but still fulfills the needs and purpose.
For new members who don't know about this program. Listen creates holiday baskets for applicants. Community members/organizations sponsor these families and usually receive wish lists of 5-6 clothing items with sizes and likes for each child (or senior) and then each family is given a $50 gift certificate to a grocery store. The community members/organizations then would normally shop for these clothing items. It usually costs about $100 per child. Last year and now this year the shopping part has been eliminated due to COVID, but the need is just as high, if not higher.
The club itself budgets $450 for this program, but usually we sponsor 6-7 families. Rotary members, as they wish, donation funds (or had chosen items to shop for) to the charities account and then one big check is written to Listen from the club. If or how much someone gives is completely up to the member and I am the only one who knows!!!! Since the funds are going to the charities account, any contribution made is considered a charitable donation for tax purposes. If you would like to donate there are a few ways. You can mail a check to PO Box 132, Lebanon, NH 03766 (just put a note in or email me saying it is for Listen) or you can bring a check or cash to a face to face meeting (I should be at the next couple face to face meetings, but if I am not you can give it to Tim (or whoever may be filling in for him) and I will get it). If either of these don't work, you can email me and we can work something else out.
If you have any questions please let me know. Thank you for your help with keeping kids and seniors warm and fed for the holidays!
Ang
Hold the following dates for 2022
Speech Contest
Our annual Speech Contest will be held at our February 10th meeting at Harvest Hill. Mark you calendar now so we can have a full room for this event!
Great American Pie Buffet to benefit Rotary's Polio Eradication Efforts
April 2, 2021 has been verified as the date for this event at Lebanon High School.
Mascoma and Lebanon Interact - Feed America Event — April 22
As People of Action, we understand that fulfilling that vision requires a plan.
More than a century ago, we pioneered a new model of service leadership grounded in person-to-person connections. Today, those connections are a network that spans the globe—bridging cultural, linguistic, generational, and geographic barriers—and shares the vision of a better world. As People of Action, we understand that fulfilling that vision requires a plan.
This is Rotary’s Action Plan through 2024: to increase our impact, expand our reach, enhance participant engagement, and increase our ability to adapt.
Rotary International Convention in Houston Texas 2022
RI Convention June 4-8, 2022 in Houston TX
Ron again announce that the Rotary International Convention will be in Houston. Read more by clicking here Registration fee until 15 December will be $475.
We are now meeting every Thursday.
The First and Third Thursday at 12 Noon via Zoom
&
The Second and Forth Thursday at Noon in the Dwinell Room at Harvest Hill or at the Woodlands on the Campus of Alice Peck Day Hospital.
For in person meetings we ask that you only come if you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19
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