You can take part in Rotary Day at the United Nations on 7 November by watching the event live. This annual event at UN Headquarters in New York City offers Rotary members and others a unique opportunity to learn how we work with the United Nations to advance peace and improve the lives of those most in need.
This year’s meeting highlights the UN’s 70th anniversary and Rotary’s longstanding relationship with the organization. The program will focus on the Sustainable Development Goals and recognize Rotary women of action from around the world. The six Global Women of Action will also be...
Prepare to be entertained, inspired, and energized at the Rotary International Convention in Seoul, 28 May-1 June. View the schedule highlights, including dates and times for opening and closing ceremonies, evening activities, and the House of Friendship.
After a historic year during which transmission of the wild poliovirus vanished from Nigeria and the continent of Africa, the crippling disease is closer than ever to being eradicated worldwide, said top health experts at Rotary’s third annual World Polio Day event on 23 October in New York City.
More than 150 people attended the special Livestream program co-sponsored by UNICEF, and thousands more around the world watched online. Jeffrey Kluger, Time magazine’s editor at large, moderated the event.
Anthony Lake, executive director of UNICEF, lauded the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s...
Rotary President K.R. Ravindran has named six Rotary Global Women of Action for 2015. The honorees were chosen for their dedication and service, which has improved the lives of thousands around the world.
“Every day at Rotary I see firsthand how our members work to change lives and make a significant impact,” said Ravindran. “Rotary’s Global Women of Action embody Rotary’s motto, Service Above Self.”
The women will be honored at Rotary Day at the United Nations in New York City on 7 November. They will address attendees and lead discussions on various topics related to their work.
The six...
Schoolchildren in Ecuador are improving their reading, and their teachers are receiving additional professional development through a collaboration between Rotary and the Organization of American States (OAS).
The effort began three years ago when Richard Carson, RI representative to the OAS, and other Rotary members met with staff at the agency to discuss a set of literacy requirements for schools. They briefed the ministers of education of Central and South American countries on an approach to improve reading skills. Ecuador adopted the plan.
“We flew to Ecuador and met with the vice...
“It is idle to boast that Rotary is a panacea for all the ills of the world. It is not, nor will it be. It has grown to its present position for two reasons. First, Rotary ideals justify its existence. These ideals are as fresh today as they were in the beginning and I believe that we have come to understand them better. Also, Rotary activities have been sane and wholesome. Men’s lives have been quickened into a zeal to be helpful to others. The work of Rotary has been ideal. It has also been practical.”
— Address to 1928 Rotary Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
On Oct 17, 10 of us descended on this Tichnor trail to start some clean up work. The trail is actually a class 6 road, but so neglected you couldn't see it if you fell over it. The beginning of the trail from Slayton Hill Rd was completely overgrown and about 200 yards in it was more or less washed out and turned into a gully. We armoured the bank here and there and used large rocks to counteract the erosion and to use as stepping stones for the trail. Further up some large trees had fallen across and they were sawn up and also used for erosion control as water bars. The whole project was supervised by Ron Bailey who is the city's trail expert. He volunteered his service. This was a fun project and I enjoyed organizing it.
Raffle: Ron Michaud did not find the Queen of Hearts
Rotary Minute: Philip Rentz recapped the importance of this year’s Rotary Auction to the Upper Valley Haven, and Ron Carr highlighted Rotary International’s good work in the fight against polio.
Announcements:
Don MacMeekin asked that members please pay their dues invoices, and reminded members about the upcoming training session at DHMC on November 21st.
Garlan Hoskin announced that, on December 3rd, members are invited to dinner (at Three Tomatoes) and a night at the ballet. This year’s Christmas party is scheduled for December 11th.
Paul Tierney asked for volunteers to help him in organizing a social party in February.
Kevin Gould noted that next month is Rotary Foundation month, and asked members to please consider a contribution to the Rotary Foundation. Kevin reported that Nate Miller has volunteered to take on a leadership role with the club’s Rotary Foundation efforts.
Carla Skinder announced that she will be leaving the Lebanon Rotary to travel around the world over the coming years.
Ron Michaud announced that his wife Hillary is slowly recovering from her broken hip.
Brags:
Bartolo Governanti bragged that he recorded his first ever hole-in-one during a recent round of golf in Hanover.
Valerie Armstrong bragged that State Farm Insurance (Bartolo’s agency) was a finalist for the Valley News Reader’s Choice Award for best insurance agency.
Bruce Pacht bragged that the recent purple pinky event raised more than $100 for the fight against polio.
Business Items:
Sheila Young of the Second Wind Foundation spoke about the Upper Valley’s struggles with addiction, specifically with heroin addiction. Sheila noted that 80,000 needles have been exchanged in the Upper Valley in the past 18 months. At $15 dollars per bag (i.e. dose), heroin is very profitable in the area. Sheila discussed a number of the programs that the Second Wind Foundation offers, including the Wits End program for parents, the Willow Grove housing for women in the early stages of recovery, and the Turning Point support network for those in recovery.
If any of you know of someone whose life would benefit from a call or card from the "Sunshine Girl", please let Marion Steiner know. She can be emailed at msteiner@lakesunbank.com or home at 603-826-0081.
