Called to order by: President Jon
Opening Song: R-O-T-A-R-Y
Patriotic Song: My Country Tis Of Thee
Visiting Rotarians: None
Guests: Marion Gagne, Debbie and Danielle Babineau, wife and daughter of Bill
Vickie daughter of Katherine and a Paul Harris Fellow
Announcements:
- Garlan-Attended the Best of the Upper Valley High School Exhibition 2014 at the Ava Gallery. He presented a student with $200.00 from, The Doris Mollica Fund of the Rotary Club of Lebanon for Best in Digital Art.
- Garlan and Norm shared an invitation from the Cardigan Mountain School to all Rotarians and their spouses. Saturday, April 5th. We will start with a tour of the facility, followed by dinner and entertainment. A sign-up sheet was passed at the meeting, please notify Garlan if you’re unable to sign up at a meeting.
Brags:
- John Yacavone-Game Dinner @ the Meriden FD, Saturday March 8th. $16 per person, two settings @ 5p and 7p.
- Rich Wallace- The Valley News has added Digital Advertising.
- Paul Stanger- Just returned from celebrating his granddaughter’s first birthday.
Rotary Minute: Ron Carr, spoke about wearing his Rotary Hat and Pin, not just to meetings but daily because he’s proud of being a Rotarian and all the great things Rotary does. Window decals were given to all in attendance to display on their car window by President Jon.
Speaker: Bill Babineau and Steve Usle spoke about their adventures in Africa. They gave a “Perfect” presentation covering all their hot spots!
They visited 5 Rotary Clubs, bringing back 2 banners that were presented to Pres. Jon and a native sash that was presented to Pres. Jon and Pres. Elect Garlan. They also presented a sash to Betsy and Jim for their tremendous support of their trip.
”Eta Sein”, how’s it going! Better than a few years ago. Clean water has made a great difference in many communities visited.
A Shea Butter Soap manufacturing shop is thriving and supporting many children to go to school. Another group established a basket weaving factory. About 25 children attended school prior to their well, over 600 attend now. The well water has improved health and reduced the physical labor by the women and children allowing them to create these businesses and send the children to school.
Celebration was seen throughout their visit, gatherings with song and dance were a common thread. During their visit Celebrations were also held for the eradication of the Guinea Worm, newspaper articles were shared with the club.
Herb McClaughery, DG Elect from West Virginia pledged a Borehole “well” in Sagadugu at a school. Bill and Steve will actively represent our club to support this work in memory of Mike Sandoe.
Walter Hughes visits the area 2-3 times a year. Monitoring things from the past and present, he keeps his eyes on new projects and is someone trusted by all. There are brighter futures and better lives, because of this meaningful work.
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