Due to the increase in Covid-19 cases in the Upper Valley, we will meet only by Zoom until case number decrease to a point where we can safely meeting in the Dwinell Room.
December 9, 2021 atNoon on Zoom 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.
Update on the party:
Plan to arrive between 5:15-5:30 PM
Masks to be worn except while eating or drinking
Seats are assigned to the 29 attendees who will sit at small, separated tables of 6
Vaccinations: We need information about Rotarians’ guests. Ron will ask us to confirm that guest are vaccinated.
We will be Inn's Main Dining Room only.
Yankee Swap right where we have eaten
We can order drinks from the bar when we arrive and bring to the table — cash bar
A plate of hors d’oeuvres to share will be places at each dining table.
One glass of wine will be served at dinner – provided by the club
Make checks out to Ron Bedell @ $40 pp, or pay at the door. Ron's address: 35 Lily Ln, W Lebanon, NH 03784
December 23, 2021, at Noon on Zoom TBA
December 30, 2021, No Meeting our Holiday Seasons break from meetings
January 6, 2022, at Noon on Zoom
January 13, 2022 at Noon on Zoom
January 20, 2022 at Noon on Zoom
January 27, 2022 at Noon on Zoom
February 3, 2022 at Noon on Zoom
February 10, 2021, Place to be determined at noon, Speech Contest
Next Board Meeting
Our Next Rotary Club of Lebanon Board meeting will be December 14, 2021 at 5:30 PM on Zoom.
Prior to a more serious discussion about Covid-19 in the Upper Valley, there was talk of backseat drivers, driving up I-89 on Friday during the first measurable snow with several drivers off the road. Hockey practice and the requirement in Lebanon that kids and coaches, and others wear masks on and off the ice.
With news of an increase in cases of Covid-19 in the Upper Valley, our premeeting talk centered around the cases at Harvest Hill. Bill Secord and Hank Clarke asked Cindy Jerome how things were going at Harvest Hill. Cindy reported that 10 people came off restrictions today, 21 will come off restrictions tomorrow. All past residents who tested positive will be tested again. The residents seem to be recovering. A few hospitalized, a few received monoclonal antibodies. All infections are breakthroughs on fully vaccinated people – they assume a visitor came in and took off their mask resulting in aerosolized droplets that spread the virus. There are 72 residents at Harvest Hill and another ~80- at the Woodlands with no cases there yet. The burden on nurses is heavy: they are suited up in protective gear and are taking over in-room jobs that many others used to do in order to limit access. It’s exhausting and a real drain. Administrators also are pitching in working extra hours to help. A good reminder for all of us to do our part and encourage vaccinations + boosters...and PLEASE WEAR A MASK...Thank you.
Meeting Review
President Hank Clark asked Marilyn Bedell to ring the bell to call the meeting to order at 12:02 PM.
President Hank decided he would be the one to recite the 4-Way Test this week. He was was spot on.
Returning to Zoom Meetings
A major topic discussed was the need to return to all Zoom Meeting until case counts in the Upper Valley are on the decline. Cindy Jerome noted that besides the high infection rate, local hospitals are overwhelmed. She also pointed out that not all members were following strictly the APD guidelines: We were to only remove mask when actively eating or drinking. Some of us didn't wear masks while singing, and while in line to get food. A good reminder that we must follow the infection disease precautions when we return to Harvest Hill. We will look forward to getting back to meeting in person.
See below for the recap of other business topics.
We had a few happy dollars, which are captured below.
The meeting then adjourned at 12:46 PM by ringing our bell and reciting our Rotary motto:
One Profits Most Who Serves Best
Business Meeting Review
Slate of Officers for 2022/20223 — Ed Friedman, President-elect
Once again Ed Friedman presented the nominated Club Officer for 2022/2023.
President-elect Dave Crandall
Vice President Cameron Ford
Secretary Marilyn Bedell
Treasurer Angela Nelson
Immediate Past President Hank Clark
Members at Large
Joann Lemieux
Cindy Jerome
Bruce Bergeron
Hank Clarke asked if someone would make a motion to accept this slate of officer. Cindy Jerome made the motion to accept the slate of officer and it was seconded by Joy Gobin. The motions was passed in the affirmative unanimously.
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Election for Charities Trustee — Bruce Pacht, Trustee's Chair
Bruce reminded us that there was a single nominee for the open position on the Charities board. The nominee is Rudy Fedrizzi. Rudy is currently serving the remainder of Melissa Moody's term which expires June 30, 2022. He will serve a three-year term from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025.
Bruce made the motion to accept this nomination. The motion was seconded by John Yacavone. The motion passed in the affirmative unanimously.
Food Drives for Listen — Tim Guaraldi
The first event was held last Saturday, 11/27 in Hanover, the morning after the snowstorm. A little slower in the morning but then had some traffic later. There’s far less traffic at the Hanover store than at Centerra. We received $160+ in cash donations and about 200 lbs. of food and personal items. In comparison, at Centerra, Tim usually fills a pickup bed with food – this load could be handled in the Subaru. Listen was very appreciative. Our second food drive will be on December 18 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Tim reminded volunteers to dress for the weather as we will be outdoors. Masks required. Here is the sign-up List for December 18, 2021
Membership Updates – Hank Clarke
Ask someone to come to a meeting. As of now, Janet’s associate at work, Marie Ledoux-Howe is pending membership, as is Ryan Tremblay.
We have developed a folding business card to give out to folks when talking about Rotary. We will be ordering 500 of them. Marilyn displayed the excellently-designed and very informational card. Everyone received a copy via email. Marilyn Bedell will try to figure out a way to get some of the cards to everyone now that we won't be able to meet in person.
The Rotary Foundation - Giving Totals as or 2 December - Ron Bedell and Phil Rentz
During Rotary Foundation Month, $3,500 was raised for TRF. 20 people will receive an additional 100 points from the Club and one person from Marilyn and Ron’s point stash. Ron stated he doubts that we will be #1 in the District this year as Middlebury has already given $21,000.
Update on Rotary Road Signs
John Yacavone: Proposed sign design was circulated to the BOD; John received one response which allowed him to decide that everyone loves it. Marilyn has worked with Russell-Hampton. What’s left in Lebanon are 4 signs with inaccurate information on them. Bruce P and JPY drove around looking for locations not on NH state property where the signs could be seen when entering the city. We have 6 new locations plus the existing 4 = 10 signs.
JPY plans to meet with City manager Shaun after the new year. John believes the City will provide the poles, we will affix the signs, then the City will install. If that’s not the way it goes, the process will take longer. We have $1,000 approved in the operating budget from two years ago. We hope to install signs when the frost goes out.
Annual Holiday Party at the Quechee Inn at Marshland Farms and our Famous Yankee Swap — Ron Bedell
Update on the party:
Plan to arrive between 5:15-5:30 PM
Masks to be worn except while eating or drinking
Seats are assigned to the 29 attendees who will sit at small, separated tables of 6
Vaccinations: We need information about Rotarians’ guests. Ron will ask us to confirm that guest are vaccinated.
We will be Inn's Main Dining Room only.
Yankee Swap right where we have eaten
We can order drinks from the bar when we arrive and bring to the table — cash bar
A plate of hors d’oeuvres to share will be places at each dining table.
One glass of wine will be served at dinner – provided by the club
Make checks out to Ron Bedell @ $40 pp, or pay at the door. Ron's address: 35 Lily Ln, W Lebanon, NH 03784
From last week....Rotary Foundation Grants Management Seminar — Marilyn Bedell
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.
Car Wash Raffle
Cindy Jerome won a free car wash
Happy Dollars, Announcements and Concerns
Per Hank Clarke's request, Will Koppenheffer displayed Lucy (his dog) who was back on her couch.
Cindy Jerome: Son turned 20 Tuesday this week, sophomore in college,. His study buddy (now more than that) has invited her son to her parent's apartment in New York City for the Christmas holiday. He was cautioned to bring dress clothes for a fine restaurant and a Broadway show, so Cindy took him shopping.
JoAnn Lemieux’s partner, Phil’s, niece had a baby girl last week. JoAnn posted a photo and then was told to take it down because they hadn’t announced it yet. They got married last year. JoAnn will pay a $5 happy dollars for this announcement.
Tim Guaraldi has another granddaughter as of 11/21. Trina was dropped off at the hospital and had a 30-minute labor to deliver Belle in the warm weather of Texas.
Tim Guaraldi: Anna shot a 12-point buck on Thanksgiving Day. To add insult to injury, Tim had to retrieve the animal, but Anna did the butchering. “We don’t mount the heads,” Tim said., “Just the skull with horns. We don’t like eyeballs looking down at us.”
Hank Clarke: When we were in Norway with ski writers, the town celebrated by presenting each of us with one-half a sheep’s head. Luckily his did not have an eye to stare at him.
Members at our meeting on November 11, 2021
Bill Babineau
Marilyn Bedell
Ron Bedell
Dean Cashman
Hank Clarke
Dave Crandall
Jim Damren
Hank Clarke
Jim Damren
Ed Friedman
Joy Gobin
Tim Guaraldi
Ahmad Haidari
Cindy Jerome
Will Koppenheffer
JoAnn Lemieux
Ernst Oidtmann
Bruce Pacht
Phil Rentz
Bill Secord
Marion Steiner
Janet Vaughan
Bill Secord
Rich Wallace
John Yacavone
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) The one on November 27 is completed.
The next food drive at the Hanover CoOp is December 18, 2021. We will be there from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Hold the following dates for 2022
Speech Contest February 10, 2022
Our annual Speech Contest will be held at our February 10th meeting. Place of context (Zoom vs. Harvest Hill to be determined closer to the date of the contest.
Mike McGovern, Chair International Polio Committee spent time in Pakistan and meet with key members of government and health. November 23, 2021, on Facebook, Mike wrote: Good week thus far in Pakistan. Viewed Rotary funded vaccination site near Kashmir, met in Islamabad with National health officials, in Peshawar with Health Ministry and meet with Prime Minister tomorrow and then head to Karachi. ( After getting a Covid test). Here are some pictures from his trip.
Wall sign encouraging vaccinations in Peshawar at clinic Mike McGovern visited
Mike Mcgovern (third from left) With Aziz Memon Hamid Jafari, and Aidan O’Leary at government hosted dinner. Trustee Aziz is Rotary National Polio Chair. Hamid is the WHO polio lead for all countries in the region (aside - Hamid was a pediatric resident at DHMC long agon), Aidan is the global polio director for the WHO
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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