A salute to Star Wars..."May the forth be with you"
Editor: Marilyn Bedell
Programs
May 11th -- The Harmony Park celebration will be the focus with a continued discussion re: committees and what ideas need to be discussed before the Board meets at the end of the month for their deliberations on goals, budgets and committee plans.
May 18th --Open
May 25th -- Final preparation on plans for tomorrow’s golf tournament.
June 1st -- Board’s first discussion re: goals and strategies we plan to follow for next year and thereafter until we achieve success with gaining membership or change the strategies because our plans are not working. Preliminary operating and charity budgets will be presented for 2023-24.
June 8th -- Open
June 15th -- Barry Glennon from the NH Attorney General’s Office.
June 22nd -- ZOOM only – Film and planning for Brewfest.
June 30th -- FRIDAY NIGHT – End of the year celebration of our 100th year!
Tim Guaraldi shared some of his history with us today. He started his talk by talking about his grandfather, Lenard Alexander Guarali who post WWII he moved his family to 1000 acres of land Grafton, NH. This was during the beginning of the cold war,. He surmised that of all the places you could live with the treat of nuclear war would be in the granite hills of New Hampshire. Though he soon learned that the government had interest in the minerals on his property, especially the uranium. Closer to nuclear energy than he would have imagined. His grandfather was a very brilliant person. he focused his time on research and development. He started Bond Optics which is located on the Etna Road. From the Bond Optics web page:
Bond Optics manufactures precision custom optical components. Our superior quality optics are produced to exact design specifications here in the U.S.A. As a world-class supplier of precision optics and precision optical components, Bond Optics has had the pleasure of serving the Aerospace, Defense, Semiconductor, High Energy Laser, Biomedical, and Automotive industries and Academia for over 60 years.
Tim's grandfather wanted Tim to work for the company. After graduating from UNH with a degree in Business Management, he began employment at Bond Optics in Quality Control. As an aside, Tim shared that it took him 4 1/2 years to graduate, as hunting and fishing could get in the way of his studies.
In addition to doing his Quality Control duties, his grandfather believed that he should know something about every job it takes to run a business. So he could be found working as a cleaner of offices and bathrooms too.
While working at Bond Optics, Raytheon honored the organization with an award of excellence as one of their top 5 vendors. The award was presented to Tim by a general, but Tim doesn't remember who this was.
After his grandfather's death, Tim decided to change course and decided to go into his father's insurance business. At this time he was father to two daughters and his wife was pregnant with twins.
Tim talked about the challenges of learning a new job, and studying to take all the tests to be qualified as an insurance agent. He was working full day, studying late into many nights and working hard to find time to be a good father to Miranda (now a nurse), Nicole, Katrina, and Deserae (now a nurse). He is a believer in working hard. He believes no one should expect an award for what they do...you should just DO. He shared that his life isn't complicated, just filled with doing hard/good work that helps him support his family.
The insurance business has grown from 1.2 million in premiums, to 2.4 million in premiums to now doing over 5 million in premiums. In 2005 the business became his own business. Tim is licensed to sell securities. This is a significant part of his business too. In the past year, he sold his business to Relations Insurance. He is still very involved in the business caring for his clients. He is grateful for all the business he receives via referrals...the main way he has been able to grown his business.
Tim and his wife Anna live in Newport. Anna is the third nurse in his live. His three nurses are part of his long-term care plan.
Prior to joining Rotary, he had been a member of the Lebanon Lions Club and served as president two times. Thus his reluctance to be our president.
Bruce Bergeron is the person who invited Tim to join Rotary in 2015.
While exploring his linked in site, I found the following written by Tim:
I'm passionate about helping clients save money while building a comprehensive insurance package to protect them.
My family has experienced multiple tragedies, from fires to deaths, while we cannot remove the pain, we can help reduce the other stresses that come with those losses.
What energizes me? Hearing clients say thank you, when they need to use their insurance or retirement products. Away from work, you'll find me hiking, fishing or hunting in the great outdoors, preferably with friends.
Tim then let us ask questions;
He was asked about how many rental units he has. He shared that his father has 72 units. A building on Hanover St. does weekly rentals for many in need. Often his Dad made the units available for individuals in crisis. Tim has a building in Claremont that he continues to work to improve. He shared that being a landlord can be a challenge.
Dean Cashman asked Tim to retell stories of going camping with his family that he told in his first classification talk. He went on to retell a story of going to a nudist camp with his family when he was a teen, and then getting into trouble "flashing" visitors on the road to Ruggles Mine in Grafton.
With the ringing of our bell, President Ed Friedman called the meeting to order.
We welcomed APD AV Tech Allan Parker to the meeting. He is here to learn about our issues with Web Ex, and post meeting will provide Bruce Pacht and Marilyn Bedell next steps needed to get the equipment working for us.
Marilyn Bedell led us in reciting the 4-Way.
Ernst Oidtmann played and we sang the opening song, and Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah
David Crandall then provided a100th Anniversary UpdateHarmony Park has been installed. He asked all members to come to the Mall on May 13 – noon – Dedication Ceremony. Entire club please show up for an all-club photo in our yellow t-shirts (and caps). Bill Secord will take the photo at approx. 1 PM.
Rotary sign advertising the dedication are up, thanks to David and John Yacavone.
Tim Guaraldi then did his updated Classification Talk. See article above.
President Ed then asked Ron Bedell to present a Paul Harris Fellowship +1 pin the Richard Wallace.
Public Relations Committee PR committee meets May 16 at noon at Bar Harbor bank 200 Heater Road conference room. Moving forward: What’s the procedure for getting things to the PR committee? If you have relevant photos or blurbs, send things to Marilyn with copies to Rich Wallace, Dave Crandall and Ron Michaud,
There is a full page ad in the Valley News today about our clubs accomplishments this year.
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.
Brew FestOur next meeting will be Monday, June 5, 2023 at 1 PM at Service Credit Union.
Listen DinnerVolunteers are need for the June 13, 2023, Listen Dinner. If you can help, let Dean know. We are no longer able to sign up on the Listen web page. Dean will collect names and get them to Larry at Listen.
GOLF A reminder that the Golf Tournament will be on Friday, May 26, 2023, golfers tee off at 10 AM. Volunteers need to be at the course at 8 AM for set up and to help with registration.
Please continue to solicit sponsorships. We need many more to meet our fundraising goals.
Raffle prizes are needed.
Are you willing to put a gift basket together for the event. Those are needed too for the raffle.
Eighteen Teams are registered.
Charities Bruce Pacht will be sending our the 2023/2024 draft budget for Rotary Club of Lebanon Charities, Inc. It will come via email. As you review it, if you have questions direct them to Bruce Pacht. We will be voting on the budget at the May 11, 2023 meeting.
Happy/Sad Dollars
Ed Friedman - Granddaughter Lainey made it home, but had to return to DHMC when she was setting off alarms because she was forgetting to breath. She is doing OK...but all will be much happier when she remembers breathing on her own is her job.
Marilyn Bedell let everyone know that Cindy Heath has been interviewing members for the Lebanon Times article about 100 years of Rotary in Lebanon.
Kirk Baird is happy to be back at in person meeting. Happy to be able to drive.
Ernst Oidtmann shared that his granddaughter, Helen, has been dealing with a severe tonsil abscess. One tonsil removed...she is now on the mend. It took three visits to different emergency rooms to figure out what the problem was.
Ron Bedell shared that he attended the District Celebration at Jay Peak with Marilyn Bedell, Bruce Pacht and Ed Friedman. It was a lovely event.
John Yacavone shared a story about the postage meter problem at Northern Vermont at a nudist camp...where the owner was blind...hummm
Cal Wolfe thanked Bruce Pacht for helping him prepare the District Grant application for Kenya. If anyone would like to read the grant application, you can request it from Marilyn Bedell. A few photos from Kenya.
Paul Tierney bragged that he had no brags and would be silent.
Bill Secord gave a dollar for Paul's silence.
Queen of Heart Card Draw
Bruce Pacht pulled the 6 of Diamonds. The search for the queen goes on.
Car Wash
Ernst Oidtmann won the car wash.
Members at the meeting: Kirk Baird, Marilyn Bedell, Ron Bedell, Bruce Bergeron, Dean Cashman, Hank Clarke, David Crandall, Jim Damren, Ed Friedman, Tim Guaraldi, Wll Koppenheffer*, Jane Mason*, Ron Michaud, Angela Nelson, Ernst Oidtmann, Bruce Pacht, Phil Rentz, Bill Secord,Marion Steiner, Paul Tierney, Steve Whitman, Cal Wollfe, John Yacavone and Jimmy Brock*
*Joined by WebEx
Rotary Club of Hanover Pancake Breakfast
Congratulations to Our Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) Recipients
Rotary District 7850
Northern NH, VT, & Quebec
Lebanon Rotary selected 5 LHS students: Norah Burns, Meghanne Cheevers, Ellie Clark, Emily Howe, and Shaashwat Halwawala an opportunity to attend Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA) June 23-23 at Northern Vermont University. The students learn by experience and actions. They learn about personality traits and how to bring out everyone's talents. They learn about their own traits and talents, which many are surprised that they have, and they have FUN while doing this! Students will have a service project during the weekend where they can personally make a difference for someone that they do not know. We look forward to hearing about their experiences and to see their presentations in the Fall at a Lebanon Rotary Meeting
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 raised $9,843!
Harmony Park Installation and Dedication
Save the Dates!
Installation almost done!
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.
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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