First and Third Thursday at Noon @ Harvest Hill's Dwinell Room
Second and Forth Thursdays at Noon on Zoom
GET YOUR SPEAKER IDEAS TO STEVE WHITMAN.
Upcoming Programs
August 25, Brew Fest Review — Two day to Brew Fest! The Team:Hank Clarke, Chair, Bruce Bergeron, Bruce Pacht, John Yacavone, Tim Guaraldi, Will Kopenheffer, Phil Rentz, Marion Steiner, Marilyn Bedell
September 1, (in-person) — Rudy Fedrizzi,History of public health, today’s role and in the future.
Rudy Fedrizzi
Picture from Keen Sentinel, Updated
White River Junction Public Health Service
Experienced physician leader and population health professional always striving to use my energy, passion and experience to transform health care and health systems, especially in ways that are progressive, collaborative and forward thinking.
BS at St Lawrence University 1980-84
MD at Washington University at St. Louis
Residency in OB-GYN at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1989-1993
Past President
Elm City Rotary Club May 2010 - Present · 12 yrs 5 mos
Co-founder of the Kids DeMar Marathon Program where each year more than 1100 local elementary school children walk or run 25 miles during the summer and then "complete" their marathon by running the last 1.2 miles of the
September 8, (Zoom) — Epidemiologist, Vermont Dept of Health
September 15, (in-person) — RYLA students from Lebanon High will join us for the meeting. Plus Ryan Sinclair. A great intergenerational program. Consider inviting the young, middle aged and old to join us.
Ryan Sinclair, Director of Rotary Yr of Global Leadership and Service Learning, Director of Off Campus Programs
Picture from Cardigan Mountain School Web Page
Cardigan Mountain School
A.B., Environmental Studies, Dartmouth College, 2002
M.B.A., Grenoblffe Graduate School of Business, 2008
Ryan experienced the programs of Rotary Foundation as both a Youth Exchange participant and as an Ambassadorial Scholarship student when studying for his master’s degree. The Rotary Foundation helps Rotary members to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment, and alleviating poverty.
We will have our four RYLA participants from this past spring joining us to receive their Leadership certificates and to give us a brief update on their experiences. We also hope to have our INTERACT members from Lebanon and Mascoma join us for lunch and to hear Ryan’ inspirational tale of the opportunities Rotary made possible for him to undertake.
Ryan first joined Cardigan in 2002. Ryan left Cardigan for two years to earn his MBA at Grenoble Graduate School of Business in Grenoble, France in 2008.
In his Personal Leadership class, he acts as a facilitator to promote self-discovery and develop problem-solving skills amongst his students.
In college he was a member of the Dartmouth Men's Ice Hockey Team and is passionate about teaching his players to think the game at the next level. As a British/Canadian/American citizen, Ryan has traveled to over 70 countries worldwide and has started his own student leadership and travel programs, called Ivy Leader, which he runs in the summers.
September 22, (Zoom) — TBD
SATURDAY, September 24, 2022 — President's Picnic at Tim and Anna Guaraldi's home in Newport
September 29, 5th — Thursday, No Meeting On Zoom, instead we will meet at Tim and Anna Guaraldi's home for the President Picnic on September 24, 2022 at 3 PM
October, 6, 2022, In Person at Harvest Hill — Dr. Jennifer L. Scott, PsyD, ABPP Executive Director, Southern Vermont AHEC
October — World Polio Day is October 24th We will have a program about PolioPlus
November, November is Rotary Foundation Month. We will have a program about the Foundation
Rotary of Lebanon Club
We gathered between 11:30 am and 12:05 PM
President Ed Friedman rand the bell and called the meeting to order at 12:05 PM
President Ed welcomed our guests -Speaker, Kathleen Vasconcelos, Grafton County Senior Citizens Council (GCSCC) & visiting Rotarian, Kristele Caniquitte, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Tim Guaraldi then led us in reciting the 4-Way Test
Ernst Oidtmann played the piano and we attempted to sing our Welcome to Rotary song, and one verse from Sweet Betsy from Pike
We then proceeded to the buffet for a beef based soup, veggie lasagna, chicken and Biscuits, seafood newburg, turkey meatloaf, a salad filled with huge red raspberries and a variety of sweet treats for dessert.
Steve Whitman then introduced our speaker Kathleen Vasconcelos, from the Grafton County Senior Citizens Council. See story above.
Several members did shout outs to Joan Laplante who works for Service Link who helped them navigate open enrollment at the GCSCC, saving them a lot of money.
There wasn't enough time for happy dollars but we did do our raffles, see below.
Announcements:
Our Club Visioning Session will be at Lebanon City Hall's Council Chambers on Wednesday, March 22, 2022 starting at 4:30 PM.d
Please do the survey that was sent via email by Monday, March 20th.
If you need the web link for the meeting, send an email to Marilyn Bedell and she will send it to you.
President Ed announced that Cal Wolfe has accepted the position to be our International Service Chair; and Ron Michaud is joining the Public Relations Team.
Polystyrene collection will be on April 1st behind Jake's Coffee. Arrive around 8 AM to help with setup. Collection goes from 9 AM to 11 AM.
Next listen dinner will be April 11th,from 2:30 to 6:15 PM Volunteers still needed. Sign up using link below.
Meeting was then adjourned with our Rotary Motto.
Hope to see many members at Club Strategic Planning/Visioning on March 22, at 4:30 PM.
One Profits Most Who Serves Best
Queen of Hearts Raffle an Car Wash Raffle
John Yacavone drew the 9 of Diamonds as the hunt for the Queen of Hearts continues.
Bill Secord was the winner of the Car Wash!
Members at the meeting and other guests: Marilyn Bedell, Ron Bedell, Hank Clarke, David Crandall, Jim Damren, Ed Friedman, Joy Gobin, Tim Guaraldi, Ahmad Haidari, Jane Mason, Ernst Oidtmann, Ron Michaud, Bruce Pacht, Phil Rentz, Bill Secord, Paul Tierney, Steve Whitman, Cal Wolfe, John Yacavone
Guests: Speaker, Kathleen Vasconcelos, Grafton County Senior Citizens Council & visiting Rotarian, Kristele Caniquitte, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Kristele Canquitte
Kilton Library Children's Collection Books
[Presented at last week's meeting]
For Speaker. Ryan Fowler:
Bobby: A Story of Robert F. Kennedy by Deborah Wiles, illus. by Tatyana Fazlalizadeh
From two-time National Book Award finalist Deborah Wiles comes a compelling biography of Robert Kennedy.
Americans claimed Robert Kennedy as one of their own. They called him Bobby.
Lyrical and evocative text by Deborah Wiles (Countdown, Revolution, Anthem, and Kent State) brings the story of Robert F. Kennedy to life, with breathtaking illustrations by Tatyana Fazlalizadeh.
Bobby is set in 1968, with a grandfather telling his grandchild about Kennedy's life. Bobby was the younger brother of President John F. Kennedy. He became an accomplished public servant and activist in his own right. Though his run for presidency was tragically cut short on June 5, 1968, Bobby proved the value of empathy and grit. The story concludes as his funeral train makes its solemn journey from New York to Washington, DC.
Kennedy was perceived by many to be a rare unifying force in American politics. He was beloved by Americans of all races for his integrity and devotion to the civil rights cause. His life continues to inspire efforts for social change.
Deborah Wiles's Bobby will illuminate the importance of Robert Kennedy's life for children, parents, teachers, and librarians. Informative back matter is included.
For Speaker, Angel Hudson:
Get Involved in a Book Club! by Sagirah Shahid
"Love curling up with a good book? If so, a book club might be the right fit for you. Find out what it takes to join a book club or start your own, including information on membership, meetings, and activities. Together, you and your fellow members can participate, create, and most importantly, have fun. Take the plunge, join the club, and get involved!"
[Presented this week]
For speaker Kathleen Vasconcelos,
The Big Bath House
A joyful celebration of Japanese cultural traditions and body positivity as a young girl visits a bath house with her grandmother and aunties
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY New York Public Library • NPR • Publishers Weekly • Kirkus Reviews • Horn Book • The American Library Association • ALA Rise: A Feminist Book Project
You'll walk down the street / Your aunties sounding like clip-clopping horses / geta-geta-geta / in their wooden sandals / Until you arrive... / At the bath house / The big bath house.
In this celebration of Japanese culture and family and naked bodies of all shapes and sizes, join a little girl--along with her aunties and grandmother--at a traditional bath house. Once there, the rituals leading up to the baths begin: hair washing, back scrubbing, and, finally, the wood barrel drumroll. Until, at last, it's time, and they ease their bodies--their creased bodies, newly sprouting bodies, saggy, jiggly bodies--into the bath. Ahhhhhh!
With a lyrical text and gorgeous illustrations, this picture book is based on Kyo Maclear's loving memories of childhood visits to Japan, and is an ode to the ties that bind generations of women together.
Upcoming Projects and Fundraisers
Styrofoam CollectionTM April 1 from 9AM to 11 AM Behind Jake's Coffee
The Lebanon Rotary Club is once again partnering with Sustainable Lebanon to offer a polystyrene (styrofoam) collection day on Saturday, April 1, from 9 - 11 am at 227 Mechanic Street in Lebanon (behind Jake’s Coffee). The event will take place rain or shine.
Rotary Volunteers should arrive around 8 AM
We will be collecting CLEAN rigid polystyrene #6 (EPS) and #6 food service foam which will be driven to the Gilford, NH recycling facility. Examples of EPS include packaging foam used for TVs and appliances as well as styrofoam coolers. Examples of food service foam include food containers, trays, cups, and egg cartons. It is IMPORTANT that all tape and labels be removed and all collected foam is clean, dry, and free of food residue or other debris.
PLEASE NOTE: Since we are no longer going to the facility in Palmer, MA, we will NOT be collecting #4 EPE or #6 XPS foam insulation board at this event.
As usual, clean intact foam or biodegradable peanuts should be brought directly to the UPS Store at True Value Hardware in Hanover for reuse. (Also note that Lebanon UPS will NOT accept peanuts.)
An educational handout will be provided explaining the chemical content of polystyrene foam, how you can encourage companies who use foam packaging to transition to eco-friendly packaging, and suggestions on how to shift to a plastic free lifestyle.
There is no fee to participate, but donations are welcome to support the costs associated with this event. Donations can be made at the event via cash or check (payable to Sustainable Lebanon), or online via the Sustainable Lebanon Facebook page. Thanks in advance for considering a donation!
Residents of other towns are welcome to participate, however if you happen to live closer to Gilford, please contact their recycling facility to find out how to drop off directly to reduce the carbon footprint of recycling your foam!
For more information and to volunteer, please contact Liane Avery: L99Liane@aol.com or call 860-556-3114.
Next Listen Dinner April 11, 2022, Volunteer needed.
Awaiting a new sign up link for meals in March, April and May. In the meantime, Call 603-448-4213 to volunteer to work on Monday and Wednesdays morning.
Ernst Oidtmann at the Senior Center!
The Original Papa John making spaghetti sauce for the luncheon.
John stated..."I really enjoyed my couple of hours there."
Lebanon Casino Fundraiser - Spring 2023 - We now have our official License so we can be a named non-profit at the Poke Room!!
Harmony Park Installation and Dedication
Dates
Installation in April
SAVE THE DATES:
Harmony Park Dedication in May 13, 2023
Club's 100th Anniversary Dinner will be June 29,2023...Again...Save the Date!
30th Bedell Classic Golf Tournament - See you at the golf course Friday, May 26 2023!!
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.
August is Membership and New Club Development Month. One of RI President Jennifer Jones' initiatives is to focus on the comfort and care of our members, and Membership Month is the perfect time to make sure that your club provides a welcoming experience. Members are more likely to stay if we listen to them and understand what they want out of Rotary. Here are a few ideas for helping people feel valued and involved:
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