Welcome to another issue of our weekly bulletin!
Find out who our upcoming speakers are, what we covered during the last weekly meeting,
and learn more about Lebanon Rotary and our projects.
Future meeting schedule and speakers  
 
Speaker Chair, Ron Michaud
 
October 5                   Amy Allen, Lebanon Superintendent of Schools
Prior to beginning her tenure at SAU 88 Lebanon School District, Amy Allen was assistant superintendent for teaching, leading, and learning in the Manchester School District. Prior to becoming assistant superintendent in 2017, Amy was principal at Parker-Varney Elementary School and assistant principal of student services at Hillside Middle School, both in Manchester. Her administrative background reflects success in a large New Hampshire school district managing a wide and complex spectrum of educational issues. Amy also brings involvement in developing school initiatives in diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI. Amy is a former Enfield, New Hampshire, resident. [modified from an article found in https://www.greateruppervalley.com
 
October 12                 Adams Carrol, ED Advance Transit
October 19                 Cindy Heath, gardening presentation
October 26                 Club Business - Strategic Planning
November 2                Jim Schachter, CEO New Hampshire Public Radio
November 9                Club Business
November 16              TBD
November 30              Carl Gross, Manager Lebanon Municipal Airport
December 7                Aaron Rivkin, Hopkins Center for the Arts
December 12              Holiday Party at the Quechee Inn
December 14              Club Business
December 21              Ernst Oidtmann Piano Recital
  

Our Speaker

2023 RYLA Students from

Lebanon High School

 

 
 
Top Row — Ellie Clark & Lovey Halwawala
Bottom Row — Meghanne Cheevers & Nora Burns
 
Program - RYLA 2023
 
The four students pictured above and below attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Award conference at Northern Vermont University back in June 2023.
 
Fellow Rotarian Joy Gobin with RYLArians Nora Burns, Meghanne Cheevers, Ellie Clark and Lovey Halwawla
 
Prior to the start of the program,Joy Gobin let us know that today was Barbie Day at LHS.  Many students and faculty are wearing pink in celebration of Barbie.  Joy then introduced our RYLArians, all Juniors at LSH.  Each student was asked to reflect on their time at RYLA.
 
Nora enjoyed meeting a whole new group of people who quickly became friends.  She continues to connect with the students she met.  In her dorm suite she met a student from Quebec whose primary language was French. Meg talked about RYLA being an opportunity to be a more independent.  It exposed her to what college might be like. Ellie enjoyed meeting new people who quickly learned ways to become an effective team member for her group.  Lovey enjoyed having a college experience.  He was pushed out of his comfort zone, especially as he developed material for the talent show with a few other RYLArians. His group did a skit about Lightning McQueen is "a fictional anthropomorphic stock car and is the protagonist of the animated Pixar franchise Cars."
 
They did a community service project. They prepared 3,000 dried ingredient meals for Rise Against Hunger.
 
When asked how they are using what they learned at RYLA they shared:
Nora — She is developing a program where students can connect and support elders, especially those elders who have limited social contacts. Her brother develop a similar program when they were in Massachusetts during COVID.  She believes that connecting with elders who have limited social contacts is still needed. The program is called, GenLink.
 
Meg — She is working hard to reach out and engage with other students she doesn't know quite as well as others.  She hopes it will help her develop more diverse friendships.
 
Lovey — He is a mountain biker and skier.  He is has taken on leadership duties for these teams as a result of RYLA.
 
Ella — She has taken on more leadership in the LHS band.
 
Nora prepared a PowerPoint to show us a collection of photos of RYlA Activites. 
 
 
Her Opening Slide
 
Their opening activity was making a team flag. The flag was to go with the team to all team events. They developed a team chant too.
 
Our outdoor team building activities.
 
Indoor team building activities
 
The talent show.
 
The final activity.  Presenting their flag and doing their chant for their parents and guardians.
 
Books given in honor of our RYLArians to the Kilton Libraries Children's Collection
 
           
 
  1. Lady Icarus: Balloonomania and the Brief, Bold Life of Sophie Blanchard, by Deborah Noyes
A riveting middle-grade biography about Sophie Blanchard, the first woman to work as a professional aeronaut in France in the late 1700s, set against the thrilling backdrop of early flight.
Before Amelia Earhart, there was Sophie Blanchard, the first woman to earn her living in the air. While no one knows the fate of Earhart, a terrified crowd of thousands looked on as French aeronaut Sophie Blanchard met her end in a tragic blaze of glory over the streets of Paris in 1819.
But first, Blanchard made nearly 70 spectacular flights, survived a revolution, and become a court favorite of the emperor Napoleon (who gave her the title, "Aeronaut of the Official Festivals") and later of the King of France. Set against the backdrop of the history of flight, watch as Balloonmania—a phenomenon that riveted all of Europe—took hold and inspired a great many artists authors, and dreamers.
This lively scrapbook-style biography with more than fifty black-and-white photos throughout, introduces a frightened, nervous girl who became a fearless legend in the skies.
 
  1. The Most Important Animal of All, by Penny Worms, illus. by Hannah Bailey
Seven children champion an animal for the top spot. Is it the ELEPHANT or the BEAVER, who both create habitats where other creatures can live and thrive? Is it the TIGER or the SHARK, who are both top predators, or the BAT, who keeps insect populations down? Is it the tiny KRILL, a food source for many sea creatures, or the BEE, the master pollinator? Join the children to find out how special these creatures are in this introduction to ecosystems.
 
  1. Dragon Bones: The Fantastic Fossil Discoveries of Mary Anning, by Sarah Glenn Marsh, illus. by Maris Wicks
Dragon Bones is a picture book biography of fossil-hunter Mary Anning, who discovered a dinosaur skeleton that changed the landscape of paleontology.
At home in her seaside town in England, little Mary Anning stared out her window. Unlike other children, Mary couldn't wait for a rainy day. Because when it rained... the bones were revealed.
With her father and brother, Mary would go out searching the damp soil after a storm, with the hopes of finding something nobody had seen before: a dinosaur.
After her father dies, Mary must continue her search, picking up his tools and venturing out alone. In her life, she discovered several creatures, but was never given credit...until recently.
This eye-opening biography of the legendary Mary Anning, illustrated by Maris Wicks, shatters expectations and brings together two creators who are as passionate about their subject as they are about their art. Inspiring, this true adventure begs for re-reads.
 
  1. Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till sparked the Civil Rights Movement, by Angela Joy, illus. by Janelle Washington.
A Caldecott-honor winning picture book biography of the mother of Emmett Till, and how she channeled grief over her son's death into a call to action for the civil rights movement.
Mamie Till-Mobley is the mother of Emmett Till, the 14-year-old boy who was brutally murdered while visiting the South in 1955. His death became a rallying point for the civil rights movement, but few know that it was his mother who was the catalyst for bringing his name to the forefront of history.
In Choosing Brave, Angela Joy and Janelle Washington offer a testament to the power of love, the bond of motherhood, and one woman's unwavering advocacy for justice. It is a poised, moving work about a woman who refocused her unimaginable grief into action for the greater good. Mamie fearlessly refused to allow America to turn away from what happened to her only child. She turned pain into change that ensured her son's life mattered.
Timely, powerful, and beautifully told, this thorough and moving story has been masterfully crafted to be both comprehensive and suitable for younger readers.
 
Meeting Overview
  • We gathered for conversation and fellowship prior to the official start of the meeting.
  • Just after noon David rang the bell to call the meeting to order.
  • We welcomed our RYLArians.
  • Ernst Oidtmann played our Rotary Welcome song and Silver Threads Among the Gold. (An appropriate song to sing since this was Ron and Marilyn Bedell's 49th wedding anniversary)
  • Bruce Pacht led us in reciting the 4-Way Test
  • Jokes of the day:
    • Why did the tomato blush? It saw the salad dressing.
    • What does a storm cloud wear under its raincoat?  Thunderwear.
  • After groaning...it was off to the lunch buffet for sandwiches and chips.
  • We enjoyed our buffet lunch.
  • Program:  A presentation by our RLYArians.  See info above.
  • Announcements
    • Ron Michaud was hospitalized over the past week for a dislocated hip.  He is now home. (15 School Street, Lebanon, NH 03766)
    • Strategic Plan — Strategic plan draft was emailed to members on Wednesday, September 27td by David. It was decided that we would review and discuss the plan at our October 12th meeting.  As you review it, if you have questions or thoughts about the plan, please send them to David Crandall.
    • Listen Dinner — Next Tuesday, October 10th...Volunteers still needed.  Deab announced that only one non-Rotarian has signed up to help.
    • Flu Vaccine Clinics — Help still needed for Enfield and Orford and the Mascoma Health Center.  See below. 
    • David has signed up for the Rotary Learning Institute.  He hopes he can fill his car with other who are willing to keep him company for the ride to, during and coming from RLI.  It will be held at the St. Johnsbury Academy on October 28, 2023 from 7:30 AM t0 3:30 PM. First 50 Rotarians to register will have their registration fee refunded by our Rotary District.  Go to https://rlinea.org/ to register. (You will be reimbursed for your registration fee.)
  • Why attend?
    • RLI is an outstanding opportunity for each club to improve the Rotary knowledge of its key people and to be exposed to new ideas of leadership.  The exchange of ideas with other experienced Rotarians alone makes the courses extremely worthwhile.
      • Gain knowledge, proficiency and mastery in the areas of….
        • Leadership Development
        • Rotary Knowledge
        • Exchange of Ideas
        • Member Engagement
        • Service Project Leadership
        • Strategic Planning
        • Team Building
        • Public Relations
        • International Perspective
        • Improving Communication
           
          One Profits Most Who Serves Best
 
  • Holiday Party
Ron Bedell sent out information about our holiday party which will be help at the Quechee Inn on TUESDAY, December 12, 2023 at 5:30 PM with our famous Yankee Swap!
 
Sad News
In case you didn't see this in the Valley News on Friday, September 29th.  Lucy K became a part of our Rotary Family during our online meetings during Covid.  I know that I loved hearing about Lucy. Willie and Ellen address is 36 Stone Hill Rd., Lebanon, NH 03766
 
Lucy K
 
 
Happy Dollars
 
Ron and Marilyn Bedell were both happy that it was their 49th wedding anniversary... though Marilyn maybe a little more happy than Ron as her happy dollar was one with a picture of Lincoln and Ron's dollar had Washington.
 
Ernst Oidtmann was out camping on Lake Champlain at Button Bay State Park. 
 
Marion Steiner has completed her last day at Bar Harbour, and will begin her employment at Mascoma Bank, Downtown Lebanon branch on Monday.
 
Queen of Hearts Draw
 
Dean Cashman pulled the 4 of Clubs...We will continue to search for the Queen of Hearts.
 
Car Wash
 
Car Wash won by Tim Guaraldi
Members at meeting:
Ron Bedell, Marilyn Bedell, Bruce Bergeron, Dean Cashman, Hank Clarke Dave Crandall,  Jim Damren, Ed Friedman, Joy Gobin, Tim Guaraldi, Jane Mason*, Ernst Oidtmann, Bruce Pacht, Phil Rentz, Bill Secord, Marion Steiner, Cal Wolfe, John Yacavone
 
Guest: Ellie Clark, Lovey Halwawala, Meghanne Cheevers & Nora Burns
Projects and Fundraisers
 
  • 2023 Flu Shot Clinics - A few more helpers needed - UPDATED SIGN UP SHEET
2023 Public Health Council of the Upper Valley Vaccination Clinic Support
These are all walk-through clinics, so the work is much simpler. Volunteers help pass out clipboards and direct foot traffic through the clinic. Alice Ely alice.ely@uvpublichealth.org would like to have a few folks able to arrive about 45 minutes before the clinics open, but most volunteers would be able to leave by the end time (or earlier). We would need no more than 2 to 4 volunteers for each clinic, and I do have a few other sources for volunteers, so this is not all on you.
LOCATION
2-4 Volunteers Needed
 
Plainfield Elementary School
92 Bonner Road, Meriden, NH
Saturday, October 7, 10 am to 1 pm
 
  1. John Yacavone jyac37@gmail.com
 
  1. Ernst Oidtmann  
 
  1. Dan Russell drussell@geokon.com
 
  1. Phil Hammond [to confirm]
 
Enfield Community Building
308 US Route 4, Enfield, NH
Thursday, October 12, 4 to 7
 
  1. Bruce Bergeron
  2. Holly Bergeron
  3. Hank Clarke hank.clarke46@gmail.com
  1. Angela Nelson
  2. Tim Guaraldi
  3.  
  4.  
  5.  
Orford Congregational Church
617 NH Route 10, Orford, NH
Saturday, October 21, 10 am to 1 pm
 
  1. Marilyn Bedell m.k.bedell@comcast.net
 
  1. Ron Bedell r.j.bedell@comcast.net
Still need help here too.
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  1.  
 
Bradford
 
  1. Ernst Oidtmann
  2. They found other volunteers in Bradford
Mascoma Community Health Center
18 Roberts Road, Canaan, NH
Friday, October 27, 4 to 7 pm
 
  1. Ernst Oidtmann
  1. Dan Russell drussell@geokon.com
  2.  
  3.  
 
 
 
Windsor
Location to be announced
Oct 28th, 10 AM to 1 PM
 
 
 
  1. Date sent to Rotary Clubs of Windsor and WRJ.
  • Next  Listen Dinner October 10, 2022, Volunteers 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. 
 
********************
Can't help on the October 10th?  Here is another call for helpers from Larry Lowndes at Listen.
 
Hi Volunteers,
You are receiving this email because at some point you asked to know when the Dining Hall needs volunteers. Below are some dates when we do not have any volunteer teams scheduled and we would love some help. Positions include "Cooking and Serving” and/or "Dining Hall Monitoring".
If you want to sign up for one of these slots, or to stop receiving these emails send me an email with the specifics. If you haven’t volunteered with us before, don’t worry! There will be people here to walk you through it all.
Here’s when we have empty slots for the next few weeks:
Cooking and Serving: Cooking starts at 2:30 in the Kitchen. Service starts at 4:30pm and goes to 5:30pm. Breakdown lasts around half an hour after we close.
·         Friday, September 29
·         Tuesday, October 3
·         Thursday, October 5
·         Tuesday, October 10 (NOTE: This should be our day to provide volunteers)
·         Thursday October 12
·         Friday the 13th 😨
·         Tuesday,  October 17
·         Friday, October 20
Dining Hall Monitoring: Setup starts around 3:30 which includes getting supplies, the Salad Bar, and Desserts ready for service. There are opportunities to engage with guests. Breakdown lasts about half an hour.
·         Friday, September 29
·         Friday, September 6
·         Friday, September 13
·         Friday, October 20.
  • If you are interested in volunteering weekly on Fridays for this position, please reach out to me to discuss the possibility.
 
The available dates may fill up before you get a chance to respond. Please double-check with me to make sure the date you choose is still available. And again, thank you for all you do for Listen Community Services.
Larry
Larry Lowndes 
Community Dinner Manager 
  • Listen Holiday Baskets
Stay turned for info about Listen Holiday Basket Helper 2023.
 
As in past years, holiday basket sponsors will purchase gifts for children and seniors.  Each spnosr will purchase 3 warm winter clothing items and a $50 grocery gift card.  Other items to purchase will be optional .  Community members are also invited to donate their time to help assemble and distribute holiday baskets.  However we participate, Listen will be grateful for any help we can give them to bring cheer to Upper Valley families this holiday season.
 
 
 
Now on to Golf and Brew Fest 2024
CHEERS!!
 
  • Time to order your Rotary Wear for Fall!
  • Top Stitch Rotary Vests and Jackets 
   
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.
 
Rotary News

2024-2026 Director Chris Etienne

(Chris Etienne will be the Director who covers our Rotary District in 2024-2025)
 
Chris Etienne, Past District Governor from District 6290, was selected as the 2024-2026 Rotary International Director for Zone 28!
 
The Zone 28 Nominating Committee met at the end of September and selected 2007-2008 District 6290 Governor Chris Etienne to serve as 2024-2026 Rotary International Director, representing our paired Zones (28 & 32).
 
Her nomination, should there be no challenge per the Rotary International Bylaws, becomes official after December 1, 2022.
 
She will follow current Director Drew Kessler from Zone 32 and serve on the Board of Directors beginning July 1, 2024.
 
Chris is an Associate Broker for Harbor Sotheby’s International Realty and Director of Leasing for Bay Harbor Company in Bay Harbor, Michigan. She has had a career in real estate since 2001 and has been in sales for more than 30 years, previously as Vice President of Treasury Management Sales for National City Bank. Chris is currently serving as Vice President of the Emmet Association of Realtors. She obtained her bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland European Division in Heidelberg, Germany, and her MBA from Lake Superior State University.

Chris serves on the board of trustees of North Central Michigan College and as chair of the North Central Michigan College Foundation board. Chris was appointed by former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder in 2011 to serve on the Michigan Women’s Commission and served as chair from 2016 to 2020. Chris received the Athena Award in 2007 and the Emmet Association of Realtors Realtor of the Year award in 2014.

Chris joined Rotary in 1990 and is honored to be a member of the Rotary Club of Petoskey, Michigan in District 6290 since 1991. She has served as club president, district governor, district membership chair and district Rotary Foundation chair. She is currently serving as district Peace Fellowships chair. Chris has served at the zone level as facilitator, learning leader, lead training coordinator, Institute chair, Rotary Coordinator and Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator. She has served Rotary International as training leader at the International Assembly, President’s Representative, Regional Leaders Global Institute lead trainer and assistant moderator, and on the convention promotions committee for Sao Paulo, Hamburg and Houston. She is currently serving as moderator for the RI Global Support Seminar and RI Global Philanthropy Seminar, on the WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Rotary Action Group Board of Directors, and is chair of the HANWASH (Haiti National Clean Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Strategy) Champion Partnerships subcommittee.

Chris is passionate about the work of The Rotary Foundation and has participated in National Immunization Days (NID) for polio eradication in India and Nigeria. She is a recipient of The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service and most recently The Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award. Chris and her husband, Dennis Lindeman, are Major Donors and members of the Bequest Society. She and Dennis reside in Petoskey, Michigan.
 
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