Prior to the start of the meeting Marilyn Bedell talked about working with user support at Microsoft for 2 and 1/2 hours without a resolution to her no webcam problem.  The next day she called Dell and with in 15 minutes they helped her fix the problem of no webcam...who would have know she had accidently covered the webcam with a toggle switch she didn't know was there...oops. She was delighted she didn't have to reset her computer to factory setting which was the advise she got from Microsoft.

 

We talked about the inordinate number of spam calls and all they ways people have though of ways to scam us.

• Hank Clarke called for the ringing of the Rotary bell at  12:01 PM. 
• Bill Secord recited the 4-Way Test without missing a beat.
• Hank then immediately turned the meeting over the the 100 Anniversary Committee led by David Crandall. Dave shared that leading this group has been some of the most meaningful work he has done as a member of our club.  There is some information about the report, and the presentations of the three projects currently under discussion below.  Note: The meeting was recorded.  We encourage anyone who wasn't at the meeting to view the video by Clicking Here It will take several seconds for it to load to your computer.  (Aside...If you took the time to watch the video would you let Marilyn Bedell know.  Please comment and let here know if she should always record our speakers on Zoom.)
• Announcements:
  • Bruce Pacht presented a proposal to make a donation to PolioPlus at the Rotary Foundation.  We made no donations last year, and this payment will get us back on track to support both Rotary International and The Rotary Foundations' #1 priority.  Bruce made the motion to contribute $2,500 to End Polio.  The motion was seconded by Marion Steiner.  The motion passed in the affirmative unanimously.
  • Ron Bedell reviewed the plans for our holiday party and Yankee swap at the Quechee in at Marshland Farm.
    • We have 27 Rotarians and guests coming to the party. 
    • We will gather between 5:15 and 5:30.  Beverages can be ordered at the bar and brought to your table.
    • Each table will have assigned seating.
    • If you haven't sent Ron you check for the meal, please bring it with you.  $40/person.  Make check out to Ron Bedell.
    • Hors d’oeuvres to share will be places at each dining table.
    • Note:  If you have not presented your vaccine card at at meeting, and any guest will need to show their Covid-19 vaccine card at the door.  No verification of vaccine, no entry to the party.
    • Do not come if you have any symptoms of Covid-19.
    • Please wear your mask unless you are actively eating or drinking.
• We didn't have time for happy dollars.
• The meeting then adjourned at 1:14 PM by ringing our bell and reciting our Rotary motto:

 

Marion and Dave reviewed parks that have been visited to get ideas for the park. The types of instruments that could be placed were reviewed.  The instruments have a projected lifespan of 20-25 years, though the mallets would need to be replaced more frequently. Sound levels were discussed, and were described as acoustic, somewhat muted, not overpowering. Plan has been discussed with city officials and Parks and Recreation. Marion has reached out to nearby businesses, and has yet to hear back from them.  It is believed that this the park elements would draw people to the mall and could help increase customer traffic to businesses and restaurants on the mall.

 

We received quotes from two vendors for a complete Music Park:

 $53,200 & $28,599

 A lot depends on type and quantity of musical instruments purchased

 Installation, approximately $10,000

 20 Year Warranty

Final points to consider

 Music Parks are fun and different and can be used by a wide age-range of children

 A regular playground exists nearby in Colburn Park, and this would be something new

 The Lebanon Mall space is adjacent to the recently-completed rail trail tunnel

 The playground can be used for many months of the year- whenever children can play outside

 The cost is reasonable, and it would be an attractive project from a fundraising standpoint

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There are three potential elements that can be considered:
1.Pavilion along the rail trail

2.Disc golf course

3.Dog Park

Ernst provided data on how many people use the rail trail.

 

Ernst showed us pictures of the site that is under consideration on a piece of land owned by Timken.

 

Timken in interested in supporting the project. Engineers have reviewed the site and confirm it is doable. The pavilion would be constructed at about half the size of the one at the Rusty Berring's Skate Park. 

 

The Pavilion would:

 

Disc Golf Course would be located in the woods on the Timken Property

 The course would begin adjacent to the Pavilion

 9 holes

 Some trees would need to be cleared – but not many

 Timken likes the idea

 

 Would be located near the trail entrance by the Lebanon Cinema (approx. 500 feet from the Pavilion)

 Plenty of parking and easy access for dog owners

 Scenic location next to the Mascoma River

Approximate Cost

 Excavation Cost: $20,000

 Pavilion construction: $15,000

 9-hole disc golf course: $10,000

Golf hole cages, golf tee pads, tree clearing

 Dog Park: $7,000

Clearing area, fence installation

 

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No time for happy dollars this week. 

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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.  

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