Have an idea for a speaker? Give the information to Steve Whitman
For all meeting you have the option of joining us in person (Dwinell Room at Harvest Hill) or via Zoom. Zoom link will be included on the Agenda
March 2, 2023,No Meeting on March 2nd. Instead, we will meeting on Saturday,
Saturday, March 4, 2023, Round 2 of the District Speech Contest. Lunch tobe served at the end of the contest. (lunch will cost $10...are usual fee fro lunch.
March 9, 2023, TBD
March 16, 2023, Kathleen Vasconcelos. Kathleen is the executive Director of the Grafton County Senior Citizens Council.
March 22nd (WEDNESDAY AT 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM, CLUB VISIONING/Strategic Planning. Make every effort to attend.(Dinner from Jake's will be served)
March 23, 2023, No Meeting on March 23
April 6, 2023, Ernst Oidtmann, His Father's Diary [the diary chronicles the last year of WWII in the Netherlands.
Marilyn Bedell provided an overview of our club's history of strategic planning and the plans for the upcoming session on March 22, 2023 from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM at City Hall in the City Council Chamber.
The first step in strategic planning is called Visioning.
The visioning team is from our Rotary District.
PDG ERIC DENU, Middlebury, is the team leader.
He will be working with:
DGE Susan Cherry – St Johnsbury
PDG Richard Fox – Charlotte-Sherburne-Hinesburg (CSH)
PDG Jamie Milne – St Johnsbury
Marilyn reminded us that that everyone who is helping us with this exercise is a Rotarian, just like you. They are VOLUNTEERING to help us. The visioning session that we did with a District team was in 2018. It was developed prior the Rotary’s new ACTION PLAN. The Team hasn’t done a strategic planning session since the onset of COVID. They have modified the visioning session to relate to the Rotary International’s Action Plan. It will be up to all of us, to let them guide us through the the process. It may not be perfect, but it will be up to us to make it relevant to our club.
Yogi Berra once said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up someplace else.”
Sean Peek, Business News Daily shared that:
Vision statements are essential because they reveal a common goal and direction for your organization. You can craft a compelling vision statement by infusing it with passion, making it inspiring, and aligning it with your organization's values and goals.
Vision statements describe your organization’s “why.”
Mission statements describe the “who” and “what” of your organization.
Marilyn reviewed some club archives and found our vision statements from 2009 and 2018.
2009:Vision Statement – Our club of about 45 members, one of four in the Upper Valley, actively engages all club members in leadership opportunities and training and in the approximately twenty service projects we now undertake from speech contests to leading tri-annual clean ups of the Mascoma River. The club offers the opportunity for you to participate in these projects and to lead our club in providing service on projects you are passionate about. Our club is actively engaged in developing additional ways of providing more fellowship opportunities and more service to the Upper Valley community and internationally.
2018: Vision Statement– The Rotary Club of Lebanon will be a vibrant club as measured by having:
A good mix of age and gender in membership,
Excellent weekly programs,
Meaningful local and international service projects,
A strong financial base.
We will be known as the “go to” club for literacy and youth service. In addition, we will participate in international service projects in
Ghana, Haiti and El Salvador.
In 2018 we developed a mission statement too.
Our Mission Statement – We will be known as the “go to” club for literacy and youth service; and support of programs for drug and alcohol prevention and treatment. In addition, we will participate in international service projects in Ghana and El Salvador.
We developed a set of goals to achieve by 2021:
Membership – 100 Members
All members want to be of service
Clean, concise club communications
Create an annual ethics award and hold a vocational/career fair.
Have classification talks.
Support Listen.
Develop our “String of Pearls”.
Support literacy.
Send Interact student Overseas.
Partner with existing international service projects.
Have interact clubs at LHS and MVRHS
Establish a Rotaract Club at River Valley
Start 2 Early Act Clubs in our grade schools.
Start a Brew Fest
Our fund raisers will net approx. $2,000 per member.
Start a music Event.
All members donate to the Rotary Foundation.
Offer a free membership to a graphic designer under the age of 50 to support the club.
Have an integrated PR plan, and a PR committee.
Sing at meetings.
Despite not looking at our strategic planning document from 2018, we did accomplish many of our goals. Though our dreams of 100 members did not become a reality and is a concern for many of us.
Marilyn then went on to review Rotary Action Plan. Read about the action plan by clicking here and watch video posted at beginning of this newsletter.
When Marilyn asked Eric Denu to share a little about their plan for leading the session, he asked us to:
Start thinking about how the Rotary Action Plan fit into Lebanon Rotary Clubs objectives?
In addition, he shared:
The visioning session we will hold is just the first step in the process. It is to collectively gather information from the members to see what direction the Lebanon Rotary club should be working towards.
The Vision session will focus on the areas of service (Club, Community, Vocational, International and Youth) and time will be spent on each but most likely, more time on club and community support.
The visioning session we will hold is just the first step in the process. It is to collectively gather information from the members to see what direction the Lebanon Rotary club should be working towards.
Keep in mind we are looking into the future and yet is OK to reflect back. We just shouldn’t get stuck in the past.
What should we be doing to:
Increase our impact
Expand our reach
Engage our members and others in our projects
How do we adapt to a changing environment?
What should we be doing in each area of service?
Club
Community
Vocational
International
Youth
Rotary Foundation
At the end of the talk various members shared their thoughts about the importance of this session and why we hope many members will join us in person or virtually.
A lot of our post presentation conversation was talking about membership and engaging members in the work of the club.
Some additional information was sent via email to members after the meeting. Including an article about the 5 ingredients for a successful club. If you didn’t get the email, let Marilyn know.
Rotary of Lebanon Club
Meeting Minutes from the February 23, 2022 Meeting
Ed Friedman called the meeting to order at 12:03 PM.
Phil Rentz led us in reciting the 4-way Test.
Marilyn Bedell then provided an overview of the Club Visioning/Strategic Planning Session. See story above, and the email that was sent after the meeting.
Ed Friedman then asked for Happy Dollars:
Ed Friedman started by letting us know that his grand-daughter Lainey has doubled her weight, and making progress.
Paul Tierney reflected how cooking dinners at Listen helps make Rotary "real" for him. Doing this service is so rewarding. He also shared he has been reading two books about DEI.
Marion Steiner shared that her daughter continues to do well in college and on the way to becoming a physical therapist.
Rich Wallace talked about UNH/Maine hockey. UNH won two games with shootouts! Very exciting
Hank is proud of Marion as a parent.
Phil Bush praised Ortho and PT who have helped him get back to shoveling snow after his hip fracture.
Ron Michaud announced that Peter Mason, MD will be the medical director for Headrest.
Marilyn Bedell reported that both she and Ron had wellness visits at DH and all is good.
Bruce Bergeron's magic mouse selected Rich Wallace for the car wash.
Phil Rentz reminded us that the speech contest on Saturday March 4th will replace our March 2nd Meeting. The speech contest will begin around 11 AM, and lunch will follow. Place: Dwinell Room at Harvest Hill. Please come!
Phil Bush reminded us that we will be holding a Styrofoam collection on April 1st. See info below. Volunteers will be need to help with the collection.
A 100th Anniversary meeting will be held on Friday, February 24th.
The meeting was then adjourned by David Crandall with the reciting of our Rotary Motto.
One Profits Most Who Serves Best
Raffle
Car Wash
Rich Wallace won the car wash!
Members at the meeting in person and via Zoom included: Marilyn Bedell, Ron Bedell, Bruce Bergeron, Phil Bush, Dean Cashman, Hank Clarke, David Crandall, Jim Damren, Ed Friedman, Tim Guaraldi, Ahmad Haidari, Will Koppenheffer, Jane Mason, Ron Michaud, Bruce Pacht, Phil Rentz, Bill Secord, Paul Tierney, Rich Wallace, Steve Whitman, John Yacavone
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.
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.
I set up this Doodle for volunteers to sign up to help in the senior center on Mondays and Wednesday 8-10am, through the end of February. Up to 2 people can sign up for each volunteer slot. Thank you for sharing this with your Rotary Club!
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
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.
As the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approached, Rotary magazine’s Wen Huang went on a personal trip to Europe, where he witnesses the resilience of the Ukrainian people and the wide reach of Rotary’s global network. In the second installment of his two-part report, Huang crosses the border from Poland to Ukraine.
Donate to the Rotary Foundation
Ukraine Disaster Response Fund.
Friday, 10 a.m., Southeastern Poland
“I can smell Ukraine now,” exclaims Vasyl Polonskyy with a broad smile on his boyish face. “We are getting very close to the border.”
We’re zooming through southeastern Poland on a newly paved country road. Polonskyy pokes his head out the window and takes a deep breath. I do the same but fail to catch the scent of anything distinctively Ukrainian. Polonskyy reads my thoughts. “Only we Ukrainians can detect the unique smell of our land,” he says. “Each time I return from trips abroad, I always know I’m home, just from the smell of it. I love my country very much, and the war has only made my love stronger.”
I met Polonskyy earlier this morning in the Polish town of Zamość. Tall with a slender build, he’s the president-elect of the Rotary Club of Ukraine Unity Passport. He rose at dawn to drive across the border to fetch me.
Following the Russian invasion, the Ukrainian government prohibited most men up to age 60 from leaving the country, to make them available for military service. I ask Polonskyy about his military status. “Not yet,” he replies. “I’m helping my country in a different way.” Equipped with a special pass, he and other Rotary members drive into Poland several times a month to collect food, medicine, clothing, and electric generators donated by Rotary clubs around the world; they arrange for the distribution of those necessities to hard-hit cities across Ukraine. Shortly before my visit, they traveled to Poland to pick up the second of two ambulances donated and driven from Germany to Poland by members of the Rotary Club of Medford Sunrise, New Jersey. They also recently returned with a minibus packed with medical supplies from Rotarians in Finland. Read more by Clicking Here
No new Wild Polio cases reported this week. See this week's attached report.
What is that Polio Picture? The European Polio Conference, organized by Polio-France in cooperation with the European Polio Union (EPU), will be held on 25-27 May in Nancy, France. Registration details and further information are available here.
nOPV2 rollout: Approximately 585 million doses of nOPV2 have been administered across 27 countries under its WHO Emergency Use Listing (EUL) to date. An additional 14 countries have met the requirements for nOPV2 use in the event of an outbreak.
A Win Against Polio is a Win For Global Health!
2023 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Case Total - 3, Indonesia - 2, Nigeria - 1
2022 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Case Total - 762 Afghanistan - 43, Algeria - 3, Benin - 10 (3 in 2021), Cameroon - 2 (3 in 2021), Central African Republic - 5, Chad -43 (0 in 2021), DR Congo - 379 (28 in 2021), Eritrea - 1, Ethiopia - 1, Ghana - 3, Indonesia - 1, Israel - 1, Madagascar - 14 (13 in 2021), Malawi - 4, Mali - 1, Mozambique - 21 (2 in 2021), Niger - 14 (18 in 2021), Nigeria - 47 (415 in 2021), Pakistan - 8, Somalia - 5 (1 in 2021), Sudan - 1, Togo - 2, United States - 1, Yemen - 161 (69 in 2021) .
New Polio Cases & Samples reported in the last week - Afghanistan - 2 WPV1 Samples, Algeria - 2 cVDPV2 Samples, DR Congo - 4 cVDPV2 Cases, Madagascar - 2 cVDPV1 Cases + 8 Samples, Mozambique - 2 cVDPV1 Cases, Yemen - 1 cVDPV2 Case + 5 Samples.
2023 Wild Polio Cases - 0
Pakistan No new Wild Polio cases reported this week. Twenty Wild Polio cases reported in 2022. One Wild Polio Case reported in 2021. The most recent case had an onset of paralysis on 9/20/22. No WPV1 Samples and no cVDPV2 Positive Environmental Samples were reported this week in Pakistan.
Afghanistan No new Wild Polio cases reported this week. Two Wild Polio Cases reported in 2022 . Four Wild Polio cases reported in 2021 The most recent case had an onset of paralysis on 9/10/22. Afghanistan reported 56 Wild Polio cases in 2020. Two WPV1 Samples and no cVDPV2 Positive Environmental Samples were reported this week in Afghanistan.
Our Goal is Global Polio Eradication!!
Terry Ziegler, Polio Update Newsletter Editor
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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