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
October 13, On Zoom — World Polio Day, Kris David, End Polio Now Coordinator Region 39 East, President-Elect Rotary Club of Providence, Rhode Island, District 7950 Governor 2015-2016
Bio: Kristine David is a retired educator who worked as an advocate for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in California, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. She also worked as the marketing manager for the Rhode Island Flower Show.
Kris has been a Rotarian for 30 years. Her home club is the Rotary Club of Providence where she is currently the President-Elect.
Kris served as District Governor for District 7950 during the 2015-2016 Rotary year. She has also served as the District’s Foundation Chair from 2018-2021 and the Youth Exchange Chair from 2010-2015.
She currently is serving as one of Rotary International’s End Polio Now Coordinators for 11 districts in the northeast of the United States.
Kris is a Major Donor of the Rotary Foundation and a recipient of the Rotary Foundation Citation of Meritorious Service Award.
October, 20, 2022 (note this is a date change), In Person at Harvest Hill — Dr. Jennifer L. Scott, PsyD, ABPP Executive Director, Southern Vermont AHEC
October 27, 2022 via Zoom - TBA
November 3, 2022 in person - TBA
November 10, 2022 on Zoom — Rotary Foundation Month, Brenda Cressey, Past Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair
November 17, 2022, In Person — Rotary District 7850 Governor, Caroline Earle
November 24, 2022 - NO MEETING THANKSGIVING DAY
Rotary of Lebanon Club
Meeting called to order by Ed Friedman, but it was hard to get our members attention as they were more interested in buying leftover beer from Beer Fest. If you missed the opportunity to buy beer, there are still many cans left to be sold.
Ernst Oidtmann lead us in signing our Rotary welcome song and golden oldie, that predated all of our births.
Bruce Pacht lead us in the 4-Way Test.
Ed Friedman welcomed our prospective member, Mila Dela Pena. Mila has just retired from Dartmouth-Hitchcock. She will now be able to attend our meeting starting in November. Mila belonged to Rotary in the Philippines and is looking forward to joining us as full fledged member.
We then enjoyed our buffet lunch.
Hank went on the search of Happy/Sad dollars (see below)
Ed Friedman inducted Kirk Baird as our newest member. Kirk was a Rotary member in the Rotary Club of New Haven, CT, USA.
Hank then recapped our successful Beer Fest. Our gross income was $35,876, after expenses he still believes our net income will be between $21,000 and $22,000. He reminded us that in t he future, getting more sponsors will be the best way to increase our net income for this event. Hank praised the committee who worked to plan the event. We then gave Hank a round of applause for his leadership in coordinating this event. We thanked Phil Rentz for being our incoming chair for Beer Fest 2023.
Bruce Bergeron reminded everyone to make sure they pay him for the beer they want prior to leaving the meeting.
David Crandall provided an update on harmony park. He shared pictures of the park design (elements will be in Rotary blue and gold); were it will be located on he Mall in Lebanon (near Village Pizza); and a picture of a 4 foot X 4 foot Rotary sign that was laser cut that will be used to let the public know the park was donated by Lebanon Rotary. We will have to get a sign permit to place it at the park (the sign should be maintenance free for 20 years). The cost of the park will be $48,875, the sign and installation will cost $5,500 for a total cost of $54,375. This is slightly over our $50,000 budget, but the money available to cover the additional expense. Installation of the part will happen in late April. The 100th Anniversary Committee hopes to have a community gathering (hamburger/hotdog BBQ or an ice cream social to formally dedicate the park in mid-May. They also suggest we have a Rotary celebration of our 100th at Change Over 2023 as the 5th Thursday meeting in June, 2023. If was suggested this be a dinner at a restaurant rather than Harvest Hill.
Ed Friedman thanked Tim Guaraldi and and Anna for hosting the President's Picnic. He let us know that he and Shelly were still at Tim's where they say a trailing light in the sign. They next day, they learned they saw the Space X rocket.
Bruce Bergeron reminded us
That we sill need one more volunteer for the Listen Dinner. Please come if you are able to do this.
We need 8 volunteers for the Flu Clinic in Enfield. Please let Bruce know if you can help on October 13th, Thursday from 2 to 6 PM. More info listed below.
StyrofoamTM collection planned for October 29 behind Jake's Coffee on October 29, 2022 from 8 AM to Noon. Let Bruce know if you can help.
Ron Bedell gave an update about the Holiday Party and Famous Yankee Swap. See information about this event below.
Steve Whitman provided an overview of upcoming speakers. See speaker info above.
Meeting adjourned shortly after 1 PM.
Happy/Sad Dollars
Bruce Pacht started with a very sad dollar, he shared that John Yacavone's daughter in-law is nearing end of life. John will be returning from Seattle earlier than planned and won't be able to go to Vancouver.
Bruce Pacht shared news about the upcoming North Country Chordsman Concert, October 15 (Saturday) – Annual Show: How Can I Keep From Singing! Mascoma Valley Regional High School, West Canaan, NH, 7:00 pm The show features performances by our two chapter choruses, Upper Valley favorites, the North Country Chordsmen, and our mixed voices chorus, VoxStars, as well as special guest performances by Harmony Night and other Upper Valley a cappella choruses and ensembles! Tickets are free, though we ask for a suggested donation of at least $10 per ticket to help defray our costs. We also invite you to stay after the show for a light buffet meal with the performers. This, too, is free though your donations are appreciated. Purchasing your tickets online helps us with our planning.
Kirk Baird offered up a dollar in honor of his grandchildren and their involvement in sports.
Marion Steiner was happy about our lovely autumn weather.
Paul Tierney shared with mixed emotion that his wife, Carol is in Denver with the grandkid. He is happy she is able to be with them, but he is missing her.
Tim Guaraldi is counting down to his daughter's wedding. He also pondered how long it would be till Steve Whitman purchase an ATV, as he had fun driving his at the President's picnic.
David Crandall celebrated that he got a silver medal for badminton at the senior games. (keeping quiet that there were only two teams.
Ron Bedell enjoyed spending time with our motorcycling Rotarians from Italy.
Ed Friedman says he will spending the weekend at his cottage and this will be the first time he won't need a ladder to get to the second floor.
Ed Friedman announced that he is delighted to have Ernst Oidtmann joining the Club's leadership team as Vice President. Ed showed us the jacket he received from one of the Rotarians from Italy.
President Ed's new Italian Rotary Jacket
Ernst Oidtmann reflected on his hard fought campaign to be VP. He also shared that his wife, Linda, is up in the Burlington area helping to care for her sister who has some health issues, and her husband who fell and broke his arm. He anticipates that she will be there for a few weeks. He is recruiting volunteers to join him on his Winter March. Let him know if you want to join him for an outdoor adventure.
Hank Clarke enjoyed visiting with our motorcycling Rotarians.
Angela Nelson was veryhappy to announce that the Holiday Basket Helper Program for Listen is back on as preCOVID. We can buy presents for our family, we can help organize baskets at Listen Save the Date - December 12, 2022 to work at Listen to help organize baskets.
Queen of Hearts Card Draw
Bill Babineau pulled the 4 of spades. The hunt for the Queen continues.
Car Wash
Car wash was won by Will Koppenheffer
Supporting Upper Valley Flu Shot Clinics
Fall Flu Clinic Community Service Project
In honor of Dan Affeldt
A handful of years ago Dan brought this wonderful community service project to our club, and its time to mobilize for 2022.
Our club will focus on the Enfield Drive Thru event on October 13th. However, everyone is welcome to volunteer at the other events in Orford, Bradford VT, and Canaan. If you are interested in helping at the other events I suggest reaching out to Alice Ely, the Executive Director at 603-523-7100, or email her at alice.ely@uvpublichealth.org.
ENFIELD INFO
The Enfield event is one of their largest of the season and is a lot of fun. Our responsibility during the event is traffic control and registration. We are hoping for 8+ volunteers. We are welcome to invite non-Rotarians as well.
The next step is to find out who is available to volunteer. Rather than use Doodle, I’m going to ask everyone to RSVP via email.
Mascoma Community Health Center, 18 Roberts Road, Canaan, NH
Friday, October 28, 4 to 7 pm
Listen Community Dinner October 11, 2022!! We need helpers!
From Dean Cashman via Bruce Bergeron: We have 1 slots to fill on October 11, 2022. You need to sign up on the Listen Volunteer Web page: http://vhub.at/lebrot
Sustainable Lebanon Styrofoam™ Collection on October 29, 2022
Sustainable Lebanon is once again partnering with the Lebanon Rotary Club to offer a polystyrene (Styrofoam™) collection day on Saturday, October 29, 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.
Bruce Bergeron will send out a sign-up sheet for members to help on October 19th and October 21st, the day the polystyrene will be delivered to Gilford
Rotary Club of White River Junction's Polar Express
The Polar Express will be on the second weekend in December. The 10th and 11th. Tickets will go on sale on October 15, 2022. Web site for 2022 Polar Express will go live on October 15, 2022.
Holiday Basket Helpers for Listen
Listen 2018
Save the Date: December 12, 2022 to help organize holiday baskets at Listen!!
Angela will be sending information out about our family/families we will purchase gifts for once Listen gives her the details.
HOLIDAY PARTY and FAMOUS YANKEE SWAP
SAVE THE DATE — FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2022 at the QUECHEE INN, QUECHEE VERMONT
$60/person
Lebanon Casino Fundraiser - Spring 2023
Bedell Classic Golf Tournament - See you at the golf course in May 2023!!
Brew Fest 2023
Brew Fest on to
September 2, 2023
CHEERS!!
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.
Here's hoping you will order some Rotary wear soon.
HOW SUCCESSFUL HAS THE EFFORT BEEN TO ERADICATE POLIO?
Because of Rotary’s support, nearly 3 billion children have been immunized against polio and are protected for life against this crippling disease.
Rotary and our partners reduced the number of wild polio cases from 350,000 in 1988 to 140 in 2020. Twenty million cases of paralysis have been averted through this global effort.
The wild poliovirus is now endemic in just two countries, and we won’t stop our effort until we’re able to give children a polio-free world.
Learn more and help The Rotary Foundation make history at endpolio.org.
A modified polio vaccine, nOPV2, is offering new hope in the fight to eradicate polio. The reengineered formula has a lower risk of causing vaccine-derived poliovirus. This means it is less likely that the weakened strain of poliovirus used in the vaccine will mutate and spur outbreaks in communities where immunization levels are low. The vaccine first rolled out in March 2021. In the first half of 2022, more than 370 million doses have been administered in more than 20 countries. Read more about what went into developing this vaccine or listen to the story on our Rotary Podcast.
This week's stories
Rotary pledges $150 million toward polio eradication
Rotary International President Jennifer Jones appeared on the main stage at the star-studded Global Citizen Festival on 24 September to highlight Rotary’s commitment to eradicating polio and announce an additional $150 million pledge toward that end. Jones spoke in front of 60,000 people in New York City and tens of thousands more online and on TV. Learn more about Rotary’s most recent pledge in the fight against this disease.
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