Bulletin For August 26, 2016

Bob D., greeter, welcomed one and all to Bow Rotary.

President Gale called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. sharp.

Attendance: 40 Bow Rotarians, (no guests, visitors or speakers).

 

Noreen C. – Auction update.  Next week we will get a full update, but we still need sponsors!

Peter I. – Upcoming Primary. Need help with the ballot counting so as to be ready in time.

Chris P. – The Past and Current President plaque has been updated.  Chris also updated us on the District Expo (November 10th) and the Golf Tournament.  7 of the 8 players showed up and the B team beat the A team this year.  The B team placed 4th, and the overall trophy went to Vermont this year.

Nate S. – Facebook Page/Marketing update.  Explained how Facebook could be used as a great recruiting tool and talked about the increased activity that will be happening.  I encourage all members with Facebook to go to the page and "Like" it.  The link is here: https://www.facebook.com/Bow-Rotary-Club-116255888424208/

 

Fines: Chris P., John R. for logos.

 

Ken M. – One for his wife traveling, and another for being able to do anything he wants while she’s away!

Noreen C. – Happy to be healing up and Vertical.  Was great to see her stand up out of her wheelchair.

Harry J. – Did his best to put rumors of Chief of Police Eric C’s retirement from the town of Bow to bed.

Ben K. – Spent time at the cabin on the lake.

Peter I. – Saw Kate Putnum, who sends her love and best wishes to the club.

Steve L. – His son and family have moved back in.

Nate S. – Went on a 3-day bike trip.

Judy G. – Was happy for the chance to see the Loons and their baby chicks.

Bob C. – Exchange student (and her husband) who was here in 2002-3 is back for Becka Keys’ wedding.  Having a gathering Monday night for anyone interested.

David G. – Gave a dollar 4 ways. And busted my chops (Nate S) for saying it was a "shocker" that he was late last week in the Bulletin.  He proved me wrong by being early this week.

John R. – for the article in the Bow Times, wanted to say thank you all.

 

Raffle:  Past President Mike G. had an opportunity to look at the deck of cards from the other side of the podium.  But…he didn’t pull the Joker.

 

Since we did not have a speaker, new Bow member Matt Dodge (previously a member in Meredith) gave a Classification talk.  Matt talked about his background as a competitive ski racer and his work history from teaching economics in Upstate NY, eventually leading up to his current position at UBS as a Wealth Manager.  In true Rotarian fashion, he expressed his interest in being involved with folks who want to improve their community.

 

Bulletin Editor for August: I just wanted to thank all who helped me with my first time doing the newsletter.  And I apologize for spelling so many names wrong and not getting everyone’s last name (Sorry Betsey Patten)!

 

Respectfully Submitted,