Today’s Greeter: Michelle Fortin welcomed members to Bow Rotary and offered some words of wisdom
Attendance:
- 37 Bow Rotarians (at the time of the pledge)
- 0 Visiting Rotarians
- 1 Guest
- 1 Guest speaker: Jonathan Noury-Elliard from NH Rocks
Total of 39
Announcements:
- Dick Swett introduced Brayden Wesler to give an Interact update:
- Brayden Wesler spoke about some of the recent + upcoming efforts:
- Flock of flamingos taking a break, will return in spring
- Peanut butter drive just completed
- Now doing canned food drive
- Pie making – 34 pies went to Windmill Restaurant
- Sponsored Bow Welfare child
- Roadside cleanup efforts continue
- Sent supplies to soldiers across the seas
- Joining forces with Earlyact
- Spring fun-run (April/May)
- Bird seed wreaths fundraiser (future endeavor)
- Looking for Rotary’s support
- Great job to our Interact & Earlyact students!
- Brayden Wesler spoke about some of the recent + upcoming efforts:
- Donna Deos: Update on Karen Wadsworth and her “efforts” to quit smoking. Karen was injured in a fall and club members are being asked to keep her in your prayers. For direct contact information, see Clubrunner or contact Donna.
- Matt Gatzke: Club discussion on the topic of political messages versus the club constitution
- Matt Gatzke: district discussion on vaccine and possibly involving club members in future distribution efforts should they be needed. More info as it becomes available. To view the district meeting, please follow this link: https://youtu.be/AXiC_XbB1ok
- Matt Gatzke: wallpaper arrives on Saturday for Old Town Hall
- Rick Minard: 4 way speech test coming soon. It will be virtual (zoom) this year
- Joya Dennehy: Please make it a point to reach out to our new member Carol Niegisch and introduce yourself
Sergeant at Arms:
Happy Birthday: Linda Bliss continues to be well, family is well, and looks forward to Rotary projects
Happy Birthday: Linda Bliss continues to be well, family is well, and looks forward to Rotary projects
Happy Bucks:
- Jeanne Richards: To Matt Gatzke and his keeping everything positive during these tough times + Jon Ruggles for sending help to her house so quickly.
- Gerry Carrier: Happy $10 + self-fine of $10
- Matt Gatzke: Happy puppy news
- Dean Cascadden: upcoming budget committee meeting on Feb 1 – nearly finalized. Bids for elementary project will be looked at on Mon – budget hearing Feb 8 for town and school. Both viewable via Zoom
- Michelle Olivier: logo fine + new niece to announce
- Michelle Fortin: happy $5 – got 2nd vaccine + had an unwelcomed encounter with a snowboarder on the slopes
- Mike Griffin: logo fine + shared a picture of a local realtor……
Program:
Matt Dodge announced Jonathan Noury-Elliard from NH Rocks
Matt Dodge announced Jonathan Noury-Elliard from NH Rocks
NH Rocks is a community development entity – helping NH communities. NH Rocks aims to strengthen the local economy through affordable residential tourism and modern business success strategies. Ultimately, we work to promote a better New Hampshire. We "close the loop" between businesses and residents, effectively increasing savings for both. For businesses, we offer tremendous value and opportunity to save on taxes, alongside affordable business success services (e.g.: accounting, marketing, consulting, content creation, etc.) via NH Means Business. This is to offset the discounts offered to residents through the Locals Card.
The Locals Card is the only state-wide discount and events membership exclusive to residents. By keeping the cost of this membership low, residents realize their value rapidly. Over time, the savings equate to hundreds of dollars for the individual which eases the burden of bills and allows for greater local participation.
Question + Answer period followed
For more information visit https://nhrocks.com/
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert Louf