Christmas tree sale. Jon Ruggles reported that sales were brisk. 100% full on signups.
Gerry Carrier reported that Salvation Army bell ringing will be on Friday, December 18, 10:00 to 7:00 at the Market Basket on Fort Eddy Road
Raffle tickets. Tickets are being sold on-line and at the tree sale.
Birthdays
Bill Ames hit the big 7-0. It’s been a strange year. He and his wife bought a new home and they are staying there.
Happy Bucks
Chris Parkinson reported that he is working on a Clean Water project with our Nicaraguan friends. A hurricane wiped out the water lines and they are being replaced with new lines that will hold up much better in storms.
Gerry Carrier was happy because he and Harry Judd sold 16 trees and 4 wreaths on Thursday.
Tamar Roberts was happy because she presented the audit to Chester School District via Zoom. She was dressed up within the camera view and she had pajama pants on.
David Stack was happy that the Town’s Holiday Parade was such a success. It was great to see all of the people all along the 14-mile route.
Donna Deos was happy that she got to hold her 2 year old grandchild in her arms, she will be assuming a new role with the District and Betsy gave her a folding table.
Dick Swett was happy to sell trees with Peter Imse and see the parade.
Bryant had fun participating in the parade with Virg.
Mark Lavelle was happy to see everyone.
Program
Eric Anderson introduced our speaker, Heather Farid, director of the SPCA. It has been different type of year due to COVID-19. They did 1,080 adoptions last year and 763 this year. Fundraising has been difficult, and they have been doing a lot of virtual programs and fundraisers. They are looking for new board members. The new dog park in Concord is a big improvement over the old park. There have been a lot of upgrades and it is more visible and accessible. They continue to offer programs that have been adapted to meet social distancing guidelines.
