Today’s Greeter: Mike Fortier welcomed members and guests to Bow Rotary.
President Gale called the meeting to order at 7:30am
Attendance:
41 Bow Rotarians
0 Visiting Rotarian(s)
1 Guest(s)
0 Guest speaker(s)
Total of 42
Announcements:
Tony G. asked for anyone that is interested to contact him about GSE. The trip is to India this year. The person was to be between 25 and 40 years old and not related to a Rotarian He is also looking for someone that might be interested becoming district governor in the future.
Chris P. is helping to head-up two events one in Vt. and the other in Nashua N.H. All Rotarians are invited to a night a prizes raffles and an all-round fun evening ask Chris for more details.
Gail K. again announced the retirement event for Chief Cummoford at the Baker Free Library between 3 and 6 on Thursday
Birthdays/New Member Inductions:
Karen W. had a pretty good year. She listed off some of her body parts that needed up-keep and repair. She was still standing so the repairs must have worked.
Sargent at Arms:
Fines: John R., Dave S. were fined for logos
Happy Bucks:
Allen K. spent 13 days sailing around the coast of Maine.
Matt G. talked about a visit from a former exchange student from Chile. He and his wife celebrated their 34 wedding anniversary with a trip to Maine.
Robert L. went to San Diego on business
Tony G. and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to New Zealand
Jeff K. went to British Columbia to try to catch fish.
Jeannie R. just got back from a trip to Denmark and Copenhagen
Raffle:
Won by John H. but better luck next time in selecting the joker
Program:
The time was taken up talking about the up-coming Rotary Auction.
Details were explained and members were ask to help with the fund raising part. Concerning the best way to connect with donator were brought up. We have three main supports already and several $500.00 contributors. It seems that things are moving to the right direction and with everyone’s help we will have another successful auction.
Gail gaveled the meeting closed at 8:30
Respectfully summited
Tom Ives
