Eric Anderson - is happy to be present after a difficult year.  He had recent cataract surgery and is waiting for his final appointment so he can get a proper prescription for reading only.  Eric circulated an obituary for Dick Belrose.  Dick Belrose was a club member, town manager, and involved in town boards.  Dick Belrose sponsored Eric’s membership in 1986.  Eric claims to have not missed a meeting in 40 years and has been married for 53 years.  Eric has been a continuous public official in Bow for 40 years.

Mike Griffin.  Mike’s birthday was on Sunday.  He changed jobs in January, moving from Insurance to CGI Business Solutions and it’s going great.  

Both kids are married and own houses both are expecting children this fall.  Mike has been a member of the club for 19 years.

Judy Goodnow gave a dollar for hearing spring peepers.

Durwood and shared a long….story about Carlton Fisk's famous home run that happened on his birthday 50 years ago.

Vanessa Palange is going to Baltimore to see their aunt and is happy to be away from a house with no water.

Katie Minihan is going on vacation to Germany and France with friends and their kids.

Bill Ames played mahjong with Tamar, Carol, and one of Carol's friends but didn't win any games.

Ryan Anastasi thanked the club for their support after Kendra's dad passed away and gave a happy buck for Jennifer being the speaker.

 

Next week on the 24th, Tom Ives will be the greeter and the program will be a club assembly.

Jennifer Strong-Rain has been in education for over 25 years as a classroom teacher.

Five years ago, she became a program coordinator overseeing student services for Concord Regional Technical Center (CRTC).  Her own children attended CRTC and she has lived in Bow for 25 years with her husband Jeff and her two children.

All programs offer industry-recognized credentials and college credit opportunities.  Students can earn credentials such as OSHA 10 or CPR certifications.

Work-based learning opportunities are required, with business partners like Mr. Ives bindery opening their doors to students.

CRTC (Concord Regional Technical Center) is located at the Concord High School but operates as a separate school.  

It serves nine sending schools, including BOW, with 78 students from BOW attending.

Classes meet five days a week for 90 minutes, focusing on both technical and professional skills.  Professional skills account for 35% of the overall grade.

Program Features:  Students can earn college credits or training hours; cosmetology students can earn up to 360 hours towards licensure.  Teachers come from industry, and bring real-world knowledge and networking opportunities.  CRTC offers 12 programs.

A highly popular program with a six-bay, eight-lift ASE live shop.  Students work on live cars and engage with customers.  Second-year students participate in eight-week internships.

A newer program that will offer AP business next year.  Students are involved with Future Business Leaders of America and community outreach.  There's growing interest in real estate among students.

The program will not be offered next year due to the teacher's retirement.

Addresses the high need for electricians, plumbers, and carpenters.  Students gain knowledge in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and welding.  The program doesn't offer college credit due to the breadth of topics covered.

Covers hair styling, nails, and makeup.  Students can earn up to 360 hours towards their licensure.

Features a teacher with 30 years of experience as a lieutenant.  Includes guest speakers from various fields, such as Fish and Game and the military.  Students recently toured men's and women's prisons.

Students cater events, including serving over 700 students for All State band.  Four students will cater for Jeanne Shaheen in Washington D.C.  The instructor chef, formerly from the White House, emphasizes community service and works with the food bank.

A new program replacing the theater program due to Clint Close's retirement.  Partnering with Concord TV for podcasting and broadcasting opportunities.

A two-teacher program with pathways in education and behavioral science.  Second-year students choose between education and behavioral science pathways.  Six students are interning in BOW and Dumbarton schools.

Taught by active firefighters.  Year one focuses on firefighting, including fire academy training.

Year two focuses on paramedic training, with students aiming to graduate with EMT-B certification.  Bow donated tanks to the program seven years ago.

Students learn design and printing skills.  Students designed the portrait of a graduate and the new SAU67 logo for the Bow school district.  Students earn money through live customer work.

A highly popular program with two teachers.  Year one covers medical terminology and body functions.  Year two offers’ pathways in LNA certification, sports medicine, and extended learning opportunities (ELO).

A new program starting in September due to high industry demand.  Seeking a welding teacher to build the curriculum based on their skill set.

 

Speaker has been involved for 26 years.  Program runs for five weeks with six kids a week, focusing on the basics of working in an environment.  Encourages electricians and plumbers to spend time with kids, as it's a good avenue for those who don't normally get recognition.

There are wait lists for the programs due to space issues and teacher capacity.  Year one has about 450 seats but with over 600 applications.  Space is shared with Concord High, limiting expansion.  Teachers teach three 90-minute blocks, a full schedule, restricting the ability to add more classes without overtime or new hires.

Welding and digital media programs are funded by federal Perkins funds and a trust fund, not taxpayer money.

The program looks for students who need hands-on experience, not just straight-A students.

Classrooms have traditional setups with attached labs for hands-on work.

Only about 50% of year one students return for year two due to limited space.

Some students realize the program isn't the right fit, while others have scheduling conflicts or poor work ethic.  Efforts are made to help students who don't get a seat in the LNA program find alternative pathways.

Vanessa has hosted an intern from the criminal justice program for the past three years.

Kate Amaral handles business outreach and can be contacted for internship opportunities.

Parents should not discount programs like veterinary and criminal justice as pathways to future careers.

About 90% of students pursue further education through college or apprenticeships.

Industries sometimes provide scholarship support, but more promotion of available scholarships is needed.  The program provides a scholarship page to students and is working to increase awareness.  The CRTC offers to help connect organizations with students in the trades for scholarship opportunities.