President Bryant opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Before the meeting Chris entertained all with the performance of Christmas music. Greeter: Michele Fortin Attendance: - Bow Rotarians 35
- Visiting Rotarians 0
- Guests 0
- Guest speaker 1
Total 36
Announcements: - Matt Gatzke will be the greeter at the next meeting
- Eric Anderson will provide the program at the next meeting
- There will be no meeting on December 21, 2018
- There will be club assembly meeting on December 28, 2018
- The next Board meeting will be on December 17, 2018
- Tom Ives reported that the tree sale is done with only 5 trees left
- The remaining trees were donated to the Salvation Army
- 3 wreaths remained and were purchased at the meeting by club members
- Harry Judd sold the greatest number of trees: 50
- Total receipts = $8,750. Net profit will be approximately $4,000.
- Rick Minard announced that the 4-way test speech contest will be on March 28, 2019, at the Baker Free Library
- Gerry Carrier reminded all that Concord Midnight Merriment is tonight starting at 5:00 pm
- The club will assist in redoing the kitchen at the Old Town Hall. Volunteer needed.
- January 12, 2019, will be dedicated to removing the ceiling and cleaning out
- January 13, 2019, will be dedicated to painting
- The Heritage Committee was consulted on the color(s) to be used
- David Gazaway announced that Salvation Army Bell ringing will be on December 21, 2018, from 1000 – 1900.
A sing-up sheet was circulated. The event is not a club event and done in memory of Beth Page.
In 2017 the club collected $860. - The “hat” (actually a basket) was passed to raise funds for Bow welfare office. The amount raised will be announced next week.
Sergeant at Arms: Gerry Carrier - Steve DeStefano had a happy/sad buck for Rob Hollinger who fell from a ladder and was in a coma. He asked all to pray for Rob. [Scribe note: Rob is no longer in a coma]
- Chris Parkinson had a happy $5 to thank members for contributing for his performance
- Alan Kanegsburg was happy (sort of) about returning from Palm Beach last night
- Bob Couch asked members for assistance at 10:00 on Saturday to take apart the tree stands at the community building
Raffle Winner: Judy Goodnow won. No joker Program: Bob Couch introduced Robert Hough, president of the Aviation Museum of NH. Mr. Hough has been a member of the museum for 16 years and president for 4 years. Mr. Hough presented a video about home-made aircraft and explained the mission and activities of the museum. It is located in the original Art Deco control tower/terminal at the Manchester Airport which was built by the WPA in 1937 and moved (across the runways) to its present location in 1995. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of aviation in NH and providing educational opportunities to young people, include courses for high school credit. The collection includes one of only two bi-planes build in NH. The museum is located at 27 Navigation Road, Manchester and is open 10-4 on Friday and Saturday, and from 1-4 on Sunday. Respectfully Submitted,
Harry Judd |
