Today’s Greeter: David Scanlan welcomed members to Bow Rotary Attendance: - 37 Bow Rotarians
- 0 Visiting Rotarians
- 2 Guests: Steve Puderbaugh, Dist. Gov. & Geoff Souther, Area Gov.
- 0 Guest speakers
Total of 39 Announcements: - David Scanlan gave a word of encouragement
- Matt Gatzke commented on the board meeting with District Governor 10/15
- Matt Gatzke reported for Judy Goodnow that $2,000 was available for the ceiling painting of the Old Town Hall
- Matt Gatzke announced that Bow Rotary would donate a $100 gift card to the Foundation fundraiser raffle
- Gerry Carrier said that Rotary Park clean up will likely be postponed due to rain tomorrow
- Rob Werner hopes to have more volunteers for roadside pick up – scheduled for Saturday Oct 24. Meet at Route 3A park & ride at 8:00am
- Matt Gatzke announced that David Stack received permission for BR to put up banner
- Chris Parkinson announced that the Rotary Foundation fundraiser event will be on Nov. 12th at 7pm via Zoom. Everyone is welcome to attend. Need to register. There is no cost. Buy raffle tickets.
- Dick Swett – Interact Flamingo Flocks fundraiser. $10 for a 3 day visit to yours or someone else’s yard. Forms are on email.
Sergeant at Arms: Joya Dennehy (sub Ben Kiniry) Happy Bucks: - Joya had connection problems
- No birthdays
- Dick Swett – 10th grandchild!
- Mike Griffin $7 for hiking 7 peaks this year. Highest peaks in New England
- Linda – sad news of David Cook passing
- Bob Couch – trip to Ohio for wedding. Had to quarantine on his return though
- Peter Imse asked Geoff about birdseed wreathes
- Chris Parkinson gave $10 in memory of David Cook
Program: Today’s speaker was Rotary’s District Governor – Steve Puderbaugh District Governor Steve Puderbaugh congratulated the Bow Rotary Club on 50th anniversary. Steve also recognized several members of the club that he has worked with for their service. Steve presented the 2020-2021 theme “Rotary Opens Opportunities” The presentation focused on the service opportunities that are available despite Covid and what can be done instead of what cannot. Rotary Rocks -District wide membership contest Steve gave updates on positive things that are happening throughout the district. Respectfully Submitted, John McCauley |
