President Dick opened the meeting at 07:30 and Judy shared some inspiration.
Attendance:
27
Live
7
Zoom
1
Visiting Rotarians
0
Guests
1
Guest Speakers
36
Total
Visiting Rotarian’s Names: Phil Nadeu of Capital Sunrise Club of Concord
Announcements:
Phil Nadeau – looking for headcount for joint meeting on November 11, 4:30p-6p at Franklin Veterans campus.
November 19 Cornhole Tournament at Alan’s of Boscawen. Sign up is going around the room.
Auction update – 180 items valued at $33,000 of items with $9,000 in sponsorship! Let Carol know ASAP if you have items. There are some outstanding raffle tickets, let Carol know if you can sell more.
Ben Kiniry asked if we should connect with any Jamaica clubs after hurricane Melissa to see what assistance we can offer. Ben would love to talk with anyone who wants to help make that happen.
Next week’s greeter – Ken Moulton. Program is Joya Denehy.
Sergeant at Arms: Dave Farr
Birthdays: John Ruggles & Durwoord Sargent
Fines: Dave Farr – late fine and will be collecting on those who missed signing Brad Abel’s book. Happy Bucks:
Matt Gatzke – happy bucks for tech team at old town hall who got us set up.
Peter Imse – no badge. Recently celebrated 46th wedding anniversary!
Ben Kiniry – closing on a new investment property
Phil Nadeau – loved the breakfast thanks to Evelyn
Judy Goodnow – great vacation to Spain, France and Italy
Linda Bliss – Trunk or Treat was a success! Thanks to Eric for taking photos
Carol Niegisch– daughter got married last weekend
Steve DeStefano – went to Red River to watch Bruce Springsteen movie and found it interesting. Great story. Had elbow surgery in hopes to keep baseball going.
Chris Parkinson – PDG Steve Puderbaugh is looking to talk with someone about our auction process. Chris will connect him to Judy and Carol after our auction.
Eric Anderson – happy to take recent photos. First time in 3 months.
Program:Judy Goodnow introduced our speaker Jennifer Goodnam, Executive Director of NH Preservation Alliance
Jennifer spoke about the "Seven to Save", a core program of the NH Preservation Alliance. Shared different projects throughout the state that they are working to save. Some have been saved and others unfortunately not.
This year’s Seven:
Anna H Marsh & Charles Dana Bridges in Hinsdale
Ware Family House in Alstead
Sunset Hill Golf Course Clubhouse in Sugar Hill
Abbie Greenleaf Library in Franconia
Schoolhouses in Farmington and Madison
Merrill C. Dodge House in Greenville
Golden Rod Grange #114 in Swanzey
Overall presentation of the Alliance’s work and mission about projects they work on.
President Dick closed the meeting with a toast to Rotary the world over.
