President Dave opened the meeting at 07:30 and Judy shared a Pope Francis quote “A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just”.
Attendance:
27
Live
6
Zoom
0
Visiting Rotarians
0
Guests
1
Guest Speakers
34
Total
Announcements:
Dave Farr – Board meeting on Monday
Vanessa Palange – Auction raffle tickets ready. 150 given to Interact Club. Drawing will be on the Friday before event ends
Dave Farr – Led further discussion on proposed 3D printer project at BMS. Is it a concern this would be a different approach (once and done projects vs. one with ongoing material needs)? Our goal is to support our local schools. Marcy confirmed this project would not be overstepping the school’s budget process. Dave to compile a materials cost list for further review by the members.
Sergeant at Arms: Barb Griffin
Birthdays: none
Fines: Dick Swett - Late
Happy Bucks:
Ryan Anastasi - Expecting first child in April. Congratulations!
Dave Farr – Busy week with work going well and hoping sales continues
Chris Parkinson – Whistle stop tour in NJ with wife’s maid of honor, 50th class reunion at Trenton State, visited Gettysburg, Monticello, Harper’s Ferry
Gerry Carrier – Celebrated 60th anniversary of first dance
Mike Gula – Doing 1/2 marathon in each New England state, with goal to raise $2,000 for Dana-Farber / Jimmy Fund supporting friends and family diagnosed with cancer
Chase Hagaman – Participated in webinar for NH Business Review, surprised to find it was covered live on NHNPR
Jon Ruggles – Daughter Cheryl passed away from diabetes, family coming to town for celebration of life. Our heartfelt condolences on your loss.
Jerry Kingwill – 40th anniversary of Cobb Hill having been there 38 years, with 16 having owned the business that just sold. He and wife spent time in Maine with friends
Matt Gatzke – Went to Maine to celebrate cousin’s 99th birthday
Judy Goodnow – Celebrated 23 years of marriage with Michael
Linda Bliss – Heading to Vermont to volunteer with After Glow to raise money for suicide prevention
Mike Ard – Family visiting, grandson is now 6 months old
Vanessa Palange – Wont’ be here next week, heading to Miami!
Program: Club Assembly
Barb Griffin provided a summary review of club Sargent of Arms duties and “best practices” for smooth and productive meetings.
Scooters sit closer to the door for ease of exit
Speaker(s) sits at the front left table to avoid need to meander around the tables. Good problem to have as we get more members and need more tables!
Members refrain from conversations to minimize distractions during club business. If needed, move to the entrance way and close the doors to main room. Even better, move to the front porch. Voices carry!
Members that can change up where they sit each week to engage with each other and especially with new members. It’s not just signing their book!
Members that are able park a little further from the entrance to leave space for those that may need to park closer
Members on cleanup minimize distracting from the speaker, to include closing the kitchen door, when needed. Good housekeeping by all members appreciated!
Members are mindful of their time spent sharing during Happy Bucks. We love hearing each other’s stories!
Feedback from members indicate extra time for Happy Bucks is preferred than having extra time during breakfast. Members recognize the President sets the pace of the meeting and time for each segment based on the number of announcements, program, etc.
Allocation of time for each speaker should be a set amount of time, rather than “how much time does your speaker need”. The program segment set at 25 minutes has been the norm, allowing at least 5 minutes for Q & A.
Good discussion! I appreciate your support.
Vice. President Dave closed the meeting with a toast to Rotary the world over.
