Attending: 35 Bow Rotarians; one guest speaker who is also a Rotarian from Concord (Chris Emond)
Greeter: Robert Louf
Sgt. At Arms: Gerry Carrier
Presiding: President Gale Kennison
Announcements:
Gale read the proposed slate of officers set for a vote next week (second reading):
Past Presidnet: Gale Kennison
President: Judy Goodnow
President Elect: Bryant Stevener
Vice President: Dave Scanlan
Treasurer: Paul Mercier
Sgt. At Arms: Ben Kiniry
Secretary: Bill McGonagle
Directors: Matt Gatzke, Jeannie Richards, Linda Lorden
Gale wished Chris Parkinson safe travels in India. He leaves next week.
Birthdays:
Paul Rizzi said it was great to be back in Bow after a stint living in Manchester. He's moved to State Street and missed us all. "I don't feel retired yet."
Happy or Something:
Gerry worked his way through the latest Bow Times, telling Ben he needed a new photo to go with his column, complimenting Michele Fortin on her picture and Dean Cascadden's receiving a grant with folks from Dunbarton. Dean also offered a buck because he was wearing his Bow Rotary sweatshirt because "I'm proud and happy to belong to a club that practices the four-way test."
John Ruggles celebrated the pending replacement of his wife's hip.
Alan Kanesberg recapped his three weeks in California, including the torrential rains they experienced in Reno.
Grampa Imse spent time in Mississippi playing with his granddaughter.
Bill McGonagle thanked Judy Goodnow for the "subtle inducements" that persuaded him to accept the nomination for Club Secretary.
Mike Griffin, naturally, noted that he'd had fun at last Sunday's Patriots' game.
Bob Couch has booked a Viking River Cruise from St. Petersburg to Moscow for the fall.
Gerry is off to Vegas next week.
Raffle: Donna Deos had the winning ticket but missed the joker.
Speaker: Chris Emond, Director, Boys and Girls Clubs of Central NH
John Ruggles introduced Chris, after noting that he (John) has been a board member and supporter of the organization off and on for the last 36 years. Chris, who started there in 2001, recounted the organization's 72 year history in Concord and the great work it now does throughout Central New Hampshire.
Bell: Gayle got us out on time, again!
Respectively Submitted,
Rick Minard
