President Gerry opened the meeting at 07:30 and Vanessa shared some inspiration.
Attendance:
27
Live
8
Zoom
0
Visiting Rotarians
1
Guest
2
Guest Speakers
38
Total
Guests: Jen Blechtel, Kelli Anaya (Granite VNA), Finn Frost
Announcements:
There will be a Bow Rotary Board meeting on 2/17/25
4 Way Speech applications are coming in – 4 Way Speech Contest is 3/19/25
President Gerry asked about “Rotary Bling” – In progress
There will be a meeting regarding the Rotary Park marker after the today’s Rotarty Club meeting
Deadline for camperships is this Monday, but only one application has been received. As a result, the deadline will be extended until March.
President Gerry will send the Women in Rotary info to club members – the live program will occur on March 11th.
The Hooksett Club supplies drive deadline is tomorrow, 2/15/25
Sergeant at Arms: Tanya Frost
Birthdays: Paul Mercier celebrated a birthday. Been a good year looking. forward to warmer weather.
Fines:
Happy Bucks:
Dick Swett and Rob Werner will ski at Cannon Mountain next Wednesday, looking for great snow!
Ryan Anastasi and Kendra will head to Naples, Florida for a winter break
Judy Goodnow announced that she is finishing up her term at the Pope Memorial SPCA. She served ten years on the board. She reported that unruly kittens somehow learned to turn the water on and ServePro had to be called in to resolve the situation!
Durwood Sargeant reported that he recently received care at the Manchester VA and was impressed with the services provided.
Matt Gatzke is happy that they are taking care of three dogs presently.
Eric Anderson reminded folks that the Bow candidates night is on February 20th at the Baker Free Library.
Program: Melissa Howard introduced our speakersJen Blechtel and Kelly Anaya from the Granite VNA presented information on the many serves that are provided to residents of central New Hampshire. For example, Granite VNA runs the Hospice House on the campus of Concord Hospital and provides a variety of community services at no charge. Other programs include supports for aging in place, footcare clinics, fall prevention, and tools for caregivers.
President Gerry closed the meeting with a toast to Rotary the world over.
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