Visiting Rotarians: PDG Randall and (Diane Barclay-speaker) and Maryann Wells from Hooksett
Announcements:

• Vanessa Palange gave an update on the Facebook page and asked club members to like and share.
• Carol Nigisch gave an auction update and has collected $17,000 worth of auction items and $8,000 in sponsorships. Now is the time to get your auction items in.
• Matt Gatzke gave an update on club member merchandise offerings.
• President Gerry read a letter from Sarah Hinsdale, a former Bow Rotary Scholarship recipient, who has made a $10,000 contribution to the Bow Rotary scholarship program to be used at $2k/yr for 5 yrs.
• President Gerry also reminded everyone that November is Foundation Month.
• Jerry Kingwill reported roadside pick will be Sat., October 19, at 7:30 am with everyone meeting at Park and Ride.
• Steve DeStefano mentioned Interact has already picked up 5 roadside routes.

Birthdays: Peter Imse was not in attendance two weeks ago when his birthday was on the day of the meeting, so everyone sang a belated “Happy Birthday” to him.  He said retirement is good. He is still recovering from an infection but had the opportunity to go on a recent river cruise in Europe.

 

Fines: Matt Dodge did not have his pin.

 

• Donna Deos was happy that Randall and Diane Barclay were able to join us.
• Tanya Frost described a “duck drop” fundraiser off a ski area chairlift was a great success and reminded everyone that October 22 is the “Taste of New Hampshire” event being held at the Planetarium.
• Jon Ruggles said his Florida daughter visited him during Hurricane Helene and she survived Hurricane Milton. He is in his third round of cardiac rehab.
• Matt Dodge is participating in the “24 Hours of Lemons” race event. It is a great spectator sport, and anyone interested in attending should contact Matt.
• Ryan Anastasi had back-to-back weddings to attend and had a good time.
• Jerry’s grandson is a good golfer and just played in the PGA “Little Tykes” tournament.
• Bryant Stevener just celebrated his 24^th wedding anniversary and took a golf trip to Sugarloaf. He and his wife had their first retirement conversation.
• Matt Gatzke is going to his brother’s 65^th birthday. He also mentioned the “Taste of New Hampshire” is a great event.
• Eric Anderson celebrated his 51^st wedding anniversary with his first wife.
• ?  ? is excited that she is going on a Paris to Normandy cruise. (sorry)

Program: Chris Parkinson introduced Diane Barclay, our District Foundation Chair.

Diane gave an informative presentation about the Rotary Foundations at all levels. November is Foundation Month, and October is Giving to Eradicate Polio Month. Rotary members can join the Polio Eradication Society by contributing $100. Bill Gates is offering a two-to-one match up to $100 million for this effort.
 
Diane described the difference between the Annual Fund, Endowment Fund and Polio Plus fund. The advantage of these funds are that Rotarians contribute to the fund, Rotarians are the ones who develop projects for the funds, and Rotarians decide the funding priorities and spend the funds.

 

President Gerry closed the meeting with a toast to Rotary the world over.

 

Respectfully Submitted, 

David Scanlan