Bow Rotary Club's
Weekly Bulletin
 
Bulletin For May 29th, 2020
Today’s Greeter: Ken Moulton welcomed members to Bow Rotary and offered some much needed humor to the morning’s words of wisdom
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Attendance:
  • 35 Bow Rotarians (at the time of the pledge)
  • 1  Guest speaker
Total of 36
 
Announcements:
  • Tamar Roberts gave an update on the scholarship committee’s work. There were 14 applicants, and after review all of them will receive some level of a scholarship award. Total dollars awarded: $22,500
  • The 50th Anniversary committee will have a meeting soon. More details to follow.
  • Invoices for upcoming Rotary dues have been sent to all members via email. Please verify that you received yours, and if you did not please contact Betsey Patten.
Sergeant at Arms: Matt Dodge
 
Happy Bucks:    
  • Matt Dodge started us off by saying that he really enjoyed his time serving on the scholarship committee. (Editor’s note to Matt: I see a Chairmanship in your future….)
  • Karen Wadsworth offered a happy $5 for the Zoom information that went out to members.
  • Chris Parkinson continues to be happy for having to ‘shelter in place’ with family near Lake Winnipesaukee.
  • Harry Judd had a family member share the revelation that – since a person could get marijuana but yet couldn’t get a haircut – the hippies ‘won’   
  • Judy Goodnow was happy for seeing Linda at the recent face mask-giveaway in Concord and for facetiming with her granddaughter.
  • Tamar Roberts thanked the scholarship committee and noted that her dog has started obedience school.
  • Mike Griffin was happy to have served on the scholarship committee (I’m sensing no problems in getting a Chair for next year) and noted the quality of applicants this year.
  • Dave Scanlan recently wore his Forester ‘hat’ and had a fantastic day outdoors
  • Matt Gatzke had a live Rotarian sighting (always a pleasure to run into you Matt….) and was happy to have visited one of his daughters in Nashua recently.
Program: 
Joya Dennehy introduced today’s speaker – Phil Slettan, a senior policy analyst with the NH Fiscal Policy Institute. Phil is a Bow graduate and a Bow Rotary Scholarship recipient, and his Powerpoint presentation today centered on “NH’s Economy and the Covid-19 Crisis: An Early Overview”.
 
There were 4 key takeaways that Phil was hoping to achieve:
  • The shock to the economy has been swift and massive
  • The crisis’s impacts are disproportionately large for those with least ability to absorb financial situations.
  • The last economic recovery was long but started slowly, and left many people in precarious financial situations.
  • Projections for future economic growth are very uncertain at this time, with future growth highly dependent on both public health factors and the resources individuals and families have available.
Phil then touched upon data surrounding unemployment insurance claims, the widespread loss of income, and how many households had few resources before the start of the crisis. For more information, visit nhfpi.org
 
A question and answer period followed.
 
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert Louf
Potential Speaker Listing
Posted on Jul 17, 2019
Member: If you have Program responsibilities for an upcoming meeting and are in need of a speaker,
the following people have acknowledged their interest in speaking to our club as of 2/3/18.
 
Retired Brigadier General Steve Curry, NH Veterans Cemetery Association/Veterans Heritage Learning Center
Present/Discuss the Veterans Heritage Learning Center project
Contact: General Steve Curry: info@nhvca.org
(603) 796-2026
 
Jennifer Goodman, Executive Director
NH Preservation Alliance
The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance strengthens communities and stimulates local economies by encouraging the protection and revival of historic buildings and places.
 
Mike Pacheco, Executive Director
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
ESGR is a Department of Defense organization that was established to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve 
members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee’s military commitment
 
Rex Reitz - Family Promise of Greater Concord
 
Pamela Dube, Senior Director of Communications
Easterseals NH
We would love the opportunity to speak at an upcoming meeting to thank you for continuing to make a difference in your communities and tell you a little more about our organization and our 80-year history in the state. We know that Rotarians are committed to "encourage and foster the ideal of service". ESNH shares that mission with over 90 programs designed to help people of all ages with disabilities and special needs.
 
Sarah Castelot - Caring Companions at Easter Seals.
They offer non medical, in home care for individuals, elderly,
or with chronic or mental illness. They work very closely with folks with Alzheimer's and
are all Certified Dementia Practitioners. 
 
Karen McNamara - The Concord Crisis Center
Talk about the Center as Bow is one of the towns in their catchment area.
 
Mary Beth Walz
Her trip to Machu Picchu and remote areas of Bolivia. 
Contact info: h. 225-1968
 
Norma Milne 
Advance Care Planning volunteer
insuragy@gmail.com | 603-494-1756
 
Debbie Roy - Bowl for Kids Sake
Development and Outreach Manager Big Brothers Big Sisters
OFFICE: 603.430.1140 ext. 1001
EMAIL: droy@bbbsnh.org
 
 
Regards,
Rick Minard, 2019-20 Program Chair 
rminard@comcast.net
 
 
 
 
Russell Hampton
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