Today’s Greeter: David Stack welcomed members to Bow Rotary
Attendance:
36 Bow Rotarians
2 Guests: Wendy Gazaway, Megan Rheinhardt
3 Scooters
Total of 38
Announcements:
Rotary District Conference, at the Marriott in Nashua. Chris P has an extra ticket for someone who has registered, not yet paid, or someone who wants to go.
Amigos de Honduras: might just be the last trip, February 9-17. Let Chris P know if you would like to go.
Tom and Jerry’s Christmas Tree Show: sign up list is being circulated. Trees are due the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Wreaths have been ordered.
Tom Ives mentioned that the Baker Free Library is offering its Wreath Auction again this year, supplemented by Betsy’s very tasty appetizers and wine and beer.
Sergeant at Arms: Ben Kiniry
Logo Fines: Linda Lorden, officially now President of Merrimack County Savings Bank!
Jon Ruggles, of R&T Electric
Picture Fine: Harry Judd with his handsome family and no visible pin.
Happy Bucks:
Sandy Eldredge: happy bucks for Betsey Patten’s plumbing skills, as well as an in-kind donation of two sink filters for the Town of Bow.
Judy Goodnow: for spending time next week with her granddaughter.
Alan K: happiest days of a boat owner’s life: this one is the sale date, since his boat sold earlier this week.
Jeannie Richards: Pennies for Polio effort by the Early-Act group netted $1,700 in two weeks! To be matched by the Club.
Chris Parkinson: visited with a friend who had triple by-pass.
Jon Ruggles: can’t check the batteries in a smoke detector, they need to be REPLACED. If you are unable to do it, let him know and he will help.
Mike Griffin: Springsteen fans eat your hearts out. Mike and spouse attended a recent concert, “Bruce on Broadway”, which was awesome.
Tom Wilson: happy that his nephew was discovered after biking in the woods. Recovering well.
Dave Gazaway: guests Wendy and Megan: challenged Club members for Booster Club ticket purchase. Reduced the free range deer herd in his yard. And son Dylan is now taller than his dad.
Karen Wadsworth: remembered when Dylan sat on her lap; many comments ensued.
Wendy Gazaway and Megan Rheinhardt: presentation on behalf of Bow Booster Athletic Club. The Booster Club supports all sports in the Bow schools: equipment, fields, etc. Megan is this year’s Chair. Their current project is new bleachers; these will be raised, with a handicap accessible ramp. Target for fund-raising is $50,000. To reach that, they are selling 300 raffle tickets at $100 each. Tickets have a wide sales area: football and other sports events, ski & skate sale, craft fair, etc.
Raffle Winner: Peter Imse, but no Joker
Program: Today’s program was Auction items needing a new home. Auction was conducted by Gerry Carrier.
Shot gun cleaning kit: $11, to Chuck Rheinhardt
Concord Comfort Inn 1 year pool membership: $75 to Ben Kiniry
Incredibrew gift certificate: $65 to Tom Ives
Mail campaign: $100 to Harry Judd
Painting by Georgette Daugherty: $50 from the Club, representing a donation to the District Conference as an item for the conference to raffle.
Underbed box for truck: $70 to Gerry Carrier.
Peter Imse noted that the painting was donated by Isabel Sinclair, who had purchased it at a previous Auction. Isabel was at the recent Auction, and is doing well. She is moving to a retirement community.
There was applause for the return of Bob Couch, making his inaugural appearance for this Rotary year.
Our Annual Christmas Tree & Wreath Sale will start at 4pm on Black Friday the 23rd this year. Both Vermont Fraser & Balsam Fir Trees will sell for $40. (only 200) Decorated Wreaths will sell for $25.
Hours are: M-F 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM S-S 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
NOTE: Our 200 trees usually sell out within two weeks
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
The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance strengthens communities and stimulates local economies by encouraging the protection and revival of historic buildings and places.
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.
