Meeting Date: September 11th, 2026
Presiding: President Tanya Frost
Greeter: President Tanya opened the meeting at 07:30 a.m. with a moment of silence for the fallen. Greeter Mike shared a central message from A Common Endeavor Realizing the Promise of America encouraging thoughtful conversation and working together, regardless of background, to fulfill the hope of our country that aligns with Rotary’s mission.
Attendance:
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Live
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| 6 |
Zoom
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| 2 |
Visiting Rotarians
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0
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Guests
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0
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Guest Speakers
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| 39 |
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Guest Names: Tom Bevis, Carl Ellis (Merrimack Club) today’s speakers.
Visiting Rotarian’s:
Announcements:
- President Tanya - Volunteers needed tomorrow to weed around the OTH
- President Tanya - Polled members for participating in this year’s BAC - Vote of No, will revisit next year
- Judy Goodnow - October Trunk or Treat - Asked members to start bringing candy donations
- Judy Goodnow & Mike Gula - Provided Online Auction updates. Confirmed our newest members are exempt from soliciting donations this year
- Vanessa Palange - Highlighted tools of Canvas for creating our marketing materials. Vanessa - Informed members the Bow Times can no longer support free space for the club, offering us a 50% discount; the Board will discuss at their next meeting.
- Dave Farr - Provided an update on the 3D lab project. Does the club want to make a small or big investment. Members asked about the reach of the program. Dave will email members the proposal he has reviewed with the Board.
Sergeant at Arms: Barb Griffin
Birthdays:
Ben Kiniry 9/4 - Shared joy of 27 yrs of marriage and 2 grandkids, grateful for good health and increasing work volume, loves being part of this club
Karen Wadsworth 9/5 - Shared view on changing world and feelings on aging, old enough to say what I feel
Fines: none noted
Happy Bucks:
- Matt Dodge - Back early from ski trip in Chile. Returned early because hotel burned down.
- Chase Hagaman - Grateful for wife’s election win and for those that supported and went to the polls.
- Linda Bliss - Note to Karen “Age is a state of mind”
- Matt Gatzke - Great anniversary and vacation
- Tim B. (Speaker) - Happy to visit and present today’s program
Program:
Peace Pole Project Rotary District 7870
The May Peace Prevail on Earth International carries the message of peace in the languages of the world. Over 200,000 have been planted serving a s reminder to cultivate peace in thought, word, and action.
Four to eight languages can go on a pole. Top languages in NH: English, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Chinese, German, Arabic, Portuguese, Nepali.
Rotary District 7870 will dedicate a Peace Pole on the grounds of the Little Red Schoolhouse in Wallingford, VT during a special ceremony.
A flier was circulated outlining steps for clubs to have their own peace pole. Durwood volunteered to lead the project for our club, should we move forward.
President Tanya closed the meeting with a toast to Rotary the world over.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barb Griffin
