President Yet-to-Be Fred Strader called the meeting to order at 6 PM and led us in the pledge. Dan W. led us in prayer for veterans.
Guests and visiting Rotarians Joe Picard, Andrea LaMoreaux
Announcements
Tim said they are almost wrapped up in the platform building at Quarry Pond. Paula Wanzer took it for a test drive, and it looks great!
Dick G. let us know that November is Rotary Foundation Month. Please consider the foundation in your year-end planning.
The new Meredith Veterans Memorial will be dedicated Saturday in front of the library. There will be a gathering at the American Legion on Plymouth Street at 10 AM and then a procession to the library for the dedication.
Kevin Kelly went to Hanover, where Dartmouth was playing Princeton. He exchanged banners with the Hanover Rotary Club, who were excited to hear about the Fishing Derby. He then regaled us with a clean joke about an Irishman…who knew there was such a thing?
Heidi said to let her know if you need a banner. They are stored in her garage.
Fred again invited everyone to the memorial dedication and thanked Tim for his landscaping design.
We received a thank you letter for purchasing the timing system for the track team, which will allow them to host first-class track meets.
Our special guest, Joe Picard (former club member), said the ambassador of France announced that he was getting the French Medal of Honor. He brought it with him so that we can all check it out.
He asked why he was awarded it. He was told that he served during World War II in France and brought liberty to France..he couldn’t think of a better reason! Congratulations Joe!
Happy Dollars
Gary is Happy Bill brought him another pair of socks.
Bill for he and Ted chatting with WBZ for the Fishing Derby, Ice Runway, and Pond Hockey news segment.
Kevin for sitting with World War II vet Joe Picard, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, as did Kevin’s dad.
Ginny invited us to the Pemi Choral Society Concert.
Tim, for being almost done with the Quarry Pond project.
Dan, for all the work and expertise put into the Quarry Pond project.
Ed apologized to Tim for making a mistake in the Bulletin regarding the name of his project.
Program
An Introduction to New Hampshire’s Lakes Association (NH LAKES) presented by Andrea LaMoreaux, Master in Environmental Science and Management. President of NH LAKES.
There are 1000 Lakes and Ponds in NH. Lakes and ponds are the same thing. The only FAA-approved Ice runway is on Alton Bay. Lake Winnipesaukee is valued at $17 billion.
Dangers to our lakes:
Milfoil threatens our lakes with no natural predators.
Polluted Storm Water draining into lakes.
Cyanobacteria blooms are unsafe for pets and humans; stay out of the water. It is being studied, but they think phosphorus and warmer waters could be causing it.
The mission of NH LAKES is to restore and preserve the health of New Hampshire Lakes. Andrea works at the state legislature. There are a handful of bills that, if they pass, will help to preserve our lakes. Lake Hosts teach boaters how to clean their boats to remove invasive species. They started a Lake-Friendly living program that works with property owners to help them live in a lake-friendly way. Free, voluntary, and non-regulatory. No one will get in trouble for participating. Take a quiz on your lake friendliness and learn how to be more Lake Smart. Invite NH LAKES to inspect your property and get a “Lake Smart” award that you can post on your property and incentivize your neighbors to do the same.
Examples of Lake Friendly Living:
Only have the driveway and parking areas that you need. Hard surfaces cause runoff.
In the winter, minimize the amount of road salt that you use. Use contractors that are “Green Snow Plow” certified.
Ensure you work with a septic professional who will let you know how often it needs to be pumped and inspected.
The lawn area should be minimized and shouldn’t go all the way down to the lake (which can attract Canadian geese.)
Don’t use fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides.
Have shrubs at the water’s edge at least three feet high to discourage the geese.
Healthy and diverse area of vegetation along the shoreline.
Have a perched beach and keep the boat storage area defined and limited.
Don’t feed wildlife.
During winter, bubblers only open small areas of water.
Minimize wakes while boating so as not to disturb lake sediment.
Use lead-free tackle.
Visit nhlakes.org for more information.
50/50: Ray Moritz
President Yet-to-Be Fred led us in the 4-way test.
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