This evening, we have four visitors:

• Elvira Eklund- our foreign exchange student
• Jay Brown-  visiting Rotarian from Baton Rouge, LA 
• Steve (Janna’s husband)
• Jim Kidd
• Carol Kidd

Announcements / Club Business:

President Fred asked that Jim and Carol Kidd be inducted as new members. Heidi Kitchen moved to vote, and Kevin Kelly seconded. Everyone was in favor, and then the Rotarians ate dinner. Rotarians enjoyed a meal of pizza, cookies, and apple/pecan salad. 

Ron Maher - The Loon Center Project is watertight!  Work will continue on Friday and Saturday of this week!

Brian Harris: Trunk or Treat- Friday the 25th at ILES from 5 to 7. Rotary will participate in this event by handing out candy. Brian and Elviira will be there handing out the two popular treats.

FYI: The Town of Meredith will be shut down for Trick or Treat to cars around the Falls

Senior Dinner Update: The event will take place on Sunday, December 8th, at InterLakes Elementary. More information will follow.  

Jim McFarland- 

• Gave away Squam Lake Passes- he has six tickets that expire on Nov. 1
•  Swearing in of new members Jim and Carol Kidd, joining on a family membership.  Kevin Kelly is guiding them on their journey.

Gary D. - Sock-tober Update: 310 socks so far, two weeks left.  

Happy Dollars

• Jim McFarland to Welcome the Kidds
• Heidi Kitchen- daughter, son in law and granddaughter are moving out and into their own
• Ray Moritz- moved off the lake to MBCC!
• Janna- 6 weeks, 22 states, and so much more!  She went on an adventure with Steve!  Son and daughter-in-law, November 11th, will be moving here 
• Jim Whitehouse has been missing because of his dad.  He is doing much better and can be back at Rotary!  Welcome back, Jim; we have missed you! 
• Chuck Thorndike- It's a beautiful day in NH! And everyone agreed!
• Bob Kennelly- 3 vaccines were administered today, and the Mets are playing baseball in October.
• Tim- Jay Brown joined us for dinner; welcome!
• Jim and Carol- thank you for the welcome, Kevin, thanks for the recommendation, and Jim McFarland for welcoming them as membership chair.
• Carl Johnson—Halloween: $300 for candy and treats, decorations, and much, much more! Come visit 7 Highland Street on Halloween.
• Kevin Kelly- Welcoming the Kidds!  Ron (fence painting), Harry (Stirophome), and Bonnie for all that they have done 

Eric Petelle, Meredith Village Savings Bank won Happy Dollars! Congratulations! 

Jay Brown, a visiting Rotarian from Baton Rouge, LA, spoke about his time as a Rotarian!  He shared the following facts:

• Past District Governor 6200  
• 41 years of perfect attendance 
• Has visited 68 countries as part of Rotary.  
• Paul Harris “winner”
• 4th largest club- 524 members 
• Hurricane in Port Charles and his club donated $100k 
• He up to see the fall leaves! 

The featured speaker is Ray Moritz.

• Project: The dam and spillway need to be replaced for safety reasons. Discussions were held in partnership with the Town of Meredith, DES, NH Hospitality, and the owner of Mills Falls Inn. 
• The left wall of the flume is crumbling.
• The project will not impact Main Street, but Dover Street is a different story. We are trying to schedule it to have the least impact on tourists and “regulars.”
• The project is in the planning phases and will be kicked off in the spring of 2025
• The project will be completed in 4 phases 
• It will take 3 years to complete
• The cost is $8 Million, and it is Mostly Funded by FEMA (about $6 million—it is the number one dam in need of repair in the state of NH) and Hampshire Hospitality. 
• The result is a safe and automated dam that improves the aesthetics of the spillway.
• Wishlist- Gate House Moved to Hesky Park (it’s historic, and nothing is being done about it!)