Wednesday, March 29, 2023

 

President Heidi opened the meeting by introducing our guests Bob Maloney, Jan Gulezian, prospective new member, Elaine Goode. -  The Pledge followed by a short prayer by Dan Whitney.

 

Did you know moment: Bumble bees and wasps can only sting once*. However, European wasps are scary large and will bite. [Who knew?] Wood bees sting. Don’t mess with them.  Honey bees will sting you, then die – *except the Queen Bee can sting multiple times.

 

Report from the Board Meeting:

$1,381 to Wicwas Grange for flags along the road

$1,000 to the Lakes Region Food Pantry

$1,000 to United Way for their Day of Caring

A Thank you from NH Fish and Game.

 

Program: Paul Harris presentation by Craig Wiggin by describing the recipient as a Rotarian of the Year candidate – someone who has gone above and beyond in service to the Club – Fred Strader, tireless recruiter of new members and COVID based Fishing Derby chair.

 

Heidi went on to honor Past Presidents – first and foremost, John Sherman who is “still with us”, Chuck Thorndike, John Moulton, Peter Brothers, Bonnie Hunt, Ron Maher, Tom Fairbrother; Teresa Forbes, Ted Fodero, Bev Lapham, Carl Johnson, Dick Gerken, Ray Moritz, Mike Pelzar, Betsey Donovan, Craig Wiggin, Kevin Kelly, Tim Bergquist. Everyone was “pinned” and given a gift from President Heidi. 

 

Craig – for the fact that John is still with us!

Dick G for a fabulous trip around the northern coast of the Mediterranean

Dean – our outgoing student has withdrawn from the Program. On a positive note, he and Jan went to the Bruins Buffalo game, a present for his 70^th birthday. Bruins won 7 – 0.

Ray – it was a great honor to be your president.

Bets and Mikey – hats off to Fred

Elaine – for her first meeting.

Fred – thanks for the honor and grateful

Kevin – welcoming Elaine and a plug for the LRVNA.

Carl – Welcome Elaine, Congrats to Fred and a “quick story” …..

Harry for surviving 5 days in Utah.

 

50/50 – after some confusion, it was won by one of the Gulezians.

 

Meeting adjourned.

Congratulations, Fred. And all good wishes to Heidi’s daughter at her wedding next weekend!