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Posted on Feb 26, 2025
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| The Meredith Rotary Club warmly welcomes Jeffrey Reilly, an original Meredith Native who, after high school, went on to college and a career in Financial Services. After 30 years, he has returned to his roots, continuing his Dad's legacy, who was a member of the Meredith Rotary in the 1980s. Jeff's commitment to community service is evident in his past roles. He has been a member of the Meredith Planning Board, the Meredith Library Fund, and the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce. He also serves on the Board of the New Hampshire Boat Museum. His dedication to these organizations reflects his understanding of the importance of an engaged civil life and his drive to enhance our community. He has two adult daughters - one is living in Meredith, and the other is in Boston; he looks forward to being an active member of the Meredith Rotary Club. Pictured (L-R) Jim McFarlin (Membership Chair), Jeffery Reilly |
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Welcome Jeffrey Reilly
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Daniel Whitney
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2025-02-26 05:00:00Z |
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| After an incredible year of leadership as Chair of the Derby, we’d like to extend a huge thank you to Wendy Pelczar-Bagley for her dedication and hard work! Your commitment and passion truly made a difference in our community. 👏 The Derby would not be possible without the incredible efforts of the Derby Chair and their committee members, the members of the Meredith Rotary Club, NH Fish & Game, nonmember volunteers, the Meredith Police Department, and so many more. It takes exceptional organization to run a statewide event of this nature, and all of it is done to give back to the community we love. With great excitement, we are passing the fish to Bill Kaik, who, alongside his Derby Committee, will take on the role of Chair for the upcoming Derby. We are confident Bill’s vision and leadership will continue to drive the success of this beloved event. Let’s show Bill and his committee some support as they take on this new chapter for the Meredith Rotary Club! 🎉 |
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Passing the Fish: Thank you Wendy & Welcome Bill!
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2025-02-22 05:00:00Z |
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Rotarians Enjoy a Festive Evening at Lights on Squam|
| A group of Meredith Bay Rotarians recently braved the cold for a magical evening at the Lights on Squam event in Holderness. The scenic walk through the snowy forest was illuminated by stunning light displays, making for a breathtaking experience. Fortunately, a large firepit provided a cozy spot to warm up, and the event offered delicious hot chocolate with fancy toppings. After taking in the lights, the group continued the fun with a lively dinner at The Mug in Center Harbor. It was a fantastic night of fellowship, laughter, and great company! Attendees included Rotarians and their spouses: Dean and Jan Gulezian, Dick and Carol Gerken, Jim McFarlan, Brian and Monica Harris, Bonnie and Bob Hunt, Bonnie Ireland, Heidi Bartlett-Kitchen, and Julieanne and Bill Gilchrist. |
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Rotarians Enjoy a Festive Evening at Lights on Squam
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2025-02-20 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Daniel Whitney on Dec 14, 2024
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| The Meredith Rotary Club recently completed a project to support The Loon Center in Moultonborough. Through a $13,000 investment, the Rotary Club funded the preparation, materials, and construction of a storage shed next to The Loon Preservation Committee's staff housing building.
Typically, significant projects start as an idea, which Carl Johnson, in this instance, introduced to the Rotary Board and then presented at a Meredith Rotary Club Meeting.
One of the significant challenges is the Loon Center's storage issue. The current building has lodging upstairs, and all on-site storage is below. Meredith Rotary needs to construct a new storage building (in a small area due to wetlands and brooks). Carl Johnson and John Columbus, our Major Projects Director, visited the site and answered the questions of the Loon Center board.
A sturdy 10x16 building would help with their storage needs and be a beautiful piece of art. This shed will be maintenance-free using premium quality building supplies.
Pictured here is Ron Maher, who utilized his lifelong career in construction and led the shed's construction process.
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Loon Center Storage Shed Project
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Daniel Whitney
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2024-12-14 05:00:00Z |
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| Since 1991, the Meredith Rotary Club has provided a full-course turkey dinner, raffle prizes, music, entertainment, and a visit from Santa Claus for this much-anticipated celebration. Hart's Turkey Farm Restaurant prepares the dinner, which members of the Meredith Rotary Club serve to each table. Each attendee will also receive a holiday gift bag. Over 300 senior residents over 55 from Meredith, Moultonborough, Sandwich, and Center Harbor can attend for free. |
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2024 Senior Christmas Dinner Celebration
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Daniel Whitney
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2024-12-08 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 16, 2024
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| The Meredith Rotary Club is delighted to welcome Jim and Carol Kidd as our newest service club members.
Jim Kidd brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for leadership development. His 30 years of senior executive roles in business and IT, coupled with his dedication to leveraging technology and fostering business leader partnerships, is truly inspiring.
Carol Kidd willingly shares her diverse background with others. Before raising three children with Jim, she made a mark in the world of collegiate sports as a volleyball player, swimmer, and personal trainer, even being featured in Sports Illustrated's 'Face in the Crowd.' Later, she transitioned into the corporate world as a policy and procedure manager for a health insurance company, which will bring a unique blend of athleticism and corporate experience to our club.
Together, this dynamic duo is active in various nonprofit and youth sports organizations. Jim has served in several roles on nonprofit boards and remains engaged in numerous charity events. Carol coaches and develops youth athletes and their involved parents, enhancing their understanding of the "why' in sports. You will also find Carol delivering meals to senior citizens all around Moultonborough.
We are confident that Jim and Carol's expertise, honed over decades of service to the community, will be a valuable asset to our team in the spirit of "Service Above Self." Pictured (L-R) Jim McFarlin (Membership Chair), Carol Kidd, Jim Kidd, Kevin Kelly (Member Sponsor) |
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Welcome Jim and Carol Kidd
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Daniel Whitney
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2024-10-16 04:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 02, 2024
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| The Meredith Rotary is delighted to welcome Jack Foster to our team of dedicated Rotarians who believe in service above self. Jack, who recently retired after 35 years of dedicated patient care and community service, brings a wealth of expertise in Interventional Radiology. His specialization in advanced endovascular and interventional oncology procedures is a testament to his skills and dedication. We are confident that his expertise will be a valuable asset to our team and will reassure the community of our commitment to service. (L-R) Jack Foster and Jim McFarlin - Membership Chair |
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Welcome Jack Foster
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Daniel Whitney
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2024-10-02 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Daniel Whitney on Sep 25, 2024
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| Thanks to the Meredith Rotary crew's efforts, a rundown fence with peeling paint and loose pickets a few months ago became a beautiful new cemetery enclosure. This is a long fence, so the work was broken up into several sessions: first, scraping, then priming, and finally, finish coat painting. This honors the lives of our predecessors who built the town of Center Harbor and also enhances curb appeal to passers-by. |
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Center Harbor Fence Painting Project
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Daniel Whitney
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2024-09-25 04:00:00Z |
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Styrofoam Recycling Collection Events|
| Once again, we are back collecting styrofoam from the general public. We collected seven (7) large 1-yard bags of styrofoam material! One of our Rotarians, Harry Reichlen, is leading the effort to recycle all styrofoam in the town of Meredith. Working with the Meredith Town Municipal Department, the Rotary Club collects from the town residents every three months at Meredith’s Solid Waste Facility recycling building. Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam)—Expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) is a #6 plastic often referred to by the trade name “Styrofoam.” EPS is 90% air and typically lightweight and bulky. It's valued for being sturdy, lightweight, and capable of preserving temperature, resisting water, and absorbing shocks. This makes it great for keeping perishable items fresh during transportation. It's widely used, especially in packaging (40%) and insulation. Typically, Styrofoam is single-use packaging that becomes bulky volume in our trash streams, a challenge to municipal transfer stations. Pictures from left: Harry Reichlan, John Columbus, and Julieanne Gilchrist. Thanks to everyone participating in our 3rd Styrofoam Collect Event of the year! The Next Collection event is: Saturday, March 29, 2025 |
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September 2024 Styrofoam Collection
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2024-09-21 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Daniel Whitney on Aug 01, 2024
Meredith Rotary Club Youth Exchange Program Annually, 8,000 students from more than 80 countries participate in the Rotary Youth Exchange Program worldwide, which offers two distinct opportunities: Long-term exchanges last a full academic year, and students attend local schools and live with multiple host families. Short-term exchanges last six weeks and are often structured as camps, tours, or homestays when school is not in session.
The primary goal of Rotary Youth Exchange is to provide young people with opportunities to experience a cultural exchange and develop as leaders who promote peace and justice worldwide. Reasons to be a youth Exchange student: - Incredible support system with rotary
- Personal growth
- Learn about other cultures/your own as well
- Creates unbreakable friends and connections
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Meredith Sponsored Youth Exchange
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Daniel Whitney
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2024-08-01 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Daniel Whitney on Jun 29, 2024
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| This event is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting Veterans services, and the Special Forces Association (SFA), which serves as the voice for the Special Forces Community, perpetuates Special Forces traditions and brotherhood, advances the public image of Special Forces and promotes the general welfare of the Special Forces community. The proceeds of the event will support the SFA and the Patriot Resilient Leader Institute, also a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which runs outdoor therapeutic Camp Resilience retreats for military personnel, veterans, and First Responders.” Our Mission Team is called the "Snapping Turtles," and they are pictured here (L-R). They Marched about 4 miles through the woods and participated in 12 obstacles or challenges, ending up with a great sense of camaraderie and accomplishment. Altogether, the entire event of 20 teams raised over $100,000! |
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Green Beret Mission Challenge
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Daniel Whitney
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2024-06-29 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Daniel Whitney on Jun 01, 2024
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| One of the final major steps to completing the Meredith Veterans Memorial was to place 285 plants, which Tim Bergquist imaginatively laid out. Four teams of 4 people each took a planting section and dug in the earth, carefully placing each plant in keeping with a beautiful, symmetrical design. |
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Veterans Memorial Planting Day
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Daniel Whitney
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2024-06-01 04:00:00Z |
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Styrofoam Recycling Collection Events|
| Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam)—Expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) is a #6 plastic often referred to by the trade name “Styrofoam.” EPS is 90% air and typically lightweight and bulky. It's valued for being sturdy, lightweight, and capable of preserving temperature, resisting water, and absorbing shocks. This makes it great for keeping perishable items fresh during transportation. It's widely used, especially in packaging (40%) and insulation. Typically, Styrofoam is single-use packaging that becomes bulky volume in our trash streams, a challenge to municipal transfer stations. What has started as the right thing to do, reasoned by one of our own Rotarians, Harry Reichlen, has gained momentum at the Rotary Club to recycle all styrofoam in the town of Meredith. Working with the Meredith Town Municipal Department, the Rotary Club collects EPS from the town residents every three months at Meredith’s Solid Waste Facility recycling building. The Next Collection event is September 21, 2024. |
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Styrofoam Collection Events
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Daniel Whitney
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2024-03-16 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Daniel Whitney on Oct 28, 2023
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| What started as an idea in the creative mind of one of our member Rotarians, Tim Bergquist, this idea gathered momentum and became a dream of the entire Meredith Rotary Club. This platform is for Page Pond Trail hikers and is handicap accessible by using one of two ramps. One can enjoy minutes or hours of observing nature's surroundings. The Rotary Club financed this sturdy platform, hand-built by its members from the ground up. |
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Page Pond Trail Viewing Platform
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Daniel Whitney
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2023-10-28 04:00:00Z |
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Great Meredith Ice Fishing Derby Where do all the fish go? The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness uses all unclaimed Derby fish to feed otters, bears, eagles and other animals at the Center throughout the winter. On Sunday afternoon a team from the Center picks up all the frozen fish and takes them to the Center where are are transformed into delectable treats: The osprey really love perch and the otters love "troutsicles”. For more information you can go to
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Where do the Fish Go?
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Harry Reichlen
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2021-10-31 04:00:00Z |
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On Wednesday, July 26, 2019, the Meredith Rotary Club formally turned over the new timber frame pavilion in Hesky Park to the Town of Meredith. This was a "hands on" project wherein members of the club and several volunteers from local businesses removed the old pavilion, poured a new foundation and then constructed the new pavilion. With new picnic tables in place, including a table designed for handicap access, the pavilion is ready to be used by local residents and visitors to Meredith.
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Hesky Park Pavilion
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2021-07-25 04:00:00Z |
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