Song Leader: Rick Considine - America the Beautiful
Thought of the Day: Jim Waddell
50/50: Jim Waddell drew the 6 of hearts
Guests and Visiting Rotarians:
RYLA students and parents
Savanna and her Mom
Hannah and her parents
Madison
Isabel
RYLA
At the August 7, 2018 meeting we were fortunate to welcome the kids from RYLA - Savanna, Hannah, and Madison, as well as a RYLA alum and current facilitator - Isabel. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm for the experience and also to hear how Rotary values can be transmitted. They all spoke of the importance of learning to trust and rely on the other members of their “leg” (group) and work together. They also described the importance of being able to focus on the positive attributes that each individual could contribute to the group. Finally, they all spoke of the increased self confidence they gained following their participation. It was wonderful to know we can support the growth of young people in such a positive direction.
Announcements:
Craig Kelleher reported on the adventures of the Friends Forever crew before they left our beautiful coast. Among other things, they enjoyed an antique car ride, a visit to the Fire Station, surfing lessons on Rye Beach on a perfect August day, ice cream, mini golf, and finally some awesome pizza courtesy of Rotarian Shane Pine of The Community Oven. Craig, your dedication is profound and your energy is apparently endless - it sounded like an amazing day. And a very BIG shout out to Shane for his tremendous generosity year after year.
Joan Correll’s amazing grand-daughter Rosie was featured in an article in the Portsmouth Herald. In this touching piece, we learn of her stunning resilience in the face of a rare and at times difficult to manage medical disorder. The article can be found at this link: http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20180805/off-beaten-port-correll-wants-to-raise-awareness-of-disability. Congratulations to Rose for persevering, and to Joan for the pride she must feel for this amazing young woman.
Dave Anderson shared a great story about how social media can make our world a better place. He learned on a local website that there was a woman in Hampton whose friend had recently fractured an ankle and was in dire need of a wheelchair. Dave sprang into immediate action. Once again, Dave was there putting Rotary into action and helping someone local in need.
We all shared the joy of wishing our own Stephanie Santos a super HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Congrats Stephanie - I hope the birthday song from your fellow Rotarians was just the beginning of a very special day.
District Portland Sea Dogs Game: There will be a District Rotary day at the Portland Sea Dogs on Sunday, August 19th. Here's a great opportunity to see future Red Sox stars at work, mingle and meet some new friends, and see SLUGGER the Sea Dogs mascot! Tickets are $27.50 and include tickets to the game and a buffet from 1130 am - 2:00 pm. To learn more and order tickets visit https://rotary7780.org/Stories/rotary-night-at-the-portland-sea-dogs
FUNDRAISERS:
THE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL (Sept. 7, 8 and 9)
We heard from the dynamic trio of Larry Marsolais, Jim Waddell, and John Nyhan co chairs of this very important event.The festival boasts over 60 crafters, 50 food vendors, live music, a culinary tent, a corn hole contest, live radio coverage and…
the BEACH CASINO BAR!!!!!
This is our chance as a club to be a visible presence in the community AND this is a major fund raiser for us - to the tune of $10,000 last year. So we need to all pitch in, step up and have fun being there as a Rotary community. Make sure you are able to follow the rules and listen to the shift leader (NO FREE BEER!!!!) - and have a blast together. Sign up by contacting Larry Marsolais at larrym1956@comcast. BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!
REACH THE BEACH (Sept 15)
This second but no less important fundraiser of September is being co-chaired by Rich Gibadlo and Ray Tweedie. It’s a great detox plan following the Seafood Festival. I foresee great weather, healthy hearts, and no fried food in site. Once again let’s join up and be there to support our club. Sign up is either on-line http://groups.runragnar.com/Rotary or if you missed it, contact Rich Gibadlo.
Barbara Toisano from the Hampton Falls Free Library
Upcoming Meeting Schedule:
All meetings occur Tuesdays at The Old Salt, Goody Cole Room, 490 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Breakfast meetings start at 7:30 am. Evening meetings start at 5:30 p.m.
August 14th – Speaker: Barbara Toisano - Hampton Falls Free Library August 21st – Evening Business Meeting
August 28th - Speaker: Dala Girolamo - Lunch for Kids Africa
September 4th - Speaker: Rotarian Joan Correll - Trip to Kenya
September 18th - Evening Business Meeting
September 25th - Speaker: Sue Reynolds - Lighthouse Kids
October 2nd - Speaker: District Governor John LoBosco
October 9th - Speaker: Peter Christnacht - Copper Cannon Camp
Upcoming Events:
Hampton Beach Seafood Festival - September 7th, 8th, and 9th
Reach the Beach - September 15th
Blood Drive - September 28th
19th Annual Golf Tournament - October 1st
District Governor's Club Visit - John LoBosco - October 2nd
For a limted-time, we are offering Hampton Rotary Members Only the opportunity to sponsor the club's website and newsletter for the low, low cost of just $50.00 (50% savings!)
For one full year, your business card will be displayed in Coast Lines for Rotarians, as well as on Hampton Rotary's website for visitors, to see your business. A simple click on your business card will connect people to your website!
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, you can see club secretary, Deb Marsolais.
Act now, because this offer will expire on September 30, 2018!
(All proceeds will benefit the operations account to assist in running the club from year to year.)
Attendance is documented weekly through our sign-in sheet at the front desk. If you can't make a meeting, (and most of us can't from time to time, we're all busy people) you have lots of opportunity to get credit by simply doing a make-up two weeks prior or two weeks after a missed meeting. Visit another Rotary club meeting, attend one of our board meetings, a committee meeting, participate in a service project (blood drive, soup kitchen, bell ringing, etc.) or one of our many fundraisers (Reach to the Beach, Golf Tournament, etc) or simply do an on-line make-up.
Neighboring clubs in District 7780 meet on the following days and times:
Exeter:Monday - 12:15 PM at the Exeter Inn, 90 Front Street, Exeter, NH
Raymond:Wednesday - 7:30 AM at the Tuckaway Tavern and Butchery, 58 Route 27, Raymond. Exit 5 off 101
District 7930:
Newburyport, MA:Tuesday - 12:15 PM at Andiamo Restaurant, 24 Winter St, Newburyport, MA
Amesbury MA:Thursday - 12:15 at Crave Restaurant, 32 Elm St, Amesbury, MA. They do a new evening social meeting the first Thursday of the month at the Amesbury Sports Park, 12 S. Hunt Rd, Amesbury from 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Visit these neighboring clubs and make some new friends and contacts!
There are so many ways to receive a make-up, but don't forget to e-mail Deb Marsolais, our club secretary, the event you attended and the date at deb@hamptonrotary.org to have your make-up recorded.
The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages, and Rotarians recite it at club meetings:
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