Newsletter - Current  Mar 9, 2010

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	The River Log
	The Rotary Club of White River  March 9, 2010

"Your food shall be your medicine and your medicine shall be your food."                            Hippocrates

News Items:

      Dave Saturley, Ray Stanford and Grant Drake have turned in solicited items for the Silent Auction.Thank you, Rotarians. Please do not forget to turn in the receipts so I can keep up with the records.

      Wendell reported the Maintenance Fund for the WABA is over $35,000.  Go Wendell !

Our Meeting:

Present:  David Baker, Wendell Barwood, David Briggs, Harold Elliott, David F. Ford, Gloria Hammond, Phil Hammond, Frank Kenison, Dave Landry, Aaron MacAskill,Carmelle Paulson, Nancy Russell, Troy Sanborn, David Saturley, Ray Stanford, George Wenz. (24 - 3 = 21)

Rotarians We Missed:                                                          

Jon Appleton, Bill Blaiklock, Grant Drake, Lisa Hammond, MaryAlice Leonard-Heath, Kipp Miller, Lisa O'Neil, Gayle Ottmann,                         

(See the Website www.whiteriverrotaryusa.org for make up times and locations.)

Attendance:

13 / 21 = 62%

Visiting Rotarians:

Dr. Robert McFadden, Assistant Governor  Nice to have you visit, Bob. ;-)

Guests:

Kathy Labbe, Executive Director, Valley Terrace; Elizabeth Guerin, Aaron's mother-in-law. 

Make Ups Reported:

 None

Opening:

The Pledge was lead by President Nancy. The song "God Bless America was lead by Phil.

Thoughtful Moment:

 Grace was given by Dave Baker.

Happy Dollars: The following Rotarians were happy because:

* Wendell - gave $5 for having two $500 checks for the Wendell A Barwood Arena. (One from WRJRC and his matching check.) * Phil - was happy three Rotarians had reported solicited items for the Silent Auction. * Aaron - to introduce his Mother-in law, Elizabeth Guerin * Phil - for attending a meeting of the Business Networking International unit in Lebanon. He spoke about being referred to as being the only attendee probably receiving the AARP magazine in the group !!! * Ray - to remind us that the 20th anniversary of the Lebanon Riverside Rotary is March 30 th at Harvest Hill. All should plan to attend, but let the LRRC know.* Nancy was happy that Bob was visiting. * Dave Briggs introduced his guest, Kathy Labbe. * Harold was happy to help his friend with sugaring; also that his son has T-Ball. * David Ford was happy to be back from Mardi Gras. * Troy found two 10/100 tickets he said were lost.

Fines:

 David Briggs, David Baker and Aaron MacAskill were fined because their names were in the Valley News.  Harold paid a fine for having to leave early.                              

50/50 drawing:

 Betty Guerin drew her own ticket, but did not find the white diamond. The "pot" is worth $60. +.-

10/100:  

Week two:  And the Winner is - Peter Schaal.  Congratulations, Peter.

Program:

 Students of the Month.  See Below.

Closing:

  Gloria lead The Four Way Test and Nancy lead the Rotary Motto.

Announcements, * Frank distributed the ballots for Rotary Award nominations. Please return March 23, 2010. * Phil announced that Carmelle Paulson has been accepted as a new member. * Bob McFadden, Assistant Governor, spoke about the leadership institutes which may have to be cancelled for lack of participation. Bob also reviewed an article in The Rotarian magazine about the XL Computers. They have been built to withstand climates of rain, heat, cold etc. The goal is to get one billion of these out to the children of the world for $185 a piece.  Calendar: Tues. Mar 16        Regular Meeting Hotel Coolidge      12:15 PM. Mon. Mar 22         Community Dinner:     Signups needed. Email Phil! Tues. Mar 23        Club Assembly & Meeting.  Hotel Coolidge  12:15  PM. Tues. Mar.30        20th Anniversary of Lebanon Riverside Rotary.  7:30 A.M                             Harvest Hill at Alice Peck Day Hospital in Lebanon.  Tues. Mar. 30       Regular Meeting     Hotel Coolicge     12:15 PM. Mar. 11-13            Presidents Elect Training Seminar (PETS) Nashua, N.H. April 10                District Assembly, 8:00 AM   Keene High School                             Presidents Elect and Committee Chairs and all Rotarians are encouraged                             attend.  There is something for everyone. PEs and CCs have jobs to do. May 14,15,16        District 7870 Conference, Burlington, VT. Registration available at                             www.Rotary7870.org   The District Website. June 20-23           Rotary International Convention, Montreal, Canada. Registration at                             RI Website www.Rotary.org/convention .  Or, access through                             www.whiteriverrotayusa.org.

Anniversaries/Birthdays: None admitted to !

Students of the Month:   Honored every month between October and May on the second Tuesday at the Hartford Area Career and Technology Center. Hartford High School Presenter: David Baker Kelsey Dodge - Science Nathan Ocker - Social Studies Frankie Lyndes - Foreign Language Logan Boudro - English Hannah Hudson - Math Rebecca White - Physical Education Hartford Area Career and Technology Center Presenter: Nancy Bush Alexander Schramm - Computer Technology Shannon Cooney - Business Technology Tannar Cody-Melanson - Finance and Business Management   Service Above Self Awards: Presented two or three times a year to high school students who have served their community in a volunteer program.

  Notes by Gayle Ottmann                                      River Log Constuction by Phil Hammond

  Editing by Gloria Hammond                 Website Keyboarding and Email by Phil Hammond