Dear Rotarians,
I have a good friend (Bob Goodwin) who is a songwriter, and one of his classics is titled "The F Month." Retired after many years as a mailman, the song describes the slushy, freezing, can't-wait-for-spring vibe of the current month. In any case, I suspect that we are ALL freezing and waiting for spring.
My thanks to President-Elect Donna Senechal, who covered for me at our last meeting on February 5th while I was out of Town attending a meeting in Concord at the State House.
Our next meeting of the Jaffrey-Rindge Rotary Club will be this Thursday, February 12th, at 7:15am at Franklin Pierce University. Our speaker will be Dr. Christina Cliff, Professor of Political Science at the University. Her topic will be “Disinformation & Propaganda.” In today's age of "fake news," this should be a very interesting presentation.
Next week (Feb 19th) we will not meet due to the President's Day holiday.
The following week, we will meet on February 26th at the University at 7:15am to discuss our club growth and other pertinent topics that any member might propose.
Thanks to all who came to the school deliberative session on February 4th. More than 700 were in attendance, including many Rotarians. In what was a most interesting meeting, voters made the decision to keep the proposed SAU47 budget as originally worded and funded.
For those already thinking about summer, and warmth, the Jaffrey-Rindge Rotary Fundraiser Planning Team has selected the date of July 23. Details will be forthcoming at a future meeting, and the day promises to be warm.
Lastly, for those who like to freeze, the 2026 Contoocook Ice Fishing Derby will take place on Sunday, February 15th, from 7am to 3pm. Register at Pelletier's Sports in Jaffrey.
Need I say this? Stay warm!
Yours in Service,
Tom
