Hi, Fellow Rotarians,
There will be no morning meeting this week at Franklin Pierce University. David Jeffries has invited us for a social evening at his house at 617 Mountain Road (Rt 124) on this Thursday, March 30th, from 5:30PM to 7:00PM. Spouses and Significant Others are invited. Be advised David's house is several miles north on Rt 124 beyond downtown Jaffrey. Look for his mailbox and driveway on the left side as you travel towards Marlborough.
David will supply beer and wine. BYOB if you desire something else. Please bring a tasty hors d'oeuvre to share.
This will be a good time to get to know our newer Rotarians and potential Rotarians, as well as enjoy a great view.
Yours in service,
Peter
Photographs from our March 23rd Meeting
Rotary Honors Riley Derosier as "Student of the Month"
Principal Susan Shaw-Sarles shares stories about the Jaffrey-Rindge Rotary "Student of the Month," Riley Derosier, a 5th Grade student at the Jaffrey Grade School. Riley, with a smile as big as the sky, was recognized for her sunny disposition, ready willingness to demonstrate kindness and compassion to others, demonstrated positive attitude, and generous spirit. Rotarian Sam LaFortune presented Riley with a Certificate of Recognition, as well as a Toadstool gift certificate. Behind Susan and Riley are proud parents and grandparents!Brandon Smith, our Newest Rotarian
Brandon Smith (L) holds his Certificate of Membership as the newest Jaffrey-Rindge Rotarian. He's flanked by Rotarian Russell Gaskamp, Membership Chair, who had the pleasure of pinning onto Brandon's left lapel his new membership pin. Brandon is the Branch Manager at the Jaffrey TD Bank. Welcome, Brandon!
We Didn't Forget Your Badges, Guys!
Mark Hower and Jeff Dickler, recently inducted as new Rotarians, ham it up for the photographer, as both Rotarians were presented with their name badges by Co-President-elect Bill Coleman.Project Shakespeare's Deborah Thurber Receives Rotary Contribution
Deborah Thurber, Founder and Artistic Director of Project Shakespeare, shares details about the theater organization's impending trip to the United Kingdom in August. Ten students will perform "Hamlet" at the Thorington Theatre in Suffolk. Included in the entourage's activities will be visits to Stratford-upon-Avon and London to attend performances at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and The Globe Theatre. Charitable Giving Chairperson Gail Therriault presented Deborah with a check to help defray the travel expenses.
Rotarian Tom Bennett Updates Club on FNE Activities in Nicaragua
(TOP) Rotarian Tom Bennett updated the Jaffrey-Rindge Rotary Club on the activities of FNE International and how this non-profit organization is using our nearly $20,000 donation to upgrade the facilities, including sanitation and potable water, in several schools in Chacraseca, Nicaragua. The second picture shows several Nicaraguan young adults who are now going to college as a result of FNE's work. If you look closely, you will see Rotarian John McCarthy on the far left, his wife, Paddy, just to the right of center, and Rotarian Tom Bennett on the far right, the result of a recent visit in July 2022. Missing from the picture is Rotarian Jim Guy, Monadnock Rotary Club, who we suspect took the picture.