Dear Rotarians,
This week, our Jaffrey-Rindge Rotary Club meeting will be held at Franklin Pierce University on Thursday, May 8, at 7:15am.
We'll begin with breakfast, coffee, and casual conversations at each table—an opportunity to connect, share stories, and enjoy fellowship before officially starting our meeting.
We are excited to welcome our guest speaker and fellow Rotarian, Dr. Marc Winiecki, who will discuss health and healthcare practices. Dr. Winiecki will present on health, food and healthcare, and we look forward to an engaging discussion. Don't miss this informative session!
In addition:
- We'll share exciting updates about our upcoming Golf Tournament on May 21. Rotarians Russell Gaskamp (Gas), Andy Lawn, and Ben Wheeler will update progress and volunteer needs. Please write your name and your guests' names (numbers) for attending your dinner event tickets. A sign-up sheet will be passed around for members and guests. Please include your names, which will help you plan dinner accurately.
- Bill Raymond is energizing our Rotary Foundation fund raising efforts. Many members have already contributed, and we aim for 100% participation. Contributors will be recognized in the next bulletin—thank you for your support!
Recent Club Activities:
- Community Supper (April 24):
We hosted a highly successful Turkey Dinner at the United Church of Jaffrey, serving over 85 community members (and 97 meals, including takeout!). Thank you, Rotarians Sheila Bergeron, Theresa, Jon Frederick, Jed Brummer, Owen Houghton, Andy Lawn, Tom Hsu, Donna Senechal, Sam LaFortune, Mike Shea, Marc Winiecki, Mark Hower, Jim Banghart, Rich Feldman, and Christine Bergeron, for making this possible. We also express our Special appreciation to Linda Brummer, Pat Lawn, and our incredible turkey cooks!
- Earth Day Celebration (April 26):
Despite the weather, Rotarians Jim Banghart, Jon Frederick, Tom Hsu, Rich Feldman, Peter Davis, Don Upton, and Andy Lawn proudly represented our club at this community event. Thank you, all Rotarians, for your wonderful participation!
- Saturday Roadside Clean up:
On May 3rd, fourteen Rotarians participated in a community event -our twice-a-year Roadside Clean-up on both sides of two miles on Rt 202, and led by Mike Shea, our designated safety officer. Thanks to: Rotarians Rudra Aryal, Mike Shea, Jim Banghart, Bill Coleman, Ben Wheeler, Christine Bergeron, Jon Frederick, Peter Russell, Donna Senechal, Marc Winiecki, Andy Lawn (and Pat, his wife), Jed Brummer, and Russ Gaskamp for making this possible.
After School Program Grant: Rotarian Bob Schaumann is preparing for submission a district matching grant application for $1000 for the Jaffrey Grade School After-school program. Rotarian Jon Frederick, Jaffrey Town Manager, is closely collaborating with the after-school team.
Dominican Republic Interact Trip: Rotarian John McCarthy recently traveled to the Dominican Republic with several Conant High School Interact students, all of whom were supporting a local school and engaging in meaningful service. Our club's financial support helped to complement the Interactor's fund raising efforts to make this trip possible.
Last Week's Meeting Highlights: We opened with a beautiful invocation by Rotarian Peter Russell, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and "America the Beautiful. We also had an excellent discussion and made suggestions on various topics such as club activities, membership growth, community outreach, golf tournaments, social events, and roadside clean-ups.
We also distributed Rotary vests—thank you, Rotarians Bill Coleman and Russell Gaskamp, for making this possible!
Looking ahead, a few members have already signed up to volunteer on May 9 for sneaker delivery at RMS and JGS—thank you in advance! We need three Rotarians at both the Rindge Memorial School (9-10am) and Jaffrey Grade School (10-11am)
We look forward to seeing you this Thursday. Your enthusiasm, dedication, and spirit of Service continue to bring happiness and strength to our communities.
Yours in Service,
Rudra