| Posted by James O'Neill
Hi Next BOD - Tuesday, June 18, 2013 The next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Shattuck's at 7:20 a.m. Invocation responsibility: Ben Wheeler Meeting: Club Assembly June 27, 2013 Meeting Invocation responsibility: Sadie Jackson Speaker responsibility: Richard Feldman Guest speaker: Sam LaFortune will discuss the ARK coming to Jaffrey GAVEL NIGHT On behalf of Bruce Edwards I am extending the following invitation: Date: Friday, June 28, 2013 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: 56 Twin Coves Drive, Rindge (Contoocook Lake) Parking attendant: Jim Noel Water taxi - see Jed Brummer or Joe Manning Caterer: Caroline from Sunflowers BYOB Please RSVP to bruceedwards43@gmail.com or 532-7054 If you wish to bring an appetizer or dessert, it should require no utensils, be ready to serve and require no oven time. Please indicate such when you RSVP. In order to know how many guests to plan for, Bruce would appreciate it if you could RSVP sooner than later. Thanks and I hope you can join us. Jim |
| Posted by Tom Doane
June 13, 2013 Introduction of Marcia Passos Duffy In my former life as an independent consultant and SCORE counselor I advised big, international and small companies. It became very clear to me that business people could be divided into two very distinct groups—those who get it and those who don’t. Marsha clearly gets it. Marcia Passos Duffy was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and this has special significance to this club as we sponsored a high school student from Brazil this past school year. As a youngster moved to metropolitan New York City, then to Keene in 1995. She is: - owner of Backporch Publishing and is a freelance journalist, business writer/editor and publicity consultant for more than 25 years.
She was an award-winning business reporter during her five years at The Keene Sentinel and has written extensively about entrepreneurship and small business for a variety of local, regional and national publications – including Yahoo Finance, Fox Business News, The New
York Times, Lifewire, the National Federation of Independent Business and Smart Business Magazine, among others.
She lives with her husband and children (15 and 21) in Keene, N.H.
- publisher and editor for The Heart of New England an online travel and lifestyle magazine about northern New England.
- Co-publisher & Editorial Director of Monadnock Table the guide to our region’s food, farms and community that was the winner of a 2012 APEX Award for Publication Excellence.
Perhaps you’ve seen and read the free issues available in many local businesses Today Marcia will talk with us about her newest venture, Monadnock Small Business Journal—The region’s voice of small business and entrepreneurship. Text by Randy Morse |
| Posted by James O'Neill
Good afternoon, The next regularly scheduled breakfast meeting is Thursday, June 13th at Shattuck's. Invocation responsibility: Kevin Hampsey Speaker responsibility: Preston Clark Speaker introduction: Randy Morse Guest speaker: Marcia Passos Duffy, owner of Backport Publishing regarding new publication: Monadnock Small Business Journal June 20, 2013 Club Assembly Invocation responsibility: Ben Wheeler June 18, 2013 Next BOD meeting See you tomorrow. Regards, Jim |
| Posted by Tom Doane
Student of the Month
June 6, 2013
Student: Stephanie Johnson
School: Conant High School
Reasons Stephanie was chosen for this honor:
Stephanie was a National Merit Finalist . As a Junior she was awarded the Dartmouth Book award, and throughout her years at Conant she has earned academic excellence awards in Biology, Chemistry, English , Geometry, Algebra II, Pre- Calculus, Ancient Medieval History and AP US History. She has been an award winning member of our Destination Imagination Team, along with competing on the Swim Team and Field Hockey Team.
Stephanie is a kind and caring young woman who is a role model for all students. She has been accepted to Wheaton College, St. Lawrence University, and the University of New Hampshire.
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| Posted by James O'Neill
Good morning, Next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Shattuck's Invocation responsibility - William Gilson Speaker responsibility - Joe Manning Guest speaker - Marcelle Manning - topic US First Ladies SOM: CHS student Stephanie Johnson June 13, 2013 Invocation responsibility - Kevin Hampsey Speaker responsibility - Preston Clark Speaker introduction - Randy Morse Guest speaker - Marcia Passos Duffy, owner of Backporch Publishing - topic launch of a new publication - Monadnock Small Business Journal. Looking forward to seeing you at tomorrow's meeting. Regards Jim |
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| Posted by Tom Doane
Dr. Marc Winiecki, the president of the Jaffrey Rindge Memorial Ambulance, accepted a donation.
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| Posted by Tom Doane
Dion Owens of the Jaffrey Civic Center accepted a donation that will be used to help pay the cost of increased security at The Night of a Thousand Cupcakes. |
| Posted by Tom Doane
St. Patrick school received a donation for the JRRC. Sister Cecile said that the donation will be use to help upgrade the school's math program. |
| Posted by Tom Doane
Rindge Boy Scout Troop 308 Scout Shamus Miller and scouting mother Denise Greenwood came to accept a check for Troop #308 that has 2 members who will be attending National Youth Leadership Training. Shamus has attended in the past. Denise Greenwood is the mother of James Greenwood, one of the scouts who will be attending National Youth Leadership Training this year. |
| Posted by Tom Doane
Linda Bussiere Linda Bussiere, a member of the Rindge History Committee, accepts a check on behalf of the Rindge Veterans Association.The request for money was to help with hiring the 6th NH Volunteers for Memorial Day Parade and Events. The History Committee/RVA will also be placing a stone marker in memory of Ella Gibson, first female military chaplain in the US and who served along with her husband in the Civil War. |
| Posted by Tom Doane
Jim Nute Executive Director of Camp Mayhew receives a donation from the JRRC.
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| Posted by Tom Doane
Terry Reeves is the Education Director for the Mariposa Museum in Peterborough. The Mariposa is a multi-culturalMuseum, it is a 501 (C) (3) organization. Terry spoke about the use of and colors of flowers usedacross the cultures of the world. She spoke about themeaning of flowers and flower colors as it relates to the different celebrations of religious and cultural events. Text by Bill Anders. |
| Posted by James O'Neill
Hello, The Board of Directions are scheduled to meet on Tuesday, May 21st at the Jaffrey Chamber Office. Bruce Edwards will be chairing the meeting in my absence. Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 Invocation responsibility: Bruce Edwards Speaker responsibility: John McCarthy Guest speaker: Isadora, exchange student, who will speak about her life in Brazil. ***************No meeting on Thursday, May 30th because of Memorial Day Holiday************** Have a great weekend. I look forward to seeing you on Thursday, May 23rd at Shattucks. Regards Jim |
| Posted by James O'Neill
Hello, Please note that the next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, May 16th at Shattuck's. Bruce Edwards will be chairing the meeting in my absence. Thursday, May 16, 2013 meeting: Invocation responsibility: William Driscoll The May 16th meeting will be a club assembly with the focus being on committees. Therefore, each committee should be expecting to provide and present an update or progress report on their committee's activities or status. Tuesday, May 21st Board of Director's meeting. Location TBD. Bruce Edwards will be filling in for me since I unfortunately have a scheduling conflict. Bill will confirm time and place when you meet on Thursday. Thursday, May 23, 2013 meeting: Invocation responsibility: Bruce Edwards Speaker responsibility: John McCarthy Guest speaker: Isadora, exchange student, will speak about her life in Brazil. No meeting on May 30th because of Memorial Day holiday. Regards, Jim |
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Players and fans alike are thrilled with the new scoreboard at the American Legion field donated by the Jaffrey-Rindge Rotary Club. Photo by Beckey Newton JCC. |
| Posted by Tom Doane
Destination Imagination will be sending three teams to the nationals this year and Jaffrey Rindge Rotary is helping to make it possible.
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| Posted by Tom Doane
Lorna Letourneau, Principal recently accepted a donation from the Jaffrey-Rindge Rotary Club on behalf of Victory High School’s “Victory” scholarship fund. Victory High School’s mission is to provide an alternative school for students who find it difficult to function effectively in a traditional school setting. The school seeks to provide the learning environment for developing accountability, reliability, and respect for authority at home, and within the community. The donation will enable a student in the Jaffrey-Rindge area, with limited financial means, to attend Victory High School. |
| Posted by James O'Neill
Good morning, Please note that beginning at 5:30 PM (CDT) on 10 May 2013 through Sunday evening, 12 May 2013 all Rotary International network systems and applications will be shut down for system maintenance. The affected systems and applications that will not be accessible will include Member Access, Rotary Club Central, Rotary Showcase, and Rotary Grants. Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 9th at FPU. Invocation responsibility: Tom Davis CHS Student of the Month Speaker responsibility: Bill Anders Guest Speaker: Terry Reeves, Education Director of the Mariposa Museum in Peterborough May 16, 2013 meeting will be a club assembly at Shattuck. Please note change in location. Invocation responsibility: William Driscoll Enjoy the beautiful sunshine that is forecasted for today and tomorrow. See you on Thursday. Regards, Jim |
| Posted by James O'Neill
Good morning, Our next regularly scheduled breakfast meeting is at FPU on Thursday, May 2, 2013 Invocation responsibility: Jim Noel Speaker responsibility: Gail Therriault Guest Speaker: Isadora Martins Amaral Castro Isadora will speak to us about her native country, Brazil and Minas Gerais, her home province. May 9th, 2013 SOM - CHS Invocation responsibility: Tom Davis Speaker responsibility: Bill Anders Guest Speaker: Terry Reeves, Education Director of the Mariposa Museum in Peterborough Have a great May Day and see you tomorrow at the meeting at FPU. Regards, Jim
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Dwight Schenk, Chair of the Monadnock at Home Board, gave us the “good news success story” of this Eastern Monadnock non-profit which now has 79 household members. |
| Posted by Tom Doane
Rotary Student of the Month Student Name: Sari Somero School Name: Heritage Christian School Grade: 8th Parents Names: Paul and Jayne Somero Brief Description of Student’s Accomplishments: We asked the teachers to pick the student that they thought was most deserving of this honor. Sari Somero was chosen because of her excellence in her academics as well as, her outstanding character. Sari is always putting her best foot forward as a role model to her peers and is a blessing to her teacher. Recommended by: Mrs. Bethany Dean – 7th and 8th grade teacher Mrs. Beth LeMieur – 5th and 6th grade teacher Diane Slyman – 1st and 2nd grade teacher as well as, interm administrator |
| Posted by James O'Neill
Good morning, Our next regularly scheduled breakfast meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 25th at FPU. Invocation responsibility: Allen Clapp Speaker responsibility: Jim Noel Guest speaker: Dwight Schenck, Director of Monadnock at Home Donation to be presented to Destination Imagination Team May 2, 2013 Invocation responsibility: Jim Noel Speaker responsibility: Gail Therriault I look forward to seeing you at tomorrow's meeting. Regards, Jim |
| Posted by David Tower on Apr 22, 2013
Sixteen Rotarians joined in Saturday morning to make this a successful project. |
| Posted by James O'Neill
Good morning, Our next regularly scheduled meeting is a Club Assembly on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at FPU. Invocation responsibility: Tony Cassady April 25, 2013 Invocation responsibility: Allen Clapp Speaker responsibility: Jim Noel Members of the Jaffrey-Rindge Destination Imagination Team will be joining us at our April 25th meeting. I look forward to seeing you on Thursday, April 18th. Regards, Jim |
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| Posted by Philip Cournoyer on Mar 27, 2013
SUNFLOWERS IN JAFFREY sings a chorus for spring, with its colorful facade, fresh food and cheerful ambience — even on the cold, cold days of a winter that will not quit. |
| Posted by Tom Doane
Dr. Kristen Nevious, Director of the Fitzwater Center at FPU, was the speaker on March 7. Dr. Nevious spoke on the The Fitzwater Center's Pierce Media Group's coverage of the 2012 election. |
| Posted by Tom Doane
Student Name:__ Molly and Wyatt Robbins School Name: __ Saint Patrick School Grade: _8 Parent(s) Name ______Katie Robbins and John Robbins____________ Sr. Cecile Provost (principal) Brief Description of Student’s Accomplishments _________________ We don’t know if you have ever had a set of twins being recognized at this wonderful Rotary Student of the Month Event but it is our deepest pleasure and pride to introduce you to : Molly and Wyatt Robbins who are eighth graders at St. Patrick School in Jaffrey. We asked their teachers to pick the student they thought was most deserving of this honor and one teacher said Wyatt and another teacher said Molly! What do we do with that? Then we asked the teachers to tell us why their choice was Molly and Wyatt. They both said they would write down their reasons and bring them to the office. Guess what...both teachers said the same things about Wyatt and Molly. There is no doubt that they are really twins! Here are the faculties’ remarks: Molly and Wyatt are the epitome of what students should be. They are always respectful and willing to help out adults as well as fellow students. They always put forth their best effort. They listen carefully in class and are constantly putting in the effort needed to raise their grades. Their work is always completed on time and is well done. Both of them are conscientious students who are on task and turn in excellent work. Wyatt has a delightful sense of humor and Molly’s work is always well done and beautiful in every detail. Teachers are unanimous in saying that both Molly and Wyatt are excellent role models and a delight to have in class. Recommended by: Sr. Cecile Provost, CSC--Principal Maureen Poly—Religion and Social Studies Teacher Barbara Ellis—Math and Science Teacher Michele Nuttle—Language Arts and Computer Teacher |
| Posted by Tom Doane
And then how it should be done. |
| Posted by Tom Doane
On February 14th Rachel O’Leary was inducted into the Jaffrey Rindge Rotary Club. |
| Posted by Tom Doane
On February 14th Tom Bennett was inducted into the Jaffrey Rindge Rotary Club. |
| Posted by Tom Doane
At a resent meeting members of the Jaffrey Rindge Interact club demonstrated how not to flocK! |
| Posted by Tom Doane
The flock is on the move! Who is NEXT ?? |
| Posted by Tom Doane
YOU’VE BEEN FLOCKED! Conant High School’s Interact Club, a high school extension of the Jaffrey-Rindge Rotary Club, is sponsoring a flamingo flocking fundraiser. A flock of 8-12 flamingos is currently traveling from lawn to lawn within Jaffrey and Rindge. So far, the flamingos have visited the Tower and Crocker business offices, the Tieger Realty office and a local residency. When flocked, you have the option of sending the flock to another address for $20, including a personal message for $25 or renting the flock for $50 a week if you really enjoy your new lawn ornaments. Be on the lookout for these pink, plastic, trendy friends over the next few months! If you have questions or requests for the flock, please contact David Dustin at (603) 532-8131. |
| Posted by Tom Doane
Janet Wilson Spoke on BNI and Networking Janet is the Managing Director of BNI for the New Hampshire Region. She supports
32 BNI chapters with 800 members. Janet highlighted the mistakes many of us make while networking. Most people only network with people that they know. This is a mistake because you probably have all of the information that they have to offer. Cast a wider net. Do not break the 12 12 12 rule: be aware of how you look when you are 12 feet and 12 inches away from a person and choose you first first 12 words carefully. People form their impression of you in the first 7 seconds that they are with you. Before you start asking for referrals find out something about the person and what you can do for them. Not the other way around.
At an event do not mix only with your group. Meet people that you do not know.
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Rotary Student of the Month Recognition Date: February 7, 2013 Student Name: Jacob Miller School Name: Victory High School Grade: 12 Parents Names: Michael & Arianne Miller Brief Description of Student’s Accomplishments: High Honor student with 4.0 average. Accepted by U.S. Air Force. Passed the Air Force test and qualified for 7 pages worth of jobs. Boy Scout – working on Eagle Scout Project: Fix drainage problems and making a walkway to the baseball field at Rindge Rec. Recommended by: Lorna Letourneau and staff at Victory High School. |
| Posted by Tom Doane
On January 31 Dr Fay Migotsky spoke on the role of the primary care physician.
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| Posted by Tom Doane
NEWS FLASH The Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce has named the Jaffrey Rindge Rotary Club Non-Profit of the year. The award will be presented at the Chamber's Annual Meeting at the Woodbound Inn on February 27. Tickets are $40 per person.
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| Posted by Tom Doane
Rotary Student of the Month
Recognition Date: January 10, 2013
Student Name: Hannah Schlim
School Name: Jaffrey Grade School
Grade: Fifth Grade
Parents Names: Monika Schlim and Eric Schlim Brief Description of Student’s Accomplishments: Hannah is an exemplary student who always approaches her schoolwork with 100% effort. She demonstrates integrity and is motivated to do her best in all circumstances. In the primary grades, Hannah was very quiet. She has really grown and now participates enthusiastically in class. Hannah is responsible, respectful and kind. She can work collaboratively with any peer. Each morning, she helps younger students in a kindergarten classroom. Hannah has perfect attendance so far this year, and maintains a cheerful demeanor each day. She extends her learning by participating in Chorus and Battle of the Books. She is an all around wonderful student who demonstrates characteristics that will lead to future success. Nominated by: Teresa Sargent (Gr. 5 teacher)
Nancy Springfield (Gr. 4 teacher) |