We have no meeting this week. Instead, those who have signed on will feast on Lobster Rolls at Nan Carroll’s domicile in Norwich. As Rod Thomas announced last week there will be no greeters at this event, which means Rotarians will be responsible for checking themselves in and generating and applying their own stick-on name tags. 

 

 

Kevin Wenger reminded club members of the need to fill two key positions: the treasurer for the club and someone to help re-launch the auction.

 

Ginia Allison offered Happy Dollar for the wonderful experience she had at her Birthday celebration spending 15 minutes in conversation with each of those who attended. 

 

Len Cadwallader contributed a Happy Dollar in honor of the retirement of Betsy McClain, a longstanding town administrator who exemplifies the excellence we too often take for granted in the overall management of Hanover.

 

Sadly, there was no raffle. 😢

 

 

Greg Bazylewicz introduced Bill Neukomm, whose last day as COVER’s Executive Director was August 31. Bill had several years of service in non-profit rehabilitation organizations before taking the reins at COVER, where he appreciated the great support he received from our club. He presented a slide show that illustrated the kinds of projects COVER undertakes, which are primarily ramps and roofs for low-income residents. He reported that OVER engages 300-400 volunteers per year. He indicated that during the pandemic, when indoor renovations were impossible, COVER shifted its focus to delivering food, working to build raised bed gardens, and keeping in touch with those COVER typically served. They also created outdoor food shelves that helped provide food for those who were reluctant or unable to go to indoor venues. 

 

In response to questions, Bill offered details on the weatherization projects and consultations COVER offers, emphasizing the importance of inexpensive but consequential projects like sealing windows. He encouraged that Stuff-a-Truck contributions be “functional and operational” with a focus on tools that COVER clients can use to help in the various projects. He indicated that COVER would pick up some items but only if those items are marketable. 

 

 

September 15 – David Allen will introduce Dartmouth’s Interim AD Peter Roby 

 

September 22 – Todd Allen introduces Valley News publisher Dan McCrory

 

September 29 – Sweetland Farm CSA’s Nora Lake will be introduced by Todd Allen. 

 

October 6 – David Allen will introduce Chip Brown who will fill us in on the plans for the Mascoma Waterway

 

October 13 – Todd Allen introduces local veterinarian Kate Allen

 

September 15 – Todd Allen introduces Alexis Abramson from Dartmouth’s Thayer School

 

September 22 – Julia Griffin introduces CATV’s new ED Samantha Davidson Green

 

It looks like a good line up! Make sure you keep your Wednesday's open! Our next opening is the third Wednesday in December! Yes… you read that correctly, the third week in December! Thanks to those who helped sign-up speakers early!