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FINAL REMINDER! WE ARE MEETING AT JESSE’S WHERE YOU CAN
SEE YOUR FELLOW ROTARIANS AND OUR SPEAKER LIVE!
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- The dining area at Jesse’s will open at 11:45.
- The welcoming bell will sound at noon.
- Announcements will begin at roughly 12:30 with the guest speaker introduced at roughly 12:45. The meeting will conclude at 1:15 PM.
- The $18 lunch will include three meal options (fish, red meat, vegetarian) and the soup, salad, dessert, and drink bar will be available.
- We WILL continue ZOOMING the meetings, with the “broadcast” beginning at 12:30.
THIS WEEK’S PROGRAM
June 16 – Todd Allen introduces the founders of the Junction Fiber Mill, Peggy Allen and Amanda Kievet
THE ZOOM LINK FOR THE MEETING
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88229582283?pwd=aS9Hd3o1cS9ZK0hQL0ZhUHZXSEdxQT09
Meeting ID: 882 2958 2283
Password: 254494
The Zoom Room opens at 12:30 PM. After the Pledge of Allegiance and opening inspirational quotes at noon, Todd Allen will introduce our speakers.
NOTE THAT WE HOPE OUR SPEAKERS WILL BE RECORDED FOR CATV.
They are recorded in “speaker view” which means if you do ask questions during the Q and A session you will appear on screen unless you disable the camera.
LAST WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Todd Allen announced that he had just returned from Class Day at Hanover High School where Hank Trimble was awarded Rotary’s $10,000 scholarship. Hank plans to major in Primary Education and Coaching at St. Joseph’s College, Hanover High’s counselors described him as possessing “wonderful character”, “well regarded by all--- kids and adults alike”, and “…a great leader on the football team”.
Todd Allen again reminded club members that their dues were due by the end of June.
Tom Csatari once again encouraged members to contribute to the Rotary Foundation.
Peter Perrinez offered TEN Happy Dollars to celebrate the triplets—Molly, Madison, and McKenzie--- born into his sons family.
Kevin Wenger offered a Happy Dollar to celebrate a forthcoming 100 mile sailing adventure he is undertaking in North Carolina on a vessel he built himself!
The Raffle Management Team offered ten dollars in the name of Denise Dahlberg, whose ticket was drawn.
DONATIONS IN LIEU OF MEALS
REMINDER: Here’s the link to make your donation to Willing Hands, the recipient of “loose change” and
Happy Dollars:
https://hanovernhrotary.ejoinme.org/COVID-19. We have over $4,000 in donations for the three-month period ending in June, but Todd is hoping we can get an additional $1,000.
LAST WEEK’S PROGRAM
Wayne Gersen introduced physician Don Kollish who gave a compelling and detailed presentation making business case for a National Health Program. Don started promoting this idea in the mid-1980s because he witnessed the adverse outcomes that resulted in our country because we lack a national health care program. His slides showed that we compare ourselves to other developed countries we have more health-related bankruptcies, higher infant mortality, higher death rates for mothers, and less medical treatment even though we are spending more of our GDP for health. His slides illustrated the reasons for this, which deal with higher administrative costs, the need for health insurance companies to make a profit, and higher pharmaceutical costs.
Dr. Kollish then illustrated that Medicare is the most efficient provider of medical services in our country, showing that health care for those over 65 is the best in the world! His conclusion: if we hope to make health care better in this country, we need more primary care doctors, universal coverage, and no private health insurers. He concluded his talk with an overview of HR 676, which advocates “Medicare for All” as the best way forward.
Coming Attractions:
June 23 – Todd Allen will introduce Sarah Jackson from Vital Communities to brief us on their recent initiatives
June 30 - In his final day in office, outgoing President and all-time records holder for identifying outstanding guest speakers, Todd Allen, will introduce Polar Latitudes’ John McKeon.
July 7 – We have a changing of the guard (or a changing of the Allens), with David Allen taking the gavel from Todd Allen.
July 14 – Todd Allen introduces Jack O’Toole CEO of Fresh Air Sensor
July 21 – Wayne Gersen introduces Kaitie Eddington of the Upper Valley Trails Alliance to share some of the new paths available to hikers in our region
July 28 – Todd Allen introduces F.X. Flinn from ECFiber who will update us on their efforts to provide high speed internet services to rural NH and VT communities.
We’re now booked through all of August and have most dates covered in September! But as often noted in this newsletter we can never sign-up speakers too early! Your ideas are welcome!
