Dear Rotarians,
I hope all Rotarians had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. From the warmth of family, friends, and feasting, we return to the chilly reality of New Hampshire winter. Alas. Fortunately I like snow, but it would be easier if the roof over part of my house were finished.
We will meet this Thursday, December 4th, at 7:15am at Franklin Pierce University. Although we will not have a speaker, a highlight will be the induction of four new Rotarians -- Jim Douglas, Elishah Hodgson, Alex Petit, and Patty Farmer (Patty is transferring in from the Keene Elm City Rotary).
I hope all Rotarians had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. From the warmth of family, friends, and feasting, we return to the chilly reality of New Hampshire winter. Alas. Fortunately I like snow, but it would be easier if the roof over part of my house were finished.
We will meet this Thursday, December 4th, at 7:15am at Franklin Pierce University. Although we will not have a speaker, a highlight will be the induction of four new Rotarians -- Jim Douglas, Elishah Hodgson, Alex Petit, and Patty Farmer (Patty is transferring in from the Keene Elm City Rotary).
We will also have a discussion on the growth of our club and our strategic plan for the upcoming year. Please reflect on possible questions that we should consider?
> What non-profit groups should we support in 2026?
> What projects should we plan in 2026?
> Who wants to serve on the 2026 fundraiser committee?
Looking ahead, we will meet Thursday, December 11th, at 7:15 am, again at Franklin Pierce University. At this meeting, we will discuss the General Assembly and present the Board of Directors slate for 2026–2027 for member approval (as we usually complete this process in December).
On December 18th, we will meet at the Cathedral of the Pines, at 7:15am. The Conant Music Ensemble will be joining us to sing at our morning meeting, which is wonderful news! Karie, the Conant Music Ensemble Director, has agreed to her students taking a "field trip" to sing with us. As you may know, field trips were eliminated by the school budget; therefore, our club will be supporting their transportation with a financial contribution.
In community news, the Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce held a well-attended "After Hours" event last Wednesday at Reds of Jaffrey. I was nice to see many people there and to appreciate how well the Peard family has renovated the old fire house.
There will be a Community Supper hosted by our Troop 33 Scouts on Thursday, December 4th, at the United Church of Jaffrey. All are welcome to attend.
Lastly, the Park Theatre will feature the "Heather Pierson Trio" performing a Charlie Brown Christmas on Friday evening, December 5th. This is a truly delightful show, and tickets are still available. Earlier that same afternoon at 5:30pm, Obadiah Brimtop (aka, the Jaffrey Town Crier), will officially proclaim the kickoff of "Dickens Fest," which is a month-long series of holiday programs at the Park Theatre.
> What non-profit groups should we support in 2026?
> What projects should we plan in 2026?
> Who wants to serve on the 2026 fundraiser committee?
Looking ahead, we will meet Thursday, December 11th, at 7:15 am, again at Franklin Pierce University. At this meeting, we will discuss the General Assembly and present the Board of Directors slate for 2026–2027 for member approval (as we usually complete this process in December).
On December 18th, we will meet at the Cathedral of the Pines, at 7:15am. The Conant Music Ensemble will be joining us to sing at our morning meeting, which is wonderful news! Karie, the Conant Music Ensemble Director, has agreed to her students taking a "field trip" to sing with us. As you may know, field trips were eliminated by the school budget; therefore, our club will be supporting their transportation with a financial contribution.
In community news, the Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce held a well-attended "After Hours" event last Wednesday at Reds of Jaffrey. I was nice to see many people there and to appreciate how well the Peard family has renovated the old fire house.
There will be a Community Supper hosted by our Troop 33 Scouts on Thursday, December 4th, at the United Church of Jaffrey. All are welcome to attend.
Lastly, the Park Theatre will feature the "Heather Pierson Trio" performing a Charlie Brown Christmas on Friday evening, December 5th. This is a truly delightful show, and tickets are still available. Earlier that same afternoon at 5:30pm, Obadiah Brimtop (aka, the Jaffrey Town Crier), will officially proclaim the kickoff of "Dickens Fest," which is a month-long series of holiday programs at the Park Theatre.
Enjoy the snow!
Yours in Service,
Yours in Service,
Tom
