Dear Rotarians,

Our next Jaffrey-Rindge Rotary Club meeting will be held at the Cathedral of the Pines (10 Hale Hill Rd in Rindge), on Thursday, March 20th, at 7:15am.

This week is extra special as we celebrate the induction of our newest member, Teresa Biggs, from Jaffrey. Following her induction, Teresa will give her icebreaker speech (open topic).

We are also honored to welcome two outstanding speakers from our club: Rotarians Jon Frederick, Jaffrey Town Manager, and Andy Lawn, Jaffrey Town Selectman, both of whom will share their inspiring stories.

I also have exciting news to share! Jon Frederick, an active Rotarian and past club president, has been named Citizen of the Year by the Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce. Let's celebrate this incredible achievement by attending the awards dinner on March 27 at 5:30pm at the Woodbound Inn.  Please register by March 22 through the Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce events list: https://business.jaffreychamber.com/events

Last week's highlights: We enjoyed a warm breakfast, coffee, and meaningful conversations at each table at Franklin Pierce University. The meeting began with an invocation by Peter Davis, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a heartfelt singing of America the Beautiful.

During Happy Fines, members shared inspiring and touching personal stories, creating a truly memorable moment. Although our scheduled speaker, Cyndy Burgess from the Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce, was unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict (she will be rescheduled for a future meeting), John McCarthy stepped in to lead a discussion on school budget activities and the impact of local election results. 

Upcoming Events & Announcements: The Fellowship Committee, led by Andy Lawn and Russell Gaskamp (Gas), provided updates on our Annual Golf Tournament and Social Event, happening on May 21 at The Shattuck in Jaffrey. Mark your calendars—the planning is already underway to make it a fantastic event!

Last call for Rotary Vests.  Bob Schaumann called and left voicemail messages for those few who have yet to let us know their intentions, and as of Monday, he is still waiting for their response.

I look forward to seeing you all on Thursday. Your enthusiasm, dedication, and teamwork continue to bring joy and strength to our community.

Yours in Service,

Rudra