Dear Rotarians,
I hope all enjoyed a fantastic golf social last week, courtesy of Andy and Pat Lawn. I hope to do more of these events in the coming (warmer) months.
The Jaffrey-Rindge Rotary Club will meet this week on Thursday, May 28th, at 7:15am at the Cathedral of the Pines.
Our speakers will be our own Conant Interact students and their advisor, Mike Tenters. The students will describe their recent work in the Dominican Republic helping to construct a school for Haitian refugee students.
On Thursday, June 4th, we will have a special meeting at Milliken Manor, the venue for our Grill and Chill Fundraiser in July. Owners Kristen and Dave Delano will show us around and describe their vision for this stunning property, as well as their journey last year that led them to be its new proprietors. The meeting will be at 7:15am. I suggest dressing warm, as the Barn where we will be meeting is unheated.
NOTE: We need help with food and coffee in the mornings. If you can help, please email me. One Rotarian typically gets a Box of "Joe" from the Dunkin's in Rindge, and a second Rotarian gets muffins or other morning fare. Rotary will reimburse for the food; just bring the receipt.
Dates for which we need Rotarians for food and coffee.
May 28 - Cathedral of the Pines
June 4 - Milliken Manor
June 11 - Cathedral
June 18 - Cathedral
July 9 - Cathedral
July 16 - Cathedral
July 30 - Cathedral
August 13 - Cathedral
NOTE: by Wednesday, you can purchase tickets for our Grill and Chill Fundraiser online at jrrotary.org - our club homepage!
Sell those sponsorships and tickets! July will be here before we know it, and we cannot keep up our good works if we don't have a successful fundraiser. We have great bands coming - including Sheep Dip, a local favorite for more than a decade. We also have a dozen artists and artisans already committed and excited about the event. Your committee is planning a fantastic menu of kebabs and other BBQ fare. The site is extraordinary. We need all hands to make this a success!
Reminder, the Rotary District Conference is taking place this Saturday, May 30th, at the Best Western Hotel in Keene. District Governor Donna Deos invites all Rotarians to join her. The District has been planning an energizing program filled with inspiration, fellowship, and hands-on service.
Yours in Service,
Tom
