12 hrs before heading to London President Banghart calls the meeting to order.
Jaffrey Rindge Middle School Principal Susan Shaw-Sarles, Student of the Month Mia Boyd and family, and him.
 
 
Guests:
 
Susan Sarles introducing Mia Boyd and family. Student Council for 3 years:
  •  "110%er".
  • adjective/superlative salad
  • 2 years Destination Imagination-->Global Finals.  
  • She and her sister started cookie baking business--->purchase presents for others.
  • ...
 
 
Announcements:
 
Travis K.--River House support petition.
  • Nat-speaker suggestions??
  • Feb 12--Norway Pond festival singers(featuring...you guessed it)
  • James B.
    • new members needed.  If they can fog a mirror, we want 'em.  Or something like that.
    • Joe Manning-Jaffrey Citizen of Year!!  
    • Fill out questionnaires from Mary Drew last week.
 
Happy Fines:
Sheila-Patriots, Bernie and Steelers (Condolences)
Bob S-Mia.
Kathleene-teachers
Tom D.-student of month and Joe M.
Matt B.-Joe, Patriots,..
Sam- Student of the Month
Bruce E.-wife in march, and Student of Month
John McC.-SOM, climate change(sort of)
Bernie-Patriots, Steelers, SOM
Bill R.-SOM, Patriots, Sheila B.,
Helene R.-Washinton D.C. march
Randy M.-SOM and her parents.  Bernie. Travis Kumpf-upcoming Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce Chairman
Don U.-SOM and family
Joe M.-families and importance thereof
 
Biographies:
 
 
The following are markedly condensed--see biographers for details.
 
Mike Shea-(Bio delivered by Misty Start).  Born in Alaska. Father was in Navy at the time. Relocated to Pittsburgh but unlike Bernie did not become a Steeler's fan (editor's note: at least he didn't confess to it).  JGS and JRMS->Lawrence Academy-->UNH Business degree.  Current Chairman of Board and Executive VP at Belletette's,  and on Board of Trustee's at Monadnock Community Hospital.   He was very active for many years in competitive bodybuilding, coached youth sports locally for ~15 years, is a Past President of NH Lumber Association, ....and was the 4th President of JRRC.  
 
Misty Smart--delivered by Mike Shea.  Born Rockport, ME.  Worked 4 years in high school, 4-sport athlete, active in "Key Club" (Kiwanis at HS level-similar to Interact), Trekkers (outdoor-based mentoring), music and others.  Misty continues to be involved as a mentor.  In addition, despite having near 60 fewer candles on her cake than Joe Manning, she has a few more items on her CV:
 
  • 2011 B.A. from Franklin Pierce University in Political Science
    •  Tennis/Rugby/ Student Government/Interfaith Ministries at FPU.
  • Started career with nonprofit in Maine at Big Brothers Big Sisters.
  • 2012 moved to India and worked with large non-profit
    • not all work however as she was able to hike to base camp of Everest.
  • Currently:
    • serves on Habitat for Humanty Search Committee
    • works as Experience Director at FPU for incoming students and is working on her Master's.
    • Tackling Appalachian Trail as a "section hiker". Does anyone know her trail name???
    • Working to transition to Leadership at a nonprofit for youth.
 
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