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Top of the Week June 28, 2017
 
Top of the Week!
 
 
24th Annual Portsmouth Rotary Basic Needs Golf Tournament
 
 
Our 24th Annual Portsmouth Rotary Basic Needs Golf Tournament was held Friday, June 16th at Pease Golf Course.
 
While the weather was a bit cool and overcast, the enthusiasm and energy was “HOT”!  Golfers (106 total) began strolling in at 8:00 a.m.to register, purchase raffle tickets and place them into the selected prize bowls.  Mulligan tickets were a big hit as well.
 
 
Peter Grace, Program Chairman coordinated & mc’d the event, while Joanie Dickenson rallied the troops to stimulate bid competition in the silent auction attempting to raise more money.  After all, this is a “Fun-Raiser”!
 
 
Cathy Berger listed the raffle winning tickets on the Winner’s Board as Aileen Dugan assisted potential winners find their prize.
 
Following is a listing of the golf awards, tabulated by the Pro Shop Staff.
 
1st Place
LoRusso, Schakas, Papp, Kelliher
 
2nd Place
Gamester, Weeks, Gamester, Gamester
 
3rd Place
Iafolla, Pufahl, Goss, Crowell
 
Longest Drive
(M) – Eamonn Healy
(W) – Tracey Hartford
 
Closest to the Pin:
 Andy Chase (8’2”)
 
Rotary Cup Winners
 
 
(Left-right):  Andy Chase, Ben Wheeler, Bob Herald & Doug MacDonald
It is estimated the event generated $27,500 in net revenue.
 
Proceeds from this event will benefit The Portsmouth Rotary Basic Needs Endowment.  The endowment is a fund established to benefit seacoast food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other local survival needs. This year, Portsmouth Rotary will give over $20,000 to basic needs organizations. The Portsmouth Rotary Basic Needs committee has funded contributions to these basic needs organizations in the past years(s):
 
  • Operation Bag Lunch (Seacoast Family Food Pantry)
  • Salvation Army (Food Pantry)
  • Operation Blessing (Food Pantry)
  • Cross Roads House (Food Pantry)
  • Seacoast Family Food Pantry
  • Operation Warm Coats
  • End 68 Hours of Hunger-Portsmouth
  • Gift of Warmth (Rockingham Community Action)
 
 
According to Peter Grace, Program Chairman “this event is considered to be one of the most successful yet!  We could not have achieved this level of success had it not been for the generosity of all the  sponsors, especially premier sponsor Waterstone Retail, and the many local companies who supported the event with donations, raffle & auction gifts and all the committee members who worked diligently to make this all happen.”
 
 
 
 
 
Ride Needed
 
Fellow Rotarian Peg Millar needs a ride to get to our Rotary meetings. For anyone willing to help, she lives at Spinnaker Point in Portsmouth. If you can help it would be very appreciated. Peg's phone number is 501-0910.
 
Peg appreciates your efforts.
 
 
Rotary Connections is back!!!
 
Rotary Connections let’s our members know that their Rotary club is thinking of them.  Members facing a health issue, death in the family or a life celebration, we are here!  
 
If you know of any of our members who may need a Rotary Connections, please reach out to the Cathy Nickerson or President James.
 
 
Let us Know What is Happening!
 
If you have an event or news that you would like to share with your fellow Rotarians, please forward the information to Dennis Moulton for inclusion in the weekly eBulletin. My contact information is d-moulton@comcast.net.  And please send photos!
 
 
Rotary Log for June 22, 2017
Rotary Log for meeting of June 22, 2017
By Suzanne Rapoza
Photos by: Sara Treacy
 
 
This week we were greeted by President James as he handed out random table assignments. Most of us enjoyed spending time with new people, except Table 4. Five regulars at the “Gambler’s Table” amazingly drew 4’s! They were all fined for their “good luck.”. We were then led in song by John Rice. Craig Taylor directed the Four Way Test and Sara Treacy gave a lovely invocation.
 
Guests included Jackie Dufresne with Kevin Schultz, Nicole Locare and Katie Duncan with Madeline Warren. Alyson Graybill was Ben Wheeler’s guest. President James brought his daughter Natalie, wife Alison and Rachel Roulliard.
 
Club Announcements
 
 
James announced that he had committed to raising $18,000 in Rotary Foundation Giving. As of right now we have $23,438! Another $6,718 has been garnered for polio eradication, missing goal by $282 dollars. There is still time to donate!
 
 
Justin Finn reminded everyone that the Cross Country and track meet is August 3rd.
 
 
Peter Grace let us know that this years’ golf tournament brought in an astounding $27,751 before expenses. He had a long, long list of thank-you’s for all the event volunteers and sponsors.
 
Marie Brownell encouraged everyone to attend the convention next year in Toronto. She had a great experience at this year’s convention, traveling to Atlanta. She also reminded the group that the book committee is meeting next week. It will be gathering books for ages K-3.
 
 
James then asked for the Basic Needs Committee to gather up front so the he could acknowledge all they do.
 
 
Ramona Dow was then presented with a Distinguished Service award. As the Chair of the committee, she is known to be professional, kind and efficient.
 
Happy dollars
There were plenty of Happy Dollars this meeting!   Ben Wheeler was delighted because his team won the golf tournament. Larry was thrilled after Stanford won numerous bottles of wine for the good doctor. Stan had coaxed him into buying raffle tickets for the Seacoast Board of REALTORS’ wine raffle. Stanford gave happy dollars of his own, relieved that his 17- year- old son has finally started Driver’s Ed!
 
The Program: Center for Wildlife
Stanford introduced us to Sarah Kern from the Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick. Serving a 100-mile radius, the Center for Wildlife is the only one of its kind in the area. Katie, a veteran at the Center, has a degree in Zoology. She is one the organization’s education fellows.
 
 
Located near the base of Mt. Agamenticus, some 2,000 wild animals are treated annually at the Center for Wildlife. Many of these critters have been hit by motor vehicles. Katie said that throwing food out of a moving vehicle is one of the key causes. The scraps attract hungry wildlife to the road.
 
Katie brought a friend with her, a screech owl named Lady Willow. Ms. Willow, who behaved perfectly, is one of the 27 animal ambassadors that live at the Center. They go on the road and assist with the Center’s educational programs throughout the Greater Seacoast area. Lady Willow “chatted away” showing no fear of all us humans.
Meanwhile, Katie explained that our declining bat and turtle populations have led to an increase in tick and mosquitos. So it’s a very good thing to protect bat and turtle habitats, because both species chow down on those pesky insects.
 
 
The Center for Wildlife has outgrown its current space. The organization has launched a capital campaign to build a new $3.6 million dollar facility. They also have medical clinic volunteer opportunities for folks who are 18 and older. Children under the age of 18 and accompanied by an adult are encouraged to attend volunteer workdays. Sessions are held the last Saturday every month through October.
 
Respectfully submitted, Suzanne Rapoza
New Members Photos
To see photos of our new members click on the following link:
 
http://portsmouthrotary.org/PhotoAlbums/new-member-photos-welcome
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Upcoming Events
Cash Committee Meeting
Eastern Bank
Jun 29, 2017
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
 
Salvation Army Soup Kitchen
Salvation Army
Jun 29, 2017
4:00 PM – 6:15 PM
 
Basic Needs Committee Meeting
Infinite Imaging
Jul 12, 2017
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
 
Communications Committee Meeting
Portsmouth Country Club
Jul 13, 2017
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Cash Committee Meeting
Eastern Bank
Jul 27, 2017
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
 
Board Meeting
Service Credit Union Corporate Office
Aug 02, 2017
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
 
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Photo Albums
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