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Top of the Week September 13, 2017
 
Top of the Week!
 
 
Hurricane Relief
 
Rotarians are asking how to contribute to hurricane relief funds.
 
Two Rotary Foundation donor advised funds have been set up to accept donations for disaster relief and recovery in response to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
 
Hurricane Harvey

Account name: Gulf Coast Disaster Relief Fund
Account number: 608
 
Hurricane Irma

Account name: Hurricane Emergency Relief Fund
Account number: 296
 
You can contribute by check or wire transfer or online with a credit card.  You'll need to provide the DAF account name and number listed above.
 
If you would like a credit card receipt, please check the address box to share your address with Rotary.
 
 
 
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Catch Up with Portsmouth Rotary - On the Go!
There's an app for that!
 
ClubRunner (a/k/a our club website) is now available in both an Apple and Android app.
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Save the Date - District Conference 2018: Summit at Mt. Washington
Save the Date: May 3-6, 2018. 
 
We want a big turnout for our very own District Governor Dave!
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Thank You to our Website Sponsors
Thank you to our Website Sponsors!
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Rotary Log for September 7, 2017
President Ben opened the meeting this week by asking Dan Hoefle to lead us in song.  Al Lantinen then guided all in the Four Way Test and Sara Treacy gave a lovely invocation.
 
Eleven guests and visiting Rotarians were introduced and then Lindsey Hery won the 50/50 raffle.  She walked away with $54 dollars, but there was no match for the $325.
 
Club Announcements.
 
According to Ben, the William Cash Fund has allocated monies to the Pan Mass Challenge and Pease Greeters.  Grants were also made towards Buddy Benches for the elementary schools and the White Island Light House Project.  The board also gave $1000 dollars for Hurricane Harvey relief.
 
 
Priscilla MacInnis reminded us to begin thinking about the annual Thanksgiving Dinner.  Susan Gold is looking for sewing enthusiasts to help sew quilts for those in need.  Cathy Nickerson introduced Peggy Small Porter from the Richie McFarland Children’s Center, our Basic Needs non-profit partner this year.  They need volunteers for their annual Touch-A-Truck Fundraiser on September 23rd at Pease.  Those interested should email or call Peggy.
 
 
The Program:
 
TC Cummings is a retired Navy Seal extreme warrior and advanced first responder. 
 
He is a high energy, visionary coach committed to delivering presentations for executives, individuals and corporate teams.  He incorporates stories from his own experiences as a Navy Seal.  The tales he tells elevate performance through professional development in teamwork, communication, leadership and engagement.   
 
 
TC spent the next hour captivating us with a few of the harrowing situations he went through as a Navy Seal.  Using these stories as examples, he explained how we can find our authentic self.  This gives us the right mindset to keep our cool in crazy situations with external pressures. 
 
At one point, he asked us to close our eyes for 18 seconds.  He wanted us to think of something that is stressing us or making us feel overwhelmed.  Dave Underhill then “volunteered” as TC explained how to center one’s energy instead of getting lost in thought.  It was a perfect visual to show how to conquer fears and take on the world with the glass half full.
 
Respectfully submitted, Suzanne Rapoza
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New Members Photos
To see photos of our new members click on the following link:
 
http://portsmouthrotary.org/PhotoAlbums/new-member-photos-welcome
Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
Sage
ClubRunner
Speakers
Sep 14, 2017
On-going activities of the Great Bay-Piscataqua Water Keeper
Sep 21, 2017
Surprising Seismicity of New England (Gloucester?)
Sep 28, 2017
"Here comes the Gov" or Dave's Official Rotary Visit as District Governor!
Oct 12, 2017
Higher Education
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Upcoming Events
Basic Needs Committee Meeting
Infinite Imaging
Sep 13, 2017
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
 
Cash Committee Meeting
Eastern Bank
Sep 28, 2017
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
 
Board Meeting
Service Credit Union Corporate Office
Oct 04, 2017
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Basic Needs Committee Meeting
Infinite Imaging
Oct 11, 2017
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
 
Communications Committee Meeting
Portsmouth Country Club
Oct 12, 2017
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Cash Committee Meeting
Eastern Bank
Oct 26, 2017
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
 
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9/7/2017: Navy Seal T. C. Cummings
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