In Memoriam
John W. Gray1947 - 2024
We are saddened to report the passing of John W. Gray.
Below is a link to his obituary.
The family hopes to set up a scholarship, possibly to benefit the trades, at a later date.
Nine wonderful Portsmouth Rotarians are off to change the lives of almost 100 children and their families. Wishing our amazing group all the best as they assist with cleft palate surgeries in India! To follow their mission trip, please visit https://www.rotaplast.org
John W. GrayPortsmouth Rotary News Briefs
Rotaplast Blog ~ Faridabad, India
If you would like to follow the Portsmouth Rotaplast team as they travel to India and work at the hospital in Faridabad simply go to:
rotaplast.org
The opening page of the Rotaplast website will have the blog entries and photos that Don Chick will be posting each day.
rotaplast.org
The opening page of the Rotaplast website will have the blog entries and photos that Don Chick will be posting each day.
Don will also be posting to a photo album on Clubrunner. See the bottom of the newsletter for the link.
Crossroads Meal Service
Thank you Al and Norm for helping to serve the meal at Crossroads House in September.
If you would like to volunteer to help, contact President Midge. Our Rotary Club serves meals on the first Thursday of each month.
Help Wanted!
Looking to get more involved in the club? Here are a few opportunities to help our club by volunteering your time and effort.
- People to set up and run the Audio Visual (ZOOM) Cart - we have a team of people but could use a few more. Please reach out to Dennis Moulton or President Midge.
- John Rice has asked for some more Rotary Log writers and more people interested in participating in our “Inspirational Readings” at our weekly meetings. Please reach out to John Rice or President Midge.
- Dennis Moulton announced he will be moving to Spain in January for an extended period so we need someone (or a couple of someones) to take over publishing the Log. If you possess basic computer skills, it is easy to do and Dennis will train you. Please reach out to Dennis or President Midge.
It takes all of us to make the Rotary Club of Portsmouth a vibrant, engaged club, so I hope you will consider one of the above positions.
Please feel free to reach out with questions or concerns.
Salvation Army Food Service
The nightly Salvation Army soup kitchen sets up in this Emergency Disaster Services truck and parks under the lights at the back of the Middle Street Baptist Church at 18 Court St, Portsmouth. Two volunteers arrive at 4:50 pm and work inside the truck (with heaters) to put the hot food into containers to give out to diners through the window. Dinner starts at 5:00 pm and is over at 6:00 pm. We clean up and are finished by 6:15 pm. Our Club has signed up to serve every third Wednesday of the month for the next 11 months. Please text me, Sara Treacy, at 603-661-8588 if you can sign up.
October 16 - Ben Wheeler and Doug MacDonald
Please contact Sara Treacy if interested in participating for future dates & Thanks!
Wow, a perfect fall day! Colorful foliage and sunshine. Smiling PP Justin Finn was the Greeter. Past President Ted Alex filled in for President Midge, still on a Rotoplast trip to India. It doesn’t get better than this.
Ted called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Justin stepped up for the Four Way Test. John Rice shined in directing the singing of My Country Tis of Thee. The only thing missing…Rotarians! Too many empty tables. I know we can do better than this. Please.
Through the miracle of Zoom, we were immediately connected to our Rotary family on their Rotoplast mission in India. The trip seems to be clearly a life changer. Not just for the kids undergoing surgery, but for the Rotarians that helped make it happen.
Midge, Yvonne, Ann, Butch told us about their “marvelous” experience. All so proud of their important work. Hats off to mission photographer Don Chick. Did you see his amazing photos? His shots are unbelievable. Even more so when you hear he got COVID and spent four days in quarantine. Glad you are better, Don.
Ted himself has been on more than 16 such missions. He reminisced about that and his time as Club President in 2003-2004. He was Prez during the club’s last year at Yoken’s. Back then we boasted 250 members, had printed Logs, and produced a live TV Rotary Auction. Thankfully, Ted survived raising dues and the club’s move to Red Hook at Pease.
Ted himself has been on more than 16 such missions. He reminisced about that and his time as Club President in 2003-2004. He was Prez during the club’s last year at Yoken’s. Back then we boasted 250 members, had printed Logs, and produced a live TV Rotary Auction. Thankfully, Ted survived raising dues and the club’s move to Red Hook at Pease.
Justin was a mere 15 years old during Ted’s regime. With the help of Blue Skies and several role models, like Ted, his life trajectory was changed forever. Another example of Rotary making a difference.
Barbara Miller introduced our speaker Russell Prescott, District One Republican candidate for congress. Mr. Prescott is a Seacoast native, successful businessperson and Rotarian. He has served multiple terms in the State Senate and Executive Council.
Barbara Miller introduced our speaker Russell Prescott, District One Republican candidate for congress. Mr. Prescott is a Seacoast native, successful businessperson and Rotarian. He has served multiple terms in the State Senate and Executive Council.
Prescott hopes to defeat incumbent Chris Pappas in November. He feels he can win because of his experience. He claims to know how to fix what is broken in Washington, stop illegal immigration and finish the wall. Not to mention solve the opioid epidemic and fix the economy.
Prescott believes his experience as a successful businessperson, husband and father can make a difference. Further he feels he can reach across the aisle to get things done.
Jessica Hamilton helped close the meeting with her inspirational moment. She quoted President Jimmy Carter, in honor of his 100th birthday.
“I have one life and one chance to make it count for something,” Carter wrote. “My faith demands that I do whatever I can to help others and give back. Wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference.” Beautiful!
Chief Mark Newport won the $24-dollar 50/50. There was no match. The $200-dollar bonus rolls over.
Respectfully submitted, Nancy Notis, Log Writer
Photos by Dennis Moulton
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