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Thursdays at 12:15 PM

Portsmouth Country Club

80 Country Club Lane
2nd Floor
Greenland, NH 03840
United States of America

Starting May 13th we are meeting in person again (same place, same time) If you prefer not to meet in person you can continue via Zoom. Meeting information will be emailed on weekly basis.

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Due to the overwhelming response of the Portsmouth Rotary 2020 Gilley's Diner Historic Ornament, we are happy to report a new supply will become available mid-January

BUY OUR ORNAMENT AND HELP PORTMOUTH AREA RESTAURANTS AND WAITSTAFF WHO HAVE BEEN HIT SO HARD BY THIS PANDEMIC

This year we picked the iconic Portsmouth diner “Gilley’s” as our Christmas Ornament. Who has not been to Gilley’s? Its been around since 1912 and it is as famous as the tugboats and the North Church!

This year has been so hard for both restaurants and their waitstaff, that the Portsmouth Rotary Club has chosen to take all of our net proceeds from the sale of our Gilley’s ornaments and buy, at retail, gift certificates to local restaurants, and then we are going to take those gift certificates and distribute them to waitstaff who have been so impacted by Covid. Its one of the 100’s of ways Portsmouth Rotary supports our local community along with scholarships, food banks, the homeless shelter, coats for kids, building playgrounds, and the list goes on. We are 100% volunteer, so when you buy a Rotary ornament or Christmas tree, all of the net proceeds go to the community! Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah everyone!!!

<---- Click the ornament to buy online

Gilly's Diner History https://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20080111/BIZ/801110415

Become a Rotarian! https://portsmouthrotary.org/sitepage/how-to-become-a-member

Click here to complete the application for a 2021 Portsmouth Rotary Scholarship!

Top of the Week July 21, 2021

Top of the Week!

Call for Zoom Hosts

Dennis, Chris and Don with the Zoom Cart

The Tech Group has worked hard at making our Zoom meetings better and better. They have contributed time and effort and it gets better every week.

We have had some members step up, but need YOU to help out with our Zoom presence as well! A few more volunteers will spread the load and help to assure this runs smoothly throughout the coming year. Thanks, Portsmouth Rotary, for supporting the many fellow Club members who attend our meetings virtually. Inclusion of each of our 150 family members matters so much.

Rotary Dinner Service the Salvation Army

Yes, even in these trying times, Rotary continues to serve...

Dinner, that is, at the Salvation Army's new facility on Heritage Avenue.

Rotary participation is being limited to two people per service.

If you would like to participate please contact Sara Treacy at 603-661-8588.

Basic Needs Grants

The Portsmouth Rotary Club’s Basic Needs Committee is currently accepting grant requests from local nonprofits to help provide for people in need in our community. We have funds allocated to support your efforts and we are ready to disburse them to qualified organizations in the very near future. Nonprofit agencies who are in need of funding to provide basic needs (food, shelter, healthcare, clothing) and are located in and/or primarily serving those in the Greater Portsmouth Area are encouraged to apply. Grants generally range in size from $500 to $2,500.

HOW TO APPLY:

Complete the Basic Needs funding request and submit with required documentation. The application can be found at: https://www.portsmouthrotary.org/sitepage/basic-needs-committee.

There is no deadline for the application and disbursements are done on a rolling basis, however applicants are encouraged to apply quickly, as funding is currently available. Requests will be reviewed by the Basic Needs Committee monthly, and may require a video or telephone conference to seek additional information if necessary. Please feel free reach out to me with any questions at j.parker@crossroadshouse.org.

Rotary Log for July 15, 2021

Rotary Log for July 15. 2021

“I am Justin Finn, President of the Portsmouth Rotary Club.” Following those ten words, the dining hall erupted with a standing ovation. The first meeting presided over by our new post-pandemic President was underway.

Justin led the Pledge. Al Lantinen led our singing. John Rice asked blessings upon our new President and our renewed Club in the coming year. Greeter Kevin Schultz did double-duty by testing us in 4 Ways.

GUESTS (AND HOSTS)

Joan Gile (Ben Wheeler)

Keirstan Field (James Peterson)

Cameron Strukel (Craig Taylor)

Lisa Dugan, Callie Berry, Julie Smith (all three hosted by Ed Mallon and are fellow workers with Justin at Secure Planning)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ann Bliss is asking for someone to relieve her from storing three bins of paper goods destined for our upcoming Thanksgiving meal. Her son’s family is moving home, and she needs every bit of storage space available.

Don Chick’s official photo of Past President Jon Flagg was unveiled and posted at the room exit. As Justin thankfully noted, not only is Don a photography whiz, but the man is also indefatigable. Thanks again, Don!

PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

President Justin offered his first official address to the Club. He paid tribute to the current and past Rotarians who played parts in his Rotarian experience. It was a humble and heart-felt journey back in time, starting with his first Rotary meetings while in high school. Calling them out by name, Justin credited these folks for where he is today. And you guessed it… another standing ovation!!

GUEST SPEAKER

Gary Hildreth introduced our guest speaker, Captain Daniel Ettlich, USN. Captain Ettlich grew up in California, graduating from the University of San Diego in 1994 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. Concurrently he was commissioned through Officers Candidate School and proceeded to earn a veritable boatload of academic degrees. Those degrees include a dual master’s in electrical engineering and Computer Science and even an MBA!

Captain Ettlich served at several Naval shipyards and other tours of duty before becoming the 86^th Commander of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in August 2019.

The Shipyard is one of four public Naval Shipyards. It hosts more than 8,000 people on the base. The civilian work force at PNSY numbers 6,500. The yard’s local economic impact exceeds $1 billion dollars, of which the majority represents personnel compensation.

The Shipyard’s predominant activity is the maintenance and modernization of the U.S. Navy’s attack submarines. The Navy currently musters 50 attack submarines with an increase to 65 planned. At any one time up to four such subs can be serviced at the Portsmouth Shipyard. Each engagement can last up to one year.

The Shipyard is constantly undergoing its own maintenance and modernization. New barracks were recently constructed. Current projects include a major Super Flood Basin Dry Dock.

Captain Ettlich noted that the Shipyard is cognizant of its integral role in the local community. It is responsible for security on the river. Its outreach includes an extensive STEM and trades-oriented program.

In all, Captain Ettlich delivered a fascinating description of the workings of one of the most prominent establishments in Portsmouth.

RAFFLE

In a surprise development Callie Berry (guest of Ed Mallon and fellow worker with President Justin) won the $54 raffle. Possibly confirming that the Fix was in, she then proceeded to capture the $150 bonus! Who knew?

Respectfully Submitted, Richard Greulich

Photos by Dennis Moulton

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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