October 6, 2011: Portsmouth Rotary (Discover Portsmouth)
A lovely day, tender chicken, a tangy mushroom salad, strong attendance, an interesting speaker, and six guests: what more could one desire in a Rotary meeting?
President Tony Delyani shared a couple of discoveries about things Portsmouth Rotarians can be proud we’re doing. The Club donated some 200 prior years Christmas ornaments to the
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. New Member Social
Thursday, October 13, 7-9 pm
Jim & Ellen Labrie’s,
Portsmouth Rotarians are invited. RSVP: lbrowning@mortgagenetwork.com
2. Christmas Tree Sales
Steve Parkinson reminded all that the sale is a requirement of membership and to be on the lookout for details…
3. Items Needed
Eugene Bailey made a plea for eyeglasses and cell phones for redistribution to folks in need.
4. Harvest for Hunger
Friday, October 28, 9 am- 6pm
Volunteers needed for this food drive for the Salvation Army and Seacoast Food Pantry
GUEST SPEAKER:
Maryellen Burke: Discover
A 16-year resident of
Since opening its doors to the public four years ago, the
A main objective of the Center is to help residents and visitors alike understand the importance of history and the arts & culture to the City. Ms. Burke asked that we remember that our cultural organizations are the key drivers of the local economy, contributing some 38 million dollars to the local economy each year.
First by accident (lack of money) and later by design (starting with the residents and visitors who had the foresight to recognize that we should not allow all of the historic homes in the Puddle Dock neighborhood to fall victim to the wrecking balls of urban renewal – sorry- I couldn’t resist…) “NH’s oldest Seaport is now", said Maryellen, “a major cultural destination.”
Other highlights:
The
First year goal: $125,000. The Center would like to be open year-round (currently May 1 thru Oct. 31)
Gala Fundraiser: October 21
Next year’s exhibit: Shoals Laboratory and Dig /
NEXT WEEK’S SPEAKER:
John Huntsman, Presidential Candidate
Raffle winner: Jon Flagg, not a match
Winner of Portsmouth Country Club gift certificate: Janice Cassidy
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