THANK YOU 2024 SPONSORS + GOLFERSThanks to everyone who came out to play and especially to our sponsors, we raised over $18,000 on June 21 at the annual Banks Chevrolet Cadillac Golf Tournament. Scholarships will be awarded to deserving seniors at Hopkinton Middle High School next May. Here's a full list of sponsors, and here's a list of past scholarship recipients! TITLE  PLATINUM   HOLE-IN-ONE  GOLD    GARY CHICONE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY  |
2024 GOLF SPONSORSThanks to everyone who came out to play and especially to our sponsors, we raised over $18,000 on June 21 at the annual Banks Chevrolet Cadillac Golf Tournament. Scholarships will be awarded to deserving seniors at Hopkinton Middle High School next May. Here's a full list of sponsors, and here's a list of past scholarship recipients! TITLE PLATINUM  HOLE-IN-ONE GOLD GARY CHICONE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY |
Club Donates Books To Children's Library L to R Neal Cass, Hopkinton Rotary Club president, Rose Jensen, Library Director, Jennifer Kennedy, Children’s Librarian The Hopkinton Rotary Club has donated 44 books to the Hopkinton Town Library’s children’s collection. Every week, at the Rotary Club’s meeting, a guest presenter will choose among the donated titles and have a bookplate, inscribed with the presenter’s signature, placed in the chosen book. This will be an ongoing project in support of the library. |
2024 Citizen of the Year Hopkinton Rotary is pleased to honor Susan Covert as 2024 Citizen of the Year. Susan's efforts to keep the residents of our community informed and up-to-date with her daily email newsletter is a much-appreciated service -- and one we anticipate every morning! The honor came with a $1,000 donation to a charity of Susan's choice and Two Villages Art Society was the recipient. Thank you for all you do in service to our town Susan! This is a well-deserved recognition for your efforts. To subscribe to Susan's email send yours to scovert@comcast.net.
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Annual Senior Holiday DinnerHopkinton Rotarians cooked and served 65 meals at this year's Senior Holiday dinner. It's fun to watch President Neal Cass lead his kitchen team in this annual effort.    |
Rotary Donates to Human Services Energy FundMike Byrne presents Alicia Presti with $3,000 for the Town's Human Services Energy Fund. A longstanding tradition, this donation marks ten years of contributions to help Town residents during the long winter months.  |
Rotary donates to Ukraine Relief EffortHopkinton Rotary has donated $5,000 to support humanitarian efforts for refugees fleeing Ukraine. Our gift was made to the Zamość Ordynacki Rotary in Poland and is being used to provide relief to women and children fleeing Ukraine into Southeastern Poland. Our donation was part of an ongoing relief effort organized by the Southern Vermont/New Hampshire Rotary District, and we're grateful to District Governor John Siemienowicz for organizing.  |
Thank you to our 2023 Golf SponsorsThank you to the sponsors of our 2023 Scholarship Golf Tournament. It's only with your help that we are able to fund $14,000 in scholarships for deserving high school seniors graduating from Hopkinton High Middle School. A list of the recipients can be found here. Platinum Sponsor Banks Chevrolet Cadillac Gold Sponsors Belletetes Lumber Gary Chicoine Management Pat's Peak Ski Area Silver Sponsors Irish Electric Northeast Delta Dental Sarette Brothers Heating The Concord Group Insurance Co Wardell and Harper Blue Sponsors. Bangor Savings Bank Beech Hill Farm Cowan And Zellers Real Estate DL Carlson Investments Jeffrey Donohoe Associates, LLC JH Holmes Design Lamb, Peterso and Mann Advisory Group Merrill Lynch - Hardenbergh Merrimack County Savings Bank Underwood Engineering Valorie's Kitchen Yestramski Electrical Services You are making a difference for the next generation!
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Bow Rotary Club Annual AuctionStarting November 3rd at noon through Saturday November 6th at 6:00PM - Visit https://bowrotary.maestroweb.com to make a bid for the Bow Rotary Club annual auction  |
Thanks to all for a great golf outing!Hopkinton Rotary extends its deepest appreciation to our sponsors, golfers, and volunteers for an outstanding golf event on September 10 at Beaver Meadow Golf Course. We surpassed our expectations and will again be funding more than $10,500 in scholarships for deserving Hopkinton MHS seniors in 2022 with the proceeds from the tournament. Platinum Sponsor Banks Chevrolet Cadillac Gold Sponsors Belletetes Lumber Gary Chicoine Construction JCM Management Pat's Peak Ski Area Silver Sponsors Irish Electric Krafty Kitchens Merrimack County Savings Bank Northeast Delta Dental Smart Water Irrigation The Concord Group Insurance Company Universal Steel Erectors Blue Sponsors Barton Insurance DL Carlson Investments Lakes Region Development WWW Sarette Brothers Plumbing & Heating Yestramski Electrical Services And our numerous tee and green sponsors! You are making a difference for the next generation.
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Scholarships AwardedThe Hopkinton Rotary has awarded over $257,000 in scholarships to high school seniors who are pursuing 2- and 4-year college, technical and vocational degrees based on financial need, community service, and academic achievement. Special thanks to the many sponsors and participants of our annual golf tournament who make these awards possible. "Thank you so much for the scholarship. It is very appreciated and I promise to make the most of my college education. I am very honored for this generous donation.""Over my years of high school, I've become very involved in Interact and Rotary which I've loved very much. Being a guest at Rotary breakfast has been an absolute pleasure. Thank you for your support of my higher education and Interact, my favorite high school activity!""I would sincerely like to thank you for presenting me with a community scholarship. I have enjoyed participating in service and giving back to the community." |
Million Mask ChallengeAs part of the Million Mask Challenge, Hopkinton Rotarians have begun delivery of paper face masks to local nonprofits and service groups. President Irv Gordon picked up 16,000 masks and more are expected. If you are in need of masks, contact Rotary here with a brief description of your organization and your need for adult masks.  |
The Meaning of Veterans DayFlags will be flying above Hopkinton and Contoocook this weekend. How fitting our final flag holiday is a celebration of Veterans Day. Veterans Day is always celebrated on November 11th in honor of the men and women who have served our country in times of war and peace. Originally called Armistice Day, commemorating the end of fighting in World War I, it was renamed in 1954 to formally include veterans of WWII and the Korean War. Unlike Memorial Day which honors those who have lost their lives while serving, Veterans Day is also an opportunity to thanks living veterans for their service and sacrifice. Some of us are old enough to remember the confusion caused when Veterans Day was, for a short period of time in the early 1970s, celebrated on the fourth Monday of October so federal employees would have a 3-day weekend. But that didn’t last as many states reverted to the original November 11 date because of its historic associations. As well, other countries, like our northern neighbor, Canada, celebrate the WWI armistice as Remembrance Day on Nov. 11th. Fighting in World War I actually ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when a cease fire with Germany took effect. The Treaty of Versailles peace agreement wasn’t actually signed until June of the following year. Here is some additional history from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. .jpg) |
Join Us at Hopkinton RotaryHopkinton Rotary meets on Wednesday mornings at the Slusser Center, and guests are welcome. If you would like to join us for breakfast, please do! The meeting opens at 7:00 a.m. for fellowship with the official meeting starting at 7:15 a.m. and ending promptly at 8:15 a.m.  |
2020 Scholarships AwardedHopkinton Rotary presented eight scholarship to graduating HMHS seniors this year. The $3,000 Banks Chevrolet Scholarship was awarded to Jessica Janinda. Seven $1,000 scholarships were awarded to Katie Meserve, Lily Ogdon, Emma Rothe, Colby Quiet, Dan Rinden, Lily Presti, and Tressa Tewksbury. Scholarships are awarded based on criteria that include academics, financial need, and in keeping with Rotary's ideals, community service. In the words of two of this year's recipients: "Thank you so much for this scholarship. It has been a huge help to my family as I prepare to go to college." "With help from this scholarship, I look forward to college next year, where I will certainly continue with service to my community and beyond." The Hopkinton Rotary wishes all the graduates of the class of 2020 best wishes in the year ahead as they embark on their next chapters. Thanks go to the many sponsors and participants of our annual golf tournament that make these awards possible. Over $222,000 in scholarships have been awarded to deserving Hopkinton students since the program's start. 2019 Awards Night at Hopkinton High School:  |
2020-2021 Rotary International Presidential ThemeRotary International President Holger Knaack's theme for 2020-21, Rotary Opens Opportunities, asks Rotarians to create opportunities that put service ideas into action, and improve the lives of those in need. Easy words for Hopkinton Rotarians to live by.
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Sandy Bartlett Named Paul Harris Fellow Sandy Bartlett was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Hopkinton Rotary on Saturday, June 27, 20020 in honor of her retirement. Sandy has been cooking breakfasts for Rotary since its earliest days, and in her 23 years, earned her reputation as a great cook. Sandy has been a valuable asset, and a valued colleague. |
Gift Certificates Donated to Food PantryLOCAL EATERY GIFT CERTIFICATES DONATED TO THE HOPKINTON FOOD PANTRY, A MATCH AND A DOUBLE WHAMMY Several members of the Hopkinton Rotary recently made individual donations to help families being served by the Hopkinton Food Pantry during the pandemic. The donations took the form of $50 gift certificates to The Everyday Café and Dimitri’s Pizza Restaurant, a double whammy – helping some deserving folks in town and supporting two of our local dining establishments. Rotarian Tony Gilmore, Hopkinton resident and respected Rotarian (who belongs to Concord’s Capital Sunrise Club), challenged the Hopkinton Rotarians to match his $500 contribution. To date, 20 $50-gift certificates have been purchased to be given to Hopkinton’s Human Service Director Marilyn Bresaw for distribution. Hopkinton Rotary President Debbie Norris said, “It was gratifying to rise to Tony’s challenge and meet his thoughtful generosity. Helping Dimitri’s and The Everyday Cafe during these difficult times, while we continue our efforts to support the Food Pantry was a win-win situation.” |
The Pita Pocket ProjectSeveral members of Hopkinton Rotary rescued 1,000s of pita bread pockets from destruction on Monday and Tuesday of this week (April 13 + 14) for distribution to food pantries and agencies throughout Merrimack County. Joseph’s Middle East Bakery, a national manufacturer, donated over four pallets of pita pockets. Business consultant, and long-time Hopkinton Rotarian, Dave Feller gathered a crew of fellow Rotarians and business colleagues to mount the “rescue” effort. Four pallets containing over 200 cases in total were picked up from the manufacturer and routed to Agile Magnetics in Concord and two sites in Hopkinton where volunteers opened and repacked packages into unlabeled cartons for delivery. The Capital Regional Food Program, a private not-for-profit, all volunteer organization, distributed about half of this product to 19 different local organizations. The Community Action Program - Belnap-Merrimack Counties received a large share for its network with additional deliveries directly to the Hopkinton, Warner, and Kearsarge food pantries. Several cartons were also donated to Dimitris Pizza Restaurant to help with preparation of the free meals they have been making and delivering to the residents of senior housing in Contoocook. “I am so proud of the quick response I received when I reached out to my friends and Rotarians for help salvaging this product,” said Dave Feller. “I work with many food manufacturers, and there is a huge opportunity here for future salvage efforts just like this one.” Hopkinton Rotary extends its sincere thanks to Agile Magnetics for a generous donation of boxes and supplies for repackaging, Bartlett Tree Services for use of its box truck, and Peter Hayden of the Capital Regional Food Program. Hopkinton Rotary President Debbie Norris said, “Dave Feller is always thinking of ways that Rotary can make a difference. I’m grateful to Dave for his efforts and for the efforts of the many caring individuals who stepped forward.” Project Pita volunteers were Mike Foley, Ben Barton, Jeff Donohoe, Kathy Donohoe, Frank Grano, Sarah Hoffman, Gayle Kimball, Debbie Norris, Mike Norris, and Ken Traum.  From left to right: Debbie Norris, Ben Barton, Mike Norris, Dave Feller, and Ken Traum. |
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Bill Siff Named Paul Harris FellowHopkinton Rotarian Bill Siff was recently surprised with a Paul Harris pin and certificate to recognize his exemplary service to the Club and community. President Debbie Norris is pictured here with Bill.  Recognition as a Paul Harris Fellow is one of the many ways in which Hopkinton Rotary honors a member of the Club or community for service above and beyond. Among his many contributions, Bill is pictured on the left below, leading a work team as part of the Club's "Got Projects?" service initiative.  |
Celebrating Rotarian Connie Powers Connie Powers, standing on the left, is flanked by her husband of 62 years, PDG Peter Powers and Rotarian Darragh Madden and Darragh’s two daughters. Hopkinton Rotary paid tribute to Connie Powers in August by making Connie an Honorary Member. This posthumous distinctive was in recognition of Connie’s outstanding service to the Club, as well as District 7870, in her years accompanying PDG Pete Powers to numerous conferences, events, and work parties, like the 2018 Arbor Day tree planting pictured above. Connie passed away in June, but her infectious smile and good deeds will long be remembered by her many Rotarian friends. |
Gold Award Food Pantry ProjectFood Pantry Fill-Up Emily has created a "food of the month" list for her collection bins. A great local community project to participate in. |
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Scholarship Golf Surpasses Expectations145 golfers came out on June 21st, helping the scholarship golf tournament surpass its ambitious goal. Chair Paul Bliss announced that over $13,000 was raised. "The sun came out in time for tee off and the new format of five-somes playing 9 holes created a terrific experience for the golfers. I appreciate everyone who came out to play, and I would like to thank them, the staff at Beaver Meadow, the volunteers and our sponsors, whose collective efforts added up to an outstanding tourney," said Bliss. Banks Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, Buick was the title sponsor and a $3,000 scholarship will be awarded in the company's name in spring, 2020. Gary Chicoine Construction, JCM Management, and Pat's Peak were gold sponsors. Mike Bliss, Dunkin Donuts Henniker, Irish Electric, and Northeast Delta Dental, were silver sponsors. Find the full list of sponsors here. The team of Dick Barry, Brian Streeter, Mike McDonald, Matt Poulin, and Scott Leveler won the putt off to become the tournament champions. Bill Chapin, Jarrett Dunkin, Matt Switzer, John Tudor, and Kevin Bosworth were the runners up. Since its inception of the golf tournament, more than $212,000 has been awarded for college and trade school scholarships for Hopkinton seniors.   .jpg) |
Scholarship Golf SponsorsSpecial Thanks to our Golf Sponsors PLATINUM TITLE SPONSOR Banks Chevrolet Cadillac GMC Buick GOLD SPONSORS Gary Chicoine Construction JCM Management Pat's Peak SILVER SPONSORS Dunkin Donuts of Henniker Irish Electric Mike Bliss Northeast Delta Dental BLUE SPONSORS Apple Tree Veterinary Belletetes Lumber John Brown & Sons Kim Burgess Cowan & Zellers The Cracker Barrel Davis & Towle Group Beth Eneguess, J Hampe & Associates Excalibur Shelving Greenblott & O'Rourke, PLLC Indigo Blues Irish Electric John Brown & Sons Krafty Kitchens Charles Matthews, Bank of NH Wealth Management New Hampshire Bowl and Board Petersen, Mann & Associates |
2019 Scholarships AwardedHopkinton Rotary presented seven scholarships at Awards Night on Thursday, May 23. The $3,000 Banks Chevrolet Scholarship was awarded to Anna Hoffman. A Tools of the Trade Award was presented to Greg Dockham. Cooper Otis, Corey Breault, Megan Ellsworth, Carter Haley, and Emily Ehrmanntraut were awarded college scholarships totaling an additional $6,000. Scholarships are awarded based on academics, financial need, and in keeping with Rotary's ideals, on community service. In the words of two of this year's recipients: "Thank you for helping me pursue my dream." "I am honored to receive this scholarship. It will be a huge help for me as I pay for tuition this fall." The Hopkinton Rotary thanks the many participants in its annual golf tournament that makes these awards possible. Over $212,000 in scholarships have been awarded since the program's start. 2019 Awards Night at Hopkinton High School: |
Scholarship Golf Tournament Banks Chevrolet GMC Cadillac Buick will be the title sponsor of Hopkinton Rotary's Scholarship Golf Tournament this year. The Tournament takes place on Friday, June 21st at Beaver Meadow Golf Course in Concord with a $4:30 shotgun start. Sponsorship opportunities begin at $100 for tee and green sponsors. Hopkinton Rotary has awarded more than $140,000 to deserving high school seniors since the inception of the tournament fundraiser. For more information contact Rotarian Paul Bliss at 603-568-7531 or patsfan2404@yahoo.com
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We'll See You Labor Day Weekend.jpg) We will be back for Labor Day Weekend! Thank you subscribers! 444 flags and counting are flying over Hopkinton and Contoocook. If you're new to the flag program and would like a flag, or information, please email hoprotaryflags@gmail.com. If you're ready to subscribe, send us your name and street address. One of our volunteer Rotarians will set up your flag near your mailbox, unless you direct us otherwise. Mail your $40 check, payable to Hopkinton Rotary, to PO Box 243, Contoocook, NH 03229. Thank you so very much for your support of this project -- it helps us fund local programs! |
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