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Dover Rotarians distribute dictionaries to Dover elementary schools.
Each year, our club distributes over 200 dictionaries to each of the 3rd graders in each of the Dover elementary schools.
The kids had so many questions of us about the dictionary and loved that we shared the longest word in the English language.
Can you guess what that word is? Hint. It has 1,909 letters and is a form of protein.
Rotarians and family members recognized the March - Dover Middle School Student of the Month, Imogene McKinney
When teachers and administrators recommend a “Student of the Month,” there are certain qualities that are frequently mentioned, and this student checks the box on all of them.
This month’s “Student of the Month” shows intellectual curiosity and consistently strives to do the very best she can. As a top student in the grade, she is still humble and knows that there is more to learn and models exemplary study habits in each class.
In addition to being a top academic student, this student is kind, accepting of others, and will work with and help any peer when partners or groups are needed. She displays a maturity beyond her age through her demonstration of integrity and honesty, and she does so with a calm and relaxing demeanor.
Thank you, Imogene McKinney, for being such a great role model to your peers and congratulations on being the recipient of March’s “Student of the Month.”
When teachers and administrators recommend a “Student of the Month,” there are certain qualities that are frequently mentioned, and this student checks the box on all of them.
This month’s “Student of the Month” shows intellectual curiosity and consistently strives to do the very best she can. As a top student in the grade, she is still humble and knows that there is more to learn and models exemplary study habits in each class.
In addition to being a top academic student, this student is kind, accepting of others, and will work with and help any peer when partners or groups are needed. She displays a maturity beyond her age through her demonstration of integrity and honesty, and she does so with a calm and relaxing demeanor.
Thank you, Imogene McKinney, for being such a great role model to your peers and congratulations on being the recipient of March’s “Student of the Month.”
Rotarians and Gibson Bonner's family celebrate his announcement as Dover Middle School Student of the Month for February. Gibson Bonner received from his teachers. They said he takes tremendous pride in his school community and appreciates the little things in life. He takes in all that school has to offer and seizes learning opportunities. He is thoughtful in his work and always takes his time to do his best. Likewise, he is extremely supportive of his classmates and is a quiet leader. He is extremely deserving of this Student of the Month award because he is so compassionate and hard-working, and he truly makes our school a better place.
Thanks to the REVO Casino in Dover, the Rotary Club of Dover was recently presented
with a $48,118 check to support its charitable projects.
In the photo are Gregg Dowty, Treasurer Rotary Club of Dover,
Brennan McCall, General Manager of Revo Casino, Dover and Harry Cheney,
President, Rotary Club of Dover.
President Cheney said, "The Rotary Club of Dover enthusiastically appreciates
the REVO Casino of Dover for their support of Rotary and other area non-profits."
The Rotary Club of Dover, NH's charitable projects include a Shoe and Boot fund, Milk and Eggs fund, Kids Closet, 4-year scholarships, vocational grants, Back to School backpack program, warm clothing for the homeless, and a wide array of community giving donations plus planting and maintenance of Henry Law Park.
District 7780 Mid-Year Brunch - Youth in our District. The Rotary Club of Dover and other Clubs were well represented at the Rotary District 7780 - Mid-Year Luncheon. Dover Rotary Member, Sam Klemarzac, presented at our District Mid-Year event in Freeport, Maine about the importance of getting our youth involved in the community through Rotary.
The Rotary Club of Dover Rotary members Harry Cheney and Gregg Dowty presented a check to Portland Rotary President, Patty Byers, that will help support the 3 H program in the Dominican Republic. Crutches for Africa Chair, Dennis Robillard, also presented a 3-wheeler to Dover Rotary President, that will be given to a local resident.
As we prepare for the Holidays, the Rotary Coub of Dover welcomed, “Songfest” with the Garrison Players Showstoppers. We enjoyed a lovely group of singers - showcasing solo/duet numbers, followed by sing-along. Great way to get into the Holiday spirit 🤶
The Rotary Club of Dover recognized another Dover Middle School student at our monthly Student of the Month presentation. The DMS team teachers were very proud that another student has shown positive qualities to be recognized as student of the month. This student is a role model for other students each and every day. This student comes to school with a positive attitude and makes the best of the hard days. When they walk into a classroom, or pass an adult in the hallway, they greet them with a "good morning" or a "hey, how are you doing today?" You can tell just from a few minutes of conversation with this student that they lead with compassion, despite the challenges they have faced. This student is also curious, asks for help as well as offers it, and always puts in their best effort to learn in all of their classes. When this student is asked to collaborate with another student, no matter who it is, they turn to them and ask them for their thoughts, listens, and works with them to come up with a shared strategy or solution. We are very proud to recognize James Gould as the DMS student of the month. Congratulations!
The Dover High Interact Club hosted the 1st Annual Purple Pinky Project. They held the event to promote awareness to Polio and how it has affected so many over the years. With the continual Rotary support to eradicate Polio, this project was geared toward raising money to support the Rotary efforts. The students raised $350.00 at the recent fundraiser and Rotary Club of Dover Rotation, Phil Rinaldi matched the $350.00 to bring to total of $700.00 that the Interact Club raised. 
All done in less than an hour by the Rotary Club of Dover Rotarians and one of our DHS Interact student and her mom.
The Rotary Club of Dover was honored to present the Dover Middle School - Student of the Month award to 5th grader, Kayla Nguyen. The teachers had the pleasure of getting to know this student since they came to Dover Middle School in 5th grade. Watching her develop social skills has been remarkable to watch. She is active with their ESOL peers and have been pivotal in making students who have transferred in to our school feel welcome. She is always the first to greet a new student and so quick to make sure everyone has someone to sit with at lunch. In class she is kind and respectful and quick to participate and further class discussion. Kayla continues to be a ray of sunshine that graces Dover Middle School’s halls and it is my pleasure to nominate her for student of the month.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Apr. 27 to recognize partnership between Dover Rotary and City of Dover in honor of Parks & Recreation Director Gary Bannon.
Past President Noreen Biehl honors Gary Bannon for 34 years of service to City of Dover and partnerships with Dover Rotary.
Dover Mayor Bob Carrier presents a cake decorated with symbols of Gary's work on parks and recreation for the City of Dover. 
The Rotary Club of Dover was honored to present another Student of the Month award to Dover Middle School 5th grader, Jasmine Hassey. Jasmine is a kind and caring student and well involved in her school and helping other students and teachers. She is one to always ask if she can assist them when they need help in studies or with opening a door. The Rotary Club surprised Jasmine as she and the other students of her team thought that the Rotary Club was there to make a presentation about Rotary. It was fun to see her smile as her parents were there to congratulate her, as well as her twin brother Sabastian. Congratulations Jasmine!
Photo: (l-r) Rotarian Melissa Lesniak, Jasmine, Jasmine’s mom, dad, and twin brother, Sabastian, and Rotarians - Cate Rafferty, Nick Pellman, and Gregg Dowty
At recent Rotary Club of Dover NH club meetings, Past President & Treasurer Phil Rinaldi received a PHF +3 pin from Jim Munro and Pres. Kathy Fink. Also recognized were Past Presidents Nick Pellman and Megan Keil. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. Rotary established the recognition to encourage and show appreciation for substantial contributions. Thank you for supporting Rotary.
It was a warm night for hot chocolate, friends, and lots of lights. With over 40 of us, including Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Exeter, NH and Rotary Club of South Berwick/Eliot, we all had a fun night out as part of our Together on Tuesdays each month. Amazing. Beautiful. Delightful. Breathtaking. 
Dover Rotarians filled 65 backpacks with school supplies and distributed them to kids at the Seymour Osman Community Center along with an ice cream smorgasbord. Dover NH Rotarians congratulate new DG Marion Cheney at Changeover Event
CREATE HOPE IN THE WORLD
I’ve thought a lot about Hope since RI introduced this year’s theme at the RI Assembly in January. At first it seemed somewhat elusive – a little hazy and out of reach until I met Marek Wsiclo, my counterpart from Krakow-Wawel Poland. He found hope in Rotary, in Poland, in the Ukraine and in New Hampshire.
My first glimmer of understanding that kind of hope began in a breakout session at the Assembly when Marek saw I was from New Hampshire. His eyes lit up and he said, “I know people in New Hampshire.” That’s just the beginning of this story.
When the war broke out in Ukraine four Rotarians from the Plymouth, NH Rotary Club decided that doing “nothing” was not an option. They made a trip to Poland and connected with District Governor, Piotr. Starting in March 2022, they learned that the best way to help would be to raise funds and send them to a trusted partner in Poland. With the support from Rotary Clubs, the media and NH’s Common Man Restaurants, they were able to raise $2.3 million. Thanks to their tireless efforts, they were able to purchase over 700 tons of food, sleeping bags, a bloodmobile and the list goes on.
This group of four remarkable individuals focus on the most innocent of the population, the kids, to help them first and foremost with basic needs. Children throughout Ukraine are being sent to live in “Safe Houses’ in Western Ukraine and Poland. This measure was taken to prevent them from being stolen from their families and sold to sex traffickers and endure horrific conditions. How’s that for Hope!
Little did I know that meeting a Rotarian from Warsaw, Poland in Orlando Florida to learn about a group from Plymouth, NH, would ignite a desire to have a group of 4-5 Rotarians in our district travel to Poland in the Spring of 2024. These Rotarians will have the opportunity to view projects, visit with Rotarians and learn about the possibility of collaborating on potential programs. This is just one example of how Rotary’s creating real, hands-on hope.
I am looking forward to serving our district in 2023-24. I encourage our clubs to collaborate with other clubs and communities when you are planning service projects and fundraisers.
Thank You for this wonderful opportunity and I look forward to creating even more hope in our world!
Happy to celebrate new members in our club!
David Barnes with President Megan K.
Brian Hanson Looking to build friendships and fellowships through Rotary? We have FUN when we gather together at the Rotary Club of Dover’s Together on the 5th Wednesday.
The Rotary Club of Dover presented the Dover Middle School Student of the Month award for April to 8th grader, Kennedy Blair.
Here is just one of the overwhelming comments from the school: This exceptional student is a member of Student Council and consistently attends meetings and advocates for others. She is a strong leader and genuinely wants to make a difference. She is smart, empathetic and sweet. She is very deserving of this honor! 
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