BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/ical-org/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 5.1.4//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:District Foundation Celebration! Veteran Focus Welcome to our D istrict 7780 Foundation Celebration! A power-impact 2 hours that pays spec ial tribute to Veterans. Saturday\, October 17\, 2026\, 2pm-4pm at Port Ci ty Air in Portsmouth\, NH\, that’s right\, in an aircraft hangar\, we sh all gather!   We will raise awareness for the situation that many veteran s face\, and address mental health issues and the work being done to help. This includes the work of Laura Barker\, who started Hero Pups trainng of companion dogs after her son was wounded in Afghanistan. Our District\, w ith your help\, we'll team up with Hero Pups to make a significant differe nce in the lives of two veterans.   CLICK FOR TICKETS!  Just $20\, and u nder 18 No Charge! We highly encourage family!    In addtion\, we will c elebrate a host of new Paul Harris Fellows\, honor the work of our Polio p rogram\, raise awareness for mental health\, and cap it off with a 250 fla g salute to USA250! DISTRICT: This event is anchored by a District Designa ted Grant of $4000\, which is our Foundation at work. However\, we do need the financial support of the clubs to see our plans come to fruition. COM PANION DOGS:  Hero Pups of Stratham\, NH will use 100 percent of funds t o acquire\, train\, and pair two dogs with veterans with service-related t raumatic challenges to increase their independence and peace of mind. Dogs train for a year\, and each dog is a $6500 investment\, and our goal is t wo dogs\, equal to $13k.  For privacy reasons\, the recipients will not b e receiving dogs at our event\, but we will hear first hand from previous recipients as to how it has changed their life.  PAUL HARRIS:  Clubs\, u sing your accrued Foundation points\, you can honor an individual - an act ive or retired military person with a PHF. We ask the following criteria: With your nomination\, you support that person with 8 or more of your club members attending the event to cheer your PHF! In addition\, we want to i nvite the recipient’s family to join in. The individual ceremony will be short but meaningful\, as we would like to see 8-10 PHF’s honored. SPEA KERS: 5 marquis speakers\, each with short but powerful messages. Our two keynote speakers are Mike Merrill/Volunteers of America\, and Bill Merchan t/Revolution Fitness. Laura Barker\, Founder and President/ Hero Pups will have "tails" to tell\, plus we have the honor of Mike McGovern\, and the distinguished Marty Helman joining us! We’ll have music\, plus tasty af ternoon treats to eat and refreshments. You have time in the morning to go to Home Depot and have lunch\, and you’ll be home by dinner without dri ving in the dark. BIG FINISH!  We have 250 American flags and with all ou r attendees carrying 1-2 flags\, we’ll go out on the tarmac\, get lined up and present the flags in a giant Rotary salute to USA250 and veterans. It’s a media moment that you’ll want to say\, “I was part of that! ” ***** TICKETS are $20 per person. Under 18 No Charge\, but please regi ster. Please\, bring family and share the moment. On sale at EVENTBRITE – Here is the Link!    You can also pay by check or cash at the door\, but please register online\, using the Under 18 section. This will help u s keep costs down by purchasing the right amount of snacks and drinks.  T O DONATE TO THE COMPANION DOG PROGRAM:  Checks can be made out to the “ Charitable Fund of the Portsmouth Rotary Club”.       EIN 02-048203.    Your contributions are tax-deductible. RAFFLE:  We are also seeking Raffle Items with good value!  Let’s keep the value above $50\, and of course\, no limit! Sporting events or concert tickets make great gifts!  Open to all ideas! QUESTIONS:  Please reach out to Co-Chairs\, Aileen Dug an/District Foundation Chair\, Portsmouth RC or Tom Talbott District Gover nor Nominee\, Portland RC.   DTEND:20261017T200000Z DTSTAMP:20261024T082102Z DTSTART:20261017T180000Z LOCATION:Port City Air SEQUENCE:1 SUMMARY:DISTRICT FOUNDATION CELEBRATION! /VETERANS FOCUS UID:65366074-84f3-4437-8389-65391b86b1be X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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District Foundation Celebration! Veteran Focus
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\nWelcome to our District 7780 Foundation Celebration! A power-impact 2 hours that pays special tribute to Veterans. Saturd ay\, October 17\, 2026\, 2pm-4pm at Port City Air in Portsmouth\, NH\, that&rsquo\; s right\, in an aircraft hangar\, we shall gather!
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We will raise awareness for the situation that many veterans f ace\, and address mental health issues and the work being done to help. Th is includes the work of Laura Barker\, who started Hero Pups trainng of co mpanion dogs after her son was wounded in Afghanistan. Our District\, with your help\, we'\;ll team up with Hero Pups to make a significant diffe rence in the lives of two veterans.
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CLICK FOR TICKETS! \; Just $20\, and under 18 No Charge! We highly encourage family! \;
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In addtion\, we will celebrate a host of new Paul Harris Fellow s\, honor the work of our Polio program\, raise awareness for mental health\, and cap it off with a 250 flag salut e to USA250!
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DISTRICT: This event is anchored by a District Designated Grant of $4000\, which is our Founda tion at work. However\, we do need the financial support of the clubs to s ee our plans come to fruition.

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COMPANION DOGS: \; \;Hero Pups of Stratham\, NH will us e 100 percent of funds to acquire\, train\, and pair two dogs with veteran s with service-related traumatic challenges to increase their independence and peace of mind. Dogs train for a year\, and each dog is a $6500 invest ment\, and our goal is two dogs\, equal to $13k. \; For privacy reason s\, the recipients will not be receiving dogs at our event\, but we will h ear first hand from previous recipients as to how it has changed their lif e. \;

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PAUL HARRIS: \; Clubs\, using your accrued Foundation points\, you can honor an individual - an active or retired military person with a PHF. We ask the following criteria: With your nomination\, you support that perso n with 8 or more of your club members attending the event to cheer your PH F! In addition\, we want to invite the recipient&rsquo\;s family to join i n. The individual ceremony will be short but meaningful\, as we would like to see 8-10 PHF&rsquo\;s honored.

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SPEAKERS: 5 marquis speakers\, each with short bu t powerful messages. Our two keynote speakers are Mike Merrill/Volunteers of America\, and Bill Merchant/Revolution Fitness. Laura Barker\, Founder and President/ Hero Pups will have "\;tails"\; to tell\, plus we h ave the honor of Mike McGovern\, and the distinguished Marty Helman joinin g us!

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We&rsquo\;ll have music\, plus \;tasty afternoon treats to eat and refreshments . You have time in the morning to go to Home Depot and have lunch\, and yo u&rsquo\;ll be home by dinner without driving in the dark.

\n\n< p>BIG FINISH! \; We have 250 American flags and with all our attendees ca rrying 1-2 flags\, we&rsquo\;ll go out on the tarmac\, get lined up and pr esent the flags in a giant Rotary salute to USA250 and veterans. It&rsquo\ ;s a media moment that you&rsquo\;ll want to say\, &ldquo\;I was part of t hat!&rdquo\;

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TICKETS ar e $20 per person. Under 18 No Charge\, but please register. Please\, bring family and share the moment. On sale at EVENTBRITE &ndash\; Here is the Link! \;  \;

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You can also pay by chec k or cash at the door\, but please register online\, using the Under 18 se ction. This will help us keep costs down by purchasing the right amount of snacks and drinks. \;

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TO DONATE TO THE COMPANION DOG PROGRAM: \; Checks can be made out to the &ldquo\;Charitable Fund of the Portsmouth Rotary Club& rdquo\;. \;  \;  \;  \;EIN 02-048203. \;  \;Your c ontributions are tax-deductible.

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< strong>RAFFLE: \; We are also seeking Raffle Items wit h good value! \; Let&rsquo\;s keep the value above $50\, and of course \, no limit! Sporting events or concert tickets make great gifts! \; O pen to all ideas!

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QUESTIONS: \; Please rea ch out to Co-Chairs\, Aileen Duga n/District Foundation Chair\, Portsmouth RC or Tom Talbott District Governor Nominee\, Portland RC.

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