Membershp chair Steve Pappajohn leads talk on benefits of being a Rotarian. Many have so much to give, but don't know where or how to do it. The Rotary Club of Dover could be that great opportunity. We love sharing what we do, and the impact we have on our community!
A team of Dover Rotarians purchased over $3,000 in clothing and supplies to keep our unhoused neighbors warm this winter during our annual Gift of Warmth shopping trip to Ocean State Job Lot.
Ocean State Job Lots generously gave Rotary a 30% discount on all items which will be distributed to Community Action Partnership of Strafford County and
NH Mutual Aid Response Fund.
As part of a campaign to highlight its decades of community connections, the Rotary club of Dover, NH, recently installed a photo collage marker in Henry Law Park adjacent to Rotary Gardens. Designed by Rotarians and installed by the city, the sign displays a list of ongoing Rotary programs valued at over $150,000 per year.
According to Rotary President Cathy Beaudoin, 2025-2026, this project originated from a suggestion by one of our members, “Ram” Ramdev, who hoped to make the community more aware of Rotary’s service projects throughout the years.
“It’s great to see the marker project come to fruition. It’s a bright, contemporary look at the good works of our Rotary today emphasizing years of community involvement,” Beaudoin said, adding, “We are grateful to Superintendent Mark Colonna and his team of city workers for their assistance installing the marker and Sundance Sign for their craftsmanship.”
Photos capture Rotarians involved in community activities along with photos of completed projects at sites around town. The sign also features a summary of Dover Rotary’s history taken from a speech delivered by Rotarian Malcolm McNeill at the club’s 100th anniversary.
Dover Rotary has also installed banners at the park and at the train station, inviting anyone interested in learning more about its activities and membership to visit its website at https://doverrotary.com.
Rotary garden crew plants mums and preps garden at Henry Law Park for fall activities.
(l-r) Top row: Becky Crowley, Cate Rafferty and Cathann Potvin
Bottom row: Noreen Biehl, President Cathy Beaudoin, Gary DeColfmaker, Harry Cheney and Ram Ramdev (missing from photo Gregg Dowty)
Community volunteers gather around hundreds of bags of non-perishable food to celebrate the new HVAC system installed at the End 68 Hours of Hunger building in Dover thanks to a donation from Dover’s Rotary Club.
Local Rotarians fill carts with healthy snacks for Dover’s elementary school children
(l-r) Nick Pellmen, Harry Cheney, Phil Rinaldi, Maggie Sinclair, and Ram Ramdev (missing from photo Gregg Dowty).
Dover Rotary announces new president and board members for 2025-2026
Dover Rotarians welcomed Cathy Beaudoin as president at a brief ceremony during their first meeting in July. A well-known Dover resident, Beaudoin served as Director of the Dover Public Library for 21 years before her retirement. Her extensive knowledge of Dover’s history is apparent in documents and scripts she has authored for local texts, reenactments and tours of the city.
Beaudoin was chosen by the Chamber of Commerce as Citizen of the Year in 2019 for her multiple contributions to preserving the City’s history and currently serves on the City’s Cemetery Board and works as a docent at the Woodman Museum.
A graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, UNH and Simmons College, Beaudoin has been a Rotarian for four years. “I’m very excited to serve,” she said, “along with very knowledgeable Board members to support the Dover community through service and donation projects that benefit us all.”
At her inaugural meeting, Beaudoin thanked immediate past president Harry Cheney for being a “shining example of joy” during his presidency and outlined her plan for the coming year. Her goals included following the Rotary International President, Francesco Arezzo’s theme of “Unite for Good,” increasing membership, and convening a summit of Dover non-profits to look for synergies and duplications to better serve the Dover community.
Joining Beaudoin on Dover Rotary’s Board are officers: Gregg Dowty, Treasurer; Marion Cheney, Secretary; Harry Cheney, Immediate Past President; and Directors: Elizabeth Fisher, Rob Gagnon, Cindy Imbro, Steve Pappajohn, Nick Pellman, Phil Rinaldi and Jay Stephens.
Thanks to our Dover Rotarians & friends - Ram, Frank, Cathy, Mark, Beth and Bob for coming out on a recent Saturday morning to fill over 8 bags with litter in just 60 minutes.
Rotarians Gary & Deb DeColfmacker had the honor to present the Rotary Club of Dover NH annual scholarships at Dover High School for the twenty-fourth year! 
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.
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. 
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.
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. 
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