Business briefs

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Submitted photo Jeff Milne, left, cousin of the late Bob Jackson, presents Milford Rotarians Alec Buchanan and Milford Rotary President Julie Whitcomb with the “official check” establishing the Robert F. Jackson Community Improvement Fund.

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Legacy of service

MILFORD – The Milford Rotary Club recently was able to establish the Robert F. Jackson Community Improvement Fund because of a donation from the family of the late Robert Jackson.

In a press release, the Rotary called Jackson an accomplished architect by profession; an active community volunteer; and one who served as an Amherst selectman, a member of the Amherst Planning Board, and a member and past president of the Milford Rotary Club.

In recognition of his contributions to community service and faithfulness to the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self,” Bob was honored during his lifetime as a Paul Harris Fellow, one of the highest honors in the Rotary, the press release said.

Jeff Milne, Jackson’s cousin, officially presented the donation during a recent Milford Rotary meeting. As an added surprise, the press release said, Jeff increased the original donation in honor of Bob by $2,000 for a grand total of $22,000. These funds will allow the Milford Rotary Club to enhance its community service and improvement projects.

The Milford Rotary Club serves the communities of Amherst, Milford, Mont Vernon, Wilton and Lyndeborough. For more information, visit www.milfordnhrotary.org.

End of year yoga

AMHERST – Amherst Yoga will celebrate the end of 2011 with a silent program from 9-10:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. It will include sitting meditations, gentle stretching, and a chance to reflect on and write about lessons and intentions.

Participants are encouraged to arrive a few minutes early and to bring a journal/meditation cushion if available; otherwise, supplies will be provided.

UNH seminars

The UNH Professional Development & Training office is offering more than 100 one-day seminars, short-term noncredit certificate programs, special conferences and institutes, new online computer workshops, and hundreds of other online noncredit short courses this spring.

Seminars are offered in Portsmouth, Manchester and Durham, and online, and are taught by experienced instructors who have real-world practical knowledge of the field.

To register, go to www.learn.unh.edu/pcw or call 862-7380.

Employer seminar

NASHUA – The state Employment Security/NH Works office at 6 Townsend West will hold a free employer seminar from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. The topic of the presentation is “Tax Information for Your Business.”

Presenters will include Laura J. Byers, employer services representative; Keith McGuire, field auditor; and Mary Marcotte, senior stakeholder liaison. A question period will follow.

To reserve a space, e-mail laura.j.byers@nhes.nh.gov.