05/05/17 Bits & Pieces
After welcoming 46 Rotarian members and 1 visiting Rotarian, President Laura Young asked Past President Russ Burleigh to give the invocation. Russ read the “Horse’s Prayer” in honor of the upcoming weekend’s Kentucky Derby, which is reportedly the longest running sporting event in the USA. Scott Blakeslee led us in the ‘Pledge of Allegiance’ and we sang the National Anthem.
President Laura thanked those responsible for setting up and helping run the meeting smoothly
Mike Robinson provided us with a “Rotary Moment.” Mike (formerly of the Wells Rotary Club) shared the reasons for initially joining Rotary (reminds him of the Eagle Scouts); why he thinks he was the right person for Rotary (similar volunteering opportunities as at his church and positive memories over the years); and what he enjoys about being a Rotarian (great relationships built working on the committees and helping people).
(Photo L-R: Alex St. Hilaire, Gracie Johnston, and PP Cyrus Hagge.)
Several people discussed the Maine Outdoor Challenge (MOC) and asked for volunteers, not only on the day of the event, but also to start a team for our biggest fund raiser, which raises money for our local causes and in the Dominican Republic. The MOC is five (5) weeks away, we have 30 teams, and we’re looking for about 15 more. Alex St. Hilaire spoke for a moment and asked for more volunteers and auction items. Contact Alex at: alex.st.hilaire@bangor.com
Past President Cyrus Hagge discussed the live auction items, which so far include: a sail boat race on a 42-foot sail boat; a cruise on Paul Tully’s motor boat; a 14-ft kayak; a harbor cruise for four with lobster bake; a 3-night weekend stay at Sunday River/Bethel Inn; two Patriots’ tickets; passes to Maine Indoor Go-Karting; a weekend at Ripple Effect; and a hunting trip with Kris Rosado. Contact Cyrus at: chagge@mac.com
Gracie Johnston let us know that volunteers are needed to help sell 400 tickets for the fly fishing package, a kayak or paddle board. Tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100. Contact Gracie at: gracie.johnston@wcsh6.com
Past President Loretta Rowe ran the raffle and as her luck would have it, her name was picked out of the vessel by our speaker for a shot at finding the winning card in the remaining 6 cards in the deck. Her luck ran just short that day, as she did not pull the Queen of Hearts, and the pot continues to grow with only 5 cards left.
Past President Ben Lowry let us know that the Falmouth Rotary Club is having an Electronics Recycling Collection Day on Saturday, May 13th from 9 am-1:00 pm in the Falmouth Shopping Center. They could use your electronic products, along with a few volunteers to help them at the event. For more information, contact: Anne Payson at: annepayson10@gmail.com
Again in recognition of the upcoming Kentucky Derby, Amy Chipman and Gracie Johnston led us in the song “My Old Kentucky Home,” accompanied on the keyboard by Past President Russ Burleigh.