05/19/17 Bits & Pieces

Posted by Bob Martin

President Laura Young opened the meeting by welcoming 53 members, 1 visiting Rotarian and 1 guest. Kathy Grammer provided the invocation by sharing the deeper meanings of the word, “Aloha,” shaped no doubt by her recent visit to Hawaii. President Laura introduced Tom Broadaway, a visiting Rotarian from Florida, and Kent Peterson, guest of Rob Chatfield, and CEO of Fluid Imaging Technologies.

President Laura recognized and thanked the participants in the Lyseth School Reading Program, which included: Rusty Atwood, George Crockett, Mike Fortunato, Michael Greer, Michel Kanyambo, Eric Lusk, Jean Murachanian, Lionel Nima, David Small, Dave Smith, Matt Wolcott, and Laura Young.

Tom Ranello shared a 'Rotary Moment' and reflected on the activities and people who have touched and inspired him over his 19 years of membership. He gave special recognition to John Houghton and George Crockett.

Janelle LoSciuto led us in singing “In the Good Old Summertime,” which drove many of us to go home and Google “tootsie wootsie.” This writer thought it was a code name for Russian spies.

Mike Fortunato, Sergeant-Major of the 'Maine Outdoor Challenge' rounded up volunteers to help with registration, and other assorted tasks. He also encouraged everyone to buy their tickets to the lobster bake on Wednesday, June 7th by contacting Loretta Rowe at a Rotary meeting or email at: lrowe@maine.rr.com.

Kris Rosado shared a challenge from the team at Verrill Dana to other law firms to form a team for the event. For more information or to register a team, contact Kris at: kris.rosado@morganstanley.com

Gracie Johnston invited everyone to buy raffle tickets. Contact her at: gracie.johnston@wcsh6.com

The BIGGEST news of the day?

Paul Gore won the weekly raffle and took home a whopping $2,347. Of course, it took skill for him to choose the right card from his choice of only four cards being left in the deck, offered by Raffle Meister Ellen Niewoehner, so it wasn’t just dumb luck. There were many sad faces in the audience who had been hopeful. A new deck of cards and a new pot begin starting next Friday.