President Don Zillman opened our Friday meeting by welcoming 51 members, 1 visiting Rotarian and 2 guests. Past President Cy Hagge offered us an invocation, we pledged our allegiance to the American Flag and sang a patriotic song.
President Don reported that the Morgan Stanley Foundation sent a check for $1,500 as a match to Kris Rosado’s gift of last week. (Leverage matching funds!). He also reported that while he started last in the Beach to Beacon, he did not finish last.
He pointed to an advertisement by Roger and Liz Fagan that promoted a two-for-one hearing aid opportunity, with one unit going to the purchaser, and the other to the 3H project.
He then drew everyone’s attention to a Forecaster article reporting that Tom Saturley has been elected to the National Auctioneer Hall of Fame.
Alan Levenson rose to note that Harry Sawyer is no longer listed in the current Club roster. Due to Harry’s progressive illness and not being able to attend any club meetings, his family decided to end his membership in the Club. Alan pointed out that Harry was instrumental in bringing a number of new members into our Club, and was always a joyous participant in club activities. Alan moved that an Honorary Membership be extended to Harry, so that he remained a part of us. Without objection, it was adopted.
Observing the 40th anniversary of the passing of Elvis Presley, Eric Lusk led us in an acapella rendition of “Blue Suede Shoes,” which was truly not one for the money.
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Rusty Atwood led the weekly raffle, giving Paul Gore a shot at winning the $675 pot, but Paul’s Three of Diamonds fell short of qualification.
Gus Karlsen reminded us of the annual “MS Regatta” that will happen on Friday, August 18, and was requesting our support with a contribution to fund one or two of the sailing boats in the event. If you would like to send a donation to the cause, please make checks payable to the MS Society and put “MS Regatta” in the memo line of the check, which can be mailed to him at: 640 Seashore Avenue, Peaks Island, ME 04108. Fun time on the water for a good cause! Contact Gus for further questions: capngus8@aol.com or by clicking on the following link: main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?fr_id=29109&pg=informational&sid=13760
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Erik Greven announced a new project to assist the Preble Street community by asking everyone to gather their gently-worn shoes and hold them for collection and further distribution to those in need. He added that if we had any winter/warm clothing we would like to include in our collection, there was also a need to share them with the community. Further announcements of pickup dates to follow.
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Amy Chipman, representing the Foundation Committee, presented 2 Paul Harris Awards: first-time recipient Justin Lamontagne and multiple-recipient (PHF +8) to Past President Cyrus Hagge. CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH!!
Alex St. Hilaire announced that the Boys & Girls Club was having their annual 'Burgers & Steak' dinner for the children and their families on Thursday, August 17th at the Sullivan Gym Complex at USM's Portland Campus from 5:30-7:00 pm. Alex said they could use the help of a few more volunteers to help. Hands went up and names were taken down. If you have any questions, please contact Alex at: alexander.st.hilaire@bangor.com or at 689-8185.