This Week's Program: Julie Marchese, Founder & Race Director - Tri for a Cure
Julie is the founder and race director for the Maine Cancer Foundation's Tri for a Cure - Maine's largest single-day fundraiser. Thanks to the efforts of thousands of supporters, the Tri for a Cure has raised almost $22 million for Maine Cancer Foundation, every dollar of which has been reinvested into Maine communities for cancer prevention, early detection and access to care.
Founded in 2008 by Julie and Abby Bliss, the Tri for a Cure has become the largest triathlon in the state of Maine, providing a gorgeous race course along the shores of Cape Elizabeth and South Portland. This event consists of a USAT-sanctioned 1/3-mile swim, a 15-mile bike ride and a 3-mile run.
You can also text "MUD" to (978) 354-7780 to get the link.
You'll find things that are fun, useful, entertaining. Some have built-in fellowship, some can be private experiences. Thank you to all the club members who found something of value that they were willing to part with or share. Now you can own it, for a great deal!
When you want to officially make a bid, you will be asked for a credit card, but you are NOT billed anything unless you are the highest bid when the auction closes!
See what you can catch! Bid on a fishing trip with Jake!
Bits and Pieces | by Tom Talbott
WINTER STORM IN SPRING: March came in like a lamb, but is going out like a very annoyed and angry lion. The combination of the heaviest snowfall of the season, combined with freezing rain turned off the power for many of our club members, some for 8 or so hours, others for several days. Hope everyone made it through OK without any serious issues to their life or tree limbs.
RED, WHITE, and BLUE:Meeting ths Friday, March 29th, 11am at the IHC before our regular meeting, to organize our upcoming painting event on the Rowe Elementary School parking lot. Nanette Ranger-Duncanson will be organizing everyone for our painting expedition on April 13-14, where we'll be painting a giant U.S. state map on the school playground.Join in and have some fun!
UPCOMING LEADERS: Would you like to become more involved with Rotary, not only in our club, but at the District level? The Rotary Leadership Institute on Saturday April 6 in Lewiston from 8 to 2, and the annual District Training Assembly on April 20th at Westbrook High School. All officers, committee chairs, club leaders (or folks who think they might want to become club leaders) are encouraged to attend.
Speaker Schedule
April 5 - Ivan Most, Engineers' Role in Climate Change
April 12 - Rebecca Williams and Julia Preston, Best Buddies Maine
April 19- Club Social TBD during week / No Meeting
April 26- Mark Dion, Portland Mayor
May 3 - TBD
May 10 - New Members Presentation
Club Executives President Dick Hall President Elect Patty Byers Vice President John Thompson TreasurerDick Hall Secretary Tom Nickerson Board of Directors Bruce Jones,
Ben Millick, Quinn Slayton, Zachary Newell,
David Ertz, Maggie McGauley Sergeant-At-ArmsJake Bourdeau
The Windjammer is published online by
The Rotary Club of Portland, Maine.
Contributing Editors Jake Bourdeau, Larry Gross,
Erik Jorgensen, Julie L’Heureux,
Ben Lowry, Zach Newell, Bruce Moore,
Tom Nickerson, Dave Patterson,
Tom Talbott, Laura Young
Program Chair Doreen Rockstrom
3rd Quarter Chair Justin Lamontagne Managing Editor Tom Talbott
Julie is the founder and race director for the Maine Cancer Foundation's Tri for a Cure - Maine's largest single-day fundraiser. Thanks to the efforts of thousands of supporters, the Tri for a Cure has raised almost $22 million for Maine Cancer Foundation, every dollar of which has been reinvested into Maine communities for cancer prevention, early detection and access to care. 
You'll find things that are fun, useful, entertaining. Some have built-in fellowship, some can be private experiences. Thank you to all the club members who found something of value that they were willing to part with or share. Now you can own it, for a great deal! 
RED, WHITE, and BLUE: Meeting ths Friday, March 29th, 11am at the IHC before our regular meeting, to organize our upcoming painting event on the Rowe Elementary School parking lot. Nanette Ranger-Duncanson will be organizing everyone for our painting expedition on April 13-14, where we'll be painting a giant U.S. state map on the school playground.Join in and have some fun!.png)
