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Game date: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 @ 7:10 PM
Deadline to purchase: August 18, 2017 @ 11:59
Seat block location: left field grandstand, Sections 29-31
Reserve/purchase tickets by contacting Mike ASAP!
COST: $38.00 PER TICKET + TRANSPORTATION COSTS (depending on how many go, add approx. $40-50 PP for bus transportation)
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Past President Paul Gore introduced Pam Leo by referring to Buckminster Fuller’s use of the metaphor of the trim tab on a rudder for understanding how to leverage personal power. The force exerted by the tiny trim tab on a large rudder can literally turn a ship around. The same applies to people, Paul said, in that one person can be the force to change society. He pointed to Pam Leo, founder of the "Book Fairy Pantry Project," as someone who exhibited the characteristics of a trim tab, as she tries to address the issues of illiteracy. Pam said she was persuaded to start her project after learning that two-thirds of the 15.5 million children living in poverty did not have a book to call their own. “I grew up in poverty without books or a college degree in Aroostook County,” she said. “I know what it’s like to be one in four children in this country who don't know how to read.”
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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.
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: .JPG)
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..JPG)
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: