Opening the meeting at the Holiday Inn by the Bay: President Don Zillman called on David Small to lead the invocation, titled, “Bonds of Rotary Between Us”, a reflection from Chris Offer, the Past District Governor of 5040, Province of British Columbia.
“Let us take a moment to remember all the religions represented in the Rotary family throughout the world. Let us also recall that when we were invited to join our Rotary clubs, we were not asked, “Are you a Christian, a Hindu, a Muslim, a Jew, a Buddhist, or a Sikh?” We were not asked because all religions are welcome in the Rotary family. Please join me in a moment of reflection and thanks. With our friends beside us, and no person beneath us, with the bonds of Rotary between us, and our worries behind us, with our goals before us, and no task beyond us, with a thirst for knowledge, and a dream of a Polio-free world, we are thankful for our Rotary friends and the time we are about to share.”
Elise Hodgdon expressed thanks from Loretta Rowe for the ongoing support she is receiving from Rotarians.
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Jim Willey read a letter from Caroline Raymond, the Superintendent of Long Creek Youth Development Center in Portland. She thanked Rotary for inviting her to speak at our March16, 2018 meeting and acknowledged how she enjoyed the club’s singing tradition.
Rotarians who ski are invited to meet up with Bill Blount on Thursday March 29, to travel to Sunday River. Connect with Bill for more information ~ wblount1@gmail.com.
Megan Peabody announced the April 7, District Assembly “New Generations Conference”, on April 7, 2018 at York County Community College. You may register on the home page at this website, rotary7780.org. One topic to be discussed is the consideration to bring back the Rotary Youth Exchange.
In the raffle kitty was an award of $304, and the drawing was led by Tom Nickerson. John Houghton’s name was drawn but he did not pick the Queen of Hearts. On to next week!
Ellen Niewoehner announced Nick Jenkins, of Waynflete School, as the recipient of a Youth Fellowship Award. He was introduced by Lydia Maier of Waynflete. Nick was recognized for his active community engagement. A $100 donation was designated to the American Red Cross dedicated to Puerto Rico Relief efforts. Nick thanked the Rotary Club for his recognition and acknowledged the potential for him to be a future Rotarian.
Matt Wolcott will chair the program committee beginning July, 2018, when John Curran becomes the club’s president. He requested Rotarian participation in helping to identify speakers for the club programs. His email contact info is benjaminlee2392@gmail.com.