04/06/18 Bits & Pieces

Posted by Alan Nye

President Don Zillman began the meeting with Charlie Frair giving the unique and comical invocation about the surprise return of a Bunny. We did the Pledge and Bill Blount led us in a patriotic song. President Don welcomed 1 visiting guest and 47 Rotarians – with a special note about Kerck Kelsey – a former Rotarian with our club and Past President of the Boston Rotary Club. 

Present-elect John Curran presented an excellent slide show and discussion about two clinics helped in the Dominican Republic by our 3H project and he focused on various individuals helped by advances in prosthetic hands. It was a moving presentation about the impact this project makes on individuals who so desperately need our assistance.

Gracie Johnston and Jessie Harvey took the podium and spoke about the Recovery Initiative and helping those with a substance abuse disorder. They discussed ways for Rotarians to participate in the Recovery Coach Academy and noted that classes are starting in mid-May.

Past President Ben Lowry spoke from his table and reminded us about a club trip to the Allagash Brewery on April 25th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The cost is $30.00 ($35.00 at the door). This is a fun social event and opportunity to invite new prospective members.


President Don noted that our trees from Rotary International are due to arrive on April 20/21 and all those who purchased them should be ready to pick them up. He also noted that Lyseth School has a celebration on April 24th at 9:30 am to thank folks who participated in the reading to students.


Past President Kris Rosado is gearing up for our major fundraiser: "The Maine Outdoor Challenge" and invited all interested in volunteering to attend a meeting on April 11th at the Boys & Girls Club in Portland. Contact Kris for more details.

The raffle was conducted by Matt Wolcott and Eric Greven was chosen and graciously missed pulling out the Queen of Hearts, leaving the pot of $362 to grow until our next meeting. 


Rusty Atwood reminded us that Lee Urban will be our speaker on the 13th and he’ll be discussing and showing the 'Power of the Ukulele.'