President Don opened the meeting at the Clarion Hotel by welcoming 53 members, 1 visiting Rotarian and 2 guests.
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A very interesting invocation was offered by Charlie Frair, who brought us back to his earlier days in Colorado, when he and his cronies “pliked” their times at “Suposiums,” pondering what it would be to play like, (plike) a cowboy or a professional skier. An oddly fascinating invocation and one that was enjoyed by the club.
Visitor Ben Jackson was welcomed and announced that he has gotten his membership application into the club for review. We look forward to hearing more about one of our now numerous “Bens.”
Our visiting Savannah, Georgia Rotarian, Kirk Duffy, is heading back home for the winter. It’s been nice having you with us for these past many months, Kirk! Safe travels and a mild winter (for all of us).
President Don read a nice letter from John Tewhey thanking members for attending a celebration of life ceremony in honor of his wife Gloria’s passing.
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This year's Nominating Committee was announced by Chair - Past President Laura Young. The members, who will select candidates for a number of leadership positions will consist of 2nd VP Amy Chipman, PP Bowen Depke, PP Kris Rosado, Mike Fortunato, and Kathy Grammer. If you would like to discuss any potential club leaders with any of these members, please do so. Nominations will be presented to the club membership
Mike Fortunato asked us to save the date of Thursday, November 16, from 5:15 to 8:30 for a fabulous dinner to be prepared by the residents of The Long Creek Youth Development Center. The four-course dinner, which will be served in the visitor area of the facility, promises to be quite amazing and, as their major fundraiser for the year, it is important that we help support this wonderful cause. Tickets are $45.00 per person. You’ll be hearing more as the date approaches.
The annual Veterans' Appreciation Lunch luncheon is quickly approaching (Nov. 10) and Charlie Frair wanted to give us a final update for the event. We are hoping and expecting almost 300 veterans, friends, family and Portland Rotarians for this very special event and we need a few things from club members: first and foremost, please reach out to any vets who you think may be interested (it’s free for them!); second, please make sure that you have registered for the event on our website; third, please seek sponsors for the luncheon: and, last, please volunteer to help out on the day of the event and, if you do, please show up in plenty of time BY 10:30 a.m.!
President Don asked that anyone interested in giving their opinions on our programs and meetings to please respond to his e-mail asking for input. In a Club Assembly on December 8th, we will be going over the comments and suggestions.
Ellen Niewoehner was in charge of the weekly raffle, which has now risen above $1000. 1st Vice-President John Curran’s name was called, but he drew the eight of clubs, allowing for an even larger pot next week when we meet at Gateway Community Service, 501 Forest Avenue.