February 25 Rotary Bulletin

Posted by Jen Harris 
on Feb 27, 2016
 
February 25, 2016
Yachting Rotarians
 
Dan Bookham introduced Chris Richmond, Commodore, of the International Fellowship of Yachting Rotarians (IYFR)
Dan, Bruce and Chris are all members of the Bridge (Board of Directors) of the Yachting Rotarians
 
IYFR began in England in 1947
It is the oldest fellowship club in Rotary
There are 110 fleets in 4 districts across the globe.
3300 members in 34 countries
 
In 1956 the first International Committee was elected from Chicago
In 1964 the first independent meeting of the group was held
The local branch was established in 2006
 
Chris joined the group 4 years ago after working on the water for a decade.
Anyone can be a member – you do not have to own a boat, only have an interest in spending time on the water.  It is a reciprocal club across the world.
 
The goals of this group:
  1.  Share ideas
  2. Improve seamanship
  3. Provide support for rotary activities
  4. Make friends
 
There are many social activities on Penobscot Bay and on local lakes
 
Approximately 4 official meetings a year – held quarterly.
Annual Meeting – March 24 at the Owls Head Transportation Museum
The Keynote Speaker is Hanna Grey the project manager for the rebuild of the Schooner Bowdoin.  Anyone is welcome to attend. 
 
 
Q&A
 
Q.  Are there separate dues?
A.  Yes - $30/year
 
Q.  What is the commitment?
A.  It is pretty relaxed – maybe 4 meetings/year.  The Bridge meets about 6x per year.
 
Q.  How many members?
A. 30
 
Lisa Sojka and Ron Hall presented Bruce Malone with his 2 sapphire Paul Harris Fellow pin.
 
Vote for beneficiaries in Bangor Savings Bank “Community Matters More” Campaign
The bank gives out $1.3 annually
Top winner gets $5,000 / All nominees get $1,000
Vote online bangor.com/cmm
 
Barry King – Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for a team for Bowl for Kids Sake. 
April 10, 10a – 2p / Point Lookout
Barry will bring the pledge sheet for the event next week.
 
Deb Hitchings traveled to South Africa during an epic drought.  The rotary grant provided supplementary food for the orphanage and the high school.  She also provided 2 lunches including PB&J / hardboiled eggs and fried chicken.
 
West Bay Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 2
7:00 am
Anderson Inn
 
Upcoming Events
Habitat for Humanity build project – March 19
eWaste – April 23
 
Youth Exchange is looking for 4 host families
Do not need to have children
Do not have to be a Rotarian
2 hosting periods
August – January
January – July
 
A background check is required
Student can share a room, but must have their own bed
Can help to accommodate vacations if needed
There is no financial support for hosts because of the type of Visa they are traveling on.
 
Duck Derby Raffle
We have great items so far – definitely need more