Minutes of Monday, July 13
Minutes of Monday, July 13
Newly installed Club President Bill Brilliant called the meeting to order sharply at 07:15 and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by an Invocation by Bob Beaumont. We then went slightly out of our normal sequence with a brief discussion of District Governor Shelia Rollins attending our meeting two weeks hence on Monday, July 27 and an upcoming Build Day for Habitat for Humanity before Prez. Bill demonstrated his authority by getting us back on track, calling on Club Sheriff Bill Gillespie for Happy / Sad dollars.
Bill G had sad dollars himself as the St. Louis Cards had just lost two extra inning games. Joel Merry told of exchanging photos with a friend of last winters snow storms to remind him to appreciate the great weather we were presently experiencing. Bob Guerette also had happy dollars for the great weather and also for a vacation to his camp in The County next week. Bob Beaumont had happy dollars for family and friends assisting with yard work and preparations for visits from family. He also had a very big happy dollar for being able to attend a working rehearsal of The Music Man in MSMT’s rehearsal hall next to Hannaford’s on Elm Street in Brunswick. He is stoked to see the show this weekend. Cliff had happy dollars for all the great family summertime activities..
Under Announcements there was a brief discussion of District Governors visit on July 27 – and the drinking of bug juice – and Sheila’s goal of making Rotary activities and functions more affordable for more members. Bob Beaumont again passed around the Date / Time “preference” sheet for the Club working “hands on” on the next Habitat house on Hope Lane in Brunswick. The morning shift on Saturday, August 22, 07:30 - noon, was the clear favorite. Please mark the date and time on your calendar. Bill B. also gave an update on our possible participation in a food bank type project. Bill has met with local coordinator Mary Turner. Mary said that there is a fairly new, small food bank serving the Bowdoin / Bowdoinham community (physically located on the waterfront in Bowdoinham) and they need additional volunteers. Mary thought our small club would likely be a good fit with their schedule and needs. Bill B will contact them and keep us informed.
Next weeks topic (Monday, July 20) will be on possible fundraising activities, expanding on the initial discussion of a few weeks ago. Please attend. All input needed.
Joel introduced our guest speaker, Craig Phillips, Executive Director of Tetford Housing. Craig gave a very informative talk on the origin and history of Tetford Housing and it’s evolving / expanding mission. Initially founded in 1987 by the Brunswick Area Interfaith Council as an emergency shelter for the homeless it is named after the individual who donated the first building used as a shelter on 10 Pleasant Street in Brunswick. The area of service and mission has expanded over time, presently serving much of the mid-coast from Freeport to Newcastle and west to Auburn. The focus has gone from solely emergency shelter encompass counseling and medium range stays for the homeless, singles and families, while working with them to address and find solutions to the short and long term causes of the homelessness. This includes specific programs for children, including teenagers who might be on their own as well as the children of homeless adults. They work actively with the staff of all three local school districts and Craig was especially commendatory of the MSAD programs and School Based Health program at Mt Ararat High School. Craig stressed the Tedford Housing’s coordination and support from a wide range of faith based organizations, local businesses and the United Way. A very interesting, informative program.
See you Monday and plan on the following Monday, July 27 and District Governor Shelia Rollins visit.
Submitted:
Tom
Minutes of Monday, July 13
Newly installed Club President Bill Brilliant called the meeting to order sharply at 07:15 and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by an Invocation by Bob Beaumont. We then went slightly out of our normal sequence with a brief discussion of District Governor Shelia Rollins attending our meeting two weeks hence on Monday, July 27 and an upcoming Build Day for Habitat for Humanity before Prez. Bill demonstrated his authority by getting us back on track, calling on Club Sheriff Bill Gillespie for Happy / Sad dollars.
Bill G had sad dollars himself as the St. Louis Cards had just lost two extra inning games. Joel Merry told of exchanging photos with a friend of last winters snow storms to remind him to appreciate the great weather we were presently experiencing. Bob Guerette also had happy dollars for the great weather and also for a vacation to his camp in The County next week. Bob Beaumont had happy dollars for family and friends assisting with yard work and preparations for visits from family. He also had a very big happy dollar for being able to attend a working rehearsal of The Music Man in MSMT’s rehearsal hall next to Hannaford’s on Elm Street in Brunswick. He is stoked to see the show this weekend. Cliff had happy dollars for all the great family summertime activities..
Under Announcements there was a brief discussion of District Governors visit on July 27 – and the drinking of bug juice – and Sheila’s goal of making Rotary activities and functions more affordable for more members. Bob Beaumont again passed around the Date / Time “preference” sheet for the Club working “hands on” on the next Habitat house on Hope Lane in Brunswick. The morning shift on Saturday, August 22, 07:30 - noon, was the clear favorite. Please mark the date and time on your calendar. Bill B. also gave an update on our possible participation in a food bank type project. Bill has met with local coordinator Mary Turner. Mary said that there is a fairly new, small food bank serving the Bowdoin / Bowdoinham community (physically located on the waterfront in Bowdoinham) and they need additional volunteers. Mary thought our small club would likely be a good fit with their schedule and needs. Bill B will contact them and keep us informed.
Next weeks topic (Monday, July 20) will be on possible fundraising activities, expanding on the initial discussion of a few weeks ago. Please attend. All input needed.
Joel introduced our guest speaker, Craig Phillips, Executive Director of Tetford Housing. Craig gave a very informative talk on the origin and history of Tetford Housing and it’s evolving / expanding mission. Initially founded in 1987 by the Brunswick Area Interfaith Council as an emergency shelter for the homeless it is named after the individual who donated the first building used as a shelter on 10 Pleasant Street in Brunswick. The area of service and mission has expanded over time, presently serving much of the mid-coast from Freeport to Newcastle and west to Auburn. The focus has gone from solely emergency shelter encompass counseling and medium range stays for the homeless, singles and families, while working with them to address and find solutions to the short and long term causes of the homelessness. This includes specific programs for children, including teenagers who might be on their own as well as the children of homeless adults. They work actively with the staff of all three local school districts and Craig was especially commendatory of the MSAD programs and School Based Health program at Mt Ararat High School. Craig stressed the Tedford Housing’s coordination and support from a wide range of faith based organizations, local businesses and the United Way. A very interesting, informative program.
See you Monday and plan on the following Monday, July 27 and District Governor Shelia Rollins visit.
Submitted:
Tom