President Betsey led us in the pledge and Dick Gerken led us in prayer.
Guests and visiting Rotarians Anna, Mark, Sammy, Jim Rumwell, Heather Hoag, Robbie Hoag, Amanda, Alex and Chris Bergquist, Miami Blake, Isabelle Dube, Dan and Jen, Owen Dube, Rowley Towle, Matt, Erin, Evan Towle, Jim Sherman, Laura, Dave Pereira, Lisa Ford, Jan Gulezian, Connie Dehnel, Tiffany Pena, Lisa Goodby, Tracy Matthews
Announcements
- Bill Lee moved half time to Hanover so won’t be back as member. He thanked the membership of the club with a lovely goodbye letter.
- Pavilion update floor poured waiting to be sealed.
- Fred reminded us that new members need to do some orientation stuff to remove red ribbon. Peter completed it and removed his red ribbon tonight. Fred is available to help new members.
- June 19 we will be voting on Board’s proposal for skate park
- Heidi announced that on June 12 we will be meeting at Winni playhouse. Tour at 5. Dinner at 5:45. On Golden Pond at 7:30. Sign up for head count.
- Bonnie I. announced Bay clean up this Saturday meet at 8:30 at boat ramp. Get shirt from Rotary. Bring gloves and a steel rake. Coffee and doughnuts in the morning. 29 People signed up. Interact as well.
- Bernie’s service 10am Mon June 3 at St CHARLES.
- Next meeting at Funspot 5:30-6 at bar. Order drinks and pizza $5 each.
- June 19 at Meredith Bay Colony Club
- June 26 at Grange for changing of the guard.
Happy dollars Kevin 20 for Dean and youth exchange making this such a special night. Jim M. for We Care Lakes Region VNA. Will Williams for VNA, Chuck for skiing (still?). Peter for VNA concert. Carl J. Placed second out of 36 schools with the track team. State champions for some members. Tim going fishing with some old friends. Jim for exchange program. Fred for Brian organizing moving group for Lisa Davis. Art for youth exchange memories of 40 years. Artie first outbound student. He and Dell involved since beginning.
Carl presented Dell with an award in recognition of decades of involvement with the Rotary Youth Exchange program exemplifying service above self.
Dean recognized youth exchange committee: Gary Dehnel, Rick Goodby, Wendy Bagley, Jim McFarlin, Dell Clough, Will WIlliams, Art Ellis.
Program
Sammy from Bolivia lost 30 lbs, skiing, learning to ride a bike, going to the gym.
Anna from Sweden talked about Boston trip and Florida. Marek from Slovakia talked about New York trip and district conference, Niagra Falls and Florida, prom with two girls.
Thank you to Rotary for making it possible.
Wendy presented gift to Anna, Rick to Sammy, Jim to Marek.