Remote Meetings
Bar Harbor, ME United States of America
Due to the pandemic, we are currently meeting via Zoom. Join us on Wednesdays at Noon, except for the first Wednesday of the month when we meet at 5:00 pm (check Facebook or the speakers list on this page for the topics presented).
This week we will be having a virtual social hour on Wednesday, December 2nd, at 5 p.m. Please watch your inbox for Zoom details.
Over the past couple of lunchtime meetings, we have been visited by two informative speakers. For those who were unable to attend, I would like to share a little from their presentations.
Two weeks ago, we had the pleasure of welcoming our friend Charley Dickey, who gave us an update from the Rotarian Malarian Partners (RMP). Of most importance was the name change he shared — RMP is now Malaria Partners International. The mission and vision of Malaria Partners International are closely aligned with two of Rotary International’s seven areas of focus: Disease Prevention & Treatment and Maternal & Child Health. Malaria Partners International was founded by members of Rotary, and the board is composed of Rotary Members from across the United States, as it works with Rotary Clubs around the world to reduce the burden of malaria. Malaria Partners International does this by collaborating with Rotary Clubs and with an expanding field of partners that includes The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, PATH/MACEPA, World Vision, UNICEF, and many others. As the new name suggests, Malaria Partners International is forging new global partnerships and deepening its bonds with current partners, while staying close to its Rotary roots. To learn more please visit www.malariapartnersinternational.org.
Last week, we were joined by Taylor Valarik, the new Managing Director at the Criterion, and he introduced us to the Criterion Theatre Podcast. “The View From “32” features some of Maine’s beloved musicians, artists, personalities, comedians, etc. This brand new and exciting Podcast is brought to you weekly and sponsored by some of MDI’s local businesses. Tune into YouTube to watch the podcast, or any of your favorite podcast streaming apps to listen on your commute, or in the safety of your home, with new episodes airing every Friday. Visit https://www.criteriontheatre.org/podcast to learn more.
And coming up in December, we have even more delightful speakers to engage and entertain. Please check out the schedule to the right and mark your calendars!
The idea that Rotary should own its headquarters dates back at least to the 1920 convention, when RI President Albert Adams said that he hoped to someday see the headquarters in a beautiful building of Rotary’s own.
