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Sue Kropff
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Dear Club Members,
 
We enjoyed another great meal on Wednesday.  Chef Pasha treated us to a delicious Caesar salad, pot roast, mashed potatoes, stuffed fish, green beans almondine and cheesecake.
 
It has been requested that if you need to leave the meeting prior to the program please be kind enough to let the speaker know your plan.
 
Maryanne has emailed me to inform me that the Interact Club will be unable to attend our noon meeting on Wednesday.  The students are available to attend our January evening meeting OR they wondered if some Club members might enjoy attending one of their meetings at the High School.  They meet on Fridays at 7:30 am and could host us on 1/8, 1/22 or 1/29.  I will be sure to bring this up for discussion at our meeting on Wednesday.
 
I would love to hear some suggestions from all of you as to where we might meet for our January, February and March evening meetings.  With so few places open in town there is not much to choose from.
 
Alan and Amanda have set up a Go Fund Me account, the link to this is posted below as well as Alan’s mailing address at Hope Lodge where Alan is staying while undergoing treatment.  Let’s show our support for this young couple as they fight this battle! As of this writing the fund has raised $5,228 of their goal of $8,000.  Borrowing from the slogan of PolioPlus -- "we are this close."
The Hope Lodge
132 W 32nd St.
New York, NY 10001
Attn: Alan Mogridge Room # 907
 
It is with regret that I must inform you that John Willett has resigned from the position as President Elect.  The Board has accepted John’s resignation and will vote at the next Board meeting on the succession for this position.
 
From my family to yours I send warmest wishes for a Happy Holiday season and best wishes in the New Year!
 
Yours in Service,
 
Sue
 
What's Happening
IMPORTANT MEETING
October 21, 2015 is an important club assembly.  If you are interested in influencing the way the club functions or in contributing to the list of nominees for the upcoming Rotary year, plan to attend this meeting where we will review and approve updates to the Club Constitution and Bylaws and develop a slate of nominees for the November election of officers and directors.
 
Upcoming Meetings & Events

Meeting/Event

Date Time Place
Board Meeting 12/28 5 pm YWCA
 
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Birthdays and Anniversaries

Member Birthdays

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None this Week
     
 
Spouse Birthdays
Spouse Spouse of Date    
Dick Broom Sharon Broom December 4    
 
Anniversaries
Member & Spouse Date Years    
None this Week        
 
Rotary Anniversaries
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Jan Harding December 3 7    
Shaun Farrar December 4 2    
Jeff Miller December 4 2    
 
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Bar Harbor Kids Book Festival
 
Thanks to the volunteers and monetary support of the Bar Harbor (Mount Desert Island) Rotary Club, the Bar Harbor Kids Book Festival was a massive success. 
 
Over 200 people attended the opening ceremonies and festival activities on Saturday, giving many thrilled children and adults a chance to interact with over 40 authors and illustrators including the phenomenal Ashley Bryan. One family drove six hours to attend. 
 
On Friday, authors worked with students at MDI High School, the Community School, Pemetic, Trenton, Connors-Emerson and Mount Desert Elementary schools. One high school student tweeted to an author after the event, "I'm literally shaking bc I just met you, this Friday has been more tolerable.”
 
One school librarian said, "Today was an amazing day! “ Another wrote to us, "Thank you all for making today so special!  It was amazing for our staff and students.  We are truly grateful for the effort you all made the passion you displayed for your craft." 
 
For me, it was extra special because on Friday, I encountered a freshman in high school that I met during an author visit three years earlier in Trenton. 
 
She said to me, “You saved me. I never read before you visited my school. And … It was… I had a hard time and your books got me through it. I reread them over and over during hard times. I can’t believe you came to my school right when I needed you and you are here again.” 
 
That sort of story is going to happen forty times over thanks to the authors who volunteered their time to come up here (Some from California, Michigan and Florida) and because of the support of all our Rotarian volunteers. It’s hard for me to explain what a difference authors visiting schools makes. It is huge. It is sometimes life changing.
 
Thank you for making this event possible and for making a real difference in kids’ futures. 
 
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From Rotary International
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Give your Rotary flag or banner a new and professional look with our updated materials, available in the Brand Center. With eight options of colors and backgrounds to choose from, you can find the design that will best strengthen your club or district brand. The Brand Center also offers everything you need to create communications with the Rotary look and tone. You can download Rotary’s logo -- or create your own club or district logo. And you’ll find editable templates for brochures, newsletters, PowerPoint presentations, fliers, and more. (Sign-in required.)
 
Rotary President K.R. Ravindran has named six Rotary Global Women of Action for 2015. The honorees were chosen for their dedication and service, which has improved the lives of thousands around the world. “Every day at Rotary I see firsthand how our members work to change lives and make a significant impact,” said Ravindran. “Rotary’s Global Women of Action embody Rotary’s motto, Service Above Self.” The women will be honored at Rotary Day at the United Nations in New York City on 7 November. They will address attendees and lead discussions on various topics related to their work. The six...
 
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Birch Bay Village
1 Village Inn Rd
Bar Harbor, ME  04609
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