05/15/15 Bits & Pieces

President Kris welcomed 50 members, 1 Visiting Rotarian and 2 guests to our meeting at the Clarion Hotel this week.

Kathy Grammer gave the invocation, and Janelle LoSciuto led us in the Pledge.

Erik Greven tried to let Kathy Grammar win the raffle pot of $1104, but the pot grows bigger, much to the delight of everyone who bought a ticket.

Bill Blount hobbled up to the podium on crutches to share the news of the Spring Champions of the Tennis League—Jake Bourdeau, Peter Ingram, Laura Young, and Bruce Moore, who were congratulated for capturing the trophy. Tennis players, past, present, and wannabe’s will gather at Kathy Grammer’s house for an end-of-season celebration on May 18.

Peter Goffin​, incoming Membership Chair, announced a "New Member Social" to be held at the Cumberland Club on June 10th from 5:30 to 7 pm. Invitations are being sent to new members and their sponsors.

Mike Fortunato reminded us of the MOC Lobster Bake and Auction on June 3 at 5pm at the Am Vets Hall, 148 North Road, in Yarmouth. Lobster: $32; Steak: $28; and Chicken, $25. Reserve tickets with Loretta Rowe: lrowe@maine.rr.com, or call 883-5432.

Mike also issued a call for additional volunteers to help with the Maine Outdoor Challenge 3-day events. No heavy lifting, but loads of fun. Contact Mike at michael.k.fortunato@gmail.com or 415-9762.

Amy Chipman shared that the Rotary Foundation finally approved a grant of $55,000 for the International Service Committee's 3-H Project.....thanks to the tireless work of Roger Fagan.

Amy presented Laura Young with her second Paul Harris Fellow award, reminding all of us in her presentation of the extraordinary work in which Laura is engaged with the Maine Community Foundation, as well as our "Childhood Hunger and Education" (CHE) focus of our club.