Steve Rowe, of Portland, is the fifth President of the Maine Community Foundation, a statewide nonprofit that helps people invest their charitable resources in the future of Maine through its 1,600 funds and $427 million in assets. Last year, the foundation awarded $25.5 million in grants and scholarships.
Prior to joining MCF, Steve was the President of the Endowment for Health in New Hampshire. His previous work includes serving as counsel at Verrill Dana, LLP, and he was Attorney General for Maine from 2001 to 2009. Steve served in the Maine Legislature from 1992 to 2000, and was elected Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives for 1999 to 2000.
Steve was an officer in the US Army, after graduation from West Point. He earned an M.B.A. from the University of Utah Graduate School of Business, and a J.D. from the Maine School of Law.
In recognition of Portland Rotary’s 100th Anniversary Year, the club is organizing a return home visit to its Parent...Club, The Rotary Club of Boston. Formed in 1909, the Rotary Club of Boston was founded only four years after Rotary's first club in Chicago, IL. It was the 7th Rotary Club!
The Boston club meets from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM at Fisher College, 118 Beacon Street. We will go there on April 6th for an exceptional program about one of Boston's treasures, the Old North Church, presented by Rev. Stephen Ayres. If you are interested please contact Bowen at: bowen.depke@spireexpress.com
Members Jan Chapman and Bruce Moore are on the road for 6 weeks traveling to the South. They stopped to say hello to our summertime adopted Rotarian son from Savannah, GA, Kirk Duffy.
Invocation:Russ Burleigh Program Reporter: John Marr Bits & Pieces Reporter: Jake Bourdeau Registration/Greeter: Courtney Bell Sell Meal Tickets: Emily McEntee Raffle: Jake Bourdeau Badge Box: None Collect Meal Tickets: Katie Brown Rotary Moment in History: Alex St. Hilaire Song Leader: Amy Chipman Pianist: None Sgt-at-Arms (Early): Ron Bennett Sgt-at-Arms (Late): Matt Tassey
If you would like to mark your calendars, we are
at the following locations through March 2016:
2016: Apr 1 - The Clarion Hotel
Apr 8 - The Clarion Hotel Apr 15 - Holiday Inn By-the-Bay Apr 22 - Holiday Inn By-the-Bay
Apr 29 - Holiday Inn By-the-Bay
May 6 - Holiday Inn By-the-Bay May 13 - Holiday Inn By-the-Bay May 20 - The Clarion Hotel
May 27 - Holiday Inn By-the-Bay
Jun 03 - Holiday Inn By-the-Bay
Jun 10 - Holiday Inn By-the-Bay Jun 17 - Holiday Inn By-the-Bay Jun 24 - Holiday Inn By-the-Bay
BlueBOLD dates are scheduled Board meeting days.
Any questions, please contact Loretta at: lrowe@maine.rr.com
As we receive applications for prospective members to join our Portland Rotary Club, the names of the applicants will be included in our Windjammer. Any information and/or comments you would like to share will be handled confidentially. Please contact Loretta Rowe: lrowe@maine.rr.com. Your input will be appreciated.
PROSPECT BUSINESS SPONSOR(S)
Patty Erickson Bath Savings Rob Chatfield Jennifer Frederick Bath Savings Rob Chatfield Vantiel Duncan American Red Cross Laura Young
Matthew Wolcott Safe Passage Bowen Depke
Leisa Collins ME Comm College Sys Tom Nickerson
We were in a restaurant, perusing the menu, when I let my husband know that he rarely paid attention to me when I spoke. Well, of course he disagreed, so we went back to reading our menus in chilly silence. After a few uncomfortable minutes, I said, “I think I’m getting a headache.”
He responded, “Go ahead, sweetheart; get whatever you want.”
ROTARY DOUBLES TENNIS LEAGUE Winter/Spring Session 2016
As of Week 12, our hearts go out to team 3, with a man down. Russ strained his back and could not make it to Monday's match! Speedy recovery, Russ!
It’s time to start thinking about our annual celebratory post-season event. We had a great time at Kathy Grammer’s last year. Would any of you consider hosting the event this year? Please let me know.....thanks, Bill.
