Michael Norton is Director of External Communications and Community Relations for Hannaford Supermarkets, based in Scarborough. He has been with Hannaford for 10 years and worked early in his career as a daily newspaper journalist.
As a founding partner of the Good Shepherd Food Bank in Maine, Hannaford has been involved in efforts to relieve food insecurity for decades. In recent years this effort has become bigger and more sophisticated. Hannaford stores have doubled the volume of fresh food donated directly from its stores to local affiliates of Good Shepherd. In addition, the stores have funded Cooking Matters – a collaborative of Good Shepherd, SNAP education and Healthy Maine partnerships – that reaches both families and young people with learning about how to prepare nutritious foods affordably. The challenges of hunger relief are solvable and critical to unlocking the potential of Maine's next generation.
Mr. Norton lives in Yarmouth with his wife, Tori, two boys, and an over-eager dog.
At our Dec. 18th meeting, George Crockett displayed a solar-powered light that the International Service Committee, by way of the 3-H Project in the Dominican Republic, wants to transport to that area to provide the people with much-needed sources of light. The lights cost $15 each and George was looking for supporters to donate the cost of one light. Many, many hands went up (you know who you are) and names were written down for those wishing to help.
If you have not submitted your payment, you have three options:
1. Please send your check to: Portland Rotary, P.O. Box 1755, Portland, ME 04104-1755 and put in the memo line: 3-H Solar-powered light.
2. Give your check or cash to Elise at a Friday Rotary meeting telling her what it is for.
3. By credit card: we have a "Donate Now" button on our club website home page (upper right). You may pay for your support by credit card by clicking this button. After completing your information, near the bottom, be sure to click on the "drop down" menu option: CLUB DONATION and put in the comments box: 3-H Solar-powered light.
For more information about how you can join in on the support effort, please contact: Loretta at: lrowe@maine.rr.com
PROPEL began in 2006 and now, guided by its Board, is an independently managed affiliate of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce. Located at 443 Congress Street, Portland, PROPEL fosters the interests and careers of young professionals in Southern Maine. The young professionals of PROPEL engage in professional development, build relationships, and make connections in Greater Portland. Through networking events, they bring together people who care about the local business community and the future of Southern Maine.
PROPEL'S "In Focus Spotlight" series are after-hours networking events co-hosted with a nonprofit organization to promote collaboration, community engagement, and new opportunities for PROPEL members. They believe that community involvement is a critical component in members' development as future leaders, and these events help connect great local organizations with talented future volunteers.
Join the first "In Focus Spotlight" event of 2016 featuring The Rotary Club of Portland, Maine, hosted at Rising Tide Brewing Company! Network with PROPEL members, learn about opportunities to get involved with The Portland Rotary Club and enjoy snacks provided by PROPEL! And of course, Rising Tide will be serving up their yummy beer!
WHEN: Thursday, January 28th, 2015 | 5:30PM – 8:00PM
WHERE: Rising Tide Tasting Room | 103 Fox Street, Portland
Admission is free, but a suggested $5 donation be made at the door in support of The Portland Rotary Club and PROPEL will then match up to $700 of your donations, wow!
Invocation:Tom Nickerson Program Reporter: Bob Martin Bits & Pieces Reporter: Bill Blount Registration/Greeter: Matt Tassey Sell Meal Tickets: Leonard Scott Raffle: Loretta Rowe Badge Box: Adam Shepherd Collect Meal Tickets: Jim Thornton Rotary Moment in History: John Marr 1944-45 Song Leader: Amy Chipman Pianist: Kathy Grammer Sgt-at-Arms (Early): Scott Blakeslee Sgt-at-Arms (Late): Ron Bennett
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 the Club Secretary (Loretta Rowe: lrowe@maine.rr.com). Your input will be appreciated.
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Michael Norton is Director of External Communications and Community Relations for Hannaford Supermarkets, based in Scarborough. He has been with Hannaford for 10 years and worked early in his career as a daily newspaper journalist.