Hildy Ginsberg is the Executive Director of Market Development for the March of Dimes in Maine. She was born and raised in Kansas City, Kansas and after graduation from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, joined AmeriCorps to work for YSOP, a youth service organization housed in Friends Seminary in New York City. She was previously the Executive Director of the Portland YMCA and spent 16 years working for the Y, also in New York and Connecticut. Hildy lives in Scarborough with her husband, Adam, and two children, Mia and Henry. She is committed to positively impacting youth development and education, and serves on the boards of Friends School of Portland and Camp Ketcha.
Hildy will be joined in her presentation by Eileen Delaney, Director of Maternity at Mid Coast Hospital and March of Dimes board member, and Aubrey Martin, March of Dimes Family Teams Specialist and Family Ambassador.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Friday, February 26, we will hold our famous re-gifting/new-item auction at our Rotary meeting. This being a LEAP year, we have named it our "Leap Into Auction" event. Everyone can find something of intrinsic value to donate....minimum value of $15.00......maybe a gift certificate to your favorite restaurant....tickets to a game....a boat ride or weekend at your cabin....a dinner for two hosted at your home....OR maybe something you received over the holidays that just wasn't right for you, but would be cherished by someone else. Be creative!
We need to know what you will donate BEFORE the day of the auction, so we can prepare the proper paperwork......PLEASE!
On Friday, March 4, 12:00-1:30 pm Portland Rotary Club's meeting will be held at Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle Street, Portland, ME.
Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ (FOKO) will host the meeting!
The mighty Kotzschmar Organ, in its 103rd year, is a national icon and is an integral part of the cultural history of Portland. Portland’s municipal organist, Ray Cornils, assisted by FOKO docents, will give a demonstration and offer tours of the newly renovated Kotzschmar Organ. Tours will start at 1:20 and last between 10-20 minutes to go through the organ. Yes! You can actually walk inside the windchest of the organ!
We would like to extend an invitation to all members and clubs in the District to join us. We need a head count for set up and catering. Please also advise if you will be bringing any guest(s). Please RSVP by 2/26 to Loretta Rowe: lrowe@maine.rr.com.
Actually....it was a mild day...the calm before the pending storm to arrive later in the evening.
The Portland Rotary Club's first organized ski trip of the season was held at Sunday River on Feb. 4th. A good time was had by our three avid skiers on the slippery slopes.
(Photo: Ellen Niewoehner, Bill Blount and Amy Chipman.)
Invocation:Alan Nye Program Reporter: John Marr Bits & Pieces Reporter: Alan Nye Registration/Greeter: Andreea Paine Sell Meal Tickets: Loretta Rowe Raffle: Linda Varrell Badge Box: Leonard Scott Collect Meal Tickets: Adam Shepherd Rotary Moment in History: Tom Nickerson Song Leader: Gracie Johnston Pianist: Kathy Grammer Sgt-at-Arms (Early): Dave Putnam 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 Loretta Rowe: lrowe@maine.rr.com. Your input will be appreciated.
