THIS WEEK'S SPEAKER: Amy Angelo, Maine Chapter, Alzheimer's Association
Amy Angelo has been the Senior Program Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter for the last 4 and a half years. She has a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Temple University and a Master's degree in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania. She has worked in the field of geriatrics for almost 30 years in numerous roles such as Investigator with APS, Marketing Director for a PACE program for 12 years, Director of Healthy Aging for United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and a Business Consultant in the Senior Care Industry. She is also a yoga teacher, a certified End of Life Doula and was the primary caregiver for 6 years to her own father who had Alzheimer’s.
The purpose of her presentation is to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia, inform the community of Alzheimer’s Association resources and engage people in the Association’s mission. She'll talk briefly about the urgency of the cause, the difference between dementia & Alzheimer’s, the 10 warning signs, importance of early detection, new advances in research and therapies, what the Alzheimer’s Association offers and what we do, and also how to get involved.
BITS AND PIECES | By Erik Jorgensen
Co-President Bowen Depke brought the Halloween edition of Portland Rotary to order, and Paul Tully (photo) , a lifelong aviation enthusiast, provided the message for the day in the form of John Gillespie MaGee’s classic poem, High Flight, which he selected in honor of today’s speaker, PWM director Paul Bradbury.
NOMADS: We are again in search of a new location to hold our meetings, as the Elks Club is not going to be available to serve us after the new year. Members are being surveyed for ideas. Members are asked to keep an eye out for the survey and put some thought into where they think Rotary might find a new home.
LOBSTER TAIL END: Bill Milliken provided an initial recap of the Lobster Raffle. For starters, we raised a bit over $10,000! He noted how Larry Gross led the list for the number of shifts served over the course of the fall and will retain the Golden Deely Bopper Award! Special thanks to Brickyard Hollow, where we were able to store our raffle equipment at no charge when it was not in use. On November 8, the winners will be drawn! Breaking news - We will hold our November social on the 13th at Brickyard Hollow to thank them. Jake Bourdeau is organizing the event.
WELCOME NEW MEMBER! We welcomed a new member, Kathryn Nagle. She was sponsored by another recent member, her brother Ian! For the Nagles, Rotary is a family tradition. In addition to being introduced by Ian she was joined by her husband Jose, her mom Kim, and her dad Kenneth Nagle, who was past president of the Bangor Breakfast Rotary, and an Assistant District Governor. Her grandfather was also a Bangor Rotarian. Bev Uhlenhake noted the Nagle family’s long record of service in Bangor. Kathryn taught English in the South Portland school system, as well as time abroad doing the same. She is now a financial advisor for Rise North Capital, specializing in programs for teachers K-12. Welcome Kathryn! Family photo! Jose, Kathryn, Ian, Ken and Kim. Welcome all!
FOR YOUR PROTECTION: Bowen then spoke briefly on a critical emerging issue for Rotary clubs, harassment. He noted that we have a club protection officer, whose job it is to assure that the club is a safe, welcoming place, and urged all members to think twice before making comments or jokes that could be perceived as offensive, especially when those comments involve gender. He urged members to think carefully before hugging or otherwise touching others. He noted that what might have been acceptable 20 years ago may now not be. Err on the side of caution, please, to assure that everyone’s Rotary experience is a positive one.
INDIA BOUND: Laura Young will be traveling with 5 other Rotarians on the District Outreach Trip to Bangaluru (formerly called Bangalore) the last two week of February 2026. The purpose is to visit other clubs and service projects in the region and bring back ideas on how clubs in our District might partner with the clubs in India.
LAST WEEK'S SPEAKER: Paul Bradbury, Director, Portland JetPort | By Zach Newell
With introductions by Peter Goffin, we were honored to welcome Paul H. Bradbury, P.E., Director of the Portland International Jetport (PWM), to our weekly luncheon. As the leader responsible for all management, operations, and planning at the Jetport, Paul brings a wealth of experience, having dedicated his career to the facility since first joining in 1992 and taking the Director's chair in 2008. (Photo: Peter, Paul, Bowen, Paul Tully)
Paul opened his talk by highlighting that PWM is Maine’s largest airport by passenger volume, yet it occupies a modest 769 acres in Portland and South Portland. Despite its compact size, Paul affirmed that the Jetport "punches much higher than our size," successfully connecting passengers to every major hub on the Eastern Seaboard. He detailed the dramatic shift in air service efficiency:
Upgauging: The average seat capacity per flight has jumped from 57.5 in the 1990s (when the fleet consisted of smaller planes like Saab 340s) to today’s modern aircraft like the A320 and 737-Max 9, which seat up to 230 passengers. This allows the airport to handle more volume with fewer total takeoffs and landings.
New Carriers: The recent addition of Breeze Airways, the first new signatory carrier to commit to a three-year term, signals strong confidence in the market.
Record Growth: Despite the major disruption of the pandemic, the Jetport is back strong and forecasting all-time records for April through September 2025, with as many as 156,005 passengers in July 2025 alone.
Paul provided a look at the massive capital improvements that position PWM for continued success and sustainability:
Runway and Taxiway Reconstruction: The primary runway (11-29) was successfully reconstructed in a challenging 56 calendar days. This $14.8 million project involved laying 34,000 tons of asphalt and installing 501 new LED lights, creating pavement over 20 inches thick.
Gate Expansion: The ongoing expansion of Gates 11, 12, and 14 is a dramatic improvement, bringing new fixed bridge sections from Ogden, UT. New passenger boarding bridges for Gates 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 are also on the way, which will use heat pumps for heating instead of diesel, marking a major environmental upgrade.
Sustainability Initiatives: PWM is a national leader in green design. The Jetport’s largest capital program included the terminal expansion, which was only the second in the U.S. to receive the US Green Building Council’s LEED Gold certification. Additionally, the award-winning facility for capturing and reprocessing deicing fluid helps keep the surrounding environment clean.
Resiliency Project: The Jetport is launching a battery storage energy project (partially funded by Efficiency Maine) to run essential services during peak energy use hours. This project provides resiliency and is projected to pay for itself within eight years.
Finally, Paul noted that the Jetport is supported by a dedicated team of over 1,000 employees. We thank Paul for his fantastic presentation on the critical role PWM plays in connecting Maine to the world!
Following Paul's talk, 8 club members followed Paul back to the Jetport for a tour of the facility, the gates, baggage operations, and much more. For those of us who were able to attend it was an experience that will forever change the way we experience and understand our PWM terminal. Thank you, Paul, for this special experience!
Speaker Schedule
November 13- Club Social at Brickyard Hollow, 9 Commercial St., Portland
November 14- No Meeting
November 21 - Fred Horch, Climate Change
November 28 - No Meeting "Happy Thanksgiving!"
December 5 - Important Club Assembly
December 19 - Jazz Music by Chris Kuchuris & Friends
Club Executives
Co-Presidents Bowen Depke, Laura Young President Elect Justin Lamontagne Vice President Jake Bourdeau TreasurerDick Hall Secretary Juliana L'Heureux Board of Directors Dick Hall, Patty Byers,
Art Howe, Niki Merrill, Bill Milliken, Bruce Moore
Sergeant-At-ArmsZach Newell
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Amy Angelo has been the Senior Program Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter for the last 4 and a half years. She has a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Temple University and a Master's degree in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania. She has worked in the field of geriatrics for almost 30 years in numerous roles such as Investigator with APS, Marketing Director for a PACE program for 12 years, Director of Healthy Aging for United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and a Business Consultant in the Senior Care Industry. She is also a yoga teacher, a certified End of Life Doula and was the primary caregiver for 6 years to her own father who had Alzheimer’s.
LOBSTER TAIL END: Bill Milliken provided an initial recap of the Lobster Raffle. For starters, we raised a bit over $10,000! He noted how Larry Gross led the list for the number of shifts served over the course of the fall and will retain the Golden Deely Bopper Award! Special thanks to Brickyard Hollow, where we were able to store our raffle equipment at no charge when it was not in use. On November 8, the winners will be drawn! Breaking news - We will hold our November social on the 13th at Brickyard Hollow to thank them. Jake Bourdeau is organizing the event.
WELCOME NEW MEMBER! We welcomed a new member, Kathryn Nagle. She was sponsored by another recent member, her brother Ian! For the Nagles, Rotary is a family tradition. In addition to being introduced by Ian she was joined by her husband Jose, her mom Kim, and her dad Kenneth Nagle, who was past president of the Bangor Breakfast Rotary, and an Assistant District Governor. Her grandfather was also a Bangor Rotarian. Bev Uhlenhake noted the Nagle family’s long record of service in Bangor. Kathryn taught English in the South Portland school system, as well as time abroad doing the same. She is now a financial advisor for Rise North Capital, specializing in programs for teachers K-12. Welcome Kathryn! Family photo! Jose, Kathryn, Ian, Ken and Kim. Welcome all! 
FOR YOUR PROTECTION: Bowen then spoke briefly on a critical emerging issue for Rotary clubs, harassment. He noted that we have a club protection officer, whose job it is to assure that the club is a safe, welcoming place, and urged all members to think twice before making comments or jokes that could be perceived as offensive, especially when those comments involve gender. He urged members to think carefully before hugging or otherwise touching others. He noted that what might have been acceptable 20 years ago may now not be. Err on the side of caution, please, to assure that everyone’s Rotary experience is a positive one.
