Announcements 8/5/2015

A Collection Basket for the Alzheimer’s walk, being held on September 19, 2015, will be at the front desk each week until it’s time for the walk.  Don’t forget that you can also sign up or make a donation on-line at ALC.ORG.  Lucie announced that the board agreed that if the club members raised $500, the club would match the $500 bringing our contribution to this very worthy cause to $1,000!  Do not despair if the thought of signing up electronically has your hair standing on end.  Be assured that if President Bill was able to figure it out, anyone else can too!  The walk is a mere 2 miles and a terrific fellowship event for our club as well. 

 

Reminder that the meeting on September 23, 2015, will be held at the Deep Brook Golf Course in the evening.  More information to follow.

 

Past President Ken Farley gave an update on our newest fundraiser, “Celebration of Suds at the Falls”, being held on Saturday, September 26, 215.  We will need approximately 20-25 volunteers for the event.  A sign-up sheet will be circulated around the club as we get closer.  There is a special “Event Bright” site that will be set up by next week.  Tickets will be $25 each.  We do not have to sell tickets!  If I understood correctly, people will go to the Event Bright sight to get information & tickets.  Can’t wait to see the spectacular artwork that was inspired by our very own Past President Don Lauzier!  There will be three different sponsorship levels:  Tankster, Pint and Growler.  There will be web & print ads for the higher paying sponsors.  Special thanks to Joe Moreshead for reaching out and getting Boston Beer and Gritty’s to take part in this event.

 

President Bill sent out a BIG THANKS to Jim and Donna McAlllister for opening their home to our club during a recent fellowship/BBQ event.  The food was “to die for” and some Rotarians chose to float down the river and some float “in” the river (Susan Gajewski) rather than take the usual mode of transportation to get to the McAllisters.  Thanks to Susan, Fausto, Jim & Donna for organizing such a memorable event for our club!

 

President Bill also sent out a BIG THANKS to PP Ken Farley for organizing the “Beer Fest”.  It is a huge undertaking and he’s doing a great job!  Thanks to John Bubier for putting us in touch with Tim Harrington and securing parking for this new event.

 

President Bill also announced that in September our club would be welcoming back a former member of our club, Heather McLean.  The board recently approved leaves of absence for Rotarians Randy Forcier and Michael Thomas.  They also accepted the resignation of a newer member, Ashley Rand.  Ashley has had a change in her employment & we wish her all the best!

 

CLYNK Update:  We have raised $26.10 so far this quarter.  If you need any bags or have any questions please contact Julie Villemaire at villemaire@maine.rr.com. The board decided that the proceeds from the CLYNK account were going to be earmarked for the two students in Africa to help with the cost of their schooling.

 

The 50/50 Raffle of $34.00 was won by Fausto.  Fausto was also the 50/50 salesman this week.  Unfortunately, the SAA didn’t turn the other cheek. Fausto was fined for selling himself the winning ticket.  Fausto generously donated his entire winnings to the Alzheimer’s Walk!