Musings of a Former President 6/5/2017

 

 

For those of you who missed last week’s meeting at the Center of Technology, you missed a fantastic job by the committee that put it all together.  Conrad Welzel and company worked long and hard (there was less planning for the first moon landing).  Everyone looked wicked sharp in their new Rotary shirts, the house looked great (even Lucie cleaned and Doug says she does not clean their house!) and the few contractors or suppliers who did show seemed incredibly appreciative.  Unfortunately, since it was one of the few non-rainy days we have had this spring I suspect many of the generous contractors and suppliers who contributed their time and expertise to the latest Rotary house were making hay while they could.  We should all applaud the committee for doing such a wonderful job of putting the whole celebration together.

Now comes the fun part, selling the incredible house that came together with the leadership and vast energy of Jim Godbout (when does this guy sleep?).  If you know anyone who would like a really nice house (okay, it’s in Biddeford) please let Jim know.  Oh, again for those who missed the meeting last week, there is now a dumpster in the yard of our newest Rotary house.  I am guessing that demolition may commence soon.  Let the games begin again!

 

 

            As we approach the end of Lucie’s year I am certain that she is thrilled, but of course we will be heading right into Jackson’s year.  It is my assumption that Jackson has or will be reaching out to you to ask you to be on a particular committee or to even head up a committee.  If you can make the time please say yes.  Getting involved in a committee is a great way to feel engaged in the club and a great avenue to really give back to the community in some way.  Furthermore, I am guessing that some members of the club have been serving in their club positions for a long time and they may want a change.  So if Jackson approaches you please don’t run the other way.

 

            In case you are paying attention, this week’s meeting is an open meeting.  We may try and do some more classification talks, but otherwise it will be an open forum.  The following week is Past Presidents’ day during which we have a chance to thank our past presidents for their service to the club.  On June 21 we will have our annual awards meeting.  That meeting is our opportunity to honor both club members and people from the community for their contributions so please try and attend if you can.  And finally on June 28 we can all skip the meeting because it is just Lucie’s swan song and I think we have all heard that tune. 

 

            Finally, if you are a new incoming Board member you might want to attend this week’s Board meeting at P&C Insurance starting at 7:45 on Wednesday.  You will see the picture of Robert’s Rules of Disorder, but perhaps get a glimpse of what our Board meetings should be like.

           

            Otherwise, have a great week.