President Bill's Message 6/20/2016

 For those of you who did not make the meeting on the 15th, it was Past President’s Day.  We had it out on the patio at Run of the Mill.  It was a little hard to hear since there were restaurant patrons seated all around us who probably wondered why we were pledging allegiance to the flag and I sure they were a little puzzled by James Audiffred’s latest speech, I mean prayer. We didn’t have a great turn out of past Presidents, but we had a few veterans back.  We were all shocked when Dave Lowe declined to speak.  Ken Farley also started a new tradition of having the youngest Past President sit in a high chair for the meeting.

    I did want to remind everyone again that June 22nd is our annual awards day.  It is the opportunity for the club to acknowledge the outstanding contributions that people have made to our communities while also giving me a chance to acknowledge some club members for their outstanding work for the club.  Again, please make every effort to be there if you can.  I am also happy to announce that the Paul Harris awards came in so we will be able to give those out as well.  In all seriousness, our internal club awards are really important.  It is the club’s opportunity to thank members for their hard work.  Please try and be there, who knows you may get an award.

     On Thursday, June 16 we partnered with the Run of the Mill to host the Chamber Business after Hours. Despite logistics concerns related to La Kermesse we had a good turnout.  The Run of the Mill put on a great spread and I think we came away with a few member prospects.  It is certainly something I hope we continue to do.  

    Right now Lucie is trying to schedule a budget meeting for June 27 in the evening I think.  We are trying to nail down a location (perhaps here at Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution in Saco).  We will keep you informed at the exact date and time so if you would like to have input into Lucie’s budget this will be your chance.  

    If you have not heard, Lucie has been helping to take care of her father-in-law who was receiving hospice care at home.  Unfortunately, Dr. Kay passed away either Sunday night or Monday morning.  It was and is a tough time for Doug and Lucie so please give her your best.

    Otherwise, have a great week.
 
Thanks Bill