President's Message- Veteran's Day

 

Just a view thoughts or items:

 

               I recently finished reading the book 1776 which chronicled the efforts of the colonies to form an army and take on the world’s most powerful country with its established army and navy.  What impressed me was the fact that men from all over the 13 colonies came together to fight for the concept of independence which many of them could not comprehend.  The fighters were horribly equipped and many of them did not even have shoes never mind weapons.  The men, who were seldom paid, suffered through incredibly difficult conditions, but they were willing to take on the greater numbers of the very well trained British army and navy.  The courage and dedication of those men to lay down their lives for their new born country is still demonstrated today by the men and women who are willing to risk their lives to preserve our freedoms and the safety of the world.  So, this Wednesday, which is Veteran’s Day, make an extra effort to thank a Veteran.  They certainly deserve our gratitude and respect.

 

               Also, a reminder that if you would like to help our Interact Club that will be giving out turkeys and other food items for Thanksgiving baskets please bring in some extra money for this week’s meeting and we will pass a donation basket around.  If someone wants to give an actual turkey (perhaps you have a fresh one tied up in your back yard)  please see Sarah Neault about the logistics of getting your bird to Interact. 

 

               To follow up on Paul Deschambault’s  email, if any of you know a family that is struggling and could use some help at Christmas please complete the Adopt-a-family form and get it to Paul or Bernice by November 18.

 

               Don’t forget that this Thursday, November 12 is raffle night at Duffy’s, the former Captain’s Galley in OOB starting at 6:00.  Come see if you sold a winning ticket and to celebrate another successful Biddeford Saco Rotary Club fundraiser. 

 

Finally, it is not too late to sign up for our food drive on November 14.  There are still some shifts available at the Biddeford Hannaford or Market Basket.  If you have ever dreamed (or perhaps had a nightmare) about spending time on a bus wrapped in credit union propaganda here is your chance!  Please contact Lucie if you have not signed up but you can help out. 

 

Thanks Bill