Rotary NotesJanuary 13, 2021
ZOOM Meeting
Welcome: President Don
4-Way Test: Brenda
Invocation: Joe B.
Announcements:
Follow up on Vets Wreaths: Pick-up wreaths at St Joseph Cemetery on Friday morning.
Million Mask Initiative: President Don received 1000 PP Masks from Rotary District, 1000 will be donated to SMHC. Don asked members to let Conrad know if they know of any organization, nursing home, non-profit that needs masks.
Don awarded Joe M a +4 Paul Harris pin at his business. Don has a multiple Paul Harris pin for Jim Godbout and Dana Lane to award. Also, a new Paul Harris will be awarded to a member.
Does anyone need CLYBK bags?
Sergeant At Arms: Joe M.
Happy Dollars:
- Dr. Joe – Was happy to step back from the camera a bit to show his fellow Rotarians his Kilt. He sported his MacQueen Kilt for the meeting and thanked his wife for her assistance.
- Mark N. - $5 happy dollars to mention the Westbrook Rink and sent his congratulations and gratitude to Marty for the work he does on this project. It was a pleasure to see so many enjoying ice skating outdoors.
- Don P – Don presented the Paul Harris award to Joe and had others to present in the upcoming week. He thanked fellow Rotarians for their generosity.
- Conrad – Happy to have the grandkids coming by again for a visit.
- Karen – She was happy to coincidentally, be wearing MacQueen pattern slacks.
- Jen F – Happy to announce 2 new employees for Boots to Roots. (boots2roots.org is an organization preparing the transitioning of active duty military members and helping them to hit the ground running in Maine)
- Bill P. – Happy to have Dave Underwood and Officer MacKenzie join us today.
Fines:
- Don P. – Currently have a COVID outbreak at work but that didn’t stop President Don. He delivered me the Paul Harris Award disregarding the Do Not Enter signs posted on the front door. He is as the Bruce Willis of Biddeford.
- Dave U. - $1 Rotary Royalty Fee.
- Marty – You always want Blood from us. It wasn’t enough we gave you blood a few months ago and now you’re asking for power reds again.
- Matt – You know why …
- Peggy – So great to have you back! Joe M. paid $2 for her return.
- Roland – Where’s Kaitlin?
- Karen, Julie V., Heather G. & Brenda – each of you were mentioned in this great article in the Courier about Biddeford – Saco Rotary Club helps 81 local children at Christmas.
- Marty – another $2 fine just because fine.
Fines were brought to you by Hard To Port Fishing Company.
Guest Speaker: Chief Bob MacKenzie of the Recover Initiative Committee
Contact: MacKenzie@Kennebunkmaine.us
M. 207-604-1339
There have been 28 deaths due to substance abuse. The Options Program has recently appointed a new representative for York County. They are currently looking for office space, preferably in the Biddeford – Saco area. Please contact Chief MacKenzie if you would like more information about their program or if you are interested to become a volunteer with the Options Program.
