1/19/2022 - Rotary Meeting – led by (and Tack notes by) PE Brenda Pollock
ALL ZOOM
President-Elect Brenda Pollock welcomed Rotarians. President Grohman shared a photo from the top of Sugarloaf which Dr. Dallaire shared with all at the commencement of the meeting.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the FOUR WAY TEST was led by Dan Reed.
Karen Chasse led the invocation.
All recognized and thanked Bill Kany for his diligent work on obtaining non-profit status for the club. Going forward, the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club will no longer be required to pay Maine State sales tax which will save a great deal for the organization. Thank you, Bill Kany, for all you do!
Announcements:
Rotarians: Order your free COVID tests at COVIDtests.gov
Dan Reed, WizardlyMedia.com reminded Rotarians that he scheduled a video shoot for Rotarians of this club to talk on camera about what it means to them to be a Rotarian. Please reach out to Dan if you are able to participate in this project. It will be used to promote Rotary, Rotarians, and the local and global work Rotarians provide for their respective communities.
Watch your email this week for a note from President Grohman regarding purchasing dinner/lunch from local restaurants. The effort is to help local eateries navigate this second wave of the COVID pandemic.
Karen Chasse was congratulated on the launch of her new business: Diverse Anecdote
Michael Burman reminded us all of the UNE Rotaract Meeting: Feb 06, 2022 6:00 PM - Feb 06, 2022
UNE 3rd floor of Ripich Commons, 11 Hills Beach Rd, Biddeford, ME United States of America 04005
Roland Gagne updated the group on the Rotary International ongoing work. At the last meeting, the following presenters spoke of international projects Rotarians are working on:
• HANWASH - Water Project in Haiti - Dr Robert Chagrasulis
• Safe Passage - Current Fundraiser presented by PDG 7950 Stephen Certa
• Erik Greven - Water project in the DR
• "Connecting the Dots" - Bob Gravino - District Foundation Committee
Sergeant-at-Arms – Jim LaBelle
Conrad continues his Happy $ Streak. Happy $$$’s were also shared by by Karen C. Melissa C., Dr. Dallaire, Bill P., Dan R. & Michael B.
Sergeant-at-Arms had only one fine: To all the men in the club.
Bill Patterson introduced our Guest Speaker: Kristine Taylor – Dietician with Hannaford food store in Biddeford. Your health and nutrition go hand in hand. Our registered dietitians are available to give free advice, in-store or online. They can help with meal ideas, food lists for your pantry and healthy eating tips for a variety of health concerns and topics. For any questions regarding Hannaford’s you can contact Kristin at: Kristine.Taylor@Hannaford.com or Dietitians & Healthy Living | Hannaford
