Week in Review 10/1/2014

Posted by Julie Villemaire 
on Oct 01, 2014
 
President Ken promptly started the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Paul Deschambault led the way with My Country Tis of Thee followed up by Peggy Bean with the 4 Way Test.  Roland Gagne provided the invocation.  Today’s buffet was a ham dinner, salad and cake for dessert.
 
We had a rowdy group in attendance today so President Ken had to ring the bell twice to settle everyone down.
 
Vice President Lucy Kay had the pleasure of introducing visiting guests & Rotarians, although there were none present today.
 

The proceeds of the 50/50 raffle ($32) went to Keith Jacques this week.

 

Nomination Committee:  It’s that time of year to choose the nomination committee who will nominate the slate of officers for the upcoming Rotarian year.  President Ken gave a brief overview of the various positions.  All of this information is listed in the Rotary By-Laws.  The nomination committee will consist of two past presidents and 3 Rotarians who have at least 2 years of service, are not a past president & do not currently hold office.  They are chosen by the “luck of the draw”.
 
President:   There is an extensive program in place to prepare you for this position.  You start as Vice President, then President-Elect.  It is at this point you are asked to co-chair our annual TV auction along with the PE of the Saco Bay Rotary Club.  This person will attend an extensive training called PETS.  They will also be a member of the board during this time period & also for one year following their term as president.
 
Treasurer:   This position holds a two year term and handles all financial matters for the club.
 
Secretary:  This position holds a two year term.  The secretary is responsible for a number of items including managing things through Rotary International.  The secretary also has an assistant who can help with the multitude of responsibilities.
                  
Directors: Typically a 2 year commitment. The directors each lead one of the “avenues of service”. 
                  
All of the positions above require attendance at each board meeting.
 
The nomination committee has been chosen!  The following Rotarians are given the task of nominating Rotarians that will lead us for the 2014-2015 year:  PP Don Lauzier, PP Keith Jacques, Peggy Bean, Jim Audiffred and Dana Lane.
 
If you have any interest in joining the leadership of this dynamic club, please get in touch with a member of the nominating committee!    
 
Today was a club assembly so there was no outside presentation.