Week in Review 11/2/2016

 

Lucie Kay

 

Roland Gagne

 

Joe Moreshead

 

President Elect Jackson Brown indicated that there were no visiting guests or Rotarians.

 

 

Foundation Moment:  Brian Dallaire indicated that the Rotary Foundation has closed the door on a second full year of the new grants model and there’s lots of good news to report:  The Foundation awarded 1078 Global Grants in 2014-2015, up to 24% from the previous years’ total. The dollar value of Global Grants totaled $64.9 Million.  The most popular Area of Focus was Disease Prevention and treatment, followed closely by Water and Sanitation.  The Rotary Foundation also awarded 487 District Grants, totaling $23.8 Million.

 

Conrad stated that there will be a meeting at the end of January for anyone on the wine tasting committee. 

 

In September, Don Pilon went to a District Vision workshop in Portland presented by Tony Wagner.  Don found the presentation/workshop to be very interesting.  If you are an extravert then you will definitely be engaged.  How can the District be more helpful with the club?  Help them to be more helpful to us!  There will be two other sessions held in November and January in Portsmouth, NH and Topsham. 

 

Julie Villemaire currently has three families with seven children each for the 2016 Christmas Adopt a Family Program.  Please let Julie know if you are aware of any additional families which may be in need this holiday season. 

 

Lucie K indicated that despite the cold, the Food Drive was very successful.  A total of $2,000 was collected which means $1,000 will go to each food pantry.  A total of 1,182 lbs. of food was collected.  Hannaford was the winner!  Thanks to Jim Godbout who reached out to all of his coffee buddies.

 

Congratulations Bronwyn Potthoff on the addition to your family!  Etta was born on October 20, 2016.

 

Two generous community partners and longtime contributors to learning, Jim Godbout and Roland Eon were honored at The Pillars of Pride evening.  Congratulations!  Thank you, Karen Chasse for making this evening a success.

 

Brian Dallaire has graciously offered to host the Rotary Christmas Party at his home on December 8, 2016 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM.  The Dallaire’s reside at 1 Davis Drive, Hills Beach, in Biddeford.  Invitations & pot-luck sign ups will be sent via email and the website.

 

There are approximately two more weeks until the $100 Raffle is held.  The drawing will be at Duffy’s Tavern and Grill on November 17, 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.  Please remember to inform anyone who has purchased a raffle ticket to attend this event.  Earle, please keep up the good work!

 

 

Lucie K gave our recognition pins for years of service.  Congratulations!

Peggy Bean:  21 years

Earle: 45 years

Pierre D:  1 year

Dr. Joe Boyle: 40 years

 

Rae Smith was newly inducted to our Rotary family by Lucie K.  Rae was a former Rotarian in the Saco Bay Club.  And of course, Earle

 

 

 

50/50 Drawing: $25 by Carl Goodwin, who promptly turned it all over to the Red Ribbon effort.

 

 

 

 

Sabine McElrath was happy for spending four hours at Market Basket with good friends for a good cause.

Brian Dallaire won’t be joining us for Rotary next week.  After 34 years he will be awarded as Distinguished Alumni Lecture at the University of Cincinnati.

Carl Goodwin had dinner on Saturday and gave $100 gift certificate.

Dr. Joe Boyle got to spend time with an old friend, an exchange student.  Dr. Joe was sad that he wasn’t able to bring his friend to Rotary but was happy to her that his friend will be joining Rotary back home.

Naomme Paris was happy to be following Bill Kany’s lead for taking the Tack minutes.

Matt Simmons wanted to thank everyone for providing him with material each week for fines.   

 

Matt Simmons started off fining Lucie K. just because.

Bernice Wood for her beautiful jacket.

Roland Gagne for having a special meal and Bernice Wood for having a special side.

Chris Indorf, guilty by association.

Sue G for her Red Spinner costume.

Luci K for not dressing up and participating.

Pierre Giroux for last week…something to do with Thorton Academy.

Anyone who didn’t participate in Stuff the Bus or attend the Pillars of Pride.