Week in Review 7/1/2020

Posted by Brenda Pollock on Jul 03, 2020
A picture containing transport, wheelDescription automatically generatedROTARY MEETING 
June 1, 2020
 
Respectfully submitted by Brenda Pollock
Meeting was called to order at 12:15
President Don opened his very first meeting with a welcome to our guests over the pond; Jill and Jacquie. Thank you for joining us and we look forward to meeting you in person next year.
He spoke of his previous involvement as President of a Rotary Club in Connecticut. It was prior to 1987 when women were allowed in the club. He was always an advocate of allowing women to join.
President Don - Per Board meeting, some of the GOALS during this year:
  • Increase membership
    • Don, Jim LaBelle, and Brenda will be working on developing a document that will provide a consistent unified message.
    • We all are part of this committee. We should all be looking to invite someone to our meetings and be part of the good work of Rotary.
  • Conrad is leading up a new Speakers Committee to our club. Bill P and Alicia will be joining Conrad to help further develop our programs.
  • Joe M. will be the new Sargent of Arms. Hope you raise lots of funds for the books. Heather will be the assistant to Joe. Thank you to both.
  • Honor flight Maine – This is something we will be working on this year. Flying veterans to Washington, DC memorials is a wonderful honor for our veterans. We hope to identify individuals in our communities who can participate in Honor Flight Maine.
  • American Red Cross – looking to host a Blood Drive in our communities. We will need some volunteer assistance for this. Watch for correspondence from Marty.
  • If anyone would like to be more involved in our Rotary activities, please reach out to Don. This organization needs everyone to be part of Rotary. Regardless of how much time you have to participate, stay active.
Conrad Update
  • Meeting regularly. We’ve taken the next two-weeks off but will resume our regular Thursday 3 pm Zoom meetings on July 16th. Reach out to either Conrad or Kaitlin if you’d like to be added to the invite list. 
  • $5,500 to a variety of organizations
  • Vet to Vets in Maine made a $800 contribution from Company B. They were very happy and appreciative.
  • Wounded heroes – Will work with us on other projects.
  • Our group is reaching out in the communities to see if there are any current needs this pandemic has brought about at this time. We are cautiously holding on to some of our resources and preparing to be in a position, financially, to be able to help into 2021.
  • Second Congregational Church in Biddeford is in major kitchen renovations in order for them to be able to open up in the fall. We are in need of volunteers to help paint their kitchen. Our club will coordinate with a group of Rotarians willing to help, to assume this project. A signup sheet has been sent out. If you have any questions, see Jim G. or Conrad.  
Brenda – Essay Contest An official ZOOM event of the Essay contest will be held on July 16th at 6:30 pm. Please be watching for an email invite. Brian and Brenda will work to come up with an agenda for the meeting. Participating students, teachers and parents will also be invited to participate. Please try to attend. It will be great to have our club well represented for this 25th Anniversary of this event.
Conrad – My Teen House in Biddeford
  • Westbrook is feeding 500-700 people each week so the time they’ve been able to donate has been limited.
  • Looking for a board member from our area. My Teen Centers.
  • The mayor and a select group met to identify
  • They still need some big donors to make this project a reality.
  • Tough time to raise funds but we are still looking for someone to help.
Mini Golf Tournament
 Last year, this event raised approximately $12,000
  • Looking at August 8 & 9
  • Will be looking for hole sponsors & Event sponsors.
    • $4000 for sponsors
    • $7200 for hole sponsors
  • We need to have a commitment from this clubs members to make this event possible.
  • Our options:
    • We do not do it at all
    • Bring another club in
    • Need more participation
  • Joe will reach out to volunteers and asked all Rotarians to participate
  • Bill encouraged us to move forward. It was a great experience last year.
  • Club will move forward with the event.
Don introduced Joe M. who will serve as the Sergeant At Arms for his presidency.  
HAPPY DOLLARS
  • Brenda Hit 1st million in sales in June 2020.
  • Dr. Joe – 10 happy dollars – after 3 months of quarantine, they spent 8 days with his children and grandchildren.
  • Jim – Chamber officially opened doors today – within 40 minutes, their first walk in customer was a homeless person. It was great to be open again and to be able to reconnect with folks.
  • Bill P Happy B-day Canada – His mom was from PEI and had a happy dollar to honor her.
  • Conrad - $5 for family visiting and staying over at their home.  
  • Roland – Thank you Jacquie from across the pond for suggesting a Rotary white water rafting event to celebrate our 101st Anniversary of the club.
  • CJ – It has been such a busy market and she looked forward to taking a few days off to spend with her daughter’s family and little grandson.
  • Mark – Just returned from a road trip to N. Carolina. He and his wife brought their daughter where she will be attending college and Med School.
  • Don – Celebrated their 41st Wedding Anniversary – Joe suggested he pay $41 for his fine. Don suggested setting up a payment plan.
ROTARY FINES
  • Don – 1st meeting of his Presidency began with No Pledge of Allegiance, No Grace, No 4-Way Test, …  Fined $5 for this violation.
  • Conrad – Fined because he was pacing during the Zoom call – “Stop moving Conrad, you’re making me dizzy and don’t call me Kaitlin”.
  • Brenda – For sucking up by presenting the PVSA awards. (Actually, that was a very nice gesture)
  • Heather M. – Missing the biscuits and seeing you. You’re fined.
  • Fausto –Father’s Day picture in the paper. $2
  • Kaitlin T. – Fined for doing such a great job.
  • Marty G – Fining him for inviting me on his radio show.
  • Sue G. – Zooming from her Car. We could see the UHAUL trailer behind you the entire time. Fined for UHAUL promotion.
  • Jane F – Her son is a mechanical engineering student who has been on the job at PSMP for only 2 days – doing a great job. He came to me and told me ‘Hey, my mom just called. We all have to get a COVID test’. ugh
  • Kristin – Fined for eating before grace.
  • Jim – A dollar for the beard he’s sporting.  
  • Roland – Taking a vote. Raise your hand if you think Roland looks like Fausto. Majority voted NO. No fine.
Joe M. - Thank you Don for asking me to serve as Sergeant At Arms this year. It’s for the kids!!!
President Don asked Joe M. to recite the 4-way test – Joe M deferring that duty to Dr. Joe
Meeting adjourned at 12:57