Date: Wednesday, August 14th, 2019
Pledge of Allegiance: Lead by President Fausto Pifferrer
President Fausto requested a moment of silence in the honor of Bill Kany who recently passed
4 Way Test: Jackson Brown
Invocation: Joe Bassett
President-Elect Don Pilon: informed us that there were -No visiting Rotarians & Guests
50/50 Drawing: Won by Peggy Bean. Peggy donated $17.00 to the Red Ribbon
Sergeant at-Arms- Heather MacLean-
** Happy Dollars:
Joe B. – Had a wonderful weekend.
Ron D.- Happy that he felt well enough to be with us.
Paul D.- Donated $5.00. Excited for this weekend -- he will be attending his 50th Class Reunion.
President Fausto- Had a stressful weekend. He is happy it is over.
** Fines:
Joe M.- Fined for taking his wife out on a date – Brought Andrea to Rotary- ( She does not like the Rotary) . At Bill K. funeral he bumped his head so he was fined for not paying attention.
Sara B.-Fined because her birthday is this month.
President Fausto- For exercising and building up his muscles.
Julie V.- Paid $1.00 for several missing badges at today’s meeting.
Announcements:
Golf for Good Event: President- Elect Don Pilon spoke about the Golf for Good Fundraiser held on August 3 & 4th, at Schooners, Martels and Pirates Cove. A very successful event. Raised $9,200.00. He thanked all the Committee members, Sponsors and Volunteers for their help in making the event successful.
Charitable Fund: Denis E. Spoke about the individual in need of $700 to be able to maintain his rent. The request was approved and money was distributed. Two other requests that were approved.
- Backpacks- Over 1,000 backpacks were distributed to needy students in the area. (2) Day Camp – Approved to donate $500 to.
Sweetser: In need of volunteers for grilling for an event on September 8th – Cycle or Stroll for Suicide Prevention. Anyone interested, please call Sara at (207) 294-4482 or email stowle@sweetser.org
St. Andre’s-My Place Teen Center: Jim G. who is involved in this project expressed that there is going to be a lot of work available to be done in the very near future. This will be a club project.
Get Well Card: President Fausto announced that Karen C. is recovering very well after her surgery. A Get Well Card is being circulated for Rotary members to sign and send good wishes her way.
New Menu: This week, we had a few new menu options – half sandwich/half soup, two hot dogs with fries, etc.