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Welcome to our Club! Rotary District 7780 -- Club Number 6294 -- Est. 1920
Biddeford-Saco
Service Above Self
We meet Wednesdays at 12:15 PM
Run of the Mill Public House & Brewery
100 Main St
Saco, ME  04072
United States
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Executives & Directors
President
Fausto Pifferrer
 
President-Elect
Donald Pilon
 
Vice President
Martin Grohman
 
Treasurer
Susan Gajewski
 
Secretary
Julie Villemaire
 
Director
Alicia Girard
 
Director
CJ Dubois-Cote
 
Director
Conrad Welzel
 
Director
Heather Gendron
 
Director
Haley Thompson
 
Director
Jim Godbout
 
Immediate Past President
Joe Moreshead
 
Foundation Chair
Brian Dallaire
 
Youth Protection Officer
Ray Demers
 
Webmaster
Brian Dallaire
 
Program Chair
Conrad Welzel
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Keith Jacques
October 15
 
Haley Thompson
October 24
 
Steve Morin
October 30
 
Join Date
Sherry Norton
October 10, 2018
1 year
 
Jim Audiffred
October 11, 1982
37 years
 
Adam Parent
October 12, 2016
3 years
 
Heather MacLean
October 14, 2015
4 years
 
Brian Dallaire
October 15, 2000
19 years
 
Karen Chasse
October 22, 2000
19 years
 
Dana Lane
October 27, 1999
20 years
 
Rollie Eon
October 28, 1987
32 years
 
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Fausto Pifferrer
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Stories
Biddeford Saco Rotary Club
 
 
 
Annual $100 Raffle
Posted by Karen Chasse on Oct 29, 2019
 
Hello Rotarians,
 
The $100 Raffle night has been set for Wednesday, December 4th, 5-7pm at Duffy's in Old Orchard Beach.  It will take the place of our regular club meeting for that week so please mark your calendar and attend if you can.  Tickets are being printed, then sorted and will be distributed on Wednesday, November 13th.  This only leaves you TWO WEEKS to sell them before the event!  Please consider this email as my plea to start asking your family and friends now (and collect the money while they are in a Turkey coma).  
 
The Excel spreadsheet (and PDF) from last year's sales is sent by email if you would like to see who you sold to.  If there is a member no longer in our club, I will reassign their tickets to new Rotarians or any Rotarian who sells less than three tickets to ensure I am spreading the pain evenly.  :)
 
Thank you,
Karen and Kaitlin
Co-Chairs
 
 
 
Note From The Publisher
Posted by Brian Dallaire on Sep 19, 2019
 
 
 
To all Tack note takers,
 
Please submit your Tack notes to Brian Dallaire at bdallaire@usa.net and with copy to Julie Villemaire at Jvillemaire@maine.rr.com, no later than the Tuesday AM before the next meeting.
 
Thanks
Brian
 
 
Week in Review 10/16/2019
Posted by Brenda Pollock on Oct 16, 2019
 
President Elect Don rang the bell at 12:17
 Mark N. – Four Way Test
Joe – Invocation
Conrad introduced visiting Rotarians and Guests:
               Kim Veilleux – guest of Alicia Girard
President Elect Don:
  • Don announced President Fausto had a last minute appointment he had to attend and was unable to be at today’s meeting.
  • Asked Jim for update on the Rotary House:
    • The house at 518 Main Street, Biddeford will be a 4-bedroom, 3 bath home. Demo crews will be on site soon. Mobile Design Studios in Biddeford, comped most of the work for this project. Plans of the home circulated.
 
50/50 $23 was won by Sarah Curley. She donated it to Red Ribbon.
 
Announcements:
  • Sue G. Reminded members of DINE TO DONATE FUNDRAISING NIGHT Thursday, October 24th, from 5-8pm.  15% of the money raised during these 3 hours will come back to the club. Still looking for volunteers to help from 5-6 and 6-7 time slot.
  • Bill – Kennebunk Club announced a new support groups for families dealing with addiction. Held at the Seven Mile Church in Kennebunk on Tuesdays beginning on October 29th from 6:00 – 7:30.
Sargent At Arms Heather
Happy Dollars:
  • Joe played Sargent At Arms last week and collected a lot of money.
  • Ken was happy about celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving.
  • Bill was happy about having Turducken.
  • Conrad was happy about babysitting his grandchildren for four days.
  • Joe was happy to announce his 3rd great-grandchild.
Fines:
  • President Elect Don– for starting the meeting 2 minutes late.
  • Keith – Happy Birthday fine.
  • Joe M. – Anniversary fine.
  • Karen – 19th Rotary Anniversary.
  • Heather – fined herself.
  • Joe and Paul D both received parking fines.
  • Stoner – Welcome back fine.
  • Sarah C – fined for being beautiful.
 
Meeting Adjourned. 1:30
 
 
Saco Fire Dept Chief
Posted by Brenda Pollock on Oct 23, 2019
 
 
 
 
Chief – John Duross & Lieutenant Karl Finley
 
Chief Duross
  • October is fire prevention month. The catalyst for fire prevention week came from The Great Chicago fire on October 9, 1871 that killed approximately 300 people, destroyed roughly 3.3 square miles of the city and left more than 100,000 residents homeless.
  • in 2017 – 1.3 million fires in the U.S. causing 3,400 deaths and a loss of $23 billion.
  • In general, 30% of all fires begin at home from heating, cooking & smoking related problems.
  • Saco Fire Department works with the Planning & Development Departments to set standards for multi-unit inspection programs, fire safety & code compliance overview. 
  • The Knox Box program, allowing the Fire Department to gain access quickly, is growing in the city.
  • Residential sprinklers are not required in Maine. Fires that start in homes with an installed sprinkler system, are out 97% of the time before the fire department arrives.  Approximately $4,000 to install in a new home. 
Lt. Finley
  • Responsible for Public Education
    • School Programs K-3rd grades
    • Bike & Helmet  Safety
    • Life Jackets & Boating Safety
    • CPR Classes
  • Upcoming Event May 2, 2020 – Join Us To Sound The Alarm – A tri-county Community Event in conjunction with the American Red Cross. It’s part of a national push to install 100,000 free smoke alarms and raise funds for lifesaving services during our Sound the Alarm home fire safety and smoke alarm installation event.
  • Sponsor a Ride to School in a Fire Truck contest for kids.
  • Their current smoke house is 30-years old. They’re looking into replacing it.
  • Recommended homeowners keep bedroom doors closed at night. Should a fire occur, it holds the smoke back.
President Elect Don presented Chief Duross with a Rotary coffee mug. 
 
 
CLUBRUNNER MOBILE
Posted by Brian Dallaire on Oct 08, 2019
 
 
Everyone’s Phone Number at Your Fingertips
Have you done the easy ClubRunner download yet?
 
How would you like to have not only your own Rotary Club members contact information but also the entire District at your fingertips? You can and so much more by downloading the new and improved ClubRunner Mobile App. You can also access club and district leadership, stories and events all with just a few clicks. Connecting to them is as easy as clicking on the phone number or email address.You can download it on the AppStore or GooglePlay and be on your way in minutes. Now would also be a good time to make sure that your profile is current, and if you do not have a picture saved, or your birthday listed, considering updating your information now! Reach out and collaborate with other like minded Rotarians from around our district and be the People of Action that your are!
 
 

Click to: Download on iTunes App Store (free) 

Click to: Download on Android App Store (free)

 
 
Global Grant Update
Posted by Roland Gagne on Sep 09, 2019
 
 
 
 
Front Desk Duty Roster
Posted by Heather MacLean on Jun 28, 2019
Sept. 18 -- Heather M and Conrad W
Sept. 25 -- Heather M and Jim L
 
Oct. 2 -- Heather M and Bill P
Oct. 9 -- Heather M and Jim L
Oct. 16 -- Joe M and Karen C
Oct. 23 -- Heather M and Jackson
Oct. 30 -- Joe M and Karen C
 
Nov. 6 -- Reegan and Jeremy
Nov. 13 -- Heather M and Jackson
Nov. 20 -- Heather M and Jim L
Nov. 27 -- No meeting
 
Dec. 4 -- Heather M and Mark N
Dec. 11 -- Don P and Peggy
Dec. 18 -- Heather M and Don P
Dec. 25 -- no meeting
CLYNK Update
Posted by Julie Villemaire on Oct 01, 2013

Clynk

Our Club is in first place of 10 Rotary Clubs who participate in this program!

 

Total Raised:
$2,574.00

Containers CLYNKed:
46,836

Environmental Impact:

  • Energy: Saved enough energy to light 64.3 lightbulbs—24 hours a day—for a year.
  • Emissions: Saved the emissions equivalent of driving a car 12,166 miles.
  • Volume: Diverted enough containers to fill 468.0 lobster traps.

 Fill up those green bags.  If you need more bags and/or labels, just let Julie Villemaire know and she can hook you up…no charge!

Simple fill with returnables and drop off at any Hannaford.

Alternately, if you already have a CLYNK account of your own, you can designate you funds as a donation.  Hit the Donate button and search for Rotary and you'll find our account.

 
Meeting Responsibilities
Meeting Registration
 
Greeter
 
Front Desk 1
Moreshead, Joe
 
Front Desk 2
Chasse, Karen
 
Coordinator
MacLean, Heather
 
Meeting Conduct
 
Announce Visiting Rotarians & Guests
Pilon, Donald
 
Invocation
Bassett, Joe
 
Invocations/Coordinator
Bassett, Joe
 
Speakers
Welzel, Conrad
 
Tack
 
Editor
Pifferrer, Fausto
 
Website Publisher
Dallaire, Brian
 
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Pension Professionals

Saco & Biddeford Savings Bank

Saco Veterinary

Atlantic Federal Credit Union

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