12:15 @ RUN of the MILL 100, Main Street, Saco, ME
THE TACK |
November 2, 2022
Welcome to another issue of THE TACK!
Join us at RUN of the MILL Restaurant, 100 Main Street, Saco, ME 04072
12:15 pm on Wednesday, November 9th. Lunch is $17
PLEASE NOTE: The board voted going forward, guests are to pay for meals or the Rotarian inviting them pay as we have done in the past. Free lunch meals are reserved for the Guest Speaker.Reach out to Brenda if you have any questions.
We always encourage members to bring new folks to Rotary.What Rotarians do, each day, every day, needs to be shared with others. There's no better way to do that than by inviting like-minded folks to join us for lunch.
MEETING DUTIES for the week of 11/9/2022 are:
Registration: Kathy 50/50: Kim Set up: Ken F. Sergeant at Arms: Joe / Bill K./ Kim / Jim Invocation: Rhona Four-Way-Test: Deanne
Thank you to all!
CONGRATULATIONS!
President-elect Paulette Bonneau announced the Center of Technology in Biddeford, was awarded a 7-milliondollar grant to pursue Culinary & Hospitality programs!
“We know the importance of it, it is an industry that is supported in this area,” said Bonneau, noting Old Orchard Beach and Kennebunkport as particularly busy hospitality areas. “Tourism is probably the number one industry in the area.”
"Culinary arts and hospital programs are seen as a need in workforce development and meets student interest criteria," Bonneau said.
Congratulations Paulette and team. More updates to come!
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KINDNESS IDEAS MEETING!
DUNN BAR - 4pm Tuesday Nov. 8th
Join us if you can!
RINGING THE SALVATION ARMY BELL
December 3, 2022
Walmart - Biddeford
10 am - 5:30 pm
Thank you Susan Gajewski for managing the list of Rotarian Volunteers for the 2022 event. Rotarians are asked to volunteer for a 1-hour time slot on this day. You can volunteer to ring the bell at either door with a fellow Rotarian or bring a family member with you to help this very important annual cause.
If you have already signed up - THANK YOU! If not, please contact Susan for a complete list of times still available. Thank you.
On behalf of the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club, I'd like to recognize and thank Karen for taking the initiative to write all the thank you letters those who contributed to the Earl A Goodwin Charitable Fund. It was a lot of work that didn't go unnoticed.
Karen will be taking a Leave of Absence for the next six-months, to focus on her fast-growing business, Diverse Anecdote, LLC.
They Partner with small businesses, schools, and non-profit organizations on developing, sustaining, or accelerating their marketing and communications efforts.
Marketing - Collateral Development
Graphic Design & Logos
Communications to Various Audiences
Event & Project Management
Although we will not be seeing Karen at our weekly meetings, she will remain active with the Adopt-A-Family program and other projects as she is able. You will be missed! Hurry back!
Please accept my sincere apologies for the Zoom technical difficulties we had last week. Brian originally set up the meetings (Thank you Brian) When he changed to accounts over to the President's website, when anyone trying to log in to join the meeting last week, saw "Meeting already in use" message.
I have since made some edits to the Zoom account and will plan to test the system prior to Wednesday. Please copy and paste the link below into your calendar.
By: Dick Hall, Vice Chair, Northern New England Regional RLI, Past DG, RC of Portland
RLI Northeast offers a training program for clubs and districts looking to train Rotarians as leaders at local levels in three full-day sessions, followed by graduate seminars. The program is perfect for any Rotarian who wants to gain a good understanding of the full breadth of Rotary. For District 7780, there are training locations in New England and New York, with a planned session in our District in the spring. Visit the RLINEA website for the current schedule of upcoming events.
Faculty is carefully selected from among Rotarians with outstanding leadership abilities, prepared to conduct innovative participatory course sessions.
RLI has divisions around the world. The Rotary Leadership Institute is not an official training program of Rotary International. The Rotary Leadership Institute of Northeast America now includes 21 Rotary Districts in northeastern and middle Atlantic states, Bermuda, and part of Canada.
Former District Governor, Andy Glazier is the District RLI representative and organizer of the spring session. I am serving as the Northern New England Regional RLI Vice Chair. Please feel free to contact me at 207-749-9186, or by email for more information.
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ONE MORE WEEK before we draw the winning numbers! Get your tickets and money in ASAP!
TIME TO BRING IN YOUR $100 RAFFLE TICKET TICKETS
Drop off your tickets and money at Whimsical ME - 239 Main Street, Saco. Questions? Contact Conrad 207-831-5832 or Heather M. 207-776-9223. Thank you!
Thank You to the Nomination Committee
The 2022 Nomination Committee includes: Two Past Presidents: Joe Moreshead & Roland Gagne and three members with at least two years of service: CJ Cote-Dubois, Heather Gendron, Jim Godbout.
The Nomination Committee went right to work and are reaching out to our membership to discuss available leadership roles in our Club. have proposed the following:
Haley Thompson – Vice President
Shelley Kane – Assistant Secretary
Elected to a 2-year term are: (in alphabetical order)
Jane Foley - Board of Director
Jen Fulmer – Board of Director
Matt Tuller – Board of Director
Since Haley Thompson has one year remaining in her current term as Board of Director, accepting the nomination for Vice President for the year beginning July 1, 2023, has left a one-year term seat open on the board. The Nomination Committee will suggest a member to fill this seat at our next meeting.
Please watch your email for a vote of the slate of officers presented by the nominating committee. Their term will begin on July 1, 2023.
Thank you to the Nomination Committee. Your role is an important one for our Club.
Tis The Season ...
Adopt-A-Family - Last year, our club helped 80 local children have the Christmas of their dreams. Led by Committee Chair Heather G., the committee members are CJ Cote-Dubois, Jane Foley, Susan Gajewski, Deanne Robertson, and Julie Villemaire.
This year, assisting with this committee, Karen Garnett has agreed to co-chair again this year. Thank you Heather and Karen! This is a truly inspiring project our Club undertakes each year. The holidays are fast approaching. Please reach out if your would like to Adopt-A-Family this holiday season.
FELLOWSHIP TIME!!!
Club Christmas Party - Thank you to Paul & Carol Deschambeault for hosting the 2022 Rotary Club Christmas party! The event will be held at 118 Saco Road, Hollis from 6-9pm.
POTLUCK dinner! Please bring a dish to share along with the beverage of your choice. In lieu of a gift exchange, please bring food items to donate to local food pantries. Thank you!
A corporate membership initiative will be presented to the board for discussion at the November meeting. Membership growth is the engine that powers the vehicle of Rotary. Growth of our members is important because new ideas and new interests reinvigorate the club – bringing in new energy and future leaders. The asset of each Rotary Club is its members. In order to maximize the impact of our Club, focusing on membership growth is key. Stay tuned for updates.
Rotary Open World Hosting - Our Club applied to participate in the upcoming Open World exchange program, an international program sponsored by the U.S. Congress with collaborative support from Rotary. Throughout the years, numerous Rotary clubs and districts have been active participants through hosting emerging leaders of Eurasia. Host clubs cited the impact of the program experience and ways it created international understanding in their clubs and communities, forged connections between counterparts, and started new friendships. Clubs will be notified in November if selected to participate.
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