Don’t let this suit throw you off – I’m still the same fun Fausto – but I am doing an experiment to see if you will give me the same respect as Mr. Kany if I dress like him.
I have come a long way from growing up in a very poor neighborhood. I learned really quick that you can beg, borrow or steal—or work really hard—to succeed in life. For this Rotary year, I am pulling from my experience and have settled on the tactic of borrowing from the many wise Presidents before me to ensure success. Of course, this does not rule out the need to beg on occasion so I hope you will all indulge me when it comes to that.
To kick-off my year, I will emulate Past President Roland Gagne by giving you all a glimpse into what it is like to have me as your new President. Then suddenly in August, I will disappear and my fellow Leadership will reign over you in my absence. No, I am not going to another country like Roland opted to do but rather making dreams come true for 10 lucky couples – five of whom, according to divorce statistics, may look back and regret this August.
From Ken, I am going to see if he would like to join me in keeping the speedo alive. No? Well, it was worth the ask. Do you remember Ken videotaping every meeting? Yet, none of us have ever seen them so we are all wondering if he forget to press play?
From Bill, I will borrow the key to the bank so I don’t have to keep going to Lucie for loans. I know you’re all surprised I’m switching sides. I’d like to take a moment just to thank Bill for kicking-off my award-winning with my cherished Paul Harris Fellow. Since that confident boost, I have managed to reinforce my office wall with 25 plaques. I hope one day to have the medallion to go with the award.
From Lucie, I will borrow the enthusiasm and strong desire to be in the community working on projects. As much as Jackson and I (Jackson more…) appreciated her free entertainment of UNE college girls undressing on the way back to our cars from the Fireside Chat, I will opt for more appropriate behavior my year. In all honestly, one of the things I admire most about Lucie is her ability to laugh at herself. I plan to continue that legacy.
From Jackson, I won’t need to borrow anything because it is obvious we are both cursed with the same attractive qualities that catapulted our success. Comparative to the magic of Mary Poppins when the messy bedroom suddenly becomes tidy, I believe you will all magically want to plan and participate in the many service projects about to unfold.
From Joe, I will borrow the focus on service hours over meeting attendance. As a small business owner, I know work has to come first in order to be able to serve Rotary so if you can’t make a Wednesday meeting—serve! Yes, we get a lot out of the fellowship and forming of friendships while we talk at lunchtime but we get even more when we gather for service projects. Read the Tack and emails. Be aware of projects coming up and give an hour or two. Bring your family and friends. Just get involved and keep track of your service hours. This is far more important to me and the club than breaking bread together.
And, yes, I have some ideas of my own. After all, I am not like anyone else in this club, right?
One Wednesday a month I would like to get out of our normal routine of meeting here and get out in the community—have our meeting at a nursing home, the schools (obviously not in the winter months), UNE, a local non-profit or business, etc. Embrace the bag lunch if we need to and learn about the things happening in our community first-hand instead of through a speaker preaching at us.
Another Wednesday a month, I would like to go “old school” and feature Classification Talks. Some of my favorite meetings have been when we learn about our fellow Rotarians and the road that led them to where they are today. Keep in mind this is not meant to be a crash course in fearful public speaking but rather giving a snapshot into things you are comfortable sharing – where you grew up, how many siblings tortured you along the way, did you go on to trade school or somehow graduate college despite the partying, do you have a family and work that keep you busy outside of our weekly meetings, etc.
I’d like to take a look at how we can increase impact on some of the money we spend. For example, we spend $7,000 on one day for Christmas gifts. It’s a nice thing to do and it feels great that day but I’d like to do some follow-up and see how we can continue to help these families in need.
During my year there is also the 100th year anniversary of our club and the Bideford, England Club will come visit, as well as Rotary’s Bi-Centennial Year. If I know anything, it is how to put on a hell of a good party so let’s make this year one to remember! #BiddefordSacoRotary2020
I also want to increase membership and awareness of our good work in the community. I’d like to bring back Fireside chats and mentors so new Rotarians feel engaged and involved but we also need to prove that service organizations are not dead yet! It is important to expose the younger generation to the selfless feeling volunteering can provide them—through family-friendly service projects, working with the schools on projects or strengthening our connection with Interact and Rotaract students.
I’m keeping committee assignments as they’ve been the last two years unless you speak up (thanks Conrad, Heather, Bill and more). If you’re not sure what committees you’re on, just assume all of them. No really, if you want to be involved, just speak up or stay after a club meeting when they gather and be part of it. Anyone can jump in and be on any committee they want—PLEASE JUST SERVE!
In closing, my ultimate goal is to BE IMPACTFUL! Rotary has most definitely had an impact on my life—through friendships I’ve made and service we’ve done together. I want each of us to walk away from my year as President feeling like we made a significant impact on individuals, our community and the world. We will all be better for reaching that goal together.
Thank you for entrusting me as your next President.
Pledge of Allegiance: Lead by President Fausto Pifferrer
4 Way Test: Jim McAllister
Invocation: Lucie Kay
President-Elect Don Pilon Introduces Visiting Rotarians & Guests:
Visiting Rotarians; Andy Glazier (Rotary District Governor) and his wife Pam Gray, guest Kaitlin Tito
50/50 Drawing: Jackson Brown $$
Sergeant At-Arms (SAA): Heather MacLean
Happy Dollars: Kristen Lane’s daughter made $43 on her lemonade stand, Mark Nahorney happy about the now playing musical within a comedy, called The Drowsy Chaperone at the Biddeford City Theater, playing through August 4th, CJ Cote happy her recent surgery for her carpal tunnel was a success, Matt Simmons happy his son made the Travel Elite Baseball team this summer, Bill Kany celebrating the “good ole days” when there was no women in the club (Yup, he pays for that one!), Conrad going on vacation and Fausto so happy to visit with mom and received yet another award at the International Caters Award ceremony for being so awesome and 3 major events one weekend and was successful!
Heather Fines: Bill paid for being a “fossil” for his comment, Fausto for going on vacation and not sharing any fun photos on social media, Jim LaBelle for not helping Heather M. out at the beach when it was needed and for your phone going off during the meeting, Karen for having too much fun this weekend with her girlfriends, Conrad for not inviting Heather to yet another party he hosted, Don Pilon for being “sassy”, Kristen Lane fined for being gorgeous, Ray Demers for a perfect goatee and Marty Grohman for being last one in!
Speaker Presentation: District Governor Andy Glazier. Starting the presentation with thanking all Rotarians for stepping up in club roles; committees, board, fundraisers, past or present. He shared that he loves the weekly newsletters (tack) that he gets to read from our club weekly, makes him feel like he is at the meetings with us. He continued to share that he is thoroughly impressed with this clubs enthusiasm, he feels it is the most enthusiastic clubs he has ever attended! Please consider attending “Rotary Rocks”, a one day hosted by the Rotary District 7780 Grow Rotary Team, Featuring the projects of the Rotary Clubs of Southern Maine and Coastal New Hampshire. Open to the public, open to all current Rotarians and future Rotarians, Saturday, October 5, 2019, 9am – 4pm at the Abramson Community Education Center, USM, 88 Bedford Street, Portland, ME. FMI: www.rotaryrocks.info
August 3rd and 4th is right around the corner and we are still in need of $100 Hole Sponsors to help make our mini golf fundraiser event a success.
If every Rotarian would consider asking their place of business to sponsor one hole for $100, we would be very close to reaching our goal of 90 hole sponsors!
We are quickly running out of time! We need to obtain these sponsors as soon as possible so that the appropriate banners with sponsor names can be created in time for the event.
This going to be a great event that you don't want to miss out on! We are also in need of more volunteers to help out throughout the weekend. Any time you can spare will be greatly appreciated. Bring your family and friends to help out.We are going to need all hands on deck to help make this fundraiser a success!
There is a sign up sheet that will be circulating at the meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please reach out to Don Pilon, Haley Thompson, Conrad Welzel or any member of the committee and they can hook you up with a place and time.
There is a flyer available that you can provide to the local businesses with the information regarding the various mini golf locations. Unfortunately, I was unable to attach it to this email but I will work with Brian to get it sent out to everyone and also have it posted to our website. I can also email the form to you directly. Just reach out to me at jvillemaire@sbsavings.bank.
Participating locations include Pirates Cove, Martel's, Schooners and Aquaboggan.
Thank you in advance for stepping up to help out with this event! I have no doubt that Rotarians will pull through because that's just what we do!!
What a beautiful afternoon at Kinney Shores on Sunday. Bill Paterson and I helped Jim Godbout’s Kinney Shores annual summer fling and fund raiser for the Red Ribbon Committee. Bill and I were tasked with running the dunk tank. I got a little wet because I was the guy fixing the bench for the kids to sit on. Bill got soaked with sweat keeping kids in line and handing them the balls to throw. Gotta say- these were some good kids- kudos to their parents. Not sure how much money got raised but , I did see a few guys walk up to Jim and hand him a check. Jim’s wife Lynne was selling T-shirts. I should have bought one they were really nice.
Jim’s street was closed to traffic so that ping pong tables could be set up for a tournament in the middle of the street. There were a bunch of games set up for kids as well. A ton of food including pulled pork, hot dogs, chicken, Jim’s favorite Kale salad- ( who eats that stuff besides Jim ) and a bunch of other choices. We as Rotarians and citizens owe Jim and Lynne a big thanks for opening up their home and hearts to address a problem that is the scourge of everybody’s community- the opioid problem.
So Jim owns a dunk tank- I say we have a meeting- bring your bathing suits and we have a dunk tank meeting- how much money could we raise at lunch dunking guys like so and so …….. I’ll let you fill in the blank. I know I would throw some money at that!!
For your consideration - at your next club meeting contribute a happy dollar to celebrate our latest approved Global Grant and remind your members of the good use to which their contributions are put. The small city of Petrich is located in southwestern Bulgaria, near the border with Greece. It's lone hospital has grossly inadequate and old maternal health equipment which results in many women with complicated or difficult pregnancies travel to distant cities for services. A real problem for women of limited financial means. The Grant, approved last month, will provide new and up-to-date neonatal care equipment allowing early diagnosis of possible complications and effective treatment and provide training for staff. As you know, Maternal and Child Health is one of Rotary's Six Areas of Focus. The grant totals $72,273. Six District 7780 clubs contributed (Portsmouth, Saco Bay Sunset, Sanford-Springvale, South Berwick-Eliot, South Portland-Cape Elizabeth, and Yarmouth), and the District put in $7,714 in DDF. This grant is a direct consequence of the International Outreach exchange we had with Bulgaria in 2014-15. One of the Bulgarians who visited us on the exchange and hosted our team that went there is now District Governor in Bulgaria and reached out to us. It is very important that Rotarians know about how their money is being spent and this is another great example to remind them.
Lawrence Furbish District 7780 Foundation Committee Chair
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Thanks! Our goal is to have 7 to fund the expense for ClubRunner.
Our Club is in first place of 10 Rotary Clubs who participate in this program!
Total Raised: $2,545.25
Containers CLYNKed: 46,293
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.
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