e-Tack 8/24/2016 (Aug 24, 2016)

Julie Villemaire
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B-S Rotary Board of Directors

P&C Ins

Sep 07, 2016
7:45 AM – 9:00 AM

Beer Fest

Community room at Pepperell Mill Campus

Sep 10, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Tony Hoffman, recovering addict

Biddeford Middle School

Sep 12, 2016
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

2016 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Maine Beaches Area

York Beach Ball Field

Sep 17, 2016 8:00 AM

B-S Rotary Board of Directors

P&C Ins

Oct 05, 2016
7:45 AM – 9:00 AM

Aug 31, 2016
Commissioner Mary Mayhew
Maine DHHS

Sep 07, 2016
Club Assembly
Open Meeting

Sep 14, 2016
John Andrews and Kathrine Freund, founder and Pres
Independent Transportation Network (ITN)

View entire list

Club Information

Welcome to our Club! Rotary District 7780 -- Club Number 6294 -- Est. 1920

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

District Site

Venue Map

President

Lucie Kay

President-Elect

Jackson Brown

Vice President

Bernice Wood

Treasurer

Laurie Jo Ready

Assistant Treasurer

Susan Gajewski

Secretary

Elaine Palmitessa

Assistant Secretary

Peggy Bean

Director

Jim Godbout

Director

Andy Greif

Director

Fausto Pifferrer

Director

Matt Simmons

Director

Joe Moreshead

Immediate Past President

Bill Kany

Foundation cochair

Brian Dallaire

Youth Protection Officer

Ray Demers

Webmaster

Brian Dallaire

Foundation Cochair

Matt Simmons

Member Birthdays

Carl Goodwin

August 2

Sarah Curley

August 5

Susan Gajewski

August 11

Mark Tuller

August 12

Musings of a Former President 8/29/2016

Posted by Bill Kany on Aug 29, 2016

August 31! Lucie is two whole months into her presidency. Doesn’t it seem more like six months? Seriously, where does the time go and we are just now getting busy. Don’t forget the following:

• We are having our second annual beer festival on Sept. 10. Ken needs volunteers and sent around a signup sheet at last week’s meeting. Please plan on selling some tickets and showing up to help out and drink some beer.

• September 12th, Tony Hoffman will be here to speak about drug misuse to the area schools and to the public. Please plan to attend the public forum on September 12th at the Biddeford Middle School Auditorium. We would love to have a great turnout to make sure people are aware of this incredibly important issue.

• Please sign up to walk in the Alzheimer’s walk on September 17 or at least go on line and financially support our team and encourage your friends and family to do the same. Great strides have been made in dealing with Alzheimer’s disease, but we are a long way from a cure. With everyone’s help we get one step closer to a cure.

• October 28th we will be stuffing some form of vehicle to help the hungry at Market Basket and Hannaford in Biddeford. We certainly hope it is warmer than last year. The event is a lot of fun and is all for a great cause so plan on being there for part of the day. Just plan on dressing appropriately, Heather.

• Before we know it we will be selling raffle tickets again. Did I mention that time flies?

The Power of One.

If you think about it many good things start out with one person getting inspired and then working to get others involved in the effort. While Rotary may have over 1,300,000 members worldwide, it is the initiatives of individuals that drive all of the great things that Rotary does. Polio Plus started with a single individual being inspired by the story of the efforts to eradicate polio in the Philippines. Our Red Ribbon Committee started with a challenge from Jim Godbout who had seen enough death and suffering and wouldn’t take it anymore.

Last week we saw the power of one twice. Lucie stepped up and invited everyone to her house for a great social event. Yes, others helped (except those of us who went on the boat), but the idea and the event would not have occurred without the efforts of Lucie. Rotary has to be fun and engaging or it does not work. Lucie got us together to have fun and I guaranty you that her efforts will pay dividends for our club. Well done!

On August 24th we heard from Roland Gagne who saw an issue with educating refugees in Jordan and decided to do something about it. What started as Roland’s vision became the effort of three Rotary Districts, many Rotary Clubs, Rotary Foundation and countless Rotarians to create a school and after-school programs to educate refugees who would otherwise go with no education. Roland’s commitment to this project and our club’s seed money has grown into a $186,000.00 project to help children in a war ravaged part of the world. Thank you Roland for making it happen. One person really can make a huge difference.

So if you have any idea or become aware of an issue that you think needs to be addressed, don’t sit back and wait for someone else to act, step up, bring it to the club’s attention and then see what Rotary can do. But it starts with just one.

Week In Review 8/24/2016

Posted by Conrad Welzel on Aug 24, 2016

Pledge of Allegiance:

Lucie Kay

4 Way Test:

Sue Gajewski

Invocation:

Joe Bassett

Pres. Elect.; Visiting Rotarians & Guests:

Vice President Bernice Wood introduced visiting Rotarian, Dr. Joe Boyle from Ogunquit and Guest Hansan Jasim, Rae Smith, Adam Parent, & Patrick Gagne

Announcements:

Lucie K. Thanked everybody for their as members of Rotary & their help at the party this past Saturday. She knows she can count on us to be there and we are.

Ken F. spoke about the beer Festival Sept. 10th. Get your tickets from him or they can be bought “On-Line”.

Sue G. Shared that the Sept, 17th Alzheimer’s Walk is close to meeting it’s goal with 8 or 9 walkers signed up, that the group will meet up and go a s a group, tee shirts will be done.

Looking for Volunteers for Sept. 17th Ruth’s Reusable.

Jim G. Reminded us of the Tony Hoffman speaking engagements on Set. 12. He Thanked Fausto for being ready every Sunday from now to the 12th to pick up Tony. Tony will speak @ Biddeford High & Thornton Acad. During the day. There will be a Dinner @ Run of the Mill w/ Tony @ 4;30 and then an evening event at Biddeford Middle School.

Lucie K. announced that “Stuff the Bus” will be held this year on Oct. 29th , from 9 to 4. It should be warmer than last year. We will need volunteers that day.

50/50 Drawing:

$30 won by Jim A. (?)

Sergeant At-Arms:

Fausto P. Sara C. & Jim G (Acting Collector)

Happy Dollars:

Joe B. for the Summer traffic.

Jeremy Ray. Outstanding fishing trip

Jeremy R. for the construction process @ the Center of Technology.

CJ Dubois-Cote for great weather @ the beach while she was on vacation.

Dr. Joe. Boyle for being @ his 2nd Biddeford Saco Rotary meeting. He like it so much he will be transferring from the Ogunquit club to ours.

Bernice W. for the great fellowship event on Saturday.

Bill K. for Doug K. & a GREAT boat ride.

Elaine?

Roland G. Thanks to a great job of catering by Fausto.

Fines:

CJ, When Fausto clicked on her site he was connected to “Best Nude Beaches”.

All Rotary members who are members of Biddeford Saco Chamber & didn’t go to the Member Appreciation Night.

Ken F. for needing a ride from Lucie’s party home, then needing to return back & forth to get his keys.

Jim A. for wearing a hat that Fausto should own.

Carl G. for his Birthday.

Bernice for caressing CJ’s leg at the party.

Ken F. & Peter? for wearing similar shirts.

Jim G. For confusing Fausto regarding which Sunday he was to pick up Tony Hoffman.

Thank You to Jim A for making delicious cooks again, we will miss them when he is on vacation.

Roland Gagne & theGlobal Rotary Grant for Syrian Refugees

Posted by Conrad Welzel on Aug 24, 2016

Lucie K. introduced our own Roland Gagne to talk about the Rotary Grant he was applying for to help Iraq & Syrian Children that are Refugees in Jordon.

Roland first apologized for no Power Point presentation because he has been running around with his Father to Doctors appointments this morning.

Roland explained that when refugees come to Jordon they expect that they will only be there a short time & then get to go back to their country.
However, that has not been the case most of these people are very skilled people who are trying to protect their families and have been in Jordon for years now.
Jordon does not allow refugees to have a job in to work in Jordon.

The goal is to help out the refugee children in their formative years.
The Grant is being supported by 3 Rotary Districts; our District, Pittsburg District & a Middle East District. The total is $186,000.
The focus is to help 200 children 25 teens. It will also help educate their parents on why & how they can get the help.
The biggest hurdle is providing a sustainability requirement.

Today Paul D. brought a guest Hasan Jasim who is from Iraq & taught in Jordon and lives in Biddeford.
Hasan was introduced & members started to ask question.
Jim A. Can you share how the schools work in Jordon?
Hasan, there are Public & Private schools and there is very little support from Jordon for refugees. Also if there is money so much is taken off the top before it actually gets to the students. Roland G. explained that the way the grant is written that there should be very minimal “Graph”.
Carl G. Asked how Hasan ended up in Maine. He explained that he was in the Iraq Army and decided to move to USA & he and his wife are part of the Biddeford community and volunteer at the schools. Paul D. also shared that he thought that by having Hasan at the meeting we could better understand whether the Rotary was doing the right things with the Grant and what we should watch for.
Bill K asked how much more money is need for the Grant. Roland explained that it is now fully funded. Jim G asked about the sustainable requirement Roland explained that it is hard but that he believes the pieces are there. Hasan said there is some Government money that most likely will help for future tuitions.

Jim Boyle mentioned that his step-daughter was presently in the US but will be going to Jordon as a US diplomat and he will make her aware of this program.

Celebration of Suds; Foam at the Falls

Saturday September 10, 2016 1-4PM; Pepperell Mill Campus (Community Room), 40 Main Street, Biddeford

The 2nd Annual Celebration of Suds brings local craft brewers and craft beer lovers together to experience the best craft brews in the area. This event supports the charitable giving of the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club who has been making a difference in our community since 1920.

Featuring: Banded Horn Brewing, Boston Beer Company, Funky Bow Brewery, Gritty’s, Samuel Adams, Shipyard Brewing, and The Run of the Mill.

Music will be provided by the one and only, the legendary Pete Finkle.

Support Rotary and have a great time doing it! Tickets only $25 each! For Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebration-of-suds-tickets-26867234622?aff=es2

TACK Committee (Co-Ordinators):

Posted by Julie Villemaire on Jul 20, 2016

The following Rotarians have been chosen or “voluntold” by President Lucie to be part of the TACK committee:

Sarah Curley, Naomme Paris, Paulette Bonneau, Don Pilon, Sabine McElrath, Delilah Poupore, Heather Gendron, Chris Indorf, Justyna Cybowicz, Conrad Welzel & Bill Kany.

I’m not sure how many of you actually agreed to this but THANK YOU in advance for helping to keep the TACK alive and well for those members who aren’t able to make it to the weekly meetings & keeping our website up to date & informative. I (Julie) will send out a separate email to these members with the specifics of the committee, however, I am looking for a volunteer to coordinate the TACK reporter(s) for the month of August. I’ve taken care of June and July. You can either take the minutes yourself or ask a fellow member to do it in your place. Please send me an email to let me know if you are able & willing to take on this task.

I can provide more details if needed (villemairej@sbsavings.com). If you aren’t able to do it this time around, I’ll be sure to provide you with another month later in the year 

DUTY ROSTER For Future Meetings

Posted by Heather MacLean on Jul 01, 2015

PLEASE BE AT THE Run-Of-The-Mill BY 11:45 am

Meeting	Front Desk	Tack Reporter

8/31/2016	Heather M Joe	Conrad
9/7/2016	Heather M Karen C	Delilah
9/14/2016	Heatrher M Pierre	Delilah
9/21/2016	Heather M Conrad	Delilah
9/28/2016		Delilah

Julie Villemaire needs more volunteers! Please remember it is up to the TACK coordinator to ensure that someone is taking the minutes each week during your assigned month. If you aren’t able to take the minutes yourself, please reach out to fellow members for volunteers. Please forward the minutes to Julie Villemaire and Brian Dallaire so they can get them posted for the rest of the members.

Invocation: Joe Bassett

PROGRAM IDEA???? PLEASE CONTACT Bill Kany, PROGRAM CHAIR or a member of the Program Committee. Remember it is the responsibility of every member to help get Programs for our meetings.

CLYNK Update

Posted by Julie Villemaire on Oct 01, 2013

Total Raised:
$1,501.00

Containers CLYNKed:
27,465

Environmental Impact:

Energy: Saved enough energy to light 40.4 lightbulbs—24 hours a day—for a year.
Emissions: Saved the emissions equivalent of driving a car 7,649 miles.
Volume: Diverted enough containers to fill 278.7 lobster traps.
Environmental Impact:
Energy: Saved enough energy to light 40.4 lightbulbs—24 hours a day—for a year.
Emissions: Saved the emissions equivalent of driving a car 7,649 miles.
Volume: Diverted enough containers to fill 278.7 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.