Our club met at the Ellsworth Harbor Park and Marina in the Gazebo.
Opening Ceremonies: President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.
Invocation was read by Lincoln Ehrlenbach and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Sergeant at Arms: Lincoln Ehrlenbach
Visiting Rotarian: Kathy Sizemore of Florida with her son Jared of Deer Isle.
Guests: Brielle Johnson and Joshua Collins
Birthdays: Jane Langley on 8/15
Club Anniversaries: Rebecca Greenlaw 2 years on 8/11
ROTARY BUSINESS:
Past District Governor Doug Curtis: Doug’s district project plans for Window Dressers is scheduled from September 16-22 at St. Joe’s Catholic Church in Ellsworth More info to come soon!
District Survey: An email has been sent out from the District asking all Rotarians to fill out the strategic plan survey.
Partner Program- To date we have collected $8,950.00! List of the 31 donors are printed on the bulletin board.
Jokes from Joshua: Debbie’s grandson Joshua shared some jokes with club members. Laughter filled the room! Thank you Joshua!
Rotary Flag Exchange: Visiting Rotarian Kathy Sizemore of Florida did a flag exchange with President Debbie.
District Governor Visit – August 24th – We will be having a multi-club visit with Bar Harbor and the Noontime Club on Thursday August 24th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at the Beacon Restaurant in Trenton. We have a private room with a bar upstairs in the restaurant. The cost is $20 which includes a tip and a $2 donation to polio in honor of our Governor. Cheese and crackers, hot and cold appetizers and hors d'oeuvres will be served. A cash bar will be available. Sign-up sheet at the weekly club meeting. Anyone planning on going must prepay by August 1st. Space is limited.
August Meeting Schedule
August 22nd Tuesday – NO MEETING
August 24th – Thursday – Governor Visit Beacon Restaurant – Trenton
August 29th Tuesday – China Hill – Speaker Matt Williams Ellsworth City Planner
Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Mary Thomas and Gene Pellerano
$50/50: $7 to Jessica Remick
Happy Dollars: 1st Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Mental Health and Wellness at Healthy Acadia.
The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Jessica Remick, Clyde Cushing, Kathy Sizemore, Stephanie Baillargeon, Carl Lusby, Marian Wells, and Lincoln Ehrlenbach.
Guest Speaker: Our guest speakers were the Partners of Union River, Adam Wilson - Harbor Master and Rotarian Mark Remick.
It was great hearing about the history of the Harbor, the services that are provided and plans for future projects.
Respectfully submitted by Ashley Johnson
