Opening Ceremonies:  President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order.
 
Invocation was read by Clyde Cushing and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance. 
            
Sergeant at Arms:  Mary Thomas
 
Guests:  April Hartford; Shelly VanCamp
 
Visiting Rotarians:  None
 
Club Anniversaries: Nancy Mayo (14 years); Laura Pellerano (21 years); Marc Rich (5 years)
 
Wedding Anniversaries: None
 
Birthdays:           None
 
Door Prizes:  The lucky winners were: David Wells; Marion Wells; Olive Oram; Rebecca Greenlaw
 
Find Romey the Rotary Gnome:  Shelly VanCamp located Romey and will house Romey until next week’s meeting.
 
50/50: The Lucky winner was: Benedetta Pellerano
 
Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Rotary Scholarships…The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Benedetta Pellerano; Grace Robinson; Fred Beyers; Dave Wells; Marion Wells; Jack Frost; Carl Lusby
 
Rotary Business:
The February 25th Regular Rotary Meeting will be an Informational Meeting regarding Rotary Basics and be held at Saint Dunstans Church…. Great opportunity for members (new and existing) to learn more or refresh existing knowledge about all aspects of Rotary (Local / District / International).
 
Weekly Greeter and Invocation Sign up Lists: We are still in need for Rotarians to help sign up to be a Greeter or give the Invocation at our weekly meetings. Please help.
 
Cabin Fever Craft and Yard Sale: Rotarian Jodie Cushing reported that 69 vendors had signed up for table space and that there are 10 tables left for rental. This Rotary fundraising event will take place on March 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Ellsworth Elementary Middle School and will require all Rotarian hands on deck to ensure a successful event. All proceeds will be dedicated to the Ellsworth Rotary Club Scholarship and Community Giving Programs.
 
President Clyde Cushing shared a thank you letter from Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital Urology Department recognizing our second quarter happy dollars contribution of $1,014.00.
 
Guest Speaker:  Jessica and Olive Oram shared their experiences participating in the Miss and Mrs. Maine / America Women of Service Pageants. The Maine / America pageant focuses on sisterhood and community service with an  emphasis on Bully Prevention Programming in schools across the state and America. You can learn more about the organization and their community service efforts by visiting their website: https://www.pageantplanet.com/directory/category/pageant
 
 Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Carl Lusby.
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