Opening Ceremonies: President Rebecca Greenlaw called the meeting to order and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Rotary Opening Words: Rebecca Greenlaw
Sergeant at Arms: Bob and Mary Thomas
Zoom – Clyde Cushing
Thank you to all who helped set the room up and take it down. We appreciate it!
Birthdays and Anniversaries: Each week birthdays and anniversaries wishes will be sent from the club via email with an electronic greeting card. Be on the lookout for yours!
Guests- Candace Davis, Eric Davis, Sandra McWhirtee and Elizabeth Alteri
ROTARY BUSINESS:
Rotary Member Induction: Candace Davis was inducted into the club as our newest member. Welcome to the club Candace!
Join a Rotary Committee: Rebecca Greenlaw encourages club members to join a committee within the club. Learn more about Rotary and how you can help!
Volunteer Hours: Please let Tricia Quirk know if you have volunteered in the community outside of Rotary.
50/50: $8 to Saxton Tinto
Happy Dollars: 3nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: This will be decided next week at the Board of Directors meeting. Stay tuned!
The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Saxton Tinto, Carl Lusby, Fred Breyer, Peter Farragher, JoAnn Rodick and Laura Pellerano.
Guest Speaker: Elizabeth Alteri of Healthy Acadia's INSPIRE Recovery Center was our guest speaker.
Elizabeth oversees the day-to-day operations of Healthy Acadia's INSPIRE Recovery Center in Ellsworth. She provides guidance and support for staff and volunteers, and ensures that INSPIRE is a positive, welcoming, non-judgmental space for community members accessing the Center's programs, resource and facility.
Established in September 2021 and located at 24 Church Street, Ellsworth, Maine (the former DMV building). The INSPIRE Center is a dynamic community space for people in recovery to come together in a safe, fun, and comfortable place while connecting with others in the recovery community. The Center serves as a community hub for recovery meetings, recovery coaching services, complementary programs and services such as yoga and journaling, or simply connecting with others over coffee. INSPIRE Recovery Center is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. They also provide an overnight warming center during the cold months for those who need it.
For more information, call the Center at (207) 412-2288 or contact:
Beth Alteri, INSPIRE Manager beth.alteri@healthyacadia.org
Amber Kennedy, INSPIRE Activities Coordinator: amber.kennedy@healthyacadia.org
Next week’s guest speaker: Dr. Heidi Omlar. She will be talking about Armenia with the Genocide Education Project.
Polio Cups: Reminder to donate to Polio! For every $1 donated, 7 children are vaccinated.
Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson
