Opening Ceremonies: President Jo Cooper called the meeting to order. Invocation by Larry Fernald and we said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Greeter: Laurie Fogelman (and Marian Wells was our Well Wisher for the evening).
Sargent at Arms: Julie and Tony Bouchard
Guests: Ruth Moore
Birthdays: Mike Marino-7/21
Club Anniversaries: Alicia Johnson- 1 year as of 7/17
Wedding Anniversaries: Bill Casale – 7/20 (+ Jennie; 28 years)
Door Prizes: Gene, Arlyn, Larry, Jane, Fred
50/50: Clyde, $16 – donated all back for being happy it was not raining.
Happy Dollars Highlights: This quarter’s recipient of happy dollars is Polio Plus: The following people donated for the cause or other reasons, including jokes told and paid for by Bill and Fred; Carl, Rod, Allegra, Gene, Terry, Marshall, Jane, Dave Wheaton, Laurie, and Arlyn.
Rotary Business:
Dr. David Jardine and Meredith Bishop were inducted into the Club as affiliates under a corporate membership held by The Audiology Center of Maine. Welcome David and Meredith!
A pancake breakfast update was provided by Lincoln: event to be held August 3rd in the parking lot of the Downeast YMCA; members were reminded to collect posters and tickets to sell.
Marc spoke of an upcoming community service project painting the Ellsworth Free Medical Clinic on Saturday, July 20 between 8-4.
Program/Speaker: Dale Hamilton, Executive Director of Community Health and Counseling Services (CHCS), spoke to the Club about CHCS’ services generally (offered through offices in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock and Washington Counties), and services available to Hancock County residents, including mental health, home health, hospice, and primary care. He spoke about the collaborative approach CHCS takes with respect to other service organizations available in a specific area so that they are providing those health care services that are needed and valued by the communities and individuals they serve.
Respectfully submitted by Arlyn Whitelaw
