Opening Ceremonies: President Jodie Cushing called the meeting to order and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Sergeant at Arms: Clyde Cushing
Zoom – Michael Houslen
Guests- John Califano, Grace Robinson, John Shoppe, Matthew Collins
Thank you to all who helped set the room up and take it down. We appreciate it!
Club Anniversaries: Larry Fernald, Rob Hemenway, Lincoln Ehrlenbach
Birthdays: Laura Pellerano, Fred Beyer, Iris Simon
Wedding Anniversaries – Linda Elliott, Linda Fuller
Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Debbie Ehrlenbach, Carl Lusby, Marian Wells
50/50: $11 to Jodie Cushing
Happy Dollars: 1st Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Polio Plus
The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Jodie Cushing, Grace Robinson, Debbie Ehrlenbach, Rebecca Greenlaw, John Califano, Lincoln Ehrlenbach, Dave Wells, Tricia Quirk, Laura Pellerano and Nancy Mayo.
Polio Cups: Reminder to donate to Polio! For every $1 donated, 7 children are vaccinated.
ROTARY BUSINESS:
Bar Harbor Rotary Breakfast on July 4th – Any Rotarians who would like to help out at the Bar Harbor Rotary Breakfast please let Jodie Cushing know.
Partner Program: Letters have gone out to all area businesses.
75th Anniversary Planning: A committee has been formed and all are welcome to join. The event is scheduled for June 28th, 2025 at the Moore Center.
Volunteer Hours: Please let Tricia Quirk know if you have volunteered in the community outside of Rotary.
Rotary Club Dues: Rotary dues are to be given to Tricia Quirk in person or mailed to the club at PO Box 741 in Ellsworth asap.
Rotary Blood Drives are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the Elks Lodge in Ellsworth. Please sign up to help. Shifts are from 11:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
RYLA – This September. Looking for candidates to attend ages 18-35. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections. An email was sent out to all members with more info.
2024 Rotary Blueberry Pancake Breakfast – Jodie Cushing has started a committee for this year’s pancake breakfast set for August 3rd. A sign-up sheet is going around at the meeting. The breakfast is 7am to 10am at the Downeast Family YMCA. Our major sponsor is Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. District Governor Dino Marzaro will be there! Posters are available to put up around town or at your work. Tickets are available to buy or sell.
Guest Speaker: President Jodie Cushing shared her goals with club members for the new Rotary Year 2024-2025 with a power point presentation. The Rotary International theme for the new year is “The Magic of Rotary”
The 2024-2025 Board of Directors are:
Rebecca Greenlaw – President Elect
Tricia Quirk – Secretary
Rhonda Parker – Treasurer
Past President – Debbie Ehrlenbach
Clyde Cushing – Club Service Director
April Hartford and Stephanie Baillargeon – Community Service Directors
Kelly Brown – International Director
Gene and Laura Pellerano – Vocational and Youth Services Directors
JoAnn Rodick – Membership Director,
Lincoln Ehrlenbach – Foundation Chair
Cindy Shoppe – Community Support Chair
Ashley Johnson – Publicity and Public Relations Chair
Rotary Activity: Clyde Cushing provided an activity “What is the Magic of Rotary.” Club member spilt up into two large groups to discuss and shared their thoughts.
Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson
