Opening Ceremonies: Past President Jo Cooper called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm with opening remarks and the pledge of allegiance.
Jo thanked Bob and Mary Thomas for taking care of Sergeant at Arms duties, Ashley Johnson for taking minutes, Clyde Cushing for managing Zoom and everyone for help set up and take down the room.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests: Dom Efter of the Ellsworth Noontime Club, Susan Boyce-Cormiar and Mike Cormiar of the Farmington Club, Ellen Koors and Carin Sychterz.
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!
Rotary Business/Upcoming events/Volunteer Opportunities:
Thank You Cards from Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry and Star 97.7 Radio for our visit to talk about the Pancake Breakfast.
75th Logo Apparel Items Are Here! If you ordered from Debbie and Lincoln last month, they are passing them out. Shirts and Aprons! If you didn’t get a chance to place an order, please reach out!
Rotary Blueberry Pancake Breakfast – Saturday, August 2nd under the big white tent at the Downeast Family YMCA Parking lot in Ellsworth. Sell or buy your tickets. Flyers available.
Tip Jar for the Waiter: Reminder to tip the waiter when ordering a meal at the weekly meetings.
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!
50-50 won by Arlyn Whitelaw - $8
Happy Dollars– 1st quarter Happy Dollars will be going towards Cody's Closet This is a great opportunity to support children in our Foster Care system in Maine and meet their needs. Several Rotarians shared happy thoughts.
Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speaker was Mark Politte. Mark is the owner of Stanley Subaru and Stanley Chevrolet, two respected dealerships in the automotive industry known for their guest-first culture and strong community values. A graduate of Purdue University, where he studied engineering and met his wife, Mark brings both analytical thinking and heart to everything he does. Together, he and his wife have raised three adult children who are now making their own marks around the globe.
Mark has been deeply rooted in his local community for decades. He is a founding charter member and repeat board member of the Ellsworth Noontime Rotary and has served on the boards of several nonprofits throughout the region. His dedication to service and leadership has earned him national recognition, including being named the 2024 Subaru Love Promise Customer and Community Retailer of the Year, and a finalist for Time Magazine’s 2024 Dealer of the Year.
Whether he's leading a team or serving on a board, Mark brings a thoughtful, grounded perspective shaped by years of experience, a commitment to excellence, and a deep belief in giving back.
Polio Cups: Reminder to donate to Polio! For every $1 donated, 7 children are vaccinated.
Next week at Rotary- There is no meeting on August 5th. Our next meeting will be on August 12th at Fogtown Brewing Company at 5:30pm for dinner and fellowship. We hope to see you there!
Respectfully submitted Ashley Johnson
