Opening Ceremonies: President Jodie Cushing called the meeting to order and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Sergeant at Arms: Carl Lusby and Tricia Quirk
Zoom – Michael Houslen
Guests- John Califano, Grace Robinson, John Shoppe
Thank you to all who helped set the room up and take it down. We appreciate it!
Visiting Rotarian: Osman Sari
Wedding Anniversaries – Rod Fox
Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Carol Jordan, Osmam Sari, Clyde Cushing, John Shoppe.
50/50: $16 to Michael Houslen
Happy Dollars: 1st Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Polio Plus
The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Michael Houslen, Debbie and Lincoln Ehrlenbach, Peter Farrager, Linda Elliott, Pam Cushing, Clyde Cushing, Carl Lusby, Jo Cooper, Tracy Shaffer.
Polio Cups: Reminder to donate to Polio! For every $1 donated, 7 children are vaccinated.
ROTARY BUSINESS:
2022-2023 Polio Award to the Club from the District. Congratulations!
Tracy Shaffer presented a Citation to Clyde Cushing from the District for his service to Rotary. Congratulations!
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: Maine Game Warden, Eric Rudolph was our guest speaker. Eric has been employed as a Game Warden since 2009. Currently he is assigned to the Ellsworth Patrol which encompasses the City of Ellsworth and the towns of Otis, Mariaville, Hancock, and Fletcher’s Landing Township.
Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson
