Opening Ceremonies: President Rebecca Greenlaw called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm with opening remarks and the pledge of allegiance.
Rebecca thanked Debbie Ehrlenbach for taking care of Sergeant at Arms duties, Ashley for taking minutes, Michael for managing Zoom and everyone for help set up and take down the room.
Guests: Candace Bachorik and Jana Robinson
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:
New Rotary Designs – Shirts, Aprons, totes. Price sheet available to place orders through Debbie and Lincoln Ehrlenbach. Photos below to see!
Rotary Club Dues – Emails have been sent out. Dues are to be paid by July 1st by check, cash or through our PayPal account located on the club’s website.
Volunteer Opportunities: KidsPeace Gold Scramble on June 21st at 8:00am at the Lucerne Inn. Please contact Rebecca Greenlaw to sign up.
Help volunteer to staff our Juneteenth event at Knowlton Park this year - 6-19, 3:30pm - 7:00pm Every year, Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 that Black Americans in Galveston, Texas were first told that they were freed from slavery, nearly two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Annual Juneteenth Downeast events leverage the power of visual arts, spoken word, music, call and response, and group participation/collaboration to: illuminate the continuum of the Black experience in Maine; celebrate the rich legacy and contributions of Black Mainers; honor the dedication and sacrifices of so many in past and present struggles for racial justice; raise awareness about the importance of Juneteenth; and heal, uplift, and reenergize BIPOC members of the community.
Volunteers reach out directly Jana Robinson as well, janasmith.robinson@outlook.com, or 207-347-9008.
Loaves and Fishes Luncheon: June 12th at Noon. It’s not a fundraiser, just a small way of saying thanks and celebrating the amazing donors and community partners who make the pantry possible.
Scholarship Thank You Card: A Thank You Card from a student for their scholarship was mailed to the club.
Rotary Blueberry Pancake Breakfast – Saturday, August 2nd. We are looking for a 100-cup coffee maker to use for the breakfast. This can be burrowed from a friend/family or a local church? Let Lincoln Ehrlenbach know.
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!
Door prizes were won by Clyde Cushing, Ray Williams, Carl Lusby, Candace Bachorik and JoAnn Rodick.
50-50 won by Nancy Mayo - $5
Happy dollars this quarter go the Scholarship Fund – Several Rotarians shared happy thoughts
Guest Speaker: Our guest speakers were Lincoln Ehrlenbach and Ashley Johnson. They provided a presentation about the Rotary Foundation and Ellsworth Maine Rotary Club Foundation. Haven’s Fudge was shared with everyone!
Polio Cups: Reminder to donate to Polio! For every $1 donated, 7 children are vaccinated.
Next week at Rotary- June 10th – Guest Speaker Melanie Dresser of Camp CaPella.
Respectfully submitted Ashley Johnson
