Opening Ceremonies: President Rebeeca Greenlaw called the meeting to order and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Rotary Opening Words: Rebecca Greenlaw
Sargent at Arms: Peter Farragher and Lincoln Ehrlenbach
Zoom – Clyde Cushing
Thank you to all who helped set the room up and take it down. We appreciate it!
Guests: John Shoppe, Grace Robinson, Bonnie Ray and Laurie Fogelman
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:
Tip Jar for the Waiter: Reminder to tip the waiter when ordering a meal at the weekly meetings.
Paul Harris Fellow Recognition Ceremony: April 22nd at China Hill.
The 2025 Sheriff’s Cup: Organized by the Downeast Family YMCA and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department will be coming held on March 7, 8, and 9 at the Ellsworth Elementary Middle School, the Ellsworth High School, and the Wiggins Center in Ellsworth. If any Rotarians are interested in volunteering, please call Zach Ames at 207-667-3086 or email him at zames@defymca.org.
Rotary Craft Fair: April 26th at EEMS from 9am-1pm. Setup will be the day before. Please donate yard sale items for the Rotary Table. No Furniture or Clothing.
75th Anniversary Celebration: We are excited to invite you to the Ellsworth Rotary Club’s 75th Anniversary Celebration! Please mark your calendar and join us for an evening of camaraderie, reflection, and celebration. Saturday, June 28, 2025- 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Location: Moore Community Center, 125 State Street, Ellsworth. Enjoy: Cocktails & Hors oeuvres. Stay tuned for more details and formal invitations to follow!
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!
Volunteer Hours: Please let Tricia Quirk know if you have volunteered in the community outside of Rotary.
Door Prizes: Bonnie Ray and Linda Elliott
50/50: $10 to Debbie Ehrlenbach
Happy Dollars: 3rd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: HCTC Skills USA. The following gave Happy Dollars: Debbie Ehrlenbach, Laurie Fogelman, Jess Remick, Jack Frost, Carl Lusby, Linda Elliott, Jodie Cushing, Nancy Mayo, and Peter Farragher.
Guest Speaker: Our guest speaker this week was PJ Keenan. She spoke about her experience and her story of being a Rainbow Girl of the Ellsworth Assembly #9. Rainbow is a non-profit organization that strives to give girls the tools, training, and encouragement to let their individual spirits shine bright. By providing members with a safe, fun, caring environment where responsible, older girls can interact and mentor younger girls through family involvement.
By participating in fun events and activities, keeping up with new friends and traveling to different cities and states, members experience the excitement of what a productive life has to offer.
From volunteering for different charities, to working to improve their public speaking, to mastering the lessons of Rainbow, members tackle lots of challenging hurdles but ultimately walk away with a sense of pride and accomplishment.
Whether they dream of becoming a successful veterinarian, a talented musician, or the owner of their own company, Rainbow Girls learn that they can accomplish anything and that they can make a difference.
Polio Cups: Reminder to donate to Polio! For every $1 donated, 7 children are vaccinated.
Next week at Rotary- March 11th – Guest Speaker Cara Romano, Heart of Ellsworth.
Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson
