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
Thank you to all who helped set the room up and take it down. We appreciate it!
Guests- Carol and Louman Phinney, Ebony and Larry Dowling, Candace Davis, Candy B.
Birthdays: Lisa Parsons and PJ Keenan
Wedding Anniversaries: Stephanie Baillargeon, Jack Frost, Kelly Brown
Club Anniversaries: Mary Beth Harmon
Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Saxon Tinto, Michael Houslen, Candy Tracey Shaffer and Kent Weisner
50/50: $9
Happy Dollars: 1st Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Polio Plus
The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Tracey Shaffer, Jo Cooper, Carol Jordan and Lori Googins.
Polio Cups: Reminder to donate to Polio! For every $1 donated, 7 children are vaccinated.
ROTARY BUSINESS:
"MOVEMBER" MUSTACHE GROWING CONTEST - MENS HEALTH AWARNESS MUSTACHE GROWING 50/50. CONTEST 1 NOV. THROUGH 26 Nov. 1st Prize 25%, 2nd Prize 15%, 3rd Prize 10%. *50% will be donated to MCMH Urology Dept. for screening equipment. *SUPPORTERS CAN ALSO PARTICIPATE BY DESIGNATING A PARTICIPANT and if the participant wins, share in the 1st, 2nd or 3rd place winning. *Judges will consider fullness, neatness and facial improvement on Nov. 28th. Entry fee is $10 per person.
Nominating Committee: It is that time of year for considering a leadership position in the club. Nominations for Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and President Elect are available. Please see anyone on the Board to express your interest in one of these positions.
World Polio Day: is October 24th and we will participate with the YMCA on a walk at 11:00am. On October 20th the first walk will start at 10:00 am at Knowlton Park, then a family walk at 12:30 at the High School Track followed by fellowship at Fogtown from 3-5 pm. Fogtown will be donating 10% of sales to polio. T-shirts are available for sale for $15. One design has the polio logo and the other design is purple and gives polio the finger.
Volunteer Hours: Please let Tricia Quirk know if you have volunteered in the community outside of Rotary.
Guest Speakers: Members of the Ellsworth Fire Department were these week’s guest speakers. They spoke to the club about fire safety and how to properly use a fire extinguisher.
Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson