President Jodie Cushing welcomed everyone and lead the group in the pledge of allegiance.
Jodie thanked Debbie for taking notes, Clyde for Sargeant at Arms, Mike for Zoom Administrator
Guests were welcomed: Matt Montgomery, Luman and Carol Phinney and Candy Bachoraik as were the speakers; Corey Bagley and Michelle Cote.
Birthdays celebrated were Nancy Mayo, September 26 and Patricia Quirk, September 29th. Rotarians with wedding anniversaries are Larry Fernald, Jo Cooper, and Lisa Parsons.
Door prize winners were Carl, Pam, and Matt. Nancy Mayo won the 50/50 of $10 donating it all to the cause, which this quarter is polio. Rotarians who gave happy dollars included Carl, Candy, Tricia, Lori, Dave, Debbie, and Cindy.
Tricia provided a summary of the upcoming polio awareness opportunities planned for October. Polio walks will be held Sunday October 20th starting with Knowlton Park from 10:00-11:30, then a family walk at the EEMS Track from 12:30-2:30 with snacks and drinks. At 3:00-5:00 all are welcome to fellowship at Fogtown Brewing where 10% of the day sales up to $300 will be donated to the cause. Come join the fun and support a local business supporting the cause.
On World Polio Day, Thursday October 24th from 11:00 – 12:00 join the Downeast Family YMCA walking group.
T-shirts and stickers will be available for purchase at club meetings for $15. Other area Rotary clubs have been invited to join us.
In support of Bangor Savings Bank efforts to collect peanut butter and jelly, the club will accept PB&J donations next meeting. For everyone bringing in PB&J, they will have the opportunity to win a “sweet surprise.”
Kelly updated the members on the upcoming Pancake Breakfast, Saturday September 28th at EEMS from 7:00-10:00. Rotarians can assist in various ways on Friday September 27th starting at 3:00 or during the breakfast on Saturday. The greatest need is for cafeteria help. A signup sheet is on the back table or email Kelly Brown at kbrown@nextstepdvproject.org.
Clyde provided an update on Trunk or Treat. This years’ theme is Storybook Ball and the event will be at the Downeast Family YMCA. Donations of candy are appreciated as its expected that 750-900 kids will be in attendance. Come the evening of the event dressed in your favorite storybook character.
Debbie updated the club on the DeMeyer Field Project. To date $155,000 has been raised. RF Jordan will begin the groundwork after October 12th, once challenger programs are complete for the season. HCTC students have been invited to help put the playground together. Volunteer dates to be determined, hopefully some in November and March/April. More to come.
Debbie passed out membership night invitations to those in the room. Membership night is Tuesday October 8th 5:30pm at China Hill. Appetizers, desserts, and beverages will be available to members attending at a cost of $15, complimentary to guests. Please let JoAnn know by October 1st if you plan to attend and bring a guest at jrodick@mainecf.org.
Guest speakers Corey Bagley and Michelle Cote presented on Wreaths Honoring Veterans at Woodbine a non-profit organization. The organization mission is “Honor, Teach and Remember.” It has two goals: first to identify all veterans at Woodbine and help Kyle, a high school senior, raise funds to cover the cost of placing a wreath at each grave. The organization will continue his efforts. The organization has completed identifying veterans in the upper part of the cemetery and working now on the remaining areas. They are fundraising now to cover the cost of 1200 wreaths. On December 14th, National Wreaths Across America Day, wreaths will be laid at the cemetery. All are welcome to assist. Circulated was a form for ordering wreaths or go directly to the website www:wreathsacrossamerica.org/ME0055 to place an order for Woodbine. Wreaths are $17 each or if 2 are purchased and additional wreath is free.
Respectfully submitted
Debbie Ehrlenbach
