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ROTARY CLUB OF ELLSWORTH, MAINE
Ellsworth
SERVICE ABOVE SELF
Tuesdays at 5:30 PM
China Hill
301 High Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
United States of America
Our club is currently meeting both in person and on zoom. If you'd like more information please contact our club: ellsworthrotaryclub@gmail.com. Come join us for dinner at 5:30pm. Meeting starts at 6:00pm.
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March 19, 2024 Newsletter
Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.
 
Invocation was read by: Mark Remick and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Sergeant at Arms:  Bob and Mary Thomas
 
Setting up Zoom: Michael Houlsen
 
Thank you to all who helped set the room up and take it down. We appreciate it!
 
Guests: Stacie Brown, Saxon Tinto, Andrew Tinto, PJ Keenan, Nina Zeldin, Grace Robinson
 
Birthdays: Becky Sargent and Lincoln Ehrlenbach. Happy Birthday!
 
Club Anniversaries: Dave Wells and Marian Wells.
 
ROTARY BUSINESS:
 
EHS Interact Club Pet Food Drive: The EHS Interact Club is collecting dog cat food wet and dry along with old blankets and towels for Forgotten Felines and the SPCA. They will be at the vendor sale on the 6th and will be presenting their donation to Forgotten Felines at that point.  Bring in your items to the next couple of meetings and Jodie Cushing will bring them to the Interact President. 
 
New Member Induction: We are happy to induct our newest club members!! Stacie Brown and Saxon Tinto. Welcome to the club!
 
 
Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce News: PJ Keenan, Director of the Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce announced The Rotary Club of Ellsworth will be receiving the 2024 Director Award at the Annual Meeting. Congratulations to all club members!
The Annual Meeting is scheduled for May 9th at the Ellsworth YMCA from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
 
 
Polio Cups: Reminder to donate to Polio! For every $1 donated, 7 children are vaccinated.
 
EHS Honors Banquet Date Change: Due to the solar eclipse, the honors banquet has been changed to Wednesday, April 10th. This will be our meeting only for that week.
 
Rotary Cabin Fever Craft Fair: Save the date! April 6th at EEMS. As of today we have 88 tables reserved! We are full! If you would like to join the committee, please let Jodie know. Will need help the day of the event and the day before to help setup. The EHS Interact will have a table as well selling snacks and drinks to raise money.
 
75th Legacy Project: A sub group of the Demeyer Field Committee (Rotary, Little League, and Challenger Little League) is meeting with the contractor and land scape architect to finalize plans and related costs to present to the committee. A landscape architect is now working on the design. Members of the YMCA and Little League are providing input on the playground design, which will include access for handicap children. Once plans are complete, the whole committee will schedule its next meeting.
 
Fundraiser for Demeyer Field Project – May 17th – Big Cats – 5 – 7pm: The Steering Committee has been formed to include representatives from each of the partners on the project plus a member from the Noontime Rotary Club and the Ellsworth Area Chamber. The committee will be meeting every other week through May 8th. Subcommittees will be formed and overseen by a member of the steering committee. The committee selected a sports theme, is identifying and soliciting sponsors, establishing event expectations and structure, reviewing prospects and marketing. A sign-up sheet for the night of the event is available at club meetings. By April 1st, donor prospects will be available for club members to solicit donations. All donations, must be to Becky Sargent’s office no later than April 30th.
 
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.
 
Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Mary Beth Harmon
 
50/50: $15 to Nancy Mayo
 
Happy Dollars: 3rd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Downeast Horizons Special Olympics Program.
 
The following individuals gave Happy Dollars:  Nancy Mayo, Laurie Fogelman, Saxon Tinto, Jodie Cushing, Peter Farragher, Gene Pellerano, Jo Cooper, JoAnn Rodick, Stacie Brown, April Hartford, Carl Lusby, Lincoln Ehrlenbach, Ray Williams and Debbie Ehrlenbach.
 
Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speaker was Nina Zeldin. Nina has served as Healthy Acadia’s Tai Chi for Health Program since its launch in 2014. She teaches six to eight community classes each week and coordinates classes for Healthy Acadia’s Community Instructors. To date, over 3,000 people have participated in the program. Populations reached include adults, children, people in recovery from substance misuse, and developmentally challenged children and young adults. 
 
 Nina’s passion for sharing the health benefits of Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) programs springs from her own experience. Regular tai chi practice helps her manage symptoms of the chronic health conditions she experiences, and she finds joy in helping empower others to improve their health and well-being.  
 
 
 Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
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Fellowship Night at Pat's Pizza - March 14th
 
Club members enjoyed Fellowship Night at Pat's Pizza on March 14th. 
 
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March 12, 2024 Newsletter
 
The Rotary Club of Ellsworth met at UMA Ellsworth Center this week. Club members received a tour and learned what programs are offered. Everyone enjoyed appetizers and fellowship.
 
 
 
 
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March 5, 2024 Newsletter
 
The Rotary Club of Ellsworth presented a check in the amount of $500.00 to Kisma Preserve. BJ Cunningham of Kisma Preserve accepted the check and was also our guest speaker. Kisma Preserve is a donor funded 501-c-3 organization dedicated to exotic animal care and education for over 30 years located in Trenton.
 
Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.
 
Invocation was read by: Linda Rose and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Sergeant at Arms:  Bob and Mary Thomas
 
Setting up Zoom: Clyde Cushing
 
Thank you to all who helped set the room up and take it down. We appreciate it!
 
Guests: BJ Cunningham, Stacie Brown, Saxon Tinto
 
Birthdays: Mary Beth Harmon and Larry Fernald. Happy Birthday!
 
ROTARY BUSINESS:
 
Polio Cups: Reminder to donate to Polio! For every $1 donated, 7 children are vaccinated.
 
Foundation Update:  The 2023-2024 goal for the annual fund is $8,000, as of March 11, 2024 the club has contributed $6,165 to the annual fund.  The 2023-2024 goal for polio is $2,000.  To date, the club has contributed $2,451 for polio.  19 Rotarians have donated to the Annual Fund. This month Fred Beyer won a box of Haven’s Chocolates.
 
Donations: The Rotary Club of Ellsworth presented a check in the amount of $500.00 to Kisma Preserve. BJ Cunningham accepted the check.
 
Rotary Scholarships: Gene Pellerano reported we have received 33 applications. The committee will be reviewing the applications soon. We will be sharing the list of students as they become available -  to sign up to sponsor a student for the HCTC Honors Banquet. The event is April 8th (A Monday evening this year due to the school’s schedule)
 
Fellowship Night at Pat’s Pizza: Our second fellowship night is planned for Thursday, March 14th at Pat’s Pizza at 5:30pm. We have reserved the room to the left of the main dining area. Members can bring family members and will order off the menu.
 
Rotary Fellowship Groups: There are many Rotary Fellowship groups to look up and be a part of. For more information, contact Debbie Ehrlenbach.
 
Rotary Cabin Fever Craft Fair: Save the date! April 6th at EEMS. As of today we have 88 tables reserved! We are full! If you would like to join the committee, please let Jodie know. Will need help the day of the event and the day before to help setup. The EHS Interact will have a table as well selling snacks and drinks to raise money.
 
Partner Program: In a joint letter from the President of the Ellsworth Maine Rotary Club Foundation and the President of the Rotary Club of Ellsworth, Rotarian letters were sent on February 8th. Rotarian donations go directly to the Ellsworth Maine Rotary Club Foundation earmarked for scholarships. To date 7 Rotarians have contributed to the program for a total of $2,750.
 
75th Club Anniversary Celebration: A committee has been formed to plan this event and have met a few times. Please contact Tricia Quirk to help out.
 
75th Legacy Project: A sub group of the Demeyer Field Committee (Rotary, Little League, and Challenger Little League) is meeting with the contractor and land scape architect to finalize plans and related costs to present to the committee. A landscape architect is now working on the design. Members of the YMCA and Little League are providing input on the playground design, which will include access for handicap children. Once plans are complete, the whole committee will schedule its next meeting.
 
Fundraiser for Demeyer Field Project – May 17th – Big Cats – 5 – 7pm: The Steering Committee has been formed to include representatives from each of the partners on the project plus a member from the Noontime Rotary Club and the Ellsworth Area Chamber. The committee will be meeting every other week through May 8th. Subcommittees will be formed and overseen by a member of the steering committee. The committee selected a sports theme, is identifying and soliciting sponsors, establishing event expectations and structure, reviewing prospects and marketing. A sign-up sheet for the night of the event is available at club meetings. By April 1st, donor prospects will be available for club members to solicit donations. All donations, must be to Becky Sargent’s office no later than April 30th.
 
MDI Rotary Club: The MDI Rotary Club is asking for help at their 4th of July Pancake Breakfast. They need help setting up, cookie and cleaning up after the event. There is a sign-up sheet going around.
 
Rotary Leadership Institute – Trainings are available! Two Virtual trainings and one in person in Lewiston. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Rotary. The club pays for the training. Please contact Debbie or Gene for more information to sign up.
 
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.
 
Bike Rodeo: Scheduled for May 18th at EEMS. More details to come!
 
Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Jessica Remick, Stephanie Baillargeon, Kent Weisner, BJ Cunningham, Jack Frost and Dave Wells.
 
50/50: $11 to Rebecca Greenlaw
 
Happy Dollars: 3rd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Downeast Horizons Special Olympics Program.
 
The following individuals gave Happy Dollars:  Rebecca Greenlaw, Gene Pellerano, Lori Googins, Mark Remick, Carl Lusby, Jack Frost, Peter Farragher, Marian Wells, Kelly Brown, Dave Wells, Barbara Clark, Kent Weisner, Stephanie Baillargeon, Lincoln Ehrlenbach, BJ Cunningham and Debbie Ehrlenbach.
 
Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speaker was BJ Cunningham. BJ is a lifelong resident of the Hancock County area. Her career as assistant director at Kisma Preserve began in 1999 where she was quickly immersed into the lifestyle in a trial by fire. Her innate skills and training as an artist required great powers of observation and adaptability - the two most important skills for the job. BJ shared a slideshow of photos of the animals they care for. She spoke about the mission and history of the non-profit. Tours are provided along with overnight experiences. Internship programs are provided.
Donations are always accepted! An expense they consistently need support for is the Veterinary Care and Animal Food/Supplements area. Expenses fluctuate based on circumstances and are difficult to accurately plan. The only consistent is that all prices have risen dramatically in recent times.
Food usage is predicable, veterinary less so. It runs in the tens of thousands per year.
The health of the animals is of course number one priority and involves regular veterinary checkups, vaccinations and prompt intervention when an unexpected health concern arises. We utilize the services of 3 local area veterinarians and online resources.
The quality of food and supplements is crucial to maintain the best health and prevent issues before they happen whenever possible. Certain animals, the Skunk and Bear for example, require a basic food staple that is available online but not locally.
 
Next week’s meeting will be held at UMA Ellsworth Center at the Mill Mall in Ellsworth. A reminder will be sent out to all club members.
 
Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
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2024 President-Elect Training
 
Rotarians Clyde and Jodie Cushing traveled to Massachusetts over the weekend to attend the President-Elect Training. (PETS) It was an honor to meet and hear the incoming President of Rotary International, Stephanie Urchick.
 
February 27, 2024 Newsletter
Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.
 
Invocation was read by: Kelly Brown and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Sergeant at Arms:  Lincoln Ehrlenbach and Jo Cooper
 
Setting up Zoom: Michael Houlsen
 
Thank you to all who helped set the room up and take it down. We appreciate it!
 
Guests: Adam Gray with  his wife Ivy, Grayson Richmond, Stacie Brown, Saxon Tinto, Julian Gilbert
 
Birthdays: Happy Birthday to Michael Houlsen
 
Club Anniversaries: Marc Rich, Nancy Mayo, Julie Bouchard.
 
ROTARY BUSINESS:
 
Donations: The Rotary Club of Ellsworth presented a check in the amount of $750.00 to Birdsacre. The donation will go towards their weather yard expansion project.  Grayson Richmond of Birdsacre accepted the check.
The club also presented a check in the amount of $1,000.00 to Hancock Grammar School. The donation will go towards the school's new playground. Adam Gray, principal of HGS accepted the check.
 
 
MDI Rotary Membership Night: March 6th. An email was sent out for details.
 
Fellowship Night: March 14th at Pat’s Pizza. Bring your family and friends. An email was sent out for details.
 
Rotary Fellowship Groups: There are many Rotary Fellowship groups to look up and be a part of. For more information, contact Debbie Ehrlenbach.
 
Sheriff’s Cup: The Ellsworth YMCA asked if we could help at this year’s Sheriff Cup. The event is March 8,9,10. They would be happy with any help we can provide over the three days. Help is needed with people to run the clock and score board, admission tables, and concessions at both EEMS and EHS while the games take place. This is a great opportunity to help support the program. These are the families that will be impacted the most by our Legacy Project, and the families that we will be asking to support the auction by either donating items or coming to the auction.
 
Rotary Cabin Fever Craft Fair: Save the date! April 6th at EEMS. As of today we have 40 tables reserved! If you would like to join the committee, please let Jodie know. Will need help the day of the event and the day before to help setup.
 
75th Club Anniversary Celebration: A committee is being formed to plan this event. Please contact Tricia Quirk to help out.
 
Legacy Project: Save the date! Our Auction is May 17th. Rotarians Debbie Ehrlenbach, Peter Farragher and Becky Sargent are meeting to start organizing for the event. If anyone would like to join the committee to help, please let Debbie know. E.L. Shea is working on the design plans for the Demeyer Field.
 
MDI Rotary Club: The MDI Rotary Club is asking for help at their 4th of July Pancake Breakfast. They need help setting up, cookie and cleaning up after the event. There is a sign-up sheet going around.
 
Rotary Leadership Institute – Trainings are available! Two Virtual trainings and one in person in Lewiston. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Rotary. The club pays for the training. Please contact Debbie or Gene for more information to sign up.
 
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.
 
Bike Rodeo: Scheduled for May 18th at EEMS. More details to come!
 
Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Rebecca Greenlaw and Mary Beth Harmon.
 
50/50: $11 to Clyde Cushing
 
Happy Dollars: 3rd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Downeast Horizons Special Olympics Program.
 
The following individuals gave Happy Dollars:  Clyde Cushing, Lori Googins, Kelly Brown, Marian Wells, Dave Wells, Marc Rich, Carl Lusby, Nancy Mayo, Peter Farragher, Gene Pellerano, Debbie Ehrlenbach and Jo Cooper.
 
Polio Cups: Reminder to donate to Polio! For every $1 donated, 7 children are vaccinated.
 
Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speaker was District Governor Tina Chapman. Tina gave club members an update on what’s going on in the District. She invites everyone to attend the District Conference on June 21,22,23 in Waterville. You will need to register to attend. All information on the district website at https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50110/
 
Tina spoke about the Mental Health and Wellness of Our Community Members; a project that she is raising awareness and explained it’s vision and mission. She also spoke the District Strategic Plan, New District, Polio across the globe, the Rotary Short-Term Youth Exchange where an information session is available on Zoom on March26th at 6:30pm.
 
Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
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The Rotary Club of Ellsworth Cabin Fever Vendor Sale
 
Over 80 Vendors will be there! $1 admission fee. All proceeds go towards Scholarships to local graduates of Ellsworth High School and Hancock County Technical Center.
February 13, 2024 Newsletter
 
Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.
 
Invocation was read by: Kelly Brown and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Setting up Zoom: Michael Houlsen
 
Thank you to all who helped set the room up and take it down. We appreciate it!
 
ROTARY BUSINESS:
 
Rotary Fellowship Groups: There are many Rotary Fellowship groups to look up and be a part of. For more information, contact Debbie Ehrlenbach.
 
Sheriff’s Cup: The Ellsworth YMCA asked if we could help at this year’s Sheriff Cup. The event is March 8,9,10. They would be happy with any help we can provide over the three days. Help is needed with people to run the clock and score board, admission tables, and concessions at both EEMS and EHS while the games take place. This is a great opportunity to help support the program. These are the families that will be impacted the most by our Legacy Project, and the families that we will be asking to support the auction by either donating items or coming to the auction.
 
Rotary Cabin Fever Craft Fair: Save the date! April 6th at EEMS. As of today we have 40 tables reserved! If you would like to join the committee, please let Jodie know. Will need help the day of the event and the day before to help setup.
 
75th Club Anniversary Celebration: A committee is being formed to plan this event. Please contact Tricia Quirk to help out.
 
Legacy Project: Save the date! Our Auction is May 17th. Rotarians Debbie Ehrlenbach, Peter Farragher and Becky Sargent are meeting to start organizing for the event. If anyone would like to join the committee to help, please let Debbie know. E.L. Shea is working on the design plans for the Demeyer Field.
 
MDI Rotary Club: The MDI Rotary Club is asking for help at their 4th of July Pancake Breakfast. They need help setting up, cookie and cleaning up after the event. There is a sign-up sheet going around.
 
Paul Harris Recognition: Bob Thomas was awarded a Paul Harris +2 Pin. Congratulations!
 
Rotary Leadership Institute – Trainings are available! Two Virtual trainings and one in person in Lewiston. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Rotary. The club pays for the training. Please contact Debbie or Gene for more information to sign up.
 
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.
 
Bike Rodeo: Scheduled for May 18th at EEMS. More details to come!
 
Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Lincoln Ehrlenbach, Lori Googins, Clyde Cushing.
 
50/50: Clyde Cushing
 
Happy Dollars: 3rd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Downeast Horizons Special Olympics Program.
 
The following individuals gave Happy Dollars:  Clyde Cushing, Gene Pellerano, Lincoln Ehrlenbach, Peter Farragher, Kelly Brown, JoAnn Rodick, Kent Weisner, Lori Googins, and Debbie Ehrlenbach.
 
Polio Cups: Reminder to donate to Polio! For every $1 donated, 7 children are vaccinated.
 
Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speaker was Deputy Rob Morang. Rob has worked in Law Enforcement since 1996 starting with the Bar Harbor Police Department and has worked for the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office for 19 years.
 Rob was promoted to Sergeant recently. He is a DARE Officer and serves as a mentor for the Northern New England DARE Training Team based in New Hampshire.  He is also the State of Maine DARE Coordinator.
 
Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson                                                                                               
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Cancelled Meeting - February 20th
Unfortunately we will be cancelling the club meeting - February 20th.  Our guest speaker is unable to attend.  We will be together again on Tuesday, February 27th when our guest speaker will be our District Governor, Tina Chapman.  Enjoy your week.
 
 
February 6, 2024 Newsletter
 
Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.
 
Invocation was read by: Ashley Johnson and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Sergeant at Arms:  Tony and Julie Bouchard
 
Setting up Zoom: Clyde Cushing
 
Thank you to all who helped set the room up and take it down. We appreciate it!
 
Guests:  HCTC Staff, Students with their families
 
50/50: $14 to Stacie Brown
 
Happy Dollars: 3rd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Downeast Horizons Special Olympics Program.
 
The following individuals gave Happy Dollars:  Stacie Brown, JoAnn Rodick, Barbara Clark, Fred Beyer, Linda Elliott, Carl Lusby, Laura Pellerano, Gene Pellerano, Debbie Ehrlenbach, Lori Googins, Laurie Fogelman, Lincoln Ehrlenbach, Marian Wells.
 
Door Prizes: Lucky winners were Ashley Johnson, Linda Elliott, Nancy Mayo and Dave Wells.
 
Polio Cups: Reminder to donate to Polio! For every $1 donated, 7 children are vaccinated.
 
HCTC Student Recognition: The Rotary Club of Ellsworth honored four outstanding students from Hancock County Technical Center in Law Enforcement, Early Childhood Education, Welding Technology and Multimedia Design. Congratulations to Mercedes Taungatu'a, Kelsey Lambert, Miah Coffin and Nova Dennison!
 
Our guest speakers were Dotty Small and Lori Googins. It was another great night partnering with HCTC to recognize and encourage excellence in technical education!
 
Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson
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January 30, 2024 Newsletter
 
 
Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.
 
Invocation was read by: Nancy Mayo and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Sergeant at Arms:  Lincoln Ehrlenbach and Julie Clark
 
Setting up Zoom: Clyde Cushing
 
Thank you to all who helped set the room up and take it down. We appreciate it!
 
Guests:  Sheena Whittaker and Nicole Woodman
 
Visiting Rotarians: Dave & Betty Parsons, Sara Lesko, Sarah Joy
 
Club Anniversaries:  Fred Beyer 7 Years, Mark Remick 21 Years (Correction from last week: Clyde and Pam Cushing 8 years)
 
Birthdays: Stephanie Baillargeon on January 31st
 
ROTARY BUSINESS:
Rotary Learning Center: Thank you to Dave Wells, Rebecca Greenlaw, Michael Houlsen, Clyde Cushing, Benedetta Pellerano, Jodie Cushing and Mary Beth Harmon for completing the modules!
 
Rotary Fellowship Groups: There are many Rotary Fellowship groups to look up and be a part of. For more information, contact Debbie Ehrlenbach.
 
Awarding of Checks to Non-Profits: The Rotary Club of Ellsworth presented checks to the following businesses:
$1,000.000 to Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital - Money was raised for our annual "Movember for Men's Health". Proceeds will go towards their Urology Department.
$225.00 to The Ellsworth Public Library - Passes to the Maine Discover Museum. (This pass was used 50 times during the year 2023. It's a favorite!)
 
EHS Interact Club: The Rotary Club of Ellsworth supported the Ellsworth High School Interact Club food drive for the high school Campus Food Pantry.
The Interact Club did a donation drive of non-perishable food/snacks that can be easily accessed and consumed without much preparation.
 
 
International Project: The club raised $5,000.00 to go towards our International project of PROTESIS FOR THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. The money was raised through Happy Dollars and the Autumn Gold Pancake Breakfast. The need for prosthetics in the Dominican Republic and our support of this project continues. As a club we hope to send a check for $5,000 thru the Rotary Club of Portland 501c3 non-profit organization to Centro De Protesis, of the Dominican Republic to purchase nine leg socket adapters and thus provide the “Gift of Walking” to nine individuals. Thank you to Dave and Marian Wells for leading this!
 
 
Sheriff’s Cup: The Ellsworth YMCA asked if we could help at this year’s Sheriff Cup. The event is March 8,9,10. They would be happy with any help we can provide over the three days. Help is needed with people to run the clock and score board, admission tables, and concessions at both EEMS and EHS while the games take place. This is a great opportunity to help support the program. These are the families that will be impacted the most by our Legacy Project, and the families that we will be asking to support the auction by either donating items or coming to the auction.
 
Rotary Cabin Fever Craft Fair: Save the date! April 6th at EEMS. As of today we have 40 tables reserved! If you would like to join the committee, please let Jodie know. Will need help the day of the event and the day before to help setup.
 
75th Club Anniversary Celebration: A committee is being formed to plan this event. Please contact Tricia Quirk to help out.
 
Legacy Project: Save the date! Our Auction is May 17th. Rotarians Debbie Ehrlenbach, Peter Farragher and Becky Sargent are meeting to start organizing for the event. If anyone would like to join the committee to help, please let Debbie know. E.L. Shea is working on the design plans for the Demeyer Field.
 
Zoom Enhancement Group: Meeting after tonight’s Rotary meeting for a few minutes.
 
Rotary Leadership Institute – Trainings are available! Two Virtual trainings and one in person in Lewiston. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Rotary. The club pays for the training. Please contact Debbie or Gene for more information to sign up.
 
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.
 
Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Julie Clark, Pam Cushing and Dave Wells.
 
50/50: $7 to Pam Cushing
 
Happy Dollars: 3rd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Downeast Horizons Special Olympics Program.
The following individuals gave Happy Dollars:  Pam Cushing, Jodie Cushing, Ashley Johnson, Kent Weisner, Kelly Brown, Nancy Mayo, Marian Wells, Debbie Ehrlenbach, and Gene Pellerano.
 
Polio Cups: Reminder to donate to Polio! For every $1 donated, 7 children are vaccinated.
 
Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speakers were Sarah Joy and Dr. Sheena Whittaker both of Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital. They spoke about the updates at the hospital such as the birthing center, Med Surge Unit, Improving the Cardiology and Breast Health facilities.
The hospital is focusing on health and wellbeing of their employees.  Finding ways to keep them to stay – providing a rewards program, and trainings. The challenges they are facing is recruitment of staff, long term care and recruitment of providers.
 
Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
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January 23, 2024 Newsletter
Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.
 
Invocation was read by: Jo Cooper and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Sergeant at Arms:  Lincoln Ehrlenbach and Jo Cooper
 
Setting up Zoom: Clyde Cushing
 
Guests:  Stacie Brown, Kent Weisner, Grace Robinson
 
Visiting Rotarians: Kent Weisner
 
Club Anniversaries: Pam and Clyde Cushing 6 years
 
ROTARY BUSINESS:
 
New Member Induction: Kent Weiser was inducted as our newest member! Kent was a member of a club in Florida. Welcome to the club Kent!
 
 
Celebration Cake: Everyone enjoyed a piece of cake in honor of Ray Williams for his 46 Years as a Rotarian.
 
Thank you Cards: We received Thank You Cards from KidsPeace, Healthy Acadia and Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry.
 
Paul Harris Fellow Recognition: Congratulations Debbie Ehrlenbach for earning her Paul Harris +4.
 
 
EHS Interact Club: The students first service project is a food drive for the EHS food pantry to help their fellow students. Let’s show our Rotary support to these 6 teens and bring in some food to the next meeting. If you can’t make the meeting Jodie know and we can arrange a pick up. Let’s show this group that we are here for them and support their program.
 
Sheriff’s Cup: The Ellsworth YMCA asked if we could help at this year’s Sheriff Cup. The event is March 8,9,10. They would be happy with any help we can provide over the three days. Help is needed with people to run the clock and score board, admission tables, and concessions at both EEMS and EHS while the games take place. This is a great opportunity to help support the program. These are the families that will be impacted the most by our Legacy Project, and the families that we will be asking to support the auction by either donating items or coming to the auction.
 
Rotary Cabin Fever Craft Fair: Save the date! April 6th at EEMS. As of today we have 40 tables reserved!
 
Legacy Project: Save the date! Our Auction is May 17th. Please save the date. Rotarians Debbie Ehrlenbach, Peter Farragher and Becky Sargent are meeting to start organizing for the event. If anyone would like to join the committee to help, please let Debbie know.
E.L. Shea is working on the design plans for the Demeyer Field.
 
Rotary Learning Center - Rotary Learning Center was introduced at our November 28th club meeting. Club members can earn makeups and have a donation in their honor to Rotary International Annual Fund by completing 15–20-minute training modules in the Rotary Learning Center.  For now, the program will go through January 31 2024.
 
Rotary Leadership Institute – Trainings are available! This is a great opportunity to learn more about Rotary. The club pays for the training. Please contact Debbie for more information to sign up.
 
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.
 
Michael Houlsen received recognition for winning 3rd Place for our Club’s Movember contest. Michael was not able to attend the contest back in November.
 
 
Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Julie Clark, Pam Cushing and Dave Wells.
 
50/50: $11 to Cindy Shoppe
 
Happy Dollars: 3rd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Downeast Horizons Special Olympics Program.
 
The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Cindy Shoppe, Grace Robinson, Max Dietshe, Gene Pellerano, Ashley Johnson, Marian Wells, Lincoln Ehrlenbach, Dave Wells, Kent Weiser, Jo Cooper and Debbie Ehrlenbach.
 
Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speaker was Detective Corey Bagley of the Ellsworth Police Department. Since 1990, Corey has been working in the law enforcement field.  Starting his law enforcement career as a part-time Corrections Officer at the Hancock County Jail, then as a Hancock County sheriff deputy first for Swans Island then as a full-time patrol deputy.  In 1992 Corey attended the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.  Corey has worked in law enforcement for 31 years holding positions in Hancock County as: Patrol Deputy-DARE Officer-Maine Drug Enforcement Special Agent and Supervisor-Patrol Lieutenant and Chief Deputy.
 
Corey spoke to the club about the differences between the sheriff’s dept., the police dept. and the state police and how they work together. He explained that the amount of calls they receive on an annual basis. The calls have increased each year. Corey explained how drug cases, scams and assaults have changed over the years.
 
Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
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January 16, 2024 Newsletter
This meeting was Zoom only due to the snow storm.
 
Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.
 
Invocation was read by: Debbie Ehrlenbach and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Setting up Zoom: Ashley Johnson
 
Guests:  Linda Rose
 
ROTARY BUSINESS:
New Member Induction: Linda Rose was inducted as our newest member! Welcome to the club Linda!
 
Sheriff’s Cup: The Ellsworth YMCA asked if we could help at this year’s Sheriff Cup. The event is March 8,9,10. They would be happy with any help we can provide over the three days. Help is needed with people to run the clock and score board, admission tables, and concessions at both EEMS and EHS while the games take place. This is a great opportunity to help support the program. These are the families that will be impacted the most by our Legacy Project, and the families that we will be asking to support the auction by either donating items or coming to the auction.
 
Rotary Cabin Fever Craft Fair: Save the date! April 6th at EEMS. As of today we have 40 tables reserved!
 
Legacy Project: Save the date! Our Auction is May 17th. Please save the date. Rotarians Debbie Ehrlenbach, Peter Farragher and Becky Sargent are meeting to start organizing for the event. If anyone would like to join the committee to help, please let Debbie know.
E.L. Shea is working on the design plans for the Demeyer Field.
 
Rotary Learning Center - Rotary Learning Center was introduced at our November 28th club meeting. Club members can earn makeups and have a donation in their honor to Rotary International Annual Fund by completing 15–20-minute training modules in the Rotary Learning Center.  For now, the program will go through January 31 2024.
 
Rotary Leadership Institute – Trainings are available! This is a great opportunity to learn more about Rotary. The club pays for the training. Please contact Debbie for more information to sign up.
 
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.
 
Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
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Happy New Year!
 
Happy New Year from The Rotary Club of Ellsworth. We hope to see you at our next meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. 
December 12, 2023 Newsletter
 
Congratulations to our newest Paul Harris Fellow: Pam Cushing!
 
Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.
 
Invocation was read by:  Kelly Brown and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Sergeant at Arms:  Bob and Mary Thomas
 
Setting up Zoom: Clyde Cushing
 
Guests:  Stacie Brown, Don Cooper, Trinity Brown, Kent Weisner
 
Visiting Rotarians: Kent Weisner
 
Birthdays: Ashley Johnson
 
ROTARY BUSINESS:
 
Annual Meeting: The following Officers for the 2024-2025 club year were voted unanimously:
President: Jodie Cushing, President Elect: Rebecca Greenlaw, Secretary: Tricia Quirk, Treasurer: Rhonda Parker. 
 
The Club Bylaws were approved.
 
Paul Harris Fellow Recognition: Congratulations to our newest Paul Harris Fellow: Pam Cushing!
 
Partner Program Update: As of today, 39 businesses have donated to the program at $11,000.
 
December 19th Meeting/Cookie Exchange - In the spirit of giving, at our club meeting on December 19th, along with wrapping gifts for the children at KidsPeace, we would like to include signing Christmas cards for residents at Seaport Village in Ellsworth and collection/sharing of cookies.  Please bring cookies to share that evening with a few extra to make 4 boxes for first responders in the area: Ellsworth Police Department, Ellsworth Fire Department, Hancock County Sheriff Department and Maine Coast Hospital.
 
EHS Interact Club: The EHS Interact Club met earlier in the week and the new advisor is Dotty Small.
 
Rotary Learning Center - Rotary Learning Center was introduced at our November 28th club meeting. Club members can earn makeups and have a donation in their honor to Rotary International Annual Fund by completing 15–20-minute training modules in the Rotary Learning Center.  For now, the program will go through January 31 2024.
 
Rotary Leadership Institute – Trainings are available via Zoom and Online. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Rotary.
 
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.
 
Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Kent Wisener, Marian Wells, Carl Lusby and Julie Clark
 
50/50: $17 to Clyde Cushing
 
Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: The Club’s Prosthetics Project to the Centro De Protesis of the Dominican Republic. All these funds will bring us close to our goal of $5,400 for nine leg socket adapters, thus providing the “Gift of Walking.”
 
The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Clyde Cushing, Carl Lusby, Jo Cooper, Lincoln Ehrlenbach, Mike Marino, Rob Hemenway, Pam Cushing, Jodie Cushing, Rhonda Parker, Laurie Fogelman, Kelly Brown, Laura Pellerano, Gene Pellerano, Debbie Ehrlenbach, JoAnn Rodick and Dave Wells.
 
Christmas Gift to Waitress Jamie: The club gave our waitress Jamie a Christmas gift thanking her for serving the club throughout the year. We appreciate it! 
 
 
Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speaker was Dr. Anne Langston Noll. She is a PhD, MSc, MA, and BSc in marine biology, sea farming, research, and other geeky marine things.
Anne is an aquaculture researcher and project manager, an oyster farmer, and a marine educator based in Orland, Maine. Her career in aquaculture began in Scotland in 1995 at the Scottish Office Fisheries Research Service marine laboratory in Aberdeen, and from there led to work-related aquaculture adventures in Norway, Ireland, and elsewhere in Scotland.
 
Anne moved from Scotland to Maine in 2011 and was the inaugural Associate Director of the Aquaculture Research Institute at the University of Maine. Anne joined the Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center in 2020 and is now the Associate Director there managing a portfolio of 15-20 research and education projects.
 
 
Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
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December 19, 2023 Newsletter
 
Club members enjoyed the Annual Holiday Party! Everyone wrapped presents for KidsPeace, signed Christmas cards for Seaport Village and collected cookies that will be given to First Responders in the Ellsworth area.
Merry Christmas! Click on the link below to see the photos!
 
December 5, 2023 Newsletter
 Click on the link to see the photos from the meeting! https://ellsworthrotary.org/PhotoAlbums/2023-hctc-recognition-night-12-5-23
Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.
 
Invocation was read by:  Stephanie Laurie Fogelman and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Sergeant at Arms:  Lincoln Ehrlenbach and Jo Cooper
 
Setting up Zoom: Clyde Cushing
 
Guests:  HCTC Students, Teachers and Families
 
Visiting Rotarians: Kent Weisner
 
Birthdays: Carl Lusby
 
ROTARY BUSINESS:
The Rotary Gifting Experience – Saturday December 9th at 9:30am. Meet at City Hall. Shop with local children from 10am to 11:30am. Wrap presents and lunch at Camden National Bank.
 
Movember Contest – Raised $557.00
 
Annual Meeting:
The Club’s Annual Meeting is Tuesday, December 12th.  Officers for the 2024-2025 club year will be elected, along with approval of the Club Bylaws.  Please make every effort to attend.
 
Cookie Exchange - In the spirit of giving, at our club meeting on December 19th, along with wrapping gifts for the children at KidsPeace, we would like to include signing Christmas cards for residents at Seaport Village in Ellsworth and collection/sharing of cookies.  Please bring cookies to share that evening with a few extra to make 4 boxes for first responders in the area: Ellsworth Police Department, Ellsworth Fire Department, Hancock County Sheriff Department and Maine Coast Hospital.
 
Rotary Learning Center - Rotary Learning Center was introduced at our November 28th club meeting. Club members can earn makeups and have a donation in their honor to Rotary International Annual Fund by completing 15–20-minute training modules in the Rotary Learning Center.  For now, the program will go through January 31 2024.
 
Rotary Leadership Institute – Trainings are available via Zoom and Online. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Rotary.
 
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.
 
Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Kent Wisener, April Hartford, Rebecca Greenlaw, Michal Houslen and Shelly Van Camp.
 
Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: The Club’s Prosthetics Project to the Centro De Protesis of the Dominican Republic. All these funds will bring us close to our goal of $5,400 for nine leg socket adapters, thus providing the “Gift of Walking.”
 
The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Dave Wells, Carl Lusby, Kent Wisener, Jane Langley, Laurie Fogelman, Tracy Shaffer, Gene Pellerano, Laura Pellerano, Jack Frost, Clyde Cushing and Debbie Ehrlenbach.
 
HCTC Recognition Night: The Rotary Club of Ellsworth honored four outstanding students from Hancock County Technical Center in Cybersecurity, Health Occupations, Automotive Technology and Biomedical Sciences.
 
Cybersecurity: Instructor, Laura Johns
Amaisie Allen, a senior from Bucksport HS
Health Occupations: Instructor, Michelle Cote; Assistant Dan Grindle
Jessika Bridges, a senior from Sumner Memorial
Automotive Technology: Instructor, Rich Jamison
Carson Morang, a homeschooled junior
Biomedical Sciences: Instructor, Sarah Petroulis
Anakin Hudson, a senior from MDIHS
 
Our guest speakers were Marian Wells and Julie Bouchard. It was another great night partnering with HCTC to recognize and encourage excellence in technical education.
 
Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
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The Rotary Gifting Experience - 12/9/2023
 
Our club members plus some of our friends were happy to participate in the 18th annual Gifting Experience in Downtown Ellsworth on Saturday, December 9th. We assisted 20 area children in choosing and wrapping gifts for their family members. We would like to thank Camden National Bank, the downtown merchants, and others who donated to make this a successful event. Check out the photos in the link below.
Downtown Christmas Parade - December 2nd
 
Check out the photos from the Christmas Parade! Click on the link below:
November 28, 2023 Newsletter
 
Rebecca Greenlaw was recognized to be the Vice President of the Club. Congratulations Rebecca!
 
Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.
 
Invocation was read by:  Stephanie Baillargeon and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Sergeant at Arms:  Mary and Robert Thomas
 
Setting up Zoom: Clyde Cushing
 
Guests:  Jessica Seavey, Linda Rose, Linda Elliott, Maria Donahue, Stacie Brown
 
Visiting Rotarians: Kent Weisner
 
Birthdays: Cindy Shoppe, Rob Hemenway, Peter Farragher, Shelly Van Camp, Jack Frost, Alison King, Carl Lusby and Scott Kimball
 
Rotary Anniversaries: Peter Farragher 25 Years 
 
ROTARY BUSINESS:
The Rotary Club of Ellsworth presented a check to Maria Donahue of Healthy Acadia in the amount of $503.00. The money was raised during our 1st quarter of Happy Dollars.
 
 
The Club also presented a check in the amount of $2,730.19 to Jessica Seavey of Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry. The money was raised at the Rotary Club of Ellsworth Food Drive held at Ellsworth Hannaford.
 
 
Thank you to Clyde Cushing, Jodie Cushing Pam Cushing, Shelly Van Camp, Tricia Quirk for all their hard work and organizing the Halloween Trunk or Treat and the Christmas Parade. Everyone received a "Service Above Self" Pin. The crew got 2nd place at the Halloween Trunk or Treat and won an 85 inch flat screen TV from Disconnected Tattoo and is now being using at Rotary for Zoom. WOW!
 
 
Foundation Update: To date we have raised $1,755.00 to the Annual Fund/EREY (Every Rotarian Every Year) Please consider donating! Polio Plus donations is at $1,743 and $100 for Peace Centers. Tricia Quirk was the winner for the drawing. Enjoy the Haven's Candies! 
 
 
Partner Program Update: Three additional businesses have contributed to the Partner Program. We are now at a total of 38 businesses in the amount of $10,050.00! 
 
"MOVEMBER" MUSTACHE GROWING CONTEST -  Dave Wells and Gene Pellerano participated in this year’s contest. Dave winning 1st place and Gene in 2nd. Judges were Carl Lusby, Ray Williams and Shelly Van Camp. Over 20 Ladies in the room supported the contest by wearing a beard or mustache. Thank you all for supporting the contest! All monies will go towards Men’s Health at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital.
 
 
75th Anniversary Legacy Project - As you know much research has been done over the past few months to identify a project the club can participate in for its 75th anniversary.
The City of Ellsworth Recreation Committee has given their approval for the Rotary Club of Ellsworth, Downeast Family YMCA, Ellsworth Little League, and a representative of the Recreation Committee to form a committee to evaluate the needs at Demeyer Field.  A city counselor will be ex-officio.  Once evaluation is complete the committee would present a plan of action, timeline, related budget, and project sustainability to the Recreation Committee for consideration.  If approved by the Recreation Committee, the project plans would be presented to the City Council of Ellsworth for approval. 
Rotary Club of Ellsworth has maintained continuous relationships with the City of Ellsworth, Downeast Family YMCA, and the Ellsworth Little League for almost 70 years.  Participating in this new partnership with these organizations seems to be a next step to honoring our heritage and ensuring the legacy of the Rotary Club of Ellsworth, while continuing those long-standing partnerships for the benefit of the youth in our communities.
This is a tremendous opportunity for the Rotary Club of Ellsworth to be seen as a leader in the community.  It is my recommendation that the Rotary Club of Ellsworth participate in the Committee to evaluate the needs at Demeyer Field.  Debbie Ehrlenbach and Peter Farragher would be the representatives for the Rotary Club of Ellsworth.  They would report periodically to the Board and the Club. 
 
Rotary Leadership Institute – Trainings are available via Zoom and Online. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Rotary.
 
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.
 
Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: April Hartford, Fred Beyer, Stephanie Baillargeon, Linda Elliott, and Kent Wisener.
 
$50/50: $15 to Rebecca Greenlaw
 
Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: The Club’s Prosthetics Project to the Centro De Protesis of the Dominican Republic. All these funds will bring us close to our goal of $5,400 for nine leg socket adapters, thus providing the “Gift of Walking.”
 
The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Rebecca Greenlaw,  Jessica Remick, Carl Lusby, Jo Cooper, Jack Frost, Jodie Cushing, Marian Wells, JoAnn Rodick, Stephanie Baillargeon,  Linda Elliott, Dave Wells, Gene Pellerano, Peter Farragher, Tracy Shaffer and Debbie Ehrlenbach.
 
Rotary Learning Center: Want to learn more about Rotary? Want to do this on a rainy, snowy day or evening at your leisure and convenience? Looking to earn a makeup for missed club meetings? Want to support Rotary International and receive recognition for your efforts? Then consider the Rotary
Learning Center.
 
The club is encouraging all members to take the time to learn more about Rotary in the comfort of their own home and take courses that you are interested in learning about. The Rotary Learning Center has numerous modules on all topics related to Rotary that are 15 – 20 minutes in duration. Some of these courses are interactive. Upon completion of a module a certificate of completion will be printed. Bring your completed certificates to Rotary. We will celebrate your accomplishments and you can celebrate what you have learned. For every three completed modules, you will earn a makeup. Once six modules are completed, a $25 donation will be made to Rotary International Annual Fund in your honor. There is no limit to the number of 3/6 sets you can complete, other than the available modules in the Learning Center. This offer will expire January 31 2024.
 
To access the Rotary Learning Center, go to MyRotary.org, then on the top right click the “Sign In” button. Login in with your email address, then enter your password. If you have not
already created your login, it will walk you through the steps. Once logged in, scroll down just a bit to the “Learning Center” box and click on it. Up will come the 10 different areas of learning opportunities. You select what area you are interested in. Within that area numerous modules will appear. Some are one and done and some have several modules. The Learning Center keeps track of your progress. Enjoy! Once you have completed a module, print out your certificate and bring it to a club meeting. Going forward this will be a regular agenda item to share. If you have any questions, please reach out to any Board member and they will be more than happy to assist. Happy learning!
 
Guest Speaker:  Debbie Ehrlenbach spoke about Giving Tuesday and shared her Rotary Moment with Club Members.
 
Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
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November 21, 2023 Newsletter
 
The Rotary Club of Ellsworth met at Maine Coast Sea Vegetables this week. Club members received a tour and was given the history of the business. Everyone enjoyed corn chowder, appetizers and fellowship.
Rotary Club of Ellsworth Food Drive for Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry
 
The Rotary Club of Ellsworth Food Drive at Hannaford to benefit the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry was a tremendous success on many levels. Community support was amazing with a total of 377 pounds of food donated, 89 turkeys, 1 ham and $2,605.19 in cash donations!
 
A total of 28 EHS students helped during the day and were still full of enough energy at the end of the food drive to empty the food truck and stock shelves. Sixteen Rotarians volunteered as did two potential new members. We met many community members whom we haven't seen in a while. Thank you to everyone! Those in need in our community will benefit from your time and generosity.
 
Click on the link to see all the photos! https://ellsworthrotary.org/PhotoAlbums/2023-rotary-food-drive
November 14, 2023 Newsletter
 
The Rotary Club of Ellsworth met at Brown Appliance and Mattress this week. Club members received a tour and was given the history of the family business. Everyone enjoyed appetizers and fellowship. Thank you Brown Appliance and Mattress! Check out the photos on the link below. 
November 6, 2023 Newsletter
Membership Night was a success! Thank you to everyone who attended. Guests learned more about what Rotary is and what our club does for service projects locally and around the world. Everyone was able to hear more about Community Service, Community Giving, International Service, Foundation, Membership and Vocational & Youth Service.
 
Check out the photos from Membership Night! Click on the link below.
Trunk or Treat - October 28th
Check out the photos from the Trunk or Treat! Click on the link below:
 
Membership Night - November 6th at 5:30pm
October 24, 2023 Newsletter
 
Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.
 
Invocation was read by:  Carl Lusby and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Sergeant at Arms:  Jo Cooper and Robert Thomas
 
Setting up Zoom: Michael Houlsen
 
Guests:  Brielle Johnson, John Shoppe, Grace Robinson,
 
Visiting Rotarians: Kent Weise and Scott Boucher
 
ROTARY BUSINESS:
 
Polio Walk Update: We had 21 walkers attend and raised over $1,000.00! Fogtown Brewery donated $150.00! Thank you to Tricia Quirk and Lincoln Ehrlenbach for organizing!
 
"MOVEMBER" MUSTACHE GROWING CONTEST - MENS HEALTH AWARNESS MUSTACHE GROWING 50/50. CONTEST 1 NOV. THROUGH 28 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.
 
75th Anniversary Legacy Project - As you know much research has been done over the past 3 months to identify a project the club can participate in for its 75th anniversary.
The City of Ellsworth Recreation Committee has given their approval for the Rotary Club of Ellsworth, Downeast Family YMCA, Ellsworth Little League, and a representative of the Recreation Committee to form a committee to evaluate the needs at Demeyer Field.  A city counselor will be ex-officio.  Once evaluation is complete the committee would present a plan of action, timeline, related budget, and project sustainability to the Recreation Committee for consideration.  If approved by the Recreation Committee the project plans would be presented to the City Council of Ellsworth for approval. 
Rotary Club of Ellsworth has maintained continuous relationships with the City of Ellsworth, Downeast Family YMCA, and the Ellsworth Little League for almost 70 years.  Participating in this new partnership with these organizations seems to be a next step to honoring our heritage and ensuring the legacy of the Rotary Club of Ellsworth, while continuing those long-standing partnerships for the benefit of the youth in our communities.
This is a tremendous opportunity for the Rotary Club of Ellsworth to be seen as a leader in the community.  It is my recommendation that the Rotary Club of Ellsworth participate in the Committee to evaluate the needs at Demeyer Field.  Debbie Ehrlenbach and Peter Farragher would be the representatives for the Rotary Club of Ellsworth.  They would report periodically to the Board and the Club. 
 
Rotary Leadership Institute – Trainings are available via Zoom and Online. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Rotary.
 
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.
 
Membership Night – Monday, November 6th at 5;30pm at China Hill. A copy of the invitation to invite guests were emailed to all club members. Please pre-pay (cash or check) for your meal prior to the event. RSVP your guest to JoAnn Rodick. Appetizers and desserts will be provided!
 
Rotary Food Drive for Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry – Saturday, November 18th from 9:00am to 2:00pm at Ellsworth Hannaford. We will also be having the Two Ton of Turkey Challenge again this year. Sign-up sheet is available.
 
2023-24 Rotary Passport- This was emailed to all members. Please check it out!
 
Nominating Committee: The committee is looking for future officers for Secretary, Vice President and President Elect. Any Rotarians who are interested in holding any of the officer positions, please let Debbie Ehrlenbach know.
 
Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Clyde Cushing, Shelly Van Camp, Fred Beyer and Julie Clark.
 
$50/50: $12 to Pam Cushing
 
Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: The Club’s Prosthetics Project to the Centro De Protesis of the Dominican Republic. All these funds will bring us close to our goal of $5,400 for nine leg socket adapters, thus providing the “Gift of Walking.”
 
The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Pam Cushing, Jodie Cushing, Clyde Cushing, Grace Robinson, Dave Wells, Gene Pellerano, Carl Lusby, Lincoln Ehrlenbach, Kent Weiser, Peter Farragher, Jo Cooper, Debbie Ehrlenbach and Rod Fox.
 
Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speaker was Scott Boucher. Scott is a member of the Rotary Club of Old Town.  He has served as the chair for Polio Plus on the Maine side of District 7790 for 10 years.  Scott provided a presentation about Polio around the world. He spoke about the history and where the disease is today.
Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a paralyzing and potentially deadly infectious disease that most commonly affects children under the age of 5. The virus spreads from person to person, typically through contaminated water. It can then attack the nervous system.
Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 35 years. Our goal of ridding the world of this disease is closer than ever.
As a founding partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, we've reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent since our first project to vaccinate children in the Philippines in 1979.
Rotary members have contributed more than $2.1 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect nearly 3 billion children in 122 countries from this paralyzing disease. Rotary’s advocacy efforts have played a role in decisions by governments to contribute more than $10 billion to the effort.
 
Today, polio remains endemic only in Afghanistan and Pakistan. But it’s crucial to continue working to keep other countries polio-free. If all eradication efforts stopped today, within 10 years, polio could paralyze as many as 200,000 children each year.
 
Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
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World Polio Day - October 24th
 
October 24th is World Polio Day.
World Polio Day is a time for Rotary members, public health advocates, and all who want a world free from polio to come together, recognize our progress in the fight to end polio, and talk about the actions we need to take in order to end polio for good.
The Rotary Club of Ellsworth held it's Annual Polio Walk on Saturday, October 21st to spread awareness of Polio. To date the club has raised over $1,000.00 towards Polio vaccines! These funds will be matched 2 to 1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Thank you to Fogtown Brewery for donating 10% of their proceeds during their Octoberfest to Polio over the weekend. We appreciate your support! 
 
Check out the photos - Click on link! https://ellsworthrotary.org/PhotoAlbums/2023-polio-walk
October 17, 2023 Newsletter
Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.
 
Invocation was read by:  Kelly Brown and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Sergeant at Arms:  Tricia Quirk and Lincoln Ehrlenbach
 
Setting up Zoom: Michael Houlsen
 
Guests:  Brielle Johnson, John Shoppe, Grace Robinson, Brian Langley, Matt Montgomery
 
Visiting Rotarians: Kent Weiser, David Underhill and Marty Helman
 
ROTARY BUSINESS:
 
Donation Checks: Cindy Shoppe – Chair of the Community Support Committee presented $500.00 checks to the following businesses: Matt Montgomery of Downeast Family YMCA- scholarships for kids, Kelly Brown of NextStep to expand their podcast and Rebecca Greenlaw/Michael Houslen of KidsPeace - Christmas for Kids program.
 
District Governor’s Citation - Tracy Shaffer presented the District Governor Citation Bronze (Clyde’s Year as President) Congratulations!
 
Rotary Leadership Institute – Trainings are available via Zoom and Online. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Rotary.
 
YMCA Trunk or Treat - This year we will once again be participating in the YMCA’s Trunk or Treat on 10/28 from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Our theme this year is Monster Ball. If you want to help pass out candy come dressed as your favorite monster! Please donate candy and bring to the meeting.
 
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.
 
Polio Walk on October 21st: Tricia Quirk and Lincoln Ehrlenbach are leading the charge on this year’s Walk for Polio, which will be held on October 21st. We are meeting at Knowlton park at 9:30am for pictures and donuts/coffee. The Walk will start at 10:00am. After the walk please join us Fogtown Brewery for lunch and drinks.
There will be a pizza party after the walk at Fogtown Brewing. A sign-up sheet is available and members can contact Tricia to get a T-shirt prior.
 
Membership Night – Monday, November 6th at 5;30pm at China Hill. A copy of the invitation to invite guests were emailed to all club members. Please pre-pay (cash or check) for your meal prior to the event. RSVP your guest to JoAnn Rodick. Appetizers and desserts will be provided!
 
Rotary Food Drive for Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry – Saturday, November 18th from 9:00am to 2:00pm at Ellsworth Hannaford. We will also be having the Tony of Turkey Challenge again this year. Sign-up sheet will be available soon.
 
2023-24 Rotary Passport- This was emailed to all members. Please check it out!
 
Nominating Committee: The committee is looking for future officers for Secretary, Vice President and President Elect. Any Rotarians who are interested in holding any of the officer positions, please let Debbie Ehrlenbach know.
 
Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Jane Langley, Stephanie Baillargeon, Peter Farragher, Cindy Shoppe, Pam Cushing and Rebecca Greenlaw.
 
$50/50: $13 to Lori Googins
 
Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: The Club’s Prosthetics Project to the Centro De Protesis of the Dominican Republic. All these funds will bring us close to our goal of $5,400 for nine leg socket adapters, thus providing the “Gift of Walking.”
 
The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Lori Googins, Kelly Brown, Gene Pellerano, Peter Farragher, Michael Houslen, Dave Wells, Stephanie Baillargeon, Tracy Shaffer, Tricia Quirk, JoAnn Rodick and Kent Weiser.
 
Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speaker was Marty Helman.  Marty spoke about Rotary Peace Centers.  Rotary's most significant effort to wage peace is the Rotary Peace Centers program, established in 2002. Each year, the program trains some of the world's most dedicated and brightest professionals, preparing them to promote national and international cooperation and to resolve conflict.
 
Marty served on The Rotary Foundation’s Peace-Major Gifts Initiative and its predecessor committees for six years, culminating in the chairmanship (2020-21).  Earlier, Marty conceived of and chaired the Sakuji Tanaka Endowed Rotary World Peace Fellowship Committee, which raised $1 million for the Rotary Peace Centers, the largest sum ever raised by a Rotary Presidential fund. 
 
Marty serves as president of the Otto and Fran Walter Foundation, a small humanitarian non-profit that made history in 2021 when it inked a gift to The Rotary Foundation to fund a new Rotary Peace Center in the Middle East/North Africa region.  Total value of the gift is over $15 million, and the new Peace Center, which will be located at Bachesehir University in Istanbul, is slated to be operational in 2025. 
 
Respectfully submitted by Ashley Johnson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
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2023 Yellow Tulip Project
 
The Rotary Club of Ellsworth donated 246 tulips to the Yellow Tulip Project. The tulips were split between the Ellsworth schools. HCTC planted 60 tulips in two gardens by the entrance ramp. This is a student run project and in addition to planting yellow tulips two banners were made and will be hung in the hall where students can add words of encouragement to their hand prints. Staff and Ellsworth Rotarians present were invited to participate in the activities. More photos can be seen on the link below:
 
Walk for Polio - October 21st at 9:30am
In Recognition of World Polio Day
Rotary Club of Ellsworth Raises Awareness for End Polio Now Walk
ELLSWORTH – The Rotary Club of Ellsworth will hold their Annual Polio Walk in recognition of World Polio Day on Saturday, October 21st.  All walkers will meet at Knowlton Park at 9:30am. The walk will start at 10:00am. We will proceed down State Street to the lower light on Main Street, walk up Main Street to School Street and return to Knowlton Park.  A $20 donation is suggested to participate.  Bring your family and friends along to help raise money to eradicate polio.  Dogs are also welcome.  Funds raised will go toward Rotary International’s End Polio Now efforts.
 
After returning to Knowlton Park we will proceed to Fogtown Brewery located at 25 Pine Street in Ellsworth at 11:00am to order lunch. From 11:00am- 2:00pm Fogtown Brewery will be having a Pints for Polio where any pints sold, they will donate 10% towards Polio.   
 
The celebration takes place during the week of October 24th with activities that are intended to raise awareness of Rotary International’s efforts to eradicate polio worldwide and to raise money -- $1 at a time –toward this global effort.
 If you are unable to attend, please consider mailing in your donation to PO Box 741 Ellsworth, ME  04605.  All checks should be made payable to the Rotary Club of Ellsworth.
 
Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps to build goodwill and peace in the world. Clubs represent a cross-section of the community and are nonpolitical and nonreligious. The Rotary Club of Ellsworth was chartered in 1950 and currently has 62 members. Visit www.ellsworthrotary.org   
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October 10, 2023 Newsletter
Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.
 
Invocation was read by:  Nancy Mayo and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Sergeant at Arms:  Tony and Julie Bouchard
 
Setting up Zoom: Michael Houlsen
 
Guests:  Brielle Johnson, John Shoppe, Grace Robinson
 
Wedding Anniversaries: Kelly Scott Brown on 10/10, Jack and Brenda Frost on 10/10, Stephanie and Stephen Baillargeon on 10/14
 
Club Anniversaries: Marshall Smith 25 Years, Carol Yancey 2 Years, Barbara Clark 1 year and Kelly Brown 1 year.
 
ROTARY BUSINESS:
 
Membership - We are happy to welcome back Laurie Fogelman and Mary Beth Harman as club members!
 
Pancake Breakfasts Thank You - Lincoln Ehrlenbach and Dave Wells were given recognition for all their hard work and leadership with both Pancake Breakfasts! They both received the "Spirit of Service" Pin. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Mahatma Gandhi. 
 
YMCA Trunk or Treat - This year we will once again be participating in the YMCA’s Trunk or Treat on 10/28 from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Our theme this year is Monster Ball. If you want to help pass out candy come dressed as your favorite monster! Please donate candy and bring to the meeting.
 
Thank You Card – Jordan Berry sent a Thank You Card to the club for his scholarship.
 
Rotary Apparel for Sale – Rotary Sweatshirts are $30, Rotary T-Shirts are $10 and Rotary Hats are $10. Contact Dave Wells.
 
Partners Program Update – We have 39 partners who have donated to the club for a total of $9,850.00! The list of Partners can be seen at the club meetings and on the club website.
 
Ellsworth Yellow Tulip Project –  Ellsworth Rotarians donated 246 tulips to this project, the tulips will be split between the Ellsworth schools. 
 
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.
 
Partner Program: To date 36 businesses have donated $10,000 to the program. Rotarian letters will be emailed in October and those donations go directly to the Ellsworth Maine Rotary Club Foundation earmarked for scholarships.
 
Polio Walk on October 21st: Tricia Quirk and Lincoln Ehrlenbach are leading the charge on this year’s Walk for Polio, which will be held on October 21st. We are meeting at Knowlton park at 9:30am for pictures and donuts/coffee. The Walk will start at 10:00am. After the walk please join us Fogtown Brewery for lunch and drinks.
 
There will be a pizza party after the walk at Fogtown Brewing. A sign-up sheet is available and members can contact Tricia to get a T-shirt prior.
 
2023-24 Rotary Passport- This was emailed to all members. Please check it out!
 
Nominating Committee: The committee is looking for future officers for Secretary, Vice President and President Elect. Any Rotarians who are interested in holding any of the officer positions, please let Debbie Ehrlenbach know.
 
Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Julie Bouchard, Rebecca Greenlaw, Fred Beyer and Laurie Fogelman.
 
$50/50: $17 to Julie Clark, who generously donated back to our fundraising this quarter for Healthy Acadia.
 
Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: The Club’s Prosthetics Project to the Centro De Protesis of the Dominican Republic. All these funds will bring us close to our goal of $5,400 for nine leg socket adapters, thus providing the “Gift of Walking.”
 
The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Julie Clark, Mark Remick, Peter Farragher, Jane Langley, Dave Wells, Marian Wells, JoAnn Rodick, Clyde Cushing, Julie Bouchard, Laurie Fogelman, Carl Lusby, Nancy Mayo, Laura Pellerano, Robert Thomas and Debbie Ehrlenbach.
 
CLUB ASSEMBLY:
 
Community Service Update:
Blood Drive - 09/11/2023, 09/26/2023, and 10/10/2023 - 12 club members volunteered for a total of 36 hours
 Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive the month of September.  Items collected given to Bangor Savings Bank.   
Fill a Seat at the Grand - collected food at each club meeting and took food to the Grand.   3 club members volunteered for a total of 41 hours
District Project - Window Dressers – St. Joseph’s Catholic Church – Sept 16-22.  6 club members volunteered for a total of 34 hours.
Literacy - 1 club member for 12hours and 30 minutes.
Hospital - 1 club member for 25 hours
Autumn Gold Pancake Breakfast - September 30th 7 -10 at EEMS.   39 club members over 2 days volunteered for a total of 167 hours.
Autumn Gold Face Painting Children’s Carnival – 1 club member for 6.5 hours.
Autumn Gold Boat Rides on Union River – 1 club member for 6 hours.
Next Step 30th Anniversary Fundraiser - Cook at Timber Tina's on
Saturday October 7th.  13 Club members for a total of 65 hours.
First Quarter – July through September - 832 hours
 
International Update: The Autumn Gold Pancake Breakfast was provided to the community on September 30th at the EEMS. A total count of 331 guests and Rotarians attended the breakfast and based upon initial numbers almost $3,000 was raised for prosthetics. This money added to $295 from our club, plus $610 donations currently in the club’s foundation account equals a total of $3,905.
The Rotary Club of Portland, Maine has made application with the IRS for a 501c,3 not for profit charity in support of the Centro De Protesis of the Dominican Republic. This will allow for direct funding of the Centro De Protesis.
 
Club Service Report: All upcoming speakers are listed on our club’s website along with upcoming events. If anyone has any speaker ideas, please let Jane or Jack know.
 
Foundation Report: The 2023-2024 goal for the annual fund is $8,000, as of October 7, 2023 the club has contributed $1,445 to the annual fund.  The 2023-2024 goal for polio is $2,000.  To date, the club has contributed $331 for polio. Please consider donating to the annual fund and to Polio! Every dollar makes a difference.
 
Treasurer’s Report: As of September 30th there is $40,706.00 in our bank account. $24, 891.00 net profit. We are doing well. If you would like a complete copy of the report, please contact Rhonda Parker. 
 
Secretary’s Report: We admitted two new re-joining Rotarians to our club in September, (Mary Beth Harmon and Laurie Fogelman) bringing our total membership to 62, which includes: 6 honorary, 5 corporate and 51 active (which includes 3 family) memberships.
2. Average attendance for the four weeks of September was 28, or 56%. The average attendance including makeups was 80%.
 
Vocational Report: EHS Interact club, Last Month Laura, Debbie and Gene met with the new faculty advisor, Tessa Byard. During that meeting we discussed the Activities fair and we were elated to hear 34 students signed up as interested, most were Freshmen and Sophomores, only 2 were upper class, Junior/senior. Ashley has renewed the interact brochure and will print it once we a have a meeting time. Seems most likely Interact Club meetings will be late morning meeting someday during the week. We may be asking Rotarians to attend a early Rotary meeting in the spring so we can have a joint meeting with interact after school, all Committee members in favor of working closer with interact club.
2. Students We had 2 students at the Pancake Breakfast and have supplied Tessa and the guidance department a list of future events we could use student help for community service. We also invited interact club members to join our polio walk on Saturday Oct 21, at Knowlton park at 9:30 for coffee and donuts and the walk. Jodie suggested we Invite Interact students to join us at Trunk or treat on Sat Oct 28.
3. HCTC Recognition nights:
Dinner 1: December 5, 2023: Health Occupations, Automotive, Cybersecurity, Biomedical
Dinner 2: February 6, 2024: Welding, Multimedia, ECE, Law enforcement
Dinner 3: April 23 (@HCTC), 2024: Culinary, Diesel, Business & Hospitality
 
Membership Report: Membership Night: November 6, 2023. China Hill, with appetizer menu and mini cheesecakes for dessert
Rotary Passport has been emailed to all members and shared at Rotary meeting.
 Facebook Spotlight: Tricia is coordinating this program with JoAnn’s assistance. We are still asking folks to submit photos and bios.
 
Rotary Activity with Lori Googins: Lori provided a group activity after the club assembly. Everyone was divided into 7 different groups to all solve two Rotary Puzzles. Each table was missing pieces to both puzzles. Rotarians worked together going around each table to find the missing puzzles from their group. Everyone worked great as a team! Thank you Lori for the great group discussion and activity!
 
 
Respectfully submitted by Ashley Johnson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
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NextStep 30th Celebration!
 
On Sunday, October 8th our own Ellsworth Rotary Lumber Jill's Team participated at the NextStep 30th Celebration at the Great Maine Lumberjack Show! 
At the event, Ellsworth Rotarians cooked Hamburgers and Hotdogs for lunch and everyone had a wonderful time! Click on the link below to see all the photos!
Membership Night- November 6th
 
Would you like to learn more about joining the Rotary Club of Ellsworth? Here’s your opportunity! Please RSVP to JoAnn at jrodick@mainecf.org.
Atlantic Art Glass & Fogtown Brewery Visit
 
This week at Rotary, club members visited The Atlantic Art Glass and Fogtown Brewery in Ellsworth. Tours were provided from both businesses and club members enjoyed pizza and drinks at Fogtown Brewery. The live music and weather was perfect! Check out the photos! Click on the link below. 
Rotary Club of Ellsworth
P.O. Box 741
Ellsworth, ME 04605