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March 23, 2023 Newsletter![]() Check out the photos from the meeting. Click on the link below. |
March 16, 2023 Newsletter |
May 9, 2023 Newsletter |
May 2, 2023 Newsletter |
April 25, 2023 Newsletter |
April 18, 2023 Newsletter |
April 11, 2023 Newsletter![]() Check out the photos from the Honor's Banquet. Click on the link below. |
April 4, 2023 Newsletter |
March 28, 2023 Newsletter |
March 21, 2023 Newsletter |
Rotary Cabin Fever Craft Fair/Yard SaleThe Rotary Craft Fair/ Yard sale was on Saturday, March 25th at the Ellsworth Elementary Middle School from 9am-2pm. Over 70 different vendors attended. Thank you to Rotarian Jodie Cushing for organizing this event! ![]() ![]() ![]() |
March 7, 2023 Newsletter |
NO MEETING - February 28thDue to the impending storm, the meeting for February 28th has been cancelled. We hope to see everyone next week on Tuesday, March 7th. ![]() |
February 21, 2023 Newsletter |
Movember Check Presentation![]() Check presentation with Rotarian Jodie Cushing, Dr. Califano (Urology-Maine Coast) and Alicia Handy (Urology-Maine Coast) from the club's Movember fundraiser.
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February 14, 2023 Newsletter |
February 7, 2023 Newsletter |
January 31, 2023 Newsletter |
January 24, 2023 Newsletter |
January 17, 2023 Newsletter |
January 10, 2023 Newsletter |
January 3, 2023 Newsletter |
December 20, 2022 NewsletterThis week club members enjoyed the Annual Holiday Party! Everyone had fun playing games, participated in the Ugly Christmas Sweater contest, the Yankee Gift Card Swap and wrapped presents for KidsPeace. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! The next club meeting will be Tuesday, January 3rd at China Hill at 6:00pm. ![]() Check out the photos from the party! Click on the link below: |
December 13, 2022 Newsletter![]() This week’s guest speaker was Rachel Bousquet. Rachel is the Executive Director of KidsPeace Maine & New England. |
December 6, 2022 Newsletter |
2022 Gifting Experience![]() Check out the photos from the Gifting Experience! Click on the link below.
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November 29, 2022 Newsletter |
Rotary Escorts Santa in Ellsworth Christmas Parade![]() ![]() ![]() |
November 15, 2022 Newsletter![]() This week’s guest speaker was Bonnie Harris. She is the project coordinator for the Penquis foster grandparent program. |
Rotary Food Drive - November 19thOn Saturday November 19th the Rotary Club of Ellsworth held its annual food drive for the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry. This year the club added "The Ton of Turkey Challenge" - asking community members to donate a turkey to the challenge. The food drive was a complete success, receiving $2,078.34 in cash donations and 210 Turkeys total! ![]() ![]() |
NO MEETING - November 22nd![]() |
November 8, 2022 Newsletter |
November 1, 2022 Newsletter![]() This week our guest speaker was Diane Lebson. Diane is the CEO and Co-Founder of Evergreen Philanthropic Solutions. |
Ton of Turkey Challenge![]() From now through Thanksgiving, the club is looking for help collecting 134 frozen turkeys for families served by the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry. Frozen chickens are also welcome. For the purpose of the challenge goal, two frozen chickens equal one frozen turkey. Turkeys may be dropped off at the pantry at 137 Downeast Highway. Hours are Monday 9:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesday from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 4-6:30 p.m. and Friday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Frozen birds may also be dropped off at Rotary’s Tuesday night meetings through Nov. 15. The club meets at China Hill at 6 p.m. Financial contributions may be made at https://www.loavesandfishesellsworth.org/donate. |
October 25, 2022 Newsletter |
Ellsworth Rotary at the YMCA Trunk or Treat![]() ![]() |
October 18, 2022 Newsletter |
2022 World Polio Day![]() Today is World Polio Day. One Day. One Focus: Ending Polio. World Polio Day is a time for #Rotary members from all over the world to come together, recognize our progress in our fight to #endpolio, and talk about the action we need to take to end polio for good. Watch our #WorldPolioDay 2022 Global Update: https://on.rotary.org/3fs7gFiW |
2022 Polio Walk![]() Rotarians have been the leaders in the eradication of Polio world wide. Today’s walk provided 950 doses of Polio vaccine. With a 2:1 matching grant from the Bill and Melina Gates foundation that 950 doses becomes 2850! Way to go Ellsworth Rotarians! Check out the photos from our Polio Walk on Saturday!
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October 11, 2022 Newsletter![]() Click on the link below to see photos from Membership Night!
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October 4, 2022 Newsletter |
September 27, 2022 Newsletter![]() This week’s guest speaker was Sherry Billings of Habitat Humanity. She is the Executive Director of the Hancock County area. |
September 20, 2022 Newsletter![]() ![]() This week at Rotary we had a Club Assembly where members were given an update from each Committee Director of how the club is doing for the 1st quarter of the year. |
Out in the Community!![]() Thank you to Rotary club members for volunteering at the Schoodic Scramble! Not pictured: Bob Thomas and Kelly Brown who also volunteered. ![]() Ellsworth Rotarians helping to welcome the Freshman class at Ellsworth High School! |
September 13, 2022 Newsletter |
August 30, 2022 Newsletter |
September 6, 2022 Newsletter |
August 23, 2022 Newsletter |
August 16, 2022 Newsletter |
August 9, 2022 Newsletter![]() Thank You to Rotarian Rebecca Greenlaw for providing a fun game of Family Feud this week! |
Rotary Blueberry Pancake BreakfastThank you so much for supporting Rotary at the Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, August 6th. We really appreciate everyone taking time on Friday and from your weekend to help. We also appreciate everyone selling tickets. The breakfast certainly was a success due to your participation. An event like this brings the community together. It was really nice having all the extra outside volunteers help! Early counts support over 700 individuals attending and currently we collected $6,600 in ticket sales with many Rotarians still bringing in funds. After 3 years, we feel this was a great success!! Thank you! -Rotarians Lincoln and Dave ![]() Click on the link below to see the photos from the breakfast! |
August 2, 2022 Newsletter |
The Banner is Up!![]() Thank you to Rotarians Lincoln Ehrlenbach, Dave Wells and Clyde Cushing for getting the banner up on Sunday morning!
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July 26, 2022 Newsletter |
July 19, 2022 Newsletter |
July 12, 2022 Newsletter |
July 5, 2022 Newsletter |
June 28, 2022 Newsletter |
June 21, 2022 Newsletter![]() This week's guest speaker was the new Executive Director of Friends in Action, John Lindquist. |
June 14, 2022 Newsletter |
June 7, 2022 Newsletter![]() Check out the photos from the Paul Harris Fellow Recognition Ceremony. Click on the link below. |
Indian Point Clean-Up![]() On Saturday, June 4th, Ellsworth Rotarians did a clean-up at the Indian Point Preserve in Ellsworth. This is an annual event club members enjoy volunteering at. Click on the link below to see all the photos!
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May 31, 2022 Newsletter |
Red Cross Blood Drive - June/July 2022![]() |
May 24, 2022 Newsletter![]() ![]() This week at Rotary, Lori Googins was inducted as our newest member and our guest speaker was Kathy Young, Executive Director of the Woodlawn Museum, Gardens, and Park. |
Blood Drive - May 24th![]() Rotarians Debbie Ehrlenbach, Marian Wells and Jack Frost volunteered at the Blood Drive yesterday at the Ellsworth Elks Lodge. Club members are seen volunteering every month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from Noon - 6pm. |
May 17, 2022 Newsletter![]() This week our club held it’s meeting at Loaves and Fishes’ new Building located at 137 Downeast Highway in Ellsworth. Click on the link below to see all the photos! |
May 10, 2022 Newsletter |
May 3, 2022 Newsletter![]() ![]() ![]() This week at Rotary our guest speaker was Rebecca Palmer, the new Executive Director of Downeast Community Partners. Also, our club has recently donated $500.00 to HCTC SkillsUSA and $500.00 to Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital towards their birthing center. |
April 26, 2022 Newsletter |
April 19, 2022 Newsletter |
April 12, 2022 Newsletter![]() The Rotary Club of Ellsworth Honored the Top 30 Students from the 2022 graduating class of Ellsworth High School. |
April 5, 2022 Newsletter |
March 29, 2022 Newsletter |
March 22, 2022 Newsletter |
March 15, 2022 Newsletter |
Donation to Northern Light Pediatric Care![]() On Wednesday March 9th, Members of the Rotary Club of Ellsworth donated four bags of new stuffed animals to Northern Light Pediatric Care at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital. The stuffed animals were collected as part of a Mardi Gras Celebration at the March 1st Rotary Club of Ellsworth Meeting. |
March 8, 2022 Newsletter |
March 1, 2022 Newsletter![]() Click on the link below to see all the photos from the party! |
February 22, 2022 Newsletter |
February 15, 2022 Newsletter |
February 8, 2022 Newsletter |
February 1, 2022 Newsletter![]() This week's guest speaker was Linda Napier from the DownEast Treatment Center, she spoke on substance abuse disorder. #ellsworthrotary #wearerotary #peopleofaction #district7790 |
January 25, 2022 Newsletter |
January 18, 2022 Newsletter |
January 11, 2022 Newsletter |
January 4, 2022 Newsletter |
Merry Christmas!![]() The next meeting will be on January 4, 2022. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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December 14, 2021 Newsletter |
November 30, 2021 Newsletter |
December 7, 2021 Newsletter![]() At this week's meeting, The Rotary Club of Ellsworth honored outstanding students from Hancock County Technical Center. Our guest speaker was Shawn Moody and it was another great night partnering with HCTC to recognize and encourage excellence in technical education. |
Downtown Ellsworth Christmas Parade - December 4th![]() Check out the photos from the Parade! Click on the link below.
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November 16, 2021 Newsletter |
NO MEETING - 11/23/2021![]() Reminder there is no meeting this week. Happy Thanksgiving and we hope to see everyone next week on Tuesday, November 30th.
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Emmaus Center Donation![]() Rotarian Cindy Shoppe presented a check in the amount of $600.00 to the Emmaus Center. The donation will go towards their Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Baskets and their Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program.
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Loaves and Fishes Food Drive: 11/20/2021 |
November 9, 2021 Newsletter |
November 2, 2021 Newsletter |
October 26, 2021 Newsletter |
Ellsworth YMCA Trunk or Treat - 10/31![]() Trunk or Treat at the Ellsworth YMCA with members, Clyde Cushing, Jodie Cushing, Pam Cushing and Ashley Johnson with their families. |
KidsPeace Trunk or Treat - 10/29![]() Trunk or Treat at Kids Peace with members Rebecca Greenlaw and President Gene Pellerano. |
October 19, 2021 Newsletter |
Rotary Club of Ellsworth Polio Walk - October 23rd![]() Thank you to all Rotarians who attended and donated to the Polio Walk!
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October 12, 2021 Newsletter |
October 5, 2021 Newsletter |
September 28, 2021 Newsletter |
September 21, 2021 Newsletter![]() Jeremy Clough from Machais Savings Bank speaking on cyber security and how to protect yourself. |
September 14, 2021 Newsletter![]() ![]() Dale Hamilton, Executive Director and Amie Hasham, Clinical Supervisor of Community Health and Counseling Services were our guest speakers at this week’s meeting. |
EVENT CANCELED![]() IMPORTANT: The Autumn Gold Pancake Breakfast has been canceled due to the increase risk of COVID-19.
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September 7, 2021 Newsletter![]() Jo Cooper, Executive Director of Friends in Action (FIA) was our guest speaker this week. |
THANK YOU!We Thank our 2021-2022 Rotary Partners Gold Partners Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Darling’s LEP, Inc – Laura Pellerano Silver Partners Acadia Law Group, LLC Cleary Law Office Dennis J. King Masonry Inc. Full Circle Printing Solutions Jones Kuriloff & Sargent, LLC Maine Storage Plus Merrill Furniture Company Sargent Real Estate The Winter Harbor Agency Willey’s Sport Center Bronze Partners Brown Appliance & Mattress Hawkes & Quirk, LLC King Electric Momo’s Cheesecakes, Inc. Rudman Winchell Sew & Save, Inc. ![]() |
Each One Bring One Challenge!![]() |
August 31, 2021 Newsletter![]() Our guest speaker was Lori Calderone, a volunteer of the League of Women Voters of Maine. |
August 24, 2021 Newsletter |
Member Spotlight: Jack Frost |
August 17, 2021 Newsletter![]() State Representative Nicole Grohoski was our guest speaker and Rotarian Clyde got some practice in for his presidential year next year as he hosted our meeting while the club president was not able to attend. #ellsworthrotary #peopleofaction #wearerotary #district7790 |
Exchanging Banners![]() President Gene Pellerano and Past President Laura Pellerano visited the San Deigo Rotary Breakfast Club and exchanged Banners.
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August 10, 2021 Newsletter![]() ![]() ![]() We inducted a new member Rebecca Greenlaw and had the clubs very own Bill Casale as our speaker with his lovely assistant Jennie Casale #ellsworthrotary #wearerotary #maineauthors #peopleofac #district7790 |
August 3, 2021 Newsletter![]() ![]() District Governor spoke at our club on the District Project and goals. He also presented the club gift to Annie Sargent for adult literacy. #ellsworthrotary #peopleofaction #wearerotary #district7790 |
July 27, 2021 Newsletter![]() For the first hybrid meeting of the year, we had Mary Laury the outgoing executive director of Schoodic Arts for All #ellsworthrotary #peopleofaction #wearerotary #district7790 |
July 20, 2021 Newsletter![]() ![]() First in person meeting. Aboard Select. Thank you to Captain Linda Greenlaw , First Mate Keith and Donna Doyen who made our wonderful lobster rolls! |
July 13, 2021 Newsletter![]() Chris Offer was our guest speaker. Chris is Vice Chair of the Rotary Peace Centers committee. #ellsworthrotary #wearerotary #peopleofaction |
June 29, 2021 Newsletter![]() ![]() Tonight we transitioned from the term of President Laura Pellerano to the term of Eugene Pellerano #ellsworthrotary #wearerotary #rotaryinternational #peopleofaction #district7790
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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!![]() HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!! There is NO MEETING on Tuesday, July 6th. We hope to see everyone on July 13th via Zoom!
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June 22, 2021 Newsletter |
Member Spotlight: Max Dietshe![]() Max is “from away,” having been born and raised in Pennsylvania. He began visiting the Pine Tree State in the 1980s, when he courted and wed local author Wendie Winslow. Max and Wendie have an adult daughter who lives and works in Portland (our Portland, not the one in Oregon). |
Kids Peace Golf Tournament![]() Volunteers for the Kids Peace Golf Tournament! THANK YOU!
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June 15, 2021 Newsletter |
June 8, 2021 Newsletter![]() This week we had our Paul Harris night, we celebrated 3 new Rotarian Paul Harris Fellows, 2 new community Paul Harris Fellow, and 1 Rotary Foundation Certificate of Appreciation for a local business. #ellsworthrotary #peopleofaction #serviceaboveself #district7790 #paulharrisfellow #ellsworthmaine #wearerotary |
June 1, 2021 Newsletter![]() ![]() Chrissi Maguire was our speaker, she spoke to us about the MDI Hospital. We also inducted 2 new members Bob and Mary Thomas. #ellsworthrotary #wearerotary #peopleofaction #district7790 |
May 25, 2021 Newsletter![]() Our guest speaker was Michael Reisman of the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center. #ellsworthrotary #peopleofaction #wearerotary #district7790 |
Paul Harris Recognition - June 8th!Our club will be hosting our annual Paul Harris Fellow Recognition event next week on Tuesday June 8th via Zoom. Named for the founder of Rotary International, this award is given to community members and Rotarians that exemplify the ideals of Rotary through work and community service. Let's take a walk down memory lane. Check out the photos! ![]() |
May 18, 2021 Newsletter![]() ![]() This week's guest speakers were Maria Donahue and Katie Freedman of Healthy Acadia #ellsworthrotary #peopleofaction #wearerotary #district7790 @healthyacadiame |
May 11, 2021 Newsletter![]() Our May 11th virtual meeting was a Restaurant Race for the favorite pizza place of our club. Pictured is Club President Laura Pellerano starting the meeting with her pizza selection. #ellsworthrotary #peopleofaction #wearerotary #district7790 #pizza #behindthescenes |
May 4, 2021 Newsletter![]() Our guest speaker was Maine author Wendie Winslow #ellsworthrotary #wearerotary #peopleofaction #district7790 |
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month |
Fourth Quarter Happy Dollar Walk - May 1st![]() The Fourth Quarter Happy Dollar Walk Fundraiser was a success, we raised $250.00 toward The Rotary Club of Ellsworth Foundation to fund scholarships. A big Thank You and it was great to see everyone in person on a beautiful Saturday morning.
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April 27, 2021 Newsletter![]() This week we honored students from Hancock County Technical Center in Culinary, Marine Services, Diesel Technology and Automotive Technology. #ellsworthrotary #wearerotary #peopleofaction #hancockcountytechnicalcenter |
April 20, 2021 Newsletter |
April 13, 2021 Newsletter |
April 6, 2021 Newsletter |
March 30, 2021 Newsletter![]() Guest Speakers Captain Andrew Parker and Jake Turgeon from HSV Alakai {The Cat} speaking. #ellsworthrotary #peopleofaction #district7790 #wearerotary |
March 23, 2021 Newsletter![]() Our guest speaker was Lori Fickling, a co-author of “Perfect Engagement” #ellsworthrotary #peopleofaction #wearerotary #district7790 |
March 16, 2021 Newsletter![]() Sonya Connelly was our guest speaker. Sonya is the Community Outreach Coordinator, Healthy Acadia #ellsworthrotary #peopleofaction #district7790 #wearerotary @healthyacadiam |
RI President-elect Shekhar MehtaPresident-elect Shekhar Mehta isn’t afraid to make big plans. With a little teamwork, he has a way of making them reality. |
March 9, 2021 Newsletter![]() This week's guest speaker at our meeting was Aaron Bolster, President for the Maine Association of Realtors in 2021. #ellsworthrotary #district7780 #peopleofaction #rotaryinternational |
Member Spotlight: Laura Pellerano![]() Laura joined the Rotary Club of Ellsworth in 2002 at the encouragement of Ann Gibson. Laura has served on the membership committee and various other committees throughout the years. |
March 2, 2021 Newsletter![]() This week's guest speakers were Dr. Sheena Whittaker, VP and Senior Physician Executive of Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital and Joseph Gaetano, VP of Operations of Northern Light Maine Coast and Blue Hill Hospitals. They spoke on Covid-19. #ellsworthrotary#peopleofaction #wearerotary #northernlighthospital #covid_19 #ellsworthmaine |
February 23, 2021 Newsletter![]() Our guest speaker was District Governor Elect Doug Curtis, Jr. #ellsworthrotary #wearerotary #peopleofaction #district7790 |
February 16, 2021 Newsletter![]() Our guest speaker on February 16th meeting was Anne Ossanna of Friendship Cottage #ellsworthrotary #wearerotary #peopleofaction |
Member Spotlight: Rotarian Lincoln Ehrlenbach |
February 9, 2021 Newsletter![]() For our February 9th virtual meeting our guest speaker was Shenna Bellows Maine Secretary of State. #ellsworthrotary #peopleofaction #wearerotary |
February 2, 2021 Newsletter![]() ![]() On a stormy February 2nd virtual meeting we welcomed students and family from HCTC in the Media, Biomedical Sciences, Hospitality and Law Enforcement programs. #ellsworthrotary #wearerotary #peopleofaction |
January 26, 2021 Newsletter![]() On our January 26th virtual meeting our guest speaker was a visiting Rotarian from the Ellsworth Noontime Club Annie Sargent from the Ellsworth Adult Education #ellsworthrotary #wearerotary #peopleofaction #district7790 |
Member Spotlight: Rotarian Melody Pereira![]() Melody Pereira became a member of the Ellsworth Rotary Club shortly after moving to Ellsworth to pursue her career in Funeral Service. |
January 19, 2021 Newsletter![]() At our January 19th virtual meeting we had guest speaker Matt Donahue of United Way of Eastern Maine. #ellsworthrotary #peopleofaction #wearerotary |
January 12, 2021 Newsletter![]() Our guest speaker Zack Weil, founder and owner of Contact Light Films. #ellsworthrotary #wearerotary #peopleofaction |
Member Spotlight: Rotarian Dan Frye![]() Rotarian Dan Frye Dan joined the Rotary Club of Ellsworth in November of 2019. He discovered the club through his work at KidsPeace where he serves as the Community Outreach Specialist. |
January 5, 2021 Newsletter![]() ![]() Our first meeting of 2021! We had US Fish and Wildlife Service biologist Linda Welch as our guest speaker #ellsworthrotary #peopleofaction #wearerotary |
Merry Christmas!![]() Reminder there are no club meetings on December 22nd and December 29th. We hope to see you at our next club meeting on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 via Zoom! |
December 15, 2020 Newsletter![]() ![]() Zoom the Elf was our special guest at the virtual Christmas meeting! #ellsworthrotary #wearerotary #peopleofaction |
2020 Rotary Gifting Experience |
December 8, 2020 Newsletter![]() ![]() At the December 8th virtual meeting we inducted a new member Ross Baldree and had Cassie Banning the Director of Farm and Gardens for the Land and Garden Preserve. #ellsworthrotary #wearerotary #rotaryinternational #peopleofaction |
December 1, 2020 Newsletter![]() At this week's meeting we recognized students from HCTC in Health Occupation, Early Childhood Education and Welding Technology. #ellsworthrotary #wearerotary #peopleofaction #hancockcountytechnicalcenter |
NO MEETING - November 24thReminder there is no meeting this week. ![]() |
November 17, 2020 Newsletter |
Loaves & Fishes Food Drive - 11/21/2020![]() At the food drive on Saturday, we had perfect weather and a very generous community. We had food donations that filled the van along with an amazing $2,526.11 in cash donations for the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry. We are truly fortunate to live in a community that is generous and caring. We would like thank all of the members, Interact members and the Ellsworth community at large who joined us in this very successful community project.
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November 10, 2020 Newsletter |
October 27, 2020 Newsletter |
NO MEETING - November 3rd![]() Reminder there is no meeting this Tuesday, November 3rd. |
Happy Halloween!![]() Happy Halloween from the Ellsworth Rotary Club! Some of our members participated at the YMCA Trunk or Treat #ellsworthrotary #peopleofaction #district7790 #wearerotary #happyhalloween |
October 20, 2020 Newsletter![]() The scene from our virtual Game Night for our October 20th virtual meeting. #ellsworthrotary #peopleofaction #district7790 #wearerotary |
Rotary Polio Walk - October 24th![]() For World Polio Day - October 24th, we had a fundraising walk. Our club met at EHS and walked a mile! #ellsworthrotary #peopleofaction #endpolionow #district7790 |
Sweet Rotary Fundraiser! |
October 13, 2020 Newsletter |
Donation to KidsPeace![]() Rotarian Cindy Shoppe presented a check in the amount of $750.00 to Dan Frye of KidsPeace in Ellsworth. The donation will be used to purchase Birthday and Christmas Gifts for children. |
October 6, 2020 Newsletter![]() From the October 6th virtual meeting with guest speaker Scott Boucher. Scott currently co-chairs the Polio Plus committee for the District and is a member of the Bangor Rotary Club. #ellsworthrotary #peopleofaction #wearerotary |
September 29, 2020 Newsletter![]() This week's virtual meeting with guest speaker Dorathy Martel from Next Step #ellsworthrotary #peopleofaction #wearerotary |
September 22, 2020 Newsletter![]() This week's virtual meeting featured John Zavodny from Maine Seacoast Mission as our guest speaker. #ellsworthrotary #peopleofaction |
Next Step Playground Service Project![]() ![]() ![]() The playground was successfully built for Next Step! #ellsworthrotary #wearerotary #peopleofaction #serviceaboveself |
September 15, 2020 Newsletter |
September 8, 2020 Newsletter![]() At the September 8th virtual meeting, we welcomed District Governor Joel Philibert as our guest speaker. #ellsworthrotary |
Volunteering at the Blood Drive - September 8th![]() Ellsworth Rotarians volunteering at the Blood Drive at the Elks Club in Ellsworth. #ellsworthrotary
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September 1, 2020 Newsletter![]() ![]() ![]() From our September 1st virtual meeting. With our guest speakers from the American Red Cross #ellsworthrotary #peopleofaction #wearerotary #rotarydistrict7790 |
Ellsworth Community Blood Drives![]() |
August 25, 2020 Newsletter![]() This week’s guest speaker was Andrew Sankey. Andrew serves as the Emergency Management director for Hancock County, Maine. |
August 11, 2020 Newsletter |
August 18, 2020 Newsletter![]() The August 18th virtual meeting with Guest Speaker Robin Clarke from Downeast Family YMCA. |
August 4, 2020 Newsletter |
July 28, 2020 Newsletter![]() ![]() This week our club inducted Max Dietshe as our newest member and the guest speaker was David Cole, Ellsworth City Manager. #ellsworthrotary #ellsworthmaine #peopleofaction #wearerotary |
Rotary In Person Meetings UpdateThe board met on July 29, 2020 to review our in person meetings. At this time we feel that it is best to continue with the Zoom only option for the short term and we will review our meeting status at the August 11, 2020 board meeting. We invite you to join us via Zoom by either video conferencing or the dial in option. Thank you for your understanding and patience during these uncertain times. President Laura Pellerano ![]() |
July 21, 2020 Newsletter![]() This week we had our first hybrid meeting with our guest speaker Melissa Huston from Good Shepherd Food Bank. Thank you to China Hill for allowing us the space to have our meeting #ellsworthrotary #peopleofaction #wearerotary |
July 14, 2020 Newsletter |
July 7, 2020 Newsletter |
June 30, 2020 Newsletter |
June 23, 2020 Newsletter |
June 16, 2020 Newsletter |
June 9, 2020 Newsletter |
June 2, 2020 Newsletter |
May 26, 2020 Newsletter |
May 19, 2020 Newsletter![]() Guest speaker Rebecca Sargent of Jones, Kuriloff & Sargent, LLC spoke about Estate Planning. |
May 12, 2020 Newsletter |
May 5, 2020 Newsletter![]() Our guest speakers were John Ronan and Kristin Cyr both of Northern Light Hospitals in Blue Hill and Ellsworth. |
April 28, 2020 Newsletter![]() Our guest speaker was Jennifer Litteral. She is a Rotarian from the Bar Harbor Club. Jennifer is the President of Coffee Hound Coffee Co. established in 2013. |
April 21, 2020 Newsletter![]() We had a successful Zoom meeting this week with guest speaker Janna Richards, Economic Development Director for the City of Ellsworth. |
April 14, 2020 Newsletter |
April 7, 2020 Newsletter |
March 31, 2020 Newsletter |
March 24, 2020 Newsletter |
Everybody Eats Update![]() |
Rotary Auction UpdateAfter lots of thought and discussion we decided that it would be prudent to postpone the auction this year due to the COVID 19 Virus impact on our national and local communities. We are looking at September 18, 2020 as our new date. We are hopeful that this will give our community the recovery time and something to look forward to in the future. I want to thank everyone for their patience, understanding and support for the auction and our rotary club. Please stay safe and keep well during these interesting times. All the best. Laura Pellerano President Elect |
March 17, 2020 "Virtual" meeting of the Rotary Club of Ellsworth |
Ellsworth Rotary Meetings SuspendedBecause of the rapidly changing public health situation and COVID-19, I am suspending the next four weeks of meetings of the Rotary Club of Ellsworth: March 17, 24, 31, and April 7. ![]() |
March 10, 2020 Newsletter![]() Jody Wolford-Tucker, who is the Executive Director of Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County was our guest speaker this week. |
March 3, 2020 Newsletter |
February 25, 2020 Newsletter |
Thank You Pugnuts Ice Cream Shop!Thank You to Pugnuts Ice Cream Shop for their support for our upcoming Auction on May 8th! They will be providing Ice Cream! ![]() |
Hats Off to You!Hats off to these businesses for joining The Rotary Club of Ellsworth in helping our community by being Rotary Partners in 2019. Your support assisted nonprofit efforts and scholarships in our area: Horton, McFarland & Veysey, Acadia Realty Group, Bangor Savings, The Winter Harbor Agency, Jones, Kuriloff and Sargent, Audiology Center of Maine, Jordan Fernald Funeral Home and The Eagle’s Lodge Motel. ![]() |
We Appreciate Your Support!Thanks to these businesses for supporting our community through 2019 Rotary Club of Ellsworth Partnerships. We appreciate your support!!!!! Thanks to: King Electric, Ellsworth Marketplace, Momo’s Cheesecakes, Branch Lake Campground, UPS Store, Ellsworth Self Storage, Freshwater Stone and Brickwork and Sargent Real Estate. ![]() |
Thank You - 2019 Rotary PartnersThank you to the following businesses who have supported The Rotary Club of Ellsworth’s 2019 Community programs by being a Rotary Partner: Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital, Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital, Cleary Law Office, Bangor Federal Credit Union, Barnes Accounting Services, Brown, Holmes & Milliken Agency. ![]() |
MEETING CANCELLED TONIGHT (FEB 18) DUE TO WEATHERThe Rotary Club of Ellsworth is cancelling its meeting tonight due to the weather forecast. See you NEXT week! ![]() |
February 11, 2020 Newsletter |
February 4, 2020 Newsletter![]() We were pleased to host our Student of the Month program this week honoring five students from the Hancock County Technical Center. |
January 28, 2020 Newsletter |
January 21, 2020 Newsletter![]() ![]() Our guest speakers were Ben Layman, Director of Education and Rachel Bechtel, Artistic Administrator of the Penobscot Theater Company. |
January 14, 2020 Newsletter![]() Congratulations to Rotarians Tony and Julie Bouchard! They were awarded Paul Harris Fellows! |
January 7, 2020 Newsletter |
December 17th Holiday Party![]() Check out the photos from the Holiday Party! Click on the link below.
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December 10, 2019 Newsletter![]() Mark Green and Melissa Mattes from Downeast Community Partners were the speakers at Tuesday’s meeting. |
Rotary Meeting Canceled - December 3rdOur Rotary Meeting for tonight, Tuesday December 3rd has been canceled due to the snow storm. Stay safe out there and we hope to see you next week on December 10th! ![]() |
November 19, 2019 Newsletter![]() Community Support Director Cindy Shoppe presented checks to the following Organizations: $500.00 Kids Peace, $500.00 Emmaus Homeless Shelter, $300.00 Santa Run, $250.00 Ellsworth Public Library and $200.00 Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry |
November 26, 2019 Newsletter |
Benefit for Charlene Churchill![]() |
November 16th Loaves & Fishes Food Drive![]() Check out the photos from the Food Drive. Click on the link below.
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November 12, 2019 Newsletter |
November 5, 2019 Newsletter![]() ![]() Jerilyn Bowers was our guest speaker and she spoke about the work the MDI Biological Lab is doing and our club inducted new member Dan Frye! |
October 29, 2019 Newsletter |
October 22, 2019 Newsletter |
World Polio Day - October 24th![]() To assist The Rotary Club of Ellsworth celebrate World Polio Day, Rooster Brother in Ellsworth has agreed to donate $1 for every cup of coffee sold on Thursday October 24th. Every dollar raised by the Club is doubled By the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation so the $1 donated becomes $3 in the fight against polio!
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October 8, 2019 Newsletter |
Purple Pinkie Project - October 19th![]() On Saturday, October 19th Rotarians helped at our Purple Pinky Project at Pats Pizza to help eradicate polio!
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October 1, 2019 Newsletter |
September 28th Wheelchair Pancake Breakfast![]() Check out the photos from the Wheelchair Pancake Breakfast! Click on the link below!
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September 17, 2019 Newsletter |
September 10, 2019 Newsletter |
NO MEETING - SEPTEMBER 3, 2019Our club will not be having a meeting on September 3rd. We hope to see you at our next meeting, September 10th!
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August 27, 2019 Newsletter![]() Community Support Director Cindy Shoppe presented a check to Birds Acre in the amount of $500.00. |
August 20, 2019 Newsletter |
August 13, 2019 Newsletter![]() Rotarian Heidi Omlor as our guest speaker and we inducted a new member, Ruth Moore! Welcome to the club Ruth! We also presented checks to Comfort Cases and to Acadian Youth Sports. |
August 6, 2019 Newsletter |
Pancake Breakfast Photos!![]() Check out the photos from the Pancake Breakfast! Click on the link below.
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July 30, 2019 Newsletter |
July 23, 2019 Newsletter |
July 16, 2019 Newsletter |
Blueberry Pancake Breakfast! - August 3rd!![]() ![]() Tickets are now available to purchase for The Ellsworth Rotary Club Blueberry Pancake Breakfast! Tickets can be purchased at the following businesses: THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!! |
July 9, 2019 Newsletter |
Helping Out!Rotarians from Ellsworth helping the Bar Harbor club at their July 4th Blueberry Pancake Breakfast! #rotarypeopleofaction
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July 2, 2019 Newsletter |
June 25, 2019 Newsletter![]() From last nights transition to our new program year, with outgoing President Tracy Shaffer giving awards and welcoming new President Jo Cooper. Click below to see more photos from the Transition Ceremony! |
June 18, 2019 Newsletter |
June 11, 2019 Newsletter |
2019 Paul Harris Recognition Ceremony![]() Check out the photos from the Paul Harris Recognition Ceremony. Click on the link below.
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June 4, 2019 Newsletter |
May 28, 2019 Newsletter![]() Rotarians has a great time at the May 28th Social at the Union River Lobster Pot #ellsworthrotary Check out the photos! Click on the link below:
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Bike Rodeo - May 18th![]() ![]() Thanks to all Rotarians who volunteered at the EEMS Bike Rodeo on May 18th!
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May 14, 2019 Newsletter![]() Downeast Adaptive Youth Recreation (DAYR) were guest speakers at tonight's meeting. Board Members Kristy Hardison and Todd Wagstaff talked about DAYR's mission, who they are, their goals and how the community can help! |
May 7, 2019 Newsletter |
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