Presumpscot Scribbler 8-7-2016 (Aug 06, 2016)

Aug 16, 2016
Amanda Carr
Changing the Face of Dying

Aug 23, 2016
Tarlan Ahmadov - Refugee & Immigration Services
Path of Refugees in Maine

Aug 30, 2016
New Member Induction


Sep 06, 2016
Save the Date - 90th Anniversary Club Photo
Meet on the steps of Walker Library

Sep 13, 2016
Katie Sherman - Executive Director
Gorham Business Exchange

Sep 20, 2016
No Meeting - Golf Classic
All hands needed at the Tournament

Sep 27, 2016
Club Assembly


Oct 04, 2016
Marge Barker - District Governor


Oct 11, 2016
Bill Dunn - Yarmouth Rotary
District Cuba Mission April 2016

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Board Meeting - New Date!!

WRVC

Aug 30, 2016
10:30 PM – 11:20 PM

22nd Annual Westbrook-Gorham Rotary Golf Classic

Gorham Country Club

Sep 20, 2016
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Board Meeting

WRVC Board Room

Oct 04, 2016
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM

The Four Way Test

Of the things we think, say, or do:

1. Is it the truth?

2. Is it fair to all concerned?

3. Will it build goodwill & better friendships?

4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

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NOTE NEW DATE

NEXT Board Meeting of 2016-2017

8/30 10:30 at WRVC

All members are welcome at Board Meetings

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Announcement

Please note that we are meeting this week at the

Westbrook Historical Society

426 Bridge St, Westbrook

Nearest entrance is side of building to the right

and around the corner from the main entrance.

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Milestones

* Bruce Saunders - Birthday 8/9

* Christine Johnson - Rotary Anniversary 8/14 - 4 years

Woody Beach - Membership Transfer

We are pleased to announce that Woody Beach has requested to transfer his membership to our club. Most of you have met Woody since he has attended many of our meetings already. He is sponsored into the club by Dan Willett.

Elwood MacDougall Beach is a University of Maine graduate, with a BS in General Engineering. He had a long career in paper manufacturing, retiring in 2012. He first joined Rotary in 1964 in Lee Massachusetts (1964-1969). He later became a member of the Hartford Indiana Club (1970-1975), where he was club president. Most recently he was a 15 year member of the Crabtree Club of Raleigh NC. He is a Paul Harris Fellow. He moved back to Maine this year with his wife Virginia, who passed away recently.

His hobbies include playing bagpipes, woodworking and gardening.

Community BBQ Held August 8

On Sunday August 8, a beautiful summer day, a celebration was held to honor two young men who lost their lives too soon: Trey Arsenault & DJ Bruenig. DJ's brother Derrick began a fund to help Trey's family. So many generous people gave so much, that he donated a portions of those funds to help rehab the basketball courts at the Cornelia Warrant Sports Complex where Trey loved to play. Sadly, Derrick lost his brother to a tragic accident in February of this year. Trey and DJ were best friends and so the renovation of the courts now honors both young men.

The City and many local groups like Kiwanis and Rotary have also provided support for this project. The courts are now paved. Soon, drainage work will be completed along with the addition of lights, landscaping and amenities like a bike rack and fencing. We expect that there will be opportunities for some hands-on work by volunteer groups to finish this wonderful community project.

We were pleased the District Governor Marge Barker joined a few Westbrook-Gorham Rotarians at this celebration.

Westbrook Gorham Rotary Club Charities

Rich Emerson - CPA Managing Partner & Tax Specialist with Purdy Powers and Company - reviewed our new 501c3 entity with the Westbrook-Gorham Rotary Club, outlining new procedures and bookkeeping requirements. The purpose of adding a 501c3 entity is to facilitate donations to Rotary Club service and charitable projects as possible tax deductible items for the individual donor.

The Club remains a 501c4, a membership organization. Dues will continue to be paid to the Club. Westbrook-Gorham Club Charities is our new 501c3 entity that will also include the current Rotary House account.

L to R: Bill Gowen – Treasurer, Rich Emerson – Tax Accountant,

Jason Beever - President

47 Dale Ave Under Contract

We are very pleased to announce that the current Rotary House at 47 Dale Ave is now under contract. The buyer is purchasing the house along with the final lot next door.

Judith Reidman, along with Pat and Cliff Plummer, are working the punch list items to ready the house for closing. As in the past, they will put out a request to the club for help when it is ready for the final clean up.

Here are some pictures of our latest project. A great job by the students of the Westbrook Regional Vocation Center.

Upcoming District & Rotary International Dates

Centennial Celebration – 100 for 100 - Thursday November 10, 2016- Come help Rotary celebrate our Foundation’s 100^th Anniversary.

Speaker: RI President 2010-2011 Ray Klinginsmith, member RC Kirksville MO. Portland Marriott Sable Oaks. $100 per person . $26.50 of each ticket will be donated to the Rotary Foundation.

World Polio Day - Monday October 24, 2016 - Join Rotary for World Polio Day to support polio eradication. Help us reach a polio-free world. Local events are being sponsored in Districts and Clubs all around the world on Oct 22, 23 and 24.

Rotary Day at United Nations - November 12, 2016 - Rotary and the United Nations have a long history of working together and share similar visions for a more peaceful world.

District Visioning Sessions - Portland area - September 15 at Husson College, Westbrook 5-8:30PM. Additional sessions will be held in the Portsmouth area on November 3 and the Topsham area on January 17.

2017 District Conference - May 19-21, 2017- Samoset Resort, Rockport ME. Prior to the Conference there will be a 5K walk/run to benefit Polio Plus.

2017 International Convention - June 10-17, 2017 - Atlanta GA - Georgia World Congress Center - http://www.rotaryconvention2017.org

100 Acts of Good

In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Rotary Foundation, Rotary is encouraging members everywhere to do 100 acts of good throughout the year. Let others know by posting photos of yourself on social media, along with a brief description of the act, using the hashtag #100actsofgood.

Learn more at: http://centennial.rotary.org/en/get-caught-act-doing-good

Speaker Assignment List

The speaker assignment list will now only be published in the Scribbler (no longer a list on the website). Please let Christine Johnson know as soon as you have secured a speaker or if you need help securing a speaker. We frequently receive inquiries about program openings.

Thanks for your assistance in providing a great mix of interesting programs for our meetings!!

Here is the list of upcoming dates:

8/9 Meeting at Westbrook Historical Society
8/16 Pat & Cliff Plummer - Amanda Carr - Changing the Face of Dying
8/23 Dick Lebrecque - Tarlan Ahmadov - Refugee & Immigration Services
8/30 NEW MEMBER INDUCTION
9/6 CLUB PHOTO in front of Walker Library at 11:30
9/13 Kate Wight - Katie Sherman - Gorham Business Exchange
9/20 No Meeting - All hands needed at the golf tournament
9/27 Club Assembly
10/4 District Governor Visit - Marge Barker
10/11 Bill Dunn - District Trip to Cuba
10/18 Tentative - Marty Helman - Global Grant Planning
10/25 Jack Kivus
11/1 Steve Rand
11/8 Paul Emery
11/15 David Rolfe
11/22 Mike Foley
11/29 Carlo Giraulo

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Missed a Meeting? Make up online at Rotary E-Club One

Or at one of these other local clubs in our area:

Portland - Fridays 12:15PM at Holiday Inn by the Bay or Clarion

check website for current week's venue

Portland Sunrise - Thursdays 7:15AM

Cumberland Club 116 High St Portland

Falmouth - Mondays 4:30PM

American Legion Post 65 Depot Rd Falmouth

Scarborough - Tuesdays 5:45PM

Cabela's 100 Cabela's Blvd Scarborough

Sebago Lake Rotary Club - Thursdays 12:15PM

Dena's Lobster House & Tavern 765 Roosevelt Trail Windham

You can also claim a make up by attending Rotary-sponsored events of other clubs like fundraisers, by volunteering at MPTC during the assigned Rotary Friday, or by attending District events or training. Just let our Secretary Mike Foley know when you have participated in any of these activities.

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