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Westbrook Regional Vocational Center
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MILESTONES
 
  * Christine Johnson Rotary Anniversary 8/14 -3 years 
  * Bill Chadwick Birthday 8/19
  * Patty Kenney Birthday 8/20
  * Owens & Ann McCullough Wedding Anniversary 8/19 - 26 yrs
  * Steve & Patty Rand Wedding Anniversary 8/24 - 30 yrs
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No regular meeting this week due to our Annual Golf Classic.  
 
Where: Gorham Country Club - 93 Mclellan Rd Gorham ME
When: Tuesday September 22  12PM Shotgun start.
 
If you can help at the tournament, please contact Drs Jack Kivus, Wayne Lopez or Bill Chadwick or Steve Rand.
 
Thanks to all who are making this year's tournament such a big success!!
 
 
These  are the remaining program assignments for this year.  Dates open for programs are 11/24, 12/15 and 12/22.  When you have secured a program, please notify Christine Johnson so the program can be added to our website.  Look for 2016 assignments from Hal Thomas shortly.
 
10/13     Frank Emery - Roy Mickelson, Principal at Windham Christian Academy
10/20     Jason Beever - RYLA Participants Westbrook & Gorham
10/27     Cathy Breen - State Senator - Legislative Report
11/3       New Member Induction
11/10     Paul Emery - Terry Hodskins - Wrap a Smile
11/17     Ted Rogers - Matt Sabasteanski - Outdoor Rec Dtr Pineland Farms (tentative)
11/24     TBD
12/1       Club Assembly 
12/8       No Meeting -  Christmas Party
12/15     TBD
12/22     TBD
12/29     New Years Week - no meeting
1/5         TBD
 

 

 
Phillip Allen (Center) Veterans Housing Services Coordinator and Robert (Bobby) Marcotte (Right) Housing Residential Specialist from Preble St Veterans Housing Services were our speakers on August 11.
 
             
 
Preble Street Veterans Housing Services is a housing stabilization program funded by the Veterans Administration. A collaborative effort between Preble Street and Pine Tree legal Assistance, VHS offers case management, housing search assistance, budget counseling, and financial assistance to eligible Veterans and Veterans’ families throughout Maine with offices in Bangor, Lewiston and Portland.
 
The Federal Government has recognized that there has been an upsurge of veterans that are homeless or who are at risk of homelessness. Currently, 15 case managers from this agency engage long-term with veterans offering support various levels of support in Maine. They link vets to services such as food stamps, housing vouchers and VA services.  They provide financial assistance such as rent deposits, arrearage payments, moving and storage expenses, and arranging child care with the ultimate goal of keeping veterans in current housing or securing safe and stable housing where they can receive mail, provide an address to employers, and have access to public transportation.
 
As the housing specialist, Bobby acts as liaison and mediator between the case manager and landlord. He keeps abreast of housing vacancies and short wait list properties.  He is a resource to both the case management and the landlord and works to prevent evictions.
 
Since October 2011, VHS of Maine has assisted over 1000 veterans.   A $1.7M grant has been available annually for four years, and based upon their success, they are expecting a 3 year extension.
 
The object of this October 30, 2015 event is to create awareness among Rotarians and the general public of the millions of children that are held captive for commercial gain and to help Rotarians take action to protect children through programs, campaigns, and projects.