Presumpscot Scribbler 5-22-2016 (May 22, 2016)

May 31, 2016
Phoebe Lyttle
Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator at Garbage to Garden

Jun 07, 2016
Club Assembly


Jun 14, 2016
Mary Wilson - Marketing Director
Stroudwater Lodge

Jun 21, 2016
Owen's McCullough - VP Engineering Sebago Technics
New Westbrook Public Service Building

Jun 28, 2016
Change Over Ceremony
Welcome Jason Beever as President 2016-2017

Jul 05, 2016
No Meeting - Holiday Week


Jul 12, 2016
Peter Johnson - PD Rotary Foundation Chair
Rotary Foundation - Recognition of W-G Rotary members

Jul 19, 2016
Lobster Bake
Evening Lobster Bake at Henry Saunders'

Jul 26, 2016
Mike Parker, DMD
Presumpscot Regional Land Trust

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Board Meeting

WRVC Conference Room

May 03, 2016
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM

Last Meeting at WRVC

May 10, 2016
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

First Meeting at American Legion

May 17, 2016
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Board Meeting

American Legion Post 197

Jun 07, 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?

Milestones

* Henry Saunders - Birthday 5/29

* Bill & Carol Chadwick - Anniversary 5/27 - 32 years

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Final Board Meeting 2015-2016 - 6/7 10:30

at American Legion Hall

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Special Board Meeting with Pres-Elect 6/14 10:30

at American Legion Hall

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Scholarships to be Awarded May 26

We are pleased to announce that twenty-eight $500 scholarships and two $250 toolships will be awarded at the WRVC Awards night on Thursday May 26. The event starts at 7PM at Westbrook High School auditorium. All are welcome to attend and recognize these fine students.

As part of their application, students were required to write a three paragraph essay about the impact that vocational education has had on them. Some of the statements that stood out to the selection committee:

Without WRVC I would have never found myself.
This class has really shown me maturity and it has also shown me responsibility.
What has WRVC done for me? It helped me discover my true passion in business.
Medical Occupations has been very rewarding. I will come out of class with Personal Support Specialist, CPR, phlebotomy license and CNA.
Vocational school has had a great impact on me as a worker and as a student. I have learned the importance of safety in the workplace and of keeping my own area clean. I have also learned the responsibility of showing up on time and working as a team.
Vocational school is the only reason I get up in the morning. It is the reason my grades have improved and it’s the reason I will be attending college. I will be forever grateful for the amazing opportunity Voc has provided me.

Thanks to Pat Plummer, Cliff Plummer and Judith Reidman for reviewing the applications.

Paul Harris Fellow Awards

Congratulations to Westbrook-Gorham Rotary Club members Dr Jack Kivus and Patricia Plummer. They were recognized at our meeting of May 17 with the prestigious Paul Harris Award. Jack recently achieved PHF and Pat PHF +1.

Paul Harris Fellow recognition is given to individuals who contribute $1,000 or more cumulatively to the Rotary Foundation. Multiple Paul Harris Fellow recognition is given at subsequent $1,000 levels.

Thanks to both for supporting the great work of our Foundation.

(L-R) Patricia Plummer, Dr. Jack Kivus,

and Foundation Chair Steven Rand

Revitalizing Downtown Westbrook is Focus of Coalition

Since November 2014, Abigail Cioffi has served as the Coordinator for the Westbrook Downtown Coalition, working with local business and other interested people to build a sustainable and complete community revitalization effort using the proven components of Design, Economic Vitality, Organization, and Promotion.

The Westbrook Downtown Coalition is community run to make sure all stakeholders have a voice in the process, including businesses and residents of the City. They have looked to other successful communities to provide examples for success, like Biddeford which is helping Westbrook develop a strategic plan. Also, Montclair NJ which won the Great American Main Street national award last year.

Strategic planning and visioning have been a focus of this group to date, since a plan is required to apply for many grants. There are many opportunities to request funding to support their efforts including Community Development Block Grant program, National Historic Trust program through HUD and Maine Development Foundation, and Main Street Development program.

Abigail told us that there is lot of excitement around the planning process, and people ready to go and get things done. They are now recruiting committee members.

For more information, contact Abigail Cioffi at (207) 391-2977 or Abigail@downtownwestbrook.com

(L-R) Abigail Cioffi –Westbrook Downtown Coalition Coordinator,

Philip Spiller and Christine Johnson

Foundation Giving Match Deadline is May 24

If you haven't done so already, we hope you will consider making a 2015-2016 Rotary year donation to our Foundation at or before our meeting on May 24.

Remember, all donations made to the Foundation will be matched dollar for dollar by our club, in your name, up to $100. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to move closer to a Paul Harris Fellow, or the next level of PHF. You contributions can be made to the Annual Share Fund, to Polio Plus, or to a cause in Rotary's areas of focus like providing clean water, supporting education, and promoting peace. To receive this match, please make your donation by May 24.

You can give on line at https://www.rotary.org/myrotary, mail a check to The Rotary Foundation, 14280 Collections Center Dr, Chicago, IL 60693 or call 1 866-976-8279 9:30AM to 6:30PM ET Monday-Friday. Or rock it "old school" and hand a check to our Foundation Chair Steve Rand out our next meeting. Please help us close out this year on a high note!!!

Thanks to all who have contributed to the Rotary Foundation so far this year. Individual Rotarian donations of all amounts have made the Rotary Foundation strong, vibrant, and very well regarded for nearly 100 years. YOUR contributions have allowed Rotary to make a difference in the lives of millions around the world.

Upcoming District Dates

6/2/2016 - Charter Night Celebration for Saco Bay Sunset - Dunne Grass Country Club, Old Orchard Beach - Cocktail Hour 6PM. Dinner 7PM. $75. Register on line at www.rotary7780.com

6/10-6/12/2016 – District Conference at Tarry-A-While Resort, Bridgeton. PLEASE NOTE: We are now soliciting items for the silent auction. Items (or gift cards) should be valued at $50 or greater. Proceeds will benefit the Rotary Foundation.

6/28/2016 RYLA Graduation at Camp Hinds - All are welcome to join the students for Dinner at 5:40 PM in the dining hall, no charge. Student graduation program at 7:00 PM. District Governor Changeover Ceremony to follow back in the dining hall with "pinning" of the Presidents.

11/10/2016 District 7780 Centennial Celebration - 100 for 100 - A celebration of the 100th year of the Rotary Foundation - Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks. Special guest PRIP Ray Klinginsmith. $100 per person with $26.50 of this to benefit the Rotary Foundation.

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 can once you have secured a speaker or if you need help securing a speaker.

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

Here is the list of upcoming dates:

5/24 Mike Foley - Terri Mulks & Brandon Brichetto - Camp Susan Curtis
5/31 Julie Hamm - Phoebe Lyttle - Community & Volunteer Coordinator Garbage to Garden
6/7 Club Assembly
6/14 Mary Wilson - Stroudwater Lodge
6/21 Owens McCullough - New Westbrook Public Service Facility
6/28 Changeover Ceremony
7/ 5 No Meeting - Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July
7/12 Peter Johnson - District Foundation Chair 2016-2017- Recognition
7/19 Tentative No Meeting - See you at the Lobster Bake!
7/26 Wayne Lopez
8/2 Club Assembly
8/9 Meeting at Westbrook Historical Society
8/16 Pat & Cliff Plummer
8/23 Dick Lebrecque
8/30 Bruce Saunders
9/6 Tentative=>>Target date for CLUB PHOTO in front of Walker Library at 11:30
9/13 Kate Wight
9/20 No Meeting - All hands needed at the golf tournament
9/27 Hal Thomas
10/4 Club Assembly

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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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