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May 03, 2016
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
 
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May 10, 2016
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
 
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May 17, 2016
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
 
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American Legion Post 197
Jun 07, 2016
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
 
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Stories
67th Annual Road Race Held On a Warm Spring Day
Our 67th Annual Patriots' Day Road Race was held on Monday April 18, with temperatures approaching the 70s by the time trophies were awarded.   Thanks to all the teams who participated: Westbrook, Gorham, Scarborough, South Portland, and Deering.  We had a good crowd of almost 70 runners. 
 
 
 
 
The top boys team was from Scarborough and the top girls team was from Westbrook. Top three girls all from Westbrook: Maddie Hebert, Delilah Graffam, Maddie Smith. Top three boys all from Scarborough:  Colin Tardiff, Andrew Sholl and Connor Doherty.
 
 
 
Thanks to all of you who volunteered for Race Day: Dave Rolfe, Frank Emery, Steve Rand, Jason Beever, Judith Reidman, Jeff Malloy, Hal Thomas, Christine Johnson, and Bill Gowen. This historic race could not continue without the support of our club members. Special thanks go to Dave Rolfe who lead the volunteers in Owen’s absence.  Also a huge thank you to Owens McCullough for the pre-race organization and coordination. In addition, he sent along two of his engineers to help out - Craig Burgess and Tyler Peabody. Their on-site support was critical.
 
 
 
Finally, a big thanks goes to the City of Westbrook:  Brian from Public Services who helped us set up and break down safely, the Fire Dept which provided an ambulance to follow the runners, Police Dept for providing a car to lead the runners, and particularly to Chief Roberts who wielded the starter pistol. A great community effort!
 
Foundation Giving Match Deadline is May 15
Thanks to all who have contributed to the Rotary Foundation so far this year. We are proud to note that our club's average giving is currently well above the District's per capita average and we are on target to beat last year's great performance.  Thank you for your generosity!!
 
There is still time for you to make a donation in the 2015-2016 Rotary year.   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.

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 Rotarians to make a difference in the lives of millions around the world.  
 
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.  Please help us close out this year on a high note!
 
 
Upcoming Food Drive - May 3
On May 3, our speaker will be Doug Horner, Coordinator of the Stroudwater Christian Church Food Pantry. We hope you will join us and bring a food donation for Doug to take back to the Food Pantry.  
 
Thanks to Judith Reidman for purchasing Hannaford Reusable shopping bags for use in our collection.  If you haven't picked up a bag yet, please pick one up at our next meeting on April 26. 
 
All nonperishable items are appreciated.  Items in highest demand are cereal, peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, and pasta.  Other popular items include tuna, cans or bags of red beans, bags of white rice, oatmeal (cannisters and instant oatmeal packs), Ramen noodles, and toilet paper. Most popular cereal:  Crispy Rice, Toasty O’s, Oats & More, and Raison Bran. Strawberry and raspberry are the jellies most in demand.
 
Note: If you can't attend on May 3, but would still like to help out, you can bring your donation this week, you can drop it off at the Food Pantry at 1520 Westbrook St on Sundays 12-3 or Wednesdays 12-6, or let Christine know and we'll arrange a pick up.
 
Upcoming District Dates
 
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 has been posted on our website. Look under Site Pages, Program Assignments. 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:
  • 4/26   Katelyn Chapman & Paul Giordano - RYLA - The gift that keeps on giving
  • 5/3     Bill Chadwick - Doug Horner - Coordinator Stroundwater Christian Church Food Pantry
  • 5/10   Dick Woodbury - former State Senator - Ranked Choice Voting
  • 5/17   Phil Spiller -  Abigail Cioffi - Coordinator Downtown Westbrook Coalition
  • 5/24   Mike Foley - Terri Mulks & Brandon Brichetto - Camp Susan Curtis
  • 5/31   Julie Hamm
  • 6/7     Club Assembly
  • 6/14   Jack Kivus
  • 6/21   Owens McCullough - New Westbrook Public Service Facility
  • 6/28   Changeover Ceremony
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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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