100 for 100 Dinner – We encourage members to sign up for our District’s celebration of our Rotary Foundation’s 100^th Anniversary to be held on 11/10/16. See more info in the Upcoming District Events section below.

 

Thanks - President Jason thanked all the folks who volunteered at our annual golf classic.  The numbers are still coming in, but we expect net proceeds to be our highest in years.

 

Foundation - Steve Rand, Club Foundation Chair, spoke briefly about the Rotary Foundation and how we have seen funds come back for club projects the past two years (MPTC and Guatemala). We now have 11 members signed up for Rotary Direct on line.  This is an easy way to donate to the Foundation in amounts small or large, using a credit card or from a bank account.  A summary of donations is always available by signing in to rotary.org and a year-end summary is sent to each participant for tax purposes. Steve hopes to encourage at least 3 members to sign up for Rotary Direct this Rotary year.  If you are interested and need help, please contact Steve.

 

Guatemala Project - Bill Chadwick talked about the upcoming project in Cuatro Cayos Guatemala.  As previously announced, we have received a district grant for $2800 and the club has added $1000. This will fund a trauma bag and training on its use.  In addition, the team will be building six eco-stoves with funds donated by members and the club. Bill told us that a wells project has been added, to provide clean water to the community where stomach parasites present a significant health problem.

 

Rotary House - Judith Reidman informed us that the Rotary House on Dale Ave should be closing on or around October 14. Final cleanup is expected during the week prior.  An email blast will be sent out looking for volunteers to help, once a date can be determined.

 

Golf Tournament - Finally, we had a quick discussion of ideas to keep improving the golf tournament. The new game introduced this year, “buy a birdie”, was very popular contest that we should continue.  Pre-assignment of jobs has been tried in the past, but has not been very successful. However, it was suggested that we try to at least identify a point person for key areas. For example, a lead person be designated who will hold a meeting at the registration table that morning so all who are working in that area are clear on the process and their role. Jack agreed to put together a booklet of activities and things that need to be done, perhaps including a check list.  There was consensus that we need more help with securing hole sponsorships and that a sub-committed be formed to focus on that.  It was also suggested we have a sub-committee focus on soliciting teams, with a point person who will be responsible for providing counts to Gorham Country Club. A good number of teams to target for next year is 18 (we had 14 this year).

 

2nd Place NET: RM Davis - Matthew McFarland, B. McFarland, C. Webb & M. Webb

3rd Place NET: Chalmers Insurance Group (Gold Sponsor) - Ethan Johnson, D Willis, B Perrin and J Fox (Pictured below)

Closest to the pin: Bob Whiting
Long drive men: Justin Vincent - Saco River Dentists
Long drive women: Laurie Waschol - Biddeford Savings Bank
Putting contest: Dave Willis

Congratulations to all of the winners!!

Thanks again to our many sponsors and to the many volunteers who worked countless hours before, during and even after the event. The golf classic would not be a success without you.