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Mar 15, 2016
 
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Mar 29, 2016
 
Apr 05, 2016
 
Apr 12, 2016
 
Apr 19, 2016
 
Apr 26, 2016
 
May 03, 2016
 
May 10, 2016
 
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Upcoming Events
Board Meeting
WRVC Conference Room
Apr 05, 2016
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
 
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
 
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     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?
     Rotary Areas of Focus
  •   Promoting peace
  •   Fighting disease
  •   Providing clean water
  •   Saving mothers and children
  •   Supporting education
  •   Growing local economies
Milestones
 * Christine Johnson-  Birthday 3/8
 * Paul Emery - Birthday 3/9
 
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Don't Forget
No meeting this week.  
See you at the 90th Anniversary Dinner
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Next Board Meeting -  4/5-  10:30 at WRVC Conference Room
All members are welcome
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Announcement 
We are pleased to announce that we will be returning
to the American Legion this summer.  
Our return date is May 17, 2016.  See you there!
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Stories
Small Business Administration can help businesses grow
Seth Goodall, a former state legislator, entrepreneur, and practicing lawyer, was appointed by President Obama to serve as the Small Business Administration’s New England Regional Administrator on July 10, 2013. Seth oversees SBA’s six New England district offices and is responsible for the delivery of the agency’s financial and technical assistance and governmental contracting activities throughout New England.
 
Small dollar loans are the engine of the economy. The average SBA loan size in Maine is just over $150K. In 2015, the SBA distributed 580 loans worth $110 million in the State of Maine alone, and overall, small businesses create 2 out of every 3 jobs in America.
 
Many businesses in Westbrook and other communities have used SBA loans to grow their business.  For example, Lee Auto Malls received an SBA loan many years ago and has grown into a large successful auto dealer.  More recently, Pika Energy and Black Dinah Chocolates have used SBA lines and counseling services. Pika is now attracting venture capital.
 
The SBA also has SBA Development Centers and Women’s Business Centers that offer business and financial counseling services.  SCORE in our area has a strong track record and reputation nationwide. All of these centers have provided over 8000 hours or counseling across Maine.  In addition, the SBA was instrumental in bringing $81M worth of government contract work to Maine small businesses in 2015.
 
Seth was delighted to speak to us as he considers Rotary clubs as means of spreading the word in local communities about services available from the SBA to help small businesses grow.
 
History Corner - Westbrook Rotary Song
Composer – Carroll M. Richardson 1926
Sung to the tune – “It’s Nice to Get Up in the Morning”
 
Oh, we’re especially glad to be with you,
As members of Rot-a-ry,
We’ve got the finest little club
That ever you did see.
We gather every Tuesday,
The Tavern’s were we eat,
And a visiting Rotary member
We are always glad to meet.
 
We believe the Rotary spirit
Is an asset to any man,
To mingle with your neighbor
And to grasp him by the hand,
Indulge in song and story,
And get the other man’s views,
With a programme to entertain you,
And drive away the blues.
 
So, Old Westbrook has come into Rotary,
With a Rotary spirit true,
With “Harry Boy” to lead us,
You can bet we’ll put it through,
We’re all enthusiastic
To try and make Rotary feel,
That the Westbrook Club is a credit,
To be in the Rotary Wheel.
 
Note the mention in this song of the Westbrook Tavern Hotel, our original meeting place, and Harry FG Hay, our first president. Carroll Richardson was the Westbrook Postmaster.
Upcoming District Dates
3/19/2016 - Rotary Leadership Institute - York County Community College, Wells ME - Info and sign up at http://www.rlinea.org/.  Please let Christine know if you are interested in attending one of the seminars. Deadline for sign up is March 14.
 
3/26/2016 - District Youth Services Conference - Interact, Rotaract, Youth Exchange, RYLA - Thornton Academy, Saco, ME. Rotarians are welcome to sign up at the District website: New Generations Conference
 
4/2/2016 – District Assembly at University of Southern Maine. Please let Christine know if you plan to attend so our treasurer can write one check to cover all of us. Please register on line at the District website: District Training Assembly  
 
4/14.2016 - Club Vision Workshop - 6-8PM - South Portland Housing Authority
 
6/10-6/12/2016 – District Conference at Tarry-A-While Resort, Bridgeton
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.
 
Dates in January are just around the corner and we'd like to have these slots filled before the next Scribbler is published.  Thanks for your assistance in providing a great mix of interesting programs for our meetings.
 
Here is the list of upcoming dates:
  • 3/8    No Mid-Day Meeting - Anniversary Kick Off Evening Event
  • 3/15   Deb Shangraw - Andrew Turcotte - Westbrook Fire Chief
  • 3/22   Steve Rand - Rev Dr William Chadwick - Cuatro Cayos Guatemala Mission
  • 3/29   Jeff Malloy - Dennis Robbillard & Tom Wilbur - Crutches 4 Africa
  • 4/5     Club Assembly
  • 4/12   Owens McCullough - New Westbrook Public Service Facility
  • 4/19   No Meeting - School Vacation
  • 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
  • 5/31   Julie Hamm
  • 6/7     Club Assembly
  • 6/14   Jack Kivus
  • 6/21   Judith Reidman
  • 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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