Presumpscot Scribbler 6-5-2016 (Jun 05, 2016)

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

Aug 02, 2016
Club Assembly


Aug 09, 2016
Tour of Westbrook Historical Society
Meet at Historical Society - Westbrook Community Center

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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?

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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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Westbrook Together Days - A Great Community Event

Thanks to all who came out and helped set up and sell at Westbrook Together Days. We made nearly $300 for our local food pantries. We also gave away two crates of children’s books and collected bottles for Polio Plus.

Shane Mudgett, Julie Hamm, Pat Plummer,

Christine Johnson, Judith Reidman, Cliff Plummer

Paul Emery and Dick Labrecque

In addition, we saw Rotarians taking part in other activities during WTD. Councilor Mike Foley and son Joseph marched in the parade tossing candy to the crowd. Later, Mike was auctioneer, auctioning off items donated to benefit local youth scholarships. Phil Spiller wore many hats before and during the events, including host to the six Russian guests from sister city Archangel who are here for a 9 day visit.

Mike & Joseph Foley Phil Spiller

Saco Bay Sunset Charter Night

A small but enthusiastic crowd celebrated the chartering of our District’s newest club, Rotary Club of Saco Bay Sunset. The event was held Thursday June 2, 2016 at Dunegrass Country Club in Old Orchard Beach, with live music, a silent auction, and summer barbecue theme.

Attendees received beer glasses with a fun rewrite of the four way test: 1^st Is it cold enough? 2^nd Is there enough for all concerned? 3^rd Will it build good times and MUCH better friendships? 4^th Can it get any better than this? Appropriate given their meeting place at Dunegrass in the Augusta Room at 6PM on Thursdays.

Congratulations to the 23 charter members of Saco Bay Sunset, 16 of them new Rotarians! Welcome to our Rotary family.

Garbage to Garden - Recycling Food Waste

Founded in 2012 and based in Portland, Maine, Garbage to Garden is a curbside compost service that offers urban dwellers, schools and commercial businesses a convenient way to recycle food scraps, including meat, dairy and bones, to be used to renew our local soil. Within a month of start up, they were collecting from 100 customers.

Garbage to Garden is the most successful market-based curbside composting company in the Northeast, currently servicing over 5,000 households, and over 100 schools, restaurants, businesses and events. One of their customers is MPTC. The ethos of Garbage to Garden is rooted in the spirit of sustainability and supporting the local economy while making composting for the masses as approachable as possible.

Garbage To Garden created a partnership with Bensen Farm in Gorham where waste is managed in large windrows. The resulting compost is bagged and sold at garden centers across Maine under the brand Surf n’ Turf Compost. We understand that demand for this product is very high as more people want a non-chemical approach to renewing and enriching soil.

Garbage To Garden continues to grow. They recently reached agreement with Scarborough for centralized collection locations across town. They are among 5 finalists in Gorhams Saving’s Bank Launch Pad competition and will be “pitching” their business live at USM’s Hannaford Hall on Tuesday June 7^th at 5:30PM in hopes of winning the top prize of $50,000. They will be pitching again at Greenlight Maine on June 14^th, with top prize of $100,000. We wish them luck in both competitions.

Phoebe Lyttle - GTG Marketing with Wayne Lopez

holding a 6 gallon residential container

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. Sign up at the District website. There is no charge to attend. Please arrive early as parking is a distance from the hall. Shuttles will be available. Student graduation program is at 7:00 PM. District Governor Changeover Ceremony to follow back in the dining hall with "pinning" of the Presidents. Expected end time is 9:30PM.

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:

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 -2015-2016- Recognition
7/19 No Meeting - See you at the Lobster Bake!
7/26 Mike Parker DMD - Presumpscot Regional Land Trust
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 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
10/11 Patty Kenney
10/18 Ted Rogers
10/25 Jack Kivus

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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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