February 23, 2016 Newsletter

Opening Ceremonies: President Ashley Johnson called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Dave Wheaton and we said the Pledge of Allegiance. The greeter was Cheryl Callnan and Newsletter notes were taken by Tracy Shaffer and St. at Arms was Chris Coleman assisted by Cindy Shoppe.

Guests: We welcomed the students, parents, presenters and speakers for the Hancock County Technical Center (HCTC) recognition evening. Abigail Frost as well as Mark Kontio from

Congressman Bruce Poliquin’s office was also in attendance.

Club Anniversaries: Charter Member George Ray, Nancy Mayo and Laura Pellerano

Door Prizes: Door prize winners included Bruce Fisher and Abigail Frost.

50/50: Everybody Eats! (EE) A Free Community Meal was announced again as this quarter’s charity for 50/50 and Happy Dollars. An HCTC guest won the 50/50.

Happy Dollars: Many people gave happy dollars for EE and used the time for

thoughts, thank you’s, notices and good wishes. Happy Dollar donations included contributions given by Carl, Colin, Nancy, Scott, Tracy, Peter, Marshal, Chris, Rod, Tracy, Marian, Dave and

Charlene. Notices included Marshal’s great news that a story of his will be published soon in an upcoming tabletop book. Chris announced that he will be working at Hinckley Yachts and looks

forward to continuing his interest in boat building now that he has retired from law enforcement.

Rotary Business:

Carl reminded Rotarians that the Rotary Auction would be held on May 13. The auction will be held at the Big Cat’s Event Center in Trenton.

The 2nd Rotary Auction Planning Committee Meeting will be held at The Grand on Friday,

March 4 at 4 PM. All are welcome to attend. Committee meetings will be held bi-weekly.

Ashley announced again that our March service program is volunteering on Monday’s at

Everybody Eats! Tracy Shaffer will be sending out a reminder email to those who signed up.

David Wells provided a final pre-trip update regarding the Belize Wheelchair Project. The team will be leaving next week to deliver 126 wheelchairs in conjunction with the Bar Harbor club, the

Dawson’s Creek club from Alberta and 9 clubs in Belize.

President Ashley presented a check for school supplies to the project members for $1685.

Rotarians thanked and congratulated Abigail Frost for raising $1095 of the total. Abigail will be joining her father, Jack Frost on the trip and school supplies will be purchased and distributed as part of the club’s visit to communities in Belize. With tonight’s contributions, total school

supply money raised to date is $1740.

Program:

Vice President and Vocational Service Director Carl Lusby hosted the third HCTC Student Recognition and Vocational Speakers Event for this year. Each student was introduced by their nominating teacher and the students were given Chamber Bucks, a Certificate of Recognition and an HCTC-Rotary partnership t-shirt.

The two programs recognized were CNA/Medical Technology and Welding. The speakers for the evening touched on these vocations and were Jeanne Magoon from Seaport Village

Heathcare and Colin Brock from Acadia Lock.

Jeanne spoke of the compassion and true heart needed to care for others when working as part of a medical team and Colin touched on several things needed for a successful career in

welding including the importance of learning from others, following safety procedures and being willing to use your experience to be part of teams that can influence industrial design.

We congratulated Ellsworth High School student Abby Welch for being recognized for her

excellent work in the CNA program highlighted by the remarks made by teacher Michelle Cote.

Applause also went to Solomon Drew from Bucksport High School for the achievements and successful attitude he displays in the welding program. Teacher Joel Pelletier noted that Solomon already has aggressive career plans including being an underwater salvage welder.

Carl closed the program by reminding Rotarians that the April HCTC recognition event will be at the technical center and will include a meal prepared by the culinary program students. Ashley

presented speakers Jeanne Magoon and Colin Brock with Rotary Speakers Mugs.

The meeting concluded at 6:55 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Tracy Shaffer