Opening Ceremonies: President Scott Kimball called the meeting to order. Invocation by Terry Stevens and we said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Greeter: Ashley Johnson
Sargent at Arms: Cindy Shoppe
Door Prizes: All door prizes were given out to the students who had the correct raffle ticket number. Door prizes included gift cards from McDonalds, Amazon, Olive Garden, Google Play, and Dunkin Donuts.
Program/Speaker: The program for the evening was Ellsworth High School Honors Night Class of 2018.
President Scott Kimball opened the program with a welcome and conversation about education, books and the history of Rotary beliefs and mission. Scott then introduced guest speaker, Ben Speed (Multimedia Design Instructor for the Hancock County Technical Center). (See program for more details). Ben began his presentation by focusing on the book “Wonder” by R. J. Palacio. A book that is a book of precepts. A book that focuses on the beauty around us. Precepts of right and kind. Be kind, have courage to live by. In addition, use your wisdom to lead you. Ben shared that his grandparents had words or precepts that had much wisdom. Go light and go often and once pick it up, do not put it down. Seeing things through was necessary. In addition, Winne the Pooh said, “This is how we go when we go like this”.
Ben also let the students know he had a game for them about their own precepts. In addition, to check out the hashtag “choosekindellsworth”. Ben ended his presentation by informing the audience we always have choices and it is up to the individual to choose their journey.
Additional Door prizes were given out to Students.
Scott Kimball opened the Awards section of the meeting. Jack Frost, Charlene Churchill, Larry Johnston, Heidi Omlor, and Alison King introduced the students and their accomplishments.
More Door prizes were given out to Students.
Scholarships that were given out are as follows, Rotary scholarships, Jerry Kaufman Memorial Scholarship, The Marilyn Whitelaw Service above self community service award, and the Marilyn Whitelaw Service above self Leadership Award. In addition, The Shirley and Helen Povich Scholarship award was presented.
Scott Kimball thanked all the participants and the coordinators for a great evening. Scott repeated the rotary four beliefs. Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:30pm.
Respectfully submitted by Micki Sumpter
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