Opening Ceremonies: President Gene Pellerano called the meeting to order.
Greeter: JoAnn Brown
Invocation read by Gene Pellerano and we said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Guests: Grace Robinson
Birthdays: Happy Birthday to Brielle Johnson. Jack Frost 12/2, Scott Kimball 12/3 Alison King 12/3 and Carl Lusby 12/5 Happy Birthday!
Club Anniversaries: Doug Kell 26 Years on 12/1 and Peter Farraher 23 Years on 12/1. Happy Anniversary!
Door Prizes: Winners were Ken Huitt, Gene Pellerano, Marian Wells and Laura Pellerano.
50/50: $8 Grace Robinson
2nd Quarter Happy Dollars: This quarter all happy dollars will go towards The Hancock County Sherriff’s Department for Deputy Luke Gross’s Family.
The following Rotarians gave Happy Dollars: Carl Lusy, Ken Huitt, Marian Wells, Jack Frost, Linda Fuller, Jane Langely, JoAnn Brown, Dave Wells, Clyde Cushing, Jodie Cushing and Gene Pellerano.
Rotary Business:
The Nominating Committee presented the Slate of Officers for 2022-2023:
President: Clyde Cushing
President Elect: Debbie Ehrlenbach
Vice President: Jodie Cushing
Treasurer: Rhonda Parker
Secretary: Marian Wells
Movember Judging: Winners
Ladies –
1st Benedetta Pellerano
2nd Rebecca Greenlaw
3rd Laura Pellerano
Gentleman-
1st Gene Pellerano
2nd Dave Wells
3rd Scott Kimball
Upcoming Community Service Events:
Blood Drive: The Blood Drive is the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Max Dietshe thanks everyone for their continued help.
Gifting Experience: Jack Frost and Carl Lusby are encouraging donations from Businesses and Club Members for this year’s Gifting Experience. A sponsor form will be emailed out soon. More info to come soon!
KidsPeace Christmas Presents: Rebecca Greenlaw has info for those who would like to start shopping for Christmas presents for Kids at KidsPeace. We plan to wrap all presents at our Holiday Party on December 14th.
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry for December: Our club will be helping at the Food Pantry on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the month of December. Jodie Cushing will be sending out a sign-up sheet.
Haven’s Sweet Rotary Fundraiser: Our club is partnering with Haven’s Candies in Scarborough Maine to help raise money for the club. Haven's Candies has generously agreed to donate 20% of all Ellsworth Rotary Club sales back to the Club. All orders placed between now and December 14, 2021 will qualify the club for a 20% donation. An email was sent out with more info.
Rotary Apparel on Sale: Contact Dave Wells to order any Rotary Hats, Shirts and Sweatshirts!
Gene reminded everyone about Polio Plus and EREY! Please consider making a donation.
Respectfully submitted by Ashley Johnson
