Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.

Invocation was read by: Debbie Ehrlenbach and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Bob and Mary Thomas

 

Setting up Zoom: Michael Houslen

 

 

Guests: Linda Elliott and Grace Robinson

 

Club Anniversaries: Jo Cooper

 

Bike Rodeo at EEMS – May 18^th at 9:00am. Our club donates helmets each year. Sign-up sheet going around soon.  Contact Clyde Cushing for more info.

 

Polio Cups: Reminder to donate to Polio! For every $1 donated, 7 children are vaccinated.

 

EHS Honors Banquet Date Change: Due to the solar eclipse, the honors banquet has been changed to Wednesday, April 10^th. This will be our meeting only for that week. Dessert will be provided!

 

Rotary Cabin Fever Craft Fair: Save the date! April 6^th at EEMS. As of today we have 889tables reserved! We are full! If you would like to join the committee, please let Jodie know. Will need help the day of the event and the day before to help setup. The EHS Interact will have a table as well selling snacks and drinks to raise money. They will also be collecting Pet Food for their Pet Food Drive. Contact Jodie Cushing for more info.

 

75^th Legacy Project: A sub group of the Demeyer Field Committee (Rotary, Little League, and Challenger Little League) is meeting with the contractor and land scape architect to finalize plans and related costs to present to the committee. A landscape architect is now working on the design. Members of the YMCA and Little League are providing input on the playground design, which will include access for handicap children.

 

Fundraiser for Demeyer Field Project – May 17th – Big Cats – 5 – 7pm: A sign-up sheet for the night of the event is available at club meetings. Donor prospects is available for club members to solicit donations. All donations, must be to Becky Sargent’s office no later than April 30th. Contact Debbie Ehrlenbach for more info.

 

Rotary Blood Drives are the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month at the Elks Lodge in Ellsworth. Please sign up to help. Shifts are from 11:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Jodie Cushing, Shelly Van Camp, Ashley Johnson.

 

50/50: $14 to Stacie Brown

 

Happy Dollars: 4^th Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Local D.A.R.E Program. Taught by highly trained law enforcement officers, D.A.R.E. Education Programs deliver science/evidence-based curricula that teach students good decision-making skills that will help them lead safe and healthy lives and cope with high risk circumstances including drugs, alcohol, violence, bullying, and internet safety.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars:  Stacie Brown, Barbara Clark, Fred Beyer, Dave Wells, Carl Lusby, Clyde Cushing, Grace Robinson, Gene Pellerano, Stephanie Baillargeon, Linda Elliott, Michael Houslen and Debbie Ehrlenbach.

 

Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speaker was Rotarian Jack Frost. He spoke about his trip to Iceland he took back in August 2023.  He provided a presentation of photos. 

 

Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by: Nancy Mayo and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Julie Clark and Lincoln Ehrlenbach

 

Setting up Zoom: Clyde Cushing

 

 

Guests: Chuck Major, Stephen Clark, Grace Robinson

 

Visiting Rotarians: Augusto Machado

 

Club Anniversaries: Shelly Van Camp, Stephanie Baillargeon, Michael Houslen and April Hartford all have 1-year anniversaries.

 

 

Exchange of Banners: Visiting Rotarian, Augusto Machado of Colorado exchanged banners with President Debbie Ehrlenbach. Thank you for visiting our club!

 

 

2024-2025 Rotary Theme Banner: President-Elect Jodie Cushing attended PETS (President-Elect Training) and shared with club members the 2024-2025 Rotary Theme banner "The Magic of Rotary"

 

 

Polio Cups: Reminder to donate to Polio! For every $1 donated, 7 children are vaccinated.

 

EHS Honors Banquet Date Change: Due to the solar eclipse, the honors banquet has been changed to Wednesday, April 10^th. This will be our meeting only for that week.

 

Rotary Cabin Fever Craft Fair: Save the date! April 6^th at EEMS. As of today we have 88 tables reserved! We are full! If you would like to join the committee, please let Jodie know. Will need help the day of the event and the day before to help setup. The EHS Interact will have a table as well selling snacks and drinks to raise money. A sign-up sheet is available.Contact Jodie Cushing for questions.

 

75^th Legacy Project: A sub group of the Demeyer Field Committee (Rotary, Little League, and Challenger Little League) is meeting with the contractor and land scape architect to finalize plans and related costs to present to the committee. A landscape architect is now working on the design. Members of the YMCA and Little League are providing input on the playground design, which will include access for handicap children. Once plans are complete, the whole committee will schedule its next meeting.

 

Fundraiser for Demeyer Field Project – May 17th – Big Cats – 5 – 7pm: The Steering Committee has been formed to include representatives from each of the partners on the project plus a member from the Noontime Rotary Club and the Ellsworth Area Chamber. The committee will be meeting every other week through May 8th. Subcommittees will be formed and overseen by a member of the steering committee. The committee selected a sports theme, is identifying and soliciting sponsors, establishing event expectations and structure, reviewing prospects and marketing. A sign-up sheet for the night of the event is available at club meetings. By April 1st, donor prospects will be available for club members to solicit donations. All donations, must be to Becky Sargent’s office no later than April 30th. Contact Debbie Ehrlenbach for questions.

 

Rotary Blood Drives are the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month at the Elks Lodge in Ellsworth. Please sign up to help. Shifts are from 11:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Lori Googins, Shelly Van Camp, Tracy Shaffer, Dave Wells

 

50/50: $8 to Rebecca Greenlaw

 

Happy Dollars: 3^rd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Downeast Horizons Special Olympics Program.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars:  Rebecca Greenlaw, Jodie Cushing, Chuck Major, Stephen Clark, Marian Wells, Tracy Shaffer, Dave Wells, Carl Lusby, Lori Googins, Nancy Mayo, Grace Robinson, and Debbie Ehrlenbach.

 

Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speaker was Chuck Major. Chuck is the Scout Executive/CEO of the Katahdin Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. He worked for the Boy Scouts for over 25 years. Chuck spoke about the two camps scouts attend each year in the State of Maine and how you can volunteer or donate.

 

The Rotary Club of Ellsworth presented a check in the amount of $600.00 to Boy Scouts of America- Katahdin Area Council to be used for a Hancock County scout to attend camp.

 

 

 Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by: Mark Remick and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Bob and Mary Thomas

 

Setting up Zoom: Michael Houlsen

 

 

Guests: Stacie Brown, Saxon Tinto, Andrew Tinto, PJ Keenan, Nina Zeldin, Grace Robinson

 

Birthdays: Becky Sargent and Lincoln Ehrlenbach. Happy Birthday!

 

Club Anniversaries: Dave Wells and Marian Wells.

 

 

EHS Interact Club Pet Food Drive: The EHS Interact Club is collecting dog cat food wet and dry along with old blankets and towels for Forgotten Felines and the SPCA. They will be at the vendor sale on the 6th and will be presenting their donation to Forgotten Felines at that point.  Bring in your items to the next couple of meetings and Jodie Cushing will bring them to the Interact President. 

 

New Member Induction: We are happy to induct our newest club members!! Stacie Brown and Saxon Tinto. Welcome to the club!

 

 

Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce News: PJ Keenan, Director of the Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce announced The Rotary Club of Ellsworth will be receiving the 2024 Director Award at the Annual Meeting. Congratulations to all club members!

The Annual Meeting is scheduled for May 9th at the Ellsworth YMCA from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

 

 

Polio Cups: Reminder to donate to Polio! For every $1 donated, 7 children are vaccinated.

 

EHS Honors Banquet Date Change: Due to the solar eclipse, the honors banquet has been changed to Wednesday, April 10^th. This will be our meeting only for that week.

 

Rotary Cabin Fever Craft Fair: Save the date! April 6^th at EEMS. As of today we have 88 tables reserved! We are full! If you would like to join the committee, please let Jodie know. Will need help the day of the event and the day before to help setup. The EHS Interact will have a table as well selling snacks and drinks to raise money.

 

75^th Legacy Project: A sub group of the Demeyer Field Committee (Rotary, Little League, and Challenger Little League) is meeting with the contractor and land scape architect to finalize plans and related costs to present to the committee. A landscape architect is now working on the design. Members of the YMCA and Little League are providing input on the playground design, which will include access for handicap children. Once plans are complete, the whole committee will schedule its next meeting.

 

Fundraiser for Demeyer Field Project – May 17th – Big Cats – 5 – 7pm: The Steering Committee has been formed to include representatives from each of the partners on the project plus a member from the Noontime Rotary Club and the Ellsworth Area Chamber. The committee will be meeting every other week through May 8th. Subcommittees will be formed and overseen by a member of the steering committee. The committee selected a sports theme, is identifying and soliciting sponsors, establishing event expectations and structure, reviewing prospects and marketing. A sign-up sheet for the night of the event is available at club meetings. By April 1st, donor prospects will be available for club members to solicit donations. All donations, must be to Becky Sargent’s office no later than April 30th.

 

Rotary Blood Drives are the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month at the Elks Lodge in Ellsworth. Please sign up to help. Shifts are from 11:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Mary Beth Harmon

 

50/50: $15 to Nancy Mayo

 

Happy Dollars: 3^rd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Downeast Horizons Special Olympics Program.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars:  Nancy Mayo, Laurie Fogelman, Saxon Tinto, Jodie Cushing, Peter Farragher, Gene Pellerano, Jo Cooper, JoAnn Rodick, Stacie Brown, April Hartford, Carl Lusby, Lincoln Ehrlenbach, Ray Williams and Debbie Ehrlenbach.

 

Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speaker was Nina Zeldin. Nina has served as Healthy Acadia’s Tai Chi for Health Program since its launch in 2014. She teaches six to eight community classes each week and coordinates classes for Healthy Acadia’s Community Instructors. To date, over 3,000 people have participated in the program. Populations reached include adults, children, people in recovery from substance misuse, and developmentally challenged children and young adults. 

 

 Nina’s passion for sharing the health benefits of Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) programs springs from her own experience. Regular tai chi practice helps her manage symptoms of the chronic health conditions she experiences, and she finds joy in helping empower others to improve their health and well-being.  

 

 

 Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by: Linda Rose and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Bob and Mary Thomas

 

Setting up Zoom: Clyde Cushing

 

 

Guests: BJ Cunningham, Stacie Brown, Saxon Tinto

 

Birthdays: Mary Beth Harmon and Larry Fernald. Happy Birthday!

 

 

Polio Cups: Reminder to donate to Polio! For every $1 donated, 7 children are vaccinated.

 

Foundation Update:  The 2023-2024 goal for the annual fund is $8,000, as of March 11, 2024 the club has contributed $6,165 to the annual fund.  The 2023-2024 goal for polio is $2,000.  To date, the club has contributed $2,451 for polio.  19 Rotarians have donated to the Annual Fund. This month Fred Beyer won a box of Haven’s Chocolates.

 

Donations: The Rotary Club of Ellsworth presented a check in the amount of $500.00 to Kisma Preserve. BJ Cunningham accepted the check.

 

Rotary Scholarships: Gene Pellerano reported we have received 33 applications. The committee will be reviewing the applications soon. We will be sharing the list of students as they become available -  to sign up to sponsor a student for the HCTC Honors Banquet. The event is April 8^th (A Monday evening this year due to the school’s schedule)

 

Fellowship Night at Pat’s Pizza: Our second fellowship night is planned for Thursday, March 14th at Pat’s Pizza at 5:30pm. We have reserved the room to the left of the main dining area. Members can bring family members and will order off the menu.

 

Rotary Fellowship Groups: There are many Rotary Fellowship groups to look up and be a part of. For more information, contact Debbie Ehrlenbach.

 

Rotary Cabin Fever Craft Fair: Save the date! April 6^th at EEMS. As of today we have 88 tables reserved! We are full! If you would like to join the committee, please let Jodie know. Will need help the day of the event and the day before to help setup. The EHS Interact will have a table as well selling snacks and drinks to raise money.

 

Partner Program: In a joint letter from the President of the Ellsworth Maine Rotary Club Foundation and the President of the Rotary Club of Ellsworth, Rotarian letters were sent on February 8th. Rotarian donations go directly to the Ellsworth Maine Rotary Club Foundation earmarked for scholarships. To date 7 Rotarians have contributed to the program for a total of $2,750.

 

75^th Club Anniversary Celebration: A committee has been formed to plan this event and have met a few times. Please contact Tricia Quirk to help out.

 

75^th Legacy Project: A sub group of the Demeyer Field Committee (Rotary, Little League, and Challenger Little League) is meeting with the contractor and land scape architect to finalize plans and related costs to present to the committee. A landscape architect is now working on the design. Members of the YMCA and Little League are providing input on the playground design, which will include access for handicap children. Once plans are complete, the whole committee will schedule its next meeting.

 

Fundraiser for Demeyer Field Project – May 17th – Big Cats – 5 – 7pm: The Steering Committee has been formed to include representatives from each of the partners on the project plus a member from the Noontime Rotary Club and the Ellsworth Area Chamber. The committee will be meeting every other week through May 8th. Subcommittees will be formed and overseen by a member of the steering committee. The committee selected a sports theme, is identifying and soliciting sponsors, establishing event expectations and structure, reviewing prospects and marketing. A sign-up sheet for the night of the event is available at club meetings. By April 1st, donor prospects will be available for club members to solicit donations. All donations, must be to Becky Sargent’s office no later than April 30th.

 

MDI Rotary Club: The MDI Rotary Club is asking for help at their 4^th of July Pancake Breakfast. They need help setting up, cookie and cleaning up after the event. There is a sign-up sheet going around.

 

Rotary Leadership Institute – Trainings are available! Two Virtual trainings and one in person in Lewiston. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Rotary. The club pays for the training. Please contact Debbie or Gene for more information to sign up.

 

Rotary Blood Drives are the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month at the Elks Lodge in Ellsworth. Please sign up to help. Shifts are from 11:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

 

Bike Rodeo: Scheduled for May 18^th at EEMS. More details to come!

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Jessica Remick, Stephanie Baillargeon, Kent Weisner, BJ Cunningham, Jack Frost and Dave Wells.

 

50/50: $11 to Rebecca Greenlaw

 

Happy Dollars: 3^rd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Downeast Horizons Special Olympics Program.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars:  Rebecca Greenlaw, Gene Pellerano, Lori Googins, Mark Remick, Carl Lusby, Jack Frost, Peter Farragher, Marian Wells, Kelly Brown, Dave Wells, Barbara Clark, Kent Weisner, Stephanie Baillargeon, Lincoln Ehrlenbach, BJ Cunningham and Debbie Ehrlenbach.

 

Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speaker was BJ Cunningham. BJ is a lifelong resident of the Hancock County area. Her career as assistant director at Kisma Preserve began in 1999 where she was quickly immersed into the lifestyle in a trial by fire. Her innate skills and training as an artist required great powers of observation and adaptability - the two most important skills for the job. BJ shared a slideshow of photos of the animals they care for. She spoke about the mission and history of the non-profit. Tours are provided along with overnight experiences. Internship programs are provided.

Donations are always accepted! An expense they consistently need support for is the Veterinary Care and Animal Food/Supplements area. Expenses fluctuate based on circumstances and are difficult to accurately plan. The only consistent is that all prices have risen dramatically in recent times.

Food usage is predicable, veterinary less so. It runs in the tens of thousands per year.

The health of the animals is of course number one priority and involves regular veterinary checkups, vaccinations and prompt intervention when an unexpected health concern arises. We utilize the services of 3 local area veterinarians and online resources.

The quality of food and supplements is crucial to maintain the best health and prevent issues before they happen whenever possible. Certain animals, the Skunk and Bear for example, require a basic food staple that is available online but not locally.

 

 

Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by: Nancy Mayo and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Lincoln Ehrlenbach and Julie Clark

 

Setting up Zoom: Clyde Cushing

 

 

Guests:  Sheena Whittaker and Nicole Woodman

 

Visiting Rotarians: Dave & Betty Parsons, Sara Lesko, Sarah Joy

 

Club Anniversaries:  Fred Beyer 7 Years, Mark Remick 21 Years (Correction from last week: Clyde and Pam Cushing 8 years)

 

Birthdays: Stephanie Baillargeon on January 31st

 

Rotary Learning Center: Thank you to Dave Wells, Rebecca Greenlaw, Michael Houlsen, Clyde Cushing, Benedetta Pellerano, Jodie Cushing and Mary Beth Harmon for completing the modules!

 

Rotary Fellowship Groups: There are many Rotary Fellowship groups to look up and be a part of. For more information, contact Debbie Ehrlenbach.

 

Awarding of Checks to Non-Profits: The Rotary Club of Ellsworth presented checks to the following businesses:

$1,000.000 to Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital - Money was raised for our annual "Movember for Men's Health". Proceeds will go towards their Urology Department.

$225.00 to The Ellsworth Public Library - Passes to the Maine Discover Museum. (This pass was used 50 times during the year 2023. It's a favorite!)

 

EHS Interact Club: The Rotary Club of Ellsworth supported the Ellsworth High School Interact Club food drive for the high school Campus Food Pantry.

The Interact Club did a donation drive of non-perishable food/snacks that can be easily accessed and consumed without much preparation.

 

 

International Project: The club raised $5,000.00 to go towards our International project of PROTESIS FOR THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. The money was raised through Happy Dollars and the Autumn Gold Pancake Breakfast. The need for prosthetics in the Dominican Republic and our support of this project continues. As a club we hope to send a check for $5,000 thru the Rotary Club of Portland 501c3 non-profit organization to Centro De Protesis, of the Dominican Republic to purchase nine leg socket adapters and thus provide the “Gift of Walking” to nine individuals. Thank you to Dave and Marian Wells for leading this!

 

 

Sheriff’s Cup: The Ellsworth YMCA asked if we could help at this year’s Sheriff Cup. The event is March 8,9,10. They would be happy with any help we can provide over the three days. Help is needed with people to run the clock and score board, admission tables, and concessions at both EEMS and EHS while the games take place. This is a great opportunity to help support the program. These are the families that will be impacted the most by our Legacy Project, and the families that we will be asking to support the auction by either donating items or coming to the auction.

 

Rotary Cabin Fever Craft Fair: Save the date! April 6^th at EEMS. As of today we have 40 tables reserved! If you would like to join the committee, please let Jodie know. Will need help the day of the event and the day before to help setup.

 

75^th Club Anniversary Celebration: A committee is being formed to plan this event. Please contact Tricia Quirk to help out.

 

Legacy Project: Save the date! Our Auction is May 17^th. Rotarians Debbie Ehrlenbach, Peter Farragher and Becky Sargent are meeting to start organizing for the event. If anyone would like to join the committee to help, please let Debbie know. E.L. Shea is working on the design plans for the Demeyer Field.

 

Zoom Enhancement Group: Meeting after tonight’s Rotary meeting for a few minutes.

 

Rotary Leadership Institute – Trainings are available! Two Virtual trainings and one in person in Lewiston. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Rotary. The club pays for the training. Please contact Debbie or Gene for more information to sign up.

 

Rotary Blood Drives are the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month at the Elks Lodge in Ellsworth. Please sign up to help. Shifts are from 11:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Julie Clark, Pam Cushing and Dave Wells.

 

50/50: $7 to Pam Cushing

 

Happy Dollars: 3^rd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Downeast Horizons Special Olympics Program.

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars:  Pam Cushing, Jodie Cushing, Ashley Johnson, Kent Weisner, Kelly Brown, Nancy Mayo, Marian Wells, Debbie Ehrlenbach, and Gene Pellerano.

 

Polio Cups: Reminder to donate to Polio! For every $1 donated, 7 children are vaccinated.

 

Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speakers were Sarah Joy and Dr. Sheena Whittaker both of Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital. They spoke about the updates at the hospital such as the birthing center, Med Surge Unit, Improving the Cardiology and Breast Health facilities.

The hospital is focusing on health and wellbeing of their employees.  Finding ways to keep them to stay – providing a rewards program, and trainings. The challenges they are facing is recruitment of staff, long term care and recruitment of providers.

 

Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by: Debbie Ehrlenbach and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Setting up Zoom: Ashley Johnson

 

Guests:  Linda Rose

 

New Member Induction: Linda Rose was inducted as our newest member! Welcome to the club Linda!

 

Sheriff’s Cup: The Ellsworth YMCA asked if we could help at this year’s Sheriff Cup. The event is March 8,9,10. They would be happy with any help we can provide over the three days. Help is needed with people to run the clock and score board, admission tables, and concessions at both EEMS and EHS while the games take place. This is a great opportunity to help support the program. These are the families that will be impacted the most by our Legacy Project, and the families that we will be asking to support the auction by either donating items or coming to the auction.

 

Rotary Cabin Fever Craft Fair: Save the date! April 6^th at EEMS. As of today we have 40 tables reserved!

 

Legacy Project: Save the date! Our Auction is May 17^th. Please save the date. Rotarians Debbie Ehrlenbach, Peter Farragher and Becky Sargent are meeting to start organizing for the event. If anyone would like to join the committee to help, please let Debbie know.

E.L. Shea is working on the design plans for the Demeyer Field.

 

Rotary Learning Center - Rotary Learning Center was introduced at our November 28^th club meeting. Club members can earn makeups and have a donation in their honor to Rotary International Annual Fund by completing 15–20-minute training modules in the Rotary Learning Center.  For now, the program will go through January 31 2024.

 

Rotary Leadership Institute – Trainings are available! This is a great opportunity to learn more about Rotary. The club pays for the training. Please contact Debbie for more information to sign up.

 

Rotary Blood Drives are the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month at the Elks Lodge in Ellsworth. Please sign up to help. Shifts are from 11:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by: Jo Cooper and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Lincoln Ehrlenbach and Jo Cooper

 

Setting up Zoom: Clyde Cushing

 

Guests:  Stacie Brown, Kent Weisner, Grace Robinson

 

Visiting Rotarians: Kent Weisner

 

Club Anniversaries: Pam and Clyde Cushing 6 years

 

 

New Member Induction: Kent Weiser was inducted as our newest member! Kent was a member of a club in Florida. Welcome to the club Kent!

 

 

Celebration Cake: Everyone enjoyed a piece of cake in honor of Ray Williams for his 46 Years as a Rotarian.

 

Thank you Cards: We received Thank You Cards from KidsPeace, Healthy Acadia and Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry.

 

Paul Harris Fellow Recognition: Congratulations Debbie Ehrlenbach for earning her Paul Harris +4.

 

 

EHS Interact Club: The students first service project is a food drive for the EHS food pantry to help their fellow students. Let’s show our Rotary support to these 6 teens and bring in some food to the next meeting. If you can’t make the meeting Jodie know and we can arrange a pick up. Let’s show this group that we are here for them and support their program.

 

Sheriff’s Cup: The Ellsworth YMCA asked if we could help at this year’s Sheriff Cup. The event is March 8,9,10. They would be happy with any help we can provide over the three days. Help is needed with people to run the clock and score board, admission tables, and concessions at both EEMS and EHS while the games take place. This is a great opportunity to help support the program. These are the families that will be impacted the most by our Legacy Project, and the families that we will be asking to support the auction by either donating items or coming to the auction.

 

Rotary Cabin Fever Craft Fair: Save the date! April 6^th at EEMS. As of today we have 40 tables reserved!

 

Legacy Project: Save the date! Our Auction is May 17^th. Please save the date. Rotarians Debbie Ehrlenbach, Peter Farragher and Becky Sargent are meeting to start organizing for the event. If anyone would like to join the committee to help, please let Debbie know.

E.L. Shea is working on the design plans for the Demeyer Field.

 

Rotary Learning Center - Rotary Learning Center was introduced at our November 28^th club meeting. Club members can earn makeups and have a donation in their honor to Rotary International Annual Fund by completing 15–20-minute training modules in the Rotary Learning Center.  For now, the program will go through January 31 2024.

 

Rotary Leadership Institute – Trainings are available! This is a great opportunity to learn more about Rotary. The club pays for the training. Please contact Debbie for more information to sign up.

 

Rotary Blood Drives are the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month at the Elks Lodge in Ellsworth. Please sign up to help. Shifts are from 11:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

 

Michael Houlsen received recognition for winning 3^rd Place for our Club’s Movember contest. Michael was not able to attend the contest back in November.

 

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Julie Clark, Pam Cushing and Dave Wells.

 

50/50: $11 to Cindy Shoppe

 

Happy Dollars: 3^rd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Downeast Horizons Special Olympics Program.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Cindy Shoppe, Grace Robinson, Max Dietshe, Gene Pellerano, Ashley Johnson, Marian Wells, Lincoln Ehrlenbach, Dave Wells, Kent Weiser, Jo Cooper and Debbie Ehrlenbach.

 

Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speaker was Detective Corey Bagley of the Ellsworth Police Department. Since 1990, Corey has been working in the law enforcement field.  Starting his law enforcement career as a part-time Corrections Officer at the Hancock County Jail, then as a Hancock County sheriff deputy first for Swans Island then as a full-time patrol deputy.  In 1992 Corey attended the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.  Corey has worked in law enforcement for 31 years holding positions in Hancock County as: Patrol Deputy-DARE Officer-Maine Drug Enforcement Special Agent and Supervisor-Patrol Lieutenant and Chief Deputy.

 

Corey spoke to the club about the differences between the sheriff’s dept., the police dept. and the state police and how they work together. He explained that the amount of calls they receive on an annual basis. The calls have increased each year. Corey explained how drug cases, scams and assaults have changed over the years.

 

Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by:  Kelly Brown and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Bob and Mary Thomas

 

Setting up Zoom: Clyde Cushing

 

Guests:  Stacie Brown, Don Cooper, Trinity Brown, Kent Weisner

 

Visiting Rotarians: Kent Weisner

 

Birthdays: Ashley Johnson

 

 

Annual Meeting: The following Officers for the 2024-2025 club year were voted unanimously:

President: Jodie Cushing, President Elect: Rebecca Greenlaw, Secretary: Tricia Quirk, Treasurer: Rhonda Parker. 

 

The Club Bylaws were approved.

 

Paul Harris Fellow Recognition: Congratulations to our newest Paul Harris Fellow: Pam Cushing!

 

Partner Program Update: As of today, 39 businesses have donated to the program at $11,000.

 

December 19^th Meeting/Cookie Exchange - In the spirit of giving, at our club meeting on December 19^th, along with wrapping gifts for the children at KidsPeace, we would like to include signing Christmas cards for residents at Seaport Village in Ellsworth and collection/sharing of cookies.  Please bring cookies to share that evening with a few extra to make 4 boxes for first responders in the area: Ellsworth Police Department, Ellsworth Fire Department, Hancock County Sheriff Department and Maine Coast Hospital.

 

EHS Interact Club: The EHS Interact Club met earlier in the week and the new advisor is Dotty Small.

 

Rotary Learning Center - Rotary Learning Center was introduced at our November 28^th club meeting. Club members can earn makeups and have a donation in their honor to Rotary International Annual Fund by completing 15–20-minute training modules in the Rotary Learning Center.  For now, the program will go through January 31 2024.

 

Rotary Leadership Institute – Trainings are available via Zoom and Online. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Rotary.

 

Rotary Blood Drives are the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month at the Elks Lodge in Ellsworth. Please sign up to help. Shifts are from 11:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Kent Wisener, Marian Wells, Carl Lusby and Julie Clark

 

50/50: $17 to Clyde Cushing

 

Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: The Club’s Prosthetics Project to the Centro De Protesis of the Dominican Republic. All these funds will bring us close to our goal of $5,400 for nine leg socket adapters, thus providing the “Gift of Walking.”

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Clyde Cushing, Carl Lusby, Jo Cooper, Lincoln Ehrlenbach, Mike Marino, Rob Hemenway, Pam Cushing, Jodie Cushing, Rhonda Parker, Laurie Fogelman, Kelly Brown, Laura Pellerano, Gene Pellerano, Debbie Ehrlenbach, JoAnn Rodick and Dave Wells.

 

Christmas Gift to Waitress Jamie: The club gave our waitress Jamie a Christmas gift thanking her for serving the club throughout the year. We appreciate it! 

 

 

Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speaker was Dr. Anne Langston Noll. She is a PhD, MSc, MA, and BSc in marine biology, sea farming, research, and other geeky marine things.

Anne is an aquaculture researcher and project manager, an oyster farmer, and a marine educator based in Orland, Maine. Her career in aquaculture began in Scotland in 1995 at the Scottish Office Fisheries Research Service marine laboratory in Aberdeen, and from there led to work-related aquaculture adventures in Norway, Ireland, and elsewhere in Scotland.

 

Anne moved from Scotland to Maine in 2011 and was the inaugural Associate Director of the Aquaculture Research Institute at the University of Maine. Anne joined the Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center in 2020 and is now the Associate Director there managing a portfolio of 15-20 research and education projects.

 

 

Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by:  Stephanie Laurie Fogelman and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Lincoln Ehrlenbach and Jo Cooper

 

Setting up Zoom: Clyde Cushing

 

Guests:  HCTC Students, Teachers and Families

 

Visiting Rotarians: Kent Weisner

 

Birthdays: Carl Lusby

 

The Rotary Gifting Experience – Saturday December 9^th at 9:30am. Meet at City Hall. Shop with local children from 10am to 11:30am. Wrap presents and lunch at Camden National Bank.

 

Movember Contest – Raised $557.00

 

The Club’s Annual Meeting is Tuesday, December 12^th.  Officers for the 2024-2025 club year will be elected, along with approval of the Club Bylaws.  Please make every effort to attend.

 

Cookie Exchange - In the spirit of giving, at our club meeting on December 19^th, along with wrapping gifts for the children at KidsPeace, we would like to include signing Christmas cards for residents at Seaport Village in Ellsworth and collection/sharing of cookies.  Please bring cookies to share that evening with a few extra to make 4 boxes for first responders in the area: Ellsworth Police Department, Ellsworth Fire Department, Hancock County Sheriff Department and Maine Coast Hospital.

 

Rotary Learning Center - Rotary Learning Center was introduced at our November 28^th club meeting. Club members can earn makeups and have a donation in their honor to Rotary International Annual Fund by completing 15–20-minute training modules in the Rotary Learning Center.  For now, the program will go through January 31 2024.

 

Rotary Leadership Institute – Trainings are available via Zoom and Online. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Rotary.

 

Rotary Blood Drives are the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month at the Elks Lodge in Ellsworth. Please sign up to help. Shifts are from 11:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Kent Wisener, April Hartford, Rebecca Greenlaw, Michal Houslen and Shelly Van Camp.

 

Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: The Club’s Prosthetics Project to the Centro De Protesis of the Dominican Republic. All these funds will bring us close to our goal of $5,400 for nine leg socket adapters, thus providing the “Gift of Walking.”

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Dave Wells, Carl Lusby, Kent Wisener, Jane Langley, Laurie Fogelman, Tracy Shaffer, Gene Pellerano, Laura Pellerano, Jack Frost, Clyde Cushing and Debbie Ehrlenbach.

 

HCTC Recognition Night: The Rotary Club of Ellsworth honored four outstanding students from Hancock County Technical Center in Cybersecurity, Health Occupations, Automotive Technology and Biomedical Sciences.

 

Cybersecurity: Instructor, Laura Johns

Amaisie Allen, a senior from Bucksport HS

Health Occupations: Instructor, Michelle Cote; Assistant Dan Grindle

Jessika Bridges, a senior from Sumner Memorial

Automotive Technology: Instructor, Rich Jamison

Carson Morang, a homeschooled junior

Biomedical Sciences: Instructor, Sarah Petroulis

Anakin Hudson, a senior from MDIHS

 

Our guest speakers were Marian Wells and Julie Bouchard. It was another great night partnering with HCTC to recognize and encourage excellence in technical education.

 

Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by:  Carl Lusby and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Jo Cooper and Robert Thomas

 

Setting up Zoom: Michael Houlsen

 

Guests:  Brielle Johnson, John Shoppe, Grace Robinson,

 

Visiting Rotarians: Kent Weise and Scott Boucher

 

 

Polio Walk Update: We had 21 walkers attend and raised over $1,000.00! Fogtown Brewery donated $150.00! Thank you to Tricia Quirk and Lincoln Ehrlenbach for organizing!

 

"MOVEMBER" MUSTACHE GROWING CONTEST - MENS HEALTH AWARNESS MUSTACHE GROWING 50/50. CONTEST 1 NOV. THROUGH 28 Nov. 1st Prize 25%, 2nd Prize 15%, 3rd Prize 10%. *50% will be donated to MCMH Urology Dept. for screening equipment. *SUPPORTERS CAN ALSO PARTICIPATE BY DESIGNATING A PARTICIPANT and if the participant wins, share in the 1st, 2nd or 3rd place winning. *Judges will consider fullness, neatness and facial improvement on Nov. 28^th. Entry fee is $10 per person.

 

75^th Anniversary Legacy Project - As you know much research has been done over the past 3 months to identify a project the club can participate in for its 75^th anniversary.

The City of Ellsworth Recreation Committee has given their approval for the Rotary Club of Ellsworth, Downeast Family YMCA, Ellsworth Little League, and a representative of the Recreation Committee to form a committee to evaluate the needs at Demeyer Field.  A city counselor will be ex-officio.  Once evaluation is complete the committee would present a plan of action, timeline, related budget, and project sustainability to the Recreation Committee for consideration.  If approved by the Recreation Committee the project plans would be presented to the City Council of Ellsworth for approval. 

Rotary Club of Ellsworth has maintained continuous relationships with the City of Ellsworth, Downeast Family YMCA, and the Ellsworth Little League for almost 70 years.  Participating in this new partnership with these organizations seems to be a next step to honoring our heritage and ensuring the legacy of the Rotary Club of Ellsworth, while continuing those long-standing partnerships for the benefit of the youth in our communities.

This is a tremendous opportunity for the Rotary Club of Ellsworth to be seen as a leader in the community.  It is my recommendation that the Rotary Club of Ellsworth participate in the Committee to evaluate the needs at Demeyer Field.  Debbie Ehrlenbach and Peter Farragher would be the representatives for the Rotary Club of Ellsworth.  They would report periodically to the Board and the Club. 

 

Rotary Leadership Institute – Trainings are available via Zoom and Online. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Rotary.

 

Rotary Blood Drives are the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month at the Elks Lodge in Ellsworth. Please sign up to help. Shifts are from 11:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

 

Membership Night – Monday, November 6^th at 5;30pm at China Hill. A copy of the invitation to invite guests were emailed to all club members. Please pre-pay (cash or check) for your meal prior to the event. RSVP your guest to JoAnn Rodick. Appetizers and desserts will be provided!

 

Rotary Food Drive for Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry – Saturday, November 18^th from 9:00am to 2:00pm at Ellsworth Hannaford. We will also be having the Two Ton of Turkey Challenge again this year. Sign-up sheet is available.

 

2023-24 Rotary Passport- This was emailed to all members. Please check it out!

 

Nominating Committee: The committee is looking for future officers for Secretary, Vice President and President Elect. Any Rotarians who are interested in holding any of the officer positions, please let Debbie Ehrlenbach know.

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Clyde Cushing, Shelly Van Camp, Fred Beyer and Julie Clark.

 

$50/50: $12 to Pam Cushing

 

Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: The Club’s Prosthetics Project to the Centro De Protesis of the Dominican Republic. All these funds will bring us close to our goal of $5,400 for nine leg socket adapters, thus providing the “Gift of Walking.”

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Pam Cushing, Jodie Cushing, Clyde Cushing, Grace Robinson, Dave Wells, Gene Pellerano, Carl Lusby, Lincoln Ehrlenbach, Kent Weiser, Peter Farragher, Jo Cooper, Debbie Ehrlenbach and Rod Fox.

 

Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speaker was Scott Boucher. Scott is a member of the Rotary Club of Old Town.  He has served as the chair for Polio Plus on the Maine side of District 7790 for 10 years.  Scott provided a presentation about Polio around the world. He spoke about the history and where the disease is today.

Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a paralyzing and potentially deadly infectious disease that most commonly affects children under the age of 5. The virus spreads from person to person, typically through contaminated water. It can then attack the nervous system.

Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 35 years. Our goal of ridding the world of this disease is closer than ever.

As a founding partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, we've reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent since our first project to vaccinate children in the Philippines in 1979.

Rotary members have contributed more than $2.1 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect nearly 3 billion children in 122 countries from this paralyzing disease. Rotary’s advocacy efforts have played a role in decisions by governments to contribute more than $10 billion to the effort.

 

Today, polio remains endemic only in Afghanistan and Pakistan. But it’s crucial to continue working to keep other countries polio-free. If all eradication efforts stopped today, within 10 years, polio could paralyze as many as 200,000 children each year.

 

Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Ashley Johnson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by:  Kelly Brown and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Tricia Quirk and Lincoln Ehrlenbach

 

Setting up Zoom: Michael Houlsen

 

Guests:  Brielle Johnson, John Shoppe, Grace Robinson, Brian Langley, Matt Montgomery

 

Visiting Rotarians: Kent Weiser, David Underhill and Marty Helman

 

 

Donation Checks: Cindy Shoppe – Chair of the Community Support Committee presented $500.00 checks to the following businesses: Matt Montgomery of Downeast Family YMCA- scholarships for kids, Kelly Brown of NextStep to expand their podcast and Rebecca Greenlaw/Michael Houslen of KidsPeace - Christmas for Kids program.

 

District Governor’s Citation - Tracy Shaffer presented the District Governor Citation Bronze (Clyde’s Year as President) Congratulations!

 

Rotary Leadership Institute – Trainings are available via Zoom and Online. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Rotary.

 

YMCA Trunk or Treat - This year we will once again be participating in the YMCA’s Trunk or Treat on 10/28 from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Our theme this year is Monster Ball. If you want to help pass out candy come dressed as your favorite monster! Please donate candy and bring to the meeting.

 

Rotary Blood Drives are the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month at the Elks Lodge in Ellsworth. Please sign up to help. Shifts are from 11:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

 

Polio Walk on October 21st: Tricia Quirk and Lincoln Ehrlenbach are leading the charge on this year’s Walk for Polio, which will be held on October 21^st. We are meeting at Knowlton park at 9:30am for pictures and donuts/coffee. The Walk will start at 10:00am. After the walk please join us Fogtown Brewery for lunch and drinks.

There will be a pizza party after the walk at Fogtown Brewing. A sign-up sheet is available and members can contact Tricia to get a T-shirt prior.

 

Membership Night – Monday, November 6^th at 5;30pm at China Hill. A copy of the invitation to invite guests were emailed to all club members. Please pre-pay (cash or check) for your meal prior to the event. RSVP your guest to JoAnn Rodick. Appetizers and desserts will be provided!

 

Rotary Food Drive for Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry – Saturday, November 18^th from 9:00am to 2:00pm at Ellsworth Hannaford. We will also be having the Tony of Turkey Challenge again this year. Sign-up sheet will be available soon.

 

2023-24 Rotary Passport- This was emailed to all members. Please check it out!

 

Nominating Committee: The committee is looking for future officers for Secretary, Vice President and President Elect. Any Rotarians who are interested in holding any of the officer positions, please let Debbie Ehrlenbach know.

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Jane Langley, Stephanie Baillargeon, Peter Farragher, Cindy Shoppe, Pam Cushing and Rebecca Greenlaw.

 

$50/50: $13 to Lori Googins

 

Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: The Club’s Prosthetics Project to the Centro De Protesis of the Dominican Republic. All these funds will bring us close to our goal of $5,400 for nine leg socket adapters, thus providing the “Gift of Walking.”

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Lori Googins, Kelly Brown, Gene Pellerano, Peter Farragher, Michael Houslen, Dave Wells, Stephanie Baillargeon, Tracy Shaffer, Tricia Quirk, JoAnn Rodick and Kent Weiser.

 

Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speaker was Marty Helman.  Marty spoke about Rotary Peace Centers.  Rotary's most significant effort to wage peace is the Rotary Peace Centers program, established in 2002. Each year, the program trains some of the world's most dedicated and brightest professionals, preparing them to promote national and international cooperation and to resolve conflict.

 

Marty served on The Rotary Foundation’s Peace-Major Gifts Initiative and its predecessor committees for six years, culminating in the chairmanship (2020-21).  Earlier, Marty conceived of and chaired the Sakuji Tanaka Endowed Rotary World Peace Fellowship Committee, which raised $1 million for the Rotary Peace Centers, the largest sum ever raised by a Rotary Presidential fund. 

 

Marty serves as president of the Otto and Fran Walter Foundation, a small humanitarian non-profit that made history in 2021 when it inked a gift to The Rotary Foundation to fund a new Rotary Peace Center in the Middle East/North Africa region.  Total value of the gift is over $15 million, and the new Peace Center, which will be located at Bachesehir University in Istanbul, is slated to be operational in 2025. 

 

Respectfully submitted by Ashley Johnson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

ELLSWORTH – The Rotary Club of Ellsworth will hold their Annual Polio Walk in recognition of World Polio Day on Saturday, October 21^st.  All walkers will meet at Knowlton Park at 9:30am. The walk will start at 10:00am. We will proceed down State Street to the lower light on Main Street, walk up Main Street to School Street and return to Knowlton Park.  A $20 donation is suggested to participate.  Bring your family and friends along to help raise money to eradicate polio.  Dogs are also welcome.  Funds raised will go toward Rotary International’s End Polio Now efforts.

 

After returning to Knowlton Park we will proceed to Fogtown Brewery located at 25 Pine Street in Ellsworth at 11:00am to order lunch. From 11:00am- 2:00pm Fogtown Brewery will be having a Pints for Polio where any pints sold, they will donate 10% towards Polio.   

 

The celebration takes place during the week of October 24th with activities that are intended to raise awareness of Rotary International’s efforts to eradicate polio worldwide and to raise money -- $1 at a time –toward this global effort.

 If you are unable to attend, please consider mailing in your donation to PO Box 741 Ellsworth, ME  04605.  All checks should be made payable to the Rotary Club of Ellsworth.

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.

 

Greeter: Tricia Quirk

 

Invocation was read by:  Tricia Quirk and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Lincoln Ehrlenbach and Carol Jordan

 

Setting up Zoom: Clyde Cushing

 

Guests:  Brielle Johnson, John Shoppe, Grace Robinson

 

Visiting Rotarians: Mike Sealander of the Ellsworth Noontime Club

 

Birthdays: Nancy Mayo 9/26, Tricia Quirk 9/29

 

Rotary Apparel for Sale – Rotary Sweatshirts are $30, Rotary T-Shirts are $10 and Rotary Hats are $10. Contact Dave Wells.

 

EHS Interact Club – Good News! 34 Students from EHS have signed up to join the Interact Club! The EHS Advisor is Tessa Byard and the club will meet on a regular basis. A brochure has been created for them to have for future members and also can be seen on our club website.

 

Partners Program Update – We have 35 partners who have donated to the club for a total of $9,850.00! The list of Partners can be seen at the club meetings and on the club website.

 

October 3^rd Meeting will be held at Fogtown Brewery in Ellsworth. Everyone meets at 5:30pm at Atlantic Art Glass for a tour then we will have pizza and drinks at Fogtown Brewery. After dinner we will have a tour of the brewery. For those who would like to have pizza: Please contact Fogtown by September 29^th to place your order.

 

Next Step 30^th Anniversary Project at The Great Maine Lumberjack Show – Sunday, October 8^th. Our club will be cooking hamburgers and hotdogs. The event is from 9:00am -2:00pm. Lincoln is looking for helpers to cook. Please sign up.

 

Ellsworth Yellow Tulip Project – More details to come soon. This project is usually held in October in Ellsworth. The Yellow Tulip Project is a youth-driven movement dedicated to smashing the stigma surrounding mental illness – one tulip at a time. When communities come together, plant a garden, get their hands dirty, and talk about mental illness, hope blooms. Club members can bring in yellow tulip bulbs to the meeting.

 

Thank You - 2023 Peanut Butter & Jelly drive: Thank you to everyone who donated PB & J and brought them to the meetings during the month of September. They have been delivered to Bangor Savings Bank.

 

 

Rotary Blood Drives are the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month at the Elks Lodge in Ellsworth. Please sign up to help. Shifts are from 11:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

 

Polio Walk on October 21st: Tricia Quirk and Lincoln Ehrlenbach are leading the charge on this year’s Walk for Polio, which will be held on October 21^st. We are meeting at Knowlton park at 9:30am for pictures and donuts/coffee. The Walk will start at 10:00am.

 

There will be a pizza party after the walk at Fogtown Brewing. A sign-up sheet is available and members can contact Tricia to get a T-shirt prior.

 

2023-24 Rotary Passport- This was emailed to all members. Please check it out!

 

Nominating Committee: The committee is looking for future officers for Secretary, Vice President and President Elect. Any Rotarians who are interested in holding any of the officer positions, please let Debbie Ehrlenbach know.

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Grace Robinson, Ray Williams, Shelly Van Camp, Pam Cushing

 

$50/50: $11 to Brielle Johnson, who generously donated back to our fundraising this quarter for Healthy Acadia.

 

Happy Dollars: 1st Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Mental Health and Wellness at Healthy Acadia.

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Brielle Johnson, Mike Sealander, Lori Googins, Carl Lusby, Jessica Remick, Dave Wells, Gene Pellerano, Grace Robinson, Debbie Ehrlenbach and Tricia Quirk.  

 

Guest Speaker:  This week’s guest speaker was Visiting Rotarian Mike Sealander of the Ellsworth Noontime Club. Mike is a Maine Licensed Architect and with his wife Robyn Sealander owns Sealander Architects. Mike was the Noontime Rotary president last year. He shared a presentation of his trip to Japan he took in November 2022.

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.

 

Greeter: Tricia Quirk

 

Invocation was read by:  Debbie Ehrlenbach and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Lincoln Ehrlenbach and Julie Clark

 

Setting up Zoom: Clyde Cushing

 

Guests:  Brielle Johnson, Laurie Fogelman, John Shoppe, Grace Robinson

 

Visiting Rotarians: Dave and Betty Parsons of Portland.

 

Wedding Anniversaries: Jo and Don Cooper

 

Next Step 30^th Anniversary Project at The Great Maine Lumberjack Show – October 8^th. Our club will be cooking hamburgers and hotdogs. The event is from 9:00am -2:00pm

 

2023 Peanut Butter & Jelly drive, which runs the month of September, sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank. The bank will match every jar of PB&J that the club collects, and the food will be delivered to local organizations and schools to help alleviate food insecurity.

 

Autumn Gold Pancake Breakfast. Tickets are available to sell or buy. Volunteers are needed and there is a signup sheet is going around.  See Lincoln for tickets. The event is Saturday, September 30^th from 7:00am-10:00am at EEMS in Ellsworth.

 

Rotary Blood Drives are the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month at the Elks Lodge in Ellsworth. Please sign up to help. Shifts are from 11:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

 

Polio Walk: Tricia Quirk and Lincoln Ehrlenbach are leading the charge on this year’s Walk for Polio, which will be held on October 21^st. We are meeting at Knowlton park at 9:30am for pictures and donuts/coffee. The Walk will start at 10:00am.

There will be a pizza party after the walk at Fogtown Brewing. A sign-up sheet is available and members can contact Tricia to get a T-shirt prior.

 

2023-24 Rotary Passport- This was emailed to all members. Please check it out!

 

The Nominating Committee met last week to discuss future possible officers for Secretary, Vice President and President Elect. Any Rotarians who are interested in holding any of the officer positions, please let Debbie Ehrlenbach know.

 

October 3^rd Meeting will be held at Fogtown Brewery located at 25 Pine Street in Ellsworth. Everyone meets at 5:30pm at Atlantic Art Glass for a tour then we will have pizza and drinks at Fogtown Brewery. After dinner we will have a tour of the brewery. For those who would like to have pizza: Please contact Fogtown by September 29^th to place your order. Below is the menu: Their phone number is 207-370-0845.

 

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Shelly Van Camp, Jo Cooper, Grace Robinson, Jodie Cushing, Tony Bouchard and Ray Williams.

 

$50/50: $15 to Fred Beyer, who generously donated back to our fundraising this quarter for Healthy Acadia.

 

Happy Dollars: 1st Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Mental Health and Wellness at Healthy Acadia.

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Fred Beyer, Lori Googins, Laurie Fogelman, Jo Cooper, Carl Lusby, Mark Remick, Robert Thomas, Gene Pellerano, Marian Wells, Dave Wells, Dave Parsons, Clyde Cushing, Jodie Cushing, Debbie Ehrlenbach and JoAnn Rodick.  

 

Guest Speaker:  This week’s guest speaker was Nick Turner, Executive Director of The Grand since 2017. The past six years has had it’s us and downs including a pandemic. Nick shared with club members about a book he found called Mr. Fooster Traveling on Whim by Tom Corwin and Illustrated by Craig Frazier.

 

Short description of the book: Mr. Fooster seems like your average fellow, albeit one who travels with an old bottle of bubble soap. One Tuesday morning, however, he takes us into a rich and vivid world unlike any we've seen before—a world where questioning your assumptions can set you free. Heading out the door with no particular place to go, Mr. Fooster is led by his boundless curiosity to reflect on questions like why is it you never see baby pigeons, and who figured out how to eat artichokes? Mr. Fooster shows us that pondering the little things in life can be a reward unto itself.

The pairing of Tom Corwin's lyrical prose and Craig Frazier's enchanting illustrations create a world where believing is seeing.

 

This is one of Nick’s favorites books. He read the first chapter to members and loved how the book has a lot of “meandering and pondering” which leads to a lot of ideas and impulses that can be created at The Grand. “Whim’s do lead to great things or sometimes a dead end. Acting is made up of “what ifs and impulses”

 

Debbie Ehrlenbach presented a check to Nick Turner in the amount of $500.00 towards The Grand’s handicap lift that will be used for individuals to have access to the stage while performing. The lift was delivered to The Grand just in time during the Summer Grand Theatre Camp. A local boy was happy to be able to use it!

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by:  Jo Cooper and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Mary and Robert Thomas

 

Setting up Zoom: Clyde Cushing

 

Birthdays: Kelly Brown on 9/4

 

Club Anniversaries: Benedetta Pellerano 6 years on 9/5

 

Guests:  Jessie Remick, Brielle Johnson and Grace Cushing

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Dave Wells, Mary Thomas, Pam Cushing, Michael Houslen and Lincoln Ehrlenbach.

 

$50/50: $10 to Jessica Remick, who generously donated back to our fundraising this quarter for Healthy Acadia.

 

Happy Dollars: 1st Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Mental Health and Wellness at Healthy Acadia.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Jessica Remick, Mark Remick, Carl Lusby, Michael Houslen, Grace Cushing, Gene Pellerano, JoAnn Rodick, Jo Cooper, Dave Wells, Robert Thomas and Lincoln and Debbie Ehrlenbach.

 

New Member Induction – Jessica Remick was inducted into the Club as our newest member! Welcome!

 

2023 Peanut Butter & Jelly drive, which runs the month of September, sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank. The bank will match every jar of PB&J that the club collects, and the food will be delivered to local organizations and schools to help alleviate food insecurity.

 

Autumn Gold Pancake Breakfast. Posters are available. Volunteers are needed and there is a signup sheet is going around.  

 

Max Dietshe asked club members to help “Fill a Seat” at The Grand on September 15^th. The club will collect food and deliver to The Grand. The Grand has a goal of filling all 400 seats with food and cash donations from the community.

Rotary Blood Drives are the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month at the Elks Lodge in Ellsworth. Please sign up to help.

 

Tricia Quirk and Lincoln Ehrlenbach are leading the charge on this year’s Walk for Polio, which will be held on October 21^st, departing from Tricia’s office in Downtown Ellsworth at 9:30 AM. There will be a pizza party after at Fogtown Brewing. A sign-up sheet is available and members can contact Tricia to get a T-shirt prior.

 

2023-24 Rotary Passport- This was emailed to all members. Please check it out!

 

Vocational Meeting – Monday, September 11^th at 6pm via Zoom

 

The Nominating Committee met earlier today to discuss future possible officers for Secretary, Vice President and President Elect. Any Rotarians who are interested in holding any of the officer positions, please let Debbie Ehrlenbach know.

 

Guest Speaker:  This week’s guest speaker was Dr. Frederick Vern of the Jackson Lab. He is the Assistant Professor at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine. His laboratory employs data-driven and analytical approaches to study glioma, the most common malignant brain tumors in adults. His lab specifically focuses on how the normal cells of the brain, such as neurons and immune cells, are involved in the growth and treatment resistance of these tumors.

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by:  Jo Cooper and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Tony and Julie Bouchard

 

Setting up Zoom: Clyde Cushing

 

Guests:  Brielle Johnson, Laurie Fogelman, Saxon Tinto, Mark Worth, Mary Beth Harmon. 

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Brielle Johnson, Jodie Cushing, Marc Rich, Laurie Fogelman and Shelly Van Camp.

 

$50/50: $11 to Julie Clark, who generously donated back to our fundraising this quarter for Healthy Acadia.

 

Happy Dollars: 1st Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Mental Health and Wellness at Healthy Acadia.

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Julie Clark, Jack Frost, Pam Cushing, Jane Langley, Lincoln Ehrlenbach, Kelly Brown, Laurie Fogelman, Laura Pellerano and Carl Lusby.

 

Next Step 30^th Anniversary Project at The Great Maine Lumberjack Show – October 8^th. Our club will be cooking hamburgers and hotdogs.

 

2023 Peanut Butter & Jelly drive, which runs the month of September, sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank. The bank will match every jar of PB&J that the club collects, and the food will be delivered to local organizations and schools to help alleviate food insecurity.

 

Autumn Gold Pancake Breakfast. Tickets are available to sell or buy. Volunteers are needed and there is a signup sheet is going around.  See Lincoln for tickets.

 

Loaves and Fishes help “Fill a Seat” at The Grand on September 15^th. The club collected food and  will deliver to The Grand this week. The Grand has a goal of filling all 400 seats with food and cash donations from the community.

 

 

Rotary Blood Drives are the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month at the Elks Lodge in Ellsworth. Please sign up to help.

 

Polio Walk: Tricia Quirk and Lincoln Ehrlenbach are leading the charge on this year’s Walk for Polio, which will be held on October 21^st. We are meeting at Knowlton park at 9:30am for pictures and donuts/coffee. The Walk will start at 10:00am.

There will be a pizza party after the walk at Fogtown Brewing. A sign-up sheet is available and members can contact Tricia to get a T-shirt prior.

 

2023-24 Rotary Passport- This was emailed to all members. Please check it out!

 

The Nominating Committee met last week to discuss future possible officers for Secretary, Vice President and President Elect. Any Rotarians who are interested in holding any of the officer positions, please let Debbie Ehrlenbach know.

 

Guest Speaker:  This week’s guest speaker was PJ Keenan. PJ is honored and thrilled to be the new Executive Director of the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce.

She shared with us all the activities going on during Autumn Gold Weekend including our pancake breakfast and an update on businesses throughout the City including downtown businesses. She encourages everyone to shop local.

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by:  Tricia Quirk and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Jo Cooper & Lincoln Ehrlenbach

 

Birthdays: Kelly Brown

 

Wedding Anniversaries: Peter Farragher, Marc Rich and Ashley Johnson celebrated wedding anniversaries this month

 

Guests:  Jessie Remick, Grace Cushing and Brielle Johnson

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Jessie Remick, Cindy Shoppe and Grace Cushing

 

$50/50: Jessie Remick, who generously donated back to our fundraising this quarter for Healthy Acadia.

 

Happy Dollars: 1st Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Mental Health and Wellness at Healthy Acadia.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Stephanie Baillargeon, Rob Hemenway, Jo Cooper, Debbie Ehrlenbach, Jodie Cushing, Rhonda Parker, Clyde Cushing, Michael Houlsen

 

President Debbie Ehrlenbach updated us on the District Governor’s visit, and thanked all club members who attended our meetings at The Beacon and Harbor Park.

 Julie Clark announced the 2023 Peanut Butter & Jelly drive, which runs the month of September, sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank. The bank will match every jar of PB&J that the club collects, and the food will be delivered to local organizations and schools to help alleviate food insecurity.

 

Carol Jordan and April Hartford spoke about the upcoming Autumn Gold Pancake Breakfast. Volunteers are needed and there is a signup sheet available.

 

Max Dietshe asked club members to help “Fill a Seat” at The Grand on September 15^th. The club will collect food and deliver to The Grand. The Grand has a goal of filling all 400 seats with food and cash donations from the community.

 

Tricia Quirk and Lincoln Ehrlenbach are leading the charge on this year’s Walk for Polio, which will be held on October 21^st, departing from Tricia’s office in Downtown Ellsworth at 9:30 AM. There will be a pizza party after at Fogtown Brewing. A sign-up sheet is available and members can contact Tricia to get a T-shirt prior.

 

Rhonda Parker gave the club an update on the final 2023 Pancake Breakfast proceeds. The club collected approximately $8000 in ticket and scholarship jar sales and donations, with a profit for the club of $2000.

Jo Cooper encouraged club members to send the membership committee a brief bio and photo for our Facebook page as a way of helping to promote the club.

 

Tricia Quirk received her Paul Harris +1 award! Congratulations!

 

 

Guest Speaker:  This week’s guest speaker was Matt Williams, the City Planner for Ellsworth. Matt spoke about the updating of Ellsworth’s comprehensive plan, which will help open up avenues of funding for city projects with input from the public.

 

Our club met at the Ellsworth Harbor Park and Marina in the Gazebo.

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Lincoln Ehrlenbach and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Lincoln Ehrlenbach

 

Visiting Rotarian: Kathy Sizemore of Florida with her son Jared of Deer Isle.

 

Guests:  Brielle Johnson and Joshua Collins

 

Birthdays: Jane Langley on 8/15

 

Club Anniversaries: Rebecca Greenlaw 2 years on 8/11

 

 

Past District Governor Doug Curtis: Doug’s district project plans for Window Dressers is scheduled from September 16-22 at St. Joe’s Catholic Church in Ellsworth More info to come soon!

 

District Survey: An email has been sent out from the District asking all Rotarians to fill out the strategic plan survey.

 

Partner Program- To date we have collected $8,950.00! List of the 31 donors are printed on the bulletin board.

 

Jokes from Joshua: Debbie’s grandson Joshua shared some jokes with club members. Laughter filled the room! Thank you Joshua!

 

Rotary Flag Exchange: Visiting Rotarian Kathy Sizemore of Florida did a flag exchange with President Debbie.

 

 

District Governor Visit – August 24th – We will be having a multi-club visit with Bar Harbor and the Noontime Club on Thursday August 24th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at the Beacon Restaurant in Trenton.  We have a private room with a bar upstairs in the restaurant.  The cost is $20 which includes a tip and a $2 donation to polio in honor of our Governor.  Cheese and crackers, hot and cold appetizers and hors d'oeuvres will be served.  A cash bar will be available.  Sign-up sheet at the weekly club meeting.  Anyone planning on going must prepay by August 1st.  Space is limited.

 

August 24th – Thursday – Governor Visit Beacon Restaurant – Trenton

August 29th Tuesday – China Hill – Speaker Matt Williams Ellsworth City Planner

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Mary Thomas and Gene Pellerano

 

$50/50: $7 to Jessica Remick

 

Happy Dollars: 1st Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Mental Health and Wellness at Healthy Acadia.

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Jessica Remick, Clyde Cushing, Kathy Sizemore, Stephanie Baillargeon, Carl Lusby, Marian Wells, and Lincoln Ehrlenbach.  

 

Guest Speaker: Our guest speakers were the Partners of Union River, Adam Wilson - Harbor Master and Rotarian Mark Remick.

 

It was great hearing about the history of the Harbor, the services that are provided and plans for future projects.

 

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by JoAnn Rodick and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Julie Bouchard and Julie Clark

 

Guests:  Brielle Johnson, Joshua Collins, Matthew Collins,  John Shoppe

 

Birthdays: Jodie Cushing 8/1. Happy Birthday!

 

Wedding Anniversaries: Rachel and Jeremy Bousquet 15 Years on 8/1

 

 

Board Meeting: The next board meeting is Tuesday, August 8^th at 6:00pm via Zoom.

 

Blueberry Pancake Breakfast: Rotary Shirts and Hats are available on sale. See Dave Wells. Shirts are $13 and Hats are $12. Lincoln is looking for propane tanks to use for the grills. Please help to set up on Friday at 3pm.... meeting at the storage building. Everyone arrives at 6am on Saturday for the event.

 

Partner Program- To date we have collected $8,550.00! List of the donors are printed on the bulletin board.

 

Frenchman’s Bay Conservatory Monday Music at Tidal Falls in Hancock – August 7^th. Sign up and come help park cars and clean-up. Food Trucks are available or you can bring your own meal. Bring a chair and come listen to the great music!

 

Fellowship Gathering at Ehrlenbach’s Camp in Hancock – Friday August 11^th 5:30pm – 7:00pm on the Ferry Road. Please RSVP.

 

District Governor Visit – We will be having a multi-club visit with Bar Harbor and the Noontime Club on Thursday August 24th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at the Beacon Restaurant in Trenton.  We have a private room with a bar upstairs in the restaurant.  The cost is $20 which includes a tip and a $2 donation to polio in honor of our Governor.  Cheese and crackers, hot and cold appetizers and hors d'oeuvres will be served.  A cash bar will be available.  Sign-up sheet at the weekly club meeting.  Anyone planning on going must prepay by August 1st.  Space is limited.

 

August 7th Monday – Frenchman Bay Conservancy – Tidal Falls Rd Hancock - Park Cars – Free concert Fellowship Night bring your family

August 8th Tuesday – NO MEETING

August 15th Tuesday – At Harbor Park 413 Water Street Ellsworth – Speakers Friends of Union River & Harbor Master– Eat at the taco stand or bring your own dinner

August 22nd Tuesday – NO MEETING

August 24th – Thursday – Governor Visit Beacon Restaurant – Trenton

August 29th Tuesday – China Hill – Speaker Matt Williams Ellsworth City Planner

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Barbara Clark, Shelly Van Camp, Robert Thomas, Tricia Quirk, Nancy Mayo

 

$50/50: $15 to Clyde Cushing

 

Happy Dollars: 1st Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Mental Health and Wellness at Healthy Acadia.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Clyde Cushing, Jodie Cushing, Lori Googins, Pam Cushing, Marian Wells, Carl Lusby, April Hartford and Debbie Ehrlenbach.

 

Silverware Wrapping Party: Thank you all who attended to help wrap 1,000 pieces of silverware for the pancake breakfast!

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Max Dietshe and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Lincoln Ehrlenbach and Jo Cooper

 

Guests:  Brielle Johnson, Kim Fitch, Matt Williams, John Shoppe, Grace Robinson and Eli Robinson

 

Visiting Rotarians: Dave and Betty Parsons of Portland

 

Birthdays: Jodie Cushing 8/1

 

Wedding Anniversaries: Michael and Misty Houslen 6 year, JoAnn and Clarence Rodick 1 year, Rachel Bousquet 15 Years.

 

Rotary Anniversaries: Max Dietshe 3 Years

 

 

Blueberry Pancake Breakfast tickets were given to each club member to sell, buy or donate along with posters to hang up around the community. Please sign up to help on the day of the event. Rotary Shirts and Hats are available on sale. See Dave Wells. Shirts are $13 and Hats are $12. Lincoln is looing for propane tanks to use for the grills.

 

Silverware Wrapping Party – Tuesday, August 1^st at 6:00pm at China Hill. 1,000 pieces to wrap for the pancake breakfast.  Please attend to help.

 

Partner Program- To date we have collected $7,950.00! List of the 25 donors are printed on the bulletin board.

 

Frenchman’s Bay Conservancy Monday Music at Tidal Falls in Hancock – August 7^th. Sign up and come help park cars and clean-up. Food Trucks are available or you can bring your own meal. Bring a chair and come listen to the great music!

 

Fellowship Gathering at Ehrlenbach’s Camp in Hancock – Friday August 11^th 5:30pm – 7:00pm on the Ferry Road. Please RSVP.

 

District Governor Visit – We will be having a multi-club visit with Bar Harbor and the Noontime Club on Thursday August 24th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at the Beacon Restaurant in Trenton.  We have a private room with a bar upstairs in the restaurant.  The cost is $20 which includes a tip and a $2 donation to polio in honor of our Governor.  Cheese and crackers, hot and cold appetizers and hors d'oeuvres will be served.  A cash bar will be available.  Sign-up sheet at the weekly club meeting.  Anyone planning on going must prepay by August 1st.  Space is limited.

 

 

August 7th Monday – Frenchman Bay Conservancy – Tidal Falls Rd Hancock - Park Cars – Free concert Fellowship Night bring your family

 

August 8th Tuesday – NO MEETING

 

August 15th Tuesday – At Harbor Park 413 Water Street Ellsworth – Speakers Friends of Union River & Harbor Master– Eat at the taco stand or bring your own dinner

 

August 22nd Tuesday – NO MEETING

 

August 24th – Thursday – Governor Visit Beacon Restaurant – Trenton

 

August 29th Tuesday – China Hill – Speaker Matt Williams Ellsworth City Planner

 

Paul Harris Recognition: Congratulations to Marian Wells for receiving her Paul Harris +8 Pin!

 

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Cindy Shoppe, Matt Williams, Julie Clark

 

$50/50: $15 to Carl Lusby

 

Happy Dollars: 1st Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Mental Health and Wellness at Healthy Acadia.

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Carl Lusby, Jack Frost, Marc Rich, Dave Wells, Max Dietshe, Lincoln Ehrlenbach, Gene Pellerano, Jo Cooper, and Debbie Ehrlenbach.

 

Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speakers were Lily Philbrook and Madeline Henry. They are both Former Rotary Scholarship Recipients. 

 

Madeline Henry is a 2022 graduate of Ellsworth High School. In high school she was active in Music and Performing Arts where she wrote, directed and acted in a play that won top awards at the state level. As a young, child Maddie and her family lived on a sail boat.  Maddie and her family were very close to our dearly departed Rotarian Charlene Churchill.  She is currently attending Emerson College in Boston.

 

 Lillian (Lily) Philbrook was born and raised in the greater Hancock County Area. She is an Alumni of Ellsworth High School, volunteer at the Grand theater, involved community member and chances are, you have already met or interacted with Lily. Lily has been recognized for several Girl Scouting awards, such as Town of Lamoine Co-citizen of the year 2019-2020 and GS Presidential Award for her time spent bettering lives of local veterans. Over the past 10 Years Lily has arranged and collected gifts for needy children with her local Angel Tree and plans to carry on that tradition for years to come. Lily enjoys being on, and behind the stage, spending time at our local theater, and spending time with her family, friends, and furry friend Sully. Lily currently works at the Oceanarium on MDI had has previously worked at the Grand Theater and the Union River Lobster Pot.

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Kelly Brown and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Robert and Mary Thomas

 

Guests:  Matthew and Joshua Collins, John Shoppe, Grace Robinson

 

Birthdays: Ray Williams 7/24, Rebecca Greenlaw 7/24

 

Blueberry Pancake Breakfast tickets were given to each club member to sell, buy or donate along with posters to hang up around the community. Please sign up to help on the day of the event.

 

Silverware Wrapping Party – Tuesday, August 1^st at 6:00pm at China Hill. 1,000 pieces to wrap for the pancake breakfast.

 

Partner Program- Letters have gone out to local businesses. To date we have collected $7,150.00 List of donors are printed on the bulletin board.

 

Frenchman's Bay Conservancy Monday Music at Tidal Falls in Hancock – August 7^th. Sign up and come help park cars and clean-up. Food Trucks are available or you can bring your own meal. Bring a chair and come listen to the great music!

 

Camp CaPella Thank You Card – A card was sent from Camp CaPella thanking our club for the $1,500 donation to sponsor a child with developmental disabilities to camp at Camp CaPella for one week.

 

District Governor Visit – We will be having a multi-club visit with Bar Harbor and the Noontime Club on Thursday August 24th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at the Beacon Restaurant in Trenton.  We have a private room with a bar upstairs in the restaurant.  The cost is $20 which includes a tip and a $2 donation to polio in honor of our Governor.  Cheese and crackers, hot and cold appetizers and hors d'oeuvres will be served.  A cash bar will be available.  Sign-up sheet at the weekly club meeting.  Anyone planning on going must prepay by August 1st.  Space is limited.

 

August 7th Monday – Frenchman Bay Conservancy – Tidal Falls Rd Hancock - Park Cars – Free concert Fellowship Night bring your family

August 8th Tuesday – NO MEETING

August 15th Tuesday – At Harbor Park 413 Water Street Ellsworth – Speakers Friends of Union River & Harbor Master– Eat at the taco stand or bring your own dinner

August 22nd Tuesday – NO MEETING

August 24th – Thursday – Governor Visit Beacon Restaurant – Trenton

August 29th Tuesday – China Hill – Speaker Matt Williams Ellsworth City Planner

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Tracy Shaffer, Rebecca Greenlaw, Rhonda Parker, Lincoln Ehrlenbach and Clyde Cushing.

 

$50/50: $14 to Jodie Cushing

 

Happy Dollars: 1st Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Mental Health and Wellness at Healthy Acadia.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Jodie Cushing, Stephanie Baillargeon, Kelly Brown, Carl Lusby, Nancy Mayo, Rob Hemenway, Tracy Shaffer, Gene Pellerano.

 

Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speaker was Maria Donahue, MPH, MSW - Community Health Director of Healthy Acadia.

 

 Maria provides leadership for Healthy Acadia’s collaborative programs focused on health promotion, prevention, and management of chronic disease, and substance use prevention. Her work has included direction and oversight of initiatives focused on the promotion of active community environments, school health, healthy environments, tobacco-free communities, substance use prevention, positive youth development, and efforts to address health care workforce shortages in rural communities.

 

 Maria sustains high-impact collaborative relationships with partner organizations, volunteers, and consultants. She directs program development, implementation, and evaluation, and also supports strategic planning, grant writing, budgeting, and contract management.

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Rob Hemenway and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Julie and Tony Bouchard

 

Guests:  John Shoppe, Brielle Johnson, Jessica Remick

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Dave Wells, April Hartford, Julie Bouchard, Shelly Van Camp, Tracy Shaffer

 

$50/50: $21 to Nany Mayo

 

Happy Dollars: 1st Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards: Mental Health and Wellness at Healthy Acadia.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Nancy Mayo, Julie Bouchard, Lori Googins, Dave Wells, Rob Hemenway, Jo Cooper, Michael Houslen, Carl Lusby, Rebecca Greenlaw, Jo Ann Rodick, Lincoln Ehrlenbach, Gene Pellerano, Mark Remick, Jack Frost, Tracy Shaffer and Clyde Cushing.

 

Tonight the Club celebrated Transition Night. Thank you Clyde Cushing for all you have done in your year as President and we welcome Debbie Ehrlenbach as our 2023-2024 President!

 

Debbie introduced this year’s 2023-2024 Board Officers: Each director gave a brief summary of goals.  

President Elect - Jodie Cushing

Secretary - Marian Wells

Treasurer - Rhonda Parker

Membership - JoAnn Rodick and co-chair Rebecca Greenlaw

Community Service: Max Dietshe and co-chair Lincoln Ehrlenbach

Vocational Services: Gene Pellerano and co-chair Laura Pellerano

Club Service - Jack Frost and co-chair Jane Langley

International Service: David Wells and co-chair Marian Wells

Rotary Foundation - Lincoln Ehrlenbach with committee members Tracy Shaffer and Tricia Quirk

Community Support - Cindy Shoppe

Public Relations - Ashley Johnson with committee members Julie Clark and Michael Houslen

 

Rotarian Jack Frost of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust presented a check in the amount of $2,000 to sponsor this year's Blueberry Pancake Breakfast scheduled for August 5th!

 

 

Pancake Breakfast tickets were given to each club member to sell, buy or donate along with posters to hang up around the community.

 

Debbie shared with club members her goals for the year and is excited for another year providing humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

 

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Clyde Cushing and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Robert and Mary Thomas

 

Birthdays: Benedetta Pellerano 6/27, Laura Pellerano 7/1

 

Wedding Anniversaries: Linda and Jeff Fuller 25 Years

 

Club Anniversaries: Larry Fernald 48 Years, Rob Hemenway 9 Years

 

Guests:  John Shoppe

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Marian Wells, Clyde Cushing, John Shoppe, Carol Yancey and Cindy Shoppe.

 

$50/50: $11 to Rebecca Greenlaw

 

Happy Dollars: Fourth Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Polio Plus.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Rebecca Greenlaw, Fred Beyer, Carl Lusby, Lori Googins, Grace Robinson, Dave Wells, Gene Pellerano, Tracy Shaffer, Clyde Cushing.

 

 

2022-2023 Year End Review: Clyde Cushing recognized all club members who served on the Board over the past year and thanked them for their service. Each board member did a summary of highlights. Everyone was given a certificate of appreciation. Clyde also recognized other club members for their leadership and service on club events. 

 

Clyde presented a slideshow of photos and accomplishments of the year. Cookies and cupcakes were provided.

 

In observance of Independence Day, our club will not be meeting on Tuesday, July 4th. We hope to see you at our next meeting on Tuesday, July 11th at 6pm at China Hill.

 

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Clyde Cushing and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.   

 

 Sergeant at Arms:  Robert and Mary Thomas

  

 Door Prizes:  The lucky winner was: Tracy Shaffer, John Shoppe, Jane Langley, Rebecca Greenlaw and Grayson

 

  

Happy Dollars: Fourth Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Polio Plus…The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Several Rotarians.  

 

The Loaves and Fishes Auction will be held June 24^th. In addition to the auction there will be a raffle, food and plenty of fun. Please consider attending or contributing to this major fund raising event for the food pantry. This is one of Loaves and Fishes major fund raising events and the volume of clients utilizing the pantry has never been greater so the need for funds is very high. Thank you for any support you can give this event!

 

Kids Peace Golf Tournament at Lucerne Inn on Saturday Jun 24^th. Contact Rebecca Greenlaw to volunteer.

 

Shelly Van Camp was the winner of the State License Plate Game. She won a rotary apron and cutting board.

 

Bar Harbor Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast – Tuesday July 4^th. They are looking for help.

 

 Guest Speakers / Program: Grayson Richmond of Birdsacre was the guest speaker. He is a third generation caretaker, growing up, and working for the last two decades at Birdsacre.  He trains, works with, and cares for Birdsacre's ambassador vultures, hawks, and owls to foster a deeper appreciation of nature in school children and the visiting public to inspire better stewardship of our home.

 

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Clyde Cushing and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.   

 

        

Sergeant at Arms:  Tony and Julie Bouchard

 

Guests:  John Shoppe

 

Club Anniversaries: Jane Langley 16 Years and Julie Clark 15 Years.  

 

Birthdays:  Rod Fox on 6/21 and Mark Remick on 6/21

 

Wedding Anniversaries: Laura and Gene Pellerano 43 Years and Debbie and Lincoln Ehrlenbach 47 Years.

 

Door Prizes:  The lucky winner was: Cindy Shoppe, Stephanie Baillargeon, Michael Houlsen, Julie Bouchard, Carol Yancey and Jo Cooper.

 

  

Happy Dollars: Fourth Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Polio Plus…The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Tony Bouchard, Gene Pellerano,  Carol Yancey, Jack Frost, Jo Cooper, Dave Wells and Clyde Cushing.

 

The Loaves and Fishes Auction will be held June 24^th. In addition to the auction there will be a raffle, food and plenty of fun. Please consider attending or contributing to this major fund raising event for the food pantry. This is one of Loaves and Fishes major fund raising events and the volume of clients utilizing the pantry has never been greater so the need for funds is very high. Thank you for any support you can give this event!

 

Kids Peace Golf Tournament at Lucerne Inn on Saturday Jun 24^th. Contact Rebecca Greenlaw to volunteer.

 

 Guest Speakers / Program: Laura and Gene Pellerano shared a presentation of photos of their trip to Ecuador in 2022.

 

 

On Tuesday, June 6th the Rotary Club of Ellsworth held its annual Paul Harris Fellow Recognition Ceremony at China Hill Restaurant in Ellsworth.

 

5:00pm to 6:00pm Social Hour

6:00pm President Clyde Cushing calls meeting to order with WELCOME and Invocation/Pledge

6:05pm Dinner Buffet OPEN

6:30pm President Elect Debbie Ehrlenbach Presents Paul Harris History and Foundation

Jack Frost -Bob Merrill intro and presentation

Debbie Ehrlenbach- JoAnn Brown Rodick intro and presentation

MaxDietshe- Andy Mathews intro and presentation

Carl Lusby-Rhonda Parker intro and presentation

Dave Wells- Terri Ouellette intro and presentation

Clyde Cushing closes presentations and the meeting. Asks all New Paul Harris Fellows to stay for a group photo.

 

A Rotary Paul Harris cake was served!

 

Opening Ceremonies:  Vice President Jodie Cushing called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Jodie Cushing and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.   

          

Sergeant at Arms:  Mary and Bob Thomas; Carol Jordan

 

Guests:  John Shoppe

 

Visiting Rotarians:  Betty and Dave Parsons

 

 

Wedding Anniversaries: Cindy and John Shoppe (50 years!)

 

Door Prizes:  The lucky winners were: Tony Bouchard; Fred Beyer; John Shoppe; Gene Pellerano

 

Find Romey the Rotary Gnome:  Romey is taking a vacation and will be back in two weeks.

 

50/50: The Lucky winner was: Lori Googins

 

Happy Dollars: Fourth Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Polio Plus…The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Lori Googins; Gene Pellerano; Fred Beyer; Max Dietshe; Carl Lusby.

 

 

The Friends in Action Auction could benefit from additional Rotary volunteers to assist with the management side of the auction. The FIA auction will be held at the Moore Community Center on Saturday June 3^rd from 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. A sign-up sheet was circulated.

 

The Loaves and Fishes Auction will be held June 24^th. In addition to the auction there will be a raffle, food and plenty of fun. Please consider attending or contributing to this major fund raising event for the food pantry. This is one of Loaves and Fishes major fund raising events and the volume of clients utilizing the pantry has never been greater so the need for funds is very high. Thank you for any support you can give this event!

 

Kidspeace Golf Tournament on June 24^th: Get a team together and play or sign up to voilunteer the day of the tournament. 

 

 Max Dietshe shared we still are in need of volunteers for the Red Cross Blood Drive and passed around a sign-up sheet. Contact or email Max if you would like to help out.

 

Vice President Jodie led us in a ‘Fun Night’ activity where we passed a beach ball around the room and answered questions printed on the ball. Each Rotarian in turn shared fun or interesting facts about themselves based on the questions. A good time was had by all!!!

Vice President Jodie distributed maps of the United States and challenged each Rotarian to color in each state as we see a license plate representing that state. We will turn in the maps to see who was able to spot the most states at the June 13^th meeting.

 

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Clyde Cushing  and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.  

          

Sergeant at Arms:  Mary and Bob Thomas

 

Guests:  John Shoppe; Brennan

 

Door Prizes:  The lucky winners were: Brennan; Carl Lusby; Clyde Cushing

 

Find Romey the Rotary Gnome:  Mike Houlsen located Romey and will house Romey until next week’s meeting.

 

50/50: The Lucky winner was: Julie Clark

 

Happy Dollars: Fourth Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Polio Plus…The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Julie Clark; Gene Pellerano; Pam Cushing; Shelly Van Camp; Carl Lusby; Debbie Ehrlenbach; Lincoln Ehrlenbach; Dave Wheaton; Jack Frost; JoAnn Rodick; Laura Pellerano; Dave Wells; Marian Wells.

 

The Ellsworth Elementary Middle School / Rotary Bicycle Rodeo will be held Saturday, May 20^th from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Volunteers are still needed to assist the riders fit their new helmets and and navigate the safety course on their bicycles.

 

The Friends in Action Auction could benefit from additional Rotary volunteers to assist with the management side of the auction. The FIA auction will be held at the Moore Community Center on Saturday June 3^rd from 5:00 – 8:30 p.m.

 

Foundation Chair Lincoln Ehrlenbach shared many examples of the good around the world that a $100.00 donation can do. Please consider making your contribution before the end of the Rotary year on June 30^th.

 

Guest Speaker:  Melanie Dresser, Executive Director of Camp Capella shared with the members the many updates to the facilities / buildings / programs / and activities that have been accomplished over the past year as well as improvements in progress and planned for the years ahead. Melanie shared how members could volunteer or donate to help Camp Capella continue to grow and offer quality offerings to campers throughout the summer months. All Rotary members are invited to visit Camp Capella in action this summer.

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Michael Houslen and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Robert and Mary Thomas

 

Visiting Rotarians: Dave and Betty Parsons

 

Birthdays: April Hartford and Max Dietshe

 

Wedding Anniversaries: Dana and Ann Reiter

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Jodie Cushing

 

Find Romey the Rotary Gnome: Rebecca Greenlaw

 

$50/50: $9 Dave Wells

 

Happy Dollars: 3rd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Polio Plus.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Dave Wells, Jo Cooper, Stephanie Baillargeon, Barbara Clark, Marian Wells, Jodie Cushing, Gene Pellerano, Debbie Ehrlenbach, Lincoln Ehrlenbach, Lori Googins and Rebecca Greenlaw.

 

 

 

Rotary Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, August 5^th at the Ellsworth YMCA. Lincoln Ehrlenbach is looking for interested Rotarians to join the committee to help organize the event.

 

Rotary Foundation Update: The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. Since it was founded more than 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent more than $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects. With your help, we can make lives better in your community and around the world.

Our mission: The mission of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.

What impact can one donation have?

Please consider a gift to the Rotary Foundation Annual Fund.  If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution, please mail your check to the Ellsworth Rotary Club, P.O. Box 741, Ellsworth, Maine 04605. 

 

EEMS Bike Rodeo – May 20^th 8:30am to Noon.  Please let Max Dietshe if you can sign up to help.

 

Kids Peace Annual Golf Tournament – June 24^th. Please sign up to help to Rebecca Greenlaw.

 

Rotary Blood Drives at the Elks Club: Max Dietshe is looking for sign-ups for the blood drive for the months of May and June.  The 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 11am – 5pm. Please send all your community service hours to Max!

 

Weekly Greeter and Invocation Sign up Lists: We are still in need for Rotarians to help sign up to be a Greeter or give the Invocation at our weekly meetings. Please help.

 

Guest Speaker: Our guest speakers Rotarians Michael Houslen and Dave Wells.  Michael is one of our newest members of the club. He works for KidsPeace and is happy to join Rotary!

 

Dave Wells did a presentation of Prosthetics. Since 2015 our club has donated and delivered 575 wheelchairs to polio victims in the Dominican Republic, Panama and Belize. For the incoming year we plan to raise money for nine prosthetic leg sockets. We have applied for a district grant and will have our annual pancake breakfast in September during autumn gold weekend to raise the funds for the project.

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Clyde Cushing and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Robert and Mary Thomas

 

Club Anniversaries: Gene Pellerano and Debbie Ehrlenbach

 

Birthdays: Marc Rich, Julie Bouchard and Lori Googins

 

Visiting Rotarians: Dave and Betty Parsons

 

Guests: John Shoppe and Grace Robinson

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: John Shoppe, Julie Clark, Debbie Ehrlenbach and Pam Cushing

 

Find Romey the Rotary Gnome: Jo Cooper

 

$50/50: $11 Shelly Van Camp

 

Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Polio Plus.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Shelly Van Camp, Carl Lusby, Jodie Cushing, Debbie Ehrlenbach, Max Dietshe, Jo Cooper, Nancy Mayo, Gene Pellerano, JoAnn Rodick, Stephanie Baillargeon and Michael Houlsen

 

EEMS Bike Rodeo – May 20^th 8:30am to Noon.  Please let Max Dietshe if you can sign up to help.

 

Kids Peace Annual Golf Tournament – June 24^th. Please sign up to help to Rebecca Greenlaw.

 

Rotary Blood Drives at the Elks Club: Max Dietshe is looking for sign-ups for the blood drive for the months of May and June.  The 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 11am – 5pm. Please send all your community service hours to Max!

 

Weekly Greeter and Invocation Sign up Lists: We are still in need for Rotarians to help sign up to be a Greeter or give the Invocation at our weekly meetings. Please help.

 

Guest Speaker: Our guest speakers were new Rotarians April Hartford and Stephanie Baillargeon. Both ladies are employed at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in Ellsworth. They are both excited to be part of the club. They each explained why they joined Rotary and how they will help the community.

 

On April 25th, The Rotary Club of Ellsworth honored outstanding students from Hancock County Technical Center (HCTC) in Law Enforcement, Diesel, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism and Culinary. Each student received a Certificate and a $50 gift card.

 

 

Students from the Culinary program made a delicious meal and our guest speaker was Brian Langley. It was another great night partnering with HCTC to recognize and encourage excellence in technical education. All Happy Dollars and Tips were donated to Skills USA. Hancock County Technical Center

 

Respectfully submitted by Ashley Johnson

 

 

Opening Ceremonies:  Vice President Jodie Cushing called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Stephanie Baillargeon and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Debbie and Lincoln Ehrlenbach

 

Club Anniversaries: Carl Lusby

 

Birthdays: Julie Clark

 

Guests:  John Shoppe and Grace Robinson

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Rebecca Greenlaw, Shelly Van Camp, Dave Wells, Julie Bouchard, and Carol Jordan.

 

Find Romey the Rotary Gnome: John Shoppe

 

$50/50: $11 Stephanie Baillargeon

 

Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Polio Plus.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Stephanie Baillargeon, Tracy Shaffer, Lori Googins, Julie Clark, Max Dietshe, Carol Jordan, Dave Wells, Rhonda Parker, Michael Houlsen

 

April 25^th Rotary Meeting at HCTC at 5:30pm. We will be accepting tip donations for Skills USA.

 

Rotary Blood Drives at the Elks Club: Max Dietshe is looking for sign-ups for the blood drive for the months of May and June.  The 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 11am – 5pm. Please send all your community service hours to Max!

 

Weekly Greeter and Invocation Sign up Lists: We are still in need for Rotarians to help sign up to be a Greeter or give the Invocation at our weekly meetings. Please help.

 

Guest Speaker: Our guest speaker was Sarah Demarest of Aroostook Mental Health Center (AMHC) Sexual Assault Services Supervisor for Washington and Hancock County.

 

Sarah has been working with survivors of sexual violence since 2011. She started her journey as a sexual assault advocate in the Navy.  Her career has evolved over the years, continuing as an advocate for the Navy, as a Sexual Assault Advocate Point of Contact where she taught continuing education for advocates and then a Sexual Assault Liaison for one of our Combatant Commands for all branches of service.

 

In Maine, she has worked for Rape Response Services serving Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties and currently, AMHC Sexual Assault Services as the supervisor for Washington and Hancock County.   AMHC Sexual Assault Services promotes healing and justice to all affected by sexual violence through advocacy, education, and prevention.  Their services are for anyone affected by sexual violence in Aroostook, Hancock, Washington Counties, Maine. They are a free and confidential support service that offers a 24/7 helpline. Some of the services that are included with AMHC Sexual Assault Services are advocacy, medical, legal, law enforcement accompaniments, support groups, and prevention-based education for all ages.

 

Their helpline is 1-800-871-7741, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for victim/survivors, family, friends, and professionals. Their Children’s Advocacy Centers are committed to minimizing trauma and promoting healing for children and their families following the allegations of sexual abuse. The centers provide a streamlined, timely, and evidence-based community response in a safe and neutral environment. They have two Children’s Advocacy Centers, one in Fort Fairfield and one in Marshfield. They have a passionate team, dedicated to meeting survivors where they are at on their path to healing.

 

 

Welcome - President Clyde Cushing

 

Invocation  - Rotarian Robert Thomas

 

Pledge of Allegiance  - All

 

Dinner - Buffet by China Hill

 

Program Introduction  - President Elect Debbie Ehrlenbach

 

Guest Speaker Introduction - President Elect  Debbie Ehrlenbach

 

Guest Speaker Secretary of State Shenna Bellows

 

Introduction of Honor Students:  Carl Lusby, Rebecca Greenlaw,  Gene Pellerano, Kelly Brown, Peter Farragher,  Jodie Cushing, Nancy Mayo

 

Awarding of Rotary Scholarships: Ashley Johnson, Lincoln Ehrlenbach,, Benedetta Pellerano, Lori Googins, Rhonda Parker

 

Awarding of Jerry Kaufman Service above Self Scholarship : Past President Jack Frost

 

Adjournment President Clyde Cushing

 

Group Picture All Students - Ashley Johnson

 

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Clyde Cushing and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Bob and Mary Thomas

 

Club Anniversaries: Jo Cooper

 

Guests:  Ellsworth Fire Chief Scott Guillerault, Grace Robinson

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Benedetta Pellerano,  Shelly Van Camp, Jack Frost, Dave Wells, Ray Williams and Pam Cushing.

 

Find Romey the Rotary Gnome: Caroline King

 

$50/50: $9 Michael Houslen

 

Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Polio Plus.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Michael Houslen, Lori Googins, Grace Robinson, Carl Lusby, Dave Wells and Benedetta Pellerano.

 

 

EHS Honors Banquet – Tuesday, April 11th at China Hill. Please let Debbie Ehrlenbach know if you would like to host a student. Scholarships applications are in and currently being reviewed by the committee. Pre-pay for your meal before April 11th. Looking for donations of $20 gift cards to give to students.

 

Rotary Blood Drives at the Elks Club: Max Dietshe is looking for sign-ups for the blood drive for the months of April and May.  The 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 11am – 5pm. Please send all your community service hours to Max!

 

Weekly Greeter and Invocation Sign up Lists: We are still in need for Rotarians to help sign up to be a Greeter or give the Invocation at our weekly meetings. Please help.

 

Guest Speaker: Our guest speaker was Caroline King of the American Red Cross. Caroline has served as the Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Northern and Eastern Maine since 2015.

 

From offices in Bangor and Caribou, the Red Cross serves seven northern most Maine counties from Fairfield to the Fort Kent and covers more than 60,000 square miles and includes more than 440,000 people.

 

 In her role as “the Face of the Red Cross” in these communities, Caroline works to increase community awareness and participation in humanitarian mission of the Red Cross, along with harnessing their generous support and commitment of individuals, communities and local businesses.

 

The Red Cross is always looking for volunteers. Please help by signing up at the monthly blood drives in Ellsworth or give blood on a regular basis.

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Clyde Cushing and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Bob and Mary Thomas

 

Club Anniversaries: Larry Johnston on April 1, 1989

 

Guests:  John Shoppe and Grace Robinson

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: April Hartford, Stephanie Baillargeon, Laura Pellerano, JoAnn Rodick, Grace Robinson, Shelly Van Camp, Julie Clark, Lori Googins and Cindy Shoppe.

 

Find Romey the Rotary Gnome: Shelly Van Camp

 

$50/50: $14 to Jack Frost

 

Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Rotary Scholarships.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Jack Frost, Jo Cooper, Carl Lusby, April Hartford, Debbie Ehrlenbach, Lori Googins, Grace Robinson, Jodie Cushing, Laura Pellerano, Gene Pellerano, Dave Wells, Stephanie Baillargeon, Joann Rodick and Bob Thomas.

 

 

EHS Honors Banquet – Tuesday, April 11th at China Hill. Please let Debbie Ehrlenbach know if you would like to host a student. Scholarships applications are in and currently being reviewed by the committee. Pre-pay for your meal before April 11th. Looking for donations of $20 gift cards to give to students.

 

A Presidential Citation Award was presented to Winnie Chan of China Hill who is retiring. Thank you for all you have done for the club over the years!

 

Rotarian Jodie Cushing was also presented with the Presidential Citation Award for her Leadership and organizing the Cabin Fever Craft/Yard Sale. The fundraiser collected over $3,000!

 

New Member Induction Ceremony: Our club inducted 4 New Members! Congratulations to Shelly Van Camp, Stephanie Baillargeon, April Hartford and Michael Houslen! Welcome to the Club!

 

Thank you to our Rotary Mentors: Rebecca Greenlaw, Jodie Cushing, Jo Cooper and Max Dietshe.

 

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Clyde Cushing and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Bob and Mary Thomas

 

Birthdays: Rebecca Greenlaw and Lincoln Ehrlenbach

 

Club Anniversaries: Dave Wells and Marian Wells

 

Guests:  John Shoppe, Don Cooper, Grace Robinson, Shelly Van Camp

 

Visiting Rotarians: Jim Mroch of the Bar Harbor Club

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were:  Rebecca Greenlaw, Gene Pellerano, Julie Clark, Jodie Cushing and Benedetta Pellernao.

 

Find Romey the Rotary Gnome: Romey will be at the Cabin Fever on Saturday.

 

$50/50: $12 to John Shoppe

 

Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Rotary Scholarships.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: John Shoppe, Carl Lusby, Jack Frost, Jo Cooper, Lori Googins, Debbie Ehrlenbach, Gene Pellerano, Rhonda Parker and Fred Beyer.

 

 

EHS Honors Banquet – Tuesday, April 11^th at China Hill. Please let Debbie Ehrlenbach know if you would like to host a student. Scholarships applications are in and currently being reviewed by the committee. Pre-pay for your meal before April 11^th.

 

President-Elect Training (PETS) – Debbie Ehrlenbach attends PETS over the weekend at St. Georges in Canada. She said it went well and the training was well organized.

 

Citizen of the Year – Rotarian Jack Frost. Congratulations Jack!

 

Next Week’s Meeting – Tuesday, March 28^th. We will be inducting Five New Members! Please attend! Dessert Bar will be provided.

 

Weekly Greeter and Invocation Sign up Lists: We are still in need for Rotarians to help sign up to be a Greeter or give the Invocation at our weekly meetings. Please help.

 

Rotary Blood Drives at the Elks Club: Max Dietshe reported sign-ups for the blood drive are going well for March, so look ahead to the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 11am – 5pm. Sign up with Max Dietshe.  Please send all your community service hours to Max!

 

Foundation Award: President Clyde Cushing awarded Past President Gene Pellerano the District Top Foundation award for our club during his year as President in 2021-2022.

 

Guest Speaker:  This week's guest speaker was Shannon Byers. She is the CEO/Founder of NOK finders a social enterprise that uses forensic genealogy to solve unclaimed person cases. About 3% of deaths in the US result in an unclaimed person where the family is either unaware or unable to claim the remained of their family member.

 

She did an overview of forensic genealogy and the many ways it is being used. She also shared some ways you can help address the issue of unclaimed persons that many people do not know exists. More information can be found at www.NOKfinders.com (http://www.nokfinders.com/)

 

Shannon is a member of the Ellsworth Noontime Rotary and is a Business Banker with Machias Savings Bank.

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Clyde Cushing and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Bob and Mary Thomas

 

Birthdays: Larry Fernald on March 9th. Happy Birthday!

 

Guests:  Grace Robinson, Shelly Van Camp, Stephanie Baillargeon, Michael Houslen and John Shoppe

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Fred Beyer, Cindy Shoppe and Shelly Van Camp

 

Find Romey the Rotary Gnome: Grace Robinson

 

$50/50: $10 to Rebecca Greenlaw

 

Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Rotary Scholarships.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Rebecca Greenlaw, Michael Houslen, Tracey Shaffer, Grace Robinson, Jodie Cushing, Gene Pellerano, Laura Pellerano, Kelly Brown, Fred Beyer, Lori Googins and Max Dietshe.

 

Cabin Fever Craft/Yard Sale – March 25^th at EEMS. To date we have 77 vendors! 50/50 raffle will be provided. $1 door admission and Kids under 12 get in for free.  Jodie is looking for Rotarians to help. Please contact her. Our club will have a table there to sell things. If you have something you would like to donate, please bring to the next meeting or meet up with Jodie. (No clothes please) Jodie has extra fliers for those who can put up around town or at their work. The 8^th grade class of EEMS will have a food table to raise money for their class trip.

 

EHS Honor’s Banquet at China Hill  – April 11^th. Debbie Ehrlenbach has sent out an email about hosting students. Please let her know if you are able to.

 

HCTC Honors Night – April 25^th at HCTC. More details to come soon!

 

Rotary World Service Day is May 20^th. Our club will do a service project to honor the event. More details to come soon!

 

Rotary Blood Drives at the Elks Club: Max Dietshe reported sign-ups for the blood drive are going well for March, so look ahead to the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 11am – 5pm. Sign up with Max Dietshe.  Please send all your community service hours to Max!

 

Weekly Greeter and Invocation Sign up Lists: We are still in need for Rotarians to help sign up to be a Greeter or give the Invocation at our weekly meetings. Please help.

 

Program: Rotarian Rebecca Greenlaw provided a club activity tonight. Everyone played the game Family Feud. Prizes were given out to Jodie Cushing, Shelly Van Camp and Pam Cushing as the top three winners! Thank you to Rebecca for providing a fun activity!

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Clyde Cushing and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance. 

            

Sergeant at Arms:  Mary Thomas

 

Guests:  April Hartford; Shelly VanCamp

 

Visiting Rotarians:  None

 

 

Wedding Anniversaries: None

 

Birthdays:           None

 

Door Prizes:  The lucky winners were: David Wells; Marion Wells; Olive Oram; Rebecca Greenlaw

 

Find Romey the Rotary Gnome:  Shelly VanCamp located Romey and will house Romey until next week’s meeting.

 

50/50: The Lucky winner was: Benedetta Pellerano

 

Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Rotary Scholarships…The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Benedetta Pellerano; Grace Robinson; Fred Beyers; Dave Wells; Marion Wells; Jack Frost; Carl Lusby

 

The February 25^th Regular Rotary Meeting will be an Informational Meeting regarding Rotary Basics and be held at Saint Dunstans Church…. Great opportunity for members (new and existing) to learn more or refresh existing knowledge about all aspects of Rotary (Local / District / International).

 

Weekly Greeter and Invocation Sign up Lists: We are still in need for Rotarians to help sign up to be a Greeter or give the Invocation at our weekly meetings. Please help.

 

Cabin Fever Craft and Yard Sale: Rotarian Jodie Cushing reported that 69 vendors had signed up for table space and that there are 10 tables left for rental. This Rotary fundraising event will take place on March 25^th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Ellsworth Elementary Middle School and will require all Rotarian hands on deck to ensure a successful event. All proceeds will be dedicated to the Ellsworth Rotary Club Scholarship and Community Giving Programs.

 

President Clyde Cushing shared a thank you letter from Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital Urology Department recognizing our second quarter happy dollars contribution of $1,014.00.

 

Guest Speaker:  Jessica and Olive Oram shared their experiences participating in the Miss and Mrs. Maine / America Women of Service Pageants. The Maine / America pageant focuses on sisterhood and community service with an  emphasis on Bully Prevention Programming in schools across the state and America. You can learn more about the organization and their community service efforts by visiting their website: https://www.pageantplanet.com/directory/category/pageant

 

 Respectfully submitted by Rotarian Carl Lusby.

Opening Ceremonies:  President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

 

Invocation was read by:  President Clyde Cushing and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Bob and Mary Thomas

 

Club Anniversaries:  None

 

Wedding Anniversaries:  None

 

Door Prizes:  Michael Holson, Laura Pellerano, Raymond Williams

 

Find Romey the Rotary Gnome:  Rebecca Greenlaw

 

$50/50:  $11  Pam Cushing

 

Happy Dollars:  Pam Cushing, Jodie Cushing, Gene Pellerano, Carl Lusby, Rhonda Parker, Lori Googins, Jack Frost

 

 

 

Guest Speaker: Sharon Caddus, Director of Communications and Development at Downeast Community Partners (DCP) was the guest speaker.  On Saturday, February 25, DCP is having a fundraiser that the Grand.  Doors open at 5:30 for a silent auction with live music starting at 7:00.  Maine’s Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows, will be the auctioneer for a Yodal stove.  The fundraiser is to benefit their THAW program.  THAW is a donor funded emergency heating fund for those who may/may not qualify for other heating assistance.  To qualify for THAW, the applicant must have less than 2 weeks of fuel in the tank which in most cases is less than a quarter tank of fuel.  If the applicant qualifies based on income, they will be given 100 gallons of emergency heating fuel.  At the same time, the consumer will file an application with DCP for other heating assistance and general assistance programs.  94% of DCP program applicants are senior citizens.  There has been a 400% increase in applications over the last 2 years with $14M given to Hancock/Washington county residents; $3M to just Ellsworth residents alone.

 

 

President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order at 6:00pm

 

Invocation was read by: Clyde and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

Sergeant at Arms: Bob and Mary Thomas

 

Birthdays: Bill Casale Feb 6

 

Club Anniversaries: Fred Beyer 6 years, Tracy Shaffer 8 years, Mark Remick 22 years

 

Guests: Michael Houlsen(zoom)

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Lori Goggins, Pam Cushing, Dave Wells and Carl Lusby

 

Find Romey the Rotary Gnome: Nancy Mayo

 

$50/50: Benedetta Pellerano

 

Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Rotary Scholarships.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Benedetta Pellerano, Jane Langley, Dave and Marian Wells, Julie Clark, Debbie Ehrlenbach, Laura Pellerano, Gene Pellerano, Carl Lusby, Lori Goggins, Rhonda Parker and Nancy Mayo.

 

Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speaker was Rotarian Jack Frost talking about his Tour du Mont Blanc visiting France, Italy and Switzerland trip, slides and discussion.

 

Next week, HCTC evening at China Hill, the new HCTC director will attend and we will honor 3 students

Adjourned: 7:10pm

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by:    President Clyde Cushing  and led us all in the  Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Bob and Mary Thomas

 

Birthdays: January 20 - Rhonda Parker

 

 

Guests:   Amanda Gardner 

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were:  Jane Langley & Lori Googins.

 

Find Romey the Rotary Gnome:  Jody Cushing won

 

$50/50:  Rebeca Greenlaw - $7 happy to be back at work full time.

 

Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Rotary Scholarships

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars:  Laurie Goggins, Gene Pellerano, Carl Lusby, Bob Thomas.

 

 

Rotary Blood Drives at the Elks Club: Max Dietshe reported sign-ups for the blood drive are going well for November, so look ahead to the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 11am – 5pm. Sign up with Max Dietshe.  Please send all your community service hours to Max!

 

Cabin Fever Craft/Yard Sale March 25, 2023 at Ellsworth Elementary Middle School. 20 confirmed venders. Set up March 24, 2023 - Contact Jody Cushing.

 

Rotary 101- Tracy Schaffer will hold a Rotary 101 on February 25, 2023. For new members and existing members.  Contact Tracy.

 

Weekly Greeter and Invocation Sign up Lists: We are still in need for Rotarians to help sign up to be a Greeter or give the Invocation at our weekly meetings. Please help.

 

Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up Lists: Ashley needs help with the weekly newsletter. Please sign up.

 

Guest Speaker:  This week’s guest speaker was Rebecca Greenlaw introduced Dawn Dewing and Eric St. Pierre. Dawn is the administrator at The Eagles Nest Club House and Eric is a member. The organization is international and provides assistance with mental health recovery.

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Clyde Cushing and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.        

     

Sergeant at Arms:  Bob and Mary Thomas

 

Guests:  Michael Haulsen; April Hartford; Stephanie Baillergeon

 

Visiting Rotarians:  None

 

 

Wedding Anniversaries: Marian and Dave Wells

 

 

Door Prizes:  The lucky winners were: Dave Wells; Debbie Redmond

 

Find Romey the Rotary Gnome:  Rebecca Holman located Romey and Jodie Cushing will house Romey until next week’s meeting.

 

50/50: The Lucky winner was: Clyde Cushing

 

Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Rotary Scholarships…The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Clyde Cushing; Marian Wells; Dave Wells; Debbie Ehrlenbach; Gene Pellerano; Carl Lusby; Bob Thomas; Jack Frost; Lori Googins; Jo Cooper; Fred Breyer.

 

 

Rotary Blood Drives at the Elks Club: sign-ups for the blood drive are going well

for January, so look ahead to the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 11am – 5pm. Sign up with Max Dietshe.

Please send all your community service hours to Max!

 

Weekly Greeter and Invocation Sign up Lists: We are still in need for Rotarians to help sign up to be a

Greeter or give the Invocation at our weekly meetings. Please help.

 

Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up Lists: Ashley needs help with the weekly newsletter. Please sign up.

 

A Thank You Note from KidsPeace was read to the membership by President Clyde

 

The February 25^th Regular Rotary Meeting will be an Informational Meeting regarding Rotary Basics and be held at Saint Dunstans Church…. More to follow….

 

Pass the Podium: President Clyde Cushing shared that during the second half of the Rotary Year, we will re-institute the “Pass the Podium” Program where different members will get to conduct the weekly meeting to get a feel for the process and encourage assuming leadership positions within the club. Please contact Clyde with any interest in participating in the ‘Pass the Podium’ Program.

 

Fellowship Update:  Jodie Cushing Jody shared that the club will be hosting an upcoming “Cabin Fever” fundraiser on March 25 from 9 AM – 2 PM for the indoor craft fair and “yard sale” that The Ellsworth American used to sponsor at the Ellsworth Elementary and Middle School. Crafters are already signing up and table space for each crafter is $25. Food will be available for purchase through a third party group and we will collect $1 at the door for admission.

Be looking for more information on signing up to help at the event or the day before. Set up will be Saturday the 24^th at the Ellsworth Elementary and Middle School beginning at 3 PM.

 

Foundation Chair, Lincoln Ehrlenbach, shared with the members in attendance several examples of how dollars donated to the Rotary Foundation ‘Make a Difference in the World’ and encouraged all members to please consider making a donation this Rotary Year.

 

Guest Speakers:  Debbie Redmond, Supreme Drill Leader and Supreme Inspector in Maine, IORG and Rebecca Holman, Service Projects and Meeting Planner from the Rainbow Girls.  "Rainbow gets girls ready for life "… Debbie and Rebecca shared a power point presentation giving an overview of the goals and mission of the organization as well as a history of the Rainbow Girls which has been in existence since 1922.

 

 

President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order at 5:59 PM and read the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance followed, along with a thank you to Bob and Mary Thomas for performing Sergeant at Arms duties for the membership this evening. Clyde also thanked those setting up and taking down the room as well as Benedetta Pellerano for being our Zoom host.

 

Secretary Marian Wells reported that three members are celebrating birthdays:  Tracy Shaffer, Gene Pellerano and Tony Bouchard. We also recognized Bob and Mary Thomas’ wedding anniversary and the Rotary membership anniversaries of Arlyn Whitelaw, Ashley Johnson and Rebecca Sargent.

 

Door prizes went to Scott, Clyde, Jody, and Lori with JoAnn taking custody of Romey the Rotary Gnome. The 50/50 winning ticket went to Marian who donated it to our scholarship fund which is our 3^rd Quarter Happy Dollar cause.

 

Others giving to the scholarship fund through Happy Dollars:  David, Barbara, Tracy, Rhonda, Gene, Carl, Scott, Deb, Bob, Mary, JoAnn and Lori.

 

 

 

Be looking for more information on signing up to help at the event or the day before. Set up will be Saturday the 24^th at the Ellsworth Elementary and Middle School beginning at 3 PM.

 

 

Past Club President and Current Club Publicity Director Ashley Johnson conducted the Compass Points exercise that she learned at Rotary’s President Elect training several years ago. Based on descriptions and attributes, members self-selected themselves for one of four leadership styles that formed groups at our meeting. Group discussion followed which was guided by each group answering questions as a team and then reporting it out to the group at large. The fun and informative event was punctuated with wine and cheesecake for all! Our thanks to Ashley and also to Lincoln and Deb for a wonderful evening.

 

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:14 PM.

Minutes taken by Tracy Shaffer

Opening Ceremonies:  President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Clyde Cushing and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Bob and Mary Thomas

 

Birthdays: Ashley Johnson 12/16 Happy Birthday!

 

Club Anniversaries: Lee Beal 50 Years, Linda Fuller 17 Years, Scott Kimball 17 Years

 

Guests:  Michael Houslen, Brielle Johnson

 

Door Prizes: The lucky winners were: Ray Williams and Carl Lusby

 

Find Romey the Rotary Gnome:  Marian Wells found him!

 

$50/50: $8 to Clyde Cushing

 

Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital’s Urology Department for Men’s Health.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Clyde Cushing, Dave Wells, Nancy Mayo, Jack Frost, Barbara Clark, Kelly Brown, Jodie Cushing, Scott Kimball, Carl Lusby, Lori Googins, Fred Beyer and Michael Houslen

 

 

Loaves and Fishes Donation:  President Clyde Cushing presented a check to Loaves and Fishes Executive Director in the amount of $2,500. The money was raised from the Food Drive in November. 

 

 

Fellowship Update: Christmas Party: The Club Christmas party is Tuesday, December 20^th at China Hill. $20 Yankee Swap Gift card – please wrap.

 

Rotary Blood Drives at the Elks Club: Max Dietshe reported sign-ups for the blood drive are going well for November, so look ahead to the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 11am – 5pm. Sign up with Max Dietshe.  Please send all your community service hours to Max!

 

Greeter and Invocation Sign up Lists: We are still in need for Rotarians to help sign up to be a Greeter or give the Invocation at our weekly meetings. Please help.

 

Guest Speaker:  This week’s guest speaker was Rachel Bousquet. Rachel is the Executive Director of KidsPeace Maine & New England.

 

She's worked at KidsPeace for over 9 years and overseas the Education, Residential, and Foster Care and Community Programs. Rachel is passionate about KidsPeace's mission to offer hope, help, and healing to our children, adults, and those who love them. She believes in "service leadership", where she and her leadership team are there to serve the Staff and the Clients. Rachel is a premiere advocate for children and mental health services. She is involved in everything from administration and legislation to having lunch with a child and joining in activities with her Staff. 

 

KidsPeace is a private charity dedicated to serving the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families and communities. Founded in 1882, KidsPeace provides a unique psychiatric hospital; a comprehensive range of residential treatment programs; accredited educational services; and a variety of foster care and community-based treatment programs to help people in need overcome challenges and transform their lives. The experts at KidsPeace provide emotional and physical health care and educational services in an atmosphere of teamwork, compassion and creativity.

 

At its Graham Lake Campus in Ellsworth, ME, KidsPeace offers residential services for young people on the autism spectrum and youth requiring 24-hour clinical, residential and educational services and supervision. 

 

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Clyde Cushing and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Bob and Mary Thomas

 

Visiting Rotarians: Annie Sargent of the Ellsworth Noontime Club

 

Birthdays: Jack Frost 12/2, Scott Kimball 12/3, Alison King 12/3, Carl Lusby 12/5. Happy Birthday!

 

Club Anniversaries: Peter Farragher 24 Years

 

Guests:  Grace Robinson, Michael Houslen, Students, Parents and Teachers of HCTC

 

Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital’s Urology Department for Men’s Health

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Jack Frost, Tracy Shaffer, Scott Kimball, Grace Robinson, Benedetta Pellerano, Annie Sargent, Dave Wells and Lori Googins.

 

Fellowship Update: Christmas Party: The Club Christmas party is Tuesday, December 20^th at China Hill.

 

Annual Gifting Experience: Saturday, December 10^th at 9:30am. Jack is looking for a couple more Rotarians to help.

 

Rotary Blood Drives at the Elks Club: Max Dietshe reported sign-ups for the blood drive are going well for November, so look ahead to the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 11am – 5pm. Sign up with Max Dietshe.  Please send all your community service hours to Max!

 

Greeter and Invocation Sign up Lists: We are still in need for Rotarians to help sign up to be a Greeter or give the Invocation at our weekly meetings. Please help.

 

HCTC Recognition Night: Our club Ellsworth honored the following outstanding students from Hancock County Technical Center (HCTC):

 

Program of Study: Automotive Technology

Instructor:  Richard Jamison

 

Program of Study:  Cybersecurity

Instructor:  Laura Johns

 

Program of Study: Biomedical Sciences

Instructor:  Sarah Petroulis

 

Program of Study:  Health Occupations

Instructor:  Michelle Cote

 

Our guest speaker was Annie Sargent -Area Director of Adult Education for our school district. She spoke about what attributes employers are seeking today in the workforce. 

 

It was another great night partnering with HCTC to recognize and encourage excellence in technical education!

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Grace Robinson and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Bob and Mary Thomas

 

Visiting Rotarians: Dave and Betty Parsons

 

Guests:  Amanda Gardiner and Grace Robinson

 

Door Prizes:  The lucky winners were: Ray Williams, Lincoln Ehrlenbach and Carl Lusby

 

Find Romey the Rotary Gnome:  Tricia Quirk found him!

 

50/50: The Lucky winner was: Grace Robinson - $9

 

Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital’s Urology Department for Men’s Health.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Grace Robinson, Lincoln Ehrlenbach, Jo Cooper, Debbie Ehrlenbach, Rhonda Parker, Dave Wells, Carl Lusby, Jack Frost, Scott Kimball, Lori Googins and Ray Williams.

 

Rotarian Doug Kell passed away on October 29^th. Contributions in Doug's memory may be made to Rotary Club of Ellsworth Foundation towards the Rotary HCTC Scholarships, P.O. Box 741, Ellsworth, ME 04605.

 

 

President: Debbie Ehrlenbach

President Elect: Jodie Cushing

Treasurer: Rhonda Parker

Secretary: Marian Wells

 

Movember Contest: 1st Place: Jack Frost, 2^nd Place: Dave Wells, 3^rd Place: Scott Kimball. Thank you to everyone who participated and donated! This year’s judges were Jodie Cushing, Carl Lusby and Dr. John Califano. All funds raised will be donated to the Urology Department at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital.

 

 

Loaves and Fishes Food Drive Update: The food drive was a complete success, receiving $2,078.34 in cash donations and 210 Turkeys total! Thank you to all volunteers!

 

 

The Ellsworth Downtown Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 3rd at 4:00pm. New this year is late afternoon and to celebrate with lighted floats! The theme is “Christmas at the Movies” All Rotarians are invited to attend to help out!  Jodie Cushing reported we have the honor of escorting Santa at the Christmas Parade this year!

Line-up will start at 3pm that’s right it’s a night parade!!! We will have a trailer, Reindeer and couple Elves. We will need two people to carry our banner and several people to help pass out candy. As asked at Tuesdays meeting if anyone has a small generator that’s a little less noisy then Clyde’s please let us know. We are going to need power for all the lights!! The route this year starts at Knowlton Park, goes down State St to School St right onto Main St down and back up State St. Please let Jodie know if you can attend as we need to know if we have enough people to hand out candy.

 

Christmas Party: We are looking for ideas for this year’s Christmas Party. Please send your thoughts to Jodie Cushing.

 

Annual Gifting Experience: Jack Frost shared that planning is moving into high gear for the December 10th event and that he and Co-Chair Carl Lusby have begun contacting schools for student recommendations for participation. This will be in person this year on Saturday, December 10th. Save the date, more details to come soon! A sign-up sheet has passed around and all Rotarians are encouraged to contact Jack or Carl to sign up for our 17th Annual Gifting Experience. Jack also reported that $1100 dollars from individual and business sponsors has been donated so far.

 

Rotary Blood Drives at the Elks Club: Max Dietshe reported sign-ups for the blood drive are going well for November, so look ahead to the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 11am – 5pm. Sign up with Max Dietshe.  Please send all your community service hours to Max!

 

Greeter and Invocation Sign up Lists: We are still in need for Rotarians to help sign up to be a Greeter or give the Invocation at our weekly meetings. Please help.

 

Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speaker was Dr. John Califano. John is a board certified urologist who recently moved to Ellsworth, Maine in June of 2022.  He is a general urologist who treats all urologic issues to include both men and women’s health issues, enlarged prostate, incontinence and many other urological conditions. 

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Gene Pellerano   and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Greeter: Tricia Quirk

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Bob and Mary Thomas

 

Guests:  Michael Houlsen; Amanda Gardiner; John Shoppe, Grace Robinson, Bonnie Harris, Maria Staples.

 

Birthdays:  Cindy Shoppe - Happy Birthday!

 

Door Prizes:  The lucky winners were: Fred Beyer, Rebecca Greenlaw, Gene Pellerano and Carol Jordan

 

Find Romey the Rotary Gnome:  Tricia Quirk found him!

 

50/50: The Lucky winner was: Lincoln Ehrlenbach - $10.

 

Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital’s Urology Department for Men’s Health.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Lincoln Ehrlenbach, Debbie Ehrlenbach, Marian Wells, Carl Lusby, Jack Frost, Bob Thomas, Jodie Cushing, Lori Googins, Laura Pellerano, Gene Pellerano and Rebecca Greenlaw.

 

 

Donation to Kids Peace: Our club applied for a grant earlier in the year and received $518.00. The club matched he grant amount. A check in the amount of $1,036.00 was presented to Rebecca Greenlaw of KidsPeace for purchasing gifts for Christmas.

 

 

Movember: There is still time for participants and sponsors for the Men’s Health ‘Movember’ beard growth competition. All funds raised will be donated to the Urology Department at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital.

 

Loaves and Fishes Food Drive at Hannaford: Saturday, November 19th. Please be there to help!

 

Thank you Letter from Downeast Horizons: Our club received a Thank You Letter from Downeast Horizons. Clyde read it out aloud. The letter is thanking our club for the 1st quarter happy dollar donations to go towards their Special Olympics Program.

 

 

The Ellsworth Downtown Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 3rd at 4:00pm. New this year is late afternoon and to celebrate with lighted floats! The theme is “Christmas at the Movies” All Rotarians are invited to attend to help out!  Jodie Cushing reported we have the honor of escorting Santa at the Christmas Parade this year!

 

Line-up will start at 3pm that’s right it’s a night parade!!! We will have a trailer, Reindeer and couple Elves. We will need two people to carry our banner and several people to help pass out candy. As asked at Tuesdays meeting if anyone has a small generator that’s a little less noisy then Clyde’s please let us know. We are going to need power for all the lights!! The route this year starts at Knowlton Park, goes down State St to School St right onto Main St down and back up State St. Please let Jodie know if you can attend as we need to know if we have enough people to hand out candy.

 

Christmas Party: We are looking for ideas for this year’s Christmas Party. Please send your thoughts to Jodie Cushing.

 

Annual Gifting Experience: Jack Frost shared that planning is moving into high gear for the December 10th event and that he and Co-Chair Carl Lusby have begun contacting schools for student recommendations for participation. This will be in person this year on Saturday, December 10th. Save the date, more details to come soon! A sign-up sheet has passed around and all Rotarians are encouraged to contact Jack or Carl to sign up for our 17th Annual Gifting Experience. Jack also reported that $1100 dollars from individual and business sponsors has been donated so far.

 

Rotary Blood Drives at the Elks Club: Max Dietshe reported sign-ups for the blood drive are going well for November, so look ahead to the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 11am – 5pm. Sign up with Max Dietshe.  Please send all your community service hours to Max!

 

Greeter and Invocation Sign up Lists: We are still in need for Rotarians to help sign up to be a Greeter or give the Invocation at our weekly meetings. Please help.

 

Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speaker was Bonnie Harris. She is the project coordinator for the Penquis foster grandparent program which is sponsored through AmeriCorps seniors.

Penquis is a nonprofit organization incorporated in 1967 to alleviate and eliminate the causes and conditions of poverty. Through its programs and subsidiaries, Penquis impacts all of Maine’s sixteen counties, but primarily serves low- and moderate-income individuals in Penobscot, Piscataquis and Knox counties.

 

Foster Grandparents volunteer with children who are a few months old up to age twenty-one! The program began in 1965, to provides tutors and mentors to children and youth who are disadvantaged or have disabilities. Our Foster Grandparents share their love, time and experience with these little one who soak it up like a sponge. They are a role model, a mentor and a friend.  Put simply, they give the kind of comfort and love that sets a child on the path toward a successful future.

 

Volunteering leads to new discoveries and new friends.  Studies show that volunteering helps individuals live longer and promotes a positive outlook on life. This inter-generational program utilizes our only increasing natural resource—seniors—who are assisting our future resource–our children.

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Gene Pellerano   and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Bob and Mary Thomas

 

Guests:  Michael Houlsen; Amanda Gardiner; April Harper; Stephanie Baillargean; Shelly Van Camp; John Shoppe, Grace Robinson

 

 

Door Prizes:  The lucky winners were: Clyde Cushing; Tracy Schaffer; Joann Brown Rodick; Bob Thomas; Fred Bryer; Barbara Clark

 

Find Romey the Rotary Gnome:  Romey is on Vacation in Key West FL this week and is expected to return by next week’s meeting.

 

50/50: The Lucky winner was: Barbara Clark

 

Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital’s Urology Department for Men’s Health.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Barbara Clark; Kelly Brown, Scott Kimball; Carl Lusby; Mary Thomas; Grace Robinson; Jody Cushing; Tracy Schaffer;  Mike Houlsen; Joann Brown Rodick; Jack Frost; Lori Googins.

 

 

Rotary Blood Drives at the Elks Club: Max Dietshe reported sign ups for the blood drive are going well for November, so look ahead to the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays from 11am – 5pm. Sign up with Max Dietshe.  Please send all your community service hours to Max!

 

Loaves and Fishes Food Drive at Hannaford: Saturday, November 19^th. The sign-up sheet is going around to volunteer. Shifts are 9am-11am, 11am-1pm and 1pm to 3pm. Max Dietshe shared that a few more volunteers are needed for the 11-1 shift.

New this year we are adding a challenge! The Ton of Turkey Challenge! We are asking all Rotarians and members of the community to help donate one ton of Turkeys to the Pantry (134 frozen turkeys or two chickens) can be dropped off at any meeting up to November 15^th or at the pantry during operating hours. If you live too far away, you can donate $20 and they will count as a turkey. Donations can be mailed to our club’s address at PO Box 741, Ellsworth.

 

 

The Ellsworth Downtown Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 3^rd at 4:00pm. New this year is late afternoon and to celebrate with lighted floats! The theme is “Christmas at the Movies” All Rotarians are invited to attend to help out!  Jodie Cushing reported that we have not heard back regarding being the escort for Santa’s float…. So we should start planning for decorating a float based on the Christmas Movies theme.

 

Christmas Party: We are looking for ideas for this year’s Christmas Party. Please send your thoughts to Jodie Cushing.

 

Annual Gifting Experience: Jack Frost shared that planning is moving into high gear for the December 10^th event and that he and Co-Chair Carl Lusby have begun contacting schools for student recommendations for participation. This will be in person this year on Saturday, December 10^th. Save the date, more details to come soon! A sign up sheet was passed around and all Rotarians are encouraged to contact Jack or Carl to sign up for our 17^th Annual Gifting Experience. Jack also reported that $1100 dollars from individual and business sponsors has been donated so far.

 

Greeter and Invocation Sign up Lists: We are still in need for Rotarians to help sign up to be a Greeter or give the Invocation at our weekly meetings. Please help.

 

Movember Update: Gene Pellerano updated the participants and sponsors for the Men’s Health ‘Movember’ beard growth competition. All funds raised will be donated to the Urology Department at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital.

 

Guest Reader:  Gene Pellerano shared three Veterans Day themed readings honoring all veterans.

 

Fellowship Activity:  President Clyde Cushing led us in an election themed activity where groups developed a political ad for candidates ‘Green Gnomey’ – ‘Blue Gnomey’ – and an emergent write in candidate named ‘Violet’…… after the candidates’ ads were shared a mock election was held where write in candidate Vilolet garnered an upset victory!

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order.

 

Greeter: Ashley Johnson

 

Invocation was read by Ashley Johnson and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Bob and Mary Thomas

 

Guests:  Grace Robinson, John Shoppe

 

Visiting Rotarians: Dave and Betty Clark of South Portland and Diane Lebson of the Camden Rotary Club.

 

Door Prizes:  The lucky winners were Jack Frost and Grace Robinson

 

Find Romey the Rotary Gnome: Marian Wells was the winner of the Rotary Gnome this week. 

 

50/50: $10 to Gene Pellerano

 

Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital’s Urology Department for Men’s Health.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Gene Pellerano, Lincoln Ehrlenbach, Scott Kimball, Carl Lusby, Dave Wells, Mary Thomas and Jack Frost.

 

 

Movember: It’s time for the Annual Movember Challenge for Men’s Health. $20 donations. Men grow facial hair and women to have a fake beard or mustache. All donations go towards MCMH.

 

Rotary Blood Drives at the Elks Club: 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays from 11am – 5pm. Sign up with Max Dietshe.  Please send all your community service hours to Max!

 

Loaves and Fishes Food Drive at Hannaford: Saturday, November 19^th. The sign-up sheet is going around to volunteer. Shifts are 9am-11am, 11am-1pm and 1pm to 3pm.

 

New this year we are adding a challenge! The Ton of Turkey Challenge! We are asking all Rotarians and members of the community to help donate one ton of Turkeys to the Pantry (134 frozen turkeys or two chickens) can be dropped off at any meeting up to November 15^th or at the pantry during operating hours. If you live too far away, you can donate $20 and they will count as a turkey. Donations can be mailed to our club’s address at PO Box 741, Ellsworth.

 

Fellowship Update: The Ellsworth Downtown Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 3^rd at 4:00pm. New this year is late afternoon and to celebrate with lighted floats! The theme is “Christmas at the Movies” All Rotarians are invited to attend to help out!

 

Club Christmas Party: We are looking for ideas for this year’s Christmas Party. Please send your thoughts to Jodie Cushing.

 

Annual Gifting Experience: This will be in person this year on Saturday, December 10^th. Save the date, more details to come soon!

 

Guest Speaker:  This week our guest speaker was Diane Lebson. Diane is the CEO and Co-Founder of Evergreen Philanthropic Solutions, a woman-owned firm based in Maine that helps clients achieve their philanthropic goals. Diane provided a presentation about “Ten Things You Can do to be more Impactful Philanthropist”

Diane is a member of the Camden Rotary Club and in addition to speaking about women’s philanthropy, she talked about fundraising in general during this post-pandemic environment.

 

Opening Ceremonies:  President Clyde Cushing called the meeting to order.

 

Invocation was read by Rhonda Parker and we all said the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Sergeant at Arms:  Bob and Mary Thomas

 

Guests:  Grace Robinson, Shelly VanCamp, Virginia Ritnam and Amanda Gardner

 

Visiting Rotarians: Dave and Betty Clark of South Portland.

 

Club Anniversaries: Iris Simon 33 Years and Rachel Bousquet 4 Years

 

Wedding Anniversaries: Carl and Anne Lusby. Celebrating 50 Years!

 

Door Prizes:  The lucky winners were Scott Kimball, Jack Frost, Dave Wells and Nancy Mayo

 

Find Romey the Rotary Gnome: Gene Pellerano was the winner of the Rotary Gnome this week. 

 

50/50: $10 to Ashley Johnson

 

Happy Dollars: 2nd Quarter Happy Dollars will go towards Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital’s Urology Department for Men’s Health.

 

The following individuals gave Happy Dollars: Ashley Johnson, Grace Robinson, Scott Kimball, Bob Thomas, Lori Googins, Rhonda Parker, Gene Pellerano, Nancy Mayo, Fred Beyer, Jack Frost, Dave Wells and JoAnn Brown-Rodick.

 

 

Rotary Blood Drives at the Elks Club: 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays from 11am – 5pm. Sign up with Max Dietshe.  Please send all your community service hours to Max!

 

Walk for Polio Update: This year’s walk raised $700.00 with 25 in attendance. Thank you!

 

Zoom Committee: Clyde is looking for Rotarians who would like to be on the Zoom committee to help do some research for a hotspot for the club to have better internet at China Hill and look into how much it would cost to get an upgrade on equipment. If you are interested in helping, please contact Clyde.

 

Loaves and Fishes Food Drive at Hannaford: Saturday, November 19^th. The sign-up sheet is going around to volunteer. Shifts are 9am-11am, 11am-1pm and 1pm to 3pm.

 

New this year we are adding a challenge! The Ton of Turkey Challenge! We are asking all Rotarians and members of the community to help donate one ton of Turkeys to the Pantry (134 frozen turkeys or two chickens) can be dropped off at any meeting up to November 15^th or at the pantry during operating hours. If you live too far away, you can donate $20 and they will count as a turkey. Donations can be mailed to our club’s address at PO Box 741, Ellsworth.

 

Fellowship Update: Trunk or Treat is October 29^th at 4pm at the Ellsworth YMCA. All are invited to attend and dress up! Our theme is “Western” We are looking for a wagon wheel, hay and other western decorations. Please contact Jodie Cushing! We are looking for candy donations!

 

The Ellsworth Downtown Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 3^rd at 4:00pm. New this year is late afternoon and to celebrate with lighted floats! The theme is “Christmas at the Movies” All Rotarians are invited to attend to help out!

 

Christmas Party: We are looking for ideas for this year’s Christmas Party. Please send your thoughts to Jodie Cushing.

 

Annual Gifting Experience: This will be in person this year on Saturday, December 10^th. Save the date, more details to come soon!

 

Greeter and Invocation Sign up Lists: We are still in need for Rotarians to help sign up to be a Greeter or give the Invocation at our weekly meetings. Please help.

 

Guest Speaker:  This week our guest speaker was Hannah Walen of the Maine Community Foundation. She is the Director of Donor Engagement and consults with donors to help them achieve their philanthropic goals. Based in Ellsworth, Hannah covers Hancock and Washington Counties. She gave a presentation of the foundation and spoke about its mission and goals.