Opening Ceremonies: Past President Debbie Ehrlenbach called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm with opening remarks and the pledge of allegiance.
Debbie thanked Carl Lusby for serving as Sergeant at Arms, Michael Houslen/Clyde Cushing for setting up Zoom, Ashley Johnson for taking notes and everyone for helping set up and take down the meeting.
Birthdays and Anniversaries: Each week birthdays and anniversaries wishes will be sent from the club via email with an electronic greeting card. Be on the lookout for yours!
Rotary Business/Upcoming events/Volunteer Opportunities:
Rotary Ladies Night: Once a month at 4:30pm at the Black Moon on Main Street in Ellsworth. An email will be sent out on the date, Please RSVP to JoAnn Rodick.
Join a Rotary Committee: We encourage club members to join a committee within the club. Learn more about Rotary and how you can help!
Donation Checks: $530 to Maine Coast Memorial Hospital for Men’s Health from Movember fundraiser.
Paul Harris Recognitions: JoAnn Rodick received her Paul Harris +1 Pin and Domenic Efter received his Paul Harris +7 pin. Congratulations and thank you for your continued support!
Upcoming Volunteering Opportunities: Clean-up at DeMeyer Field, Birds Acre Clean-up, HCTC Breakfast. Emails have been sent out and please sign up through Peter or Stacie.
Door Prizes: Dave Wells and Heather Massey were winners!
50/50: $8 to Domenic Efter
Happy Dollars– 4th quarter Happy Dollars will be going towards The Rotary Scholarships! Many Rotarians and guests have happy dollars.
Guest Speaker: This week’s guest speaker was Heather Massey of Sarah's House.
Heather joined the Sarah’s House family as the Executive Director in 2023. Having been a caregiver for her father who passed away from esophageal cancer in 2004, her grandmother who passed away from lung cancer in 2007, and her sister who is currently battling lung cancer, she has a deep understanding of the support and care that a cancer patient needs. When asked why she chose Sarah’s House, Heather said “As someone who has closely witnessed the courageous efforts it takes to undergo cancer treatment, I am extremely touched by the Sarah’s House mission to provide a place of hope and comfort for our guests at a time they need it most. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to support this critical work and the Sarah’s House community.”
Polio Cups: Reminder to donate to Polio! For every $1 donated, 7 children are vaccinated.
Respectfully submitted Ashley Johnson
