Opening Ceremonies: President Rebecca Toci called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm with opening remarks and the pledge of allegiance.
Rebecca thanked Nancy Mayo and Tricia Quirk for serving as Sergeant at Arms, Michael Houlsen 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!
Bar Harbor Rotary Club is looking for help at their Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast and Lobster Bake. Debbie and Lincoln Ehrlenbach will be attending. Please let them know if you or anyone would like to help or carpool. Arrive at 6:00am.
2026 Rotary Blueberry Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, August 1st! Save the date and please be available to help. Tickets and Flyers are available. Please see Stacie or Peter. Next Meeting is July 7th after regular meeting.
Christmas in July- “Ellsworth Rotary Supporting Ellsworth Businesses” themed Christmas Tree for The Grand Theatre fundraiser July 16-19th. The following Grift Certificates have been purchased by Rotarians and given to Peter/Stacie:
| Gift Certificate | Value |
1 | Casa Jalisco | $50.00 |
2 | Josie's Café | $25.00 |
3 | Finelli's Pizzeria | $50.00 |
4 | Pat's Pizza | $25.00 |
5 | Sylvia's Café | $50.00 |
6 | Lamoine Market Place | $40.00 |
7 | Curtis Family Shoe | $25.00 |
8 | Fogg Town | $50.00 |
9 | Flex It | $50.00 |
10 | Momo's | $25.00 |
11 | Pat's Pizza | $25.00 |
12 | Friends & Family Market | $50.00 |
13 | L.L.Bean | $25.00 |
14 | Bud Connection | $50.00 |
15 | Rooster Brother | $50.00 |
| Total Value | $590.00 |
If you would like to participate, please purchase your local Gift Certificate ($25-$50 in value) and bring to the Rotary meeting July 7th. This is our final due date to collect gift certificates.
Door Prizes: Tricia Quirk, Debbie Ehrlenbach, Candy Davis, Linda Elliot, Nancy Mayo, JoAnn Rodick.
50/50: $11 to Stacie Brown
Happy Dollars– 4th quarter Happy Dollars will be going towards The Rotary Scholarships! Many Rotarians gave happy dollars.
Transition Ceremony: We recognized the leadership of our outgoing president and welcomed our new president for the 2026–2027 Rotary year.
A heartfelt thank you to Rebecca Toci for your dedication, leadership, and service over the past two years as Club President. During the evening, Rebecca reflected on her time as president and thanked the members of the club and the Board of Directors for their unwavering support throughout her term.
We are excited to welcome JoAnn Rodick as our 2026–2027 Club President. JoAnn introduced this year's Board of Directors and shared her enthusiasm for the year ahead as the club continues its tradition of service and fellowship.
We look forward to another year of providing humanitarian service, encouraging high ethical standards in all vocations, and helping build goodwill and peace throughout our community and around the world.
Congratulations, JoAnn, and thank you again, Rebecca, for your outstanding leadership!
Polio Cups: Reminder to donate to Polio! For every $1 donated, 7 children are vaccinated.
Respectfully submitted Ashley Johnson
