Mask delivery to YMS

Mask delivery to YMS![]() President Ben Lovell making another mask delivery~ This time to York Middle School! Thanks Ben! |
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More Masks Distributed!![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() President Ben Lovell out today distributing masks to local essential workers and other public places. Great job Ben! |
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Blue Ocean Society![]() ![]() Today's ZOOM Meeting included a presentation from Jen Kennedy who is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Blue Ocean Society for Maine Conservation. Blue Ocean Society was founded by two whale watch naturalists, Jen Kennedy and Dianna Schulte, who were frustrated with the lack of translation of open ocean research into information that could be used by the public. Jen and Dianna met in 1995 during training for a whale research internship in Gloucester, which they did in winter 1996. Following the internship, both Jen and Dianna were working on whale watch boats in New Hampshire, collecting unique data about whales on Jeffreys Ledge, which is an important whale habitat about 20 miles off the coast . They decided to start their own database, and work to translate their on-water experiences into educational programs for schools and the general public. Blue Ocean Society was started in 2001 and achieved non-profit status in 2002. To learn more about this interesting organization, please visit their website at https://www.blueoceansociety.org/
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York EcoHOMES![]() On Friday, January 29th we had the pleasure of a presentation from Daphne Stratton Gignac & Cameron Runte regarding the York EcoHOMES Initiative. Below is a link to this wonderful presentation. |
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Day OneGreg Bower, CEO of Day One was our speaker at this morning's ZOOM meeting. He was joined by Dr. Aalberg, Medical Director for Day One. Day One's mission is to improve the health of Maine by providing substance use, mental health and wellness services to youth and families. To learn more about this hard-working organization, please visit their website at www.day-one.org |
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Portsmouth Arts and Music![]() ![]() Today's ZOOM meeting included a presentation from Russ Glazier, Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder of Portsmouth Arts & Music. Mr. Glazier explained how the various programs this organization provides is continuing despite COVID. To learn more about this amazing organization located in our own back yard, please visit their website at https://www.pmaconline.org/ |
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BRING THE JOY!![]() This holiday season, the York Maine Rotary Club members raised $5,825 with their "Bring the Joy" campaign, which helped several local charities. Distribution of those funds included:
What a WONDERFUL way to end 2020! Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to ALL! |
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Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future![]() This morning's ZOOM meeting included a presentation by Dr. Cassaundra Rose of the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future regarding climate change in Maine. To learn more about this organization, or to sign up for their newsletter, please visit their website at http://climatecouncil.maine.gov |
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Maine Center for Economic Policy![]() ![]() On Friday, December 4, 2020 we had the pleasure of hearing from Garrett Martin, who is the Executive Director for the Maine Center for Economic Policy, who spoke about how the pandemic is effecting Mainer's, and what steps his organization is taking to assist in the recovery. To learn more about this organization, please visit their website at https://www.mecep.org |
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Friends Forever International![]() This mornings ZOOM meeting speaker was Tegan Kurzynowski, who is the Programs and Community Engagement Manager for Friends Forever International. She told us about what this organization has been up to despite the curve-balls of 2020. This International Organization which is based out of Durham NH has deep Rotary Roots, and was founded by Bob Raiche, who was a member of the Portsmouth Rotary Club. To learn more about this amazing organization, please visit their website at https://www.ff.international/ |
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White Pine Program![]() We had a wonderful presentation this morning via ZOOM from Heather Campbell, who is the Executive Director of White Pine Programs here in York Maine. Their mission is to provide transformational nature experiences that forge personal resilience, inspire lifelong commitment to our environment and connect individuals to community. To learn more about this amazing local organization please visit their website at wwwwhitepineprograms.org |
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2020 Winner!![]() Congratulations! The above photo is of Brad Countryman, our "Car with a Cause" committee chairman, with the 2020 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD WINNER Jessica from York Maine! Jessica told us that winning this car is a blessing. She said that her mother has given her a "Car with a Cause" Raffle ticket for her birthday every year, and this year she also purchased one for herself. It's the perfect car for her and her little black and white dog ![]() Also in the above photo is Oliver who is with Premier Services at: Volvo of Exeter 140 Portsmouth Avenue Exeter, NH 03833 who was instrumental in this process! Like this car? See Oliver at https://www.volvocarsexeter.com/ |
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WINNER ANNOUNCED!![]() Our 2020 "Car With A Cause" raffle drawing is in the history books! We are SO THANKFUL to all of our loyal supporters ESPECIALLY THIS YEAR to make the 2020 raffle a complete success. And a SPECIAL THANK YOU to ![]() Looking for a FABULOUS MEAL? Visit their website at CONGRATULATIONS TO The Holiday Barn York, Maine! |
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Tomorrow's the DAY!![]() SOMEONE IS GOING TO WIN THIS CAR TOMORROW, OCTOBER 17, 2020 @ 4:00 pm! Our "Car With A Cause" raffle drawing location has changed with the cancellation of Harvestfest. We have partnered with a local business - restauranteur that has suffered dearly this year. As if a pandemic wasn't enough, they experienced a devastating electrical fire, causing more than a million dollars in damage. On Saturday, October 17th, at 4 PM the drawing will be held at Walkers Maine Restaurant. (COVID protocol goes without saying), in front of their Porte-cochere. This is another opportunity for Rotary to help by inviting the community to support this local business. We invite you to stop by for the drawing, but come early, as Walkers will open from 1:30 - 4:00 PM, offering a special menu to Rotary friends and supporters. http://walkersmaine.com/ Their regular dinner schedule is 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Keep in mind, there is no seating available if you plan to order lunch. You might consider calling in for take-out dinner from their amazing menu options following our 4 PM car raffle drawing. At 4 PM we will roll the raffle drum and pull this year's winning number! Some lucky Rotary "Car With A Cause" supporter will take home our 2020 VOLVO XC40 T5 AWD (or 10K in cash). Come, support Rotary, and experience Walkers Maine Restaurant! |
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Positive word. Friday October 9, 2020The October 9, 2020 ZOOM York Rotary Meeting was started with a positive word from one of our newest members, Jim Duper. "Studies have shown that volunteering is so good for the mind and body that it can ease symptoms of stress and depression. Tapping into our gifts and passions builds self-confidence, energy, and strength. Serving others can also be the best distraction from our own worries. We make all sorts of rational explanations for not serving: I don’t have time. I don’t know what I would do. I don’t have any special skills to contribute. They don’t need me. Today will never come again. Be a blessing. Be a friend. Encourage someone. Take time to care. Let your words heal and not wound." These words reflect what Rotary is all about~ Thank you Jim! |
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Our 2020 raffle "Car With A Cause" is now sold out! |
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September 11 2020
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Day One![]() Friday, August 14th ZOOM meeting included a presentation from Missy Cormier, who is the Chief Clinical Officer for an organization called Day One out of Portland Maine. As Maine's only agency whose primary focus is adolescent substance use and mental health concerns, Day One is uniquely positioned to intervene at an early age in a young person's development so that they can get their lives back on track. Day One's vision is that all Maine youth will have opportunities to realize their full potential to live productive, healthy and rewarding lives. To learn more about this organization, please visit their website at https://day-one.org/ |
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors![]() |
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Can You Help Us?![]() |
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Neighbors helping Neighbors![]() ![]() Our community service team has been offering lunches to the York Covid Testing Volunteers both last week and again this week! Neighbors helping neighbors.. |
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Friday's Speaker, our own Shawn Shambo!![]() Today's meeting, July 24th we had our own Shawn Shambo make a presentation about Alzheimer's Disease. Shawn is an Occupational Therapist, who is an expert on this subject. To learn more about Shawn and his business Assisted Living Locators, please visit his website at portlandme.assistedlivinglocators.com. Thanks Shawn for the super informative discussion! |
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York Weekly Story Four on the 4th!Check out this great story in this week's York Weekly regarding our 1st Virtual Four on the 4th race! YORK, Maine — Liz Cooper, special events coordinator with the York Parks and Recreation Department, had no idea what the turnout was going to be like for the annual Four on the Fourth “virtual” road race earlier this month. The numbers spoke for themselves. In total, 345 people registered for the event, and more than 200 submitted times from 19 different states and as far away as Okinawa, Japan. “This went better than I could have ever expected,” Cooper said. “The overwhelming message I received from participants was of gratitude. They were grateful this race still happened, even virtually and are optimistic for 2021′s race.” This year’s “virtual” race was about 25% of last year’s field. “I think one quarter of last year’s number is great,” Cooper said. “Going virtual was an early and easy decision because I know people enjoy this race and the coveted race shirt, plus I was confident the safest route was going virtual. A lot isn’t ‘normal’ this summer, but York Parks and Recreation and Rotary wanted to provide some normalcy by offering this year’s Four on the Fourth virtually.” Chad Flickenger visited York every Fourth of July weekend when he was growing up in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. The annual trips didn’t stop as he got older and he would often run in the holiday race. Flickenger, now 40 and living in Shelbyville, Kentucky, and his family participated in this year’s race. “We went our four miles right here in our neighborhood,” said Chad’s wife, Ketti. “It was really fun. We enjoyed it. We had a hot, humid day. It was nothing to compared to be able to run near the beach versus running in Kentucky. It was a little harder, and not nearly as relaxing, I can tell you that. It was still fun, and we were happy to still be a part of it, and support it. Our kids thought it was amazing to be able to run; we were glad the virtual option was offered.” The race, despite it being virtual, was still part of the Seacoast Road Race series. Dan Covino, 32, of Enfield, Connecticut, was the unofficial winner in a time of 23 minutes, 43 seconds. |
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July 10th Rotary Meeting![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Jo-Ellen Ross from the Center for Active Living here in York made a wonderful presentation to the York Rotary Members via ZOOM last Friday, July 10th. To learn more about this amazing gem we have here in the Town of York, please visit their website at https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/center-for-active-living/ |
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Scholarship WINNERS & Lawns to Lobsters![]() May 15th ZOOM meeting was another good one! With 33 in attendance, we were introduced to the 2020 York Rotary Scholarship recipients! They included Brianna, Lila, Chloe, and Kelly! Thanks for joining us! Also we heard a presentation from Kristie Rabasca and Leslie Hinz who spoke about the Town of York sponsored program called, Lawns to Lobsters. To learn more about how you can have a beautiful yard while also preserving the waterways, please visit their webpage on the Town of York website at https://www.yorkmaine.org/370/L2L |
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April 17, 2020 Efficiency Maine![]() April 17, 2020 York Rotary's new normal of ZOOM meetings included our first outside guest speaker, Anastasia Hediger from Efficiency Maine. This meeting included 29 members, which was a new record for ZOOM meetings. Ms. Hediger showed us a PowerPoint presentation and introduced us to all the wonderful things they do. The meeting went extremely well! To learn more about what Efficiency Maine does for residents of the State of Maine, please visit www.efficiencymaine.org Thanks Anastasia! |
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Thank you York's 1st Responders!![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Today, we attempted a small "Thank You" to York's front line. With the generosity of Anthony's Food Shop, we had 160 individually wrapped sandwiches and mini whoopee pies delivered to York Hospital, York Ambulance Association, York Police Department, York Beach Fire Department and York Village Fire Department. Thank you for ALL YOU DO!! It takes a VILLAGE! |
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York Rotary Visits YAA![]() On Friday March 13th York Rotary members visited York Ambulance Association and presented them with a check towards their capital campaign. Doing good right here in our community is important to our club! |
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This week in York Rotary News!On Friday, March 5th the Portland Symphony Orchestra woodwinds quartet performed for students at the Village Elementary School as part of the annual KinderKonzerts sponsored by the York Rotary Club. |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE!![]() IMPORTANT MESSAGE The York Maine Rotary Club Board of Directors has decided based on current events, to NOT hold the next 3 regular board meetings at York Harbor Inn. Instead they will be providing instructions to member on how to connect via ZOOM Video Conferencing for the next 3 upcoming meetings. NO MEETINGS AT YORK HARBOR INN March 20th, March 27th or April 3, 2020. Please stay tuned for instructions on how to access ZOOM Conferencing Service. Thank you. |
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New member alert!![]() President Scott welcomed our newest member, Jim Dupre. Jim is a resident of York, is an avid 5th wheel camper, frequent volunteer kitchen helper at Table of Plenty, and friend of Steve J and Doug G. Jim recently retired from Seabrook Station, but for some reason he still goes to work. Please welcome Jim to the club and be sure to introduce yourself to Jim at next week's meeting. |
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Maine 200![]() ![]() Today's speaker was Chris Babbidge, a State Representative from Kennebunk. Chris is a member of the state judiciary committee but was here today to tell us about the upcoming state bicentennial celebration. This is a months long celebration of our cordial separation from Massachusetts on March 15th, 1820. There are literally dozens of events planned and town's can apply for grants to offset any commemorative events. I've attached the handout with all of the information for your reading pleasure. Chris emphasized to check out the website Maine200.org for the calendar of events. |
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Club Assembly and MORE!![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() So many great things happened today! First we welcomed new member Duncan Leith to the York Rotary Club! Welcome aboard! Next we had our Student of the Month, Molly- who donated her prize to to an organization in Ireland who helps rescue baby seals who are found without their mothers- Great job Molly!!! And finally, we had the York Track team back to make a presentation of what our yearly donation helps them do! Last year, they went to Colorado! We love helping local student achieve success! Great job all! |
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Busy meeting day!![]() ![]() ![]() Great day at the February 21, 2020 York Maine Rotary Club meeting! Photo 1 is of our own Robert Palmer receiving his first Paul Harris Fellow award from President Scott Stevens! Congratulations Robert, and thank you for your support to the Foundation! In the next photo we welcomed our newest member, Shawn Shambo to the Club. Welcome! The last photo is of our wonderful speakers, Jim Christensen and our own Shirley Frederick who spoke about the Amenyo Foundation and their work in Ghana, West Africa. Their mission is to facilitate cross-cultural development projects which provide opportunities for humans to express their fundamental goodness and for all participants to be both givers and receivers. Good people doing great things in the world! Thank you! |
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Student of the Month~ and new member biography![]() ![]() Great meeting Friday! First we were introduced to our newest Student of the Month Veda. Veda is not only an outstanding student, but is also a current Interact Student. Veda offered that she will be sending her award to The Hunger Project. Veda is shown here with Middle School Principal Barbara Maling, her teacher Melissa Fenelon and incoming York Rotary President Ben Lovell. Way to go Veda! Immediately following that presentation, we discovered that we did not have a featured speaker for the day. Ben Lovell then asked our newest member if he'd like to tell the club a little bit about himself. Andy Holt made his presentation to the members without skipping a beat! He said that he is a former Navy Pilot, and then began a career at GE. He finished his career at GE as CEO of their Wind Division. He has been married to his wife Heather for 25 years and they have 3 children. Welcome Andy! |
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January 17, 2020 Meeting![]() ![]() Great morning meeting today! President Stevens presented a surprised Gail Morse with a Paul Harris +1 Fellowship Pin. Then we heard from our scholarship recipient Erica Shea, who is a 2019 graduate of York High School, who is now attending YCCC and is studying Criminal Justice. Sorry I missed a photo opportunity! Then our speaker today was Katie Broder who spoke to us about the Center for Wildlife Capital Campaign currently underway. They are under construction of a 12,000 square foot, 4.5 million dollar facility. This new building will have a large conference/auditorium as well as classrooms. This part of the facility will be available for rent to the public. Opening day is expected in July 2020. For more information please visit their website at www.yorkcenterforwildlife.org |
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Special Guest!Erica Waterbury, accompanied by her dad Ronald attended today's meeting. She was awarded a scholarship from the York Rotary Club last year. Erica provided the club with an update of her first year at Southern Maine Community College as a culinary arts student. She currently has a 3.9 GPA, which impressed all of us! Thank you for the update. We LOVED hearing from you! ![]() |
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Holiday FUN!![]() Great meeting this morning with Bill and Holly leading us in singing Christmas Carols! Truly the best way to get into the Christmas spirit! Thank you BOTH!!! |
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Chamber Singers!![]() Last Friday, December 13th was one of our favorite meetings of the year! The York Chamber Singers made their annual visit, and did not disappoint! |
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Student of the Month- and PJ's!![]() ![]() This past Friday was 2x's the FUN! First, we had our Student of the Month Sam stop by, and told us that he would be making a donation towards Action Against Hunger. Then, incoming President Ben Lovell shared a story with us about running into a member who has missed a few meetings recently. When he asked the member where he'd been, the member answered that being retired it is now very tough to get up so early on Friday mornings. Well, Ben being the sport he is, came to the meeting in his PJ's to prove that the Friday Morning York Maine Rotary Meeting is a "come as you are" club! |
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York Hospital Recovery Ctr![]() This past Thursday, members of the York Maine Rotary Club visited York Hospital to deliver a donation to benefit the Recovery Center. The funds from this donation were raised during our March Madness event, which York Hospital was a huge contributor to this fundraiser. Thank you York Hospital for all the good you do! |
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Maine Works![]() This morning, the York Maine Rotary Club met in the Cellar Pub at York Harbor Inn. Unfortunately, it's not the best layout for photo taking! Our speaker was Margo Walsh, who is the founder of Maine Works. Maine Works is a program that helps people exiting recovery programs or jail sentences, and provides them with tools to help them become successfully employed. Maine Works takes the people who are looking to work and matches them with employers who are looking for workers. Many of the employers are in the construction industry. To learn more about this amazing organization, visit their website at www.maineworks.us |
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Welcome back!![]() This morning, we welcomed back one of our founding members- Jim Bartlett! Welcome back dear friend! We've missed you! |
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Life & Hope Haiti![]() Amy Miller of Life & Hope Haiti updated the Club this morning on all of the good things this group has been able to accomplish thanks in part from the past support of our club. Their latest project includes constructing a guest house which when completed will provide a source of income to help the Eben Ezer School become self-supporting. To learn more about this organization, please visit their website at www.lifeandhopehaiti.org |
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Deb McDermott~ Paul Harris AwardOn Friday, November 1st Deb McDermott was presented a Paul Harris award with thanks from the Club for her positive reporting over the years in the York Weekly for all things York Rotary Club related. Congratulations Deb and have fun in your future endeavors! ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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York County Elder Abuse Task Force![]() ![]() ![]() Candice Simeoni, Karen Connelly and Mike Maloney made a presentation to the York Maine Rotary Club about their organization York County Elder Abuse Task Force. To learn more about what this amazing group is doing for our community, or to find out how you can help, please visit their website at www.yceatf.org |
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First Student of the Month 2019-2020 school year!![]() Cooper, our first 2019-2010 York Middle School Student of the Month told us about how he plans to send his award to End 68 Hours of Hunger. Cooper is shown here with principal Dr. Barbara Maling and his teacher Susan Frank. Great job Cooper! |
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And we have a WINNER!![]() And we have a winner! Congratulations to lucky ticket #410 the Yurko family from Ogunquit Maine!!! Thanks to all who have made this year a huge success! |
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Habitat for Humanity![]() Bill Parks and his group visited the club this morning, and told us about their adventure in Guatemala where they visited a community in 2017 to help construct a home for a single mother, and also brought books to the local school children. During their visit, they observed that the playground at the St. Augustin School was outside in the blazing sun, and needed cover. When they came back to the States they began a fundraising campaign to raise money for a covered structure. As a result of their efforts a covered pavilion area has been built at the school that is used as an outdoor play area for children and also a community gathering area. Great job Habitat for Humanity! |
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Member Mingle![]() Have you ever wondered what York Rotary is all about? Well, here's your chance! If you'd like to join us, please email jackiegrant3388@gmail.com to learn more! |
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Copy of 2019 Turkey Trot Registration is HERE!![]() This annual event is happening THIS SATURDAY, the 30th! We'd love to see you there! |
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2019 Turkey Trot Registration is HERE!![]() It's that time of year again! Join us for our Annual Turkey Trot! To download an application, please see the Home Page Download Files. |
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Secretary Of State, Matthew Dunlap![]() ![]() Another great meeting in the books! Today we heard from Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap. He talked to us about Maine's new Real ID and he explained the State of Maine's election process. He was a great speaker with a great sense of humor! To learn more visit www.maine.gov/sos |
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SOLD OUT!![]() Yep! You're reading that correctly! We have officially SOLD OUT of our 2019 Car with a Cause raffle tickets! Next stop~ HARVESTFEST~ October 19th, 2019 to learn who this year's winner is! I hope it's YOU!!! |
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Saving New England Cottontails![]() ![]() ![]() Wildlife Biologist with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Cory Stearns told us all about the plight of the New England Cottontail, and what his organization and others are doing to help bring back this species from near extinction. To learn more visit their website at www.newenglandcottontail.org |
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August 16th 2019![]() ![]() State Representative, Patty Hymanson who represents District 4, and is also on the Health & Human Services Committee visited us yesterday to inform us of all the good things happening at the State House. She provided us with a list of bills that had passed during the last session, and answered questions from our members on what different bills were about. Thank you Dr. Hymanson for a great meeting, and for all you do to help our State! |
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Here's to another great Friday morning!![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Abigail Smith, Executive Director of AWS of Kennebunk told the members about the history of the Animal Welfare Society and all about the wonderful things this organization does today. To learn more, visit their website at www.animalwelfaresociety.org Also, look who joined us today! York Rotary member Kim Trafton, and her very special guest! Welcome back Kim! We missed you! |
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July 2019 Early Bird Winner!![]() On Friday, August 2nd, we pulled our July 2019, $500.00 Car with a Cause Early Bird Winner. Congratulations to: R. Hershbery, of York Maine! Thank you for your support! |
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District Governor Andy Glazier visit![]() ![]() ![]() Andy Glazier, District Governor of Rotary District #7780 visited the club this morning with his lovely wife Pam Gray. |
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Friends Forever ~ July 12, 2019![]() We welcomed Chelsea Fitton, who is the Sr. Program & Community Engagement Manager from Friends Forever International, along with several students and staff to our meeting last Friday. The students told us about life in Ireland, and how even in 2019 there remains a divide between Protestants and Catholics. To learn more about this amazing organization that is bringing kids together, please visit their website at www.ff.international |
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June 2019 Early Bird drawing winner announced! |
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Sanford Mainers, Little Libraries & NEW MEMBER ALERT!![]() ![]() ![]() June 21, 2019 Another great meeting day in the books! The morning meeting started with a presentation by York High School student Ella. Ella has a girl scouts project that she has been working on, where she is proposing to erect Little Libraries in 6 different locations throughout the Town of York. Ella made a wonderful presentation on where the 6 locations areproposed, what is needed for each Little Library, and even provided a schematic on how they would be constructed. We were HAPPY to provide her with a donation to support these efforts! Next, we welcomed our newest member Fred Diehl. Mr. Diehl lives right here in Town, and is the local Edward Jones representative located on Woodbridge Road. Welcome aboard! Last, but certainly not least, we welcomed our speakers, Jacob Ouellette and Josh Sawyer from the Sanford Mainers Baseball Organization. Mr Ouellette told us about this wonderful league and the wonderful things that they do for kids in the community. In the above photo President Toni Joerres presented them with a check to support their summer youth camp program. To learn more about this organization or to see the game schedule, please visit their website at www.sanfordmainers.com |
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YMS Jazz Band Day!!!!!![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Such a fun meeting on Friday! The very talented York Middle School Jazz Band joined us for breakfast and performed an outstanding mini concert! These kids not only did a great job, they did it on their own. Band Director Jimi Neel had a last minute emergency and was unable to attend. Amazing talent ~ I really wish I had thought to tape the concert so I could have posted it here. If you closed your eyes you'd never had guessed they were 12, 13 and 14 years old!!! Incredible! |
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Busy Meeting!!!![]() ![]() ![]() Another busy meeting!! This morning started by congratulating the recipients of the York Rotary Clubs 2019 Scholarship winners. The top photo includes Erica Waterbury, Erika Shea, Hannah Gennaro Sophia Newton, Payton Nickerson and their families. Such an amazing group of young future leaders! The next order of business was to draw the May 2019 "Car with a Cause" early bird winner. Ms. Gennaro helped by drawing the winning ticket # 436, belonging to B. Medeiros of Center Barnstead, NH. We will be mailing a check to him, AND will be putting his ticket back into the tub to be eligible to win again! Congratulations! Lastly, our speaker today was Jim Christiansen of the Amenyo Foundation. Mr. Christiansen told us of all the good his organization is doing in Ghana. To learn more about the Amenyo Foundation, please visit their website at www.amenyofoundation.org. |
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Introducing this month's Student of the Month![]() At this mornings York Maine Rotary Club meeting, we had the pleasure of meeting YMS Student of the Month Gunner Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan was joined by his teacher Samantha Pagano, Dr. Barbara Maling, and President Joerres where he explained why he chose to donate his award to the York Community Food Pantry at YCSA. Great job Gunner! |
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York Hospital Introduces House Calls![]() This morning's speakers were Katie Dodge, PT Director of Rehabilitation Services and Erin Morgan, NP, House Calls Coordinator of York Hospital. They made a presentation about the NEW Older Adults House Calls Program at York Hospital. To learn more please visit, https://www.yorkhospital.com/services/york-hospital-center-for-older-adult-care/ . |
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The History of the York Maine Rotary Club![]() Did you know? The York Maine Rotary Club was founded on April 2, 1982~ which was 37 years ago? It began with 17 Charter Members, and was split off from the Ogunquit Rotary Club. If you attended this morning's meeting, you would have learned these facts (and many others) like I did thanks to the wonderful presentation by our own Tony Mont. Thanks Tony! |
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WHOOPS! ~ I missed a GOOD ONE!![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I just found some photos that were sent to me from the action packed meeting on April 26th at the York Harbor Inn! The YMS Interact Club gave us an update on this years Purple Pinky Project; the April YMS Student of the Month was recognized and we had the pleasure of the York High School Drama club sing a few tunes from their play "Oliver!" Just more proof of all the FUN we have on Friday Mornings!!!! |
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Hilton-Winn Farm![]() Nancy Breen of the Hilton-Winn Farm visited our meeting this morning. She introduced us to all the wonderful things this local organization does. To learn more please visit their website at www.hilton-winnfarm.org. |
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April 5th 2019 Meeting![]() Great meeting yesterday where we heard all about the Layman Way Recovery Center, located in Alfred Maine. Above is speaker Kathy Slattery, who is the District Attorney for York County with club president Toni Joerres. To learn more about this important program please visit their website at https://www.yorkcountymaine.gov/recovery |
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MARCH MADNESS~ Complete!![]() MARCH MADNESS~ We held the final drawing on Friday, March 29th at noontime at York Hospital. Here is the complete list of this year's winners~ 3/1 Jud Knox #390 $150 3/2 Diana Flynn #222 $100 3/3 Roland Gagne #025 $ 50 3/4 Holly Sargent #341 $300 3/5 Mary Ellen Jendzejec # 276 $ 50 3/6 Larissa Combe #299 $ 50 3/7 Sarah George #002 $ 50 3/8 Holly Sargent #342 $ 50 3/9 Jon James #282 $100 3/10 Sue Ball #024 $300 3/11 Jean Kolak #082 $ 50 3/12 Carol Salacain #164 $ 50 3/13 Marie Aimo #119 $200 3/14 Sharon Litvinchyk # 57 $100 3/15 Pat Murray #129 $150 3/16 Jason Rombali #315 $ 50 3/17 Susan Duncan #225 $250 3/18 Adam Hansen # 43 $ 50 3/19 Dylan Prince #170 $ 50 3/20 Becky Brink #186 $100 3/21 Lewis Stowe #303 $100 3/22 Gail Deroche #254 $200 3/23 Amy Richburg #194 $100 3/24 Thomas Simpson #190 $200 3/25 Karen Ashley # 69 $ 50 3/26 Jackie Grant #109 $ 50 3/27 Laurie Knox #247 $250 3/28 Karen Ashley # 69 $100 3/29 Corinne Grant #294 $ 50 3/30 Kelly Frederick #224 $100 3/31 Kevin Beatty #392 $500 And there it is! Congratulations to all winners and THANK YOU to all who participated. Special thank you to York Hospital and Ruby's Restaurant. We had FUN and hope you did too! Funds benefit York Community Food Pantry and York Hospital Recovery Center. |
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March 21 Student of the Month![]() Student of the Month Hayden, visited the club this morning with his family, his teacher Ellen Rothwell and Principal Barbara Maling. He explained why he chose to have the club send his $100 award to Southern New Hampshire ASPCA. Great job Hayden! |
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And the winners list continues to GROW!![]() Busy Friday~ the winners list continued to GROW! Here's the winners through today's meeting: 3/1 Jud Knox #390 $150 3/2 Diana Flynn #222 $100 3/3 Roland Gagne #025 $ 50 3/4 Holly Sargent #341 $300 3/5 Mary Ellen Jendzejec # 276 $ 50 3/6 Larissa Combe #299 $ 50 3/7 Sarah George #002 $ 50 3/8 Holly Sargent #342 $ 50 3/9 Jon James #282 $100 3/10 Sue Ball #024 $300 3/11 Jean Kolak #082 $ 50 3/12 Carol Salacain #164 $ 50 3/13 Marie Aimo #119 $200 3/14 Sharon Litvinchyk # 57 $100 3/15 Pat Murray #129 $150 3/16 Jason Rombali #315 $ 50 3/17 Susan Duncan #225 $250 3/18 Adam Hansen # 43 $ 50 3/19 Dylan Prince #170 $ 50 3/20 Becky Brink #186 $100 3/21 Lewis Stowe #303 $100 3/22 Gail Deroche #254 $200 Congratulations to all the winners and check out this website next week to see who wins through the end of the month. Due to us NOT having a meeting next Friday, the final drawing will be held at York Hospital on Friday, March 29th. We will publish the final winners list as soon as we can... Stay Tuned! |
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Alteristic![]() Darcie Folsom, Assistant Director spoke to the club this morning about the organization she is involved with called Alteristic. "No one has to do everything....everyone has to do something. What's your Green Dot?" To learn more, visit their website at www.alteristic.org |
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KinderKoncerts![]() ![]() Had a great time yesterday, Tuesday March 19th at the York Elementary School for the KinderKoncerts performance by the Portland Symphony Orchestra. We are proud to partner with several other local businesses to bring this event to our Community! To learn more follow this link: https://portlandsymphony.org/education-community/youth-programs/kinderkonzerts/ |
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Student of the Month![]() As a recipient of the Student of the Month Award, York Middle School Student CJ was awarded $100 to donate to her favorite charity. Here is a photo of CJ explaining why she chose to support YCSA with her donation at yesterday's meeting. Thank you CJ! You are a special young lady! |
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Friends Forever~![]() Yesterday was quite a busy meeting! Here's a photo of President Joerres, presenting Tegan Kurzynowski, Programs & Community Engagement Coordinator of Friends Forever with a check towards their mission. To learn more about Friends Forever, visit their website at https://www.ff.international |
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Maine Tourism![]() Our speaker this week was Tony Cameron, Director of Marketing & Communications with the Maine Tourism Association. We were reminded how tourism benefits every corner of our State. Great guy and great organization! To learn more visit their website at https://www.mainetourism.com |
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Unclaimed Property![]() This past Friday's meeting included a presentation from the Maine State Treasurer, Henry Beck. He told the members about how the State of Maine ends up with unclaimed property, and how the State attempts to contact Maine Residents about their property. The biggest surprise was that 3 members have money owed to them! To find out if you are on the list, visit www.maineunclaimedproperty.gov |
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2019 March Madness Calendars are HERE!![]() We are READY! Members now have our 2019 March Madness Calendars, and we are ready to sell! Calendars cost $25 each, and if you win, you will win at LEAST $50! Funds are to benefit the York Community Food Pantry and the York Hospital Recovery Center. See your favorite York Maine Rotary member to purchase one today! |
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Busy Friday! February 1, 2019![]() ![]() It was a busy Friday morning at the York Rotary Club meeting~ Members of the State Champion York High School track team along with Coach Hutch attended the meeting and were presented with a check from President Joerres. This donation has become a tradition, and is from funds raised at our annual Turkey Trot. In addition, we had Amy Schram from the Better Business Bureau speak to us about Identity Theft and how members can protect themselves. Busy, yet fun filled meeting! |
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January Student of the Month~![]() Congratulations to Matteo, the January 2019 Student of the Month from York Middle School. As the Student of the Month winner, Matteo explained to the club members why he chose the charity "American Diabetes Association". Great job Matteo! |
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YCSA![]() On Friday, January 25, 2019 Club President Joerres presented a check to York Community Service Association for $4,000 for the Food Pantry, and an additional $4,000 for local fuel assistance. We are so lucky to have this hardworking organization in our community! Want to help? Please visit https://www.ycsame.org/ |
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November Student of the Month![]() Congratulations to Cary, the November 2018 Student of the Month from York Middle School. As the Student of the Month winner, Cary explained to the club members why she chose the charity "Partners in Development" . |
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BARR ProjectHello fellow Rotarians, On Monday Todd and Sandra Gregory, Maria Kulcher and Rick Rogers (Rick joined the Calais Club to help them focus and grow - but he will always be our past secretary, past president and past district governor) were part of the 20 or so people who celebrated the BARR project as developed by the Rotary Clubs of York (President Dr. Marilyn McLaughlin-Murray), Calais (President Charlie McAlpin) and St. Stephen-Milltown (President Todd Gregory). The room was full of passion as Marilyn spoke on how and why (education got her out of Jamaica, into medical school and to where she is now) she started this project and how Calais was a perfect fit (they were already on the BARR map - this TRF Global Grant was 2 1/2 years in the making) for her goal of education for EVERY child. St. Stephen-Milltown is also the perfect fit since we, as an international, i.e. foreign to the USA, country club can be the necessary conduit for The Rotary Foundation Global Grant - no St. Stephen-Milltown, no grant, no program - simple. BARR stands for Building Assets - Reducing Risks and is a program that provides materials, facilitators, counselors, survey results, and in school coordinators that teach teachers how to effectively teach the student as a whole individual - and it works - tracking results have already shown that. You can all be properly proud, as St. Stephen-Milltown Rotarians, to be part of this process. Cheers, Maria |
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Turkey Trot 2018![]() |
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Car Raffle Tickets Are Almost GoneOnly a handful of tickets remain in member's hands. Online sales are done. Thanks for making this year's Car for a Cause raffle so successful. Good luck to all of you ticket holders on October 14! |
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Note From The PresidentGood morning fellow Rotarians!!!! Hopefully everyone is staying cool and hydrated. The humidity has been so heavy this year. Some important reminders: NO meeting this week – Friday Aug 30th. It is the 5th Friday of the month. NO weekly meeting. We still need to sell tickets at the Goldenrod. Keep your eyes out for Kevin’s e-mail and sign-up form. Great news we have sold over 700 tickets! If you have tickets left over please sell them or bring them in. Speaker – Friday Sept 7th – Mark Holbrook Congressional Candidate. You can read more about him at www.Holbrook4me.org. Table of Plenty – Tuesday Sept. 11th Board Meeting – Wednesday Sept 12th. Dist. Governor Visit – Sept 14th! You will not want to miss this. ![]() Have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend. Stay cool my friends! Toni |
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Changing of the Guard![]() |
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Four on the 4th![]() |
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Polio Night at the Playhouse![]() Had the pleasure of participating in the soft-launch of Smokey Joe's Cafe and thoroughly enjoyed this production. The Playhouse continues to deliver star talent! A portion of all ticket sales for the May 23 evening performance will be donated to area Rotary clubs to help in the effort to eradicate Polio worldwide. http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/smokey-joes-cafe |
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April Showers Winners
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Comedy Basketball![]() Tickets available at the door or in advance at York Parks and Recreation Office! $10 each or $30 for the whole family! |
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White Pines Programs and For The Health Of ItThis morning Dan Gardoqi spoke about White Pines Programs' nature education https://whitepineprograms.org and Lauren Leroux and Caroline Lee shared information about the community meal they are helping present as members of the For the Health of It club at York High School. ![]() ![]() |
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Chamber Singers![]() |
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New Members![]() ![]() Today York Rotary inducted two new members and heard a presentation from Thomas Rainey of the Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development. |
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Festival of Lights Parade![]() Rotarians and a big group of Interact kids from the middle school getting read to walk with our float in the Festival of Lights parade. |
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September $500 WInner![]() |
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August Early Bird Winner![]() And the winner of our August $500 cash drawing is Wayne Rugg of Westminster, Mass. Congrats to Ticket #557! His ticket will now go back in the drum for the September $500 cash and October car drawings. Thank you to Wayne and everyone for supporting York Rotary through our "Car With A Cause" campaign! With your help, we can make a difference! |
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July Early Bird Winner![]() |
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Changing of the Guard![]() All the original members of the York Rotary Club and their wives we're honored at The Changing of the Guard ceremony tonight. Below, Sue Horowitz was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship for her work on behalf of the club. |
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Four-Way Test Contest![]() ![]() Congratulations to Marie Hamel, the winner of this year's York Rotary Club Four-Way Test contest! |
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March Madness Calendar RaffleThanks to all who participated! You have helped a worthy cause. Winners March 1 Judy Moody # 98 $100 2 Susan Horowitz #170 $ 50 3 Helen Anderson # 41 $300 4 Martin Young #278 $ 50 5 Michelle Cormier #154 $ 50 6 Meghan Anderson # 42 $100 7 Scott Fiorentino #258 $ 50 8 Emerson Baker #164 $ 50 9 Dave Grant #160 $100 10 Karen McElmerry #219 $350 11 Steve Giles #235 $ 50 12 Ken Santoro #125 $ 50 13 Beilka Rocray # 87 $200 14 Sharon Litvinchyk #119 $100 15 Drew Davis #281 $200 16 Dave Grant #160 $ 50 17 Kim Trafton #183 $250 18 Harry Laing #111 $ 50 19 Somerset Stevens #166 $ 50 20 Robert Hayward Sr.# 65 $100 21 JoAnne Anderson # 43 $100 22 Lori Simpson # 33 $200 23 Kyle Clark # 72 $100 24 Kathy Boston #171 $200 25 Lisa Jones #287 $ 50 26 Rick Mace #186 $ 50 27 Mark Gayhart #232 $250 28 YCSA #192 $100 29 Gary Santoro #124 $ 50 30 Taylor Palmer #188 $ 50 31 Ken Santoro #125 $500 |
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Testimonial[From today's meeting]I was asked to speak about something meaningful to me. There are so many things, but in honor of this club I want to talk about why this club is so meaningful to me. Twenty years ago when Tony Mont asked me to join the York Rotary Club, I said to myself what does Rotary do. Well, after the first few meetings, I found out that the club did a lot. Not only did it help with community projects but also state and international.
All these years later, York Rotary Club is still meaningful to me. My parents always said. "Now, don't brag - not nice." But I think it is appropriate that sometimes we give ourselves a little pat on the back because the club is all of the members who come to the meetings, sell tickets at the beach, work at the Table of Plenty, help the food pantry, winterize homes for Habitat for Humanity, give scholarships, provided a generator for Haiti, and Rob helping to set up a cancer center in Uganda. Yes, I am impressed by all this. One of the most impressive things to me lately was how quickly the sign-up sheet was filled to cook a meal for a fellow Rotarian who was caring for his terminally ill wife. Sorry, Mom and Dad - had to brag. But I think you would agree - I am very proud to be a member of this club - for all you do and I get to meet the nicest people.
Pat Murray
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York Land Trust![]() |
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Continuing Education![]() The Continuing Education Scholarships award financial support of between $300-$500 to residents of York and surrounding towns who are seeking to add new skills, obtain certifications, or pursue a degree . The 2017 recipients are: Tracy Colburn , an employee of York Hospital who is pursuing her Masters of Science in Nursing; Diana Pike of South Berwick, who is pursuing her BS in Business at USM; Laura Cronin and Deborah Zieber, both from Berwick, who will continue their classes in Digital and Graphic Design, Maria Morel of Cape Neddick, who is continuing her nursing studies; Joyce Amend of York, who will work toward her certification in Zentangle Meditative Drawing , and Mason Noble of Cape Neddick who will expand his coursework in Art.
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Hurricane ReliefYork Rotary funds at work providing relief in Nan Sema, Haiti.
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Chamber SingersWe are so fortunate to have The York High School Chamber Singers each year. This morning was no exception. Thank you for sharing your talent!
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Car Raffle Winner 2016The car raffle winner is John F. of Shrewsbury, MA. Thank you to all who generously donated to all of our local and international projects!!
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World Peace and Understanding Dinner![]() |
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Comedy Basketball Wednesday March 9, 2016![]() |
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Library Clean-up 2015![]() Rotarians and Interact kids cleaning up the library grounds this morning, with help from the Rec Department. ![]() ![]() |
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Turkey TrotTurkey Trot 2015 ![]() |
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Car Raffle WinnerAnd the winner of York Rotary Club's "Car With A Cause" raffle for the 2015 ruby red Mustang convertible is: Bruce Bastarache! Congrats Bruce and a huge shout out to everyone that supported our raffle. You are all winners and we thank you for your support! |
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District Governor Visits York Rotary![]() |
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Speaker Speaks to York Rotary![]() |
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July $500 WinnerThe winner of the $500 for July is Debbie Gallagher of Cape Neddick! |
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Mike Moloney Honored![]() MIKE MOLONEY IS ROTARY CLUB'S 2015 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
The Spring Hill Lodge in South Berwick was full of fans of Mike Moloney as he became the recipient of Citizen of the Year 2015 honors by the South Berwick – Eliot Rotary Club. Mike is well-known and beloved among the citizens of South Berwick and Eliot and beyond. His story is an inspirational and heart-warming one. He immigrated to America from Ireland and became a part of the local community for the past 23 years. He met his wife Cindy while she was studying in Ireland and love brought them both back to America and his new life in Maine. In his words, “Becoming a member of the South Berwick Rotary Club in 1990 was the point at which we as a family really became integrated into the fabric of the community.” Whenever Mike and his wife served the community, his two daughters, Catie and Annie, always came along, too. From serving water at the town races, to delivering food at the lobsterfest, to helping at blood drives, to feeding senior citizens at Thanksgiving, to manning the food pantry, the Moloney family was everywhere. During the times of strife in Northern Ireland, Mike was instrumental in bringing kids from different backgrounds together through the Friends Forever program which he introduced to South Berwick, a project that was near and dear to him to promote peace and harmony. Having studied geography while in Ireland, he and his mother discovered that Geography Quiz Nights were great for raising funds and world awareness, and he brought that concept to Maine. Thanks to his expertise and talents, and the help of his family again, the Rotary Club has run a number of these quiz nights to raise funds for Rotary projects in Bangladesh, Haiti, Colombia, and other locations having great need. |
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Four on the 4th![]() |
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Scams 101![]() |
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Rotary Night at the Playhouse![]() |
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Partners for World Health![]() |
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York Superintenent of Schools Visits![]() |
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Comedy Basketball Show![]() York High School 6:00 PM - Doors open at 5:30 PM
The York Dream Team vs The Court Jesters
Fun for the whole family
Students $6 / Adults $9 / Family $30
Proceeds benefit local Scholarships presented by York Rotary.
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Odyssey of the Mind![]() Good to have Interact kids with us this morning. Very enjoyable program from Odyssey of the Mind. York has 91 kids taking part in 14 teams. Five teams made it to the World Finals in Iowa, and one of them came in tenth among teams representing many countries. We're proud to support this amazing effort. |
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York Chamber Singers![]() |
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Some Brewery![]() |
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Friends ForeverGreat meeting this morning (Friday 10/24) with our guests and Friends Forever group from Northern Ireland! Paula and youth group members shared insights and highlights of the organization. Members engaged in an informative, inspirational Q&A session. The USA organization is spearheaded by Julia and Chelsea. Thank you to all. Learn more at: Friends Forever. To learn more about York Rotary, join us for a breakfast on us, Fridays 7:30 - 8:30 at the York Harbor Inn, Maine |
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Bridge The Gap![]() Eradication of Polio in our lifetime is near reality! Join in the "Bridge The Gap To End Polio" - Portsmouth, NH this Saturday - Meet in Prescott Park at 9:AM to participate in this historic event! Contribution is $30 per family. This includes one T-shirt. Extra Ts are $5 each. |
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2014 Car Raffle![]() York Rotary Club “Car For Kids” Raffle 2014 October 18th The Winner is: David Lucas of York, Maine Thank you to all ticket holders for your support. It takes a village and with your ongoing contributions we will continue to support our many projects. “Service Above Self” is a long standing Rotary motto. Members of the Rotary Club of York volunteer locally, regionally and internationally to combat hunger, enrich education, support clean water projects, improve living conditions, promote peace and eradicate polio throughout the world. And if this sounds like an organization you would like to participate in, we invite you to join us for breakfast on us: We meet Friday mornings, 7:30 to 8:30 at the York Harbor Inn. Check in at the welcome desk, mention you saw this on our website and prepare for one hour of Rotary, York Maine style. Enjoy! |
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Away VGo![]() On Oct 3rd, Leslie Morissette of the Grahamtastic Connection spoke to us about her charity which provides computers, electronic equipment, and internet access to ill children and their families in Maine and across the country. Here president Jud Knox can be seen with the VGo robot which can allow children to attend school remotely. Jud is the one on the left. :) |
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September $500 WinnerThe winners of the $500 for September is Kent Fairbrother of Ascutney, VT. Congratulations! |
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Map Project
The York Rotary painted a large map of the United States of America at the York Middle School on May 5th and 6th. Approximately a dozen Rotarians managed to accomplish the painting portion of this project in just under 4 hours although only slightly more paint ended up on the blacktop than on ourselves. The map can be used by the school for many student projects. This was one of the many Youth Service projects led by our own, Dick Santoro, this year. The map can be seen on the right and a thank you from the Middle School students on the left. |
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Congratulations to Steve JendzejecSteve Jendzejec was recognized for his international work at the Rotary District World Understanding & Peace Dinner on February 17. |
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February Student of the MonthOur Student of the Month for February 2012 from the York Middle School is Anna Baker. Congratulations! |
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January Donations![]() ![]() Pat Murray, President of he York Rotary Club, presented a check for $1500 to the York Food Pantry(left) and a check for $6000 for fuel assistance to the York Community Services(right). |
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January Student of the Month![]() Our Student of the Month for January 2012 from the York Middle School was Evan Schindler. Congratulations! |
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2012 Volkswagon CC Car Raffle |
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Dami's Last Meeting![]() Pictures from Dami's Last Meeting Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, we come to you this morning in search of your guidance, wisdom, and support as we begin this meeting and bid farewell to our exchange student, Dami. Help us to engage in meaningful discussion, allow us to grow closer as a group and nurture the bonds of our World community. Fill us with your grace, God, as we make decisions that affect York's Rotary Club, and follow Dami into her future with your blessings as she returns home to family and friends with her memories of Maine. And please, continue to remind us that all that we do here today, all that we accomplish, is for the pursuit of truth for the greater glory of You, and for the service of humanity. We ask these things in your name, Amen. |
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Spring Library Clean-up![]() We had a successful library clean-up today, May 7th. Thanks to all the rotarians who came, rotaract students, and to the library board members who assisted and provided refreshments. Chairman of the Library Board, Bill Lord, York Rotary Community Service Chair, Robert Horowitz, and Library Director, Robert Waldman, can be seen in the picture from left to right. Please enjoy all of the pictures kindly taken by librarian, Sudie Blanchard. |
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Virtual Club Assembly April 29, 2011
1. Financials: you will receive a separate email from John R. with current financials. Don’t forget your quarterly dues.
2. Attendance: 89.77% for March 3. Membership: don’t forget you can make-up online. 4. Public Relations: thank you Deb McDermott for all the good publicity: I did not realize I could sound so smart. 5. Club Service: Our next club social is this Friday at the Barn in the Rough on Route One at 6 PM: we have $400 for club and GSE team consumption: Thanks Bob. 6. Community Service: Library clean-up: May 7 AM; Landscaping project at York High School: tentatively scheduled for May 21 7. International: our GSE team from Hong Kong and Mongolia will visit this Friday: don’t miss it. Thank you to Mark, Jud, Steve J, Steve P and Pat for all you help with the GSE team. 8. Foundation: there is still time to help us make our goal of $4,500 for the year at $100 per member. See Scott F. or John R. 9. Youth: Reading program wrap-up this week: RYLA moving forward: thanks Dick. 10. We are making our budgeted $250 contribution to the York Diversity Forum to help with the bicycles for seasonal workers. 11. District Conference: May 13-14: if you are interested in attending, see Jim B. 12. Striper Tournament: we should be getting more info to help us get started. 13. Interact: we need a new Interact advisor for next year: maybe 2 members would step forward to help: Kevin R has done a great job and we all should say thank you to him. 14. Marty Ulan award: it is time. We need 2 members to help organize this and make the selection: see Pat or Jim B. 15. Ogunquit Playhouse night for Polio Plus: coming in June: more on this later 16. Changing of the Guard dinner: Wednesday, June 29 at the Cape Neddick Country Club; save the night. 17. Next Board meeting will be a joint current and new Board meeting: May 24 6-7 PM at Jim B.’s new office at the Old Ice House: as long as Bob delivers the furniture. |
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RI District 3450 Group Study Exchange![]() We will be hosting the GSE tesm from District 3450 (Hong Kong, Macao & Mongolia). Included in the team are team leader, Experienced Medical Practitioner Dr. HokChou (Vito) Lee, O St J, MBBS, DCH, DTM & H, as well as team members: Surgeon Ganzorig Baatar, MD; Chinese Medicine Practitioner Michelle Cheung, BCM, BBA, MBA; Program Officer of the Hospital Authority of Hong Kong Cheryl Law, MPH; Opthalmologist Chui Yuk (Jennifer) Mok, MBBS; Registered Nurse Louise Sin, MN, BSN, RNM, RN. There was a welcome reception for the team at Spring Hill in South Berwick on 4/17 where Rotary members were able to greet the team. The team leader, Dr. Lee, and District Governer Hussey exchanged gifts (see picture). York Rotary members Mark Ergmann, Robert Horowitz, and Steve Pelletier were also in attendance. The York club will be picking the GSE team up on 4/28. They will be at our meeting on 4/29 and stay with us until Tuesday morning of 5/3. During the visit, they will spend time with practitioners and administrators at York Hospital, Sentry Hill and Durgin Pines. They will also visit sites around York and join in a Lobster Bake. Thanks go to International Committee Chair, Mark Ergmann, and to the hosting families. |
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Japan ReliefPress Release:YORK, Maine – The Rotary Club of York recently donated $5,000 to aid relief efforts in Japan following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.The funds were donated to the Rotary Japan 2011 Disaster Recovery Fund, established through Rotary International to support long-term recovery projects in affected areas of Japan.
“The vote of the club was unanimous,” said President James Bartlett, a York attorney. “The people of Japan are going to be needing help for a long time, and we are glad we can provide some assistance.” Rotarians and non-Rotarians alike can donate to the fund. Since it was established, more than $500,000 has been donated. "The great thing about Rotarians is that we share everything, including each other's joy and sadness. They have the ability to put themselves in the position of others and act to help," said Rotary International President-nominee Sakuji Tanaka. "Despite the unthinkable hardship we're experiencing now, the people of Japan will not give up on efforts to rebuild their communities." To donate, visit https://riweb.rotaryintl.org |
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Japan ReliefPress Release:YORK, Maine – The Rotary Club of York recently donated $5,000 to aid relief efforts in Japan following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.
The funds were donated to the Rotary Japan 2011 Disaster Recovery Fund, established through Rotary International to support long-term recovery projects in affected areas of Japan.
“The vote of the club was unanimous,” said President James Bartlett, a York attorney. “The people of Japan are going to be needing help for a long time, and we are glad we can provide some assistance.” Rotarians and non-Rotarians alike can donate to the fund. Since it was established, more than $500,000 has been donated. "The great thing about Rotarians is that we share everything, including each other's joy and sadness. They have the ability to put themselves in the position of others and act to help," said Rotary International President-nominee Sakuji Tanaka. "Despite the unthinkable hardship we're experiencing now, the people of Japan will not give up on efforts to rebuild their communities." To donate, visit https://riweb.rotaryintl.org |
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York Food Pantry ProjectThe York Rotary was able to refurbish the York Food Pantry with funds obtained through a District Simplified Grant on 3/19/11 and 3/20/11. This project included replacing damaged ceiling tiles, painting the lobby walls, building shelves for storage, and painting the stock room floor. Additional pictures can be found here |
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Date Change For March 2011 Board MeetingDue to a conflict with the Table of Plenty, this month's board meeting will be changed from the 22nd to the 21st. The location will be Peoples United Bank instead of the Library. The time will remain from 6 PM to 7 PM. |
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Rotary International District 7780 Polio Awareness Insert
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Quote of the Week - Who Said It?We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world.
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Thought for the Week - Who Said It?An optimist is the human personification of spring.
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August $500 WinnerThe winners of the $500 for August are the Littlejohns from Litchfield, NH! Congratulations! |
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July $500 WinnerThe winner of the $500 for July is our own past president's wife, Susan Horowitz! |
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Haiti Support 2015Join Rotary, change lives! Big shout out to Friday's guest speaker, Paul Salacain, for an update on York Rotary Club’s International Service - grant project supporting the Eben Ezer School in Milot, Haiti. Our $25,000 grant met with another $25,000 from Rotary District 7780 and Rotary International to fill nearly every square inch of this container. We will do our best to get the doors closed. Interested in participating in projects like this and many others? Join us for breakfast Friday mornings at 7:30 - 8:30 am in our meeting room at the York Harbor Inn. Hope to see you there. |
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4 on the Fourth Road Race
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Eliot Cutler Comes to York Rotary
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More Honors for Longtime MembersAt our Friday meeting, May 2nd, two additional members were honored for 32 years of Rotary "Service Above Self", Ross Thompson and Robert Hayward rounding out the five founding members! They were the first to join the new York Rotary Club in 1982. You are what Rotary is all about! Club President Rob Horowitz and Membership Chair Patricia Murray were on hand to present their awards. Congratulations to all. |
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Longtime Members Honored
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Past District Governor Marty Helman Speaks on Polio![]() Friday's Guest speaker, PDG Marty Helman, shared insight to Rotary International's commitment to the Global Polio Eradication program, the extraordinary accomplishments and it's most tragic obstacles. Marty has participated in several immunization campaigns around the world. Thank you Marty, for your commitment and for sharing a few of your experiences. - Not a Rotary member and interested in learning more, join us for a free breakfast at the York Harbor Inn, Fridays 7:30 to 8:30. |
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Four Way Test Video Contest |
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New Generations Conference![]() The 2014 District Interact Conference was a big success. Organizer Kevin Raymond can be seen speaking to a group of attendees. The event included a giant can drive, a Red Cross blood drive, and keynote speaker Michael Chase, the kindness guy. |
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District Awards![]() York Maine Rotary Club was recognized for two significant achievements at Friday’s breakfast meeting January 31. Past District Governor Marty Peak Helman shared a lively breakfast meeting followed by her awards presentation. The first award banner for York Rotary Clubs 100% participation in the “Every Rotarian Every Year” Campaign for members exceeding an average of $100 donation per member! PDG Marty Peak Helman pointed out that this is not uncommon for small clubs but remarkable for a club of our size. The second award banner, a tribute to York Rotary Club for achieving the 3rd highest total contribution to this campaign in the district. Congratulations and thank you York Rotary Club for all that you do! Not a member and would like to learn more, visit us at our York Maine Rotary Facebook Page and please, join us for a Friday morning breakfast on us, 7:30AM at the York Harbor Inn. |
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Maine Speaker of the House Visits York RotaryFriday, January 24, York Rotary Club members were honored to share breakfast with Mark Eves, Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives. As guest speaker, Mark shared insights to current hot topics and engaged in lively Q&A with club members. Rotary President Rob Horowitz presents our guest with a coveted Rotary coffee mug. Not a Rotary Club member and would like to learn more about all that Rotary is? Join us for breakfast any Friday morning form 7:30 to 8:30 at the York Harbor Inn. Like and follow us on Facebook: Rotary Club of York Maine. |
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Festival of Lights ParaadeJoin in the Festival of Lights festivities today, Saturday December 7 in York Maine. For you wanna-be Rotarians, we welcome you to meet and walk with us and the York Rotary Club's float. We start at Foster's between 3:30 - 4PM. The parade begins at 4:30PM. Don't forget, you could win a Kindle Fire HD tablet donated by York Maine Rotary Club by participating in the inaugural Festival of Lights Scavenger Hunt between noon and 6PM in the village! See you there!! ~Happy Holidays!~ |
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Scholarship Winners and Governor's Visit![]() Today we were able to congratulate our Continuing Education Scholarship winners, Renee Wilson and Shelley Young. We were also delighted to hear an inspiring presentation on Finding Your Rotary Moment from our District Governor, Carolyn Johnson(left). |
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Map Touch upYork Rotarians helped retouch the map we had painted at the York Middle School. |
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$500 Winner for September![]() |
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Cross Country Trails![]() The York Rotary Club was awarded a district grant to create cross country trails at the York High School for use by the track team and the community at large. |
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Continuing Education Scholarships
Applications may be obtained at the York Adult Education office, York High School or by downloading the application from the downloads section of this site (left column). All applications must be completed and returned to the York Rotary Club by September 30, 2013. Applications should be sent to: York Rotary Club, PO Box 806, York, Maine 03909. Further information is available at the York Adult Education office at 207-363-7922. |
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$500 Winner for August![]() The winner of the second of three monthly $500 drawings this morning was Joanne Perry of Lowell, MA. Ms. Perry's ticket will be placed back in the hopper and she still has a chance to win the third $500 drawing as well as the MINI Cooper. You can buy online through the link above. Good Luck! |
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Exchange Student![]() Our exchange student from Peru, Valeri, visited our club for the first time today. I was presented with a flag from her home rotary club, a flag from her country, and a lovely cultural icon from her homeland. We all hope that she enjoys her stay in the United States. |
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First $500 Winner![]() The winner of the first of three monthly $500 drawings this morning was our own, Richard Santoro. Dick's ticket will be placed back in the hopper and he still has a chance to win the next two $500 drawings as well as the MINI Cooper. There is still time to get your ticket and be in the running for the three remaining drawings. You can buy online through the link above. Good Luck! |
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Striper Tournament - Fish For Food Captain's Dinner![]()
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Four on the 4th Today![]() Today's York Rotary Four on the 4th Road Race was a big success. Overall male winner, Alex Moser, can be seen about to cross the finish line. |
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Habitat For Humanity![]() Rotarians helped Habitat for Humanity deconstruct a house in York today so that the parts or the proceeds from them could be used to improve housing elsewhere. |
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Fish For Food![]() The York Rotary and the Dockside Striper Tournament have joined forces to help reduce hunger. Follow the instructions on the poster/PDF to the left to become a sponsor. You can find out more about the tournament at their Facebook Page. You can also register to participate as a fisherman/fisherwoman/fisherperson ???. |
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Rotary Night at the PlayhouseFor the fifth year, the Ogunquit Playhouse is joining the fight to eradicate polio worldwide by hosting Rotary Night at the theatre. The Ogunquit Playhouse will donate a portion of every ticket purchased to Thoroughly Modern Millie for the Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 8:00 p.m. performance to the York Rotary Club. The Playhouse seeks to raise $5,000 to support Rotary International’s goal of eliminating worldwide polio. Rotary Night at the Ogunquit Playhouse begins at 7:00 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres provided by York Hospital in the Gazebo Garden tent, followed by a performance of Thoroughly Modern Millie at 8:00 p.m. This Tony Award-winning Best Musical stars Broadway’s Becky Gulsvig as small-town girl Millie Dillmount, who heads to New York City in 1922 to start a new life. Her new flapper lifestyle leads to a series of madcap adventures when she checks into a hotel owned by dragon-lady villainess Mrs. Meers, played by none other than Ogunquit’s favorite, Sally Struthers, in perhaps her most hilarious and diabolical role ever. Broadway veterans Terry Burrell (MuzzyVan Hossmere) and Burke Moses (Mr. Trevor Graydon) join the cast. |
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Students of the Month and Scholarships![]() ![]() We had a very busy meeting today. Our speaker was IAPP President and CEO J. Trevor Hughes, CIPP. We also had the May and June Students of the Month - Mia Shaw and Christian Remick (above left). In addition, the 2013 Scholarship recipients were also presented including Emily Campbell, Patrick Walsh,Thomas Reid (above right), and Sage Rundlett. |
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Four on the 4th34th Annual Four on the 4th
For more information, visit York Parks & Recreation. |
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York Rotary Road RacesFour on the Fourth and Turkey Trot Videos |
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York Rotary Club Received Honors At District Conference![]() At District Conference, the York Rotary Club received the following awards:
Congratulations to President Kevin Raymond and the entire club! |
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Library Clean-up![]() On Sunday May 19th, Spring Library Clean-up was a big success. About a dozen members of Rotary and Interact armed with rakes, shovels, and leaf blowers helped spruce up the grounds of the York Public Library. |
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Rotarian of the Decade![]() As per President Kevin Raymond, our own John Rainone was honored with a "Rotarian of the Decade" Award at the District Conference. His wife, Laura, also received a Paul Harris Fellowship. |
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April 2013 Student of the MonthMiddle school principal, David Williams, introduced the York Rotary to the April Student of the Month, Alex Mayo. President Kevin Raymond and the principal can be seen presenting him with a check for $50 in honor of his achievement. Congratulations! |
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Busy Club Assembly in March![]() Today's club assembly was packed with goodness. District Governor Marty Helman presented several members with Paul Harris Plus Awards. Maeve Bonner was named the March Middle School Student of the Month. Also, we heard a brilliant presentation by the winner of the 4-Way Test essay contest, Sarah Palmer. |
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Haiti TripOur own Paul Salacain went to the Eben Ezer School in Milot, Haiti to assist with the planning of a water project. The York Rotary club had previously donated a generator to the school so that they could have a reliable source of electricity. On Friday March 15th, he gave the club a presentation about his trip. While there, in addidtion to the planning related to the water project, he assisted with painting, architectural planning, and a lighting project involving 2-liter plastic bottles. He also witnessed a demonstration of a vocational project using the cassava plant to provide both food and raw materials which can be turned into charcoal briquettes. A video demonstration of the latter is provided below. |
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Northeast PETS![]() Incoming Rotary International President Ron Burton was one of the many inspirational speakers at the Northeast President Elect Training Seminar on 3/7-3/9 in Framingham. MA. |
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February 2013 Student of the MonthMiddle school principal, David Williams, introduced the York Rotary to the February Student of the Month, Olivia Pavuk. President Kevin Raymond and the principal can be seen presenting her with a check for $50 in honor of her achievement. Congratulations! |
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January 2013 Student of the MonthMiddle school principal, David Williams, introduced the York Rotary to the January Student of the Month, Allie Donovan. President Kevin Raymond and the principal can be seen presenting her with a check for $50 in honor of her achievement. Congratulations! |
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York High School Chamber Singers![]() Today the York High School Chamber Singers visited the York Rotary and entertained everyone with Christmas carols. President Kevin Raymond also presented music director, Robert Westerberg, with a check for $250 from the York Rotary to support the York High School Music Boosters. |
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Fuel AssistanceOn Friday December 14th, President Kevin Raymond presented York Community Services with a check for $6,000 to supprt fuel assistance. |
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Wreaths Accross AmericaBob Hayward provided pictures from Wreaths Accross America's stop in Wells. Pictures can be found in the photo album on the right.
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Friends Forever Visit York RotaryLast night, Friends Forever presented a program at the York Public Library. This program was supported by People's United Bank, Bank of Maine, and Kennebunk Savings Bank. Donations to support Friends Forever can be dropped off at any of these local institutions. This morning we heard more about this admirable program which brings Catholic and Protestant youth from Northern Ireland together as well as the personal stories of two of the current participants, Alice and Jordan. Friends Forever were also presented with a $1500 check from the York Rotary Club by president Kevin Raymond. |
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October 2012 Sudent of the MonthThe October Student of the Month is William Pratt. Congratulations! |
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Friends Forever Forum |
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September WinnerThe winner for the September $500 drawing of the Car Raffle is Norma Clark of Norma's Restaurant. Her ticket will go back in for the upcoming October $1000 drawing as well as for the final drawing for the Genesis Coupe. You still have time to buy a ticket. Buy now and you can be in the running for the October $1000 drawing on 10/13 and for the car on 10/14 at Harvestfest. |
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District Simplified GrantAssistant Governor Diane Melville Foley today presented President Kevin Raymond with a check for $1,775. This was part of the funding for a project proposed by York Rotary as part of a competitive process known as the District Simplified Grant. The project will involve the building of cross country trails at the High School. This project will benefit both the students of the high school and the community at large. |
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August WinnerThe winner for the August $500 drawing of the Car Raffle is Mark Mullaney of Spencer, MA. His ticket will go back in the hopper for the upcoming drawings as well as for the final drawing for the Genesis Coupe. You still have time to buy a ticket. Buy now and you can be in the running for the September drawing, October drawing and for the car. |
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Group Study Exchange ReportAshley Randall spoke to the York Rotary Club on July 20th about her exciting Group Study Exchange (GSE) trip to Germany. The Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange (GSE) program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for businesspeople and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. For four to six weeks, team members experience the host country's culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas. - From www.rotary.org |
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York Rotary Striper & Tuna Tournament 2012
Women's Open
Fly Fishing 1st Tom Gibson Open Tackle 1st Brian Houghton Youth
1st Frank Alexandropoulos
1st Aiden McGrain
1st Team Massai
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York Rotary 2013 Car RaffleThe winner of the 2013 MINI Cooper S Roadster is Jon Gifford of Plaistow, NH. Thanks to everyone who participated! You have helped a worthy cause. |
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Richard Santoro HonoredRichard (Dick) Santoro received a Paul Harris Fellowship today in gratitude from the York Rotary Club today for all the work he has done this year as Youth Services Chair. |
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May Student of the MonthThe May Middle School Student of the Month, Justin Davis, with Assistant Principal, Ken Hawkins, and our own President, Pat Murray. |
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District Assembly 2012 Awards![]()
Pat Murray accepted several awards for our club at the District Assembly in Freeport this past weekend. Our Moose mascot, Melvin, won several awards which can be seen in The Adventures of Melvin photo album. The club received the Governer's Embracing Humanity Award and the District Literacy Award. The York Rotary Club should be very proud of its accomplishments.
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Spring Library CleanupWe had a very successful Spring Cleanup at the York Public Library on April, 28th. Thanks to the Library Board of Trustees for providing refreshments! |
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Ogunquit Playhouse RecognizedBradford T. Kenney, Executive Artistic Director, and Cheryl Farley, Director of Marketing & Public Relations, joined us on Friday, April 20th to receive a plaque recognizing the Ogunquit Playhouse for all the support it has provided to Rotary International's efforts to eradicate polio with the annual Rotary night at the Playhouse. The next Rotary night at the Ogunquit Playhouse will be May 31st, 2012. The show is Always, Patsy Cline with Sally Struthers. You can see a great show and support Rotary International. Refreshments before the show will be graciously provided by York Hospital. |
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April Student of the MonthOur Student of the Month - Zoey Keenan - from the York Middle School along with President Pat Murray and Middle School Principal, Mr. Steve Bishop. |
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4 Way Test ContestThe winners of the York Rotary 4 Way Test Essay and Speech Contest are, on the left, Joe Leroux and, on the right, Makayla Carpenter. And of course , in the middle is our President, Pat Murray. The two winners will compete at the Rotary District Level contest to be held at the District Assembly, May 17, 2012. |
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Four on the 4th Road Race33rd Annual Four on the 4th
For more information, visit York Parks & Recreation. ![]() You can sign up for the Four on the 4throad race through RunReg.com. |
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Harlem SuperstarsThe Harlem Superstars, a comedy basketball team, are returning to town at 3 p.m. March 17. The Superstars will play a team of local residents and teachers that afternoon at York High School in a fun family event. Major sponsors of the event are the People's United Bank, the law office of James Bartlett, and the Union Bluff Hotel. Tickets are $8 at the door. |
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Read Across America |
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Interact Polar Dip 2011![]() Our own Kevin Beatty led the York High School Interact Club into the icy water on Feb 4 at Long Sands Beach. Don't let the mild weather we have been having fool you. That water is cold! More than $2000 was raised to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine. Assistant Principal Jeremie Sirois also braved the frigid waters to support Make-A-Wish. |
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High School Landscaping Project |