Newsletter - Archive  May 19, 2009

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Volume #1	Date May 19, 2009	Issue #27

Our Next Program:  R.W.Traip Academy and Shapleigh Middle School Students of the Month

Last Week's News:

     Guests and Happenings:

         ~ Visiting Rotarians:  None this week

         ~ Guests: None this week

        ~ News: Russ was not able to attend but Obie noted that since Russ's "conversion"

                       to a Yankee fan which Obie reported last week, the Yankees have won six straight.

                     (Editor's Question) does that mean they believe they finally have a fan worth

                        winning for? ;-) This is shaping up to be an entertaining season!

                     Frank took the opportunity to complement Kittery Estates and their chef for

                        another exceptional meal

                     Dave reminded everyone of the Polioplus benefit performance of "A Chorus Line"

                        on June 3rd at the Ogunquit playhouse. 

      Meeting Program:  .Club Assembly

                     Joyce reported that we are still at 22 members and we had 80% attendance

                        last month

                     Sue reported that she had met with the family of Josh Brazeau, our

                           sponsored Youth Exchange student, this last week and they are  

                           are extremely knowledgable and helpful in the Youth Exchange process

                           and a delight to work with.

                     It was decided that we could not support the Lawn Fete this year, about 1/3

                        of our club will be going to the District Conferance which starts the same

                        day, others will also be out of town

                     Jeff encouraged everyone to come to the Changeover Dinner in Portland June 30th,

                         the format will be different, much more casual and family friendly and the normal

                         talking period will be broken up to keep things moving and fun. He will need the

                         Club to help support him with logistics for the event.

                     Jeff also let us know that next year's District Conference will be at the Portsmouth

                         Sheraton Hotel May 14,15, and 16th.  A boat tour will occur during the

                         conferance. There will be children's space and children's activities. Sixteen of

                         the District's 41 clubs and about 1/2 the District's Rotarians are within 30

                         minutes drive. Kittery will be providing logistical support for that Conferance

                        and as many people as possible are asked to plan on supporting the event.

                    The District Governor's May Newsletter is up on the District website, check out

                     the activities and get ideas from our fellow clubs, as well as District news

                      www.rotary7780.org

      50-50 Raffle

          (50% of the pot goes for club administration and 50% goes to the lucky individual if their       

          raffle ticket is chosen and they select the one joker hidden in the ever-decreasing deck of

          cards. If the joker is not drawn then the pot rolls over to the next week). 

                Pat won the raffle and drew the 4 of Diamonds losing $77

Upcoming Programs: 

              May  28 ~ Students of the Month

              June 2  ~  Laurie DePaul - Child Abuse prevention Council

              June 3  ~ "A Chorus Line" at the Ogunquit Playhouse - A polioplus benefit event

              June 5-7 ~ District Conference

Birthdays: June 17 ~ Susie R

Upcoming Greeters. Making sure no one feels like a stranger here:

                                    May 26 -George & Russ

Club Reminders:

                Happy/Sad Dollars on Student of the Month meetings goes to fund

                  our Third Grade Dictionary Project

                Happy/Sad dollars for the other meetings each quarter go to the Oil

                  and More Program

Do not forget to regularly check the calendar of our Web Site for long term schedules and the photo Album for updates on our Program pictures and Activity pictures.