Jane Torres, incoming President, Dana Boardman, new member and Amy Hocking, outgoing president pose after the June 29, 2015 luncheon meeting.  Leigh Cummings performed the induction with Amy’s assistance.

Jane also announced perfect attendance awards and presented to those who were not at the Annual Meeting. Leigh Cummings, Amy Hocking, Dana Delano, Frank Thompson (5 years), Deb Clark, Mike Clark, Forrest Barnes and Paul Callnan received perfect attendance awards.

Amy appealed to those present for ideas to go forward this year in Rotary. There is a committee for speakers comprised of Julie Delano, Scott Dionne and Matt Nightingale. Quality speakers are being sought. Andy Mooers suggested changing tables more often and not getting stuck sitting in the same old place. Someone mentioned Classification which means that the speaker is a member of the Houlton Rotary and will inform Rotary more about themselves and their work, a kind of “get to know you” approach. Fred Grant mentioned the new growth with the Houlton Club and some of its effects and the sharing of skill sets in the group. Leigh Cummings spoke to the re-wording of some Rotary songs to incorporate women. Dana Delano suggested bringing your children to Rotary meetings to expose the next generation. Sponsor lists will be coming out soon. Frank Thompson suggested an annual art show as a community wide effort partnering with Southern Aroostook Community Arts Program, or otherwise known as SACAP.

Upcoming Rotary events, opportunities to wear the Rotary tee shirt and volunteer are July 16 in Monument Park handing out balloons during the Band Concert. Wings and Wheels is coming up and Jane will sign volunteers for this event. Also, July 3, 2015 between 6:30 and 7:00 p.m. in Monument Park Rotarians are needed to hand out 500 flags for the support the veterans effort during the 4th of July celebrations.