ANNOUNCEMENTS
Online Auction fund raiser - all members should have received forms to gather auction items and sponsorships. The auction will be held in October, giving some extra time.
Social - mark your calendats, the first social of the new Rotary year will be August 27, 5:00 at Club Seats. The social committee has a lot of great ideas for future events so watch for more events coming up.
Recent Meetings:
AG Dan presented the club with two citations for the 2024/2025 year:
The Best of the Best is awarded to clubs that develop and implement a plan to create awareness for the good the club does and the possitive impact it has in the community
The Hoorah award, replaced “Club of the Year” and was awarded to clubs that did good this year
July 15
Our speaker was Libby O'Regan, the Founder of The Celebration Project. This organization provides Birthday Parties for deserving children. 85% of the children that they provide for never even had a birthday cake. They do two per month - each party costs $1250 for everything - gifts, refreshments, venue. There is no cost to attend. They are funded by private donations, apply for grants, but that is very competitive and business sponsorships. You can learn more about this amazing organization which brings joy to the children and their families and makes lifetime memories. To learn more - thecelebrationprojects.org
July 22
Mike Williamson provided a fascinating presentation about whales and research. The Right whales come here to breed. They swim close to shore and come here to calve. There were 11 calves this year - 19 or 20 last year. This area is important for calving. Google “whale map” whalemap.org
There has been a change in the feeding area because of warmer water temperatures. They have been going to the Gulf of St. Lawrance.
The calves stay with the mother for a year
July 29
Anthony, last year's scholarship winner visited us and updated us on his first year at Harvard.
Captain Eddie Gantner was our speaker on July 29. He spoke about his many adventures as a pilot, providing an entertaining look at his life.
Captain Eddie has two books that he has written, chronicaling his adventures.