21 January 2021
Pre-meeting Chatter! Getting the joy of Zoom presentations discussions going! In search of a flag…Found! 9 degrees outside is why Zoom is Fun! The secret lives of fungus, the use of LSD to solve problems…read the book!?
Buckets on the Table: New Hope for Women (drop off donations to Kim at the bank in Camden –next to Hannaford- or mail to PO Box 1033, Camden 04843 – or website donation site using the donate button).
Poem for the Day: Etienne Perret – Amanda Gorman poem, Next Week – Jim Povec
Speaker of the Day: Barbara Lawrence/Stewardship Education Alliance
A Reader and a Writer, Barbara has a BA in Anthropology, A Masters from NYU in Sociology, and an EdD at EU. Studies life along the coast of Maine. 501C3 about a year ago, starting off in Camden but are expanding to schools in all the 5 towns that serve Camden schools. Support teachers on projects in need. Grants go to Library as well and Discovery Bags are available for studying the water! Sent teachers for project development opportunities. Kids are learning about pH of water and ecosystems.
Another project was looking for micro-plastics in the harbor. (And yes, micro-plastics were found in each trawl). Covid has slowed down the work but grants were used to purchase gear for kids to wear during the research projects. Poetry on Windows project is presenting kids poetry. This may become an annual project! Getting ready to ROV! (Remotely Operated Vehicle) to look at the bottom of the harbors! Pulling together a team to explore oysters and shellfish to help filter the harbor. Thinking about a film series and interns in the future. Funding comes from a lot of areas, a small foundation helped in the beginning and several local banks. Funding raising has been set aside during Covid. They do look for partners.
Committee Reports:
Book Club: Feb, 5 pm by Zoom. Entangled Life\Merlin Sheldrake. Contact Kristen for link!
Community: Next Habitat Project will be in February 6th. Let Tim Dresser know if you are interested in hanging out with some builders! (Philbrick Ave, Rockland) Come Join Us!!
Thank you note from the Camden Area Christian Food Pantry!
Membership: Joan has stepped into the role but is looking for a volunteer to take over her role, let Ken know if you are interested!
Satellite: Last of the monies have been given out from raffle.
Shields Mission raised nearly $840 by mostly club members.
Town Meeting next Monday (drive in), at Snow Bowl. Needs parking assistance, beginning 515pm. The need is for 5-6 volunteers. Contact JP, Sandy or Ken.
Fellowship: working on a plan for February (around Valentine’s Day)
Video for November and December!!
Next Week’s Speaker: Club Assembly