July 19, 2018 West Bay Rotary Meeting

July 12, 2018

Buckets on the table are for the backpack program.  

                                                                   

Today’s speakers are Helen Kelly and Anne Norman – PEO, NE District

PEO, Philanthropic Educational Organization, began in 1869 as a friendship society, a fellowship society, an all-inclusive society. The society has a Common United Purpose of supporting women with their educational goals. January 2019 will mark their 150^th anniversary. Nationally, there are more than 230,000 members with 11 chapters located in the state of Maine. Membership is by invitation only. Women are encouraged to study leadership, social responsibility and international studies.

There are a variety of opportunities offered to women looking to attend higher education. Offerings include scholarships, beginning at the Star level for high school students through continuing education for all ages. The society also provides low interest student loans at 2% interest. International peace scholarships are available to women coming to the US from other countries only to return home and place there newly earned skills into their communities. In 1927, Cottey College was donated to PEO. Located in Missouri, this college educates women, is supported by women and encourages women to lead.

Committee Reports:

Additional monies awarded to Camden Library and Habitat for Humanity

 

ME Boat, Home and Harbors sign up sheets - We need 52 total, training is coming up, we receive a $3600 Annual Sponsorship from the show and still need more to sign up!

 

Rotary Foundation: Etienne awards EREY

 

Mik awarded Bob for Rotarian of the month for Sept ‘17.

 

Fellowship: Tiki Time at the Dresser’s, 5pm July 20th, bring an appetizer to share. Beer, wine and soft drinks provided. Pull onto the grass if needed!

 

International Committee: Tues, July 24^th, 8am at the church

Club Assembly is Aug 2, committee chairs be prepared to discuss status, and new members are invited to join a committee

Sept 5, District Governor Noel will be attending an evening board meeting, 6 pm, location to be determined. Sept 6, the District Governor will attend the breakfast meeting.

 

Satellite club: West Bay Rotary is preparing paperwork for satellite club but is also having conversations with Camden Rotary regarding co-sponsorship. This would spread out satellite support between the two clubs. The satellite club meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month, 515 – 630pm.

 

Paul Harris award received by George Abendroth

Next Week's Speaker is Mick Moore, Hynotism