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Deb Fink shared a video of March activities including Mark Masterson's last meeting, PETS training, Brew Fellowship, Habitat work day, Duck Derby Planning,
Etienne Perret recognized several members for their participation in EREY, Every Rotarian Every Year, support for the Rotary Foundation.
Mark Coursey has a sign-up sheet for Special Olympics at CHRHS
Light post painting is being planned for the weekend of the 18th of May.
Peter Berke announced Habitat is having an auction at 16 Bayview, $35 per person auction this Friday.
Peter is looking for volunteers for the weekend slots to sell tickets this weekend at Camden National at Hannaford Plaza and at French and Brawn. He's also looking for volunteers for the day of the event, May 26 at 11:30a. He has sign up sheets and you can get in touch with him outside meetings, too. He has flyers and road signs as well as magnetic car signs.
Jan Campbell told a story about a dream as a child of having a green MG and the story of a man who drove a Miata when it's engine head melted, and how when he brought it into the shop and she bought it for $250 and her shop rebuilt it. This was how she discovered her passion for the business of car repair. She bought the business from former West Bay Rotarian Steve Dixon, and she decided eventually to do the Giving Back program involving $5 per oil change which has amounted to $25,000 in giving to community organizations. She believes that the business of car repair involves educating people about what's going on with their car and safety. She started the Sisterhood of Automotive Knowledge, which is a car care clinic. This year it's May 24, the same night as the Penobscot School Dinner to support the Wheelchair Project.
Tom Albertson reported that Ewaste went very well, and thanked everyone in the club who helped. He said around $4,000 was raised.
Mary Sargent indicated Smile Train has recognized Rotary gifts.
Etienne announced progress in the Grants sought by the club for One Less Worry and Friends House.
Joan Lemole is encouraging members to contribute their Rotarian Magazines for distribution in waiting areas to help raise awareness and promote membership in Rotary.
Joan is also planning the dinner at the Penobscot School on May 24 to support the 500 Wheelchairs to be sent to those in need in impoverished areas.
Yachting Rotarians are meeting tonight at the Owls Head Transportation Museum, hosted by Dan Bookham.