25 February 2021
Today's Speaker: Strategic Monitoring Committee (Club Assembly)
25 February 2021
Pre-meeting Chatter! Great to see Mark! Going to be a warm 40 degree and sunny day! Shorts weather!
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: Mark Masterson – Humor Might be in Order, Next Week – Tom Griffith
Sponsor Minute: Rockport Automotive – full service, woman owned since 2000. There us a giving back program as well. (since 2013 Rockport Auto has given back to $44,745 to community groups!!)
Rotary Minute: Mary Sargent – The 4 way test. Created by Herbert Taylor in 1932 from Chicago. The code of ethics was developed! Guide for sales, production, advertising etc. Adopted by Rotary in 1943.
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Good Will and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
Speaker of the Day: Strategic Monitoring Committee (Club Assembly)
Strategic Plan for WB will be sent out to everyone for review. Provide input to Ken. Initiated 3 years ago, contains mission and vision statements. There are 5 strategic priorities that need to be reviewed annually to track to see how we are doing. One year of Zoom meetings has altered our progress. Development and retention of club members has been a challenge due to Covid. Fellowship to involved more members has been a challenge but we have worked to perform some events. Service opportunities in pretty on target, different opportunities are currently being developed. We will start back up the Rotary Minute to increase our education. Fine tune our fund raising events (been difficult this year). Enhancing Rotary Foundation efforts (presenting information and education). Improve club governance and processes (committee chairs, meeting protocols, officers etc). Strengthen community service efforts (looking for needs of the community).
Leadership Institute: we all received emails from George, please try to sign up and participate. Great tool!
Kate Walker Spencer (Jr in High School) is working on a project AP Capstone, where you learn how to research. Topic is Rotary International (in Maine) altruism and the different pillars of happiness. The real question is ‘Is Rotary Inclusive’? There is a total of 7 clubs included in this survey. Inclusivity Survey Link: https://forms.gle/M49fML9ZaY5PXtL36.
Committee Reports:
Community Matters More by Bangor Savings: go onto website to participate and designate a non profit of your choice! Dollars are received by winners.
Book Club: (members also include Camden Club) March, 9 pm by Zoom. Deep River/Karl Marlantes. Contact Kristen for link! Booklist is on the website!
Community: Next Habitat Project will be in March 13th. Let Tim Dresser know if you are interested in hanging out with some builders! (Philbrick Ave, Rockland) Come Join Us
Membership: Looking for an interim lead for this. A co-chair is in the wings but still need another chair!
Ramp needs to be removed, is there a need in the community for a walk ramp? Let Sandy know and we can make it happen (wooden).
Satellite: Contact JP for the link to attend. Meeting tonight!
Next Week’s Speaker: Midcoast Recovery Coalition