February 19, 2015 Meeting of West Bay Rotary

Charles “Chuck” Decker, new member of West Bay Rotary, was introduced by Sandy Cox, who proposed his membership, and gave his classification talk.
 

Chuck described himself as a “Depression child” born in 1928. His family moved around on the east coast and in Pennsylvania as a child. After high school, he joined his father's Vermont cabin rental business, which was a seasonal business but brought him to Vermont. He met his wife working in an apple business, and he was drafted into the military. Afterward, he attended business school. He worked in banking, and teaching. He also got his masters degree. He also worked in school administration. He was a Jaycee, Chamber Member, and even Lion's Club. His wife's career was in state government, and she attained the position of commissioner. They moved to Florida, to the villages, upon retirement, where he also worked on the golf course. He has macular degeneration. He and his wife moved to Maine to be closer to family, including son Flint Decker.

Skip Day is collecting funds and food for the Camden Food Cupboard. Buckets on the table are also for the Camden Food Cupboard.

Today Holly Campbell and Debra Fink were inducted as new members to West Bay Rotary. Linda Payson sponsored Holly, but was unable to attend today's meeting. Ray Fink sponsored Debra, who is also his wife.

Seven new members were inducted into the new Knox Sunrise Rotary club in Union.

The club needs another member for the West Bay team for the April 12, 11-12 Big Brothers/Big Sisters bowlathon. See Barry King if you are interested.

Tom Albertson is planning this year's Ewaste fundraiser as well as a document shredding on Saturday, April 25.

Peter Berke is organizing the Duck Derby and the committee is meeting again next Wednesday 7:30a at the Bagel Cafe. The Derby is May 23 at 5p, timed with high tide.

Heidi Karod announced that so far students will be coming from Poland and Iceland next year. We are looking for host families.

Next week's speaker is Chris Pinchbeck, of Hope, talking about Scottish Smallpipes, which he crafts and plays.