September 3, 2015 Meeting of West Bay Rotary

Jane Lafleur gave a slide presentation on her recent trip to the Alps, including France, Italy and Switzerland, for a hiking trip on Mont Blanc, a four-day hike of the southern tour du Mont Blanc.

She and her husband Joel went to celebrate their 30^th anniversary.

Buckets are for Interfaith Outreach.

Two new members were inducted into the club. Wendy Zwecker, sponsored by Heidi Karod and Maria Libby, sponsored by Tim Dresser. Wendy is a realtor, and Maria is the new Superintendent of MSAD 28 and 5 Town Consolidated School District.

Bob Rubin was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow in recognition of a gift of $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation.

Rotary Leadership Institute is October 24, 2015 in Lewiston and a group is going from West Bay Rotary. Any members interested in attending should contact President Lisa.

Lisa thanked all the members who attended Cate Lamb's memorial service last Saturday. Memorial contributions should be made to the Shields Mission Project at the Camden Congregational Church.

Mark Masterson had surgery on Wednesday and by all reports is doing well. He should be coming home Saturday or Sunday.

This weekend is the Windjammer Festival and Chowder Challenge. Sandy needs more help with tent set up and take down, and anyone volunteering for any of the activities should report to the municipal landing and wear Rotary gear. There will also be a fish relay and obstacle course on Saturday at 2p.

Susan Dorr is circulating a sign up for a September 24, 2015 evening lobster and steak gathering at the Rockport Boat Club. $25 per person, and byob.

Next week's speaker is John Marshall, speaking about a service trip he took with his family.

Barbara Heard reported on the +/- 43 backpacks donated by LL Bean, and items the club purchased given to Hope, Appleton, Lincolnville, Camden Middle and High Schools and the Hospitality House. Almost $400 was collected for supplies, with almost another $100 from Bangor Savings Bank to cover the $500 of supplies purchased.