Thursday our fearless Membership Coordinator, Linda Clapp, had enlisted Byron Cortez and Lois Hiller to give “Classification Talks”, an important Rotary tradition. Byron, from Guatemala, told us about his life growing up in the middle of a civil war, coming to Boston for factory work, learning English and attending college and going on to a career in HR that took him all over the world. Lois spoke of her career that started as a teacher and ended up running libraries all over New England. Both moved to Boothbay Harbor during the COVID pandemic. Both spend time volunteering around our peninsula.

 

This Thursday, June 12, we are holding a Club Assembly. We'll discuss the results of the Club Survey and announce our new slate of officers. So join us. It's going to be an interesting and fun night. The Board of Directors is looking forward to hearing your ideas.

 

One of our guests this evening was Douglas Goldhirsch. Doug is recruiting volunteers to work at the Burnt Island Lighthouse. If you are interested, contact Doug at 207-446-3051 or by email at Douglasgoldhirsch@gmail.com.

 

Linda Clapp introduced our newest club member, a Boothbay Region native, Desiree Scorcia. Desiree was greeted by all and we are looking forward to getting to know her through service in Rotary. Welcome Desiree.

 

The Seasonal Workers Bike Lending Program is open every Saturday until June 28th from 9:00 till 11:00 am. Also, every Thursday until June 26th from 5pm to 6pm. We require a $100 cash deposit at pick up, which is reimbursed when the bike is returned in good condition.

 

The Big, Gray Rotary Barn is a busy, hopping place every Saturday morning despite the dismal, cold, rainy weather every single Saturday morning. Don't hesitate to join us. We work hard, but have a lot of fun. There's a spot there for everyone. The sales at the Rotary Barn support our projects and programs, like the $10,000 in “Service Above Self” Scholarships and our financial support of the Rotary High School Interact Club.

 

We are accepting donations of furniture, household goods, art, boats, collectibles. Just call or text Greg at 207-619-1417 to arrange a pick up or drop off of your donations. Greg can also be reached by sending an email to rotarybarnpickup@gmail.com.

 

The Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club meets every Thursday at 6pm in our clubhouse at 66 Montgomery Rd, BBH 04538 for dinner, a speaker and camaraderie. We welcome visiting Rotarians and community members to join us. You'll be glad you did.