Tickets for PI Rotary’s Great Big Give Back available as expanded project returns with St. Patrick’s Day drawing set Presque Isle - The Presque Isle Rotary Club’s Great Big Give Back is back – with a St. Patrick’s Day drawing set for the even more impressive Great Big Basket raffle, and the addition of a big ticket item on-line auction. The project, initiated last fall, was postponed to the New Year after the overwhelmingly positive response and generous outpouring of support by area businesses and organizations had coordinators look to expand the effort and extend the timeline. The relaunched Great Big Give Back will feature a Great Big Basket raffle of five impressive baskets filled with both purchased and donated gift certificates and merchandise, each valued at almost $2,000. The dollar value of items is nearly double the initially announced $1,000 gift baskets organizers had hoped to promote. Along with the raffle, PI Rotarians have set aside 14 “big ticket” items – with a total value of more than $6,500 – that will bring a piece of the Club’s annual Rotary Auction into this pandemic-year alternative project. The overall activity will also move forward, as previously planned with two other components focused on encouraging community members to give back by both pledging to shop local and volunteering time.
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Great Big Give Back is BACK
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2021-01-25 05:00:00Z |
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Presque Isle - An overwhelmingly positive response and generous outpouring of support by area businesses and organizations to the Presque Isle Rotary Club’s 2020 Great Big Give Back has coordinators looking at expanding their efforts and extending the project timeline. Rotarians moved forward earlier this fall with their plans to purchase $5,000 in items from businesses and organizations that donated to its largest fundraiser over the past couple of years to create five “Great Big” gift baskets, valued at $1,000 each. Club members had planned to sell tickets on the baskets through mid-November for a drawing to benefit four worthy local causes. But, in true Aroostook County fashion, the generosity of the local community donors has yielded items valued at over $17,000 – more than three times what Rotarians set out to buy –to support the club and four designated community causes. “We never could have anticipated this kind of response when we began work on the Great Big Give Back, but we are so incredibly grateful for the community’s generosity,” said Rachel Rice, who along with fellow Presque Isle Rotarian Chantal Pelletier, are co-chairing this year’s unique auction replacement event. “As a result, we are tweaking plans for the project to reflect this positive development and so excited for the Great Big Give Back event we’ll be hosting a little later than originally planned.”
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Tremendous response by area businesses and organizations to PI Rotary’s Great Big Give Back prompts change in project timeline
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2020-11-02 05:00:00Z |
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Presque Isle - With an eye toward inspiring others to serve, by sharing the volunteerism of those who are making a difference, the Presque Isle Rotary Club is calling for the stories of Community Service Heroes. Rotarians, this week, officially launched a social media campaign asking Aroostook County residents who know of someone – youth or adult – that is making a positive impact to post their stories on Facebook and tag the PI Rotary Club. The call for Community Service Heroes is part of the Club’s recently announced Great Big Give Back initiative, which is a COVID-19 replacement project for Rotary’s annual auction. Club members are asking that hero stories be posted by the end of the day on September 24. Facebook posts should include the individual’s name, description of community service, and a brief reflection on what makes them a real Community Service Hero. The club will be showcasing three of the featured Community Service Heroes in a special Star-Herald newspaper insert for the Great Big Give Back in October.
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PI Rotary puts call out for Community Service Heroes who “Give Back” to inspire others
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2020-09-18 04:00:00Z |
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PI Rotary re-engineers 73rd Auction into Great Big Give Back to support community through challenging time Presque Isle – The impact of the global pandemic on our local community, especially area businesses, has prompted the Presque Isle Rotary Club to do something very different with its 73rd annual auction. The Great Big Give Back will provide Rotarians and community members the opportunity to support local businesses and organizations as well as four great community causes. Instead of the traditional solicitation of local businesses for donations that are auctioned to the highest bidder, the Presque Isle Rotary Club will buy $5,000 in items from those businesses that donated to its largest fundraiser in both 2018 and 2019. With the purchased items, Rotarians will create five Great Big gift baskets, valued at $1,000 each. Tickets for the gift baskets will be sold for $10 each, with proceeds from the raffle going to the Rotary Scholarship Fund, the United Way of Aroostook’s COVID-19 Response Fund, and the following 2021 events: the Crown of Maine Balloon Festival and the Northern Maine Fair.
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PI Rotary Announces Great Big Give Back Style Auction
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2020-09-03 04:00:00Z |
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Aroostook County – Now into its 72 nd year, the Presque Isle Rotary Auction continues to adjust with the changing times. The auction will now take place entirely online. Over 400 items valued at over $40, 000 have been donated by local businesses and will be auctioned off courtesy of Gregg Auctions online at www.greggauctions.com. Bidding is now open and is set to close on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 at 8 p.m . While the auction format may have changed, the spirit behind the auction remains the same. Proceeds from this year’s auction will benefit the Nordic Heritage Ski Center, Quoggy Jo Ski Center, Presque Isle Youth Hockey, and the Presque Isle Rotary Club Scholarship Fund.
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Presque Isle Rotary Club Prepares for its 72nd Annual Auction
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2019-10-30 04:00:00Z |
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Going Places Network announces major boost to The PI Loop with gift of new bus, state-of-the-art technology and community challenge match PRESQUE ISLE – Community members will have a brand new metro bus to ride on with state of the art technology to track its location and connect to the outside world while on board when The PI Loop fixed bus route launches in the Star City this October. A generous gift of more than $270,000 from Presque Isle native and philanthropist Mary Smith also includes a $50,000 challenge match to the Rotary and Kiwanis Club selected 2019 community project to raise funds for installation of bus shelters. “The Going Places Network has been planning to address transportation needs in Presque Isle for about a year. Thanks to Mrs. Smith's generous gift, The PI Loop will now contain state of the art technology, a metro bus that will allow for a comfortable experience for all riders, and a fixed loop service that will be rolling through the City before the snow falls,” said Jamie Chandler of ACAP, who along with LeRae Kinney of MSAD 1, co-chair the Going Places Network.
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Going Places Network Announcement
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2019-08-20 04:00:00Z |
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PRESQUE ISLE – Two local civic organizations have chosen Going Places Network’s “The PI Loop” as their Annual Community Project, which means the new bus route that is scheduled to begin in October will receive a boost of support and publicity in the coming months leading up to the Rotary Auction in November.
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Presque Isle Rotary and Kiwanis choose Going Places as Community Project
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2019-08-01 04:00:00Z |
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Aroostook County - The Presque Isle Rotary Club continued its seven decade tradition of supporting local non-profit organizations by recently dispersing funds raised during the 71st Annual Rotary Auction to their Auction Partners. Last November, nearly 500 items valued at more than $50,000, donated from businesses and organizations across Aroostook County and beyond, were auctioned off live on WAGM-TV and online by Gregg Auctions. The online component was new this year in an effort to bring the auction into the 21st Century. As technology and the way society consumes media changes, the auction needs to continue to adapt. The auction has been the organizations largest fundraiser for decades, and the goal is to keep it going.
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71st Annual Auction Wrap Up
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2019-05-13 04:00:00Z |
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In a sure sign that spring is finally arriving, the annual Aroostook River Fun Run will take place Saturday, May 18. This event offers a fun opportunity for individuals and families to get outside and enjoy the Aroostook River and the area around it. The Aroostook River Fun Run began 12 years ago as a partnership between the Presque Isle and Washburn Rotary Clubs to celebrate the tremendous resource that connects the two communities, the Aroostook River. That collaboration grew over the years to also include the Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle, Northern Light AR Gould Hospital and the Presque Isle Fish & Game Club. The event itself also grew to include more than just the traditional river race for paddlers in canoes and kayaks, with the addition of both a bike course and a 5K run/walk option.
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12th Annual Aroostook River Fun Run
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2019-04-25 04:00:00Z |
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Aroostook organizations encourage kind acts for Jan. 5 Day of Service for Maine Citizens PRESQUE ISLE – Responding to a call for statewide Day of Service for Maine Citizens on January 5, four Aroostook County civic-minded organizations are encouraging people to give back in their communities with acts of kindness. The Maine Commission for Community Service is coordinating the day at the request of Governor-elect Janet Mills, who officially takes office earlier in the week. United Way of Aroostook, Aroostook County Action Program, Presque Isle Rotary and Presque Isle Kiwanis are hoping a Day of Service for Maine Citizens will cause people to be mindful of how their small acts of kindness can have big impacts, and also set the stage for an entire year of giving in 2019. Giving can take on many forms, but for this January 5, it’s the small things that count as far as Sherry Locke, Executive Director of United Way and past president of Presque Isle Kiwanis, is concerned.
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Local Organizations Encourage Acts of Kindness
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2018-12-29 05:00:00Z |
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Presque Isle Rotary Club first-ever on-line auction now live; TV auction broadcast set for November 24 Aroostook County Child Advocacy Center and six other projects to benefit from funds raised Aroostook County - A seven-decade tradition has taken a big leap into the 21st century. For the first time ever, the Presque Isle Rotary Club has taken part of its annual auction on-line. Nearly 500 items valued at more than $50,000, donated from businesses and organizations across Aroostook County and beyond, can now be viewed, and are open for bidding, on the 71 st Annual Rotary Auction website at www.greggauctions.com. In addition to the on-line component, a live Auction broadcast is planned for Saturday, November 24, between 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. on WAGM-TV's Fox affiliate station (channel 12 for area Spectrum Cable subscribers) and will be simultaneously webcast on wagmtv.com.
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71st Annual Auction Is Just Around the Corner!
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2018-11-05 05:00:00Z |
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 Members of the Presque Isle Rotary Club recently installed new Officers Board Members and Committee Chairs for the 2018-2019 Rotary year, which runs July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Serving in leadership positions for the year are (seated, left to right): Matt Irwin, president nominee (2020-2021); Matthew Bouchard, assistant treasurer; Sue Brown, treasurer; Jason Parent, president (2018-2019); Clint Deschene, vice president/president-elect (2019-2020); Jan Lucas, secretary; and Nancy Allen, assistant secretary. Also serving in Rotary leadership are (standing, left to right): Rachel Rice, board member; Debbie Roark, board member/scholarship committee co-chair; Sarah Ennis, board member; Martin Puckett, board member; Ben Greenlaw, board member/sergeant-at-arms; Leigh Smith, board member; Ralph McPherson, Rotary Foundation committee chair; Brett Varnum mentoring committee co-chair; Kevin McCartney, service committee chair; and Karen Gonya, public relations committee chair. Missing from photo are: Mandy Pooler-Hall, immediate past president; Derik Smith, board member; Sharon Campbell, literacy committee chair; Gina LeBlanc-Eggert, membership committee chair; Steve St. Pierre, mentoring committee co-chair; Theresa Fowler, program committee chair; Scott Violette, scholarship committee co-chair; and Jordyn Madore, youth services committee chair.
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Introducing our 2018-2019 Officers, Directors & Committee Chairs
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2018-07-31 04:00:00Z |
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We would like to welcome our newest Rotarian, Scott LaFleur. He comes to us from Halifax, Nova Scotia. He recently purchased the Budget Traveler in Presque Isle and is completing a large renovation and rebranding project as the hotel is converted into a Best Western. Welcome Scott! (Pictured Left to Right is Past District Governor Michael MacPherson, Immediate Past President Mandy Pooler-Hall and Rotarian Scott LaFleur.)
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PI Rotary Club Inducts New Member!
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2018-07-31 04:00:00Z |
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2017-2018 Purple Pinkie Project Rotarian's visited local area schools to paint pinkies purple in support of Polio Eradication. For a $1 donation-the cost of a polio vaccine- children and adults could get their pinkie painted purple. The club raised $3,000 toward the effort which will allow for 3,000 children around the world to receive the life saving polio vaccine. Rotarian's always enjoy our time in the local school and spending time with the very excited kiddo's!
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2017-2018 Purple Pinkie Project
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2018-07-31 04:00:00Z |
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Rotary to honor Paul Harris Fellows The Presque Isle Rotary Club is hosting a recognition evening on Thursday, May 3, at Northern Maine Community College to honor several community members and Rotarians who are being named Paul Harris Fellows. “It is an honor to recognize these individuals,” said Rotarian Ralph McPherson, who is coordinating the event. “Ironically most don’t particularly want to be honored. They are doing great work locally and worldwide, not for the glory and recognition, but because it is important to them. They give of their time, talent and treasure to truly make a difference.” While McPherson, who is himself a Paul Harris Fellow, understands that sentiment, he is pleased to give these 10 individuals the recognition they deserve. Those being honored are: Scott Carlin, Joseph Clukey, William Guerrette, Gina LeBlanc-Eggert, Helen McConnell, Larry Shaw, Derik Smith and Stuart Wyckoff. Also being honored will be Joy Barresi Saucier, who was named a Paul Harris Fellow at a previous Rotary District Council meeting but will be recognized in her own community at this event. A special surprise presentation is also planned for an unnamed individual. The Paul Harris Fellow program recognizes individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. The honor was established in 1957 to show appreciation for contributions that support our Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Foundation grant. The honor is named for Paul Harris, the Chicago attorney who founded Rotary in 1905 so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas, form meaningful, lifelong friendships and give back to their communities. “We invited community members to join us as we celebrate these great people for all that they have done,” said McPherson. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar in the Akeley Student Center-Smith Wellness Center area of NMCC, followed by the presentation at 6:15 p.m. in the Edmunds Conference Center.
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Annual Paul Harris Recognition Event
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2018-04-27 04:00:00Z |
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Download the Registration Form Right Here On The Homepage!
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11th Annual Aroostook River Fun Run
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2018-03-27 04:00:00Z |
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Planning for the 71st Annual Rotary Auction has begun! We are looking to team with local non profit organizations to help fund their projects that will improve the lives of others. In addition, we are excited to announce we will continue our collaboration with the Presque Isle Kiwanis Club to jointly support a larger Community Project. Applications for both regular auction proceed partners and Community Project Partners can be found to the right hand side of the homepage. The deadline for submitting an application is Friday, April 20, 2018. Please contact us for more information.
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PI Rotary Solicits Community Project and Regular Auction Proceed Partners for 2018 Rotary Auction
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2018-03-27 04:00:00Z |
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November 17 Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting set for Presque Isle Rotary Auction Store in Aroostook Centre Mall; listing of items for 70th Annual TV Auction with $40,000+ in merchandise now available
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Rotary Auction Store Room Grand Opening
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The Presque Isle Rotary Auction is Now Happening Online! In addition to our continued partnership with WAGM TV, we have now added an Online Only auction component. The Live TV Auction will be held on WAGM TV on Saturday, November 24th from 12pm-6pm. Pre-bidding for TV Auction items has begun on Gregg Auctions website. Bidding for these items will conclude during the Live TV Auction. Our Online Only items will be up for bid on Gregg Auctions website until December 2, 2018 @ 4:00pm. The PI Rotary has again team up with the PI Kiwanis Club to raise money for the Children's Advocacy Center. Funds will go to assisting the new facility in provide local services to children and families who are victims of sexual assault. You can find links to Gregg Auctions website, the Auction Item Listing and our Store Hours on this page. For more information you can find us on Facebook or contact a PI Rotarian.
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71st Annual Auction Announcement!
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2017-10-20 04:00:00Z |
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The Presque Isle, Washburn and Caribou Rotary Clubs and the Presque Isle Kiwanis Club are teaming up to present the 10th annual Aroostook River Fun Run, taking place this year on May 20. Registration will be under way from 8:30-9:30 and the race begins at 10 a.m. The registration fee is $10 for adults, $7 for 18 and under. T-shirts will be ordered for all who pre-register and pay by May 1. To register, check out the registration form here. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Francis Malcolm Science Center.
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10th annual Aroostook River Fun Run takes place May 20
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2017-04-19 04:00:00Z |
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The 69th Annual Auction is a Wrap! Big changes were made this year including 15-minute auction blocks, item display set, online streaming and a new set in the Red Room at the Northeastland Hotel. In total, $75,000 was raised to support local non-profit organizations.The Presque Isle Rotary Club also teamed with the Wintergreen Art Center for the second annual "Chair"ity Auction. In addition to all that action, this years Special Project was the Aroostook Youth Football Program where funds were raised for the construction of a new football field.
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69th Annual Auction is a Wrap!
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This years Rotary Auction is set to begin in just two weeks! Check out the Auction link to find out more information about the Auction or follow us on facebook. You can view the booklet, proceed partner vignettes, art items and much more! We have some very exciting changes planned for this years auction. Continue reading to learn more about this years auctions and a little more about those fun new changes!
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69th Annual Auction Begins in 2 weeks!
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2016-11-14 05:00:00Z |
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We are so very proud to announce that the 2016-2017 Rotary District 7810 District Governor is our very own Ginny Joles! On June 27, Ginny along with the clubs incoming officers and board members were inducted into their new positions.
Pictured Left to Right: Past DG Brett Varnum, Past DG Michael MacPherson, Past DG Tom Gagnon, District Governor Ginny Joles & her husband Jerry, Assistant District Governor Floyd Rockholt, Past ADG Nancy Fletcher, Past ADG Ralph McPherson
Back Row Left To Right: Board Member Rachel Rice, Past President Frank Bemis, Secretary Jennifer Flynn, Treasurer Floyd Rockholt, Board Member Clint Deschaine, DG Ginny Joles,
Front Row Left to Right President Elect Mandy Pooler-Hall, President Gina LeBlanc-Eggert, Vice President Jason Parent.
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Club Inducts 2016-2017 Officers
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2016-07-14 04:00:00Z |
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The 2016 Rotary District 7810 Conference will be held in Presque Isle this year on August 26 & 27. We are so happy to host Rotarian's and their families from all over Northern Maine and New Brunswick. The weekend will be filled with informational sessions, guest speakers, fellowship activities, and banquets. Click the link below to visit the District Conference website for more information and registrations forms.
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Presque Isle to Host 2016 District 7810 Conference
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2016-07-14 04:00:00Z |
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Presque Isle Rotary Club members recently completed the 3rd Annual Downing Park Cleanup. In 2014, the PI Rotary began assisting the Presque Isle Gardening Club with this effort. Rotarian's gathered to rake, weed and mulch the gardens along the bike path between State & Academy Streets-otherwise known as Downing Park.
Pictured left to right: John DeFelice, Jim Bubar, Gina LeBlanc-Eggert & daughter Abigail, Floyd Rockholt, Clint Deschaine & daughter Reagen & Mandy Pooler Hall & daughter Brooke.
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3rd Annual Downing Park Cleanup
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Auction Co-Chairs Mandy Pooler-Hall & Jason Parent along with the Presque Isle Rotary Club are excited to announce the 2016 Rotary Auction Proceed Partners.
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The 69th Annual Auction Proceed Partners Announced!
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The 2016 Aroostook River Fun Run is now accepting pre-registrations!
The 2016 Aroostook River Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, May 14. Links to the Flyer and Registration Form can be found on the lower right hand corner of this page. You can download the form from the website or pick one up at the Star Herald Office 40 North Street Suite B. Forms are to be returned to the Presque Isle Rotary Club at PO Box 641, Presque Isle, ME 04769. The race will begin at Thomas Park in Washburn at 10:00 am and will end at the Presque Isle Fish & Game Club where a Race Awards will be presented and a BBQ Lunch will be served. This event is sponsored by the Presque Isle & Washburn Rotary Clubs. It is always a funfilled event. We hope you can join us!
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2016 Aroostook River Fun Run
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2016-04-15 04:00:00Z |
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The Presque Isle Rotary Club and the Presque Isle Kiwanis Club held a special joint meeting on March 22 at the Northeastland Hotel, welcoming U.S. Senator Susan M. Collins for an update on efforts underway in Washington, D.C. The Senator spoke before a packed audience about everything from efforts to prevent scams targeting senior citizens to work underway to support business growth in Aroostook County.
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Rotarians, Kiwanians welcome Senator Collins
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2016-03-24 04:00:00Z |
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Planning for the 69th Annual Rotary Auction is in full swing! We are looking to team with local non profit organizations to help fund their projects that will improve the lives of others. For more information and an application please click on the link entitled "2016 Auction Funds Request Packet" which can be found on the lower right hand corner of this webpage. The deadline for submitting an application is Friday March 25, 2016. Please contact Mandy Pooler-Hall or Jason Parent for more information.
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The Presque Isle Rotary Club is looking for its 2016 Auction Proceed Partners!
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Several Aroostook County Rotarians traveled to Houlton on Dec. 21 to deliver a presentation about Project GIIVE 2017. Project GIIVE (Guatemalan Infrastructure Improvement Venture) is a joint effort among the Rotary Clubs of Caribou, Fort Fairfield, Limestone, Mars Hill, Presque Isle, Washburn, and Perth-Andover, New Brunswick that has been proposed to meet the needs of a village near the city of Monterrico, Guatemala, in cooperation with the Guatemalan Rotary Club La Ermita. The clubs are seeking a grant that would help to pay for eco-stoves, water filtration devices, and eco-toilets. Pictured are, from left, Virginia Joles, Incoming District Governor; Carl Young, President, Fort Fairfield Club; Josie Lopez, member, Fort Fairfield Club; Matthew Nightingale, President, Houlton Club; Gina LeBlanc-Eggert, Vice President, Presque Isle Club; and Ed Wright, Foundation Chair, Mars Hill Club.
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Rotarians deliver Project GIIVE presentation
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2015-12-31 05:00:00Z |
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The Presque Isle Rotary Club recently inducted two new members—Brian Carpenter, SAD1 Superintendent, and Garrett Cushman, owner of Cushman and Sons, Inc.--during a regular meeting, held on Mondays at Noon at the Northeastland Hotel. Pictured are, from left, Past President Jeff Pangburn, Carpenter, Cushman, and President Frank Bemis.
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Welcome to our new Rotarians!
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2015-12-31 05:00:00Z |
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The Presque Isle Rotary Club wrapped up its 68th annual Radio and TV Auction on a high note, raising more than $92,000 during the three-night event and doubling its $25,000 fundraising goal for its Special Project.
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Club doubles Special Project goal during 68th Auction
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2015-12-08 05:00:00Z |
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Auction co-chairs Gina LeBlanc-Eggert and Mandy Pooler-Hall, and all members of the Presque Isle Rotary Club would like to thank the community for an incredible 68th Annual Rotary Auction!! Not only we have an unprecedented year with the regular auction, raising more than $42,000 (including the CHAIR-ity effort we undertook with Wintergreen Arts Center), we raised $50,000 for this year's Special Project, Quoggy Jo Ski Center. To see details about this year's event, visit our Auction webpage or check out the photos on our facebook page. Read on for Store Room hours.
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PI Rotary Club's 68th Annual Radio/TV Auction a Success!
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2015-12-05 05:00:00Z |
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The Presque Isle Rotary Club is gearing up for its 68th annual Radio and TV Auction, which will be held on Tuesday, Dec.1, Wednesday, Dec. 2, and Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, and broadcast live from the Northeastland Hotel. Co-Chairs Gina LeBlanc-Eggert and Mandy Pooler-Hall and more than 100 Presque Isle Rotarians are hard at work preparing for this year’s auction, which will benefit seven non-profit organizations in the region, as well as raise funds for this year’s special project, Quoggy Jo Ski Center.
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Presque Isle Rotary Club prepares for its charity event of the year—68th Presque Isle Rotary Club Auction
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2015-12-03 05:00:00Z |
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With the help of the Rotary Clubs in Caribou, Fort Fairfield, Limestone, Mars Hill and Washburn, the University of Maine at Presque Isle and the Presque Isle Rotary Club are declaring their 4th annual World Polio Day and Purple Pinkie Project celebration—which spread throughout central Aroostook County and was held between Oct. 17 and 25—a big success. All activities helped to raise awareness of Rotary International’s efforts to eradicate polio worldwide. Combined efforts among the clubs helped to raise $2,600 for that global effort.
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4th annual World Polio Day and Purple Pinkie Project a success
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2015-11-16 05:00:00Z |
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The Presque Isle Rotary Club is pleased to announce that the Star City will be welcoming Rotary International delegates and District 7810 leaders to meet with local club leaders for training and to learn details about a collaborative Future Visions Grant.
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Rotary International delegates visit PI
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2015-10-28 04:00:00Z |
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 The Presque Isle Rotary Club and the University of Maine at Presque Isle are joining forces to host their Fourth Annual World Polio Day and Purple Pinkie Project celebration and this year, with the help of the Rotary Clubs in Caribou, Fort Fairfield, Limestone, Mars Hill and Washburn, the celebration will once again spread throughout central Aroostook County.
A slate of activities will take place between Oct. 17 and Oct. 25 to celebrate World Polio Day, which takes place Oct. 23. All activities are meant to raise awareness of Rotary International’s efforts to eradicate polio worldwide and to raise money -- $1 at a time – to go toward that global effort.
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Purple Pinkie Project returns!!
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2015-10-21 04:00:00Z |
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The Presque Isle Rotary Club was pleased to honor eight individuals during its Paul Harris Recognition Evening, held on Thursday, Sept. 17 at the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Center for Innovative Learning. Honorees for the evening included Luther J. “Jim” Bubar, Jr., Dr. Donald Cassidy, Jr., Gregg Collins, Christopher Condon, Nancy Fletcher, Larry LaPlante, Charles Violette, and Dottie Wheeler.
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Club hosts Paul Harris Recognition Event
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Presque Isle Rotary Club members were in attendance at this year's District Conference, which took place in Moncton, New Brunswick, on Sept. 11-13. Keynote speaker for this year's conference was Mike K. McGovern, past Vice Chair of the Rotary Foundation and current Chairman of the International Polio Plus Committee, is a member of the Rotary Club of South Portland-Cape Elizabeth, and has traveled extensively for the eradication of polio.
Pictured above with McGovern (center) are, from left, Presque Isle Rotary Club President Frank Bemis, District Governor Elect Ginny Joles, Presque Isle Rotary Club Treasurer and Assistant District Governor Floyd Rockholt, and Presque Isle Rotary Club President Elect Gina LeBlanc-Eggert.
Also during the conference, the Presque Isle club received a District Governor's Citation for the work it has done during its past two Rotary Auctions to raise thousands of dollars in funds for two Special Projects, the Aroostook House of Comfort and the Presque Isle Community Center. Above, Presque Isle Rotary Club President Frank Bemis receives the citation from Mike Walsh, Director Shelter Box Canada Board and Past District Governor.
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2015 District Conference
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2015-09-17 04:00:00Z |
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The Presque Isle Rotary Club recently honored Ed and Barbara Hews with Paul Harris Fellow awards, one of the most prestigious awards in Rotary. The couple, who have been married for (70) years, received their awards for a lifetime of service to their community and their many contributions to the club.
Pausing for a photo after the recognition presentation are, from left, front row, past Presque Isle Rotary Club President Mike MacPherson; Debi Hews; Jane Lockhart; Paul Harris Award recipients Ed and Barbara Hews, and Presque Isle Rotary Club President Elect Gina LeBlanc-Eggert; back row, Mark Hews; Jay Lockhart; and Suzanne and Ray Hews (son of Ed Hews and also a past President of the Presque Isle Rotary Club).
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Ed and Barbara Hews receive Paul Harris Awards
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2015-07-27 04:00:00Z |
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During its July 6 meeting, the Presque Isle Rotary Club installed new officers and set its board of directors for 2015-2016. The Club was also pleased to host Wayne Wornes, the new District Governor for Rotary District 7810, and his wife Sylvie Wornes during the meeting. Pictured are, from left, front row: Wayne Wornes, Jennifer Flynn, Secretary; outgoing President Scott Violette; incoming President Frank Bemis; President Elect Gina LeBlanc-Eggert; Amanda Hall, 2nd Vice President, and daughter Brooke; and Sylvie Wornes; back row: District Governor Elect Ginny Joles; Floyd Rockholt, Treasurer and Assistant District Governor; board members Rachel Rice, Leigh Smith and Derik Smith; Adam Bither, Sergeant at Arms; board member Jason Parent; Tony Phillips, Assistant Treasurer; board member Matt Irwin; and Theresa Fowler, Assistant Secretary. Not pictured were board members Sharon Campbell, Rick Duncan, Sue Bernard, and Toby Plummer.
Below, Outgoing Presque Isle Rotary Club President Scott Violette congratulates incoming Presque Isle Rotary Club President Frank Bemis as he begins his term for 2015-2016. Behind them is a banner with the theme Rotary International President K.R. Ravindran has chosen for 2015-2016: Be a Gift to the World. Ravindran is urging Rotary members to give the gifts of time, talent, and knowledge to improve lives in communities across the globe.
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2015-2016 Officers, Board Members installed
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2015-07-08 04:00:00Z |
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The Presque Isle Rotary Club is pleased to welcome two new members--Jordyn Madore, Aroostook Aspirations Initiative Internship Coordinator (pictured above, at right, with Past President Sharon Campbell) and Clint Deschene, SAD1 Assistant Superintendent for Business (pictured below, at right, with President Scott Violette.
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Welcome to our newest Rotarians!
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2015-06-12 04:00:00Z |
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Presque Isle Rotary Club members teamed up to clean up Downing Park in Presque Isle. Members raked, weeded, and mulched the gardens along the bike path between State Street and Academy Street over the last few weeks.
Pictured are, from left, front row: Don Samiya, Martin Puckett, Brooklyn Hall, and Abigail Eggert; back row: Floyd Rockholt, Lori Samiya, Mandy Pooler-Hall, and Gina LeBlanc-Eggert.
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Downing Park Cleanup
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2015-06-12 04:00:00Z |
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The Presque Isle Rotary Club invites you to register for the 2015 Aroostook River Fun Run! The race will be held on Saturday May 16th, with a 10:00 am start time. Registration 8-9:30 a.m. at Washburn’s Thomas Brewer Park. Award Ceremony and BBQ Lunch to follow at the conclusion of the race at the Presque Isle Fish & Game Club. A link to the Registration Form can be found under "Home Page Download Files" on right side of this page.
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2015 Aroostook River Fun Run
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2015-04-09 04:00:00Z |
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Josefina (Josie) Lopez, Fort Fairfield Rotary Club member, recently traveled to Guatemala, Central America, to take part in a Rotary World Service Project (WSP). Lopez joined fellow Rotarians from Duluth, Minnesota, in building a multipurpose room and sports court at the La Curvina School in Monterrico, Guatemala. The Rotarians also provided the local population with over 450 toothbrushes and toothpaste tubes, a portion of which were donated by local dentist, and Presque Isle Rotarian, Dr. Donald Cassidy.
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Local Rotarian returns from service trip to Guatemala
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2015-03-23 04:00:00Z |
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The Presque Isle Rotary Club is in the planning phase for the 68th Annual Rotary Auction, to raise funds for local charities and non-profit organizations. This year, the Auction will be held Tuesday through Thursday, December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2015.
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Presque Isle Rotary Club Invites Organizations to Submit for Funds
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2015-03-06 00:00:00Z |
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The Presque Isle Rotary Club wrapped up its 67th annual Radio and TV Auction on a high note, raising more than $410,000 during the three-night event and surpassing its $25,000 fundraising goal for its special project—by more than $300,000.
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67th Annual Presque Isle Rotary Auction a success
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2014-12-16 00:00:00Z |
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 The Presque Isle Rotary Club recently inducted its newest member—Jan Lucas, event coordinator at the Hampton Inn in Presque Isle, during its regular meeting on Dec. 15. Pictured are, from left, Past President Jane Towle, Lucas, and President Scott Violette.
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Welcome to our newest Rotarian, Jan Lucas!
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2014-12-16 00:00:00Z |
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 The Presque Isle Rotary Club recently inducted its newest member—Daryl Boucher, TAMC Director of Emergency and Critical Care Services, during its regular meeting on Dec. 1. Pictured are, from left, Past President Joy Barresi Saucier, Boucher, and President Scott Violette.
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Welcome to our newest Rotarian, Daryl Boucher
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2014-12-04 00:00:00Z |
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 The Presque Isle Rotary Club held its 9th annual Thesaurus Project, this year donating nearly 200 age-appropriate thesauruses to 3rd grade students in Ashland, Easton, Mapleton, and Presque Isle. The Club started this project as a way to promote literacy efforts and to raise awareness of Rotary in the local community.
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Club celebrates literacy with Thesaurus Day at local schools
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2014-12-04 00:00:00Z |
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The Presque Isle Rotary Club is proud to announce that its 67th Annual TV and Radio Auction is officially underway! To get details on all the action--including our live stream, a PDF of our auction booklet, recipient videos, and information about our Special Project and Art Auction--please click the Auction link at the top of the page or click here. 
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67th Annual Presque Isle Rotary Club Auction underway
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2014-12-03 00:00:00Z |
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The Presque Isle Rotary Club recently inducted its newest member—Jason House, a commercial lender with TD Bank, during its regular meeting on Nov. 17. Pictured are, from left, Past President Mike Kelley, House, and President Scott Violette.
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Welcome to our newest Rotarian, Jason House!
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2014-11-17 05:00:00Z |
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The Presque Isle Rotary Club is pleased to welcome two new members—Chris Dare, a local pastor (pictured above with Past President Mike MacPherson and President Scott Violette) and Paul Howlett, a local clergyman (pictured below with 2nd Vice President Gina LeBlanc-Eggert and Past President Floyd Rockholt).
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Welcome to new Rotarians, Chris Dare and Paul Howlett!
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2014-11-14 00:00:00Z |
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 With the help of the Rotary Clubs in Caribou, Fort Fairfield, Limestone and Washburn, the University of Maine at Presque Isle and the Presque Isle Rotary Club are declaring their 3rd annual World Polio Day and Purple Pinkie Project celebration—which spread throughout central Aroostook County and was held between Oct. 18 and 25—a big success. All activities helped to raise awareness of Rotary International’s efforts to eradicate polio worldwide. Combined efforts among the clubs helped to raise an estimated $2,600 for that global effort.
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3rd annual World Polio Day and Purple Pinkie Project a success
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2014-11-13 00:00:00Z |
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The Presque Isle Rotary Club is pleased to welcome five new members: Dr. Larry Feinstein, University of Maine at Presque Isle Assistant Professor of Biology; Dennis Koch, UMPI Director of Residence Life; Ben Greenlaw, Principal of Presque Isle High School; Mark White, PIHS Athletic Director (White, Greenlaw, Koch and Feinstein are pictured above with President Scott Violette); and Shawn Berube, of the local Social Security Administration office (pictured below with 2nd Vice President Gina Eggert-Leblanc and Past President Tony Sullivan).
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Welcome to our newest Rotarians!
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2014-10-30 00:00:00Z |
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Help us to END POLIO NOW!
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2014-10-22 00:00:00Z |
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 The Presque Isle Rotary Club and the University of Maine at Presque Isle are joining forces to host their Third Annual World Polio Day and Purple Pinkie Project celebration and this year, with the help of the Rotary Clubs in Caribou, Fort Fairfield, Limestone and Washburn, the celebration is going to spread throughout central Aroostook County. A slate of activities will take place between Oct. 18 and Oct. 26 to celebrate World Polio Day, which takes place Oct. 24. All activities are meant to raise awareness of Rotary International’s efforts to eradicate polio worldwide and to raise money -- $1 at a time – to go toward that global effort.
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Aroostook Rotary clubs, UMPI present 3rd annual World Polio Day/Purple Pinkie Project
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2014-10-21 00:00:00Z |
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The Presque Isle Rotary Club is pleased to welcome Janet Marr, of Maine Benefits Group, to the club.
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Welcome to our newest Rotarian, Janet Marr!
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2014-10-05 00:00:00Z |
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Norman is 89 years old. He's played golf every day since his retirement over 20 years ago. One day he arrives home upset. "That's it," he tells his wife. "I'm giving up golf. My eyesight is so bad that once I hit the ball I can't see where the dang thing goes."
His wife sympathises and makes him a hot cup of tea. As they sit down she says, "Why don't you take my brother with you and give it one last try."
"That's a terrible idea" says Norman, "your brother's 102 years old. How could he help?"
"He may be 102 years old", says the wife, "but his eyesight is perfect."
Norman figured he'd give it a try So the next day he heads off to the golf course with his brother-in-law. He tees up, takes a mighty swing and squints down the fairway.
He turns to the brother-in-law and says, "Did you see the ball?"
"Of course I did!" replied the brother-in-law. "I have perfect eyesight".
"Where did it go?" says Norman.
"Where did what go?
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Joke of the Week 9-22-14
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2014-09-22 00:00:00Z |
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It's an exciting time to be a Rotarian!
And it will never be more exciting in 2014 than in Moncton between September 18th and 21st at the District 7810 Annual Conference as we Light Up Rotary!
District Governor Elect Mike Walsh, his wife Francine Fournier- Walsh, Conference Chair Wayne Wornes and all the Clubs in South-Eastern New Brunswick extend a warm invitation to come to this years Conference.
We have a jam packed and fun agenda, including a return of Casino Night and a concurrent Rotary Youth Conference as well.
We have thought of everything, even babysitting, if you want to bring the whole family to Moncton to enjoy all we have to offer!
So check out our site and register as soon as you can!
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2014 District Conference
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2014-09-19 00:00:00Z |
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A couple were Christmas shopping. The shopping center was packed , and as the wife walked through one of the malls she was surprised when she looked around to find that her husband was nowhere to be seen. She was quite upset because they had a lot to do and she became so worried that she called him on her mobile phone to ask him where he was.
In a quiet voice he said, "Do you remember the jewelers we went into about five years ago where you fell in love with that diamond necklace that we couldn't afford, and I told you that I would get it for you one day?"
The wife choked up and started to cry and said, "Yes, I do remember that shop."
He replied, "Well, I'm in the bar next door."
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Joke of the Week 9/15/14
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2014-09-15 00:00:00Z |
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 Members of the Presque Isle Rotary Club have partnered with the Presque Isle Garden Club to help clean up and beautify Downing Park in Presque Isle.
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Downing Park Clean Up
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2014-06-27 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Scott Violette on Jun 17, 2014
We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world.
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Quote of the Week - Who Said It?
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2014-06-18 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Scott Violette on Jun 17, 2014
An optimist is the human personification of spring.
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Thought for the Week - Who Said It?
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2014-06-18 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Scott Violette on Jun 17, 2014
Here you can post little tidbits of information, reminders, or anything else!
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Mark Your Calendars!
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2014-06-18 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Scott Violette
Welcome to our Rotary Club!
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Welcome to our new website!
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Scott Violette
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Posted by Scott Violette
ClubRunner secures all your private information using the latest security technologies. Hosted in a world class data centre with redundant power, Internet backbones and 24/7 security and monitoring, you can rest assured that your club data is safe and protected. Your members' contact information is secured behind unique logins and passwords. Access to information is also restricted, for example, a member can only view the list of members, but can modify his or her own personal information.
Data on the server is protected by TCP/IP filtering, firewall and anti-virus software that protect against any unauthorized intrusion. Backups of data are made daily and stored off-site.
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Security and Integrity of Your Data
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Scott Violette
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Posted by Scott Violette
ClubRunner makes it easy to publish your weekly Club eBulletin, and send to all members and friends of the club, by incorporating home page stories and events with the push of a button.
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Integrated eBulletin for Easier Communication
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Scott Violette
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