Projects and Events
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Rotary Reads to ME
Monthly Project
NEW in 2023, the Rotary Reads to ME program shares the love of reading in local students. Each month, Rotarians visit 1st grade classrooms, read to students, and talk about the idea of service in an effort to develop positive, lasting relationships between our club and future community leaders. -
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Aroostook River Fun Run
May 18, 2024
The Aroostook River Fun Run offers THREE unique routes: you can paddle, bike, walk, or run your way to the finish line! Proceeds directly benefit Caribou, Presque Isle, and Washburn Rotary Clubs -
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Spring Into Service
May 20-24th, 2024
This week long service initiative features one service project each day. We invite all businesses, community groups, and individuals to Spring Into Service with us! -
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Safe Steps
October and January deliveries
The Safe Steps: Sand and Salt for Seniors program provides five-gallon buckets of sand to those ages 55 or older living in Presque Isle, Easton, Mapleton, Chapman, and Castle Hill. The intent of the program is to help prevent falls during the winter. Over the last two years, about 300 buckets have been delivered. -
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Purple Pinkie Project
October 24
Each year, Rotarians partner with eight local schools and several businesses to raise money for the End Polio Now Campaign by setting up Purple Pinkie painting stations and sharing information about eradicating Polio. Since 1985, Rotary International has achieved a 99% reduction of polio worldwide, but there is still much needed work to be done. -
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Dessert Auction
November
This fun, community event happens just in time for Thanksgiving, which means you can cross dessert of your to-do list and support our club’s efforts! 2023’s event raised over $4,500! -
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Paul Harris Fellow Recogition
November
Each year, typically during Rotary Foundation month, the Presque Isle Rotary Club recognizes a few of our fellow community members and some of our own Rotarians with Paul Harris Fellowships. During this event -in the spirit of "service above self"- we recognize these individuals as Paul Harris Fellows for all they do in our community and in the world. -
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Thesaurus Day
January 18
On National Thesaurus Day, PI Rotarians visit 3rd grade classrooms in Presque Isle, Mapleton, Easton, and Ashland to distribute nearly 200 Thesauruses, engage in conversation about reading and writing, and to talk about the importance of service. -
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Presque Isle Rotary Amphitheater
We’ve launched a capital campaign to raise funds for the construction of a permanent amphitheater to be built in downtown PI. Want to support our fundraising efforts? Click below
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PI Rotary Auction
March 24-April 6, 2024
Entering its 76th year, the PI Rotary Auction is the club’s signature fundraising event. This year, there will be an online, silent, and live auction components followed by a community finale event! With over $30,000 in donated items to bid on, we have something for everyone!
Club Committees
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Local Service
This local community service committee works to plan and promote club events that take place throughout the year, engaging the full club in volunteer efforts. Examples of these events include: Safe Steps, Here We Come A Caroling, Spring into Service, Service Above Self Award recipient selection, amongst other collaborative efforts.
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Youth and Literacy
This group is responsible for identifying needs within the community that have emphasis on youth and/or literacy efforts and developing partnerships. Some examples of these events include: Literacy Tea, Maine Student Book Award program, and Family Fun on the Field Day. Additionally, this committee is responsible for coordinating the annual Thesaurus Day.
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Membership
The Membership Committee is primarily responsible to actively attract, retain and engage members helping them to understand and experience the benefits of belonging to this International Service Organization. Some examples of these membership efforts include New Member drives, existing Rotary Round Up activities, and connectivity amongst members, mentors, sponsors and potential members.
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Scholarship
The Scholarship Committee is responsible for overseeing the scholarship endowment funds and distributions as well as selecting the annual recipients each year.
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Foundation
The role of the Club Foundation Committee is to develop and implement a plan to support the Rotary Foundation through programs, project participation and financial contribution. The programs and projects range from local community ones to international ones. The committee also plans and develops the club’s Paul Harris Award Recognition Events each year.
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Fellowship
The Fellowship Committee coordinates directly with other committees and Executive Board. The purpose is to provide and enhance fellowship with the PI Rotary Club. The primary events every year are the Rotary Auction and year-end event(typically in June).