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37 4th Street
Old Town, ME 04468
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Rotary Holiday Activities

Christmas Party!

Children of all ages enjoyed the Old Town Rotary Club's annual Christmas Party at the Elks Lodge on Thursday, December 13. Santa and Mrs. Claus distributed presents to children of Rotarians and friends of Rotary.

A special treat was gingerbread cookies supplied by LaBree's Bakery, which were decorated with lots of frosting in holiday colors.

Stocking Stuffers

The week before the Christmas party, Rotarians and friends spent Thursday evening stuffing Christmas stockings to be distributed to students at Old Town Elementary School. There were tables full of mittens, books, toys, and other gifts, and each Rotarian stuffed them into three to five stockings.

On Friday, President DJ (center) delivered the stockings to Old Town Elementary School, where they were accepted by Principal Jeanna Tuell (left).

Hunters Breakfast

Oct. 4, 2018 - Chili Cook-Off

Keri Denis and Don Sturgeon sample all four entries in the club's Chili Cook-Off.

Linda Bryant wins Old Town Rotary Chili Cook-Off by 1 vote margin

Linda Bryant won the club's Chili Cook-Off by a single vote at the October 4th meeting. Rotarians were invited to prepare a batch of their favorite chile recipe, and club members received a cup from each of the four crock pots. After sampling the four entries, club members cast their ballots and were able to take seconds of their favorite chili (and their second or third favorites as well).

In addition to Linda, chili crock pots were entered by Tamara Saarinen, Deanie Greenleaf, and DJ Whitmore.

Linda's chili received one more vote than Tamara's chili, which was made with chicken and chicken sausage.

In addition to receiving bragging rights, Linda was allowed to donate the proceeds to her preferred charity, was was the club's "Birthday Bags" project. The cook-off proceeds totaled $226, which was augmented by $223 that was donated by club members to help fill the Birthday Bags.

Rotarians help Old Town celebrate Riverfest

Scooping free ice cream Friday night at Riverfest.

Old Town Rotarians participated in the city's Riverfest celebration September 28 and 29 with several different activities. First, on Friday night (Sept. 28), club members scooped free ice cream into several hundred cones for Riverfest participants. Second, on Saturday morning, a team of Rotarians marched in the parade and tossed candy to children along Stillwater Avenue and Main Street. Third, after the parade, club members served chicken barbecue, selling out early in the afternoon. Linda Bryant organized the chicken barbecue with the assistance of a crew that gathered at the Bryant homestead Friday night to parboil the chicken.

Free Ice Cream on Friday night

Chicken Barbecue on Saturday

The most important meeting in our Rotary year: September 27, 2018!

Posted by Corina Larsen

The District Governor visits the Rotary Club of Old Town

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19 teams enjoy perfect day for golf; club raises close to $6,000 for Rotary charities

Rotary Golf Tournament successful

August 30--UMaine 35, UNH 7

Rotarians and friends watch at Maine overpowers UNH, 35-7, at Alfond Stadium

August 16 - Ray Ruby, Maine Cancer Foundation

President Elect Lisa Gallant with Ray Ruby of the Maine Cancer Foundation, who spoke to the club on August 16 on Reducing the Impact of Cancer in Maine

July 26 - 5 Rotarians named Paul Harris Fellows

From left: Past President Doug, Linda and Buggsy Bryant, Mischelle Adams, Steve Russell, Ben Smith, Robin Merchant, and President DJ.

Five Old Town Rotarians have been recognized as Paul Harris Fellows. They were presented with their Paul Harris pins and medallions at the club's Thursday night meeting on July 26. The Paul Harris Fellows are Mischelle Adams, club treasurer; Steve Russell, House committee chair; Robin Merchant, Assistant District Governor; and Linda and Buggsy Bryant--two club members who don't hold a formal office but get lots of different things done. The fellows were nominated by Past President Doug Marchio. Assisting in the presentation were President DJ Whitmore and Foundation Chair Ben Smith.

July 26 - Tess Greene gives classification talk

Tess Greene, commercial lender, Penobscot County Federal Credit Union, talks about her banking and personal history.

June 14th - Road Trip to Sarah's House

Old Town Rotarians enjoy dinner, camaraderie at Sarah's House

CHECK PRESENTATION--After dinner, the club presented a check for $13,500 to Delores Landry, Executive Director of Sarah's House. From left, Old Town Rotary Club President Doug Marchio, Sarah's House Campaign Chair Judy Collier, Delores, and Rev. James Haddix, President of the Board of Directors for Sarah's House. In the foreground is Ian Whitmore, son of incoming President DJ Whitmore, who brought in a sack full of money (about $50) that he requested in lieu of birthday presents so he could donate it to Sarah's House.

Memorial Day Parade

Old Town Rotarians cook hot dogs, serve lunch to veterans and others celebrating Memorial Day

The Rotary cooking/serving crew--Jane and Chuck Veeder, Corina Larsen, Steve Russell, Steve Johnston, Tamara Saarinen, Izzy Larsen, and Josh Hamilton. Not present for photo: Lisa Gallant and her sister Terri and Frank Greenleaf. Photo by Dave Wollstadt.