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We are a diverse group that shares a commitment to volunteer projects, both local and international. For 60 years, this Club has tackled projects, including the construction of the picnic shelter at Ft. Williams, construction of the skating shelter at Mill Creek Park, restoration and maintenance of Bug Lighthouse, support for the design process of the Children's Garden at Ft Williams, ongoing support for the South Portland Food Cupboard, youth literacy programs, scholarships for SP & CE High Schools and SMCC students. We have provided ongoing funds to help eradicate polio and collected crutches and mobility devices for African nations. Working together on these projects is rewarding and fun.

We are always welcoming new people to our Club who want to give back to the community and enjoy good fellowship. If you are interested in finding out more about Rotary in general and our Club in particular, please submit a membership information request.

RYLA 2022

Posted on Apr 07, 2022

Our Rotary Club will send up to 10 students each from South Portland and Cape Elizabeth high schools to leadership camp at Camp Hinds in Raymond, Maine. All expenses are paid - primarily from the money we make at our annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale in Mill Creek Park.

Interested High School Sophomores can obtain an application here. Be sure to download the application instructions. The deadline for submitting completed applications is ~~April 30, 2022~~ has been extended! Selected students will need to complete a RYLA form, as well as parental consent and medical examination form from a health care provider.

Additional information is available from the FAQ, brochure and the RYLA web page.

There are a limited number of spaces available for exceptional juniors and seniors who aspire to return as counselors in the future. If you are an interested junior or senior, please send your contact information to this address.

About Rotary

The South Portland-Cape Elizabeth (SP-CE) Rotary Club is 100% volunteer-run. We do good things in our community. We also do good things throughout the world.

Polio

We nowadays take for granted that Rotary is a well-respected and trusted partner of UNICEF and the CDC in its efforts to eradicate polio. And that level of trust is so high that as John LoBosco pointed out 2 weeks ago, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has chosen to partner with our Rotary Foundation. But 30 years ago public health leaders were very skeptical of both the feasibility of Rotary’s plans to wipe out polio in a country by country campaign, but also of its ability to bring real money to the table.

From Doing Good in the World, the Inspiring Story of the Rotary Foundation’s First 100 Years by David C. Forward

More than 16,000 Rotarians from every continent jammed into the Philadelphia Convention Center on May 24, 1988. While they enjoyed the entertainment and workshops and inspiring speakers, every single attendee had one question on his or her mind: “Did we make it?”

Calendars

Did you know that if your calendar is from Google, Outlook, or Apple, you can have club or district activities automatically show on your calendar?

It's pretty easy to set up, just go to the club or district calendar and click on the "Subscribe to Calendar" button. Once there you copy the link provided, which will get you a pop up like the picture below.

Smartphone apps for Rotary - Take 2

Posted by Scott Irving

They're back! Clubrunner has released a smartphone application for Rotarians. They are improved, provide more information, and are available for Android and Apple Ios.

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60th Anniversary Celebration at Sable Oaks

May 25, 2022

Donna Anderson, Director, OLLI

Jun 01, 2022 6:30 PM

Lifelong Learning

Club Foundation Event (tentative date)

Jun 08, 2022 6:30 PM

Susan Black, M.D., Pres., Brunswick Coastal Rotary

Jun 15, 2022 6:30 PM

Helping Pregnant Women in Burundi

No Meeting

Jun 22, 2022

Club Changeover Night

Jun 29, 2022 6:30 PM

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60th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
Sable Oaks Sheraton

May 25, 2022
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
South Portland Food Cupboard Donation Processing
South Portland Food Cupboard

May 26, 2022
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Club Meeting
SMCC Oceanside Dining Hall

Jun 01, 2022
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Club Meeting
SMCC Oceanside Dining Hall

Jun 08, 2022
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Family Fun Day
Jun 18, 2022
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Changeover Meeting
Jun 29, 2022

Shelter Box

Cape Elizabeth-South Portland Rotary Club is a ShelterBox "Silver Hero Award" recipient. The Silver Hero award recognizes the club's outstanding dedication and support. Use this locator to discover the locations of our ShelterBoxes.

Fellowships, Action Groups and Community Corps, oh my!

Rotary isn't just Rotary clubs. There are the commonly known Interact, and Rotaract too. But do you know about Fellowships, Action Groups and Community Corps?