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WELCOME TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTH PORTLAND-CAPE ELIZABETH

We meet
6:15 pm Wednesdays
Purpoodock Club
300 Spurwink Ave
Cape Elizabeth, Maine

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Rotary 4 Way Test

Of the things we think, say or do:

Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Thank you for your interest in Rotary and in our South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Club.

We are a diverse group of 60 men and women of all ages and backgrounds who share a commitment to projects both local and international in scope. Members of the Club have many unique talents and for over 50 years of service we have tackled varied projects including 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 that were sent to Africa. Working together on these projects has been rewarding and fun.

We always welcome new members of any age or background who are looking to give back to their 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.

Bug Light Gardening (& Ft. Williams too)

Catherine is looking for a few good gardeners to help with maintaining the gardens at Bug Light. The project will meet every other week on Tuesday morning from 8 am to 9 am at Bug Light to work on the garden. If you can help out please go to the volunteer signup and indicate the weeks you can do it.

Catherine is also looking for someone to volunteer to lead another small team to do the same for the garden area next to the picnic shelter at Fort Williams. You can either email Catherine or go to the volunteer list and sign up, it's the last item on that list.

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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Mike Merrill, Volunteers of America NNE

Jan 22, 2020 6:15 PM

Veterans Services

WinterFest Kickoff Party

Jan 29, 2020 5:30 PM

To thank club members and major sponsors

Jonathan Sahrbeck

Feb 05, 2020 6:15 PM

Cumberland County District Attorney

Club "Assembly"

Feb 12, 2020 6:15 PM

Future planning for the club; all members should attend

Duane Hopkins

Feb 19, 2020 6:15 PM

South Portland Food Cupboard

Katie Spotz

Feb 26, 2020 6:15 PM

USCG, American Adventurer

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WinterFest Kickoff Party
Purpoodock Golf Club

Jan 29, 2020
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Winterfest 2020
South Portland

Feb 01, 2020

Shelter Box

We support Shelter box. To see where our boxes go, click the box to use the locator.

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?