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WELCOME TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTH PORTLAND-CAPE ELIZABETH

We meet
6:15pm 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.

Christmas Trees 2018

The tree sale is off and running. in addition to tree's we have wreaths, including decorated wreaths, tree stands, and tree bags. While they last we are handing out $5 coupons to the Portland Players.

A great big thank you to everyone who has come by so far to buy a tree.

When you buy your tree from the Rotary Club of South Portland-Cape Elizabeth, your supporting our communities. This is our biggest fund raiser of the year and the results support literacy, youth leadership, scholarships, the South Portland Food Cupboard, Sea Scouts, and much more.

Both the South Portland and Cape Elizabeth High School Interact clubs have been helping out. Thank you!

Homeless veterans household items needed

Posted by Dan Davidson on Dec 07, 2018

The official Veterans Administration list of needs for homeless veterans who are moving into permanent OR transition housing is here.

The complete list makes up one "kit" ... but our effort is just to get as many of each item as possible to donate. The VA will put the items into kits, or provide them singly as needed.

This is just one of many ways in which our Club is helping Maine's homeless vets. And this is an ongoing effort so your help at any time will really be appreciated.

The items below, per VA regulations, MUST BE NEW ITEMS, not used.

World Polio Day

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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Chris Cary

Apr 24, 2019 6:15 PM

New England Ocean Cluster

Terry Hayes

May 01, 2019 6:15 PM

Hospitality Maine

Lee Patenaude

May 15, 2019 6:59 PM

Rotary International Project

Sheila Rollins

May 22, 2019 6:15 PM

Rotaract Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico

Club Assembly

May 29, 2019 6:15 PM

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Rotary Leadership Institute
York County Community College

Apr 20, 2019
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Bug Light Kite Festival
Bug Light

May 18, 2019
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Senior Luncheon
Mckernan Center, SMCC

May 20, 2019
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Shelter Box

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

2018-2019 Lion's Club events

Posted on Dec 17, 2018

Pancakes and Spaghetti by the Cape Lion's. At the Lion's Clubhouse unless otherwise noted.

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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?