Speakers

Chris Hamilton, a member of the Damariscotta Newcastle Rotary Club, spent two years working with the Amani Center for Street Children, including 41 days onsite in Tanzania.

The Damariscotta club is partnering with the Moshi Rotary Club in Tanzania to help rescue street children.  They have a Global Grant Project to create two outreach offices close to where the street children gather.  The grant will provide Amani's social workers with clean, safe, places to provide services and sanctuary for the children, help to reunite them with responsible family members, and encourage them to receive an education.

(Chris likely will be addressing the club by Zoom, though it is possible he may be able to attend in person.)

Megan, a member of the Dover, NH Rotary Club, is the regional Peace Corps recruiter for the extreme Northeast.

Megan will explain the formal partnership between Rotary International and the Peace Corps, discuss her current work, and share her personal experience as a Peace Corps volunteer (Tanzania 2015-18).

Leah McDonald is the Senior Director of Teen Services at Preble Street Teen Services and the daughter of member Dan McDonald.

According to its website:  "Preble Street Teen Services provides low-barrier access to shelter, food, basic needs, casework, mental health supports, education and employment services, and a variety of housing options for youth experiencing homelessness between the ages of 12-24 in Maine. We are proud to work alongside young people who are the experts of their own experiences and to support them toward their goals of independence, stability, and safety."

Kathryn had been scheduled to speak to the club just as Covid hit in 2020.  We're pleased she'll be able to speak at the club on November 9.

"From the Maine Community Foundation: The Locker Project partners with more than 40 schools, preschools, childcare facilities, and other agencies in Cumberland County to connect children and their families with reliable access to nourishing foods. When school is out for the summer, Locker Project staff and volunteers host free, fresh food events at summer meals sites and other convenient locations across Greater Portland."

Club member Tiffanie Bentley serves on the board of The Locker Project.

Dan will lead us through final preparations for this year's tree and wreath sale.

Sarah is the Director of Greater Portland Landmarks.  She will speak about their new work in South Portland.