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Rick Rogers – The Rotary Foundation

Fgrant — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:23:12 +0000

On Monday the 26th of April, Houlton Rotary hosted Rick Rogers, Past District Governor. Rick spoke about Rotary International, the Rotary Foundation and our efforts to eradicate polio. Rotary has joined forces around the world to eradicate polio. Rotary’s accomplishments with their polio efforts have gained the support of Bill Gates and a challenge has been put forth by the Gates Foundation that if Rotary can raise 200 million dollars to eradicate polio by 2012 then the Gates Foundation will grant 350 million for a total of over a half billion dollars to eradicate polio worldwide. This is a challenge Rotary has graciously accepted and is working diligently to achieve, with great success, to date their has been $112 million raised world wide.

At the end of his presentation Rick awarded the Houlton Rotary Club with the Following:

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is please to present THE ROTARY CLUB OF HOULTON a certificate of appreciation for its financial support pf Rotary’s US200 Million Challenge. Together, we will fulfill our promise to the children of the world and eradicate polio.

Signed by President Rotary International:

O.K. LEE

In the pic is John Tribou, Houlton Rotary President being presented with Houlton’s certificate of appreciation with our efforts to help eradicate polio, by Rick Rogers,Past District Governor.

At the end of his presentation Rick awarded the Houlton Rotary Club with the Following:

Signed by President Rotary International:

O.K. LEE

In the pic is John Tribou, Houlton Rotary President being presented with Houlton’s certificate of appreciation with our efforts to help eradicate polio, by Rick Rogers,Past District Governor.

Rick Duncan and Neighbors First

Fgrant — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:31:11 +0000

Rick Duncan of Presque Isle was the guest speaker at Houlton Rotary Club on March 22. Rick discussed his volunteer missionary trip last fall to Guatemala as part of Neighbors First, Inc (NFI), which is dedicated to a hands-on-ministry of construction help for people in need. During this trip a team of eight men from NFI helped construct a home for pastor Oscar in the village of Tablitas. This was Rick’s 4th volunteer missionary trip to Guatemala and 6th volunteer project for NFI.

Pictured Left to Right: John Tribou, Rick Duncan, Vicki Smith

Shriners at Houlton Rotary

Fgrant — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:26:19 +0000

On Monday, March 8th the Houlton Rotary Club hosted Craig Clifford of the Anah Temple Shriners. Craig spoke about the Shriners International fraternity and how they base themselves around fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. Shriners International supports Shriners Hospitals for Children. They currently have 22 hospitals dedicated to helping children up to the age of 18 with burns, orthopedic conditions, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip. These services are all provided at no cost to the families. If you would like information about the Shriners Hospitals please see their website http://www.shrinershq.org/Shrine/

In the picture from L to R: Tony Bowers, Rotarian, Christian Putnam, Host and Rotarian, Craig Clifford, Public Relations for Shriners and John Tribou, Houlton Rotary President.

Captain Irma Pearl – Houlton Salvation Army

Fgrant — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:22:28 +0000

On Monday March1st the Houlton Rotary Club hosted Captain Irma Pearl of the Houlton Salvation Army. Captain Pearl spoke about the history of the Salvation Army in Houlton and the many ways they help local individuals and families finding the programs and resources they need to provide for themselves and their families. Captain Pearl also invited all to stop into the new Salvation Army store and how we can all make donations to the store to help our local community and they hope to have room in the near future to donate furniture.

In the pic from left to right: John Tribou, Houlton Rotary President, Captain Irma Pearl, Speaker and Captain Steve Pearl, Rotarian and host of speaker.

Mark Sperrey – Houlton School of Martial Arts

Fgrant — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:05:00 +0000

On Monday February 22nd the Houlton Rotary Club hosted Mark Sperrey from the Houlton School of Martial Arts. Mark shared with Rotarians what his martial arts courses entail and how his courses are appropriate for children 7 years of age to seniors. Mark also emphasized that his courses are appropriate for individuals no matter what your physical condition is, just come with a good attitude.

In the picture: John Tribou, Houlton Rotary President, Mark Sperrey, Instructor at Houlton School of Martial Arts and Chris Nickerson, Rotarian host.

Stepping Stones

Fgrant — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:06:38 +0000

On Monday the 8th of February the Houlton Rotary Club hosted Susan York and Barbara Kelly from Stepping Stones. Susan shared Stepping Stones story in Houlton and their expansion across the state. This expansion has led Stepping Stones to become the largest provider of infant mental health services in Maine. Stepping Stones provides a home for single mothers and fathers to raise their infant children in a safe and healthy environment. Stepping Stones are always working on fundraisers to help run their facilities. They will be the recipient of the Community Box at Shop N Save for the month of March, Staff will also have raffle tickets available for 2 Easter Baskets with the winners drawn on April 1st, and will be hosting a bottle drive in February and March with the proceeds going to Step Up! shelter services. If you have any questions about Stepping Stones please contact Susan York susany@stepstones4youth.org or visit their website at www.stepstones4youth.org.

In the picture from left to right: John Tribou, Houlton Rotary President, Barbara Kelly, Quality Assurance for Stepping Stones, Susan York, Child Care Specialist for Stepping Stones and Steve Nelson, Houlton Rotarian and host.

John Egan and Tom Donahue of Coastal Enterprises

Fgrant — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:20:41 +0000

John Egan speaks to Rotary about Market Apartments in Downtown Houlton.

President John Tribou, John Egan, Tom Donahue and Marguerite Lawler

Les Otten Speaks at Houlton Rotary

Fgrant — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:41:41 +0000

Gubernatorial candidate Les Otten spoke at Houlton Rotary on Monday, January 11, 2010.

President John Tribou, Les Otten, Bob Anderson

Steve Abbott visits Houlton Rotary

Fgrant — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:42:38 +0000

On Monday the 14th the Houlton Rotary hosted Chief of Staff to Sen. Susan Collins, Steve Abbott. Mr. Abbott spoke about the passing of the truck weights bill by the senate and to by signed President Obama within days. This bill will allow trucks on our Maine Interstate System to carry 100,000lbs, up from the current 80,000lbs. This is for a one year time frame to see the impact it has on our roadways, safety and business economics. A study will be performed after one year to see if this way of transportation is feasible for permanent law. Mr. Abbott also spoke about health care reform and the financials that surround this very delicate subject.

In the picture John Tribou, President Houlton Rotary and Steve Abbott, Sen. Collins Chief of Staff.

Community Health & Counseling Visits Rotary

Fgrant — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:46:45 +0000

Brian Chapla was the guest speaker on December 9th. Brian spoke about the services Community Health & Counseling provide throughout Aroostook County and how budget cuts affect their services they can provide and the challenges with the regulations of managed care.

In the picture is John Tribou, Houlton Rotary President, Brian Chapla, Regional Director of Community Health and Counseling and Walter Goodrich, Houlton Rotarian.

Photo by Mike Clark