Houlton Rotary

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

Rotary Donates to Seat Campaign

Fgrant — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:14:24 +0000

The Houlton Community Arts Center received a donation recently from the Houlton Rotary Club toward its seat campaign. The Rotary Club was instrumental in helping with the seed money for the Arts Center and has continued on in its support of the Center through several years of fund raising. The seats are now all in place in the beautiful new facility, but there is still payment due on some of them. The campaign is coming along nicely and many people have purchased seats in honor or memory of loved ones, school class, etc. They are going fast now, so don’t miss out on an opportunity to have your designation on one of them! Seats may be purchased by contacting Mike or Deb Clark at 532-7148.

Pictured left to right: Steve Fitzpatrick, Superintendent; Marty Bouchard, Principal; Joe Fagnant, HCAC President; John Tribou, Rotary Club President and Michael Clark, Seat Campaign Chair.

Photo courtesy of Deb Clark

Houlton Little League Receives Check

Fgrant — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:10:46 +0000

The Houlton Rotary Club presented a check to the Houlton Little League in the amount of $14,000 for a total of $20,000 over the past two years to sponsor the Houlton Rotary Field. This is a tremendous project which will allow hundreds of area youth to enjoy playing both baseball and softball. This donation was made possible by all the hard work and dedication from Houlton Rotarians and the surrounding community with this past years Houlton Rotary Auction. The Rotary field is one of three Little League fields being built over the past couple of years. The Houlton Rotary Club is proud to be a part of Houlton Little League and provide a wonderful platform for many local youth to enjoy “America’s Game”.

In the picture:

John Tribou, Houlton Rotary President, presenting the check to Houlton Little League Board members and youth.

Front Row L to R: Ryan Dee, Kolleen Bouchard, Keegan Gentle, Chelsea Gentle

Back Row L to R: Ben Drew, Don Dee, Marty Bouchard, John Tribou, Cheryl Gentle

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

Working Together

Fgrant — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:34:12 +0000

Cathy O’Leary, Gail Cleary from the town office, Lori Weston, Director local Chamber and Rotarian along with Rotarians Debbie Clark and Michael Clark.

Having fun filling over a hundred boxes with Christmas Cheer of a selection of food for the Holidays at the Houlton Salvation Army…

On Friday, December 18, 2009 Rotarians also helped raise money for the Salvation Army by ringing the bell outside of WalMart! It was a great time and we want to thank everyone who donated their time and Money!

Lori Weston working "solo" the 1st half hour

President John Tribou & Paul Adams

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.