Heath first shared good holiday wishes and then he led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and Susan led us in the 4-Way Test. Susan sees attendance at Rotary meetings as being “beneficial to all concerned.” In a message of gratitude, John expressed thanks for all the good days in his 27 years of sobriety.  

 

Two guests join us today - Eric Nixon of Bangor Bank and Robin Millward, our speaker, chair of the Ogunquit Comprehensive Plan Committee.

 

Ed Smith is glad his pond is full. Jonathan West donated $10 for not having been fined recently! Melanie had a good vacation. Richard enjoyed a fine visit by his oldest grandson from Colorado. Heath’s parents visited for Thanksgiving. Alice wished Ray Hamlin a happy birthday. Larry is happy about his new Rotary Club of Ogunquit badge! Connie thanked Robin for visiting us. Dr. Joe enjoyed Thanksgiving with 20 friends and family members. Erin commended John for his leadership on the upcoming holiday luncheon on the 7^th.

 

Pete was in good form as he reported on a total of $324.30…

Now it’s time to reveal our drinking habits,

And CLYNK has a way of keeping score.

They simply scan the contents of our green-bags,

And are always standing by for any more!

 

Larry held the winning ticket for the second consecutive week. Alas, he drew the 9 of hearts and the 8 of hearts.

 

Heath reported that Emma Bodwell, of the Bridgton-Lake Region Club, has been nominated to be the District Governor for 2025-26. She follows Marion Cheney (2023-24) and Bob MacKenzie (2024-25.)

 

John asks members to arrive for the December 7^th holiday luncheon by 11:30. Pastor Jeff, Santa Claus, 5^thgraders for Wells Junior High, and district dignitaries will be on hand for the festivities. If you haven’t yet signed up, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0448a9af2fa64-ogunquit4

 

The board will meet on Thursday, December 8, at 5:00 at the Chamber of Commerce. There will be a pizza social after the meeting. 

 

S’mores and the tree lighting commences at 4:00 on Friday, the 9^th, at Rotary Park in Perkins Cove. The Christmas by the Sea parade kicks off in the cove on Saturday the 10^th at 2:00.

 

At our December 15 club meeting we will vote on the 2023-24 leadership team. And we’ll have a Cookie Swap (see Heath for details) and a Gift Swap ($25 limit.)

 

Susan will chair a social committee meeting on January 5 after our regular club meeting.

 

Alice introduced Robin Millward. Robin provided some basics about the work of the committee and urged everyone to complete the Comprehensive Plan Survey, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LDDKTZQ by 5:00 TODAY! (If you are reading this too late to meet that deadline, you can communicate your thoughts directly to Robin at rmillward@ogunquit.gov ) The 14-member Comprehensive Plan Committee meets on the 1^st and 3^rd Thursday at 5:00 at the Dunaway Center (and on Zoom.) 

 

 

Ed Seppa