Incoming President Jennifer Jones explains the back story to Imagine Rotary. Take a few minutes and watch President Jones' powerful speech before the Rotary International Assembly. It will help us all remember why we are Rotarians. CLICK HERE to see this amazing video.
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is hosting its 23rd annual Great Bridgton Duck Race on Monday, July 4th at 11:30 am at the Stevens Brook bridge on Main Street, Bridgton. Rotarians are selling tickets outside Renys Department Store on weekends, at Music on Main, at the fireworks on Sunday evening at Stevens Brook Elementary School, and the day of the race on Main Street. At $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00, Rotarians are able to raise about 30 percent of the funds needed for scholarships, community suppers, and other projects addressing the needs of veterans, children and the food insecure. Winners of the Duck Race receive prizes in the amount of $500, 1st prize; $250, 2nd prize; and $100, 3rd prize. Reach out to a Rotarian for your tickets.
Rotarian Jesse Walsh presented a $500 scholarship to Sarah Rowe of Denmark as part of the 2022 Adult Education Graduation Program on Tuesday, June 14. Sarah is looking forward to her studies at Central Maine Community College with plans to enroll in the Social Sciences Program and eventually transfer to a Bachelors Program in the future.
We Rotarians wish you congratulations and all of the very best in your future plans, Sarah Rowe!
This award represents one of three scholarships given out by the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club each year to students pursuing academic or vocational careers.
Justin McIver of Main Eco Homes, spoke with Bridgton-Lake Region Rotarians and Friends about working together to enhance the vibrancy of Bridgton. Examples he cited included: Music on Main, a planned Market on Main, and the revitalization of the Stevens Brook Trail. About 20 people assembled either in-person at Stella's on the Square or via Zoom.
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