Business Name District 7780 News “From the Mountains to the Sea” Ann Lee Hussey, District Governor www.district7780.org February 8, 2011 “The future There is No Price for Love and asked, ―How much to take a look?‖ Laughing the farmer whistled and from a It’s February, Punxsutawney Phil has pre- doghouse at the top of the hill came the belongs to those dicted an early spring, snow continues to puppies’ mother followed by four balls of fall and children in our communities enjoy fur. Excitement filled the child’s face as the who believe in the winter activities. And the first polio- puppies jumped around him, when sudden- paralyzed child in the world has been re- ly he glanced back up the hill to see yet a ported for 2011. fifth ball of fur coming towards him. The beauty of their pup was obviously having difficulty and This new polio case is a reminder that we could not catch up. ―I want that one,‖ cried dreams”. have almost reached our the boy. ―You don’t want goal but we still have this puppy‖, the Farmer —Eleanor Roosevelt much to do. We must all replied. ―He has a crip- do our part to create a pled leg and will never be world free from polio. able to run and play with you, as a puppy should.‖ Why all the fuss about our polio program this year? At that moment the boy Inside this issue: Because polio eradication bent over and pulled up remains Rotary’s main his pants leg to reveal a corporate program, be- heavy metal brace at- cause we have worked tached to his shoe. ―You District tirelessly for 26 years and see sir, I don’t run too well Calendar 2 are fast approaching our myself. This pup will need goal and because we are someone who under- President Ray 4 making history in the stands.‖ With tears in his Comes to 7780 world of health initiatives. eyes, the Farmer scooped up the lame pup and There is a more personal placed him in the boy’s Polio Plus in 5 reason. If you have ever traveled to a devel- arms. ―How much, Sir?‖ ―Nothing‖ replied oping country and seen the polio crawlers Pakistan the Farmer. ―There is no price for love.‖ left begging in the streets, shared their ago- ny as you watch them meander through the Public Image 7 Thank you for the love you share with oth- crowds, you would understand why we ers. Thank you for creating opportunities Opportunities must stop this dreaded crippler. through your Foundation giving. Billions will be saved when we eradicate polio. We Perhaps you will better understand my pas- have a moral obligation to not let the po- District Confer- 8 sion through this story. ence 2011 liovirus win. Celebrate the safety our chil- A young boy spotted a farmer nailing up a dren enjoy as we reach out to help children everywhere. We are making history, faster Rotary Founda- 10 sign, ―Puppies for Sale‖, on his fencepost. The boy stopped to ask the farmer how than you think, creating a legacy for future tion Grants much did the puppies cost. The Farmer generations. replied, ―Son, these puppies are special and Ride for the brand, tell our story. Be they cost a lot of money; you could not af- 2012 Theme 11 proud to be a Rotarian! Unveiled ford my puppies.‖ Digging deep into his pocket, the young boy pulled out 39 cents —District Governor Ann Lee Hussey DISTRICT CALENDAR Save the Date! Save the Date! Save the Date! FEBRUARY Penny Jett, District literacy coordinator, pen- Tuesday, February 1 — District [email protected] Simplified Grant progress reports Double Points Offer (available on the District website) are Saturday, March 5 — Dis- due to Todd Doolan, todd.h.doolan@ trict-wide Interact Conference at York Paul Harris Recognition Points mssb.com High School. All Interact club members, will be awarded by the District on plus past and future RYLArians and Youth a matching dollar basis for dona- Friday, February 4 – District mid- Exchange students invited. The fun starts tions to The Rotary Foundation year Leadership Dinner for all current at 8:00 a.m. FMI: George Bartlett, District (TRF) through the end of Febru- Interact advisor: gbartle2@ maine.rr.com club presidents, president-elects and ary or until available recognition vice presidents, Fireside Inn & Suites Saturday, March 5– Rotary points are exhausted. (formerly Holiday Inn West), Port- Leadership Institute at York land. $30 per person. The District will match donations County Community College in of $100 or more to the Annual Wells, ME. February 20-26 — Rotary’s Polio Programs Fund . Checks should Awareness Week. District 7780 will March 10 – 12 – Multi-district President- be made to The Rotary Founda- spread the word via a Rotary PR Elect Training Seminar, Sheraton Fram- tion and sent as usual to TRF grant. See page 7 for more. which, in turn, will notify the Dis- ingham Hotel and Conference Center, trict who has contributed and how Tuesday, February 22 – World Framingham, MA (please note new loca- much. Peace and Understanding Dinner with tion). Training designed for all president- elects and assistant governor-elects. extra-special guest RI Presi- Anyone who contributes $100 or dent Ray Klinginsmith will Saturday, March 26 – Rotary Leader- more per year to the Annual Pro- be held at the Portland Air- ship Institute in Lincoln, RI. grams Fund is recognized as a port Wyndham Hotel, 500 Rotary Foundation Sustaining Maine Mall Road, South Thursday, March 31 — Deadline for member. Every club is encour- Portland, ME. See page 7 Clubs to get their Presidential Citation aged to become a 100 percent for more. questionnaires to Governor Ann Lee. Sustaining Member Club. Feb. 25 to March 26 — Outbound APRIL If every Rotarian contributed $100 Group Study Exchange team spends a every year, the Foundation could month in Hong Kong and Macao. nearly double its efforts to help Saturday, April 2 – Rotary meet humanitarian needs world- Sunday, February 27 — Rotary and Leadership Institute in Leba- wide. Red Claws Basketball. Enjoy District non, NH. fellowship and raise And remember: 99 cents of every Saturday, April 2 — Deadline for Clubs money for polio eradica- dollar contributed to the Founda- to get their 2010-11 Governor’s Citation tion at the Portland Ex- tion goes directly to fund humani- questionnaires to their Assistant Gover- po. Tickets start at $7 tarian work — not to fundraising and are available from District Secre- nors. or administration. As a result, tary Christine Byrne. See page 14. Wednesday, April 6 — Finance Com- each year the Rotary Foundation brings home Charity Navigator’s MARCH mittee meeting, 5:30 p.m., Cumberland Club. top ranking. A gift to the Founda- Wednesday, March 2 — Read tion is truly a gift to humanity and Across America Day. FMI: Contact Saturday, April 9 — District Assembly a way to participate in positive at Westbrook Middle School, 471 Stroud- change in our world. www.rotary7780.org Save the Date! Save the Date! (continued) water Street, Westbrook, ME. All incom- ble Oaks. See page 8 for speakers and more. ing club officers urged to participate. May 21-25 – Rotary Interna- April 18-May 17 — Inbound Group tional Convention in New Orle- Study Exchange team ar- ans. ―Laisser les bon temps rou- Youth Leadership Nominations rives from Hong Kong for ler … encore!‖ four-week stay in our Dis- May 31—Deadline for RYLA applications to Rotary Youth Leadership trict. Awards conference (RYLA) will be received by the District. See article, this be held June 26-29 at Camp Thursday, April 28 — World Commu- page. Hinds in Raymond, Maine. nity Service Committee meeting. Contact Clubs who are interested in Roland Gagne: serviceaboveself@road- JUNE sponsoring high school sopho- runner.com mores to attend this event Wednesday, June 1 — Final district sim- should begin the recruiting pro- plified grant reports due to Todd Doolan, MAY cess now. This program will [email protected] enhance leadership skills in May 1-16 — Inbound young people and usually at- Wednesday, June 15 — District Finance tracts a high caliber student with Friendship exchange Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., Cumberland demonstrated commitment to team here from India. Club, Portland. community service. We have Contact Peggy Bel- many students who are involved with the Interact program attend anger, [email protected] if you are Thursday, June 23 — District Changeover the RYLA conference. interested in hosting Rotarians from In- dinner, Harraseeket Inn, Freeport. dia’s District 3060 in your home and at Contact local guidance depart- your club. See page 12. June 26—June 29 — RYLA ments, provide applications, set program for high school a date and schedule your inter- May 13-14 – 7780 views. For additional infor- sophomores (rising juniors) mation and sample application District Conference, at Camp Hinds, Maine. See article, this page. forms check out the district web- Portland Marriott Sa- site under the RYLA page. As soon as your club knows how many slots you wish to reserve please let us know. Sebago Lakes Finds a New Home The cost for a club to sponsor a youth to this event is $300 and Sebago Lakes Rotary is changing must be sent with the applica- its meeting place to the Alumni tions. Once clubs have deter- Room of the Alfond Building at St. mined who they wish to send, their application must be sent by Joseph’s College in Standish, ME. May 31, 2011 to RYLA District The club continues to meet Thurs- 7780, PO Box 4632, Ports- days at 12:15.