The Rotary Club of Saco Bay met on June 25th for the last meeting under the direction of our President Chris Jacques.
 
 
Chris started off his last official meeting with one of his favorite quotes: “It is Better to Light a Single Candle than to sit and curse the dark!” Confucius
Some of the highlights of the past year were the Governor’s Award for 2014-2015 – we were one of 15 clubs in the District to earn this distinction. We hosted 8 meetings that honored our “Student of the month” winners. In all 24 were honored.
Our biggest event was the 25th Anniversary Celebration on November 15th.
Some of the organizations that have benefitted from our group this year were Bon Appetite, Crutches for Africa, RC of Abuja Metro – Nigeria, RYLA, The Beach Wheelchair District Grant for Old Orchard Beach which enables folks to get onto the sand and down to the water. Also Rotaract – UNE, Interact – Thornton Academy and Old Orchard Beach and Eyes for the Needy. Over 28 groups were touched through our club.
The “Rookie of the Year for 2014-2015” was given to Jason Webber. Jason is a fairly new member who has become a highlight as Sargent @ Arms. He is active with Interact and worked hard on the District Grant to get a beach accessible wheelchair in partnership with the Town of Old Orchard Beach. Jason loves sports but we have had to overlook the fact that he is a NY Rangers fan. Jason is a coach and also involved in “Bike Maine”.  Jason’s wife and two kids were there when he received the award….. Definitely a family man who we are glad to have as a part of Rotary.
The Jack Gesemyer Rotarian of the Year was awarded to Israel Collins. He has been a member for a little over two years and has participated in virtually all events. Israel has been a steady and humble contributor who ALWAYS wears Rotary logo wear. He is passionate about youth, Interact and growing our membership; Israel was recognized by the District as a “Best New Rotarian”.  We were proud to have him represent us as the Club & District Representative - Exchange to Bulgaria.
 
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