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2019-2020 Schedule Posted by Vincent Christinziano on Jul 09, 2019 JULY 15 NO ROTARY MEETING JULY 22 7:30 AM MEETING YCCC JULY 29 FELLOWSHIP 5:30PM LOCATION-ELLEN FARBER LEBOWITZ HOME 5:30PM / BEACH CLEAN UP/ GET YOUR FEET WET AUGUST 5 7:30 AM YCCC AUGUST 12 NO MORNING MEETING AUGUST 12 BOD MEETING 5:30 PM @ KENNEBUNK SAVINGS BANK AUGUST 19 7:30 AM MEETING AUGUST 26 FELLOWSHIP 5:30PM TBD SEPTEMBER 2 NO MEETING LABOR DAY HOLIDAY SEPTEMBER 9 7:30 AM MEETING SEPTEMBER 9 BOD 5:30 PM @ KENNEBUNK SAVINGS BANK SEPTEMBER 16 NO MEETING SEPTEMBER 23 7:30 AM MEETING SEPTEMBER 30 FELLOWSHIP 5:30PM TBD OCTOBER 7 7:30AM @ YCCC OCTOBER 14 NO MEETING COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY OCTOBER 15 TUESDAY BOD MTG @ 5:30PM KENNEBUNK SAVINGS BANK OCTOBER 21 7:30AM @ YCCC OCTOBER 28 FELLOWSHIP 5:30 PM TBD NOVEMBER 4^TH 7:30 AM @ YCCC NOVEMBER 11 NO MEETING VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY NOVEMBER 12 5:30 PM BOD MEETING @ KENNEBUNK SAVINGS BANK NOVEMBER 18 7:30 AM MEETING NOVEMBER 25 NO FELLOWSHIP MEETING DUE TO THANKSGIVING NOVEMBER 18 7:30 AM @ YCCC NOVEMBER 25 NO FELLOWSHIP MEETING DUE TO THANKSGIVING WEEK DECEMBER 2 7:30 AM @ YCCC DECEMBER 9 NO MEETING DECEMBER 9 BOD 5:30 PM KENNEBUNK SAVINGS BANK DECEMBER 16 7:30 AM @ YCCC DECEMBER 23 NO MEETING DUE TO CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY DECEMBER 30 NO MEETING DUE TO NEW YEARS HOLIDAY JANUARY 6 7:30 AM @ YCCC JANUARY 13 NO AM MEETING JANURARY 13 5:30 PM NO BOD MEETING JANUARY 20 NO MEETING MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY JANUARY 27 FELLOWSHIP MEETING 5:30 PM TBD FEBRUARY 3 7:30 AM MEETING FEBRUARY 10 NO AM MEETING FEBRUARY 10^TH BOD MEETING 5:30 PM KENNEBUNK SAVINGS BANK FEBRUARY 17^TH NO AM MEETING PRESIDENTS DAY FEBRUARY 24^TH FELLOWSHIP MEETING 5:30PM TBD MARCH 2 7:30 AM MEETING MARCH 9 NO AM MEETING MARCH 9 BOD MEETING 5:30PM KENNEBUNK SAVINGS BANK MARCH 16^TH 7:30 AM MEETING MARCH 23^RD NO AM MEETING MARCH 30^TH FELLOWSHIP MEETING 5:30PM TBD APRIL 6 7:30AM MEETING APRIL 13^TH NO AM MEETING APRIL 13^TH BOD MEETING 5:30PM KENNEBUNK SAVINGS BANK APRIL 20^TH NO AM MEETING PATRIOTS DAY HOLIDAY APRIL 27^TH FELLOWSHIP MEETING 5:30PM TBD MAY 4 7:30 AM MEETING MAY 11 NO AM MEETING MAY 11 BOD MEETING 5:30 KENNBUNK SAVINGS BANK MAY 18^TH 7:30 AM MEETING MAY 25 NO MEETING MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY JUNE 1 7:30 AM MEETING JUNE 8 NO AM MEETING JUNE 8 BOD MEETING 5:30 PM KENNEBUNK SAVINGS JUNE 15 7:30 AM MEETING JUNE 22 NO AM MEETING JUNE 29 7:30 AM CHANGE OVER	2019-2020 Schedule	Vincent Christinziano	2019-07-09 04:00:00Z	0
Welcome Posted by Vincent Christinziano on Jan 10, 2019 Welcome to the Rotary Club of Wells, Maine, United States Join us the 1st and 3rd Mondays each month at 7:30 am (except holidays). Come join us for fellowship, community discussions and cool speakers talking passionately about their project, hobby or career. York County Community College 12 College Drive Wells, Maine	Welcome	Vincent Christinziano	2019-01-10 05:00:00Z	0
Vince Christinziano Vince christinziano, united states navy submarine company WHEN DID YOU JOIN ROTARY? 2007 WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO JOIN ROTARY? I was and still am excited to have the opportunity to work with a team that is committed to the local community. SINCE BEING IN ROTARY ARE THERE ANY SPECIFIC PROJECTS THAT YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF? WHY? I’ve been extremely happy to see our continued commitment of fundraising to meet our High School/Community College Scholarships goals; and our pledges to the local Food Pantries – these important endeavors make a difference in people’s lives. TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF: WHAT IS YOUR LINE OF WORK? WHAT GOT YOU IN THE FIELD? WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOBBYS? WHAT DO YOU WANT OTHER ROTARIANS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO GAIN OUT OF THIS ROTARY CLUB? I’ve worked within the United States Navy Submarine community for the last 30 years – loving every minute of it! I enjoy all aspects of weight lifting and weight training; and I’m committed to our local community. “Rotary is service. You don’t come to Rotary to get something out of it, you come to Rotary to put something into it...and once you’ve put something into it – you will get something out of it, but it won’t be what you expect, it will be better.”	Vince Christinziano		2015-11-25 05:00:00Z	0
Doug Bibber doug bibber I joined the Wells Rotary Club in 1988, served as president in 2001. Former member of the Damariscotta Newcastle Rotary Club 2004 – 2008, former member of the Rockland Rotary Club 2008 – 2012, rejoined the Wells Club in 2014. I wanted to join Rotary because I had seen the great works they had accomplished from the vantage point of my father being a longtime Rotarian. I saw the teamwork and comradery that can exist in working together to accomplish a goal, and I saw the fun that can be had by a group of like- minded people. Projects that I can take pride in are my participation in helping to build ramps for folks that needed help getting into their homes here in Wells. This is the local connection that I think is so important for our club to have. I also want to acknowledge Rockland Rotary Club’s Winter Carnival, where the club put on a complete winter carnival for the town, free of charge, as a thank you for the towns support of the club. There would be upwards of 2-300 people, mostly kids, who participated in this event. I am a grief resolution specialist, helping families as they begin their grief walk immediately following the death of a loved one. While this involves quite a bit of time, I also find time to enjoy hiking biking and kayaking with my wife Robin, especially in Acadia National Park; following Grace and Luke’s life’s experiences as they delve into early adulthood, Hunt and fly fish, and when its’ too cold outside, try to get my Lionel trains running.	Doug Bibber		2015-11-25 05:00:00Z	0
Joseph Carleton joseph carleton MEMBER SINCE: 1980 WHEN DID YOU JOIN ROTARY?: I was a member of the Wells/Ogunquit Rotary Club in the early 1980’s. I left Rotary for 8 years when I was in the Maine Legislature from 1990-98 and rejoined shortly after that. WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO JOIN ROTARY?: To participate in good works. The people in Rotary. TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF: WHAT IS YOUR LINE OF WORK? WHAT GOT YOU IN THE FIELD? WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOBBYS? WHAT DO YOU WANT OTHER ROTARIANS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO GAIN OUT OF THIS ROTARY CLUB?: I have practiced law in Wells since 1979 after five years in Dover, NH. My practice specializes in condominiums and condominium associations. I am interested in photography, history, politics and hope to travel more in the future with my wife Patricia. I am currently studying for the qualification exam, hoping to become a Registered Parliamentarian in January, 2016. In the past I have been active in many community organizations and in political matters, but personal and work commitments now limit my free time mostly to Rotary and Rotary functions, and to travel.	Joseph Carleton		2015-10-16 04:00:00Z	0
Ellen Farber-Libowitz ELLEN FARBER-LIBOWITZ MEMBER SINCE: February 2007 WHAT MADE YOU JOIN ROTARY?: I joined to continue the work of my late husband Jack Farber who was a member for 43 years in Malden and Melrose, Massachusetts and then joined Ogunquit Rotary when we moved here full time in June of 2005. I was just a Rotarian, but felt at this point I should step up to the ranks. SINCE BEING IN ROTARY ARE THERE ANY SPECIFIC PROJECTS THAT YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF? WHY?: Yes, one was the Dominican Republic Water Bay installation project from Ogunquit Rotary. I did not participate and go there, but hosted 8 Rotarians from the Dominican Republic Rotary, for 2 nights at my home in Ogunquit. They stayed overnight and we had a cook - out, Lobster bake party with music and speeches. Another is the music and Literacy projects for the Wells Rotary. The Golf Tournaments have been wonderful to participate in, as well as sponsor. TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF: WHAT IS YOUR LINE OF WORK? WHAT GOT YOU IN THE FIELD? WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES? WHAT DO YOU WANT OTHER ROTARIANS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO GAIN OUT OF THIS ROTARY CLUB?: I have been a Music Educator for many years having taught in the public schools of New York and Massachusetts and presently in my 10th year at Berwick Academy. I also am a Rabbi/ Cantor and am employed for 19 years at a Temple in Massachusetts as well as in Ogunquit. I also own 8 Photo and Video stores in 4 states - Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Maine called Hunt Photo. I was born and educated in New York City. I moved to Massachusetts when I married my late husband Jack Farber. I live between Ogunquit and Massachusetts once again now that I'm married again to Howard Libowitz. I also own a home in Del Ray Beach, Florida. Between us we have 6 children (myself 4) and 11 grandchildren (myself 7). I am vice president (formerly president) of the International Women's Club of New England, a member of the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce and the York Clergy Association. I also volunteer and do clergy visits at the York Hospital. My hobbies are biking, walking, working out in the gym, singing in the Seacoast Community chorus, directing, playing the piano and singing with my group Les Chanteuses which sings for Nursing Homes in the area. I wish to support worthy charitable endeavors with Wells Rotary. I like the comradery of being with selfless individuals who believe life is most fulfilling when helping others less fortunate. I have always been involved in charitable causes and welcome the opportunity to continue to do so.	Ellen Farber-Libowitz		2015-10-05 04:00:00Z	0
News from the Meeting Posted by Cassandra Mosher FUTURE MEETING SCHEDULE May 11, 2015 GREETERS Ron Collins Dr.Kendrick ROTARY "Ah Ha" MOMENT Barry Wolfson PROGRAM Retired Army Staff Sergeant, Travis Mills - Travis Mills Foundation May 18, 2015 GREETERS Rick Coyne Gary Leech ROTARY "Ah Ha" MOMENT Bryan Matluk PROGRAM Assembly May 4, 2015 MEETING MINUTES Announcements: DG Lawrence Furbish came to visit our club! Onions will be delivered Mothers Day weekend!! Onion Pick Up Day is quickly approaching! We need help distributing. If you are available please contact Suzanne Ilsley <SIlsley@yorkhospital.com> Dates To Remember: May 11th - Maine’s First Lady Ann LePage and Retired Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills will be our guest speakers. We will be presenting them with a $1,000 check and they will brief us on the Travis Mills Foundation http://www.travismills.org/ which was started to support combat-wounded veterans. Guests are cordially invited ($12 per person) but we must know by Monday, May 4 so we can apprise Old Marsh. Please rsvp to me at 646-2451 or eleanor@wellschamber.org to reserve. May 15th - The Club will be hosting our 30^th Annual Charter Night at 6:00pm at Old Marsh. The cost is $35 per person and you must reserve in advance. Please contact Barry Wolfson at 468-9747 or bwolfson@maine.rr.com to reserve. Deadline is Monday, May 4. DON’T FORGET TO BRING AN AUCTION ITEM WITH THE PROCEEDS BENEFITING OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY!! May 16th - Onion Pick Up Day!! June 7th - 1st Annual Mini Golf Tournament - Committee Leader Rick Coyne Guest Speaker: Chad Flagg of Saco Bay Physical Therapy specializes in out patient care. He completed his residency in MA concentrating on post stroke/spinal injury. Upon completion he returned to Maine and currently resides in Saco. SBPT is made up of 5 team members who focus on occupational therapy including but not limited to; orthopedic care, geriatrics, pediatric, and sports medicine related to muscular and joint injury. They service patients throughout the seacoast. Most of their business is derived from physician referral and word of mouth. The clinic is open 6 days a week and services anywhere from 12-15 patience a day. In addition to office visits Chad is focusing on working with local schools and business to help reduce occupational injury as a result of poor ergonomics, and injury prevention in athletes. Chad was just invited to oversee the Massabesic Athletic Association managing the severity of injury and helping to prevent reoccurrence of subsequent injuries in young athletes. This opportunity to do on-site triage care will help aid in education as well as proper detection of concussions, a major concern of communities throughout the state. Chad spoke about the importance of immediate management and proper diagnoses of concussions and the studies that support this.	News from the Meeting	Cassandra Mosher	2015-05-04 04:00:00Z	0
Welcome to our new website! Posted by Mark Ross on Jun 08, 2011 Welcome to our Rotary Club! Read more	Welcome to our new website!	Mark Ross	2011-06-09 00:00:00Z	0
Quote of the Week - Who Said It? Posted by Vincent Christinziano on Feb 24, 2011 We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world. Read more	Quote of the Week - Who Said It?	Vincent Christinziano	2011-02-25 00:00:00Z	0
Thought for the Week - Who Said It? Posted by Vincent Christinziano on Feb 24, 2011 An optimist is the human personification of spring. Read more	Thought for the Week - Who Said It?	Vincent Christinziano	2011-02-25 00:00:00Z	0
Security and Integrity of Your Data Posted by Vincent Christinziano ClubRunner secures all your private information using the latest security technologies. Hosted in a world class data centre with redundant power, Internet backbones and 24/7 security and monitoring, you can rest assured that your club data is safe and protected. Your members' contact information is secured behind unique logins and passwords. Access to information is also restricted, for example, a member can only view the list of members, but can modify his or her own personal information. Data on the server is protected by TCP/IP filtering, firewall and anti-virus software that protect against any unauthorized intrusion. Backups of data are made daily and stored off-site. Read more	Security and Integrity of Your Data	Vincent Christinziano		0
Integrated eBulletin for Easier Communication Posted by Vincent Christinziano ClubRunner makes it easy to publish your weekly Club eBulletin, and send to all members and friends of the club, by incorporating home page stories and events with the push of a button. Read more	Integrated eBulletin for Easier Communication	Vincent Christinziano		0