Camden, ME – May 22, 2011  -  Camden Rotary recently announced that five new members have joined its ranks bringing membership level to a record of 70 members.  Joining the club over the Winter and Spring were Kurt Penney, Sandy Welte, Jon Nappa, Jean Burleson and John Enright.

“We have been working hard over the last few years to increase awareness of what Camden Rotary does in the community, “ club President Graham Phaup recently stated. “It is very gratifying to have this many new members join our club in a relatively short period of time.” Phaup credits his board and the club’s very active membership with Camden Rotary’s recent successes during a time when volunteerism is dropping. “I’m especially glad to have our new members on board now with our busy season approaching. The Club’s Annual Giant Yard Sales kicks off the season on May 28th and 29th, followed by Music by the Sea on July 3rd and 2 annual Pancake breakfasts in August and September.

Following a vigorous year of community fundraising events, the Camden Rotary Club has provided a $25,000 check to the Ragged Mountain Recreation Area Foundation.



“The members of Camden Rotary are leading the way with this gift to the Mountain of Possibilities capital campaign,” said campaign co-chair Erin Flanagan of Viking Lumber. “They’ve been a major help in spreading the word about the improvements needed to make sure the Recreation Area and the Camden Snow Bowl can provide great year-round benefits for years to come.”

Graham Phaup takes over the Helm of the Camden Rotary Club.

The Camden Rotary Club recently appointed Graham Phaup as President for the 2010 to 2011 year at its annual meeting at the Camden Snow Bowl. Phaup has over 14 years in the Camden club having held a number of positions including First Vice President and chair of Camden Rotary's annual Summer Concert and member of the Youth Exchange Committee.

"Building strong communities, bridging continents is Rotary International's theme this year, Phaup said. Camden Rotary is a great club, and we will do our best to strengthen our community outreach programs and extend a hand overseas. I am honored to be president of the Camden Rotary Club as it enters its 85th year."

When asked about the value of Rotary and how participation in Camden Rotary has influenced his life, Phaup is quick to answer. "When I first arrived in Camden in 1994, I knew only a handful of people, among whom were some members of the Camden Rotary Club. By joining the club, I immediately felt connected to the community, and by engaging in the club's outreach activities, I have gained friends. Our family has also benefited by hosting exchange students from overseas, and our daughter enjoyed a year in Chile, thanks to the Rotary Youth Exchange program. On overseas trips, I try to attend club meetings whenever possible. Through Rotary International I can always find ways to stay connected."

 

Camden Rotary outgoing President Tom Peaco (left) welcomes Graham Phaup as the Club's new president for the 2010/2011 year. (Photo by Peter Palermo)

Event to Benefit Local Projects & Non-Profits to be held on September 5th.

The Camden Rotary Club’s Famous Blueberry Pancake Breakfast will be served on September 5, 2010 at the Camden Windjammer Festival from 7 AM to 10 AM outdoors on the Camden Public Landing. Money raised from this all-you-can-eat breakfast will be used to support the Ragged Mountain Redevelopment project and local 501c3 non-profit organizations.

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We did it! The water storage tank at the Orphan Garden is up and running!

The 39 AIDS orphans of the village of Likiting no longer have to lug water a mile up the mountainside to keep their crops alive during the dry summer months. Now, because of the water tank the children will have a plentiful vegetable garden, full of the crops necessary to stave off their hunger.

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The Camden Rotary Club honored five individuals as Paul Harris Fellows at its annual meeting on June 28, 2010 at the Camden Snow Bowl. Members receiving the 2010 awards were James Bowditch, Scott Fletcher, Jane Monhart,  Peter Palermo and Peter Van Alstine.

The Paul Harris Fellow award is named for Paul Harris, who founded Rotary with 3 business associates in Chicago in 1907. The award was established in 1957 and honors recipients who demonstrate a shared purpose with the objectives and mission of the Rotary Foundation.

Photo caption: Camden Rotary 2010 Paul Harris Fellows (left to right) Peter Van Alstine, Peter Palermo, Jane Monhart, Scott Fletcher and James Bowditch. (Photo by Kim Palermo)

Camden Rotary Club Shirts and Hats

Just in time for the "Music By The Sea" summer concert!

The Rotary blue shirt is a special order color for Camden Custom Embroidery. Orders must be placed by noon tomorrow, Wednesday, for delivery and preparation by Saturday.  Please email your size and number of shirts to Tony Bates at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Things to note:

• There are both men's and women's shirts.
• Sizing is just a bit on the small size for both, especially when washing/drying is taken into consideration. Tony normally wears a Large, but feels more comfortable in an Extra Large in this shirt. Unless someone wants a snug fit, we suggest moving up one size. Sizing goes all the way to XXL.
• Shirts are $18; hats are $9.00.
• Tony will bring all ordered shirts and hats to the park for 10:00 set-up time.

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