Bob Tremblett introduced our District Governor.
Virginia (Ginny), Joles, retired from a career in communications and development with Emera Maine, a northern Maine electric utility at the Club’s meeting on September 12, 2016.
Most recently, Ginny has worked as a philanthropy lead for The Aroostook Medical Center, raising funds for capital projects and medical equipment. She has been active in the United Way, Leaders Encouraging Aroostook Development, and the Presque Isle Fish & Game Club.
A Rotarian since 1987, Ginny has served as Club President, District Conference Chairperson, and chaired several fundraising campaigns to benefit the community, including the County Dialysis Center project.
She is a Paul Harris Fellow and a Benefactor of the Rotary Foundation. She and her husband, Jerry Joles, teach self-defence, handgun safety, and conduct clinics through NRA’s Women on Target...
DG Ginny made a presentation on the work of Rotary International, starting with the 2016 Rotary International Theme of John and Judy Germ entitled “Rotary Serving Humanity.”
She challenged the group to give to the Rotary Foundation, especially in recognition of the 100th Anniversary. Since the Foundation was started with a $26.50 donation, Rotarians are being encouraged to increase their giving to the Foundation to a minimum of $26.50. Ginny circulated a copy of a book by David C. Forward entitled Doing Good in the World and invited members to attend a book signing, training, and banquet on November 19 in Presque Isle, Maine.
Ginny reviewed some of the changes made at the latest Council on Legislation, where there is now flexibility of meeting times and locations. There will be an increase in dues of $4 over the next three years.
Strategic Plans include:
- Presidential Citation goals
- Collaborative Projects and Meetings
- Adopting a Club (Sussex and St. Stephen have been twinned)
- Membership Grown and Engagement
- Youth Services – Exchange Program, Interact, and Rotaract
- Avenues of Service – Club Service, Vocational Service, Community Service, International Service, Youth Service
- Vibrant Clubs
All members were to attend the next Rotary International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, from June 10 – 2017.