At our January 18 meeting, we were delighted to be joined by Rotary Assistant District Governor Bill Hunter and District Governor Tina Chapman, who was also our featured speaker. Our thanks to the wonderful staff of The Fortin Group in Auburn, who hosted our meeting and provided lunch. They have been big supporters of Rotary for a long time!

Members of the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club, along with a few spouses, regaled residents of Schooner Estates in Auburn on December 14 with a rendition of popular Christmas carols. Rotarian Joanne Bollinger led the choral group again this year. From left are Tom Shields, Stephanie Gelinas, Gerry Gelinas, Phil Vampatella, Bethel Shields, Laurel Grant, Donald Grant, Joann Bollinger, and Fred Holler. 

Pictured here are members of the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club Board of Directors for 2023-2024. Seated from left are Todd Goodwin, immediate past president; Christine Wilson, secretary; Roger Philippon, president; Tom MacDonald, treasurer; and Jennifer Frazier, vice-president. Standing from left are Roger Theriault, director; Stephanie Gelinas, scholarship chair; Larry Delhagen, membership chair; and Celeste Yackawonis, director. Missing from the photo is Peter Kowalski, Rotary Foundation chair. The Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club has been serving this community since its founding in 1917. The club meets every Thursday at noon at the Village Inn Restaurant in Auburn. More information available at lewistonauburnrotary.org. 

It was another great time at the L-A Rotary Club Food Booth at the 2023 Great Falls Balloon Festival held August 18-20. Despite a slow start Friday evening due to bad weather, we served up mountains of chicken nuggets, french fries, and onion rings on Saturday and Sunday. This is our major fundraiser, so we were pleased with the results. Thanks to all members, friends, and family members who helped out. Of course, a special shoutout to our one-and-only Don Grant, who once again this year took on this responsibility and tirelessly devoted countless hours and boundless energy to ensure its success. We salut you, Don!

Rotary District Governor Tina Chapman of Waterville was the special guest speaker at a joint meeting held recently at Gipper’s in Auburn. Chapman is governor of Rotary District 7790, which is comprised of all clubs in Maine from Lewiston-Auburn and north and all clubs in Québec. Members attending were from the Auburn-Lewiston Rotary (breakfast club), the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary (lunch club) and the Winthrop Rotary (breakfast). These three clubs along with the Gardiner club are in Area 11 of Rotary District 7790. From left in the photo are Bill Hunter, assistant governor for Area 11; Tricia Foster, president of the A-L club; Governor Chapman; Dick Coleman, president of the Winthrop Club; and Roger Philippon, president of the L-A club. 

 

...from members of the Lewiston - Auburn Rotary Lunch Club!

 

Chris joins us from his former Club in Vermont. He was a Past-President and brings a continued interest in Service Above Self with him. Chris is affiliated Salvation Army in Lewiston. Chris contacted us on Facebook inquiring about membership. Chis Martel, and Past-President Monica Millhime, connected with Chris and invited him to be our guest during a fellowship meeting. Chris Martel is his sponsor and welcome the opportunity to mentor his journey into our Club. Welcome Chris!