The Bulletin -- July 21, 2010 (#1049)

Dancers affilited with Norte Maar share a performance with club members.

Program: Norte Maar Special Performance

Norte Maar for Collaborative Projects in the Arts is a nonprofit organization that encourages and supports the arts in the North Country. Jason Andrew, founder of Norte Maar, has worked tirelessly to help foster the artistic community in our region.

Andrew said, “We share a common belief, and that is the arts are a reflection of the Great Society.” With frustration, he explained that the arts continue to be marginalized in our schools and much of our communities seem to dismiss the importance of arts. “It’s the opinion of many that great art can only be associated with great cities,” said Andrew. However, Norte Maar’s mission is to bring unexpected art to unexpected places. They are well known for ballets held in locations such as drained swimming pools and Wal-Mart parking lots. Andrew states, “Great art happens everywhere ,and we are not limited by geography.”

Highlighted during the program were some of Norte Maar’s many exhibitions. From New York City and London to Evergreen Nursing Home in Plattsburgh, Norte Maar continues to feature great art.

Dancers from the organization put on a spectacular performance and artists demonstrated skills such as making and designing pottery. Visit Norte Maar’s website: www.nortemaar.org

Visiting Rotarians: Charlie Lewis, Naples, FL

Guests: Ashlea Keene (Bob Parks), Craig Cathers (Jody Carpenter ), Kristi Spooner (Sandy Walker) Jason Andrew, Julia Glike, Alli Shoenbek, Clair McKebney, Mary Jane Moore, Allissa Felio, Jackie Sabourin, Mike Lavigne (Josh Kretser), Andy Guynup (Dave Kimmel), Joanne Nelson (Faith Osborne Long)

Rotary Store: Cathy Forget said there has been a request for Rotary aprons and license plates. If anyone is interested, please see Cathy.

Announcements:

• Friday, Aug 6 New Member Orientation, West Bay Plaza.
• Saturday, Sept. 11 is a big day for volunteer needs. Be a BoP Parade Marshall, join the Bed Race, or sell ducks for the Derby. Please participate in any way possible.
• Ellen Bouchard has become a Rotary Foundation Benefactor!! Thank you for your generosity.

Food Shelf: June report - $157 to the Salvation Army and $257 to the Food Shelf.

Year End Food Shelf Report:
Weekly donations $1596
Food Shelf Day $1874
Total $3470
Special Checks/donations $1325
Total Collected 2009-2010: $4795

Break Down:
Food Shelf $2959
Salvation Army $1836
Total $4795

Colin’s Cash:

• Tony Searing responded to a Speakout: He wanted people to know participants spend money all over the region, not just in Lake Placid. Good luck Tony!
• Bob Smith bought a duck in honor of the club. He urged all members to get involved and stay active.
  Congratulations to Jack on his engagement. Here’s to John Bernardi - who raffled off the bottle of wine that created that “enchanting evening.”
• Leigh Mundy announced that 8 Rotarians came to Jumpin’ in July, and they will donate $8 to the Art Center.
• Ellen Bouchard gave kudos to those who give to the Food Shelf in the summer.
• Peter Cadieux announced CCC’s concerts on the bluff series. He thanked John Seiden and Peter Grosskopf who are in the band called Lucky Boys for playing last week.

NEW MEMBER PROPOSAL
Name: Ashlea Keene
Business: CVTransportation Museum
Position: Director of Fundraising and
Membership
Classification: Membership and Fundraising
Membership: Active
Previous Rotary Membership: No
Proposed by: Bob Parks

Another Candle Burning For: Marsha Cook (7/26) Corn Forrence (7/28) David Kimmel (7/31)