Jessica from the Iris Network was our guest speaker.
Helping people with vision impairment or blindness in Maine since 1905
The Iris Network has a MISSION of helping people with vision impairment or blindness attain independence and community integration.
It is our VISION to build a world where no person is limited by vision impairment or blindness, and everyone is an advocate for eye health and the needs of people with vision impairment or blindness.
The Iris Network recognizes the diverse aspirations and abilities of people with vision impairment or blindness. Our services are based on respect for everyone's right to self-direction through informed choices. We believe that the education and integration of all individuals will result in a stronger society.
They work with people from age 14 on up, covering the whole state of Maine. Anyone under that age receives help from Catholic Charities.
One of their challenges is fundraising. Since people are not that familiar with the Iris Network, they are cautious about giving. In the works is walk on October 14th, no registration fee, purchase t-shirt, get pledges, social media. More information will be coming.
If you have any white sticks or talking watches, they can be donated to the Iris Network.
Jacob is grateful for the club. His training is done, and he starts his new job at the chamber on Friday!
Leo purchased a new Honda Goldwing motorcycle.
Tina is happy Leo is happy.
Carol is going to see her kids in Alabama and her grandson is graduating from high school.
Scott S, with the help of other Rotarians, submitted a grant for $4000.00 to purchase wood chips for the Sweetser playground project.
Dennis picks up the returnable bottles from the trailer. The last quarter there was $1569.00. Not bad since someone was stealing them. Since April 1st there is $1509.00.
Carol gave the high school all the information for the scholarship.
June 2 is the Scottish Festival. The club will receive $1500.00 from OOB365 to help them. Duties are helping at the entrance selling entry tickets and making sure no one is trying to cut through.
Here are the time slots, with 2 people in each slot: Kelly Canning did not give a time, but she will be there.
Let Tina know what time slot you are interested in covering.
11 - 1 Scott S. and Scott M
1- 3 Dennis and OPEN SLOT
June 10 is Corvett Weekend
Time slots are with 2 people in each slot:
Let Tina know what time slot you are interested in covering.
The parade is at 1:00 on Memorial Day. Dennis will be putting the Rotary wheel on his trailer, throwing candy, and walking beside the trailer. Let Dennis know if you want to help out.
May 30th, the 5th Tuesday of the month, the club will be visiting Sweetser for a tour. Everyone will meet at 6:30 at the farm, which is on the left as you go on the grounds.
June 13th Carolyn Johnson will be our speaker.
June 27th will be a ZOOM only meeting with Carol and Mateo at 5:30 p.m.
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