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Michael A. Clark, 86, of Houlton, died peacefully October 18, 2020, at a local nursing home. He was born in Portland, August 2, 1934, to Alan H. and Corris (Hume) Clark.
Though born in Portland, Michael considered himself from Houlton. He attended Houlton schools and graduated from Houlton High School in 1954. He took many courses in many different institutions for higher education, graduating from Ricker College with a bachelor's degree in business management. After high school, Michael joined the Navy serving on both the Midway and Hornet aircraft carriers.
Michael's desire when he returned to Houlton after serving in the Navy, was to help make Houlton a better place to live. He helped in building the family business, Houlton Farms Dairy, with the start of the Presque Isle division. He was instrumental in the building of the dairy's ice cream division. He later went into business for himself opening M.A. Clark Men's Clothing Store. He spent most of his life in sales. He was a self-taught photographer.
A member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, he sang in the choir and served in many capacities. He was Exhalted Ruler of the Houlton Lodge of Elks, President of the Houlton Rotary Club and served as District Governor for Rotary. He received Paul Harris Fellow awards from the Rotary Club and the District. He served on many boards and worked on many projects in the community being most proud of the Boy and the Boot and the Houlton Amphitheater. He was awarded the "Outstanding Citizen of the Year 1979" by the Governor of Maine. He, along with his wife Deb, was instrumental in fundraising for the Houlton Community Arts Center by selling seats. For over 30 years, he had the pleasure of managing and playing timpani for McGill's community band. He was a Mason and was thrilled to be the tenor drummer for the Highlanders ... always a drummer!
Most important to Michael was his family. He is survived by his wife, Deb, of Houlton; daughter, Corris Pinette and husband, Ron, of Patten; son, Walter and his wife, Mary, of Southbridge, Mass.; son, Michael and his wife, Leslie, of Ooltewah, Tenn.; son, Eric, of Hermon, Maine; and son, David and his wife, Karalyn, of Las Vegas, Nev. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Aaron Smith (Sarah), Colleen Clark (Joe Bearor) and Kiley Pinette; Tabitha Clark and Bethany Clark; Arianne Clark; Josh Clark; Paige and Owen Clark; and beloved great-grandchildren, Booker and Emily.
Because of Covid, there will be a family only service and burial. A celebration of his life will be held in the summer at a McGill's Band concert. Donations may be made to McGill's Community Band, c/o Deb Clark, 43 Columbia St., Houlton, ME 04730 or Church of the Good Shepherd, P.O. Box 1672, Houlton, Maine 04730. To share condolences and memories please visit
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gary Archibald of Dalhousie on Saturday, September 26th, 2020. Gary was born in Tide Head, the son of the late Earl and Stella (Porter) Archibald. He was one of five boys, Gordon (deceased), Jack (deceased), Leland (Oromocto) and Donald (Miramichi). He is survived by his wife Kathy (Hynes) of Dalhousie, daughters Shannon (Sean Harris) of Gatineau and Jodie (Carle Ensminger) of Halifax, grand-daughters Keara, Cameron, Maya and Fiona as well as many nieces and nephews.
Much like the garden beds he tended to with care, Gary approached all elements of his life with a caring devotion. His desire to better the community started when he studied recreation and community development at Algonquin College in Ottawa and then moved to Dalhousie in 1975, and continued until his passing. Gary devoted his life to the Town of Dalhousie and its people. While he retired from his role with the Town in 2003, he never stopped working to find ways to help the community, most recently serving as the current President of Dalhousie Rotary Club and an active member of the Board of Recreaplex.
Gary was a very engaged individual and there was little in life that didn’t captivate his interest. He was a kind and gentle soul who lived a full and happy life. He loved being with his family and making new memories. Although his accomplishments were considerable, his greatest pride was his two daughters.
We have lost a good man, and we will miss him!
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Wayne Franklin Harper, of Sackville, NB passed away peacefully on September 10, 2020 at the age of 79. Born in Ottawa, ON, Wayne lived in London ON where he started work for M. Loeb Ltd. after graduation. He quickly moved up the ladder and in 1982, he accepted his "dream job" as Vice President of Wholesale Operations with Loblaw’s at their eastern head office in Sackville NB. Then in 1992 he purchased the Vogue Cinema which he operated until 2006. During this time, he also assisted in his wife’s business, The Flying A, and taught at Mount Allison University in the Commerce Department. Wayne was unselfishly devoted to his community and recently received the Long Term Service Award from the Town of Sackville. Most recently he was actively involved with The Rotary Club of Sackville, a Board member of Block Investments and Property Holdings Ltd, Secretary of the Curl for Cancer annual Bonspiel and Treasurer of the Sackville Farmer’s Market Limited.
His past contributions to the community include: President of the Rotary Club of Sackville, Vice Chairman of the Sackville Memorial Hospital, Vice Chairman of the Southeast Hospital Corporation, Board member and Vice Chairman of the Sackville Memorial Hospital Foundation, Treasurer of the Sackville Swim Club, Board member of Renaissance Sackville, President of the Atlantic Motion Picture Exhibitors Association, Board member of the Motion Picture Theatre Association of Canada, founding President of the Sackville Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Mount Allison University Judicial Committee, a member of the Mount Allison University ACE Advisory Committee and Treasurer of the Sackville Golf & Country Club.
When Wayne was not volunteering his time, he could be found playing bass guitar for friends and family in the band Cookin’ and as well as at local events or the Sackville Farmer’s Market.
Wayne was the oldest of two children of Francis (Frank) Harper and Ruth Harper (Way). He was predeceased by his parents, his younger brother Ian Harper, his son, Todd Harper and grandson Hewson Ray. Wayne is survived by his wife Sandra Harper (McGinn) and daughter Kristen Harper (Andrew Bone) and grandchildren Marley in Halifax, and Megan and Madeleine in Ottawa ON.
The family remembers Wayne for his outgoing nature, his love of friends and family, his generosity and his love of community. Wayne always maintained that life in Sackville is what everyone should experience, a lifestyle not found anyplace else.
A Time of Remembrance will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville, NB (506-364-1300) at 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Social distancing and Covid-19 restrictions will be in effect. Please bring a mask and respect social distancing protocols.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Sackville Memorial Hospital Foundation can be made in Wayne’s memory through Jones Funeral Home.
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Extra Extra - first time that a club has chartered in the district in the last 5 years - a fully bilingual passport club in the Moncton area.
Après un long parcours et plusieurs hauts et bas, Rotary International nous as accueilli officiellement le 8 juin 2020 comme nouveau club dans la grande famille rotarienne mondiale. Merci à tous ceux et celles qui ont contribué de près ou de loin à l'atteinte de cet objectif.
After a long journey punctuated by highs and lows, Rotary International officially welcomed us June 8th 2020 as a new club in the world Rotary family. Thank you to all that have help us to reach that goal.
District Governor Noel Eustace - 2019 2020 Year End Message
Watch his year end message on the District 7810 YouTube channel or read it below the video.
Hi Everyone. This is District Governor Noel, wishing to reach out to everyone as we get close to the end of this Rotary year. Allow me to apologize, as this is my first take at doing a video message. We’ll just say, live, uncut all in one take. Lots of info so please be patient till the end. And here we go.
What a year it has been, eh?
First off, on behalf of the District, my wife Karen and I, a huge THANK YOU to each and everyone of you for all of your work that you and your clubs have done in your communities and for your hospitality when we came to visit.
Being honest, the governors visit is just one day of the many things that goes on during each Rotary year. To maybe refresh from our visit, we did chat about a date, a date in time and the significance of that date in history. Inclusive of the significant events of that date, was the chartering of your Rotary club. That in itself is significant in history, be it recent history or further ago in history. We compared some events and advancements that were revolutionary in their day, but no where near the same today. Things had changed! What was is not what is today. And what is today is not what will be tomorrow.
Because of a brave group of passionate people, all leaders in your community, they chose to come together to create positive change, to form a Rotary club. Each and everyone of you are amazing for continuing that idea. Whether you realize it, let alone accept it, each of you are leaders and change makers in the lives of so many. We also chatted about just asking good people to join our organization. And so many of you did that. The result of all of your efforts we accomplished two huge milestones…. Your efforts increased District membership by over 100 new members. Realizing we lose a few through the year, we have netted out over 30 new members. This is HUGE. Within our Zone, Zone 28 we are made up of 3 countries, 21 districts 1067 clubs with just over 37000 members. Your efforts this year was the largest in all the Zone. Actually, our District was approximately 1/3 of the zones total membership growth. Yes… that huge. THANK YOU, especially our District membership chair, Nigel Bayless.
Including all that, we also have chartered a new club. The first in 5 years. Past District Governor Wayne Wornes was the last Governor to have done so, chartering the RC of Hanwell. This new club is called the Rotary Club of the Atlantic International Passport - Club Rotary de l'Atlantique International Passeport with Charter President Richard Lemay. Merci tous la monde, Thank you all.
On top of this, District 7810 is also a Charter member in the formation of Rotaract Canada. A huge step forward in recognizing Rotaractors as true partners of Rotary.
In trying to speak the speak about change, we changed up the District conference. We were truly fortunate to have our very own Rotary Director participate. Thank you to Jeffry Cadorette. From the 200 participants representing 33 clubs to the Maritime kitchen party and the breakout secessions to the Polio Tulip campaign contribution (thank you Pam Harrison for engaging so many of us) the conference was
educational, informative, and fun!
educational, informative, and fun!
Back to the history conversation. We as a District have also the huge honour of recognizing clubs who have achieved 100 years of service. Not just one, not two, but three. WOW! That is a lot of service. To the Rotary Clubs of St Stephen, Houlton, and Moncton, Thank you for all you have done for the past 100 years and for what you will do for the next 100 years. Please know, none of this would not have happen if not for the sponsor club, the Rotary Club of Saint John, now 106 years old…. My, my my. In honour of this, a plan was started over 3 years ago by reaching out to then RI President Nominee Mark Maloney. We had a grand celebration planned to recognize each of the 3 centennial clubs PLUS one from our neighbouring 7820 who had 1 club celebrating their centennial too. A very special shout out to the Rotary Club of Moncton who had planned a massive gala event of 500 people (that was sold out almost immediately) and to the Rotary Club of Moncton West and Riverview for being the District co-ordinators for the for the overall event of President Marks visit to our area including a Rotary luncheon of over 250 people and club and project visits all over the Greater Moncton area.
So, with all our chatting about change, the unbelievable happened! The global pandemic! Our families, our friends, our businesses our jobs, our clubs even our organization has been turned upside down, twisted, shaken, rattled, anything you can think of. Everything stopped and I mean everything. BUT, that does not mean we stopped thinking and being creative. Creative on how we can help our families & friends, our businesses and our communities and our Rotary. Yes, things changed with Rotary, an understatement of the year, but WOW, did each of you ever step up. No matter the personal challenges and sacrifices we have all had to face, each of you as Rotarians have sure stepped up. The shared stories of community support have been nothing short of amazing and inspiring! THANK YOU. Please keep this up. Your engagement in the community does make a HUGE difference for so many. Staying connected with each other, with the District and with Rotary international is also important. Please continue to have online meetings, be creative, have special events, anything for any reason to stay connected is as much important to each of us as it is to our clubs, our organization and most importantly, our communities.
That being said normally these last few months of the Rotary year is made up of special events, charter nights, Paul Harris Nights, community recognition events, etc. all leading to supporting the Rotary Foundation. With all that has stopped, please do not forget about our Foundation. It is events such as we are all experiencing today is why the foundation does what it does… helping those that need it. Now it is right outside our front doors. Our District has applied for a Rotary Foundation Global Relief Grant for Covid-19. Needless to say, the demand was huge and the current fund has been depleted. We have been told that grant applications will be held in order and with the new Rotary year, new funds will be allocated and grants filled.
The overall point is, please do not forget about OUR Foundation. If your clubs were planning on doing Foundation events this year, please follow through as soon as possible within the next couple of weeks. Our foundation needs our support more than ever.
Needless to say change is always challenging, some would say scary, even difficult and stressful. Notwithstanding current events, our district has been under a spotlight. During our visit, many of you have asked about our overall membership, the district and what all this means. Well, during all of this, a lot has happened. Starting 3 years ago, the Governor line of our district has been meeting with our counterparts in other Districts. Culminating this year with our request for a meeting with all governors of District 7790 to our west, District 7820 to our east and their successors plus our Director Jeffry and Director Elect Valarie during the Zone Conference in Niagara Falls last fall. We recognized we wanted to be in control of our fate and not leave it to others.
From this meeting, we decided to establish a committee as a whole with equal representation from all 3 districts. Chaired by our own Governor Elect John, we met face to face in Fredericton. From here we identified the best possible future for our districts. Believe it or not, this means we are going back to what we used to be, all one District once again. Originally within the Rotary world, there was a time we were known as District #1. New Brunswick grew so much, we were able to form our own District in 1958. Like we chatted during our visit, change is inevitable. So we, as an overall area are going to be changing. Rotary as an organisation is changing, so we hope to be progressive within this world of change.
As all three Districts, we had sent a joint proposal to be approved by the Board of Directors of Rotary International. At their last meeting, they approved our request for the model and timelines we had presented. Effective on July 1st, 2022 Rotary International will form a new District, District 7815 that will include all of Atlantic Canada and St. Pierre Miquelon, France. The 10 Rotary clubs within the State of Maine, will become a part of District 7790. This means we have two years to transition and to get to know each other better. Part of this process is we have established two separate organizing committees, one for the transition for the 10 clubs to District 7790 and one for the formation of District 7815. We have solid representation on both committees. For District 7790, we have Floyd Rockholt and Marc Ouellette. For District 7815, we have soon to be Governor Elect Darren Hansen, Governor Nominee Harvey Bass and Past District Governor Silvana Bosca.
Want to know the funny part… as governor I had signed these documents during a leap year… on February 29th.
What does all this mean…. Simple. My name is Noel and I am a member of the Rotary Club of Fredericton North and I will continue to serve my club and my community to the best of my professional, vocational and personal abilities. Nothing more, nothing less.
This close to the end of this Rotary year, and all the changes we all have experienced and made, the finances of the district have also been a key focus. As of our last Board meeting just last week, the operating budget tentatively shows a significant surplus since no in person training and travel costs have been incurred as originally budgeted. Once the fiscal period is complete and the final surplus is known, the board has approved a motion and District will be reaching out with three options;
1) Issue a credit to members in the form of a credit for membership dues
2) Providing a cumulative credit, based on membership, to the club to spend as you see fit
3) Provide an inter District matching grant program to support clubs who support Covid 19 specific projects within your own communities (this is to build on the Rotary International Global Grant Program we hope to receive in the next Rotary year)
What does all this mean…. Simple. My name is Noel and I am a member of the Rotary Club of Fredericton North and I will continue to serve my club and my community to the best of my professional, vocational and personal abilities. Nothing more, nothing less.
This close to the end of this Rotary year, and all the changes we all have experienced and made, the finances of the district have also been a key focus. As of our last Board meeting just last week, the operating budget tentatively shows a significant surplus since no in person training and travel costs have been incurred as originally budgeted. Once the fiscal period is complete and the final surplus is known, the board has approved a motion and District will be reaching out with three options;
1) Issue a credit to members in the form of a credit for membership dues
2) Providing a cumulative credit, based on membership, to the club to spend as you see fit
3) Provide an inter District matching grant program to support clubs who support Covid 19 specific projects within your own communities (this is to build on the Rotary International Global Grant Program we hope to receive in the next Rotary year)
Governor Elect John has committed to personally following up with each club President early in the new Rotary year to get each of your clubs’ feedback.
Last but certainly not least, many of us were to be representing our District at the International Convention in Honolulu, right now…. This week. We all know it was cancelled, but the good news is there is going to be a virtual convention, June 20 – 26, 2020. Links are on the RI website. The positive in all of this… we all have an opportunity to be a part of such a first, the first virtual convention, complete with keynote speakers and break out secessions. To be a part of an RI convention, all without leaving your home or office. Still lots to
see and learn. Please consider registering, it is quite a program.
see and learn. Please consider registering, it is quite a program.
Overall, it has been an amazing year. Utterly amazing. Together as Rotarians, as clubs and as a District, we have accomplished so much as a whole. Karen and I are truly blessed to have met so many passionate Rotarians. We are in awe of all the good things each of you and your clubs are doing. Going forward please know we are here to support you in anyway we can. On a personal note, I wish to say thank you the
Governor line and everyone in the District leadership team for all their passion, drive, leadership and support through out the year. We look forward to supporting the District and Governor Elect John, the Governor line and the District leadership team during the next Rotary year and hope each of you will continue to do the same.
Governor line and everyone in the District leadership team for all their passion, drive, leadership and support through out the year. We look forward to supporting the District and Governor Elect John, the Governor line and the District leadership team during the next Rotary year and hope each of you will continue to do the same.
Thank you all. Dare to be the difference.
And remember… Rotary connects the world.
Be well. Be safe.
Yours In Rotary,
Noel CM Eustace
District Governor 2019-2020
Rotary Connects The World
Rotary International District 7810
New Brunswick, Canada & Eastern Maine, USA
Url: ridist7810.org
Email: govdist781020192020@gmail.com
Mobile 506-476-2924
District Governor 2019-2020
Rotary Connects The World
Rotary International District 7810
New Brunswick, Canada & Eastern Maine, USA
Url: ridist7810.org
Email: govdist781020192020@gmail.com
Mobile 506-476-2924
Your Invitation to the 2020 FREE Rotary 'Virtual' Convention
Breakout and General sessions now available - please register at the link below.
Enjoy the convention at home during this free event taking place 20-26 June.
Don't miss out -> https://on.rotary.org/37682zA
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As scientists work to find a vaccine for the new coronavirus, we can do our part to keep our communities healthy by helping Rotary spread the word about the importance of vaccinations during World Immunization Week, 24-30 April. Immunizations save millions of lives every year and are widely recognized as one of our most successful and cost-effective health interventions. Yet outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases continue to put children’s health at risk around the world. Rotary knows firsthand that #VaccinesWork. Since 1985, we’ve contributed more than $2.1 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect nearly 3 billion children from polio. When children receive the polio vaccine, their pinkie fingers are marked with purple ink so health workers will know which children received the vaccine. Today, only two countries continue to report cases of polio caused by the wild poliovirus: Afghanistan and Pakistan. Take action in three easy ways:
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A special thanks to District Membership chairs Nigel Bayliss (7810) and Gail Gosse (7820) for helping to create a collaborative online event for club leadership on April 18th. Current District Governor for District 5370 Tracey Vavrek was the guest speaker along with Zone Coordinator Doug Logan. The conversation was about exploring creative ways to engage Rotarians.
The video was recorded and can be found through the District's YouTube channel:
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All District in person events through to June 30 are now postponed or cancelled.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Leadership Team of District 7810, we hope everyone is safe and well.
Needless to say, what is happening here, as well as globally, is unprecedented.
As a District, we wish to let everyone know that effective immediately, all District in person events through to June 30 are now postponed or cancelled.
Such events include and not limited to;
Training - RLI, District Leadership, PETS/SETS, Treasurers, Foundation, Public Image, etc.
Youth - RYLA/Interact, Youth Exchange Outbound orientation
Special Events - Centennial 100,
All in person District committee meetings
Please know, as we prepare for the upcoming Rotary year, we as a District will continue training digitally on line.
We are in the planning stages for having an on line version of PETS, Presidents training and along with some others.
As of now, the date of this training will be the same, this coming April 18th.
Yes, it will look, feel and be different, but we are willing to try something new. (Remember #thinkdifferent7810)
You will see and hear more from District Training as soon as possible on this event.
We are asking all Rotary and Rotaract clubs to follow suit.
Most, if not all, have already stopped meeting in person.
Please seriously consider postponing or cancelling any and all in person club meetings, committee meetings and in person community events.
This can be a time for true leadership. Social Distancing does not mean we have to become isolated.
Be creative! Use various social media's like facetime, skype, zoom, GoTo meeting, chat rooms, discussion groups, etc.
As a District, we have access to GoTo Meeting. Have a virtual club meeting or committee meeting. District leadership uses this regularly to stay connected and stay in touch with each other.
If you wish to co-ordinate an on line meeting, let Terry MacDonald know and he can help coordinate for you.
Terry W. MacDonald
Executive Secretary
Rotary District 7810
506-206-7810
506-478-7810 (c)
April 4th, 2020 RLI Training Sessions have been Cancelled
After discussion at the board level, it has been decided that the RLI Scheduled for April 4, 2020 will be cancelled due to concerns with the continuing COVID 19 outbreak.
Participants will be contacted directly with cancellation information shortly. Facilitators are asked to cancel their hotel room reservations directly with the Hotel Wingate Dieppe.
For our first time facilitators, please note that your sessions will now be moved to the Fall offering of RLI in Truro on October 24, 2020. Your assignments will be confirmed in the coming months.
Thank you everyone for your understanding.
Any questions, feel free to contact me directly.
Cheers,
Leanne Whelan
Board Member for RLI Atlantic Atlantique Division
Facilitator Scheduler
Save the date - RI President Mark Maloney is coming to Moncton on April 27th.
Celebrating 100 years are Rotary Club of Houlton (Maine), Moncton Rotary Club (NB), St Stephen (NB), and from Rotary International - District 7820 - the Rotary Club of Sydney (NS).
Worthy to note that Rotary Club of Saint John is 106 years old.
More information to follow about the events that day.
To read the Bio for Mark Maloney, click on the link below
Happy World Rotary Day!!!
Today, we celebrate the 115th Anniversary of the very first Rotary club at the Rotary club of Chicago.
It is also world Rotary Day, where we can celebrate the successes of all the Rotarians around the world who do great things in their community.
Be sure to spread the word about why you are in Rotary by wearing your Rotary pin, branded Rotary club shirt or other Rotary branded apparel out in public today and start a conversation.
#ThinkDifferent7810
#DoGoodery
#RotaryConnectsTheWorld
French Level 1 **NEW**
English Levels 1, 2, 3, Graduate
Upcoming Leadership Training for all Rotarians with the Rotary Leadership Institute Training in Dieppe on April 4th.
It is always a great day with lots of information.
Register at: https://rliatlanticdiv.org/
Conflict and violence displaced more than 68 million people in the past year, and half of those are children.
For Area 1,7 and 9 Clubs – this will be at the Campus Centre at the University of Maine at Presque Isle from 9am to 3pm Eastern Standard Time
Please mark on your calendar for a day of information, inspiration, and networking. All Rotarians are invited to attend workshops on Membership, Youth Services, Public Image, or Foundation. In addition, we request all President Elects, Secretary Elects, and Treasurer Elects attend workshops designed to assist you to make a smooth transition into those offices.
Please register at: https://pos.li/2ek04k
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