As we turn the page on another Rotary year, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the meaningful strides we’ve made together—and to extend heartfelt appreciation to the one who helped lead the way.
A Standing Ovation for Andrew Cassidy
Under Andrew’s thoughtful leadership this year, our club didn’t just meet expectations—we expanded our impact and deepened our purpose. His quiet steadiness, unwavering service mindset, and commitment to excellence helped guide us through a year of generosity, growth, and meaningful connection.
Here is a closer look at the legacy Andrew leaves behind:
Impact by the Numbers & the Heart
Charitable Giving:
This year, our club awarded funding to several incredible organizations serving causes like:
Mental health awareness & women’s leadership
Food insecurity solutions
Breast milk education & support
Hospice and end-of-life resources
Scholarships for local students – A powerful, if sometimes invisible, investment in the future.
Volunteerism in Action:
Our club stepped up to serve—showing up with sleeves rolled and hearts open:
Window Dressers project
Feeding the homeless
Habitat for Humanity (2 builds!)
Bingo at the Veterans’ Home
And our beloved Veterans Breakfast, which again brought joy, gratitude, and community together in a big way.
Membership Milestones:
We welcomed two new members, Chase and Caleb, into our Rotary family—adding fresh ideas and new energy to our shared mission.
Strategic Initiatives:
We also took important steps to strengthen our internal operations:
Reviewed and improved our new member orientation process
Reinvested funds that had matured—ensuring stewardship for future giving
Reinstated digital payment options to modernize member convenience
Kicked off planning for our new musical fundraiser debuting in 2026 – a special shoutout to June and Ken Naglefor boldly bringing this idea to life!
Secured a new fundraising opportunity thanks to Larry and Cheryl, who locked in a car parking initiative for an upcoming concert. (More to come!)
A Warm Welcome to President Julie Howland
With Andrew’s chapter concluded, we now look ahead with excitement as Julie Howland takes the reins as our new President.
Julie brings with her a promise of creativity, camaraderie, and cause-driven fun—and we can’t wait to see where her leadership takes us. She has a gift for infusing energy into every initiative and a heart for building connection. There’s no doubt this next year will be full of meaningful service—and a few laughs along the way. She will be sharing her vision this week in our meeting!
Why Transitions Matter
Leadership transitions are more than ceremonial—they’re an opportunity to reflect on what’s working, reignite passion, and reimagine the possibilities. To every incoming President: listen deeply, trust your vision, and remember—you’re never leading alone.
Here’s to continuing the work, together.
Attend Our Next Meeting
Thursdays at 7:00 AM ( come earlier if you can)
Eastern Maine Community College at Rangeley Hall
268 Sylvan Road
Bangor, ME 04401
Our club is currently meeting both in person and on zoom.
If you'd like more information please contact Club President, Julie Howland: jhowland@amicusgroup.org
