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District Governor's Message November 2025
From Your District Governor – November Is Foundation Month
By DG Emma Bodwell, Bridgton-Lake Region RC
 
November always gets me thinking about gratitude. And in Rotary, there’s a lot to be thankful for — especially when it comes to The Rotary Foundation.
 
If you’ve ever seen a local project happen in your town — something that made a difference in real people’s lives — there’s a good chance the Foundation helped make it possible. That’s why we celebrate November as Foundation Month.
 
Let me give you a few examples. And I also want to acknowledge you for being part of the Highest Overall Rotary Foundation Contributions District. More on that as well.
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Philippines Outreach Team
Available to Speak
District 7780 2025 Philippines Outreach Team—PDG Dick Hall (Portland RC), AG Joanne Landry (Saco Bay RC), and PP Carol Madsen (Bridgton-Lake Region RC)—has been on the road for a few months now.  The Team is available and eager to share their experience.
 
For those clubs still holding hybrid meetings, the Team is often able to bring in partners from the Philippines to talk about their projects and answer questions. To schedule a visit to your club or for other questions, reach out to dickhall7780@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for your interest.
Believe in Polio Eradication
Believe!  Not in Santa Claus but in Polio Eradication!
By:  Nancy Hawes, SPCE RC
 
Nubble Light in York
Ed Galkin, Peter Teahen, Brenda Cressey, Dick Cressey
 
Believe! – Not in Santa Claus or in the Polar Express, but that we will eradicate polio!
 
That has been the message that Iowa Rotarian Peter Teahen, along with New Jersey Rotarian Ed Galkin have been spreading as they flew around the Atlantic Ocean. District 7780 was their last stop before heading home, and they spoke to District 7780 Rotarians whose schedules were able to accommodate the last-minute date change. Past Foundation trustee Brenda Cressey welcomed the pilots and reminded us that when we hear about “cases” that each case is a child who has been afflicted with polio.
 
You would probably never guess from the photo but Ed is 89 ½ years old and holds a record as the oldest pilot to fly around the world (he’s done it 4 times for other nonprofits!).
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District 7780 is always looking for amazing Rotarians to help keep things running smoothly. 
Learn more about opportunities in our District.
Ending Polio
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Join the PolioPlus Society today!!
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