Rotary Club of Bangor, Maine

08/12/2026

Today, our Rotary meeting looked a little different, but perhaps a little more like Rotary than ever. 💙💛

We were deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of our District Governor, Serge Poulin, who was scheduled to join us at today’s meeting. In honor of Serge and his dedication to Rotary and a life of Service Above Self, we chose to turn our regular meeting time into an opportunity to serve.

Members of the Rotary Club of Bangor spent the lunch hour volunteering with Penquis and their We’ve Got Your Back program, sorting school supplies and filling backpacks for local children as they prepare to head back to school. 🎒✏️

It was a small but meaningful way to honor a fellow Rotarian who understood what this organization is all about.

Our thoughts remain with Serge’s family, friends, fellow Rotarians, and all those throughout our district whose lives he touched.

Today, we served in his memory. 💙

Service Above Self.

08/06/2026

Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the tragic loss of Rotary District 7790 Governor Serge Poulin. Serge was a steadfast champion of Rotary and lived every day as a true embodiment of our motto, Service Above Self. His unwavering commitment to strengthening our clubs, uplifting our communities, and inspiring Rotarians across the district was matched only by his remarkable joie de vivre - a lightness, warmth, and enthusiasm that made every room brighter.

We extend our deepest sympathy to Serge’s wife and family, to his Rotary family throughout District 7790, and to the countless people whose lives he touched with kindness, leadership, and joy. His legacy of service, compassion, and optimism will continue to guide us.

May we honor Serge by carrying forward the spirit he so beautifully lived.

07/22/2026

September 19th benefit hockey game between Maine Alumni and Bruins Alumni. A great way to support the personnel impacted at the Robbins Lumber Explosion and Fire. Please share!

07/21/2026

07/02/2026

At this week's meeting, the Rotary Club of Bangor officially welcomed Sterling Pingree as Club President for the 2026–2027 Rotary year.

Outgoing President Jan Currier had the honor of pinning Sterling as she officially passed the leadership of the club to him. Jan was recognized for her outstanding year of service, leadership, and dedication to advancing Rotary's mission throughout the Bangor community.

As President, Sterling will guide the club through another year of service, fellowship, and impactful community projects. Members are excited to support his vision and continue building on the strong foundation established by past leaders.

Congratulations to President Sterling Pingree, and thank you to Jan Currier for an exceptional year of leadership. We look forward to another great year of Service Above Self!

06/16/2026

Today at the Rotary Club of Bangor meeting, President Jan Currier had the honor of presenting four Rotarians with the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow recognition.

Named after Paul Harris, the Paul Harris Fellow award was established by The Rotary Foundation in 1957 to recognize individuals who have contributed, or who have had contributions made in their name, of $1,000 or more to support Rotary’s humanitarian, educational, and peace-building initiatives around the world and/or made an impact on the community through volunteer efforts. The recognition honors Rotary’s founder and reflects a commitment to the ideal of “Service Above Self.”

Congratulations to this year’s recipients:
📸 Pictured left to right:
President Jan Currier, Lee Souweine, Jenifer Butler, John Byrne, and Mike Timpson.

Thank you for your dedication to Rotary, your generosity, and the countless ways you help strengthen our club and our community. Your commitment to service makes a lasting impact both here in Bangor and around the world.

05/29/2026

This week at the Bangor Rotary Club, we were proud to present another round of scholarships to three outstanding students as they prepare for the next chapter of their educational journeys.

Congratulations to our scholarship recipients:
🎓 Peyton Antone
🎓 Emme Nguyen
🎓 Clara White

Scholarship Committee member Ben Sprague shared that this year marks the 35th anniversary of the Bangor Rotary Club Scholarship Program. Over those 35 years, our club has awarded more than $235,000 in scholarships and helped 140 students pursue their educational goals.

These scholarships represent more than financial assistance—they are an investment in future leaders, professionals, and community members who will help shape the future of Maine and beyond.

We are honored to play a small role in supporting Peyton, Emme, and Clara as they take the next steps toward their dreams. Congratulations to all three recipients, and thank you to our Scholarship Committee members who make this program possible year after year.

05/19/2026

Today at the Rotary Club of Bangor meeting, we had the privilege of presenting five scholarships to five incredibly deserving individuals pursuing continued education and investing in their futures.

This year’s recipients represent exactly what Rotary is all about — service, perseverance, growth, and strengthening our community. Three of our scholarship recipients are non-traditional students courageously taking the plunge to further their skills and make an even greater impact, while two are graduating seniors preparing to begin their college journeys.

As Scholarship Committee Chair Carin Sychterz shared, “This is Rotary at its best. It’s local and it’s personal.”

Congratulations to our scholarship recipients:

🎓 Autumn Nichols — graduating from Bangor High School and attending University of Maine to study Ecology & Environmental Sciences.

🎓 Sara Colbath — currently attending Eastern Maine Community College for Culinary Arts and graduating this December. She plans to launch her own bakery after graduation.

🎓 Emrys Murnik — graduating from John Bapst Memorial High School and attending Northwestern University on a pre-med track.

🎓 Ann Sharkey — currently attending Beal University for Welding, pursuing something she shared she has “always wanted to do.”

🎓 Janet Bradberry — attending University of Maine at Augusta for Health & Human Services and already making a tremendous impact in our community.

We are so excited for these five remarkable women and look forward to awarding three more scholarships next week!

Interested in learning more about Rotary or joining us for a meeting? We invite you to be our guest next Tuesday, 5/26.

05/08/2026

We were delighted to welcome Stacey Coventry and her pet partner, Pigeon, to the Rotary Club of Bangor this past Tuesday! 🐾

Stacey shared more about Pet Partners of Eastern Maine and the incredible impact therapy animal teams have throughout our communities. From hospitals and schools to nursing homes and rehabilitation settings, Pet Partners teams help bring comfort, connection, encouragement, and smiles to people who need it most.

Pet Partners is a nationally recognized organization that registers therapy animal teams dedicated to improving human health and well-being through the human-animal bond. Their volunteers and therapy animals provide meaningful visits that can help reduce stress, ease loneliness, support recovery, and brighten someone’s day in a truly special way.

Thank you, Stacey and Pigeon, for taking the time to share your story and the important work being done across Eastern Maine! 🐶

04/29/2026

Rotary Club of Bangor President, Jan Currier, rocks the hairnet while volunteering at Maine Day Meal Packout today. We worked with the incredible UMaine student volunteers (shout out to the enthusiastic women’s hockey players!) to fill boxes for food insecure Mainers. United for Good!