Speakers

Suzanne Sthohlman is a local author and historian dedicated to preserving the unique heritage of coastal Maine. In her beautifully detailed biography, The Grandeman Sisters – Resourceful, Creative and Generous Women of Kennebunkport, Stohlman captures the vibrant lives of Mary and Marion Grandeman. Through rich storytelling, she chronicles how these two remarkable sisters used their artistic talents—from hand-painted pottery to intricate dollhouses—to charm their community and leave an enduring legacy in Kennebunkport.

Trish is a decedant of the Gooch family for whom Gooch's Beach is named. She is the 9th generation of Seadise House inkeepers, along with her husband, Ken.  They embrace a rich historic segment of Kennebunk andhave quite a story to tell.  She is the author of Seaside House - Maine Inkeepers.  Her parents are Sandy & Mike Severance, the 8th generation of innkeepers at the same location.

https://www.rotary.org/get-involved/youth-programs/interact-clubs

In the 1960s, Rotary International launched two youth programs:  Interact in 1962 and Rotaract in 1968.  Rotaract targeted young adults aged 18 to 30, providing opportunities for personal and professional development.  Interact, for young people aged 12 to 18, aimed to develop leadership and a spirit of service among high school students, and quickly became international.  Thus, Interact and Rotaract have broadened Rotary's influence and introduced new ideas and energies into it.  They have enabled Rotary to remain relevant in a context of rapid social change and youth activism.  They also contributed to the sustainability of Rotary by attracting future members, requiring internal adaptations such as the creation of specific committees and new directives.  These programs have rejuvenated Rotary's image, encouraging young people to engage in community service and internationalism projects.