May 9th will mark the 12th annual 4-Way 5K walk / run & 10K run hosted by the Rotary Club of Bath. The races honor the Rev. George Dole, a long time Bath Rotarian, who in 1954, while studying at Oxford University in England, ran in the race in which Roger Bannister broke the 4-minute mile. A lifelong runner, George won his age category in several of our races. George passed away just shy of his 90th birthday on June 29th, 2021.
Online registration for this year's race can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/ME/Bath/BathRotary5K
This year's race proceeds will benefit non-profits Girls on the Run Maine and the Rotary Club of Bath's Community Service Fund which supports local needs such as youth swimming lessons, student literacy, child food insecurity, young leadership training and student scholarships.
Girls on the Run Maine is dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. The mission of Girls on the Run Maine is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
Above photo: George Dole #15 far right, Roger Bannister #41 middle on May 6, 1954 at the start of the first sub-4 minute mile.
What is 4 Way? "Rotary's Four-Way Test" of the things we think, say or do
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL & BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Our Community Service fund assisted the Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services program with a donation of $1,500. The EDS provides support and comfort to first responders with hot and cold beverages and light snacks on site of an emergency such as a fire or search and rescue mission. At times they will also assist families affected by the emergency. The Salvation Army of Bath-Brunswick Emergency Disaster Services program serves the immediate Mid-Coast area. Pictured above are Bath Rotarian Lt. Tyler Adcox of the Salvation Army, Bath Rotary President Anthony Jamison and Bath Rotarian and EDS volunteer Rick Byrnes.
Our own Lois Skillings spoke at the Portland stop of the Million Mask Challenge on October 6th, 2020 as a representative of health care workers in our region. The Challenge traveled through six states, hosted nine strategic event stops, delivered 100,000 PPE face-masks to each Rotary District and their Clubs throughout New England. The goal is to have each Rotary Club in these areas provide protective masks to grass-roots first responders, essential workers and schools inside their communities. Rotary District 7780, which includes 41 Rotary clubs in Southern Maine and Coastal New Hampshire, is planning the publicity events around the mask distribution to highlight the importance of wearing masks and the role of Rotarians in the community. Pictured L to R is Bath Rotarian and CEO of Mid Coast-Parkview Health Lois Skillings, District Governor Peggy Belanger and District Governor Elect Dick Hall.
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