Waterville Rotary Noon Club of Waterville installs new officers

Lindsey Cameron, left, immediate past president, presents incoming president Michele Prince, with the gavel. (Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce photo)

Michele Prince, of Winslow, was installed as president of the Rotary Club of Waterville during the club’s meeting on June 29, 2025, at the Best Western Plus, in Waterville. Tina Chapman was also installed as the Club Secretary, and Sarah Wadick will continue to serve as Treasurer.

In addition, the following members will serve on the club’s board of directors:

• Andrea Pasco – Sergeant-at-arms
• John Dalton – Community Service Chairman
• Lindsey Cameron – Foundation Committee Chairman
• Jordyn Woodard – Public Relations Committee Chairman
• Jim Chapman – Ways & Means Committee Chair
• Jennifer Casey – Membership Committee Chairman
• Roger Crouse – Administrative Committee Chairman
• Karen Normandin – Youth/Vocational Services Chairman
• Dan Eccher – International Service Chairman
• Jeff Melanson – Member At Large

The immediate past president is Lindsey Cameron. She will continue to serve on the club board for the next year in multiple roles.

Prior to this appointment Michele served as President-elect in the 2024-2025 Rotary year and as the Community Service Chairman for six years. She has actively participated in the club’s multiple service projects and helped fundraise for specific needs in the community.

Rotary’s theme for 2025-2026 is Unite for Good, which is “to inspire members, participants, and the public with an idea that aligns with our Action Plan and calls on us to work together” states Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo.

The Rotary Club of Waterville lends support to community organizations and projects such as local food pantries, college scholarships, Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, Rhoda Reads Early Literacy Program, school supply distributions, and neighborhood clean-up events. The club also sponsors two youth Rotary clubs – an Interact Club through the Alfond Youth and Community Center and a Rotaract club through Kennebec Valley Community College. The club’s primary fundraisers include two annual auctions, one online in the Fall with radio promotion and one in the Spring with an in-person live and silent auction.

“Rotary is committed to partnering across a wide spectrum of sectors to improve the lives of people in communities across the world.” says Prince, “We are the oldest service organization in America and are guided by the motto ‘Service Above Self.’ Our local club thoroughly embraces the 2025-2026 theme, Unite for Good. This year our dedicated members are focused on developing young leaders and will contribute our time, effort and financial support on endeavors positively impacting children and youth in our community.”

The Rotary Club of Waterville welcomes new members who, as people of action, seek to volunteer their skills and resources to solve issues and address community needs. Information about becoming a member is available at www.watervillerotary.com or by attending the weekly meeting at noon on Mondays at the Best Western Plus Hotel, in downtown Waterville, 375 Main Street, Waterville, ME 04901. The Rotary Club of Waterville is on Facebook (@WatervilleRotaryNoon) and Instagram (@waterville_rotary).