Maine College Circle addresses Houlton Rotary

    HOULTON — Bob Stuart of Maine College Circle spoke to Houlton Rotarians during a March 5 meeting.
    Maine College Circle strives to help a greater number of Maine students make more of the opportunity of education, with a special focus on the opportunity of higher education in rural and economically-challenged Maine communities.
    This non-profit group pursues their mission by supporting better, earlier, and equal access to information about the opportunity of education, particularly higher education. They try to provide inspiration and excitement to build aspirations. Bob insists on community engagement and tries to build energy within each community to support their children’s and their community’s future.
Contributed photo/Michael Clark
ROTARY GUEST — Bob Stuart of Maine College Circle spoke to Houlton Rotarians during their March 5 meeting. Taking part are, from left, Scott Dionne, Houlton Rotary president; Rotarians Wally Tapley and Rhonda Tower; and Stuart.
    Perhaps the most important element that Maine College Circle provides is time – time in communities, meeting with community members, trying to build energy among community members to build a brighter future for their children and their community through education. This initial investment of time talking with and engaging community members is far more valuable than any large financial investment, and it is at the core of the mission to help build a bright future in communities throughout Maine.