Sabino Business Meeting Minutes, 2026
Sabino Improvement Association
Potluck Dinner
08/27/2026 at 6:30 pm
Attendance: 58
Thank you to Janet Carabello and Jim Hill for hosting the evening. We appreciate their efforts to make the last potluck of 2026 really special. Attendance was the highest for the 2026 season- 58 people! It was wonderful to see all the seats filled.
After dinner, Brad Powers stood up and thanked everyone in the community for such a great season. This year, there were extra special events such as the concert, movie night, and Three Viewings play reading. We had a season of exceptional programs, both fun and serious, and we thank Libbe Milicia and everyone who brought them to us. Izabela Werner was happy to report that $888 was raised through the pound auction, raffle, and donations received.
Jim Brophy introduced speaker Richard Totten. Richard talked about the Old West Bath Meeting House building and its restoration. It was built in 1839 originally as a Methodist and Episcopal church. Over time, the building was no longer used and fell into a state of disrepair. In 2007, the building was falling, and there were discussions about demolishing it. But thankfully, Margaret and Richard Totten, along with several others in the community, set out to restore and save the building. Through their efforts, the roof, ceiling, wiring, and stained glass windows were repaired and restored when possible, and replaced as needed. The building was turned over to the town, and the West Bath Historical Society manages upkeep and repairs; it is now used for private events.
The evening ended with the Ice Cream Social. Some may argue that this was the best part of all. Thanks to all who contributed the ice cream and fun toppings.
As this is being written after Sept. 1st, I would like to mention the play reading. This year, Jill Van Note and Bob Apfel treated us to a staged play reading of Three Viewings. They, along with Roz Kalb and Roger Powers, put on a performance that was dramatic, comical, and endearing all at once. This type of production takes a lot of time and effort above and beyond the performance itself. The hall was decorated and set up like a quaint country playhouse, and delicious treats and drinks were provided. Every seat was filled and parking space taken (thanks to Christine and Brad Smith). We are grateful to everyone who made this a magical evening for our community, especially Jill and Bob.
Our guests for the evening were Janet Carabello's son Nick, daughter-in-law Nellie, granddaughter Tessa, and baby Augie.
It is not too late to please pay your $50 membership dues as soon as possible (give to Izabela Werner).
Sadly, this was the last potluck of the 2026 season. Thanks to everyone for making it a great season.
-Submitted by Joanne Kelsey 9-3-2026
"The end of summer feels like closing a favorite chapter slowly, smiling at the best lines, and knowing you'll return to them again."
Original Constitution and ByLaws
[Please note: The following is the original articles of association, which has been amended over the last century.]
Preamble.
Section 1.
Property owners, residents and summer residents of Sabino, so called, in West Bath, Maine, do establish, ordain and consent to the following Constitution and By-Laws.
Section 2.
The name of the organization shall be known as the Sabino Improvement Association.
Section 3.
Its objects shall be to unite for the mutual benefit, protection, improvement and association generally, the residents, summer residents and property owners in Sabino, so called, in the town of West Bath, Maine. It being understood that no building hereafter erected by the association shall be used as a public dance hall and may only be used by members of the association and their guests on such occasions as the directors may see fit.
BY-LAWS.
ARTICLE ONE.
Officers.
The officers of the association shall be a president, vice president, treasurer, secretary and three directors who shall be chosen by ballot at the annual meeting and shall hold their respective offices until the next annual meeting of the association, but in any event such officers duly elected shall hold office until their successors are elected and duly take office. Any person who is a member of this association and has subscribed to the by-laws of the same may be elected or appointed to any office therein.
ARTICLE TWO.
President.
The president shall preside at all meetings of the association and in his absence the vice president and if he be absent a temporary chairman may be chosen to conduct the meeting.
Secretary.
The secretary shall keep a correct record of all the doings of the association at the various meetings.
Treasurer.
It shall be the duty of the treasurer of the association to receive all moneys belonging to the association, and pay out the same only upon the written order of the president, countersigned by at least one of the directors, and to keep a regular account of all moneys received and paid out to exhibit the same to the directors whenever requested, and to make a full annual report to the association at the annual meeting.
ARTICLE THREE.
Meetings.
The annual meeting of the association shall be held on the first Saturday of August in each year in such place and at such hour as the directors decide.
Special Meetings.
A meeting of the association may be called whenever the directors deem it necessary, and shall be called by them upon the request in writing of ten or more members in good standing, provided, however, that all meetings of the association shall be held at Sabino during the months of June, July, August and September and at other places most convenient during the other months in the year.
Notice of Meetings.
All meetings of the association shall be called by notices, two in number, to be posted in two different parts of Sabino, the selection of the places being for the secretary to decide. In event of meetings being held outside June, July, August or September notice shall be given in the local newspaper. In all cases when possible the notice shall explain the object of the meeting.
Quorum.
Ten members of the association shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the association, but in the absence of a quorum a lesser number may adjourn the meeting to a later date.
ARTICLE FOUR
All persons residing in the limits of Sabino, so called, in the town of West Bath, Maine, from a point west from the home of Charles H. Bates to the New Meadows River and from the southerly end of the cove at said Sabino to a point north bounded by the cove separating Quaker Point, so called, from Sabino, so called, may become members of the association. To belong to the association a person must be at least 15 years old.
Dues.
The annual dues to the association to be paid by each member shall be one dollar in advance for men and fifty cents for women.
Directors.
The Board of Directors of the association shall include the president in addition to the three directors provided for in Art. 1 of these by-laws. The board shall elect its own chairman and secretary from its membership They shall have charge and control of the association's property, and have general supervision of its affairs and have power to authorize all ordinary expenditures; they shall make such rules regulating amusement, and the management of the association's affairs as shall to them seem proper, and in general do whatever may be necessary to promote the welfare of the organization.
Amendments.
These by-laws may be amended at any regular meeting or special meeting called for the purpose by a two-thirds vote of those present.
Committee on By-laws:
Arthur G. Oliver
John Pooler
Fred B. Kittridge
Robert B. Small
Fred F. Butler
Sabino Association Board of Directors comprises the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and three Trustees. The Board is elected at the first meeting of the summer for one year.
President - Brad Powers
Secretary - Joanne Kelsey
Treasurer - Izabela Werner
Trustees
Mike Fahay
Mike Jamison
Paul Werner
Bob Apfel
Other Volunteers
Potluck Events Coordinator - Libbe Milicia
Signs - Lyn Brophy
CLYNK Program Manager- Deborah Jordan-Pearson
Little Lending Library- Susan Montgomery
Window Box Maintenance- Katherine Larrabee
Website Administrator - Elizabeth Nelson
HOST DUTIES 2023
Thank you for being willing to host a Sabino Supper!
Prior to Hosting:
If you happen to be at the supper the week prior to your Host Date, please take home the “dirty” silverware, wash it, and bring it back with you the following week.
Take an inventory of supplies to see if there are enough drinks, (including drinking water and water to make coffee), coffee, half and half, butter, ice for drinks, Clorox wipes, napkins. If these items are low, please purchase for your hosting time and if you choose to be reimbursed, please save your receipt and give it to the Treasurer. In addition, the Host provides sliced bread/rolls for the Potluck.
Hall and Hosting prep:
- Please contact a SIA Board Member to open up the Hall for you.
- If the Hall is hot, you may decide to open the windows in the hall early in the day, and turn on the ceiling and back wall fans to circulate the air.
- Please wipe down each table and the food/drink tables. Clorox wipes are available in the kitchen.
- Place napkins, salt, pepper, and vases of flowers (if you choose) on each table. All supplies can be found in the storage boxes in the kitchen.
- Get utensils ready for serving.
- Assemble the drink station (including ice), as well as the coffee station if using (all supplies such as cups/stirrers etc. are located in the storage bins in the kitchen).
- Place name tags and markers on a front table and greet attendees upon arrival.
- Organize contributions on the Potluck table in left to right order beginning with appetizers, mains, sides/salads, bread from Hosts, and desserts at the end. Dessert plates are in kitchen storage boxes, if needed, as well as cards to list ingredients for food allergies.
- Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. with a call to start by Hosts. Hosts typically are the last ones to eat.
After Supper:
Please pass “dirty” utensils to next week’s Hosts and give the Hall a clean up including wiping down tables, and chairs if needed, with Clorox wipes and sweeping the floors. Arrange for trash to be removed. Shut off all lights and fans, and please make sure the kitchen and entry doors are locked.
Thank you so very much!