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Rotary Club of Reading, Massachusetts, USA

Rotarians have fun serving the community.  Join us!

Meeting Schedule (subject to adjustment due to holidays). 
1st Monday Lunch: Bertucci's, 12:15 pm. 
3rd Monday Dinner: Austin Prep, 6 pm.   3rd Monday Board Meeting, 5 pm
 
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We had our first Morning Coffee Meeting on October 27.  Thank you to John Feudo and the Burbank Y for hosting.  We are trying new things to see to engage our members.
 
It was a great way to kick off the work week and lots of good, spirited discussion was had about our Rotary club.  
 
Our new meeting schedule offers four different meeting times, so please do your best to try and make at least one meeting per month.
 
First Monday, Lunch, 12:15 pm (Kitty's in North Reading);
Second Monday, Zoom, 7 pm;
Third Monday, Dinner, 6 pm (Austin Prep);
Fourth Monday, Coffee, 7 am (YMCA).
 
Check our calendar for specifics, as dates are subject to change due to holidays, etc.
 
Community Giving in Action!
 
Each year, ReadingCares, Reading Rotary, the Town of Reading, and many generous community donors team up for the Adopt-a-Family project — spreading joy at Thanksgiving and Christmas/Holidays.
 
Paper or digital applications are available. Deadline for Thanksgiving apps is October 31.  Deadline for Holiday distribution is November 12.  If you know anyone in need, please share.
 
Thanksgiving Distribution date will be Monday, November 24.
Our second of three scheduled Snack Shack nights was this past Friday, October 3.  We had a crew consisting or Rotarians Sheila Clarke, KC Latham, Phil Stewart and Tim Kelley together with friends, Meghan Frey and Lori and Ken Foley.
 
We have one more Shack Shack scheduled for October 31.  Since this is Halloween, we are anticipating it being a difficult night to staff.  Please sign up if you can or help us find some volunteers to open the Snack Shack for the game.
 
 
Besides the Street Faire, the Snack Shack is our only other fundraiser for the year.  It is also an important community outreach for Rotary.  Please help out if you are able.
Reading Rotarians, friends, family, volunteers!  
 
Football season is upon us and that means our team will be running the Snack Shack! There are two more home games on the schedule and we need YOUR help.
 
These are the dates: 
Friday, October 3rd
Friday, October 31st
 
Check out the available shifts and sign up HERE
On November 12, 2025, at Andover Country Club, our District is holding the PDG Bob Wood Heroes Event.  This is an event to honor military veterans and Reading Rotary will honor Past President Phil Stewart.  We will be getting at table.  We encourage you to attend.  It will also feature Reading's own General Jack Hammond of Home Base Foundation and Rep. Seth Moulton along with RI Director Chris Etienne.
 
Since we are getting at table, please contact Tim or Amy if you plan on attending (rather than signing up individually).
 
Congratulations, Phil.  Thank you for your service to our country and to Reading Rotary!
The Board of Directors voted for a change to our meeting schedule.  To increase member participation and engagement, starting in October we will have four meetings per month.  Members are respectfully asked to make at least one meeting per month to stay up to date with the goings on of the club.  Each meeting will have the same information going out to whoever is present. Of course, you can come to as many meetings per month as you like so you can see more members and reconnect with some whom you haven't seen in a while.
 
The schedule (subject to change based on holidays, etc.) will be:

First Monday, Lunch, 12:15 pm (location TBD because Bertucci's has closed);
Second Monday, Zoom, 7 pm;
Third Monday, Dinner, 6 pm (Austin Prep);
Fourth Monday, Coffee, 7 am (YMCA).
 
Specific dates are in our club calendar on our website.  You can easily stay up to date by subscribing to the calendar to get the entire calendar on your device or on the ClubRunner mobile app.  If you have questions about subscribing to our calendar, you can contact Tim Kelley.
 
We are looking for a permanent location for lunch, since Bertucci's has abruptly closed.  Our next lunch meeting will be on October 6.  Margaret O'Sullivan has graciously offered to host the meeting at her home.  Please make every effort to attend.  
The Reading Fall Street Faire 2025 edition was a huge success.  Despite a rainy set up, the skies cleared, mostly, by early afternoon and the turnout was huge.
 
Huge thanks to our generous sponsors, all the vendors who braved the soggy weather, the volunteers, entertainers and faire-goers.
 
We are grateful to all our Rotarians who pitched into make the event wonderful.  This is one of the most popular events in our town, if not the most popular.  It takes a village to make it go.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!
After months of planning and preparation, Reading Fall Street Faire is coming next Sunday, September 7.  We need Rotarians and friends to volunteer.  Please come and bring your friends and family.  It promises to be a great day.
 
This is our biggest event and fundraiser, and we need help from all!
 
Please sign up at online to help.  Or just come down.  We need help all day starting at 7 am until we pack it all up after 5 pm.
 
Reading Rotary proudly welcomed its new leadership at the annual installation dinner held on July 21 at Café Escadrille in Burlington. Surrounded by fellow Rotarians, friends, and community members, Amy Walsh was officially sworn in as President of Reading Rotary for the 2025-2026 Rotary year.
 
The ceremony was presided over by District Governor Pooja Singla of the Burlington Breakfast Rotary Club, who offered words of encouragement and inspiration as she administered the oath of office. DG Pooja praised Amy’s dedication to service and her vision for a strong year ahead, centered on community engagement and Rotary fellowship.
 
In addition to President Walsh, the full slate of Board Members was also installed. The incoming leadership team includes:  Lisa Simmons; Sasha DiPietro; Tim Kelley; John Douglass, Peter Majane, Lisa Gibbs, Sheila Clarke, Margaret O’Sullivan, John Feudo and Immediate Past President Phil Stewart.
 
The evening celebrated both the accomplishments of the past year and the exciting path forward.  Reading Rotary looks forward to another impactful year under President Amy’s leadership, continuing its commitment to “Service Above Self” in the Reading community and beyond.
Excitement is building as the Reading Rotary begins preparations for the annual Reading Fall Street Faire, one of the town’s most beloved community events! Mark your calendars for this fun-filled day featuring food, entertainment, family activities, and more.
 
Vendor registration is now open at readingfallstreetfaire.com. Local businesses, artisans, nonprofits, and food vendors are encouraged to secure their spots early—space fills up quickly!
 
Sponsorship opportunities are also available for those who want to support the Faire and gain valuable visibility in the community. For details, please contact Sponsorship Chair Sheila Clarke.
 
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting tradition that brings thousands together in the heart of Reading!