Reading Education Foundation's Festival of Trees will be held December 4 (10 am to 8 pm) and December 5 (10 am to 4 pm) at Parker Middle School.
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Reading Rotary is the Event Sponsor. Please check it out this weekend. (Unlike past years, Rotary will not be selling food, but there will be food trucks and other options outside.)
REF's annual holiday fundraiser is a great family event! Visitors will be delighted and inspired by a winter wonderland of decorated holiday trees that are raffled off to lucky winners!
Saturday evening activities consist of a special reading of Polar Express and a pajama party for kids among a forest of fun. Masks will be required for all festival attendees.
Decorated trees are donated by local families, businesses, organizations, and schools. With a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and themes to choose from, there is something for everyone.
Posted by Susan Linn, Epilepsy Foundation of New England on Nov 27, 2021
Laurie Douglass, MD was honored at Epilepsy Foundation New England’s (EFNE) 38th Annual Hope Gala. Dr. Douglass, Division Director of Pediatric Neurology and Director of Pediatric Epilepsy & EEG at Boston Medical Center, is known for her activism and dedication to ensuring that people living with epilepsy receive the care they need. She is a pioneer in using technology to allow patients to access tele-health and tele-services. Her commitment and resulting services were emulated by many during the pandemic, which forced patients and providers to develop comfort and skill in using technology to deliver care. Dr. Douglass and her family members were past EFNE Volunteers of the Month, recognizing the many hours of service they contribute as volunteers to summer camps for children living with epilepsy. “Laurie not only provides expert advice on managing campers’ health and safety, but rolls up her sleeves to play with children – taking the time to get to know each one,” said Camp Coordinator Sarah Specht.
“Beyond her breakthrough thinking and practice, Laurie is known for her collaborative spirit. She ensures that patient care is paramount and brings people, institutions, and communities together behind a common vision. It’s our honor to pay tribute to Laurie at the 2021 gala,” said Susan Linn, EFNE’s President and CEO.
Epilepsy Foundation New England’s Annual Gala bring together 300+ leaders from Boston Medical Center, MA General Hospital, Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Lahey, Tufts Medical Center, Boston Children’s Hospital, UMAA Memorial Medical Center, RI Hospital, and more. Dr. Douglass was chosen by EFNE’s Board of Directors and Professional Advisory Board.
Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterizes by unpredictable seizures, which are like electrical storms in the brain. 1 in 10 people will have a seizure, and 1 in 26 will develop epilepsy over the course of their lives. Epilepsy Foundation New England is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to help the 104,000 people affected by epilepsy in MA, ME, NH, and RI, as well as their families. For more information, visit epilepsynewengland.org.
Pictured here is Dr. Laurie Douglass with husband John B. Douglass II.
We are currently without a President Elect, that is, someone or someones to be President for 2022-23. The Board will be meeting in December to discuss and figure out a leadership plan for the next year and beyond.
Please consider offering your leadership to the Club. There is an expectation that all Rotarians will serve one time as Club President.
From experience, it is the best job in Rotary. For me, it has been a tremendous opportunity for growth as a leader and public speaker and it has given me the opportunity to meet lots of people in the larger Rotary world.
Another option is to have a co-presidency or multiple co-presidents. Please think about it if you can offer to help. Rotary has lots of resources.
Next year's president(s) will attend PETS (President Elect Training Seminar) over 2 days in March. This year's PETS is online.
District Governor Terry Curran visited our club this week to present a Certificate from the Rotary Foundation for our support of End Polio Now in the 2020-21 year.
Reading was one of only four clubs in District 7930 to receive this Certificate. We were recognized for our continued support of the Rotary Foundation (Sustaining Member Contributions, etc.).
Congrats to Past President Jenn Rogers and all Rotarians who continued to support the Rotary Foundation, especially during a pandemic year.
Do you have news to share with your fellow Rotarians? If you are aware of any good news, accomplishments, milestones or other events that you'd like shared with the Club, please let Tim know.
Reading Education Foundation's Festival of Trees will be held December 4 (10 am to 8 pm) and December 5 (10 am to 4 pm) at Parker Middle School.
We are currently without a President Elect, that is, someone or someones to be President for 2022-23. The Board will be meeting in December to discuss and figure out a leadership plan for the next year and beyond.
District Governor Terry Curran visited our club this week to present a Certificate from the Rotary Foundation for our support of End Polio Now in the 2020-21 year.
Do you have news to share with your fellow Rotarians? If you are aware of any good news, accomplishments, milestones or other events that you'd like shared with the Club, .png)
