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Reading
Service Above Self
We meet Mondays at 12:15 PM
Reading Public School Administration Office
82 Oakland Rd
Reading, MA  01867
United States
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Upcoming Events
Food Bank Run
Old South Church
Apr 19, 2018 10:00 AM
 
Luncheon Meeting
Reading Public School Admin Offices
Apr 23, 2018
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Food Bank Run
Old South Church
Apr 26, 2018 10:00 AM
 
Arbor Day Tree Distribution
Apr 27, 2018
 
RLI (Rotary Leadership Institute)
Four Points Sheraton
Apr 28, 2018
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
 
REF Imagination Celebration
Lee Kimball
Apr 28, 2018
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
 
Luncheon Meeting
Reading Public School Admin Offices
Apr 30, 2018
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Food Bank Run
Old South Church
May 03, 2018 10:00 AM
 
Rotary Summit
Mount Washington Hotel
May 04, 2018 – May 06, 2018
 
My Brothers' Table Comedy Night
Montvale Plaza
May 06, 2018 5:00 PM
 
Speakers
Apr 23, 2018 12:15 PM
Candidate for State Representative
May 07, 2018 12:15 PM
Zambia District Global Grant
Jun 04, 2018 12:15 PM
Candidate for State Representative
Jun 11, 2018 12:15 PM
RMHS Robotics Team
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Feudo, John
 
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Collins, Mike
 
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Ryan, Gregory
 
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Doherty, John
 
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Thanks for Visiting, Rich Haggerty
 
Today Rich Haggerty visited us at our Luncheon Meeting.  Rich was our Speaker and is running for State Representative to succeed Rep. Jim Dwyer.  Rich is the son of Reading Rotarian Dick Haggerty.  Rich works for the Chronicle and has been a great friend to Rotary, always helping us with getting information in the paper about our events.  Rich is also a frequent visitor at our events and socials.
 
Rich has been on the Board of Alderman for 10 years and is in his third term as President of the City Council.  Rich spoke about important public policy issues that our Rep would need to address, including local aid, supporting local economies, fiscal health, public health, transportation, opioid addiction and treatment.
 
Rich is pictured here with President Brian.
 
REF Gala
 
All are invited to attend Reading Education Foundation's Imagination Celebration on April 28 from 7:30-11:00 pm.  It will be held at the Lee Kimball Design Studio, located at 606 Main Street, Suite 3003, Reading.
 
The Reading Education Foundation (REF), a non-profit foundation, is committed to supporting innovation and excellence in the Reading Public Schools.
Its goal is to enhance and increase educational opportunities for all Reading students by providing funds for projects that go beyond the scope of traditional classroom learning.
 
REF, formerly the Reading Technology & Education Foundation, was founded in 2001 in response to a need for technology in the Reading public schools. During its first decade, REF granted over $300,000 to the schools in the form of smart boards, laptops, teacher training, etc. Thanks to the generosity of this community, REF technology grants have supported every public school in Reading and reached every child in the district.

In 2011, REF expanded its mission in response to the economic crisis that is having a detrimental impact on public schools. The Board determined that widening the mission was vital for supporting excellence in our schools. REF is committed to providing grants for innovative programs and teacher training that help our students develop skills in creativity, collaboration, communication, and empathy, so important for success in our world today. “We intend to fulfill the research and development role within the Reading school district,” explains Debbie Boschetti, co-founder of the Foundation. “We will make every effort to fund cutting-edge programs and teacher training for Reading schools to ensure 21st century success for our students.”
 
Rotary has been a community partner with and sponsor of REF.  All Rotarians and community members are invited to attend the Imagination Celebration.  Tickets are available online.
 
If you cannot make the event on April 28, you can support REF through its Online Auction starting on April 23.
 
My Brother's Table Comedy
 
On May 6, form 6-9, My Brother's Table will hold their comedy night Grin and Share it XIV at Montvale Plaza.  My Brother's Table is a soup kitchen in Lynn.
 
Reading Rotary is buying a table.  If you are interested in attending, please let President Brian know.  Seats are available at our table.  Come have a laugh and support a great charity.
Help for Eagle Scout Project Requested
 
In furtherance of Rotary's initiative to partner with Scouting (Boys & Girls), we have the opportunity to help Colin Murphy, an Eagle Scout Candidate from Troop 702.  Colin's Eagle Scout Service Project is a blanket and towel drive for Y2Y, a homeless shelter in Harvard Square for young adults.  Y2Y Harvard Square, a young adult overnight shelter, employs a model to provide a safe and affirming environment for young adults experiencing homelessness.  Y2Y guests have opportunities to collaborate with service providers, other youth experiencing homelessness, and volunteers to create sustainable pathways out of homelessness and develop skills for long-term success. Y2Y provides opportunities for both guests and volunteers to become the next generation’s leading advocates for youth-driven solutions to homelessness.
 
Y2Y's most pressing needs are new or gently used blankets and towels.  This drive will run through April 28.  Any donations may be dropped with Tim Kelley or contact Colin for details or drop locations.

 
 
 
Paul Harris Nominations
As has been the Club practice, we will be accepting nominations for a Club awarded Paul Harris Fellow.  We are looking for a person or persons who embody the Rotary ethics of community service and high professional ethics.  We are looking to award a PHF to a community member committed to service.  If you have any ideas, please pass them along to the PHF Committee (Brian Snell, Tim Kelley and Bobbie Botticelli) by April 25.
 
We intend to present the Club awarded Paul Harris at our Club Installation Dinner in June.  Please also note that many Rotarians have a lot of Foundations points and you may be able to award a PHF with your already accumulated points.  Also, if you want to honor someone and don't have accumulate points, you can make a donation of $1,000 to the Foundation and name that individual a Paul Harris Fellow.
 
Each Rotarian's PHF points can be viewed by logging into My Rotary then going to your Profile and Donor History Report.
 
If you have questions, please ask one of us on the PHF Committee.
Serving at Rosie's Place
 
Today, the RMHS Interact Club took time from their April Vacation to prepare and serve lunch at Rosie's Place in Boston's South End.  Rosie's Place is a women's shelter which provides a safe and nurturing environment to help poor and homeless women maintain their dignity, seek opportunity and find security.  Rosie's Place provides meals and shelter and helps 12,000 women a year with wide ranging support including housing, and education services.  Rosie's Place was founded in 1974 as the first women's shelter in the United States.
 
Rosie's Place has a volunteer program for community organization who donate the cost of the meal and also prepare, serve and clean up.  This also offers the opportunity for our members to interact with the clients of Rosie's.  This day they served 160 meals.  Reading Rotary sponsored Interact's trip today. 
 
Also, helping with the meal were chaperones, Superintendent John Doherty and recently appointed Assistant Superintendent Christine Kelley.
 
Thanks to all the Interact Club members for their service today!
 
 
Week of Service May 21-25
Our Club will participate in the Service Week Project that the District will hold on May 21-25.  Our efforts will be in the area of serving lunch at the New England Center and Home for Veterans in Boston on May 21, 2018.  Only twelve (12) people may travel into Boston on that day.  Volunteers must be available from 10:00-2:00.  We will meet at the RMHS and car pool in from there.  We should return by 2:00.  Whether people volunteer to serve lunch that day or not, the club is also holding an underwear drive for the residents at the Veteran’s Home.  Contributions of underwear, both men’s and women’s, are due at our May 14th meeting.  Alternatively, Maureen Hanifan has offered to take cash contributions and she will make a bulk purchase.  Donations to Maureen are due by May 7th’s meeting.  If members are interested in serving lunch that day, the first 12 people to make a request to President Brian via email will go.
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) April 28
The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a multi-district, grassroots leadership development program of member districts organized into regional divisions in various parts of the world.
 
RLI seeks to have Rotary Clubs in its member districts identify those Rotarians who appear to have the potential for future club leadership (not necessarily as club presidents) and provide those so identified with a quality education in Rotary knowledge and leadership skills so important in voluntary organizations.
 
RLI will take place on Saturday, April 28 from 7:30-3:30 at the Four Points Sheraton in Wakefield.  All Rotarians are encouraged to consider attending, especially if you are undertaking a leadership position (Officer, Director, Chair).
 
2018 Rotary Summit
The multi-District Summit at Washington will be held May 4-6.
 
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