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The Residence at Pearl Street
75 Pearl St
Reading, MA  01867
United States
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Upcoming Events
Board Meeting postponed
Sep 12, 2018
 
Evening Social Meeting
Bunratty Tavern
Sep 19, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Samantha's Harvest Golf Tournament
Tomson CC
Sep 21, 2018
 
Snack Shack
Hollingsworth Field
Sep 21, 2018
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Luncheon Meeting: DG's Official Visit
The Residence at Pearl Street
Sep 24, 2018
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Snack Shack
Hollingsworth Field
Sep 28, 2018
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Luncheon Meeting
Reading Public School Admin Offices
Oct 01, 2018
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Columbus Day: No Meeting
Oct 08, 2018
 
Board Meeting
Lee Kimball
Oct 10, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Evening Social Meeting
Oct 17, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Past President
 
Membership
 
Public Relations
 
Webmaster
 
Director
 
Director
 
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Director
 
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Director
 
Speakers
Sep 24, 2018 12:15 PM
District Governor's Visit
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Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
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Note Meeting Schedule this Week.
Rotarians are reminded there is no Monday luncheon meeting this week (9/17).
 
We will have our monthly Evening Social Meeting on Wed., Sept. 19 from 5:30-7:30 at Bunratty Tavern.  Please come by!  You are encouraged to bring friends, family, partners, etc.  The public is welcome.  We provide a light buffet dinner. Cash bar.
 
Our next Monday meeting will be Sept. 24 at The Residence at Pearl Street.  DG Bob Wood will be making his Official Visit.
 
 
Reading Comes Together at Street Faire
 
After months of feverish preparation, the 2018 Reading Fall Street Faire was a huge success.  Approximately 170 vendors and community groups set up booths along the Faire route on Haven, Main, High, Chute, Linden and Sanborn Streets in Downtown Reading.  There was entertainment on two stages, one or Main Street and one on High Street.  Other features were many blow up apparatuses set up around the route.  The Children's Area at the Reading Coop parking lot was very popular.  The day was kicked off with a 5K Road Race.  
 
2018 was the 10th Annual RFSF and the second presented by Reading Rotary.  A special shout out to the great team who planned the day:  Sheila Clarke and Gregg Johnson, Co-Chairs, Ed Sartell, Kathi Spurr, KC Latham and Bob Beckman.
 
I was overwhelmed by the amount of community members, Rotarians and their family members who rolled up their sleeve to participate.  So many people helped including Boy Scout Troops 702 & 728 with the set up and tear down, Samantha's Harvest Club at the Children's Area.
 
The weather cooperated, too.  There was an autumnal chill in the air, but no rain or wind.
 
This was a great day for Reading and for Rotary and was enjoyed by so many.
Many Thanks to Go Around for the Faire
 
Last Sunday was a great day in Reading at the celebration of the 10th Annual Fall Street Faire. The Rotary Club of Reading, along with loyal volunteers coordinated a special day with plenty of entertainment and activities to keep attendees happy.
 
“To bring an event of this magnitude to fruition takes a village – not only the dedication of the Rotarians and volunteers, but also the participation of hundreds of vendors and the financial support of our sponsors,” said Event Co-Chair Gregg Johnson.
 
Event Co-Chair Sheila Clarke echoed Johnson’s praise for the sponsors. 
 
This year’s gold sponsors were Beacon Consulting and CTA, Eastern Bank, Lahey Health, Northern Bank, Pediatric Dental Associates, Salem Five and Sartell Electric. Davis, Clark & Latham Insurance, Hallmark Health, Horseshoe Grille, RCTV, Spurr Financial and Xfinity were silver sponsors. Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home, Honda Gallery, Leader Bank, Residence at Pearl and the YMCA were bronze sponsors.
 
“Key to the success of the most popular event in Reading lies with our sponsors, vendors, volunteers and the thousands of you who come for a day of enjoyment and family-oriented fun,” said Clarke. “Thank you to all who take part in this feel-good event.”
Eagle Scout TJ
 
On Sunday, TJ Kelley celebrated his Eagle Scout Court of Honor.  TJ is in Troop 702 out of the Old South Church in Reading.  TJ is also the President of the RMHS Interact Club and son of President Tim.
 
At the Court of Honor, Tim presented a certificate on behalf of Reading Rotary to honor TJ"s achievement.  Reading Rotary has an informal partnership with Scouting; this partnership was created by Past DG David Gardner in recognition of the common purposes of Rotary and Scouting, community service and strong ethics.
 
TJ has also been active with RYLA, as a participant and on the planning team.  Pictured here is TJ with Keith and Christina Harris, Rotarians and RYLA veterans.
New Lunch Location
 
We are moving our location for Luncheon Meetings.  We will be meeting at The Residence at Pearl Street, 75 Pearl St., Reading.  The Residence is an assisted living facility, located in the former Pearl Street School.  Thank you to The Residence for offering us the meeting space.
 
We want to thank the Reading Public Schools for hosting our lunch meetings for the past several years.  Thank you, RPS and Superintendent Doherty for giving us a home. 
 
RPS has moved some programs and office space, which makes that conference room not longer open to us as of September.  The School Committee Meetings have also been moved from the conference room to the RMHS Pat Schettini Library.
 
Hopefully this move will meat we'll see more of Ron Winslow, who lives at The Residence.
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