BSA Scout Kevin Yatsuhashi visited our meeting today to tell us about his planned Eagle Scout Project to install a lighted flag pole at the Reading Library.  Kevin will manage the planning and execution of this project with the assistance of Scout and community volunteers.  Reading Rotary is supporting his project with a $200 donation.  Kevin is a Scout with Troop 728 in Reading.

 

Rotary District 7930 has been emphasizing a partnership with Scouting, both BSA and Girl Scouts because of our similar values of community service and high ethical standards.  We will support an Eagle or Gold Award Project in with $200 per project up to $1000 per year.  

Preparations for the Reading Rotary's 2nd and the 10th Annual Reading Fall Street Faire are furiously underway.  

 

If you or someone you know wants to be a Sponsor the event, here is the link to info.

 

If you you or someone you know wants to get a booth, that link is here.

 

Please block out the day of the Faire (Sept. 9) and we will need all hands on deck to help.

 

Spread the word!

 

On Thursday, July 12th, Superintendent of Reading Public Schools and Rotarian Dr. John Doherty was awarded the Dr. Christos Daoulas award at the M.A.S.S. (Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents) Summer Executive Institute in Falmouth.  This award was named after the late Dr. Christos Daoulas, former longtime Superintendent of Schools in Dracut and for years called the "Dean" of Massachusetts Superintendents for his decades of service.  The award is presented to a superintendent who has provided outstanding leadership and services to the superintendency, including the use of written and spoken word, where Superintendent Daoulas excelled.  John is the 22nd Superintendent to receive the award in the 25 years that it has been in existence. For receiving this award, John will address the Superintendents at the M.A.S.S. Winter Conference which will be held in January.

 

Congratulations at being recognized for this special acknowledgment by your peers, John!

 

We mixed up our monthly Social Meeting this month and held it on Thursday July 19 from 2-5.  Shelley Murray and Salem Five Bank hosted us at their Small Business Day at the Walkers Brook Branch.  The highlight was the return of our own Brian Snell, who looked great.  

 

In addition, Salem Five had many professionals available to discuss services for small businesses, from loans to investments to retirement accounts to payroll services.  Other highlights were the lobster rolls from Laurie's 909 and a visit from Past President Mirela.

 

Thanks again to Shelley and Salem Five.

 

At the Reading Rotary Installation Dinner on June 19, longtime Rotarian, Ron Winslow, was presented by the Club with a Paul Harris Fellow Award.  Ron is an Honorary Rotarian and was Club President over 55 years ago.  Ron was recognized for his many years of service to the community and Rotary.  Ron is always filled with enthusiasm and fun.

 

Pictured here are Bobbie Botticelli, who presented the Award, Ron and family members and President Tim.

 

Congratulations, Ron!  

 

Tim O'Sullivan and Kelsey Tuminelli were this week's meeting's speakers.  Their HeartBeat Foundation is putting on the Jams for Jake musical festival in Reading at Symonds Field on August 4.  Their foundation concentrates on bring awareness to the opioid crisis.  They hope to help keep open communication with those struggling with addiction and to destigmitize the condition so that those struggling will get the help they need.  Jams for Jake is a benefit festival held in honor of a friend and classmate.  

 

Those seeking to volunteer or for more info can contact BeatHeart Foundation here.

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