July 31 2020 Nut (Jul 31, 2020)

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Club Zoom Meeting
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Aug 03, 2020 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

Food Bank Run
Old South Church
Aug 06, 2020 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM

Club Zoom Meeting
Zoom
Aug 10, 2020 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

Evening Meeting
John Feudo's yard
Aug 18, 2020 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Food Bank Run
Old South Church
Aug 20, 2020 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM

No Meeting

Aug 24, 2020

Board Meeting
Sheila's Backyard
Aug 26, 2020 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Club Zoom Meeting
Zoom
Aug 31, 2020 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

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President

Jenniffer Rogers

President Elect

John Douglass

Treasurer

Michael Bonsey

Secretary

David Traniello

Immediate Past President

Mike Collins

Foundation Chair

Michael Bonsey

Director

Sheila Clarke

Director

Ed Sartell

Director

Brian Snell

Director - Membership Chair

Lisa Gibbs

Director - Public Image Chair

Tim Kelley

Director

KC Latham

Upcoming Schedule

Posted by Tim Kelley on Jul 31, 2020

Please note our upcoming meetings for August. We will be meeting via Zoom at lunch time on August 3, 10 and 31. On Tuesday, August 18, we will have an Evening Social scheduled to be hosted at John Feudo's yard in Tewksbury. Address and info to follow. Social distancing and masking is advised. Please try to check into our meetings when you are available. We still have a lot of great things to accomplish during the pandemic.

For Monday's meeting we're getting lunch from Green Tomato. Please order your lunch and put it on Rotary's tab then meet the rest of us on Zoom.

Also, we have a new member application from Kathy Kinney. Please welcome her to our ranks.

Congrats, Grads!

Posted by Tim Kelley on Jul 27, 2020

Congratulations to RMHS Class of '20, who at long last were able to hold their Commencement on Sunday, July 26. It was a beautiful night, with a stunning sunset. (Photo credit: Sharon Collins).

Among the happy graduates are Rotarian children: Griffin Collins, Mike's son; Samantha Gibbs, Lisa's daughter; Trevor Kinney, brand new member Kathy Kinney's son. (Let me know if I missed anyone.)

The logistics were a tremendous undertaking, with social distancing, masks, staggered arrivals and departing, frequent swapping out of microphones, and RMHS Principal Kate Boynton coordinating with the Board of Health, Police and Fire.

Senior Class President Maura Drummey's speech specifically acknowledged Rotary's creating the Senior sign display on the Town Hall lawn as a highlight of the community coming together to rally around this class during the pandemic.

Since they missed out on so much during the shutdown, it was great to see this special group celebrating this milestone in a totally unique ceremony.

2020 Fall Street Faire is a-Changing

Posted by Tim Kelley on Jul 22, 2020

Due to COVID-19, the Reading Fall Street Faire cannot be held as it has traditionally with a large crowd in the Downtown. Reading Rotary is looking instead to hold a series of satellite events to replace the one day RFSF.

We also understand that many groups have likewise cancelled events this year. We are reaching out to other local groups and community partners if they would like to hold some pandemic appropriate event as part of a fall community celebration in Reading. Rotary is working on plans including a Car Show, Drive-in Movie, Cornhole Tournament and 5K race type activity. We’re looking for other ideas that can be done with socially distancing or can be virtual.

If your organization is interested in participating in or partnering with us for a fall community celebration, please contact us. If you have had to cancel a fundraising event, this may also be a way for you to fundraise for your organization.

Your event would be your own. We offer that we can help with support and publicity as part of a fall celebration for the Town.

Thank you for all you do for the Reading Community and we look forward to less complicated times.

Welcome to Prez Jenn!

Posted by Tim Kelley on Jul 17, 2020

Reading Rotary recently installed its new officers and directors in a hybrid live/remote meeting on June 26. Outgoing Past President Mike Collins hosted the live, socially distanced Installation in his yard. In accordance with its by-laws, the service club elects new leadership annually. Jenniffer Rogers was sworn in as President for the 2020-2021 Rotary Year, John Douglass was sworn in as President-Elect with Michael Bonsey as Treasurer and David Traniello as Secretary. In addition, the club’s 2020-2021 Board of Directors include Sheila Clarke, Lisa Gibbs, KC Latham, Tim Kelley, Ed Sartell and Brian Snell. President Jenn, who serves a Business Development Manager at Northern Bank on the corner of Main and Haven Streets, said “I am excited to offer my leadership to Rotary after the club has welcomed me so warmly to Reading. I look forward to working alongside our Rotarians and volunteers in serving the community.”

The Rotary International Theme for 2020-21 is Rotary Opens Doors. Rotary International President Holger Knaack noted that the theme asks Rotarians to create opportunities that strengthen their leadership, help put service ideas into action, and improve the lives of those in need.

Rotary is an international organization dedicated to high ethics and community service. Rotarians are all volunteers working to contribute to their communities. Reading Rotary runs the Reading Fall Street Faire (which is being re-imagined due to COVID-19) and the Snack Shack, supports Adopt-a-Family and many local organizations. Rotary’s motto is “Service Above Self.” The pandemic has caused Rotary to move its meetings online to Zoom for now. Rotary, now more than ever, needs service minded community members to join. The public is invited to join Rotary at any of their virtual meetings.

Regular Meeting Zoom Link

Posted by Tim Kelley on May 26, 2020

As we continue to meet remotely via Zoom, we will email the Zoom link. Here is the recurring Monday meeting Zoom link info for more handy reference.

Topic: Reading Rotary Zoom Meeting

Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime

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