We have had an inspiring initial response to our fundraising effort for RMHS Senior Signs.  Since March 23, the community has donated over $2,300.00.  We are close to fully funding this project and there is time for people to donate, if they would still like to do so.

 

Here's the Paypal link or send a check to Reading Rotary Charitable Trust, PO Box 61, Reading, MA 01867.

 

We were so pleased how this project turned out last year, especially seeing so many students and their family and friends walking through the Town Hall lawn to find their sign.

 

We are again so delighted to head up this community project for the Class of 2021.  

 

A heartfelt thank you from Reading Rotary for the generosity of all those who have donated to support the Senior Class.

We have had a such a great response from the elementary schools regarding our Rotary Readers books and backpacks delivered to all Reading Public Schools Kindergarteners and First Graders.  

 

We have had just two Rotarians send videos of them reading, so we can use more to send along to the schools.  Thanks John Douglass and Lisa Gibbs for your videos.

 

Please forward a video of you (or anyone else for that matter) reading a picture book for K or Grade 1 to me and I'll forward it to the schools.

 

For the first time in over a year, we held our first in person lunch meeting this Monday.  Thanks to Fusilli's for accommodating us with a private meeting room.  People were masked and distanced and many have received their vaccines.  We are testing out how receptive people are to meeting this way.  Please check the calendar for the schedule and whether we're meeting on Zoom on in person.

 

Our next meeting will be and Evening Social on April 14, the location to be determined. We are also working on doing this meeting as a hybrid, so people can participate both in person and remotely.

In 2023 Reading Rotary will be celebrating our 100th Anniversary.  Other Rotaries in District 7930 who will also marking their Centennial are:  Danvers, Newburyport, Marblehead, Gloucester; Ipswich, Medford, Somerville and Stoneham

 

District Governor Nominee Alexander Falk is organizing a meeting of these Clubs on Monday, March 29 at 7 pm via Zoom to begin discussions regarding a large joint celebration.

 

If interested in participating, let Jenn Rogers know for the Zoom info.  

 

Another note is that Reading needs a President for 2022-23.  This could be you at the helm during this momentous year.  Please feel free to discuss with Jenn, John Douglass, Mike Collins or any other Past President.  It's the best job in Rotary and something all Rotarians should experience (at least once).