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Food Bank Run
Old South Church
Jun 04, 2020
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM
 
RI Convention Canceled
Jun 06, 2020 – Jun 10, 2020
 
Y Virtual Gala
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Jun 06, 2020
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Club Zoom Meeting
Zoom
Jun 08, 2020
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
 
District Virtual Business Mtg & Memorial Service
Jun 10, 2020
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Food Bank Run
Old South Church
Jun 11, 2020
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Club Zoom Dinner Meeting
Zoom
Jun 15, 2020
6:15 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Food Bank Run
Old South Church
Jun 18, 2020
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Club Zoom Meeting
Zoom
Jun 22, 2020
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Board Meeting
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Jun 23, 2020
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
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Rotary Sponsors Y Virtual Gala
 
Reading Rotary is proud to be a Leader Sponsor for Greater Boston YMCA's Together We Care Virtual Gala taking place on Saturday, June 6 at 7 PM.  
 

In response to COVID-19/Coronavirus, the YMCA of Greater Boston recently closed all of its branches for fitness and aquatics and reopened them as "Emergency Child Care Centers" (ECC) for the children of parents who are essential workers - healthcare providers, first responders, police and firefighters and others.

The YMCA of Greater Boston is also working with the City of Boston to prevent hunger by providing two meals a day throughout Boston in partnership with others. 

This Virtual Gala is a fundraiser to make sure that the Y is able to continue to provide this support to the Greater Boston Community as we respond to and recover from the pandemic.

Unlike a typical in-person gala, and in light of the current stay at home orders due to the COVID-19 threat, this will be a live-streamed event. You can join from the comfort of your own home.

The event will consist of a silent auction, live auction, chances to win some great raffle prizes, and an engaging hour-long program. The Y will share the impact that it has had on the Greater Boston Community during this time while they inspire hope for the continued work we can do together during this crisis. All funds raised from the event will go towards the YMCA of Greater Boston's COVID-19 response and recovery efforts.

The silent auction will open on Wednesday, May 27 at 12:00 pm.

The virtual gala will begin streaming the pre-show at 6:30 PM and officially begin the program at 7:00 PM on Saturday, June 6. Think of the pre-show as the time the doors open for an event with some pre-show entertainment and engagement, with the actual event beginning at 7:00 PM.

It is necessary to register for this event in order to participate in the auctions or make donations through this campaign. It's free to register and attend the virtual gala.

Register for the event! 

Samantha's Harvest Virtual 5K
Samantha's Harvest is moving their annual road race to the virtual world.  Run or walk 5K between June 1-14.  It's as easy as that.  Info is available at Samantha's Harvest website, Facebook or you can register here.
Reimagining Reading Fall Street Faire
The Reading Rotary Club, which organizes the Fall Street Faire every September, is hard at work reimagining this iconic Reading event for the COVID-19 era. The Fall Street Faire cannot involve thousands of people packed closely together as it traditionally has. But the Rotary has taken on the challenge of creating an alternative celebration that no one in Reading will ever forget.
 
According to Fall Street Faire co-chair Gregg Johnson, “This is both a challenge and an opportunity. We know the importance of celebrating our town and our local businesses.  Right now, it’s more important than ever.” Fall Street Faire co-chair John Feudo is excited about the event, saying “We know we can bring our community together, even though we have to stay apart.”
 
Details are still being worked out, and residents can follow Reading Fall Street Faire on Facebook to stay up to date as plans are finalized. Information can also be found at fallstreetfaire.com. Anyone interested in participating, volunteering, or sponsoring the Fall Street Faire is encouraged to email info.readingfallstreetfaire@gmail.com
Dr. Douglass Touts Rotary's Message
 
I'm sure you all know that John Douglass' better half, Laurie, is a medical doctor practicing pediatric neurology at Boston Medical Center.   BMC has a publication, The BMC News, which reaches thousands of workers and patients associated with the hospital.   In a recent article about Palliative Care at BMC, Laurie was quoted comparing the mission of the hospital and Rotary:
 
"BMC starts with a great foundation. Pretty much everyone who works here does so for the mission. The [Rotary Club’s] motto is, ‘service above self,’ and I think that's BMC. It’s very easy to be inspired by each other because the next story is better than the one you just heard. But our colleagues don't do it for the glory. They really do it for the good."
 
Laurie Douglass, MD, pediatric neurology.
 
Thank you, Dr. Laurie, and your medical provider colleagues, for all your selfless service during this public health emergency.
 
Regular Meeting Zoom Link
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.
 
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Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
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If you have trouble accessing our Zoom meeting, you can text Tim Kelley at 781-856-6391.