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Reading
Service Above Self
We meet Mondays at 12:15 PM
Reading Public School Administration Office
82 Oakland Rd
Reading, MA  01867
United States
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Upcoming Events
Luncheon Meeting
Reading Public School Admin Offices
Mar 26, 2018
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Board Meeting
Lee Kimball
Mar 27, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Food Bank Run
Old South Church
Mar 29, 2018 10:00 AM
 
Luncheon Meeting
Reading Public School Admin Offices
Apr 02, 2018
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Food Bank Run
Old South Church
Apr 05, 2018 10:00 AM
 
Luncheon Meeting
Reading Public School Admin Offices
Apr 09, 2018
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Board Meeting
Lee Kimball
Apr 11, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Food Bank Run
Old South Church
Apr 12, 2018 10:00 AM
 
Evening Social Meeting
Biltmore & Maine
Apr 18, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Food Bank Run
Old South Church
Apr 19, 2018 10:00 AM
 
Speakers
Mar 26, 2018 12:15 PM
State Senator
Apr 02, 2018 12:15 PM
Reading Elder Services
Apr 09, 2018 12:15 PM
Apr 23, 2018 12:15 PM
Candidate for State Representative
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Meeting Responsibilities
Greeter
Haggerty, Richard
 
Invocation
Traniello, David
 
Fines
Burnham, David
 
Set up & Clean up
Douglass, John
 
Set up & Clean up
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Vice President
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Past President
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Rotary Foundation
 
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Russell Hampton
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Stories
Sen. Jason Lewis Visits
 
Senator Jason Lewis was our speaker today.  Jason discussed a range of local issues including economic development, infrastructure, Massachusetts economy and employment and other topics of current concern at the State House.  Jason fielded questions from members and wanted to stress that he is available to be contacted about any issues.  Thanks, Senator Lewis, for the information for reaching out to us.
District Wide Events Coming Up
As shown on our Calendar, there are several District events on the near horizon. 
 
The District Assembly is on April 19 at the Four Points Sheraton in Wakefield.  
 
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is on Sat., April 28 from 7:30-3:30 at the Four Points Sheraton.
 
The Rotary Summit is a multi District event from May 4 through May 6.  It is held at the Mount Washington Hotel.  
 
The Rotary International Convention is in Toronto, June 23-27.  This is the closest geographically the RI convention will be for some time.  This may be your best opportunity to attend one.
 
2018 Taste Well Received
 
 
Despite the weather conspiring against us, the Taste of Metro North went off well, thanks to our team of Rotarians, the restaurants who were so flexible to be able to make or snow date and the many guests who attended.  There was plenty of food and a great opportunity to socialized.
 
Singers from RMHS serenaded guests as they arrived and we were also treated to a middle school instrumental quartet.
 
Thanks to the school custodians and staff for their yeoman's work in set up and break down.
 
Photographs by Bruce Hilliard.
Rotarians were Freezin' for a Reason
On the blustery Saturday morning of February 3, Reading Rotary joined District 7930 and participated in the Polar Plunge to End Polio at Long Beach, Gloucester.  Rotarians Gregg Johnson, KC Latham and Mike Bonsey along with RMHS Interact Students TJ Kelley and Kyle Dumas plunged into the icy Atlantic with approximately 125 Rotary Plungers.  It was a bright a clear day, but it the cold.  The District had raised around $70,000, which is short of the $125k goal.  However, donations are still coming in and there is time for Rotarians and supporters to donate.  Donation online is secure and easy.  The link is here.  Donations accepted through April 1.  Please donate now if you haven't already.
 
Polio eradication is Rotary International's signature cause.  Donations are matched 2:1 by the Gates Foundation.  Bill and Melinda Gates have pledged and additional $150 million through 2020 for this cause.  Polio will be only the second disease ever to be eradicated by human effort.  We're this close.
 
       
 
 
Reading Rotary Movie Making Days
 
Once upon a time, Reading Rotary was in the movie business.  In 1935, Reading Rotary made a film, "The Movie Queen," which featured a fictional movie star visiting Reading and seeing the sights and people of the town.  
 
Robert Perry discovered the footage at the Reading Public Library.  Robert operates a film company, Province Line Pictures, and he converted the film and edited it into a short film.
 
Robert was generous to share his find with us.
 
Here's the edited version.
 
Here is the unedited version.  
 
You can also find them on the right hand side of our homepage at Links: Rotary Video.
 
Robert has added the music to both.
 
If you like local history, you're in luck.  Enjoy.
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