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It's a New Rotary Year
It was a great District Installation Dinner this past Thursday at Danversport.  Congratulations to AG's Peter, John and Tim for their new and/or expanded District role.  You exemplify the Rotary motto "Service Above Self" and are a great representative of the Reading Rotary Club.
 
Having a full table of Reading Rotarians at the event speaks well for the future of our Club.   Amy Walsh will serve as this year's Vice President and next year's Co-President.  
 
I have seen Sheila's smile over the past year, but never as wide as it was after I was sworn in.  You are going to be a hard act to follow.
 
I hope to see all club members attend our Club Installation Celebration on July 22 at 6 pm at Cafe Escadrille.  I appreciate all the work you all do for our community and am looking forward to a great year of Service and Fun.
Member Spotlight:  John Feudo
From time to time we will feature a profile on our members.  Our first spotlight is on John Feudo.
 
John is Executive Director of the Burbank YMCA and has been in Rotary for over seven years.  He is the past and current Chair of the Reading Fall Street Faire and a club Board Member.
 
Reason you joined Rotary: I love everything Rotary Stands for and giving back to the community.
 
Favorite thing about Rotary: It’s the friends I have made.  I also love doing the Greater Boston Food Bank runs.  If feels good and very mission based.
 
Why should someone join Rotary: It’s a great way to get networked in the community while giving back. 
 
What is something people may be surprised to learn about you?  I don’t eat fish.  Everyone thinks all Italians eat fish, well this one does not.
 
Share something special about your Rotary journey/experience.  I have made some deep friendships with people I only knew as acquaintances.  I have, on numerous occasions, called upon other Rotarians for support or ideas.
 
How to find John:  https://ymcaboston.org/burbank/
 
Members can find a member profile form here.  Please return completed form to Amy or Tim.
 
More Member News
Richie Lombardi and wife Patty sent in this update on June 21:  "We have been busy attending our granddaughter's graduation at Duke University. She just got a job at Space X in California as a rocket propulsion engineer. Patty and I are now in Dublin Ireland on a cruise. Headed to Paris for a few nights after the cruise. Hope to see everyone soon."
 
If you have news to share, please send updates to Tim.
Save the Date for Club Installation Dinner
Please save the date for our Club Installation Dinner to install President Phil Stewart and the officers and directors of Reading Rotary 2024-25.
 
Our Club's event will be on Monday, July 22 at 6 pm at Cafe Escadrille, 26 Cambridge St., Burlington, MA 01803.
 
Watch your email for an RSVP or Signup Genius for the headcount.
Public Image Webinar
I have a Regional Leader role as Assistant Rotary Public Image Coordinator (ARPIC) for Zone 32.  Our PI team will be hosting a webinar on July 29 at 7:30 pm on 3 Actions to Impact Public Image Today!
 
I would love it if some club members would support me and sign on the to webinar.  We will talk about things Rotary clubs can do immediately to enhance their Public Image.  Rotary does so much.  Telling the stories of the great things is key to building awareness and attracting members.  I hope you can attend.
 
Meeting ID: 816 9761 2476
Passcode: 271897
Street Faire Prep is in Gear
The Reading Fall Street Faire is September 8, from noon to 5 pm.  Registration as officially opened for Vendors.  See our RFSF websitereadingfallstreetfaire.com. So please spread the news to your networks.
 
If you or your organization would like to sponsor, please see the website OR contact Sheila Clarke or Jenn Rogers for options.
 
We need help in so many areas.  Please be prepared to lend a hand.
 
Our next RFSF meeting is June 26 at 5:30 pm at the Reading Public Library.
Executives & Directors
President
 
Vice President
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Immediate Past President
 
Membership
 
Public Image
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
RFSF Co-Chair
 
RFSF Co-Chair
 
Snack Shack Chair
 
Speakers
 
Friends & Family Day
 
Literacy Project
 
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Upcoming Events
Lunch Meeting
Residence at Pearl
Jul 08, 2024
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
 
RFSF Planning Meeting
Reading Public Library meeting room
Jul 17, 2024
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
 
Club Installation Dinner
Cafe Escadrille
Jul 22, 2024
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
RFSF Planning Meeting
Reading Public Library meeting room
Jul 31, 2024
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
 
Lunch Meeting
Residence at Pearl
Aug 05, 2024
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Board Meeting
RCTV
Aug 19, 2024
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Dinner Meeting
RCTV
Aug 19, 2024
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
 
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