Jane Burns from Reading Elder Services was our Speaker this week. She spoke about Reading becoming Dementia Friendly. The initiative has been spearheaded by the Council on Aging and the DKJ Foundation. To date, a leadership team has been installed. Jane spoke about How the initiative began in the UK and then to Minnesota. Massachusetts has been making strides in this effort since 2015 to the point that Governor Baker has encouraged every municipality in the Commonwealth to become either Dementia or Age friendly.
Our Club will participate in the Service Week Project that the District will hold on May 21-25. Our efforts will be in the area of serving lunch at the New England Center and Home for Veterans in Boston on May 21, 2018. Only twelve (12) people may travel into Boston on that day. Volunteers must be available from 10:00-2:00. We will meet at the RMHS and car pool in from there. We should return by 2:00. Whether people volunteer to serve lunch that day or not, the club is also holding an underwear drive for the residents at the Veteran’s Home. Contributions of underwear, both men’s and women’s, are due at our May 14th meeting. Alternatively, Maureen Hanifan has offered to take cash contributions and she will make a bulk purchase. Donations to Maureen are due by May 7th’s meeting. If members are interested in serving lunch that day, the first 12 people to make a request to President Brian via email will go.
The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a multi-district, grassroots leadership development program of member districts organized into regional divisions in various parts of the world.
RLI seeks to have Rotary Clubs in its member districts identify those Rotarians who appear to have the potential for future club leadership (not necessarily as club presidents) and provide those so identified with a quality education in Rotary knowledge and leadership skills so important in voluntary organizations.
RLI will take place on Saturday, April 28 from 7:30-3:30 at the Four Points Sheraton in Wakefield. All Rotarians are encouraged to consider attending, especially if you are undertaking a leadership position (Officer, Director, Chair).
President Elect Tim is asking as many of the incoming Officers and Directors to attend the District Assembly on April 19 at the Four Points Sheraton in nearby Wakefield. It runs from 3-6:30 pm.
Wouldn't you like to learn from other Clubs what they are doing to grow and thrive? This is your chance! Hear from current Club Presidents; their strategies to attract, engage and retain members. Hear from Clubs about their in Fund Raisers, meeting service projects, grant projects and Global grants. And finally, interested in travel, hear about "Rotaplast: The Mission".
There will be sessions for President Elects, on Goal Setting, Grant Qualification, Member Engagement, New Members, Fundraising, Club Service, International Service, Rotaplast.
These interactive sessions will be followed by the 2nd Annual Non-Profit Showcase, focusing in the areas of Homelessness and Hunger. Come only with your skills, a smile and a willingness to offer vocational help to 30 or more Non-Profits throughout our District. While touring the booths enjoy hearty hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Mingle, connect, enjoy! Rotarians, Making a Difference and Being the Inspiration!
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.
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