In furtherance of Rotary's initiative to partner with Scouting (Boys & Girls), we have the opportunity to help Colin Murphy, an Eagle Scout Candidate from Troop 702. Colin's Eagle Scout Service Project is a blanket and towel drive for Y2Y, a homeless shelter in Harvard Square for young adults. Y2Y Harvard Square, a young adult overnight shelter, employs a model to provide a safe and affirming environment for young adults experiencing homelessness. Y2Y guests have opportunities to collaborate with service providers, other youth experiencing homelessness, and volunteers to create sustainable pathways out of homelessness and develop skills for long-term success. Y2Y provides opportunities for both guests and volunteers to become the next generation’s leading advocates for youth-driven solutions to homelessness.
Y2Y's most pressing needs are new or gently used blankets and towels. This drive will run through April 28. Any donations may be dropped with Tim Kelley or contact Colin for details or drop locations.
As has been the Club practice, we will be accepting nominations for a Club awarded Paul Harris Fellow. We are looking for a person or persons who embody the Rotary ethics of community service and high professional ethics. We are looking to award a PHF to a community member committed to service. If you have any ideas, please pass them along to the PHF Committee (Brian Snell, Tim Kelley and Bobbie Botticelli) by April 25.
We intend to present the Club awarded Paul Harris at our Club Installation Dinner in June. Please also note that many Rotarians have a lot of Foundations points and you may be able to award a PHF with your already accumulated points. Also, if you want to honor someone and don't have accumulate points, you can make a donation of $1,000 to the Foundation and name that individual a Paul Harris Fellow.
Each Rotarian's PHF points can be viewed by logging into My Rotary then going to your Profile and Donor History Report.
If you have questions, please ask one of us on the PHF Committee.
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!
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