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Member Spotlight:  Sheila Clarke
This Member Spotlight is on Sheila Clarke.  Sheila is our Immediate Past President, having just finished serving 2 years as Club President.  Sheila served as Co-President in 2022-23 with John Douglass and again as President in 2023-24.  Sheila is on the Board of Directors and the Reading Fall Street Faire Planning Committee.  Outside Rotary, Sheila runs her own Interior Design business M&H Interiors.
 
How long have you been in Rotary: 6 years.
 
Reason you joined Rotary: When Rotary agreed to take over running the Reading Fall Street Faire from the Town, some members reached out to me to assist in running it.  I had previously served on the Town’s Economic Development Committee, the committee that originated the RFSF.
 
Favorite thing about Rotary: You really get to see the impact the group has on the community.
 
Why should someone join Rotary: Volunteering is a very personal decision.  We are all pulled in many directions.  I think Rotary gives you the ability to be as involved in whatever is important to you and to whatever extent you want to be involved.
 
Something people may be surprised to learn about you:  I failed my driving test twice!  Although, I actually thought it should have been only once 😊
 
Share something special about your Rotary journey/experience. 
I have met the most wonderful, generous people throughout all levels of Rotary.  The friendships that have come out of my membership have been fantastic and unexpected.
 
You can find Sheila’s business M&H Interiors here:  www.MandHinteriors.com.
Hope to See you All at the Club Installation
Our Club Installation Dinner to install President Phil Stewart and the officers and directors of Reading Rotary 2024-25 is Monday, July 22 at 6 pm at Cafe Escadrille, 26 Cambridge St., Burlington, MA 01803.
 
For any last minute additions or changes, please reach out to Past President Sheila.
Fall Street Faire is Fast Approaching
Our major fundraiser and event is coming!  The Reading Fall Street Faire is September 8.  Our RFSF Committee is working in earnest.  Please spread the word to potential vendors and sponsors.  Many of you may have been sponsors.  Prior sponsors should have received an email from Sheila Clarke and Jenn Rogers.  Sponsorship information can be found here
 
Upcoming planning meetings are August 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 5 pm at the Reading Public Library.  All are welcome to attend and become involved.
Samantha's Harvest Golf
Samantha's Harvest Golf Tournament is coming.

23rd annual Golf Tournament
Friday, Sep 20, 2024
Four Oaks Country Club
1 Clubhouse Ln., Dracut MA
 
Lunch and registration 11:30
Tee off 1:00
 

 

Upcoming Meeting Schedule
Our upcoming meetings are 
July 22:  Club Installation at Cafe Escadrille.
August 5:  Lunch meeting at Residence at Pearl.  Speakers will be from Reading Public Schools, Business Manager Derek Pinto and Superintendent Tom Milachewski.
August 19:  Dinner meeting at RCTV.  This will be our last meeting at RCTV.  Starting in September, Dinner meetings will be at Austin Prep.
September 8:  Reading Fall Street Faire
September 16:  Dinner meeting at Austin Prep.
 
We are grateful to RCTV for hosting our meeting while they could.  They will be moving to a new space.  Thanks to Austin Prep (and Rotarians Lisa Simmons and Sue Belanger) for taking us in.
 
Upcoming service opportunities.  Margaret O'Sullivan will be coordinating the Food Bank Run.  Keep an eye out for emails requesting help.  We also have the opportunity to help serve lunch at the Senior Center.  More info coming on dates and details.
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
Club Installation Dinner
Cafe Escadrille
Jul 22, 2024
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Zone Public Image Webinar
Jul 29, 2024
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Lunch Meeting
Residence at Pearl
Aug 05, 2024
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
 
RFSF Planning Meeting
Reading Public Library meeting room
Aug 07, 2024
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
RFSF Planning Meeting
Reading Public Library meeting room
Aug 14, 2024
5:38 PM – 6:00 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
 
RFSF Planning Meeting
Reading Public Library meeting room
Aug 21, 2024
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
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