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Tina Tison, Executive Director of Tiny Miracles speaks to the Rotary Club.
Sheri Szymanski, Director of the Stratford Library, and staff members Caitlin Agusto and Melissa Meghen presented their Lego Project.
The Club's Newest Member, David Chess, is sworn in by DGE Stephanie Philips, with sponsor Michael Suntag and President Harold Watson as witnesses.
Stratford Rotary Club Grant Applications are due September 30.  Grant Guidelines and Application are listed under Home Page Download Files.
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Stratford Volunteer Corps
Stratford Volunteer Corps
Thank you Dr. David Chess on your very informative presentation on the Stratford Volunteer Corp.
 
Stratford Volunteer Corps is a volunteer organization supporting our local community. They help bring agencies, classrooms and teachers together with  volunteers who can help support the mission of learning. Making a big difference connecting people and lifting our children. SVC was the recipient of a $500.00 Grant from Rotary to help with their programs.
SVC is looking for someone who can help us manage our volunteer coordination of services. This is a work from home at your own time. 
There are numerous opportunities for people to get involved in the program such as:
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants. CIRI provides a compassionate array of high-quality legal, social, and educational programming for refugees, immigrants, and survivors of human trafficking and torture.
Caring Hospice
Caring Hospice seeks patient care volunteers to provide companionship to patients at Spring Village.  Certified pet therapists welcome.  https://caringhospice.com/volunteer/
There are more opportunities to get involved.
 
 
Police Activities League
Police Activities League
Thank you to Erin McLaughlin for an informative presentation on the current and future activities that the Stratford PAL will be involved in.
 
The Stratford Police Department recognizes that we must do more than just enforce the law. We must build and maintain positive relationships with the people we serve, especially our youth. We hope that strong police-community relations will in turn make Stratford a more united and safer community. We strongly believe that PAL should not just focus on sports, but on youth enrichment, education and leadership.
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Stratford PAL is an organization of law enforcement officers and civilians who work together towards the positive development of our youth. Every dollar we raise is used directly for the benefit of the many programs sponsored by our organization. We heavily rely on donations to support our activities.
Professor Jonathan Wharton
Professor Jonathan Wharton
Dr. Jonathan L. Wharton is an associate professor of political science and urban affairs. He is a faculty advisor to SCSU's College Republicans, College Democrats, and Golf Club. Wharton earned his BA (History, cum laude), MPA, Ph.D. (Political Science, state and local government) from Howard University, an MA (History) from Rutgers University and George Mason University's study abroad programs in Asia.
Wharton currently serves on the Connecticut Democracy Center board and volunteers for New York City area chapters of his Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He is a choir singer and council member at New Haven's First Congregational Center Church on the Green (moderator, deacon from 2017-2021). Wharton is a frequent tri-state area NPR stations' contributor as well as ctnewsjunkie.com and Hearst CT columnist for the New Haven Register, Connecticut Post, discussing state and local issues (media portfolio: https://muckrack.com/wharton). Wharton served on the Preservation Connecticut (2019-2024) New England Political Science Association boards (2018-2022) and New Haven City Plan commission (2016-2020). He was also New Haven Republicans chairman (2016-2018) and served on the Republican State Central Committee (2018-2020).
Prior to academia, Wharton worked for US Representatives Charles Rangel (D-NY), Glenn Poshard (D-IL) and Chris Shays (R-CT). In addition, he was a research analyst in the New Jersey state legislature's Office of Legislative Services and government affairs researcher for several Washington nonprofit organizations.
Tina Tison, Ex Director, Tiny Miracles
Tina Tison, Executive Director of Tiny Miracles, spoke to the Club on September 3.  Tiny Miracles is associated with the local Fairfield County Hospitals and provides support for premature babies and their family members.  Support includes financial, resources, supplies and friendship from 100's of volunteers who have been through this difficult situation.
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Bike Rodeo 2024
Bike Rodeo 2024
Stratford Rotary was proud today to join South End Community Center Bike Rodeo for the 17th year. Bike safety was priority, and Rotary donated bike locks to all the children. Hot dogs were served along with, chips, water and juice boxes. Service Above Self is our mission. Harold, an avid cyclist, instruct the youngsters on how to properly and safely ride their bikes. 
This year the kids were treated to a bike ride to the Stratford Greenway and the boat launching ramp at the end of Birdseye Street. The Police Department was on hand to lead the bikers, stopping and directing traffic when it was necessary. Special thanks to Chief McNeil, Capt. Bobby Burroughs and Bike Officers Jimenez and Savic.
 
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3 New Rotarians Inducted Today
3 New Rotarians Inducted Today
At today's lunch meeting at Riverview Bistro, Stratford Rotary inducted 3 new Rotarians, sworn in by AG Stephanie Philips. Reese Mitchell, who is a Lawyer, Alvin O'Neal is a Stratford Council member and Sarah Matthews is Assistant to Mayor Hoydick.
Congratulations and welcome to our club.
Barbara Boselli - BNOW Consulting
Barbara Boselli - BNOW Consulting
Todays speaker was Barbara Boselli. Barbara is the Founder and CEO of BNOW Consulting, a Certified Teacher at the Search Inside Yourself mindfulness program, a Certified Coach by iPEC, and has been a Board Member of MBBI since 2022. She has dedicated her career to supporting individuals and corporations in finding meaning in their lives and creating resilient work cultures. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro , a MBA from Northwester University's Kellogg School of Management, and Certificate in Spiritual Psychology from University of Santa Monica.
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2024 Scholarship Awards
2024 Scholarship Awards
The Scholarship Award Winners Are:
Lewis B. Chaplowe BHS Academic Scholarship:  Madison Thomas-Ferguson
 
Alan B. Vermylia SHS Academic Scholarship:  Kelsey Welch and Mia Nierenberg 
 
SHS Vocational Scholarship:  Roseangel Zayas
 
BHS Vocational Scholarship:  Elie Belinkie
 
Special Rotary Club Grant:  Zohar Rosenberg
 
Bruce C. Carr Civic Engagement Scholarship at BHS
Madison Thomas-Ferguson
Runner Up - Barem Alfreh
Runner Up - Kayla Johnson  
Runner Up -Candace Mack
Runner Up -Chloe Samson
 
Bruce C. Carr Civic Engagement Scholarship
Kathnie Fabre
Runner Up -Yarisa Tejada
Runner Up -Kelsie Welch
Runner Up -Casey Caretta
Main Street Festival 2024
Main Street Festival 2024
The Annual Main Street Festival, sponsored by Milford Bank and Hosted by The Stratford Rotary Club, was held on Saturday June 1st. The weather was beautiful, clear and sunny. A total of 190 food, craft and informational vendors participated. There was something for the kids in the way of inflatable’s and a bounce house and the Roaming Railroad. Other entertainment was a magician and animal balloons for the kids There was something for everyone. Music was provided all day by Rotarian Dominic Mantuano. An estimated crown of 8000 people attended this year’s event. This is the largest turnout since Rotary took over hosting the event.
Stratford Rotary would like to thank this year’s sponsors for their support.
We’re all looking forward to next year’s Festival.
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