On Sunday, September 24th, The Framingham Library Foundation will hold a dedication for the new brick pathway at the Christa McAuliffe Branch Library.
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We meet Every Monday at 12:15 PM
Ken's Steak House 95 Worcester Road
Route 9
Framingham, MA 01702
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Another great Concert on the Green. Especially fun for the Rotary club to drop off Socks and other specially needed items to the Framingham Medical Reserve Corps and Framingham Veteran Services.
RYLA-is a 3 day annual youth conference. RYLA emphasizes the development of leadership skills,citizenship,and community service through group activities focused on listening, communicating, team building, time management and public speaking .
Alex W. spoke about being part of a RYLA Team. He said the cultural walk was a memorable part for him because he learned that a number of his peers were able to openly acknowledge emotional challenges in a safe setting.
Alex W. is flanked by Steve Rathmill - Club President and Sherri Whittemore - Club RYLA Chair.
Rotarians manning the booth at Concerts on the Green this summer - spreading the word of "Service Above Self"
Here’s Harris – the club’s sponsored Service Dog in training -
attending a parade. Hard to believe, but he’s now almost 13 months old! At this age, he’s learned almost everything on the service dog curriculum, and now his skills are being fine-tuned while he matures. NEADS Service Dog training has over 15 Service Dog tasks, and over 30 obedience commands/cues. Harris and his weekend raiser continue to take him on field trips to sit down restaurants, AKC events, and historical parks.
attending a parade. Hard to believe, but he’s now almost 13 months old! At this age, he’s learned almost everything on the service dog curriculum, and now his skills are being fine-tuned while he matures. NEADS Service Dog training has over 15 Service Dog tasks, and over 30 obedience commands/cues. Harris and his weekend raiser continue to take him on field trips to sit down restaurants, AKC events, and historical parks.
It's Carnival Time
At Framingham State University parking lot off of Rt. 9
Open Wednesday through Sunday July 19 - 23
Free Parking and Free Admittance
Rides for small and large
Fun and Food
On Thursday 22 June 2017 the Rotary Club of Framingham held their annual Installation and Awards Dinner at the Framingham Country Club
Interact Club Officers and teach adviser Michelle Gallagher of the Fuller Middle School joined in the festivities.
New Club President Stephen Rathmill (center) was installed by District Assistant Governor Steven Sager while past Club President Lindsey Morris looks on.
Beau Wing, Citizen of the Year, accepting his award.
Alicia Blair co-founder of Daniels Table accepting the Organization of the Year award
Rotarians of the Year Mark Rosen and Phil Reimann accepting their award.
New Club President Stephen Rathmill accepting his new position as Club President 2017-2018
Once again Framingham Rotary had the "Duck Pluck" event at the MetroFest last Saturday. Children of all ages came to Pluck a Duck to receive a" Duck Pluck" sticker and a toy prize. The Fuller Middle School Interact Club joined in to assist the Rotarians. Great day for everyone.
Last Saturday 9 members from Framingham Rotary showed up to paint and assemble a large play house for a veteran family. This was one of the eight play houses built Saturday under the direction of Habitat for Humanity. Framingham Rotary and Align Credit Union joined forces to get the house painted, assembled and decorated before the young owner arrived
Yes, that is a solar panel in the roof of the play house to light two LED bulbs.
Come join us on Saturday 17 June at Dowditch Field. Net a duck and pluck a toy prize. Fun for kids of all ages. No charge - compliments of the Rotary Club of Framingham.
The Rotary Education Foundation of Framingham (REFF) was pleased to award a total of $45,000 in Scholarships this year. Congratulations to the 10 scholarship recipients from local high schools who each received a $4500 scholarship. 4 students from Keefe Technical High School, 5 students for Hopkinton High and 1 student from Framingham High received the scholarships.
Rotary club members solicited donations for Special Olympics in April on Marathon Monday. This month the club presented final amt of $3182 to Special Olympics Massachusetts. Special thanks to the club members who walked donation cans thru Marathon crowds back in April.
On Marathon Day, several Rotary Club members were out soliciting donations to support Special Olympics Massachusetts. They moved thru race watchers and also manned some local parking lots with with donation cans in hand. They collected $3100 ($850 MORE than last year!) to be given to the Special Olympics of Massachusetts.
Our Spring Craft Fair was a success with over 100 crafters and over 700 attendees at Keefe Tech High School. Thank you to our crafters and the attendees that took advantage of the cloudy Spring day to acquire unique gifts and crafts. See you next year on the same weekend and at the same location. Enjoy the video.
Another Service Dog graduation NEADS: Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans campus is coming up! It is beyond inspiring to see the incredible positive impact these dogs bring to people. During upcoming April graduation day, the Wachusett area Rotary Club plans to present a combined donation from their club and the Rotary Club of Framingham in support of the Service Dog program. This is part of a combined Rotary Grant effort to further support NEADS. The Rotary Club of Framingham is already a sponsor for service dog HARRIS, who is now 9 months old and in training. Definitely looking forward to his graduation day down the road.
David Podell, Ph.D., President of Mass Bay Community College, provided a fascinating update of the mission and initiatives underway at the College. He discussed the population served and some of the challenges faced by the College. His theme was upbeat and positive as he presented the programs the College has underway for students seeking their Associate degree and those who use the College as a stepping stone to a 4-year degreeWonderful experience serving the community people a good meal on a Thursday evening at Pearl Street Cafe. Team Rotary Club of Framingham
Scherrie Keating, of Diabetes Kare Consulting, presented a compelling perspective of diabetes care and pre-diabeties prevention including the key elements of risk for diabetes. She urged everyone to pay attention to weight, lifestyle and other physiological indications that can cause diabetes. Of particular note, listen carefully to results of blood tests and warning language that doctors use like – having slightly elevated levels of blood sugar. That is a critical warning flag that someone has pre-diabetes and should take measures to reduce riskService Dog in Training HARRIS got a chance to experience the first big snow of 2017 along with the rest of us in New England.
