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Adi Mayer

Mar 04, 2021 12:00 PM

The Borgen Project

Steve Genetassio - Owner of Sneakerama

Mar 11, 2021 12:00 PM

Operating a Small Business during the Pandemic

Linda Cavaioli

Mar 18, 2021 12:00 PM

Executive Director of the YWCA

Dr. Matilde Castiel

Mar 25, 2021 12:00 PM

Commissioner or Health & Human Services, City of Worcester

Steve Sargent, Chief of Worcester Police Dept

Apr 01, 2021 12:00 PM

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COVID-19 Update

Due to the pandemic and the advice of our governing body, Rotary International, our Club meetings have moved to a virtual format.

We welcome all visitors to attend to learn more about our Club and Rotary overall. Please contact our President, Andy Burgoyne, for the logon information at aburgoyne@cornerstonebank.com or by phone at (774) 230-7549.

Also, check out our Facebook page. Search for Rotary Club of Worcester (MA).

We look forward to meeting you and showing you how Rotary serves our Community. Thanks!

CoronaVirus Outbreak

Due to the Corona Virus outbreak, the Worcester Rotary Club has suspended our weekly meeting schedule through Thursday, May 4th, 2020.

Updates will be posted when they are known.

We also should note on there that our May 2, 2020 Fund Raiser has been postponed. A new date will be released shortly.

Worcester Rotary Club turned 108 on March 12, 2020!

Posted by Andy Burgoyne

Club Meeting

Posted by Andy Burgoyne on Apr 25, 2019

Selected Rotarians entertained the Club with unrehearsed autobiographical material. This was a wonderful opportunity to get to know our fellow Rotarians!

Rotarian Rod White dazzled the crowd with his professional background, why he became a Rotarian, and what had made his remain active within our Club. Awesome talk Rod!

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Isabel Gonzalez and Delia Vega of Worcester Interfaith

Posted by Andy Burgoyne on Apr 18, 2019

Keynote Speakers Isabel Gonzalez and Delia Vega told the Club about the programs their organization has developed to help underprivileged people in Worcester.

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Adam Sochacki of WPI Rotaract Club

Posted by Andy Burgoyne on Apr 11, 2019

Keynote Speaker Adam Sochacki, President of the WPI Rotaract Club, told Worcester Rotary about the valuable contributions his Club has made to the community on April 11, 2019.

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Caroline Erskine of Wachusett Rotary Club

Posted by Andy Burgoyne on Apr 04, 2019

Keynote Speaker Caroline Erskine told the Club about the vaccination program for girls in India sponsored by the Wachusett Rotary Club on April 4, 2019.

Please click "Read More" below to view additional pictures from this meeting. Plus, a new member induction!!!

Book Launch Party

Posted by Andy Burgoyne on Mar 27, 2019

The Worcester, Shrewsbury, and Auburn Rotary Clubs sponsored a book launch for local high school students at Shrewsbury High School on March 27, 2019. The book is entitled "From My Heart" and features literary and artistic works from students.

Area Rotarians hard at work supporting our local students:

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Alex Corrales of Worcester Housing Authority

Posted by Andy Burgoyne on Mar 28, 2019

Keynote Speaker Alex Corrales, Executive Director of the Worcester Housing Authority, updated the Club on the continuing accomplishments of the Housing Authority and its residents on March 28, 2019.

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Members promote our Club and event on WCCA TV

Posted by Andy Burgoyne on Mar 27, 2019

Take a look at the great job some of our members did to promote Worcester Rotary and our Casino Night fundraising event.

Soapbox #1199 Rotary Club has been posted on the WCCA website at https://www.wccatv.com/video/soapbox/SOAPBOX1199

WCCA TV produced "Soapbox" show is hosted by WCCA Executive Director, Mauro DePasquale. Mauro's guests are from the Rotary Club of Worcester. Barbara Guthrie is the President-elect, Satya Mitra is past president, and Rosie Fayard is the Service Project Committee chairperson.

Great job Worcester Rotarians!!!

Liz Hamilton of Boys & Girls Club of Worcester

Posted by Andy Burgoyne on Mar 21, 2019

Keynote Speaker Liz Hamilton, Executive Director of the Worcester Boys and Girls Club, spoke to the Worcester Rotary Club about the services provided by her organization to under served young people on March 21, 2019.

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Tom Kelleher of Old Sturbridge Village

Posted by Andy Burgoyne on Mar 14, 2019

Keynote Speaker Tom Kelleher, Historian and Curator of Mechanical Arts at Old Sturbridge Village, entertained the Club with an interesting, informative, and humorous history of New England taverns on March 14, 2019

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Hurricane Katrina

Posted by Andy Burgoyne on Mar 07, 2019

Our own Chris Gates told the Club of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina and his deployment with the National Guard to New Orleans on March 7, 2019

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Local Authors Tom Ingrassia & Jared Chrudimsky

Posted by Andy Burgoyne on Feb 28, 2019

Keynote Speakers Tom Ingrassia & Jared Chrudimsky presented an inspiring program based on their book "One Door Closes: Overcoming Adversity By Following Your Dreams" on Feb. 28th, 2019

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Happy Birthday!!!

Posted by Andy Burgoyne on Feb 21, 2019

We had the pleasure of celebrating major milestone birthday for two of our members. Bengt Hansson & Roger Frost both celebrated their 95th birthdays!!!

Pictured: Birthday boys Bengt (L) and Roger (R)

Christopher Crowley of Polar Beverages

Posted by Andy Burgoyne on Feb 14, 2019

Our own Chris Crowley was the Keynote Speaker on Feb. 14, 2019, and presented a history, outline and future outlook of Polar Beverages here in Worcester.

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Worcester Rotary Annual Casino Night April 27th, 2019

Don't miss it! April 27th, 2019

Click HERE for more information

Dr. Satya Mitra

Posted by Andy Burgoyne on Feb 07, 2019

Our own Dr. Satya Mitra was the Keynote Speaker on Feb. 7, 2019, and presented an inspiring program on leadership, and how his own personal experiences influenced his desire to become a leader, a humanitarian, and a Rotarian.

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Abby's House - Joint Project

Posted by Andy Burgoyne on Jan 29, 2019

Worcester Rotary's Angela Tivnan & Barbara Guthrie spearheaded the Worcester/Shrewsbury Clubs' joint project in which 24 dressers were contributed to the renovated rooms at Abby's House in Worcester. Rotmans provided the dressers at cost and delivered and set them up. Additionally, Worcester and Shrewsbury Rotarians were given a tour of Abby's House, which is in the last phase of its major renovation.

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Dr. Mattie Castiel, Commissioner of Health & Human Services; City of Worcester

Posted by Andy Burgoyne on Jan 24, 2019

Keynote Speaker Dr. Mattie Castiel, along with Michelle Gasper and Antonella Lisanti-Park, presented a program updating the Club on the City of Worcester's ongoing efforts to deal with the opioid crisis.

Dr. Castiel is the City of Worcester's Commissioner of Health & Human Services.

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The Life Cycle of a Disaster

Posted by Andy Burgoyne on Jan 17, 2019

Our own Rev. Aaron Payson was the Keynote Speaker on Jan. 17, 2019, and presented a great program about "The Life-Cycle of a Disaster."

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Salvation Army - Bell Ringing

Posted by Andy Burgoyne on Dec 15, 2018

During the Holiday Season 2018, many of our members spent multiple Saturdays taking turns ringing the bell to collect donations for the Salvation Army.

Vice President Ron Fraser & Gary MacConnell:

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Interfaith Hospitality Network

Posted by Andy Burgoyne on Jan 10, 2019

Keynote Speaker Joanne Alley spoke to the Club about the services Interfaith Hospitality Network provides to our community at Grill on the Hill on Jan. 10, 2019.

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Holiday Party

Posted by Andy Burgoyne on Dec 13, 2018

Worcester Rotary held its annual Glogg Party at the Tatnuck Country Club.

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Avoiding Financial Fraud & Scams

Posted on Jan 03, 2019

Worcester Rotary Club's own Keynote Speaker, Andy Burgoyne from Cornerstone Bank, spoke to the Club about how to avoid fraud and scams.

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The Rotary Club of Worcester meets every Thursday at noon at The Grill on The Hill Restaurant, at Green Hill Golf Course 1929 Skyline Drive Worcester, MA..

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