Rotary Rocket April 19th
We had a great meeting on Thursday. Our guest speaker was President and CEO of Old Sturbridge Village, James Donahue. Jim discussed the Living Museum that is Old Sturbridge Village, all that OSV offers and that there are almost 300,000 visitors each year. He also mentioned the school groups that come to the Village and learn all about the 1830’s, which includes how food is grown, animal farming and surviving the elements. He also talked about the founders of the Village, the Wells family. Jim answered a lot of questions and proceeded to hand out free passes to anyone that wanted them. He also donated a family 4 pack, hotel stay and a dinner for our Celebrate Community Auction! Thank you Jim for your generosity.
We inducted new members Matt Erskine (rejoining) and David O’Doherty to our club, each had time to discuss who they are and what they do for a living.
Dr. Satya Mitra and Sheema Mitra were presented with the 8th level Paul Harris Fellowship Pin and were recognized as Level 2 Major Donors to the Foundation. Thank you Satya and Sheema for making a difference in the world. Your exceptional contributions are a good example for all Rotarians.
RYLA: Dave says we need volunteers to help with the program June 24-26 at Fitchburg State. Contact Dave at davemfraz@yahoo.com to join in a great experience. Incoming Co-Governors Pat & Skip Doyle will be installed as Governors on the last day of RYLA.
Celebrate Community! We are 7 weeks away….. Time is getting short and we need your commitment for this year’s annual fundraiser Celebrate Community at the DCU Center Saturday June 4th. Please go to our website to register. If you plan on paying by check you may do so by printing or taking a form and filling it out. You can pay by credit card on our website or make a donation. You can also bid from our website as well. This week we will have a live demonstration. We are in need of the following: Sponsors, Attendees, Auction items and in-kind donations. Remember, this is your fundraiser for your club. We need you to make it a success! If you are willing to help please see Barbara Guthrie.
The District Conference is May 20 – 22 in Plymouth MA. Please go to the District Website to Register. Our club will have a Hospitality Suite!
Kids Café: Tuesday April 26 at the Boys and Girls Club on Tainter Street Worcester. The Rotaract Club helped last time and they had a blast. Please contact Amy Berry if you are interested in volunteering.
The Service Fund Committee meeting will be held prior to our regular club meeting Thursday 4/28.
Our 50/50 raffle still has not been won… so that brings our total to $752.00 if a club member should win! If a guest or visiting Rotarian wins they receive ½ of the days take and we roll the pot forward, the joker is worth $10.00.
This week’s meeting will be a club meeting. You have heard all about BidPal and our auction! Thursday, Tom Valentine will provide a demonstration of the BidPal process. At this time you can feel free to register or make a donation! Barbara will discuss our Celebrate Community fundraiser. We will also review Visioning and where we are so far this year.
Please make every effort to attend. I have attached the agenda!
Remember, it’s not what we do, it’s who we are. We are Worcester Rotary! Together we make a difference!
Thank you for all you do to serve the community, here and around the world! You do make a difference in the world in which we live!
Thank you,
Bob Mangan, President 2015 – 2016
Rotary Club of Worcester