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The Hartford Rotary Club, in conjunction with the Salvation Army, participated in the holiday bell ringing outside the Hartford Stop & Shop, located at 150 New Park Ave., Hartford. The rain could not stop the enthusiasm the team of Rotarians displayed working the collection area. The people enjoyed see us supporting our local area. Congratulations to all that participated, and for Brian Dibella for orchestrating the event. Go Rotarians!!! We hope you enjoy a picture of the next generation of Rotary out here in the cold, staying committed to doing good! |
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Upcoming In Person Networking Event!After Hours Business Networking The Rotary Club of Hartford invites you to a complimentary business networking event! Join the Rotary Club of Hartford’s in our first in-person business networking event in over 2 years! Enjoy free appetizers and drinks at Max Downtown!
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Speaker Alert! How Amateur Boxing Helps Children and Young Adults Develop and Become Productive CitizensThe Rotary Club of Hartford invites you to a Presentation Featuring Johnny Callas, Chief Executive Officer of Charter Oak Boxing Academy in Hartford Attend the Rotary Club of Hartford’s first in-person event since Feb. 2020* to learn:
Monday, September 20, 2021, 12:15 p.m. Mark Twain House, Carriage House 351 Farmington Avenue Hartford, Conn. RSVP by September 16th to Dave Santis * The Rotary Club of Hartford is committed to the health and safety of all program attendees, and we continue to monitor the changing COVID-19 situation. We are partnering with the Mark Twain House to take all precautions necessary to ensure the event is safe and successful. Hartford Rotary will follow the latest policies, guidelines and protocols from the CDC, Connecticut Department of Public Health and local government authorities. We will inform attendees of any changes in advance of the event. Please visit the Hartford Rotary Club homepage for the latest news and information concerning the event.
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SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER APRIL 19, 2021Dr. Syed Ahmed Hussain Trinity Health Of New England We are excited to have Syed Ahmed Hussain, M.D., Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, Trinity Health Of New England, as our guest speaker on Monday, April 19, 12:15 p.m. Dr. Hussain is often featured on local news to provide updates to the public on the Covid pandemic and the vaccine rollout. He will personally update the Rotary Club of Hartford with this information. Please feel free to join us for this very informative and robust presentation. |
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Special Presentation on the Upcoming ElectionJoin us for a special presentation on the upcoming election! Bringing Clarity to an Election During Turbulent Times: Insights From Two Political Experts The Rotary Club of Hartford invites you to a Balanced Discussion of the November State and U.S. General Elections Featuring John McNamara, Former Chairman, New Britain Democratic Town Committee, and Chris Healy, Former Chairman, Connecticut Republicans Moderated by Matthew Hallisey
Monday, November 2, 2020, 12 noon Zoom webinar online: https://ititranslates.zoom.us/j/91827679788?pwd=eTdETUVjMmJoTXdmQnR0alJtZjI4QT09 |
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Summer in the City Tour!Summer is officially here! The BEST way to celebrate the start of summer is to make plans to visit four unique Hartford locations as the Rotary Club of Hartford begins the SUMMER IN THE CITY TOUR! Enjoy a private carousel ride at the Bushnell Park Carousel on July 15; visit the Hartford Circus Fire Memorial August 5; hike atop Talcott Mountain and enjoy the view from Heublien Tower on August 17 and August 18; and cheer the Hartford Yard Goats on END POLIO NOW NIGHT on August 25! RSVP: Judith Green – judith@judithgreen.net or 860-810-5735 |
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Paul Harris Fellow Honored at April 1st MeetingAt the Rotary Club of Hartford's April 1, 2019, fellowship meeting, Hartford Rotarian Suzan Bibisi received a Paul Harris Fellow recognition for her generous contributions in excess of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation's Annual Fund. Rotarians associate the naming of a Paul Harris Fellow as a tribute to a person who has demonstrated a shared purpose with the humanitarian objectives of The Rotary Foundation. The recognition is named after Rotary's founder, the late Paul Harris, a Chicago lawyer, who started Rotary with three business associates in 1905.
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Welcome Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity!Congratulations to Karraine Moody and Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity on being inducted as the first Nonprofit Membership Organization in the Rotary Club of Hartford. Karraine will be the primary member. This membership allows multiple people to represent Habitat within one membership unit. We encourage Habitat to visit other clubs to expand their network and impact. |
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Dr. G. Duncan Harris, CEO of Capital Community College, at Hartford Rotary |
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Hartford Marathon - 25 Years of Service |
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Rotary Club of Hartford Kicks of Summer in the CityThe Rotary Club of Hartford kicked off the new Rotary Year on July 16th with a tour of the UCONN Downtown Hartford campus.
Sue Chatfield, as our Assistant Governor and Club Secretary inducted 2 new members, Barbara Traverso and Matthew Hallisey in one of the classrooms! Thank you everyone who attended and especially Rick Hersom and John McNamara for bringing guests! |
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Rotary Club of Hartford - Summer in the CitySummer is officially here! The BEST way to celebrate the start of summer is to make plans to visit four unique Hartford locations as the Rotary Club of Hartford begins the SUMMER IN THE CITY TOUR! We will explore the new UConn Hartford campus on July 16; view Bushnell Park form atop the Soldiers and Sailors Arch on July 30; tour the newly renovated inpatient oncology pavilion at St. Francis Hospital on August 13; and cheer the Hartford Yard Goats on END POLIO NOW NIGHT on August 25!
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September 25 Meeting CancelledThe Rotary Meeting scheduled for Monday September 25 has been cancelled - we regret any inconvenience. Our next meeting will be Monday October 2 - details to follow.
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SUMMER IN THE CITY TourHartford Rotary will once again host their SUMMER IN THE CITY tour during the summer of 2017! Join us for our Monday noon meetings/lunch at:
Meetings are noon to 1:30. Invite family, friends, co-workers and fellow Rotarians! Email Conrad for details about cost and parking and to RSVP - conrad@ccar.us |
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Dear Fellow Rotarians,
This last meeting we had the wonderful privilege of playing audience to a truly powerful and moving speaker author Ivan Backer. Born in Czechoslovakia, Ivan spent his life working to benefit the poor, the disenfranchised, people whose voices were not heard. He is a Hartford activist and holocaust escapee who wrote a memoir "My Train To Freedom: A Jewish Boy's Journey from Nazi Europe to a Life of Activism" that is inspirational! |
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July 25th Fellowship MeetingDear Fellow Rotarians,
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July 11th Fellowship MeetingDear Fellow Rotarians,
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June 6th Fellowship MeetingDear Fellow Rotarians,
On this beautiful summer day we had the opportunity to hear from Yard Goats representative Tom Baxter. Tom provided some great information on what kind of events we can expect from the stadium and a peek at when games may begin. We look forward to rooting for the Yard Goats in there first home field game!
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May 2nd Fellowship MeetingDear Fellow Rotarians,
This meeting we had the opportunity to hear from Harold Sparrow president of the Hartford YMCA.
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Changing Lives GalaDear Fellow Rotarians,
The Capital Community College Rotaract Club members served as volunteers for this wonderful event. This event located at Centinel Hill Hall on the campus of Capital Community College in Hartford celebrated alumni and student success stories.
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Happy New Year and Things to Come! |
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Upcoming Event - Looking for Volunteers!March 30, 2015
Dear Fellow Rotarians:
It is with great pleasure that I reach out to you today to inform you about a Rotary Spring volunteer project. As coordinator for this project, I have contacted the Knox Parks Foundation to partner on a community garden beautification project. As some of you may recall, last year we prepared garden beds for planting at the Earle Street Community Garden in North Hartford. This year, the Knox Parks Foundation’s May project is to create a new flower bed landscape at the base of the Keney Clock Tower located at the corner of Albany Avenue and Main Street in North Hartford on Saturday, May 16.
Hartford’s Keney Memorial Clock Tower and the small park surrounding it were donated by the Keney brothers in the late 19th century to honor their mother. The Tower is 130 feet tall and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A restoration by the City of Hartford in the 1990’s included replacing gold leaf on the clock face, site improvements and the installation of computerized chimes in the tower.
The Keney Memorial Clock Tower is the gateway to the North Hartford community. This project will create a beautiful and welcoming garden for residents and visitors to enjoy. It will be part of the positive redevelopment activities that are turning this neighborhood into a thriving and vibrant community.
I hope you will consider volunteering to help create a spectacular flower garden at one of the most historic places in Hartford that everyone can enjoy. I have outlined below specific information about the project:
Thank you so much for your consideration, and I look forward to seeing you on May 16!
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Rotaract Club of Hartford Shines at 7890 District ConferenceEstablished in 2013 with the effort led by Rotarian Brennden Colbert, the Hartford Rotoract Club shined with stunning presentations at this years District 7890 conference. The conference was held at the Marriott in Downtown Hartford and our young leaders really shocked the district with their professionalism and commitment to making a successful impact in the communities they live and serve.
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April 20th Fellowship MeetingRotarian Cate Evans recently joined the Rotary Club of Hartford from South Windsor Rotary Club and shared her story with us about how she became a Rotarian about 20 years ago which goes back to a Group Exchange in Turkey. Rotarians from Turkey showed the group a great time and brought them on tours of local businesses and shared the work that was being done at the time to eradicate polio from that region of the world!
For more on our fellowship meeting, click "Read More" below to the right....
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April 6 Fellowship MeetingIncoming President Cody Guarnieri announces 15-16' year slate of officers!
Click below for more pics and info on our last club meeting...
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Connecticut's State Comptroller addresses Hartford Rotary |
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Governor Malloy addresses Rotary Club of Hartford!Governor Dannel Malloy accepts a gift from President Stephen Vaughan for taking time out of his busy schedule to join over 65 Rotarians for lunch this past Monday.
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Governor Malloy joins Rotary Club of Hartford for lunch - March 16Governor Dannel Malloy To Address Business & Community Leaders in a Town Hall Style Forum
Hosted by: Rotary Club of Hartford on Monday, March 16th at noon
Governor Malloy will speak on the current state budget and the XL Center and respond to questions at the Hartford Rotary Club meeting on Monday, March 16th at noon. The meeting will be held at the Hartford Club, 46 Prospect St., Hartford CT. The $20.00 admission fee includes lunch and reservations are required. Attendees are asked to rsvp by Thursday, March 13th by email david.bobowski@coldwellbankermoves.com. There is complimentary parking under the club at Traveler’s for the event.
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Hartford Interact ClubPictured from left to right: Hartford Rotary President Elect Cody Guarnieri, Hartford Rotaract Club Past President Brennden Colbert, Hartford Interact Club Vice President Breanna Bertoli, Hartford Interact Club Activities Chair Daniel Webb, Hartford Rotary Club President Stephen Vaughan, Hartford Interact Club President Kenneth Ramos, Hartford Interact Club Member Carlos Vargas, Hartford Interact Club Member Corey Sturgis, Hartford Interact Club Public Relations Chair Telaysia Alen
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New Member Nelson Rodriguez! |
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2 New Members Inducted in FebruaryPictured: Andre Irving and Al Garcia welcoming new members Nelson Rodriquez and Cate Evans with President Stephen Vaughan.
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New Member Cate Evans joins Rotary Club of Hartford! |
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January 27th Fellowship Meeting |
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January 12 Fellowship MeetingFrom Left to right: Vice President Cody Guiarnieri, Guest Speaker James Woulfe, President Stephen Vaughan
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New Year rings in New Member! |
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Rotary Club of Hartford's Holiday Concert Luncheon!Featuring
The Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts
22 Piece Jazz Choir
Honored as the nation’s top arts school by the Arts Schools Network
Monday, Dec. 15, 2014
12noon – 1:30pm
The Hartford Club
46 Prospect Street, Hartford, CT 06103; 860-522-1271
$30/person
All proceeds will benefit GHAA trip to Berkeley School of Music Nat’l Competition
Invite family, friends, co-workers, and fellow Rotarians
RSVP by Dec. 10 to Dave Bobowski, 860-233-0139
david.bobowski@coldwellbankermoves.com
Pay at the door!
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Hartford Rotary Halloween Bash! |
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October 20 Fellowship Meeting at The Hartford Club |
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Hartford Rotary Volunteer for Hartford Marathon |
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Join us for fellowship with guest speaker Governor Dannell Malloy!Come one, come all and join our Governor and the Rotary Club of Hartford in a small group setting to hear an update from our Governor. There will be time for a Q&A and we look forward to seeing you there! Elected in November 2010, Governor Malloy’s top agenda items have included reinventing our economy by growing jobs, improving public education and stabilizing the state’s finances. Governor Malloy has pursued a comprehensive economic development strategy, one that invests in growth industries and creates jobs while at the same time defends the core sectors of our economy and protects the jobs we already have. His three tiered approach makes sure that Connecticut can compete at any level – from large corporations, to small businesses and start-ups. The First Five program has leveraged $1.7 billion in private sector investments across our state’s economy; that program and others have brought numerous corporate headquarters to Connecticut from out of state, including NBC Sports, Charter Communications, and Jackson Laboratories. The Small Business Express Programs has invested in more than 700 small businesses across Connecticut, creating and maintaining thousands of jobs. And the four new “Innovation Ecosystems” located throughout the state are connecting entrepreneurs with capitol investors, cultivating the grassroots of our state’s ideas economy. The Governor is also making investments in education at every level. In 2012, he signed into law a school reform bill that has been called a national model. The legislation has provided hundreds of millions of addition money to school districts, in exchange for holistic changes that will prepare students to compete in the 21st century economy. In 2013, Governor Malloy was proud to push for what some have called a transformational investment in the University of Connecticut. Next Generation Connecticut will make sure that Connecticut residents are in position to compete for jobs in emerging fields like bioscience and digital media. Finally, the Governor has also called for and funded the creation of a new Office of Early Childhood to ensure that all our kids have access to a quality early childhood learning experience. As we grow jobs and improve our schools, the Governor believes we also need to make state government leaner and more efficient. The newly enacted budget builds on the tremendous gains made during the Governor’s first two years in office, improvements that continue to fix the state’s financial foundation without imposing new taxes. With fewer employees and state agencies than the day he was sworn in and new investments in technology, state government is making the changes necessary to improve the delivery of services without additional costs.
Governor Malloy was proud to sign what some have called the most comprehensive gun violence prevention legislation in the country. Dannel Patrick Malloy, the youngest of eight children, was born in Stamford, Connecticut on July 21, 1955. Growing up, he struggled to overcome learning and physical disabilities, eventually gaining the skills he needed to go on to graduate Magna Cum Laude from Boston College and continue on to Boston College Law School. In 1982, Governor Malloy married his wife, Cathy, whom he met while at Boston College. They have three sons: Dannel, Ben, and Sam. Governor Malloy became a prosecutor in Brooklyn, New York, serving for four years as an Assistant District Attorney, where he won 22 convictions in 23 felony cases. Prior to being elected Governor, he was Stamford's longest serving Mayor, serving for 14 years from 1995 to 2009. |
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President of Leadership Greater Hartford addresses Rotary Club of Hartford!From left to right: Chris Healy, Judith Green, Ted Carroll, Steve Vaughan Ted Carroll, president of Leadership Greater Hartford spoke at the Hartford Rotary Club. He shared with the group the commonality they share in the “Service Above Self” mission statement that bonds all Rotarians, as a similar creed that he shares at LGH. He explained what it means to be a true leader, and serving the community with projects that help foster civility, that in turn create a positive influence for change in the Hartford area. Developing and implementing leadership through collaborative relationships is what Mr. Carrol explained to the group he likes to see, that brings positive outcomes. As he looked around the room at the members, he saw many familiar faces that have had the opportunity to work/collaborate with Mr. Carrol over the past 30 years. The Rotary Club of Hartford is affiliated with Rotary International, a worldwide service organization that unites business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build and promote goodwill and peace throughout the world. Next meeting will be September 8th, at the Hartford Club, 46 Prospect Street, Hartford. The luncheon meeting starts at 12:00, and there is a 20.00 fee. Public is welcome. |
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Dr. William Petit visits the Rotary Club of Hartford!From left to right: Chris Healy, Dr. William Petit, Steve Vaughan Dr. William Petit visited the Rotary Club of Hartford for fellowship and to talk about all the great things The Petit Family Foundation is working on lately. They have fundraisers that include an Annual Golf Tournament, a 5K Road Race, a motorcycle ride called "Ride For Justice" and an incredible garden project called "Michaela's Garden Project". The money that is raised goes to support three main areas - education, chronic illness, and helping those affected by violence. Grants are awarded to organizations that make the biggest impact in any of these three areas. For more information, please check out there website and support the cause at http://www.petitfamilyfoundation.org/. We would also like to add that the Petit family has a long history being part of the magic of Rotary International. Great people doing great things makes the world go round! |
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Hartford Rotary Club Announces Summer Speakers ForumOpen to Public, Season Starts with Dr. William Petit on Monday July 7th Hartford, CT, July 1, 2014: A host of dynamic speakers will address members and guests of the Hartford Rotary Club during its July and August meetings. The club members extend an invitation to all interested parties to fellowship and enjoy lunch at Capital Community College, 950 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Markiewicz Community Room in Hartford, CT. There is a $20 fee, which includes lunch. |
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Hartford Rotarians Volunteer their time to Hands on Hartford Community MealsHartford Rotarian Judith Green mobilized a team from the Rotary Club of Hartford to volunteer some time to serve those in need with a healthy meal of salad and pizza! |
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Rotary Club of Hartford supports Area 9 NICU projectRotary Club of Hartford members, Francesco Pagano, Chris Healy, Stephen Vaughan and Rich Roberts participated in a golf tournament to raise funds for an Area 9 project to purchase, install and maintain video cameras for local hospitals here in Connecticut. Rotary is raising money to purchase 75 cameras for multiple hospitals in the area starting with CCMC at the UCONN Medical Center campus!
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WWI memorial in Colt Park
Plaque from original 1926 WWI memorial.
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Valentine's Day Dance 2014 |
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Two new members added to Club January 6th
The Club welcomed Angela Dunnham and Al Garcia to the membership ranks on January 6, 2014!
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New Rotarian inducted! |
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District Foundation Award for Club Support |
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Rotaract Club at CCC inducted |
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New President Pat Soucy inducts his first new member Rich Roberts for FY 2013/14 |
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Susan Joyce honored for service |
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Two new members make total of eight for 2013!We are so pleased to announce yet another two new members inducted into the Rotary Club of Hartford. L-r - Larry Owens and Tia Woods are inducted by Club President Sue Joyse. |
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Rotarians enjoy Newport RI while attending District ConferenceHartford Rotarians Pat Soucy, Judith Green and Sandy Blumer enjoy a fabulous afternoon in Newport during the 7890 District Conference with Sandy's hubby and Southington Rotarian Art Blumer. |
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Hartford Rotary service day with Knox Parks Foundation at Cedar Hill Cemetary |
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Rev. F. Lydell Brown, III - Thanksgiving message to Club members |
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Club recognized at District 7890 Foundation dinner
President Sue Joyse was presented an award as the top giving Club, on a per capita basis, in both the District and Zone.
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Polio Plus Campaign updateBy now you should have received the October 2012 letter from our Past President Dick Seidman about the 2012 RI Foundation Polio fundraising effort by our Club. This year our Club raised nearly $1,600. Dick pointed out that since the Polio campaign start in July 2008, the Club efforts have raised more than $10,000. For the past five years our Club has achieved 100 percent participation from our members. All exciting and proud achievements . The commitment of Rotarian's around the world have led to eradication in most of the world. Keep in mind, if you have friends or relatives who would like to also contribute to this great cause, please let Dick know.
Please give what you can. Every dollar we raise helps to children from polio. |
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Hartford Rotary kicks off Capital Community College Scholarship EndowmentSue Joyse, President of Hartford Rotary, presents students of Capital Community College and President Wilfredo Nieves with the first installment of the scholarship! |
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Wade Horsey becomes newest club member
Wade Horsey is inducted into the club by President Sue Joyse on October 15th.
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Rotarians volunteer at the Hartford Marathon |
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Club summer social - Bobowski homeClub members met at the home of Sandra and Dave Bobowski for a beautiful afternoon of fun and fellowship! |
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Rotary District 7890 Installation of Officers |
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Hartford Rotary inducts new member!Marco Allocca was recently inducted into the Rotary Club of Hartford by Sue Joyse, Club President. Cody Guarnieri, far right, sponsored Marco into the club. Congratulations! |
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Hartford Rotary inducts five new members!
The Rotary Club of Hartford inducted five new members earlier this year. 7890 District Governor Eileen Rau did the honor of pinning our newest members. L-r, President Susan Joyse; new members Cody Guarnieri, Francesco Pagano, Suzan Bibisi, Stephen Vaughan and Brian Glasco; 7890 District Governor Eileen Rau.
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Hartford Rotary inducts five new membersDistrict Governor Eileen Rau inducts five new members into the Rotary Club of Hartford! L-r, Susan Joyse, President; new members - Cody Guarnieri, Francesco Pagano, Suzan Bibisi, Stephen Vaughan and Brian Glasco; 7890 District Governor Eileen Rau
Since July 14, 1911, the Rotary Club of Hartford has served the local community. It has the unique distinction of sponsoring 16 clubs in neighboring communities. Our club meets on the first and third Monday of the month at the Hartford Club at 12:15pm, featuring engaging speakers and topics with opportunities to get involved locally and globally.
Club projects over the years have included: financial support to numerous local nonprofits including a significant contribution to the Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family Center in the north end of Hartford; an endowed student scholarship program at Capital Community College; volunteers to assist with The Hartford Marathon and Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign; the Polio Plus Campaign in which we have raised over $10,000; and, participation in the Rotary Group Study Exchange and Ambassadorial programs. Our total giving to Rotary International Foundation programs is more than $500,000!
Rotary International has 1.2 million members in more than 34,000 clubs worldwide - our motto is “Service Above Self”. Rotarian's volunteer in communities at home and abroad to support education and job training; clean water projects; combat hunger; improve health and sanitation, and eradicate polio. e our guest at the next luncheon! |
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