Peter Colgan President
Robert Cassidy Pres. Elect
Victor Tom Pres. Elect
Margarita-
Kaliviotis Pres. Elect
Melinda Nicholson Secretary
Joel Berenson Treasurer
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Our sponsors who are so generously helping us do what we do
Calendar: April 4 Assemble Pay It Forward materials at BHS cafeteria
April 6 Launch Event for PAY IT FORWARD DAY!
April 9 Richard Simon, Dominican Republic Dental Project
April 9 Club Leadership, Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Doubletree Hotel
April 12 Concord Pops
April 16 Club Assembly
April 23 Reflections on Bedford Interact
April 25 PAY IT FORWARD DAY CELEBRATION
May 2 Dinner at the Athenian Greek restaurant, Lowell – RSVP to Nat
May 17-19 District Conference, Boxborough
June 19 Installation of Club Officers for 2013-2014!
President Pete’s Rotary Moment: Pete just got an e-mail from PDG (Past District Governor) Klaus Hachfeld announcing that all the funding for the Kosovo medical project we contributed to last November is finally in hand. To get some background on this important story, you can (and should – it’s pretty awesome) read about it at: http://www.rotary.org/en/mediaandnews/therotarian/pages/balkanstoboston.aspx
Rotary fellowship over olives and moussaka: An evening for dining out is coming our way at the Athenian Greek Restaurant in Lowell, May 2. Get on your appetites and let Nat know.
Appreciating our Sponsors: We’ll be hosting a Sponsor Appreciation Cocktail Party at the Doubletree Hotel in the Concord Room on May 2. Cash bar. And LOTS of appreciation to the businesses and good folks who support what we do in our community and for our community.
Rotary Happenings around the world:
Rotary Happenings in our backyard:
· The Rotary Club of Concord has an on-line auction going. Bidding is open from March 25-April 10. Check it out and support our neighbors at biddingforgood.com/concordmarotary
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Again in Concord: We have two tables reserved for the Concord Pops evening on April 12. If you’re interested in attending, tell Bob Cassidy.·
· The Rotary Club of Billerica invites you to enjoy a Dinner Show with “Joey Voices” on April 27th . Dinner starts at 7:00 PM with a cost of $35/person. If you would like to attend for a great evening of dining and entertainment contact a member of the Billerica club (e.g., John Peterson is a Bedford resident and a member of the Billerica Rotary Club).
Club Banners: Both Debi Malone and Patsy Lloyd brought club banners to add to our banner display:
Program: Kevin is the go-to man for the ESSEX (Eastern States Student Exchange) and RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) and today he spoke to both of those programs.
Regarding student exchanges, he pointed out that a terrific exchange to make better known to possible candidates is the Short-Term Exchange. This is for students aged 15-18 ½ years and involves what amounts to a trade between two families: each family sends a student to the other family. This is generally done sequentially, so the students will be enjoying the exchange experience with each other. It is the simplest of the ESSEX exchanges and does not require extensive background checks – only the families involve need to be vetted. It does not involve club financial support. For more information, go to:
http://essexpa.clubwizard.com/EPShortTermExchangeProgram.cfm?print=n
Regarding RYLA, Kevin built the case for why many volunteers are needed to make this year’s RYLA run effectively. Bedford’s engagement with RYLA has grown over the years, from a time when we were fielding two candidates by invitation to now, when there is a very competitive process in which high school sophomores compete for a limited number of spots. The RYLA weekend in June is all about individual personal growth, team work and leadership skills.
What became clear as Kevin spoke was that the long list of tasks both before the weekend and during the weekend involves a small army. Tasks include processing roommate selections, training facilitators,
keeping track of participants during the weekend, chaperoning on night-time duty, observing, determining the makeup of each 6-student group during the weekend, and more. Kevin will get a list of specific tasks for those interested in signing up.
Speaking of Exchange students….
This year’s and last year’s students got together on the occasion of Kimmo’s visit to the US this month. Kimmo Kauppinen, Stephane Todeschini and Jaime Craven were all treated to a dinner at Bertucci’s by the Chris and Kelly Craven. Chris noted that they represent ¾ of the recent Bedford exchange students!
Raffles and Happy Dollars: Terry won the door prize and Diane tried for the King of Hearts but came up with the deuce. Still in there, folks.
In Happy Dollars, Jacquelin was happy for a wonderful and successful fundraiser last Saturday night; Kevin was happy to be here just because; Maureen was glad for spending the morning with her grandchild; Ralph was super glad the Red Sox beat the Yankees and he gave thanks twice for that; Bob Mead was happy to be here; Joe was happy for his sister’s birthday today…and for his older sister’s birthday yesterday; Jim was happy for spring and for Debi’s being there to bring the happy dollar bucket around; Nat was happy to be here; Pete was glad Patsy was back to share the Basingstoke Club Banner and glad for the Lakeland, Florida banner Debi brought back; Andy had a wishing dollar – for warmer weather; Britton was super glad that Debi was doing Happy Dollars, particularly because she’s his mentee; Linda put in 50 cents for a great weekend on the North Shore and 50 cents for not having an evening snack since last week; Diana was happy for her 20th wedding anniversary; Patsy was happy to be here and that she has only six more weeks of physical therapy; Susanna asserted that she missed everybody terribly while being away Down Under; Bob C. was glad to see Susanna back so that she can do the bulletin again; Devon was thrilled that her husband has just finished work to get his degree in Exercise Science; Terry was happy and proud that his oldest daughter has not only been accepted to Howard University but has been offered a full scholarship; Debi was glad to know she was missed so quickly while she was away.
There’s more…….see the next pages for information on the District Conference!
FRIDAY, MAY 1710:00 AM / House of Friendship & Registration OPEN
12:00 - 2:00 PM / Paul Harris Lunch
2:30 - 4:00 / D7910 Business Meeting (all are welcome)
(afternoon) / Fun Activities in the House of Friendship - (PDG Games & ???)
4:00 - 5:00 / PDG / R.I. Rep Reception
4:30 - 6:30 / Attitude Adjustment Hour (fellowship in House of Friendship, cash bar)
4:30 - 6:30 / Scotch & Cigar Tent (near side entrance)
6:30 - 9:00 / Dinner, with presentation by the incoming GSE Team from Brazil
9:00 - Midnight / Hospitality Suites
SATURDAY, MAY 18
8:00 AM / House of Friendship & Registration OPEN
8:00 - 9:00 / Breakfast
9:00 - 11:45 / “A Taste of Rotary”
12:00 - 1:30 PM / Lunch
1:30 - 2:30 PM / Major Donors’ Reception
(afternoon) / Fun Activities: Service Project, Bowling, Cribbage Tournament
4:30 - 5:30 / GSE Team Presentation in House of Friendship
4:30 - 6:30 / Attitude Adjustment Hour (fellowship in House of Friendship, cash bar)
4:30 - 6:30 / Scotch & Cigar Tent (near side entrance)
5:30 - 6:20 / New Members & Sponsors Reception
5:30 - 6:20 / Presidents’ Reception
6:30 - 9:00 / Mystery Dinner Theater
9:00 - Midnight / Hospitality Suites
SUNDAY, MAY 19
House of Friendship & Registration is closed
8:00-9:00am / Necrology Service
9:15-10:30am / Breakfast
Register online at http://rotaryma.org/rotary-district-7910-conference/index.html
A Taste of Rotary
The Rotary educational component of the 2013conference will be presented in a “Taste of Rotary” format. Instead of individual breakouts, there will be one session covering a variety of Rotary programs and information. Each topic will be allocated about 15 minutes of time, with a short break between topics. Topics include:
Foundation Grants
Vocational Training Teams(VTT)
Gift of Life
Global Emergency Medicine Initiative(GEMINI)
ESSEX International Youth Exchange
Ambassadorial Scholars
RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards)
Rotary Leadership Institute(RLI)
Rotaract
Friday Paul Harris Luncheon
Featuring theParade of Flags, presentation of clubPaul Harris Awards, and a specialappearance by Paul Harris himself, educating you on The Rotary Foundation and Rotary’s Future Vision.Clubs are strongly urged to designate this your club meeting for the week, and encourage all members to attend.
Clubs should submit Paul Harris recognitions by May 1st.
Friday Dinner
Features a presentation by the incomingGroup Study Exchange (GSE) Team from Brazil. Also, theRotarian of the Year Awardwill be presented.
Saturday Dinner: “Doo-Wop Mystery Theater”
Mystery Dinner Theaterfeaturing a cast that includes professional actors as well as D7910 PDGs. Rotarians are gathered to help prevent the foreclosure of Paul Harris’s little red schoolhouse. During the evening, someone will be murdered. It’s up to you and your fine dinner companions to figure out “who done it!” Also during this meal, theClub of the Year Awardwill be presented.
A La Carte Meals(individual meal price if not registering for package)3/1-4/30 / 5/1-5/12
Friday Paul Harris Luncheonper person / $40 / $45
Friday Dinnerper person / $40 / $45
Saturday Breakfast Buffetper person / $20 / $20
Saturday Lunch Buffetper person / $25 / $30
Saturday Mystery Dinner Theaterper person / $60 / $60
Sunday Breakfast Buffetper person / $20 / $20
Activities / Other
Raffle Ticket / $20 ea
Sat. Afternoon Bowling at Harvard Lanesper person / $10
Sat. AfternoonRotary Cribbage Tournamentper person
FEE TO BENEFIT POLIO PLUS / $5
Sat. AfternoonRotary Service Projectper person / $0
Register online at http://rotaryma.org/rotary-district-7910-conference/index.html
The Four Way Test / Let’s Make Up!1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? / Mon
Tues / Chelmsford 12:15 p.m. Radison Hotel; Maynard 6:15 p.m. Payton’s River’s Edge; Reading 12:15 p.m. Peter Sanborn Place; Lexington 12:15 p.m. Waxy O’Connors
Clinton 12:15 p.m. The old Timers Restaurant; Hudson 6:00 p.m. Hudson Portuguese Club; Wellesley 6:30 p.m. Wellesley Community Center; Woburn 12:15 Holiday Inn Select Hotel; Billerica 8:00 a.m. Billerica Marriott Courtyard
Locations verified 12/6/10 / Wed
Thurs
Fri / Acton-Boxborough 12:15 p.m. Holiday Inn, Boxborough; Restaurant; N. Reading 12:15 Hillview Country Club; Waltham 12:15 p.m. The Chateau Restaurant; Wilmington 12:15 p.m.
Ayer 6:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant; Brookline 12:00 Holiday Inn; Burlington 7:30 a.m. Bickfords; Concord 12:15 p.m. Colonial Inn; Marlboro 12:15 p.m. Coral Seafood; Westford 12:15 p.m. Westford Grille; Nashoba Valley 7:15 a.m. Houghton Building (1st & 3rd) and Nancy’s Café (2nd and 4th)
Burlington 12:15 p.m. American Legion Hall; Littleton 7:30 a.m. Ken’s Cafe
PAST PRESIDENTS
1956‐57 Glenn Sims
1957‐58 E. Gottschalk
1958‐59 Ron Davis
1959‐60 John Bowen
1960‐61 George Doherty
1961‐62 Frank Hennessey
1962‐63 Robert Mead
1963‐64 Clifford Hughes
1964‐65 Fred Olson
1965‐66 J. Clive Enos
1966‐67 Nathaniel Brown
1967‐68 Donald Drew
1968‐69 Joseph Bruno
1969‐70 Ralph Collins
1970‐71 John Whalen
1971‐72 George Benson
1972‐73 Maurice Nolan
1973‐74 Pat Sciaraffa
1974‐75 Ed Moore
1975‐76 Ed Moore
1976‐77 Winston Bridge
1977‐78 “Syke” Bumann
1978‐79 Matt Tomassian
1979‐80 Peter Kilmartin
1980‐81 Lawrence Carlton
1981‐82 Paul C. Dick
1982‐83 David Valdina
1983‐84 Jack Wilson
1984‐85 Peter Corea
1985‐86 Robert A. Cassidy
1986‐87 Ottfried Weisz
1987‐88 Kenneth W. Luther
1988‐89 John B. Debaun
1989‐90 Kenneth R. Walcott
1990‐91 David J. Rossi
1991‐92 James W. Harrill
1992‐93 Peter Light
1993‐94 Norma A. Barton
1994‐95 Ralph M. Hammond
1995‐96 Holly A. Chaney
1996‐97 Milan W. Jackson
1997‐98 Gregory S. Symko
1998‐99 Florence A. Rossi
1999‐00 Robert M. Kennedy
2000‐01 Heidi A. Pusatere
2001‐02 David R. Hannum
2002‐03 Joel Berenson
2003‐04 William Waite
2004‐05 Meg Packenham
2005‐06 Susanna Natti
2006‐07 Terrence Parker
2007‐08 Lea Ann Knight
2008‐09 Virginia Clerkin
2009‐10 Victor Tom
2010‐11 Cliff Rober
2011-12 Christine Pinney