REMINDER!
We will not be having a meeting on July 3rd in observance of the 4th of July.
Have a happy and safe 4th of July Celebration!
TODAY WE HAVE A CLUB ASSEMBLY AND WILL BE WITNESSING THE "CHANGING OF THE GUARD".
THE NEW PRESIDENT AND BOARD WILL BE SWORN IN.
We are doing Virtual Rotary meetings until further notice using zoom.com.
JOIN US ON FRIDAYS at 12:30pm
LINK TO MEETING AND PASSWORD WAS SENT IN THIS WEEK'S NEWSLETTER AND VIA EMAIL.
On Thursday, June 11th 2020, John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame and Frank Colaccino, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Governor; CEO of the Colvest Group and Committee Chair of the Westfield Bank 2019 Service Above Self Luncheon Committee presented a check for $6,500 to The Rotary Club of Springfield. This is the largest contribution The Basketball Hall of Fame has made to the Springfield Rotary Club since the inception of the Awards luncheon 10 years ago.
The contribution was from the proceeds of the 10th Annual Service Above Self luncheon held at the Hall of Fame last November. The Westfield Bank 2019 Service Above Self Award Winners were local honoree the Jimmy Fund Golf Committee of Western Massachusetts. National honoree were Bob & Chris Hurley, for living out the Rotary motto “Service Above Self”.
The Rotary Club of Springfield is planning to award $10,000 in grants to Springfield-based non-profit organizations that benefit the Greater Springfield Community virtually in July, 2020. This year all grant projects will relate to serving the Springfield Community during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Photo L-R Paul Lambert, Rotarian and Vice President, Enshrinement Services & Community Engagement; John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame; Frank Colaccino, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Governor, CEO of the Colvest Group and Chair of the Luncheon Committee; Sue A. Mastroianni and Jack Toner, Past Presidents of the Rotary Club of Springfield
This year due to the pandemic surrounding Covid-19, the Springfield Rotary Club will NOT be conducting their annual Paul Harris dinner in June.
The club decided that with the great difficulties surrounding our community, the Springfield Rotary Club would continue to provide their annual grants to support local Springfield organizations who are making a positive difference!
The maximum request for each grant is $2,000. Non-profits with a 501c3 status are eligible to fill out an application on the Springfield Rotary clubs website https://forms.gle/
Organizations may use the grant for any capital improvement project related to combatting the current Covid-19 pandemic.
We love to celebrate our fellow Rotarians!
JULY 2020
Birthday’s: Mike Healy, Jul 06; Rick Lee, Jul 16; Rosemary Woods, Jul 17; Sue Mastroianni, Jul 23; Lucie Lewis, Jul 28
Birthday’s: Mike Healy, Jul 06; Rick Lee, Jul 16; Rosemary Woods, Jul 17; Sue Mastroianni, Jul 23; Lucie Lewis, Jul 28
JOIN US ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2nd at 6:00PM
(LINK to be sent VIA EMAIL FROM JACK TONER)
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Four-Phase Approach to Reopening and Publishes Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards: New standards will apply to all workplaces when phased reopening begins
Governor Baker announced a four-phase approach to reopening the Massachusetts economy amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and published Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards that will apply across all sectors and industries once reopening begins.The goal of the phased reopening, based on public health guidance, is to methodically allow certain businesses, services, and activities to resume, while protecting public health and limiting a resurgence of new COVID-19 cases.
- Phase 1 will be “Start:” limited industries resume operations with severe restrictions
- Phase 2 will be “Cautious:” additional industries resume operations with restrictions and capacity limits
- Phase 3 will be “Vigilant:” additional industries resume operations with guidance
- Phase 4 will be the “New Normal:” development of vaccine and/or therapy enables resumption of new normal
CLICK HERE for more information about the four-phased reopening approach.
CLICK HERE for today’s presentation from the Reopening Advisory Board.
LINK TO CDC's GUIDANCE FOR BUSINESSES ---> https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/businesses-employers.html
In partnership with Greater Springfield Senior Services, The Gray House will be offering prepared lunches for senior citizens age 60 and over. The curbside, no contact distribution for these meals will be every Tuesday and Friday from 12pm-1pm. This program requires you to make a reservation in advance.
If you would like to make a reservation to pick up on a Tuesday, please call or complete this form no later than 8:30am on the Monday before.
If you would like to make a reservation to pick up on a Friday, please call or complete this form no later than 8:30am on the Wednesday before.
Reservations can be made by calling 413-517-6137 and leaving a voicemail with your first and last name, phone number and date you would like to pick up your meal. You can also make your reservation by completing this form: tinyurl.com/
After making your reservation by phone or online, you will receive a confirmation call from The Gray House to confirm your reservation and provide you with instructions on how and when to pick up your meal.
Many of the things you do to help prevent colds and the flu can help protect you against other respiratory viruses, including COVID-19:
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Clean things that are frequently touched (like doorknobs and countertops) with household cleaning spray or wipes.
- Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. Use a tissue or your inner elbow, not your hands.
DPH Public Health Advisory: Stay-at-Home Advisory
This DPH Public Health Advisory is issued to provide guidance regarding Stay-at-Home and Safe Practices. The purpose is to take strong action to reduce the potential exposure to COVID-19 to those instances for basic food, health and well-being and for the provision of our essential services. Everyone in Massachusetts has an important role to play to slow the transmission of this virus. Every instance of potential exposure that can be eliminated is an important step for that individual and for our community.
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