Club Assembly this Friday June, 22 to follow updates on the Chalk Event, Paul Harris and start a discussion on the direction our club.
Dear Richard (Apr 4), Dee (May 12), Bob (May 15), Jay (May 26) and Michael (Jun 1),
Please make every attempt to attend this Friday’s Rotary meeting as we will be celebrating YOUR birthdays and 1 of you will win a gift card to Max’s! Our birthday Master, Rowland, is away on vacation so I will be filling in to bestow birthday greeting on all of you!
NOTE:The club will start collecting books for Mason Wright’s expanded library.Mason-Wright Retirement Community’s expansion project will feature items from Springfield's history. The facility at 74 Walnut St. in the Mason Square neighborhood has begun a $1.5 million redecorating and expansion funded by a tax-free bond obtained through MassDevelopment, the state's economic development and finance agency. Alan Popp has collected and/or recreated items from the Rialto Skating Rink, Johnson's Bookstore and Court Square Theater. For more information and photo’s regarding the expansion, please go to http://www.masslive.com/business-news/index.ssf/2018/01/rialto_skating_rink_johnsons_bookstore_c.html
2018 PAUL HARRIES CELEBRATION
On June 12, 2018, the Springfield Rotary Club will honor Paul Harris recipients and hold a community celebration for individuals and organizations who are making a positive difference!
ROTARY MEANS BUSINESS
You are invited to a Rotary Means Business Networking Event! Join your fellow Rotarians for an evening of fun, socializing and networking. Bring plenty of business cards to share! Rotary is an excellent way to make long-lasting connections with outstanding people.
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
5:30pm to 7:30pm
The Federal
135 Cooper St
Agawam, MA 01001
Complimentary appetizers will be provided, and a cash bar will be available.
Cost is $15 per person. Pre-registration is recommended and can be done by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/RMB78904
Please note - you will not be charged upon registering online. We ask you to bring cash or check to the event.
$20 for walk-up registrants at the door the night of the event.
The regional focus area for this event is on the towns of: Agawam, West Springfield, Chicopee, Westfield, Southwick, Holyoke, Ludlow, Monson, East Longmeadow, Springfield, Wilbraham, Hampden, Enfield, Suffield, Easthampton, Northampton and Amherst.
Rotary International Convention
Save the Date! The 2019 Rotary International Convention will take place June 1-5, 2019, in Hamburg, Germany. This is sure to be an excellent opportunity to enjoy fellowship and learn more about Rotary.
Our incoming District Governor, Kate Sims, will be attending a planning convention in San Diego very shortly. Kate wishes to obtain a rough count of those who are interested in attending the 2019 Rotary International Convention to discuss with other Governors.
If you are potentially interested, please reply to jennifergruszka45@gmail.com. Spouses are certainly welcome. Costs are not determined at this time, but Rotarians are responsible for flights, accommodations and Convention fees.
Historically, 20-80 members of District 7890 have attended the International Conventions. You can learn more about past and future Conventions here.
