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President's Message

Bert Carter
 

The raffle sales are beginning to come in.  Thank you to those of you who have already sold some or all of your tickets.  Remember, the raffle supports our Service Fund which is used to award grants to local non-profits in support of the great work they do in our community.  Rotary’s motto, “service above self” is about doing good work in the thousands of Rotary communities around the world. Through the grants we award locally, we are participating in the larger mission of Rotary world-wide.  Rotary has done so much to make this world a better place to live, not only through our international initiatives (polio, clean water, peace…) but also through the small works we do locally to improve our own communities and the lives of families who live here.

Keep selling those tickets and be part of the effort to make our world a better place.

In Service, 

Bert

Stories
THIS WEEK'S SPEAKER
Carmine Azzato
 
 
I always dreamt of becoming an NFL player till I suffered a career ending ankle injury in High School. Shortly after recovering I began my pro wrestling training with W.W.F. Superstar Johnny Rodz. I had my first Pro Wrestling match a month before my 18th birthday. About 15 years later I suffered from another devastating leg injury that knocked me out of pro wrestling. The reality hit me hard as I began to realize that I could no longer hide behind this character “Blast” that I had created, and that “fame” no longer mattered once my wrestling career was over. My life began to spin out of control to the point that God felt the need to step in and send two men into my life that began to share stories about Jesus with me. I didn’t know how to receive what these men saying to me because of my pride and stubbornness, and more than that, I did not want to appear weak to them. Finally a year later, in November of 2002 I opened my heart to what they were sharing, I chose to give up control and I received Jesus into my life. I gave Jesus permission to love me and to lead me in every decision that I would make from that day forward. Since then, I became an Evangelist and a Pastor as I continue to do Motivational Speaking.

CHALK IT UP!

 
We are excited to share that Chalk It Up 2020 registration is now open.   The cost is $5 per participant.  Each participant is given chalk, a designated square of sidewalk and a t-shirt.   As we solicit sponsorships, Steve and I would like to be able to share with potential sponsors that we have children already signed up to participate several months prior to the event. Please share the link below with your families and friends and encourage them to participate.   Thank you to Rick Lee who set up the online registration.
 

OUR MARCH CALENDAR RAFFLE

THANK YOU! Your generosity and participation are greatly appreciated! We have collected enough gifts for the Raffle. It is not time to sell the tickets. Please help us sell out all the tickets for our March Raffle.
 
Raffle tickets were passed around last Friday at our meeting. If you were absent, please pick them up this Friday and/or contact Bert Carter.
 
The funds raised allowed us to give away grants to local non-profit organizations.

REMINDERS

 
 
Please bring any sold raffle tickets to the meetings and give them to Bert. 
 
Club assembly is scheduled for March 20, 2020.
FRIEND OF THE HOMELESS
Mark your Calendar for the First Thursday's of the Month!
 
If you can help out, please email Mike Rzepka at mrzepka@dowd.com or by text at 413-531-4104. Thank you!

WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS

We are happy to welcome Nathan Skrocki and Keri Davidson-Bravman from the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) to the Rotary Club of Springfield! They were inducted on December 6, 2019.
 
Their inductions were announced in the news on The Republican and BusinessWest! 
 
 

WANT TO REACH ROTARIANS? 

 
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If so, please email Samalid Hogan at smhogan413@gmail.com by Monday of each week for inclusion in Friday's bulletin.
Our weekly Bulletin goes out to more than 70 local leaders every week and is a wonderful way to spread your message. *All submissions are subject to approval. 

ROTARY MAGAZINE

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Did you know you can easily reach the Rotarian Magazine, Rotary International, the District website and our own club website right from this bulletin?
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Glenn Rosenberg
February 15
 
Marie Angelides
February 16
 
Alisa Garanzha
February 19
 
Anniversaries
John Perez
Nancy Perez
February 14
 
Ellen Freyman
Richard
February 24
 
Join Date
Pete Pappas
February 5, 1982
38 years
 
Al Gay
February 7, 1969
51 years
 
Rick Lee
February 7, 1997
23 years
 
Bob Russell
February 29, 2008
12 years
 
Jay Leib
February 29, 2008
12 years
 
Paul Lambert
February 29, 2008
12 years
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Membership
 
Club Information
Rotary Club of Springfield - Meeting Fridays-12:15 PM
Springfield Rotary
Service Above Self
We meet Fridays at 12:15 PM
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
1150 West Columbus Ave.,
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Springfield, MA  01105
United States
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