Dear Fellow Rotarians, I hope you are enjoying this beautiful weather and are having a good week. We had a great meeting last Friday with Tim Wilkerson, President of the New England Cable and Telecommunications Association (NECTA). Tim was able to help demystify what is currently going on in the Cable and Telecommunications industry. We had a few laughs as Tim explained what “G” is related to 5G and 10G and their implications for emerging sectors such as telemedicine, robotics, and autonomous vehicles. It’s a brave new world out there!
This Friday our speaker will be George O’Brien, editor at BusinessWest, our region’s premier business publication. George has more than 30 years experience as a writer and editor and will talk about what’s happening in the business community in and around Springfield. Please invite a guest to join you.
Our club’s Paul Harris/Service Grants Awards Dinner is Tuesday, June 18th at LaQuinta Inn in Springfield from 5:15p.m-8:00 p.m. Tickets are $40 and can be ordered online or at a Friday meeting. Our club will be awarding a Paul Harris Award(s) and giving away $10,000 in grants to area non-profits. You won’t want to miss it. See the bulletin for more details.
Have a great week!
President Sue Mastroianni
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This Week’s Speaker will be George O’Brien, editor and principle writer at BusinessWest, a twice-monthly business publication and the region's leading business magazine. George has an extensive background covering all types of business and business issues. He has more than 30 years experience as a writer and editor and will talk about what’s happening in the business community in and around Springfield. His interests include politics, golf, sports, business, golf, travel, golf, history, golf, political science and golf. BTW, did you know George likes to golf? He enjoys learning about business people, especially entrepreneurs. Please invite a guest to join you and learn more about what’s going on in Springfield’s business community.
The Springfield Rotary Club is scheduled to serve Dinner this Thursday June 6th at the Friends of the Homeless Shelter, 755 Worthington Street, Springfield, MA from 4:15 to 5:30 P. M. If you can help out, please email Mike Rzepka at mrzepka@dowd.com or by text to 413-531-4104. Thank you.
Our club’s Paul Harris/Service Grants Awards Dinner is Tuesday, June 18that LaQuinta Inn, 100 Congress St in Springfield from5:15p.m-8:00 p.m. Attendees will enjoy four different passed hor d’ouvres, dinner with two entrée choices plus sides and assorted desserts. The event will also feature a cash bar. Tickets are $40 and can be ordered online or at a Friday meeting.
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We are also selling program advertisements. Please consider taking advantage of this opportunity to advertise your business or give a tribute to one of our grant recipients. The cost of an advertisement ranges from $50 for a business card advertisement up $200 for a full-page advertisement.
If you are interested in purchasing an advertisement, please contact Jack Toner at 413-567-1051.
The 2019 grant recipients are Springfield Boys and Girls Club, The Gray House, Inc., Gardening the Community, Friends of the Homeless, Springfield Neighborhood Housing Services, Boys and Girls Club Family Center, Holy Cross Church/ Sandwiches for the homeless and Make-It-Springfield. A total of $10,000 will be awarded this year to these eight great local groups, thanks to the efforts of our Club members.
We look forward to seeing you on June 18th and encourage you to bring a guest to our celebration. Thank you to Alicia Garcia, Marie Angelides, Jack Toner and their committee for all their hard work. If you are available to help out with this wonderful event, contact Jack at jtoner@sumnertoner.com.
Last Week we had a great meeting with Tim Wilkerson, President of the New England Cable and Telecommunications Association (NECTA). Tim was able to help demystify what is currently going on in the Cable and Telecommunications industry. We had a few laughs as Tim explained what “G” is related to 5G and 10G and their implications for emerging sectors such as telemedicine, robotics, and autonomous vehicles. It’s a brave new world out there!
Our friends at the Springfield Museums invite you to join them for the Dr. Seuss Museum Birthday Party, Wednesday, June 12 from 5-7:30 pm on the Quadrangle. The Springfield Sheraton Monarch Place will treat guests to Seuss-inspired hors d’ oeuvres, cocktails and live music and the Cat in the Hat and Things 1 & 2 will be stopping by to create a little mischief.
Not only will this event be a chance to celebrate the anniversary of The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, it will also be an opportunity to sign up for a Dr. Seuss License Plate.
Dene Kimball could use a little help with displaying our Rotary flags at meetings (as Richard Fulkerson is doing in the attached photo). Dene is planning some extended vacation time soon and would like a few Rotarians to volunteer and put up the flags while he’s away (or give him a break now and then). The flags are stored at Max’s and only take a few minutes to put up or take down. Please talk to Dene about helping out. And thank you for your participation in helping to display our flags!
Do you have some news or information that might be of interest to fellow Rotarians? Please send it to Gillian Palmer at gpalmer@baypath.edu by Monday of each week for inclusion. Our weekly Bulletin goes out to more than 70 local leaders every week and is a wonderful way to spread your message. Subject to approval.
Did you know you can easily reach the Rotarian Magazine, Rotary International, the District website and our own club website right from this bulletin? Well, you can! Just check out the links under "ROTARY ONLINE" on your left.
Club Information
Rotary Club of Springfield - Meeting Fridays-12:15 PM
Service Above Self
We meet Fridays at 12:15 PM
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
1150 West Columbus Ave.,
MassMutual Room
Springfield,
MA 01105 United States
This Week’s Speaker will be George O’Brien, editor and principle writer at BusinessWest, a twice-monthly business publication and the region's leading business magazine. George has an extensive background covering all types of business and business issues. He has more than 30 years experience as a writer and editor and will talk about what’s happening in the business community in and around Springfield. His interests include politics, golf, sports, business, golf, travel, golf, history, golf, political science and golf. BTW, did you know George likes to golf? He enjoys learning about business people, especially entrepreneurs. Please invite a guest to join you and learn more about what’s going on in Springfield’s business community.
The Springfield Rotary Club is scheduled to serve Dinner this Thursday June 6th at the Friends of the Homeless Shelter, 755 Worthington Street, Springfield, MA from 4:15 to 5:30 P. M. If you can help out, please email Mike Rzepka at mrzepka@dowd.com or by text to 413-531-4104. Thank you.
Last Week we had a great meeting with Tim Wilkerson, President of the New England Cable and Telecommunications Association (NECTA). Tim was able to help demystify what is currently going on in the Cable and Telecommunications industry. We had a few laughs as Tim explained what “G” is related to 5G and 10G and their implications for emerging sectors such as telemedicine, robotics, and autonomous vehicles. It’s a brave new world out there! 
