Last Friday, we enjoyed a wonderful meeting at the Irish Cultural Center in W. Springfield, where many of us got into the spirit with thewearing of the green! This was our 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s celebration at the ICC and one I’m sure we’ll repeat.
Sean Cahillane, President and Founder of the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England (ICC) gave us a brief talk about the history, mission and amenities of the ICC. In addition to the Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub, there is a library, outdoor patio and soon to be completed banquet hall. All facilities are open the public.
This Friday, Dr. Jay Burton, a Baystate physician and cancer survivor will be our speaker. Dr. Burton created the non-profit, Survivor Journeys, a community-based support network that provides cancer support to survivors and their caregivers.
We’ll pick the next seven raffle prizewinners along with our February and March birthday raffle winners. Check the bulletin for a complete listing of all raffle winners to date. You don’t have to be present to win, but it’s certainly exciting if you are!
Invite a guest to join you at Rotary this week and experience all we have to offer.
We at Willie Ross School for the Deaf believe in a world in which all people who are deaf and hard of hearing have every opportunity to experience full and productive lives.
Our school provides deaf and hard of hearing students access to comprehensive, evidence-based education and support services in the classroom and in the greater community. We strive for excellence and innovation. We work to maximize each individual’s intellectual, social, and emotional growth. For more information, please visit https://www.wrsdeaf.org/
Also join WRSD on Thursday, April 11 at 10:00 a.m. for the Groundbreaking Ceremony for their new addition at 32 Norway St, Longmeadow, MA. Lite refreshments will be served. RSVP to VMiller@wrsdeaf.org or 413-567-0374
March 22nd is Be As Young As You Feel Day! You may have heard the phrases, "you are only as old as you feel," or "you are as young as you feel." They both mean that no matter what your age, if you feel young, and live your life in such a way as if you were young, age really doesn't matter. There may even be some scientific truth to the phrases. Today puts a focus on working to act and feel as young as you can. Today also gives you an excuse to do so, and no one can judge you for really letting loose. The day was created by Thomas and Ruth Roy of Wellcat Holidays, who said, "Now more than ever you are as young as you feel. So stop acting your chronological age and get out there and start feeling peppy!"
Prize winners 1-7 (Week 1) Mike Rzepka (sold by Mike R) 4 tickets to Springfield Museums Nina Sotini (Maurice Powe) $100 Max’s Tavern Rosemary Sandlin (Jack Toner) $25 Hot Table John Perdrizet (Rick Lee) Case of White Lion beer Jackie Guzie (Laurie Rosner) Fred Astaire dance lessons Sagrano Caceves (Maurice Powe) $25 Nadim’s Downtown Steven Holstrom (Sue M) $50 Cash – Steve has kindly donated his winnings back to our club! Thanks Steve!
Prize winners 8-14 (Week 2) Bob Agnoli (sold by Bob A) WMAS Gift Basket Fatima Mohamed (Maurice Powe) Samsung Blue-Ray Dic/DVD player Allen Grosnick (Allen G) 2 bottles of wine Angela Clement (Bob Russell) $25 Panera Bread gift card Nina Sotini (Maurice Powe) $50 Chef Wayne’s Big Mamou Marie Angelides (Marie A) Fred Astaire Dance lessons Gerry FitzGerald (Sue M) $50 Delaney House Gift card
Prize winners 15-21 (Week 3) Richard Fulkerson (sold by Richard) Spencer Brewery Beer Julie Rolfe (Valerie Dulude) DeLonghi Coffee maker Judy Falcetti (Rick Lee) $50 ICC certificate Harley Dulude (Valerie Dulude) $25 Hot Table Doug Feed (Peter Pappas) WRSD Sign Language Class Mark Brown (Peter Pappas) Sony Blue-Ray Disc/DVD Player Chris Vyce (Emma/WMAS FM) $25 Yankee Candle card + Candle
This Friday we pick Winners 22 through 28. You won’t want to miss it!
Pictured: Sean Cahillane, President & Founder - Irish Cultural Center
Pictured L to R: Rick L., Bernie S., Laurel & Steve J. and Lamont C.
Pictured L to R: Lamont C, Allen G., Laurie R. & Gillian P.
Pictured L to R: Alisa G. and Allen G.
Pictured: Ed S.
Last Fridaywe enjoyed a wonderful meeting at the Irish Cultural Center in W. Springfield, where many of us got into the spirit with the wearing of the green! This was our 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s celebration at the ICC and one I’m sure we’ll continue. Sean Cahillane, President and Founder of the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England (ICC) gave us a brief talk about the history, mission and amenities of the ICC. In addition to the Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub, there is a library, outdoor patio and soon to be completed banquet hall. All facilities are open the public. This Friday,Dr. Jay Burton, a Baystate physician and cancer survivor will be our speaker. Dr. Burton created the non-profit, Survivor Journeys, a community-based support network that provides cancer support to survivors and their caregivers. Its origins began during the year-long medical quarantine Dr Jay Burton lived through after his stem cell transplant for Acute Myeloid Leukemia which ended in late October 2011. Dr Burton’s emotional and social support experiences prompted speaking engagements about cancer survivorship. The community interest generated from these talks, as well as the lack of emotional and support services for cancer survivors in our region, led to the creation of Survivor Journeys. https://www.survivorjourneys.org
This Friday, we will celebrate February and March birthday’s in our club. One lucky person will win a $25 Frigo’s gift card! Must be present to win.
February birthdays were Glenn Rosenberg, Feb 15; Marie Angelides, Feb 16; Alisa Garanzha, Feb 19.
March Birthday’s: Jack Toner 3/7; Brian Sears 3/12; Ed Sunter 3/ 17
March Anniversary’s-Seth Tenenbaum 1 yr 3/218; Mike Healy 10 yrs 3/609; Laurie Rosner 5 yrs 3/714; Kevin Sears 15 yrs 3/12/14 and Mike Rzepka 28 yrs 3/15/91
You are invited to a Rotary Membership Rally! Judith Green, District 7890 Membership Chair, will be leading the meeting and will discuss membership strategies.
WHO: Rotary D7890 Area 4 Presidents, PE's, Membership Chairs/Committee members and ALL club members
WHAT: Rotary Membership Rally
WHERE: Tucker's Restaurant, 625 College Highway, Southwick, MA
WHEN: Wednesday, March 27, 5:30-7:30 PM
WHY: To learn strategies to create a more vibrant and relevant club that will lead to growth in membership and retention…and we promise it will be great fun!!!
COST: Only $20 per person, and dinner will be provided. A guest count is required. Please RSVP by messaging Jennifer at jennifergruszka45@gmail.com.
Dene Kimball could use a little help with displaying our Rotary flags at meetings. 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!
A special message from DG Kate Sims: “The District Conference this year is May 3rd & 4th in Danvers, MA. Registration is live and there is an early bird special for $150. This is for a Luncheon, Dinner Dance and Saturday Brunch!! The Hotel is separate and you must call the hotel for reservations. I look forward to seeing you all there!! Below is a link to the registration and thanks for supporting this and sharing this with your club members!!” ~Kate
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
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