Rotary Club of Springfield October 21st Bulletin (Oct 24, 2019)

Bert Carter

This week is World Polio Day. Polio eradication is central to Rotary’s mission. Here are some things to think about related to our efforts to eradicate polio:

Where are we in the fight to end polio? What bold steps are we taking to get there? Visit the Rotary International Facebook page to RSVP to the Online Global Update scheduled for October 24th.
No child should have to suffer from this vaccine-preventable disease. Help us make an impact on World Polio Day.
Smallpox is the only human disease ever eradicated. Let’s make polio the second. Join the fight on World Polio Day.
How can you triple your impact? Thanks to a 2-to-1 match from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, every donation made to Rotary to end polio will be tripled. Donate today: endpolio.org/don

Don’t forget the Service Above Self Luncheon is coming upon us quickly. This is the biggest event on our calendar and a major friend/fund raiser for the club. The funds we realize from this event go toward our local grants that we award annually at our Paul Harris dinner. Last year we were able to award $10,000!

Please make plans to attend on November 22. It should be a great time. Tickets will be available on ClubRunner this week. There are also sponsor and program ad opportunities. Check on ClubRunner or see John Perez if you would like to purchase an ad, table or sponsorship. There are prices to fit every budget.

In Service,

Bert

BULLETIN SPONSOR

Our school was founded in 1967 by parents who sought to establish an innovative program for their child. Their focus was on academic excellence and educational achievement. They also wished to have a program that would demonstrate the benefits of deaf and hard-of-hearing children learning alongside hearing children.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.wrsdeaf.org/

THIS WEEK'S SPEAKER

Brian Connnors, Deputy Director of Planning & Economic Development for the City of Springfield

The City of Springfield’s Economic Development Office offers a host of incentives and assistance to small businesses and commercial developers. These services are provided both directly and in partnership with local and regional partners. The Small Business Programs are available to assist well established small businesses in the City of Springfield, to grow and prosper.

NEW MEMBER INDUCTION

LAST FRIDAY WE WELCOMED A NEW MEMBER!

Claudine Wega

ROTARY BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

We love to celebrate our fellow Rotarians!

October Birthday’s: Maurice Powe 10/28

September Anniversary’s: Ed Sunter 15 yrs, 10/8/04; Ellen Freyman 28 yrs, 10/18/91; Rosemary (Tracy) Woods 3 yrs, 10/28/16.

WANT TO REACH ROTARIANS?

Do you have some news or information that might be of interest to fellow Rotarians?*

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 FOUNDATION RECOGNITION DINNER

Please join us for the Rotary District 7890's Rotary Foundation Recognition Dinner!

Be inspired as you listen to the keynote speaker, Rotary Global Grant Scholar Emily Goldman. All Rotarians are invited and encouraged to attend. This is sure to be a motivational evening for all!

Thursday, November 7 from 6-9pm

Chez Josef

176 Shoemaker Lane

Agawam, MA 01001

$55 per person

Click here to register!

Please note: registration deadline is October 25. No changes will be accepted after this date. Thank you to those who have already registered!

ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

THE ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (RLI) IT’S COMING!
The Rotary Leadership Institute is a powerful tool to grow member leadership strengths and build member retention.

Attendees will learn:
          -how to lead in a service organization
          -how to create effective committees
          -how to work with volunteers

AND come back to their clubs motivated, energized and inspired
AND they share that enthusiasm with other members.

SIGN UP NOW!
This fall, District 7890 will host an RLI session:

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2019
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
A light breakfast and lunch are included in the $100 registration fee.
La Quinta Inns & Suites
100 Congress St, Springfield, MA 01104

You accepted the invitation to become a Rotarian for a reason. You stay a Rotarian also for a reason. Spending a day at an RLI session will add many more reasons for you to be a Rotarian. Remember, “Those who serve the best profit the most.”

For more information and to register, visit www.rlinea.org
Registration $100 - Parts I, II, III and a Graduate Session

   Feel free to call or e-mail RLI District Chair Frank Wargo at
1-203-788-0698 or frank.wargo@snet.net if you have any questions.

Many clubs will cover their members’ RLI fee.

FRIENDS OF THE HOMELESS

Mark your Calendar for the First Thursday's of the Month!

The next time the Springfield Rotary Club is scheduled to serve Dinner will be on Thursday, November 7 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 at 413-531-4104. Thank you!

REMINDERS

December 6, 2019 - Club Assembly

Holiday Party 2019

December 13, 2019

NO MEETINGS:

October 11, 2019 - Columbus Day Weekend

November 29, 2019 - Thanksgiving

December 20, 2019 - Christmas

December 27, 2019 - New Years

ROTARY MAGAZINE

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.