This past Friday we had the pleasure of hearing a presentation from Leo Williams from Springfield Neighborhood Housing Services. Leo shared with us how SNHS helps families with progressive wealth creation, by means of several program services they provide. It was informative and entertaining. Members had a slew of questions and comments. It is important, as a club to know and understand the service work that is happening in the community. It helps us to target our efforts and resources and provide support that can make an impact. Thank you, Leo and SNHS for the difference you make.
This Friday we will hear from Cynthia Melcher from the World Affairs Council. This presentation will take us to the wider world, in keeping with Rotary’s priorities world-wide. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend. Sue Mastroanni will be chairing the meeting in my absence. Thank you, Sue. I am sure it will be a great meeting. I will return for our meeting the following week which will be a club assembly. We have many updates from our committees to share and discuss. Our work continues. Also, please try to attend if you can to take part in the fellowship that we all enjoy.
Provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and other special healthcare needs within a compassionate, family-centered and collaborative care environment.
Provide for the education of physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Conduct research to discover new knowledge that improves the quality of care and quality of life of children and families.
This mission is carried out without regard to race, color, creed, sex or sect, disability, national origin, or ability of a patient or family to pay.
Our vision
Become the best at transforming children’s lives by providing exceptional healthcare through innovative research, in a patient and family-centered environment.
The World Affairs Councils of western Massachusetts is a nonpartisan international affairs organization that serves the community through monthly events featuring speakers with international expertise, a school partnership program to enhance the classroom experience including our annual Academic World Quest competition for area high schools, and the United States Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program.
IMPORTANT: Please note that attendees must register at PrimusMason.rsvpify.com. Paste the address into your browser or double click where it appears in the invitation. Registration is the only means by which we can communicate any weather or parking related changes.
The Gray House has kicked off its fifth annual “Fill the Plate, Feed a Family Challenge,” an on-line fundraising initiative which will run from Sunday, Sept. 1 through Monday, Sept. 30, 2019.
The Gray House has a goal of raising $15,000 for the month of September and is asking The Springfield Rotary Club to help them reach this goal.
All proceeds will directly support their Market, a food assistance program which serve an average of 460 households each month.
The team that raises the most donations will be recognized at their Full Plates Celebration on Wednesday, 9/25 at the Munich Haus. The winning team will have 6 complimentary tickets for members to attend ($25 value).
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
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CYNTHIA D. MELCHER
