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BREAKFAST HOSTS
Thanking Ed Bell and Tim Havens
for supplying delicious fruit and tasty sweet bites last Tuesday.
Appreciating
Judith Black for bringing sweet bites and
Tricia Sullivan for fruit this Tuesday!
Check the signup sheet on the registration table to make sure you are comfortable with the Tuesday you have chosen.
Thank you, Amy, for keeping track of volunteers!
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THIS WEEK'S GUEST SPEAKER - AL WILLIAMS
This Tuesday we will be welcoming Al Williams,
Member of the Marblehead School Committee appointed by the School Committee and Select Board earlier this year.
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE
CLUB'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS?
When Amy Hart so importantly was elected to serve as our
2025-26 Club President, her Director position on the Board became an open seat. Nominations to fill this position starting July 1 are now open. You can nominate yourself (aka volunteer to serve) or you can nominate another member in good standing.
Responsibilities include attending monthly board meetings on the third Thursday of every month. The benefits are many including being part of the team that guides the club's projects and vision.
Please contact Jessica at jdharbar@comcast.net
on or before June 15.
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~ 5 SERVICE PROJECT OPORTUNITIES ~
NOW THROUGH JUNE 4
1. Fourth of July Cards for Overseas Active Duty Military
An array of Fourth of July note cards will be available on the tables for us to pen greetings and good wishes to be sent to those serving overseas in the U.S. military. Just a simple message and a signature from the Marblehead Harbor Rotary. Let's see how many we can sign this Tuesdsay so we can get these processed in time
to arrive for the Fourth of July.
2. Snacks and Treats for Overseas Military Personnel
In addition to cards and notes, our service people greatly appreciate gifts of snacks and toiletries. We'll be collecting items to send out as we can fill the box.
Joan Cutler has provided this updated list of suggestions:
• NO CHOCOLATE - IT WILL MELT!
• Jerky is always welcome.
• Individual packages of
Nuts
Trail mix
Peanut butter or cheese and crackers
Powdered drink mix (with electrolytes if possible)
Life Savers
Cookies
Granola bars
3. Preparing Dinner at LifeBridge - May 29 with Judith Black
This is the 5th Wednesday of the month and it's our chance to fulfill our commitment to Judith.
Please contact Judith at storiesalive@gmail.com to sign-up.
4. Marblehead Food Pantry Donations - June 4
As discussed at an earlier meeting, let's try to make the first Tuesday of every month to day to bring in our monthly contributions for the Marblehead Food Pantry.
Non-perishable food and hygiene items only, please.
5. Please remember to save and bring in
your aluminum pop-tops.
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~ ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEE ~
2 Opportunities to
Guide the Club's Philanthropic Giving
Time to decide on the charitable and philanthropic organizations that will receive funds set aside from the proceeds of Holiday Pops.
1. All RCoMH members in good standing are welcome to nominate non-political and non-religious service and non-profit organizations to receive donations from our club.
Please send to Jessica at jdharbar@comcast.net
Deadline - Tuesday, June 4
2. Let us know if you'd like to serve on the Allocations Committee. Members in good standing should contact Jessica at jdharbar@comcast.net by end of day on 5/26/24.
Right now the committee members are
Tricia, Vincent, Joan, Judith and Jessica.
Responsibilities of committee members:
*Review the prior year's recipients list and all newly suggested recipients. Plus, vet the newly nominated recipient organizations according to our mission statement and Rotary standards.
*Perform due diligence on the background, governance, efficacy and good standing of each of the newly nominated organizations under consideration.
*Commit to as many as four or more meetings, typically held on Zoom on Thursday afternoons/evenings at 4:30 p.m. for one hour.
*Be fair and objective in consideration of worthy organizations and the amount of money to be given to each entity.
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CLUB GOALS DISCUSSION - JUNE 18
~ Preparation Step #1 ~
Active members will all be receiving a Club Goals Workbook later this week to prepare ideas and suggestions for the important conversation on June 18.
Meanwhile, please jot down anything and everything you'd like the club to specifically do / accomplish / prioritize
for Rotary Year 2024-25 which begins on July 1.
Preparing your list ahead of June 18 will jump-start and energize
the important goals conversation.
Below is our newly adopted mission statement
to provide preliminary inspiration.
Together we can!
That's the magic of Rotary...
Thank you in advance!
UPDATED MISSION STATEMENT
"As members of the Marblehead Harbor Rotary, we
focus primarily on local community needs and opportunities through "Service Above Self." Accomplishing more together than we can individually, we also strive to connect and lend support regionally, nationally, and internationally by cooperating with new and well-established humanitarian programs, which are important to the health and well-being of people around the world."
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Installation Breakfast and Annual Meeting
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Come celebrate
Amy Hart (President Elect) and Lesley Tracey (Secretary)
as they and the 2024-25 board are installed as the club officers.
There is no charge for this significant breakfast meeting.
Louise Moore will be catering this important event.
Menu - French Toast, Fresh Fruit, Bacon
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REMEMBER: OUR REVISED MEETING SCHEDULE
7:30 - 8:00 Registration, breakfast and fellowship
8:00 - 8:25 Meeting start and Speaker plus questions;
8:25-8:30 Brief announcements;
Adjourn at 8:30 as often as
possible to accommodate members
who have business or medical commitments.
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"ACTION WITHOUT VISION IS WASTED, AND VISION WITHOUT ACTION IS JUST A DREAM.
ACTION WITH VISION BRINGS HOPE TO THE WORLD."
1996-97 RI President Luis Vincente Giay
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Dues: Have you sent in your check or charged your credit
card for your Fourth Quarter dues? If so, Thank you!
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Rotary's Theme: UNITE, INNOVATE & TAKE ACTION
How?
INCREASE OUR IMPACT; EXPAND OUR REACH; ENHANCE PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT, AND INCREASE OUR ABILITY TO ADAPT
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Mugs
Mugs Up, Everyone!
Remember to bring your mug on Tuesdays.
Let's reduce the amount of paper products we use.
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Is there something that you would like covered in the weekly Scuttlebutt? Please let Jessica know at jdharbar@comcast.net
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