RCoMH - Scuttlebutt - January 4, 2026 (Jan 04, 2026)

OUR FIRST BREAKFAST MEETING OF 2026

Thursday, January 8

Thank you in advance to our breakfast hosts - Francie and Bob

Guest Speaker - Tom McMahon, Board of Health

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Judith Black reports that a mighty crew made a

fabulous meal at Life Bridge on New Year's Eve.

This included Rotarians Linda Doliber, Francie King, Bob Erbetta,

and Mike Elkin.

Dan Hawthorne, his wonderful bride and daughter were also there.

We made a Basque style chicken, mashed potatoes,

roasted green beans almondine,

salad, and a delightful trifle.

The clients were very happy. We were very exhausted.

The dinner crew expressed their admiration for

Judith's masterful leadership and organization.

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A Christmas message from New Thing in Belarus

shared by Linda Doliber

Our club has contributed to this organization for several years.

Some of you may remember Doug Brendel's visit to our club.

Please imagine a photograph with lots of children all dressed up for the holidays along with this message...

The orphans at Children’s Village in Kobryn, Belarus, send you best wishes for a Happy New Year!

So do the orphans at Rudensk, the homeless of Vileyka, the children with disabilities in Osipovichi...

And many, many others touched by the compassion of the New Thing family this past year.

God bless those who have given so our “Response of the Heart” team can help people in need all over Belarus.

Thanks for journeying with New Thing!

More adventures to come!

Much love,

Doug Brendel

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Tuesday, February 17, 6 p.m.

RCoMH Night at The Landing

We've requested seating for 40 people so definitely invite friends and family

and those who might like to consider getting to know

Shall we consider "silent auction" items?

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Holiday Pops De-Brief

Please send your Roses-Thorns-Buds Notes

to Jessica at jdharbar@comcast.net

There will be a Steering Committee De-Brief on Zoom on Monday, January 12, 5 p.m.

and then a full-member de-brief during a breakfast meeting.

Please do share your thoughts and ideas.

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If you have an announcement

you'd like included in Scuttlebutt,

please send the write-up to

Jessica at jdharbar@comcast.net

by Friday night at 7 p.m.

Thank you!

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Be sure to 50/50 CARD DRAW

Are we still looking for the King of Hearts?

Consider starting 2026 with a chance to win "the kitty" and support the club.

1 ticket = $1 • 6 tickets = $5 • 12 tickets = $10

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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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Thank You, Everyone!