SCUTTLEBUTT
April 30
Greeter: Rosaleen Doherty
NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR
A PAUL HARRIS AWARD
District Paul Harris Society Chair Bob Gravino
and RCOMH President Michael Cognata,
present 2018 P.H. awards to
Linda Doliber and Michael Elkin
The Rotary Club of Marblehead Harbor is now accepting nominations for the Paul Harris Award. Any member of the club may suggest someone to be considered, as long as the nomination form is received by Tuesday, May 14th 2019.
The Award recognizes Club Members and Community Members.
According to RCOMH’s Don Doliber “a number of fellowships have been presented to members of RCOMH as a special way of acknowledging their continuing service, club involvement, and that special willingness to answer the call, keeping the club strong, healthy and meeting its mission. This could be a member who has taken on a high visibility role(s) (e.g. an Officer, chair of a major event, chair of a successful fundraising activity, etc.) or a member who consistently works behind the scenes.”
The Club has also “presented fellowships to individuals in the community for special recognition of their dedication to Marblehead and for their Involvement in living the principles of the “Four Way Test.”
The Paul Harris Selection will take place at Lee Weed’s residence, 33 Intrepid Circle (first floor) on Monday, 20 May 2019 at 7 pm. PLEASE RSVP to Don Doliber. This meeting is open to Paul Harris Fellows only.
CLUB BUSINESS
Want to Volunteer for the Joint Meeting? The first ever meeting of Marblehead Harbor Rotary and the Marblehead Club is confirmed for next week, May 9th, at 5:30pm, at the Masonic Lodge. Diane Barbour is the event chair and will be happy to answer your questions. She invites whoever wishes to volunteer to gather with her after our regular meeting this Tuesday, April 30th. Program:
5:30pm – Social and cash bar
6:30pm – Regular meeting
7:30pm – Buffet Dinner
This event is open to Members and spouses/significant others.
Board Votes. As reported by Cub Secretary, John Williams, the Board of Directors recently voted as follows:
- Ina Hoffman and Pam Peterson were granted “Rule of 85” status
- Approval of RYLA funding in the amount of $1,300
May Food Pantry Donation:
Your help at Stamp Out Hunger – May 11th
VOLUNTEER TO STAMP OUT HUNGER
We are seeking volunteers now… On Saturday, May 11th, USPS letter carriers will collect food donated by Marblehead residents and will bring it to Masonic Hall, where an army of Rotarians and their friends will sort the donations and check the expiration dates, before the goods are delivered to the Marblehead Food Pantry. Linda Doliber will donate $50 to the Rotary Foundation on behalf of whoever finds a food item with an expiration date older than 1972, the oldest detected so far at Stamp Out Hunger. Jessica Barnett is coordinating this project and will pass sign-up sheets around. You may reach her at jdharbar@comcast.net
MARTIAL VISIT
John Calabrese addresses RCOMH
(Photo Kathleen Murphy)
Martial arts teacher John Calabrese, spoke to our club last week about personal growth and development. He’s an author and lecturer who believes that we “You are the Common Denominator in Your Life” and in the importance of “mind communication with yourself”. He’s also the founder of the Body Mind Systems martial arts schools. Visit his website to learn more. This week’s guest is Ted Grant, from The Grant Group.
MULTI-DISTRICT CONFERENCE THIS WEEKEND
Friday
11:30 AM Registration
12:30 PM Paul Harris Luncheon
2.00 PM Annual Business Meeting
6:00 PM Celebrate Rotary Cocktails
7:15 PM Celebrate Rotary Dinner
Saturday
Youth-centric programming/Youth Summit
Date: May 3-4, 2019
Where: Doubletree Hotel, Danvers, MA
Registration information: here
CLEAR THE BRUSH AT WINDRUSH
Windrush Farm volunteer at work
(Courtesy photo)
Roll up your sleeves and get your work gloves. We’re going to a horse farm. As you may recall, Windrush Farm CEO Janet Nittmann visited with our club late last Fall, to talk about therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities for children and adults with special needs. They need help preparing their facilities for the coming season.
When: Saturday, May 18th, 2019
Where: Windrush Farm, 479 Lacy St, North Andover, MA 01845
Why: To help prepare the Farm for the warm weather
Time: 11:30AM – 2:00PM
2nd CHANCE GOES ON
The Rotary Club of Marblehead Harbor is now seeking applicants who wish to pursue non-college education or training to improve their skills and widen their employment opportunities. Deadline is mid-July. All the details and small print are here, in the link to the Marblehead Scholarship page.
LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
The Rotary Leadership Institute’s (RLI) April seminar in Wakefield was moved to October 6th. More information later.
Thank you Don Doliber and John Williams for your contributions to Scuttlebutt.