Events

With a strong business background and a passion for supporting local food systems, Fran eagerly embraced the opportunity to spearhead the Andover Farmers Market initiative when it transitioned to South Church from the Andover Center for History and Culture. Since its inception during the global pandemic in June 2020, AFM has thrived, attracting over 40,000 visitors, and injecting over half a million dollars into the local economy. Under Fran’s stewardship, AFM has made important strides in improving access to healthy food, with hundreds of shoppers using their SNAP and Market Match benefits to procure fresh, local food.

Fran and the devoted team of volunteers who run the market take pride in witnessing AFM embody its mission of connecting the community through the joy of local food. One of Fran's favorite aspects of being involved with AFM is experiencing the palpable joy exhibited by both vendors and shoppers at the market.

When she’s not dedicating her time to the market, Fran enjoys practicing and teaching at Andover Home Yoga and exploring Plum Island Sound on her paddleboard.

About the Author

Dana C. Owen served as a Police Officer for 27 years in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, retiring as the Sergeant Armorer for the Massachusetts State Police. He served with the Massachusetts Metropolitan District Commission Police Department (MDC) from 1970 to 1992. When several state law enforcement agencies merged, he became a member of the Massachusetts State Police, serving until his retirement in 1997. He is the recipient of several police citations including the Metropolitan Police Medal of Valor, the highest honor awarded. Dana holds a Bachelor Degree in Law Enforcement from Northeastern University. A lifelong resident of Massachusetts, he is also an avid Genealogist.

Please Note - Meeting will be held in Characters Restaurant at DoubleTree 

One of New England’s premier chamber ensembles,  Mistral has been a jewel in the cultural landscape of Greater Boston since 1997, when it was founded by  Julie Scolnik and her husband, physicist MIchael Brower.  With a five-concert series in both Andover and Boston/Brookline , Mistral presents virtuosic and communicative international artists in far-ranging, thematic programs, from little-known gems to timeless masterpieces, with an irresistible combination of high jinks and serious music-making. Committed to invigorating old traditions with an ever-youthful zest, Mistral connects in a singular way with its audiences. Thousands of music lovers from far-flung towns have recognized something unique in Mistral’s special brand of “unstuffy, unpredictable, unmatched” music making.

Today she is here to speak about something entirely different. She is the author of an award-winning debut memoir, Paris Blue, which has won 18 awards, was an Amazon best seller,  and has John Irving’s quote on the cover. Set against a backdrop of classical music and Paris in the late 70’s it is a true fairy-tale memoir (with a dark underbelly) about the tenacious grip of first love. She’d like to share with you a bit about the journey that took four decades to see this story in print. 

Please Note - Meeting will be held in Characters Restaurant at DoubleTree 

Tricia is Vice President of her family insurance agency, A.P Michaud Insurance Agency, Inc where she specializes in Personal and Commercial Insurance. Besides being a leader in her agency she is also a leader in the industry as a member of the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents Board of Directors working with other agents to bring awareness to the next generation about the insurance industry and its rewarding careers, legislature to improve coverage limits to protect MA residents, and education for Independent Agents.  Tricia is very involved here in the Merrimack Valley community and currently sits on multiple boards including the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Center for Child Development

She will be speaking on behalf of Partners in Child Development, formerly The Professional Center for Child Development, as the Board of Directors Vice Chair.  Partners in Child Development is an Andover and Lawrence based organization that focuses on nurturing the growth and potential of every child through educational and therapeutic programs within their three programs: Early Intervention servicing Andover, North Andover, Methuen and Lawrence.  The Woodbridge School, an early childhood education program for ages 18 months to 5 years.  And The Anderson School,  a private special education school for students ages 3-12 who have multiple disabilities, developmental delay and complex medical conditions.  I will share more about the programs, the children and why I support the organization along with inviting the club to join PCD at its Hearts of Gold Gala on April 27, 2024 at the Andover Country Club.

The Andover Public School System is currently engaging community members in developing a Vision of a Graduate, a collective framework that articulates our aspirations for every student in Andover Public Schools. The Vision of a Graduate will serve as the DNA for our schools, bringing our community together with a shared narrative. 

We want our Vision of a Graduate to be locally developed and globally positioned to articulate the skills that our students need in order to thrive in their lives and future careers. We hope that you’ll bring your unique perspective to this collaborative process. Our shared aspiration is that all of our students have an educational experience that prepares them to be lifelong learners and contributors today and tomorrow.

Meeting Location - Andover Inn, 4 Chapel Ave, Andover 

Join us as welcome Merrllee Mardon, the Academy's Deputy Head of School for Academics and Student Affairs 

Merrilee Mardon joined Phillips Academy in July 2023 as the new Deputy Head of School. She comes to Andover from the Hotchkiss School where she served as the Associate Head of School and Dean of Faculty.

At Hotchkiss, Merrilee oversaw a team that included campus life, athletics, and academic department heads, in addition to the school’s human development program, mental health counseling, and health services.

Among her proudest accomplishments, Merrilee created the Walter Crain Fellowship, which promotes the development of underrepresented populations among independent school leadership. The program will soon have six fellows who will go on to earn a master’s degree in private school leadership with the Klingenstein Center at Columbia University Teachers College.

A graduate of Smith College, Merrilee earned her Ph.D. in economics from the University of Massachusetts and taught economics and gender and women's studies at Connecticut College before joining the Hotchkiss faculty in 2008. She was appointed associate dean of academic life in 2013 and dean of academic life in 2014. Merrilee lives on campus with her husband, two daughters and son.

On Thursday, April 18th, 2024, visit Chateau Restaurant in Andover for lunch, dinner or take-out. Inform your server or phone representative you are participating in the Rotary fundraiser and to "FLAG YOUR CHECK".  For online orders, add the item "FUNDRAISER" to your cart and enter Andover Rotary as a special Instruction.  All purchases on this date (if indicated correctly so please double check), the Rotary Club of Andover will receive 20% of the total sales (before tax) from all the checks.  

Join us as we welcome Andover Town Manager Andrew P. Flangan who will provide the club with a Town Meeting preview.  

For more Town Meeting information click HERE 

Two years ago, a group of interested Andover residents teamed up to launch an initiative called the Andover Pollinator Pathway. Our mission is to promote native plantings and healthy habitats for pollinators throughout our community. Each of us can make a difference, starting right in our own yards. 

In their presentation, Maria Bartlett and Suzanne Korschun will show you how easy it is to join the Andover Pollinator Pathway. You can put your garden on the map by doing the following five things: 1) plant native plants, including trees, shrubs, grasses, and flowers, 2) reduce the use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides in favor of safer alternatives, 3) control invasive plants, 4) reduce lawn size in favor of native plantings, and 5) leave leaves somewhere in the yard in the fall.

They will also discuss their pilot project for the 5^th graders at South School and plans to expand to more schools next year. 

You are invited to join the APP in building pollinator friendly habitat in Andover. It’s easy – start small with a mailbox garden and then put your garden on the map!

www.pollinator-pathway.org/towns/andover

Andover High School's Interact Ckub will provide an update.  

Shop at the Andover Bookstore on 74 Main St., Andover from now until Friday, May 17th and 15% of your purchase will be donated to the Andover Rotary Club Charitable Trust.  Mention the coupon code "ROTARY" in store or shop online at https://bookshop.org/shop/andoverbookstore and enter the code "ROTARY" at checkout.  

Established in 1967, the BoSox Club is recognized by the Red Sox as the their official booster club supporting Boston baseball.The BoSox Club was originally formed to assist the Red Sox in ticket sales and team promotion, and over the years has grown to become the dynamic organization it is today. Traditionally, the BoSox Club has raised funds both inside and outside its membership to support many worthy causes including the Red Sox Foundation, the Jimmy Fund and New England amateur baseball organizations. The Club also sponsors underserved boys and girls to attend baseball and softball camps each summer In association with the Red Sox Foundation.

Through the generous support of an anonymous member, we also honor two to three members of the military at every luncheon and has had a Run to Home Base team since its inception.

The Club also recognizes a special individual each year with the BoSox Club Man of the Year Award.

Please Note - Meeting to be held at the Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court, Andover 

Retirement presents an amazing opportunity for time and activities.   We all need a sense of structure, objectives and social connections.  How will you achieve them?   What will you do?  How will you create a sense of fulfillment and provide value when they are no longer provided by your job?  Let’s explore important considerations together to set your path forward.

Rich is an Executive Coach with extensive experience in the business and corporate sector

leading tech service and R&D organizations as well as in Telecom sales.
Rich uses a holistic approach that brings focus, clarity and direction to clients partnering to
achieve professional and personal goals. He coaches executives, business leaders and high
potential individuals to strengthen their personal foundations and sharpen their ability to build
agile and innovative teams, lead and manage change, and achieve superior business results.
Rich holds an ACC certification from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and is a
Certified Master Coach accredited by the Center for Coaching Certification. Rich is a Nokia
certified Master Business Coach where he led Nokia’s Latin & North America Coaching
Community to embed a culture of coaching across the corporation. Rich coaches a broad
range of clients internationally, culturally and on a variety of topics including growth,
leadership, communication, career, retirement and personal topics.
Rich led Nokia’s IoT Services team from 2015-2020. He worked with a private equity firm to
turnaround and sell a tech company. Rich is an international leader with extensive experience
across the telco industry working in both the supplier and customer organizations in North
America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
Founding member of the Coach Consult Group (CCG), a partnership of talented Coaches
offering an extensive range of experiences, tools and perspectives for Clients. All members of
and certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Rich and his wife Joyce live in a Boston suburb where he develops youth leadership in Scouts BSA programs at the troop and district level. He enjoys woodworking, volunteering with non-profits, fitness and biking.

Andover Rotary's own Jean Leider will present on her recent mission trip! 

House of Hope is a non-profit organization started in Northern Colorado in 2009. Our family took the project to Guatemala after a short term mission trip in 2011. The poverty, desperation and despair had a huge impact on our family. We were familiar with loss, suffering and heartbreak. Our middle daughter Hope was 9 when she was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma, cancer of the bone. She suffered unbelievably in her battle. Through it, she had a faith that never wavered. She trusted the will of God, and that He was in control. After fighting for 18 months, she went home to live with her Savior.

A year later, House of Hope was born. When we saw the many children who were alone and suffering in Guatemala, it impacted our family in a way only God can orchestrate. He fulfilled His promise trading beauty for ashes. Hope’s legacy lives on as her life serves as the passion behind our ministry. We have been able to serve the people of Guatemala and point them to Christ, the source of our love and strength.

For more information: https://www.houseofhope.life/ 

Join us as we welcome Sergeant Steve Gerroir and Officer Glen Ota from the Andover Police Department as they update the club on active shooter awareness. 

Join us as we welcome Sargeant Steve Gerroir and Officer Glen Ota from the Andover Police Department as they update the club on active shooter awareness. Feel free to invite a guest, but let me knonw please!  

It's a serious topic, but we'll know how to have serious fun and fellowship!

As always, register to let me know you'll be there. Click on the invitation or send me an email by Wednesday, 5 PM. 

Al Timm, President Elect

Join us on Monday, June 17th at Otto Pizza in Andover for a community fundraiser.  10% of ALL sales for the day (eat-in, take out and delivery) will benefit the Andover Rotary Charitable Trust.  A coupon code will not be needed.  Please tell your friends and family.

In his nearly quarter century career in broadcast meteorology, with 22 years dedicated to serving the New England audience, Matt Noyes has become a household name in the region. A pivotal figure in Boston's weather forecasting, In March of 2024, at the prime of his career in television, Matt shocked the local media world when he stepped down from his role as Chief Meteorologist for NBC Boston and NECN to co-found a new weather company called 1DegreeOutside with his wife and fellow meteorologist, Danielle. As President, Matt is at the forefront of pioneering weather forecasting technologies and methodologies.

Before launching 1DegreeOutside, Matt shaped his career at New England Cable News (NECN) and later as the founding Chief Meteorologist for NBC Boston. Here, he introduced revolutionary forecasting tools, including Boston's first hour-by-hour radar forecasts, New England's first 10-day, the nation's first media-run 10-day computer forecast system, and Matt earned a National Technology Emmy for his innovative contributions toward developing the first mobile Doppler Radar truck used in media.

Matt holds a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from Cornell University, a Graduate Certificate in Business Foundations from the Manning School of Business at UMass Lowell, and he is an alumnus of Phillips Academy Andover.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Matt is deeply committed to his community in the Merrimack Valley. His dedication to education and community service has garnered him numerous accolades, including a commendation from the Massachusetts State Senate for his educational weather visits to schools, connecting with over 130,000 children. He has also received the Massachusetts State Police Public Service Award and the Patriot Award from the Ahern Charitable Foundation for his contributions to military families.

Matt is most proud of being a father and husband, and he continues to dedicate his time and expertise to bettering the community and the field of meteorology.

It's our change-over meeting. Join us as we close out one club year and get ready for what's to come.

As always, register to let me know you'll be there.

Amy

Serve lunch at Lazarus House Soup Kitchen on the first Wednesday of every month at noon.  Enjoy fellowship with the volunteers and residents at Lazarus House while doing good and making a difference in the Rotary way. 

Andover Rotary Club welcomes 24-25 President Al Timm

Speaker this week is President Al Timm: Plans for the year. How can we build on a banner year? 

Joining Al: Gail Ralston, Charitable Trust; Al Michel, Service; Steve Fink, Youth; OFelia Ndrecka, Speakers

Other announcements:

July 12, Bourbon > 5, home of Al Timm and Janna Roop, 3 Hood Drive, Andover (watch for an invitation Wednesday)

Please sign up for the Service Project on July 20, Andover Farmers Market

 Meeting July 19 at the Robb Center

I can tell you how we can build on the work of last year's President, Amy Salant and her board: get involved!

I hope to see you Friday! Please sign up by Wednesday for breakfast at 4 PM with one click of your mouse!

Al Timm, President 

Bourbon After 5 - Serious Fun!

Home of Al Timm and Janna Roop - 3 Hood Dr., Andover (off of River Road in Riverside Woods Development) 

Bring a snack and drink

Indoors and we have plenty of chairs

Now this is serious fun!

Please register

Craig Gibson is a well known bird and conservation photographer. His ongoing focus is on expanding awareness about the Winter Crow Roost in Lawrence, MA, the extended Merrimack Valley area, and Eastern Massachusetts. Craig designed and launched the blog and continues to oversee all editorial content. He has also been the lead on initiating and coordinating a range of activities and events with local arts, education, and community groups as well as working with a growing number of conservation and environmental organizations. He wrote and published a comprehensive 14 page report to recap the 2018-2019 winter season, a roost photography guide, and a roost counting guide. Overall, his efforts have raised much greater awareness of the Winter Crow Roost, and he has been a catalyst for a range of new community science initiatives.

In the fall 2017, after tracking the roost since 2010, Craig worked together in close collaboration with other local birders to form the Crow Patrol in the Lawrence area. Over the past seven winter seasons, he has personally documented more than 425 observation nights, while monitoring, documenting, and photographing the overnight staging and roosting of American and Fish Crows. Craig has made over 350 Crow Roost specific postings to eBird, an especially important data portal for open access citizen science projects around the globe. As an active birding videographer, Craig was invited in January 2024 to participate in video upload privileges for his eBird account.

Craig worked closely with staff and leadership at the Essex Art Center in Lawrence, MA to create the “Celebrating the Winter Crow Roost” art exhibit in 2019. The exhibit was a big success with record turnouts and lots of media coverage. The EAC hosted the exhibit for a second year in 2020, with an expanded group of participating artists. He worked closely with staff at El Taller Cafe and Bookstore in Lawrence, MA for a Crow-themed art exhibit that opened in February 2020 and received great acclaim. In an effort to help other bird and wildlife photographers, he wrote and published the “Winter Crow Roost Photography Guide” in late 2020.

<p>Speaker: Craig Gibson, Winter Crow Roost - tracking crows over the Winter</p> <p>Where: Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court, Andover (next to town offices)</p> <p>Please let us know you are coming by Wednesday at 4 PM so we have enough seats and food. Last week 18 registered on line (your RtotaryAndover sign in is first name.last name.3379. (e.g. allen.timm.3379)&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks to all who helped at the Calssic Ar Show. What fun it was!</p> <p>The Club Board meets this week at the Andovedr North Anover YMCA at 4:30. All are welcome as the new board starts the year.</p> <p>Have a great week!&nbsp;</p> <p>Al Timm, President</p>

Service Project at Andover Farmer's Market

Four shifts

Provide fresh produce and SNAP benefits

600 - 800 shoppers

Come, join the fun!

Al Timm    

<p>Breakfast meeting with Carl Hobart, expert on international conflict analysis, management, and resolution.</p> <p>Please register so we have enough food and chairs!!</p>

Julie was a Marblehead, MA management consultant and author, and she knows how you can suddenly
lose everything with a debilitating illness (or accident.) For her, it was a stroke.

Seven years ago, she had one. She was found by friends three days later on the floor of her apartment
(she lives alone). In those three days, her stroke went from being ischemic (being caused by a blood clot)
to the more serious and lethal condition of having a brain bleed (a hemorrhagic stroke). she couldn’t
talk, and her reading slid back to elementary-school levels: aphasia had taken her words from her. She
suffered the death of between 20-25% of her brain cells – and brain cells don’t heal. Dead is dead! And
she lost the use of the right side of her body.

But she fought back, and she’s since made considerable gains towards recovery. These are the reasons
why she founded Cecropia Strong: a charity that aids folks with disabilities.

Andover Rotary Weekly Meeitng, August 2, 7:30 AM, Andover Doubletree Hilto;Speaker, Julie Hahnke, Cecropia: bringing hope to folks with disabilities.Julie suffered a stroke and now helps others overcome their disabilities. Her not-for-profit has the motto,"Hope is Everything."

Please register for the meeting

In 2006, while watching PBS ‘Antiques Roadshow’, they announced the next show to
air was a Bill Moyers Wide Angle documentary called ‘Unfinished Country’. Previews
about the documentary showed Haitian elections, and environmental concerns, with
a photo of a mountain range with a man on an ATV. The man shown was the founder
of the group ‘Fondation Seguin’, which was featured throughout the documentary.

While already doing business in the Dominican Republic, and having never been to
Haiti, I decided to contact the group from the documentary to offer them donations
and supplies I collected as President of the Plaistow Lions Club. Also, I wanted to
show them the products and services for erosion and dust control that my company
offered. I flew to Haiti, and met with Serge Cantave and Winthrop Attie, who were
the co-founders of Fondation Seguin featured in the documentary.

They were planting more than five hundred thousand trees per year, from a nursery
on top of one of the tallest mountains in Haiti in Parc la Visite. Since the 2010
earthquake, several hurricanes, and political unrest, Fondation Seguin has lost many
members and is no longer active. I co-founded Trees4Haiti.org with VP Winthrop
Attie and we continue to maintain and support the nursery, planting at least
100,000 trees per year.