Thanks to all who joined in "all things Rotary" last week. I am looking forward to planning a bigger and better Restaurant Crawl next year for President Elect Ken's year. To keep the community spirit going please join me locally at a restaurant to be named later for Red Sox opening day on Friday, April 3rd. Game time is at 2:10 PM and the Red Sox are playing the San Diego Padres! Get your Sox gear out and I hope you will join me.
Continue to talk to your friends, business colleagues and neighbors about Citizens Who Care. We are looking for sponsors, shout outs, volunteers, silent auction items and attendees. It is going to be a great night to honor our amazing Citizens Who Care honorees.
Special mention goes out to our number one friend of Rotary Bob Skurka, who continues to amaze the fundraising committee with his silent auction item procurement! He's not afraid to ask and neither should we!
Look forward to seeing many of you on Friday at the Lanam Club.
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Volunteers Needed: Citizens Who Care Gala
We need Rotarians to help make this year's gala a success!
Volunteer opportunities include:
Room & silent auction setup
Check-in table
Door greeters
50/50 raffle sales
Silent auction checkout & cleanup
Sign up for one shift or several—your help is greatly appreciated!
Thank you for stepping up—let's celebrate our community's heroes together! ❤️
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Welcome Carlos Aguirre at the Lanam Club
We're excited to share great news that Carlos Aguirre has joined the Lanam Club as its new General Manager!
The Lanam Club holds a special spot in our club's history—it served as the original venue for our Friday breakfast meetings when our club was chartered in 1995. After three decades of wonderful gatherings at various locations, returning to this beautiful, historic spot on North Main Street felt like coming full circle.
Carlos brings a strong Rotary connection through his family roots, and we're genuinely thrilled to have his enthusiastic support as we settle back in. His leadership is already making a positive difference, and we're looking forward to many more productive and enjoyable mornings together.
In celebration of new beginnings, the Lanam Club is currently offering a complimentary 90-day trial membership.
If you're curious about membership or want to learn more about this iconic Andover landmark, please reach out to Carlos directly at (978) 475-5210 or GM@lanam.org
Let's continue to support and celebrate this cherished venue that's been part of our community for over a century. _________________
Time To Celebrate You!
Member Birthdays
Susan Big
March 9
Al Ruthazer
March 27
Claudia Soo Hoo
April 1
Amy Salant
April 4
Antonio Calvagno
April 6
Yaroslava Cassell
April 11
Ann Ormond
April 15
David Lindsay
April 26
Rich Rainville
April 27
Alan Michel
April 29
Al Timm
April 30
Anniversaries
Paul Mercandetti
Diana Mercandetti
April 8
Rotary Club of Andover – A Busy & Joyful Week!
This week, our club was in full swing with service and celebration.
On Monday, March 16, Otto Pizza hosted a fundraiser—10% of sales supported our Charitable Trust. Thanks to Karla Rossi, Stone Hill residents joined us at lunch, and a great group of Rotarians came for dinner.
Thanks to all who supported the fundraiser through take-out, delivery and dining in!
Tuesday, St. Patrick's Day, President Ann led our first annual Restaurant Crawl. Decked out in green, we enjoyed food, laughs, and Irish spirit across downtown Andover. It was a huge success—already planning next year!
Even baby Charley joined in on the St. Patty's Day fun!
A great evening at the Otto Pizza fundraiser.
Festive friends celebrating together. 🍀
On Wednesday, March 18, volunteers helped at the Robb Center packing and delivering Meals on Wheels, bringing warm meals to neighbors in need.
These events highlight Rotary at its best: serving our community while building friendships.
Thank you to all who joined in!
Meals On Wheels volunteers bringing warmth, care & nourishment.
All smiles, Irish spirit, warm celebration 🍀
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Nothing beats good friends, great food, and St. Patrick's Day joy together
Friends, family members and guests are always welcome to join us for volunteer opportunities!
District Membership Seminar via Zoom: Sat., Mar. 28, 9-11:30 am, click here to register.
District Learning Assembly: Four Points Sheraton, Wakefield, Weds., Apr. 22. Registration & details to come. A great event for all incoming officers and ALL Rotarians, especially new members.
District Conference: Salem, MA, Sat., May 2, click here for details and registration.
