Happy St. Patrick's Day to all who celebrate! Even if you are not of Irish heritage, we are all Irish in spirit today!
I hope you will join in on the restaurant stroll this afternoon. I woke up this morning to no power at home so I will need some help to stay awake this afternoon. Please Join us!
Finally, just a pleasant reminder that the Club's largest fundraiser Citizens Who Care is less than two months away! We need your help!
Have you....
Sponsored the event?
Purchased your ticket(s)?
Donated to the Silent Auction?
Please reach out to President Elect Ken who is chairing the event this year or better yet let him know on Friday. This will be a great event if we all pull together to help out!
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Welcome our newest Andover Rotarian:
Tom Adams
We are excited to welcome Tom Adams as the newest member of the Andover Rotary Club! Sponsored by Gail Ralston, Tom has already jumped in, volunteering at several of our recent service opportunities.
We look forward to seeing his continued involvement and contributions as he joins us in supporting our community. Welcome, Tom!
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DATE CHANGE:
NEXT Tuesday, March 24th
4:30 - 5:50 PM Andover/N.A. YMCA Members are always invited.
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Local musician Bob Gallagher delighted us with a lively set of Irish songs at last week’s meeting. Thank you, Bob, for bringing your talent and energy to our gathering!
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FUN
SOCK
Friday
Although our usual Fun Sock Friday falls on the first Friday of the month, last week’s meeting gave us a chance to celebrate a little later—thanks to inclement weather!
Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun and showed off their spirited socks. Special congratulations to Yaroslava and Elizabeth, who took home the prize once again—they seem unstoppable in the Fun Sock Friday contest!
Can’t wait to see what everyone wears next month!
PIZZA, PARTNERSHIP & PURPOSE
It was a great evening at Otto Pizza in Andover, where community members came together to support a meaningful cause. Thanks to the generosity of everyone who dined in, ordered takeout, or opted for delivery, 10% of all sales from the day will go directly to support our Charitable Trust.
Events like this highlight the power of partnership and the impact a community can make when it comes together. A special thank-you goes toMaggie at Otto for organizing the fundraiser and helping make the night such a success.
We’re grateful to everyone who participated and showed their support!
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
Special Guest Inspires Our Club and Gala Excitement
We were delighted to welcome Maria Bertolone, Rotary District 7930 Governor’s Aide and Vice President of Bank of New England, to last Friday's meeting. Maria brought wonderful energy and Rotary spirit to the room, and we are grateful for her visit!
We’re also thrilled to announce that Bank of New England is one of the first sponsors for our 28th Annual Citizens Who Care Gala. Their support helps make this event a success, and we hope other members and friends of Rotary will consider joining them in making an impact.
There are many ways to get involved:
Purchase tickets and/or a congratulatory Shout-Out to celebrate with us at this special evening.
Become a sponsor and help us continue to recognize and honor remarkable members of our community.
For more information on tickets, sponsorships, or donating a silent auction item, visit: Citizens Who Care Gala
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A Generous Challenge from Sylvia Rainville!
At last week’s meeting, one of our newer members Sylvia Rainville inspired us all by pledging $500 to this year’s Citizens Who Care Gala. She challenged each of our members to match her donation and help make this year’s gala even more impactful.
Let’s rise to the challenge and show our community the power of Rotary in action!
Thank you Syliva, you continue to amaze us! ____________________________________
Rolling Up Their Sleeves: Rotarians Help Stock Lazarus House Pantry
Andover Rotarians Amy Salant, Al Ruthazer, and Howard Perkins, volunteered their time last Monday at the Lazarus House (St. Martha’s) Food Pantry to help unload a large food delivery. The shipment included pallets of corn, beans, pasta, and even Ritz cracker sandwiches, all of which will help replenish pantry shelves and support families in our community.
A special thank you goes to Rotary District 7910 for donating some of the pasta included in this delivery. Partnerships like this play an important role in helping local food pantries meet the growing demand for assistance.
It’s another great example of Rotary’s commitment to Service Above Self in action. 💙
Friends, family members and guests are always welcome to join us for volunteer opportunities!
Rotary St. Patty's Day Restaurant Crawl Tonight, starting at 3:30 pm at
The Autograph Call text Ann at 617-590-2057 to join after 3:30 p.
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.
