As a club, we all want to send our deepest condolences and love to Elaine Clements and her family as they mourn and celebrate the life of her Father William J. Clements, Jr. A Celebration of Life will be held on April 11th in Bedford, MA. More details will be shared with the Club. For those that would like to send a card to Elaine, her address is 28 Horman Street,
North Billerica, MA 01862.
Continue sending healing thoughts and prayers to Lois McGinness and Al Timm.
We miss you both very much!
I am looking forward to this coming Friday's meeting and to the restaurant crawl (see details below) on Tuesday!
The color for the week is Green!Let's have a great showing of Rotarians!
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Since we missed
FUNSOCK FRI-YAY
last week,
lets do it this Friday!
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Rotarians in Action: Serving at Lazarus House Ministries
Last Thursday, members of Andover Rotary rolled up their sleeves to support neighbors in need. The Rainville/Bonanno Family and Jim Greeley, who is practically part of the Rainville family, spent the morning volunteering at the Lazarus House Ministries Food Pantry, helping distribute food to individuals and families in the community.
“Service above self” is at the heart of Rotary, and we are grateful to these dedicated members for giving their time and energy to make a meaningful difference. Thank you for exemplifying the spirit of service that strengthens our community!
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Happy Dollars in Action!
Although our weekly breakfast meeting last Friday was canceled due to inclement weather, two generous members, Tom A. & Greg C., still made their Happy Dollar contributions. Their support helps our club continue to fund community projects and make a difference in Andover.
It’s not too late for other members to join in and make a Happy Dollar donation! You can contribute online here. Every donation counts and helps us support the causes that matter most.
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DATE CHANGE:
Tuesday, March 24th
4:30 pm LOCATION TBA Members are always invited.
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It's been a long winter for many of us and it has been especially hard on our small business community. What better way to break the doldrums and have a Rotary St. Patty's Day Restaurant Crawl!
Join the Rotary crew on Tuesday, March 17th at 3:30 PM at Autograph Tavern as we gather and make our way around downtown Andover! Can't make it at 3:30? Just call/text Ann at 617-590-2057 and she will let you know where we are at that time.
Pull out the Irish gear again and join us!
Time To Celebrate You!
Member Birthdays
Susan Big
March 9
Al Ruthazer
March 27
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
Announcing the 2026 Citizens Who Care, Educator & Student of the Year Recipients!
We are thrilled to announce the outstanding recipients of the 2026 Citizens Who Care, Educator & Student of the Year Awards! 🌟 These remarkable individuals embody the very best of our community through their service, leadership, and dedication to others.
Meet our 2026 Award Recipients:
Alyssa Kelly
Dave Trachtenberg
Jim Sutton
Jan Holden
Krista Brumberg Stevens
Ralph Cornelius Bledsoe
Sandis Wright
Tom Urbelis
Kimberly Solt
Jeffrey J. Kuchan, Educator of the Year
Vincent Aguirre, Student of the Year
We invite all members to celebrate and honor these outstanding individuals at the upcoming 28th Annual Citizens Who Care Gala, where we recognize their extraordinary contributions to our community. Their dedication inspires us all to serve and make a positive impact.
Buy your tickets today!
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Andover Rotary Leaders Attend NEPELS
This past weekend, three members of the Rotary Club of Andover had the opportunity to attend the North East President Elect Learning Seminar (NEPELS) at the Renaissance Framingham Hotel. NEPELS is a regional training event designed to prepare incoming Rotary club leaders with the skills, resources, and strategies they need to lead their clubs successfully.
Representing the club were:
Ken Feyl, incoming Club President for 2026–2027
Jean Leider, incoming District Asst. Gov.
Al Ruthazer, Co-Chair Community Service
The seminar offered in-depth workshops on membership development, service projects, leadership skills, and club administration, providing valuable tools for our leaders to strengthen our club’s impact in the Andover community.
Attending NEPELS is an important step in ensuring our club continues to grow, serve, and make a difference locally and internationally. We congratulate Ken, Jean, and Al for their commitment to leadership and look forward to seeing the new ideas and initiatives they bring back to the Rotary Club of Andover.
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Girls’ Day at Meredith’s: Laughter, Friendship, and Fun!
While some of our club members were attending NEPELS this past weekend to sharpen their leadership skills, others took a more relaxed approach—celebrating friendship, fun, and International Women’s Day with a cozy Girls’ Day at Meredith’s.
In PJs and with a spread of bagels, mini quiches, fruit salad, sandwiches, popcorn, and cocktails & mocktails, the group enjoyed a screening of Tootsie, laughter-filled conversations, and plenty of camaraderie. Autocorrect may have turned “bagels” into “eagles,” but our new feathered mascot only added to the fun! 🦅
The day was a joyful reminder of the resilience, intelligence, and leadership of women—qualities our Rotary club celebrates daily. It was a perfect balance: some members learning new skills at NEPELS, and others lounging, laughing, and connecting with each other.
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Friends, family members and guests are always welcome to join us for volunteer opportunities!
Celebration of Life ~ Greg Pennington Sunday, March 15th Please sign-up.
