Karla Rossi will be hosting our next Bourbon after 5 on Friday, Feb. 21st. Please sign-up HERE.
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Crime prevention workshop at the Robb Center.
The Robb Center will be hosting a seminar for adults on Thursday, March 20th, 8:30 to 11:30 am called "Refuse To Be A Victim" instructed by Andover Sportsmans Club members Steve Cooper (a 2024 CWC recipient) and co-instructor Cheryl Crawford.
This seminar is free of charge to the general public, but pre-registration is required as the seminar is limited to 25 participants. To register or questions, call (978) 623-8320 or for active Robb Center members: myactivecenter.com
Fundraiser to help Colleen Meehan on Her Road to Recovery
Our beloved friend and member, Sheryl Meehan needs our support.
Her daughter Colleen was in a horrific head-on car accident a few weeks ago. A GoFundMe has been established and thank you to the many Rotarians who have shown your support in many ways!
Do you have news you would like President Al to share in the next Weekly Buzz? Contact President Al!
Doing Good While Having Serious Fun at the Lazarus House Food Pantry
On the first Wednesday of each month, we volunteer to help distribute food at the Lazarus House Food Pantry.
Last week of of our newest member Loida Vargas joined Jim Greeley, President Al Timm, Tamara Lindsay and Al Ruthazer who served over 1,552 families in two and a half hours.
They also made two new friends, Alex and Brogan, seminary students who were volunteering at the food pantry as a part of their studies in experiencing poverty. We were all delighted to have Alex and Brogan join us at our breakfast meeting last Friday.
To sign-up for our next opportunity to serve at the Food Pantry, please contact Jim Greeley.
Citizens Who Care will be here soon! Start thinking of people in your network you could ask to be a sponsor or could donate an item for the silent auction.
The gala is our biggest fundraising event and provides the Andover community the opportunity to show sincere appreciation to these amazing unsung heroes. If you have ideas on how you can help, please contact Al Timm or Ann Ormond.
For an electronic silent auction packet, CLICK HERE. Gala tickets and sponsorship information coming soon!
Can you spare a few hours to serve families in need?
On the second Thursday of each month from 4 – 5:15 pm, Neighbors in Need provides food (frozen meat, canned goods, bread, and fresh vegetables and more) at South Church in Andover. They need our help in several capacities including parking lot management. To help, contact Diana Kiesel.
On the first Wednesday of each month, join Lazarus House volunteers as they serve over 1,500 families in their Food Pantry.
On the fourth Thursday of each month, Rotarians volunteer to serve lunch at the Lazarus House Good Shepherd Kitchen.
To help at either of the Lazarus House opportunities, contact Jim Greeley.
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Share your passion of Rotary with a friend!
Do you know someone who would like to join a premier service organization? Invite them to Rotary. It's easy to sign-up visitors on the website. If your friend is interested in joining, we provide up to three complimentary breakfasts. Another option is to have your friend join us as your guest ($25 guest fee). Sign-up is secure through ClubRunner.
For more information on membership and how prospects can join, contact Membership Chair Lois McGinness.
Or perhaps your friend is interested in joining us on a service project? Just this week, Community Service Chair Alan Michel reached out to club members with two opportunities to volunteer at:
Lowell Food Pantry sponsored by Catholic Charities and
Spring Food Drive at Market Basket spear headed by Susan Big
Through Alan's outreach, Corporate Club Member Krista Cronin is organizing a group of volunteers from her workplace, American Training, to help at the Lowell Food Pantry.
Not only do club members volunteer, we also provide an opportunity for other individuals, organizations and companies to join us. To help with any of these initiatives, contact Alan Michel.
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In March, Charitable Trust Co-Chair Jean Leider will be representing our club at the District 7930 Rotoplast Mission to Cebu City in the Philippines. Thank you Jean for your generosity and for carrying the torch for our club.
Rotoplast sends multidisciplinary medical teams to provide free reconstructive surgery, ancillary treatment, and training for the comprehensive care of children with cleft palates/lips and other deformities.
The Mission still needs additional financial support to meet their goal. Donations can be made payable to: Rotoplast and mailed to Rotoplast Treasurer at Eagle Bank, Attn: Stephen Miliotis, 350 Broadway, Everett, MA 02124. Questions? Contact Terry Curran or 617-501-3521.
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