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If you know me I often will sing a tune to express how I am feeling...last Friday morning I woke up with the lyric "Oh what a night..." running through my head, This tune made popular by The Four Seasons in their December, 1963 tune is a perfect way to cap off yet again another successful Citizens Who Care.  The fundraising team is still tallying the results but it is looking like we beat last year's numbers for our largest fundraiser yet! 
Thanks to so many that made this event a huge success. If I started to list all of you I would invariably miss someone so I will just say - THANK YOU! It was truly a team effort! Give yourselves a round of applause. 
 
While we never want to rest on our laurels we have lots to do! Please check the website for the many volunteer opportunities and events coming up over the next 6 weeks. We are gearing up for our 2nd annual nuBingo music night in the fall so dust off your dancing shoes! 
 
Thank you for being part
of this amazing club!  
 
As we come into Memorial Day weekend,  please take a moment to remember all our military personnel that gave the greatest sacrifice who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.   
 
Cheers to Rotary and God Bless America! 
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We've been busy bees at Andover Rotary
From packaging silent auction items for Citizens Who Care on Tues. & Thurs. May 5th and 7th ...
... to volunteering at Lazarus House on Weds., May 6th to help distribute food ...
... to representing the Club at Memorial Hall Library's Spring Fling on Friday, May 8th ...
... to joining our community at Andona's Clown Town on Saturday, May 16th ...
... to the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Goldsmith All Person Trail, we've been a part of so many things that make our community great!
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Time To Celebrate You!
Member Birthdays
Kristine DeBellis
May 2
 
Don Gottfried
May 3
 
Michelle Flanagan
May 20
 
Karla Rossi
May 26
 
Jamie Lyman
May 27
 
Peter Caruso
June 4
 
Richard Stern
June 9
 
Anniversaries
Peter Caruso
Gayle Caruso
May 1
 
Steve Caron
Evie Caron
May 16
 
Doug Mercurio
Michelle Mercurio
May 18
 
Ellen Keller
Kevin Keller
May 21
 
Yaroslava Cassell
James Cassell
May 25
 
Al Timm
Janna Roop
June 2
 

28th Annual Citizens Who Care 
is in the books!

A heartfelt congratulations and thank you to all of our Rotarians, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters who made this year’s Citizens Who Care Gala such an incredible success. Despite the rainy evening, 300+ attendees came together to celebrate Andover’s “unsung heroes” and support the Rotary Club of Andover’s charitable mission.

With over 115 silent auction items, wonderful fellowship, and inspiring honorees, the evening was truly unforgettable. This event would not have been possible without the countless hours of planning, organizing, fundraising, decorating, and teamwork contributed by so many dedicated Rotarians. Your commitment and passion helped create a perfect evening and a successful fundraiser that will continue to support scholarships, grants, and community service projects throughout the year.

Thank you for helping us celebrate the very best of our community!

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Welcome New Polio Plus Members Part II
The Rotary Club of Andover recognized two additional members who have recently joined the
Polio Plus Society  Peter Caruso and Don Gottfried join ten other Andover Rotarians in the effort to eradicate polio. Each has made a meaningful commitment to Rotary’s global effort to eradicate polio by pledging to contribute $100 every Rotary fiscal year, by October, in support of life-saving vaccinations.

Together, we move closer to a future where no child suffers from this preventable disease.

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Friends, family members and guests are always welcome to join us for volunteer opportunities.
 
Lazarus House Soup Kitchen
Help serve lunch!
Thurs., May 28, 11:15 a - 1:15 p
To sign-up, CLICK HERE.
 
Lazarus House Food Pantry
Help distribute food!
Weds., June 3, 11:45 a - 2 p
To sign-up, CLICK HERE.
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Rotary Social/Open House at
A meet and greet for potential new Rotarians!
Tues., June 2, starting at 5 p
Appetizers will be provided, cash bar.
Save the date, sign up coming soon!
 
District Learning Assembly
A great introduction to Rotary for all new members and incoming officers!
Weds., June 3, 5 - 9 p
Four Points Sheraton, Wakefield
For info & to sign-up, CLICK HERE.
 
Cruise Ship Themed Patio Party at Stone Hill
A special invitation to eat, mingle and sail into summer with Rotarian Karla Rossi and her staff.
Thurs., June 4, 4 - 6 p
 
WANTED: Golfers!
We are seeking a golf foursome for an indoor golf tournament at Matchplay Golf & Sports
Sat., June 13, 9 a - 1 p
Detailed info coming, questions can be directed to Ken Feyl.
 
Next Board Meeting
Due to a conflict, the next board meeting will be:
Mon., June 15, 4:30 pm
Location TBA
 
District Installation Dinner
Everyone is encouraged to attend to welcome Pres. Elect Ken Feyl to his new role.
Thurs., June 25
Time & Location TBA
Details and registration will be available soon!
Save the date!
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