Events

For anyone remotely connected to responsible investing or corporate responsibility Tim Smith requires little to no introduction. He is one of ICCR’s founding staff members and has been a leader in our field for over five decades.

Tim currently serves as ICCR’s Senior Policy Advisor, where he supports ICCR’s work around responsible political engagement, deepening engagements with asset managers, and responding to the pushback on ESG, as well as serving as a mentor for ICCR members and staff.

Tim served as ICCR staff for 30 years including 24 years as its Executive Director. In 2000, Tim joined Boston Trust Walden where he led the organization’s shareholder engagement efforts for 22 years. In 2007, 2012, and 2013, Tim was named one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics” by Ethisphere Institute. In 2010, he received the Bavaria Award for Impact at the third annual Joan Bavaria Awards for Building Sustainability into the Capital Markets. In 2011 and 2012, he was named one of the most influential people in corporate governance by the National Association of Corporate Directors, and in 2016 Tim received ICCR’s Legacy Award for his enduring record of demonstrated influence on corporate policies.

Tim has served on multiple boards and chaired advisory councils for several different institutions. He currently serves as chair for Shared Interest, which mobilizes economic resources for communities in Southern Africa.

Tim earned a BA from the University of Toronto and Masters of Divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary.

For over a year, Andover photographer David Whitney embedded himself in the daily routines of Town employees—quietly observing, listening, and capturing candid moments as they went about their essential work. The result is Andover at Work, a powerful new photo exhibit on display at the Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court, from June 2 through June 30. 
 
The exhibit offered a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the more than 350 frontline employees who keep the Town running—from public safety and public works to library staff, administrative offices, and more. Whitney’s photographs highlight the breadth and depth of services performed by Town staff, often unnoticed, but vital to the wellbeing of the community.

Melissa went to the University of NH for her bachelor’s degree and Roger Williams University for her master’s degree.  Melissa has been working in child welfare serving roles since 2008 and has spent more than fifteen years in the nonprofit sector.  Over her tenure in these settings, Melissa has advanced in leadership roles that supported children and families healing from circumstances of abuse, neglect and trauma primarily in residential care. Melissa also worked in the state of NH’s child welfare system early in her career and collectively gained an appreciation for the resiliency of families and what is needed to support families succeed. Melissa began as the Executive Director of Salem Family Resources in January 2025 and is excited to be on the side of prevention focused work and family strengthening. Melissa now lives in Auburn NH with her husband and two children and remains passionate as a parent to help support other parents and children thrive through her work.

An experienced fundraising and marketing professional, Margot has more than 20 years of experience working for nonprofits, helping them grow their visibility and raise critical funds. She joined Community Teamwork in July of 2023 as its Director of Development. In her role she oversees individual and corporate giving, fundraising/special events, and the CITC tax credit program.

Margot is an award-winning journalist and prior to her career in the nonprofit industry she worked at several New England newspapers including the Berkshire Eagle and The Eagle-Tribune. She attended Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, VT, where she earned a B.A. in English and Journalism. She is a member of the Holderness School Parents Association and lives in the Merrimack Valley with her husband and daughter.

Join us for a truly memorable Rotary Club meeting.  

Claudia Soo Hoo will give the Club an update on our Club North Star efforts. 

Also,the Club will recognize and honor our Veterans! Thanks to our special members for their Service! 

Past DG Tom Hankard will join us to discuss the Rotary Foundation and how it transforms our gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. 

Since it was founded more than 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent more than $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects. With your help, we can make lives better in your community and around the world. 

The mission - The Rotary Foundation helps Rotary members to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment, and alleviating poverty.

Rabbi David Wilfond is proud to lead and serve Temple Emanuel of Andover. An ordained rabbi for more than 25 years, he has led congregations in London, England; Kiev, Ukraine; Jerusalem, Israel; Wellesley, Massachusetts; and Westchester, New York. He was the first full-time Reform rabbi in Eastern Europe after the collapse of the Soviet Union. He holds a doctorate from Hebrew Union College, a Master in Hebrew Literature from Hebrew Union College, a Master of Science from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Science from Rutgers University. He is the father of three children (Isaac, Eliora and Rafi) and is married to Deborah. Rabbi Wilfond loves ice cream, lively conversations, communal singing and bike riding in nature.

Ellen is the Executive Vice President of Ozzy Properties, Inc and has been actively engaged in the field of commercial property development and historic building renovation for nearly 25 years.  She is fully accountable for all day-to-day property operations, overseeing and enhancing the value of the property portfolio comprising over a million SF of office and industrial space and nearly 200 residential units.  She manages a team of building managers, tradesmen and administrative personnel and has solid construction management experience.  Ellen was appointed to the Permanent Town Building Advisory Committee by the Town Manager in 2019 and is the current Chairperson.

Judith Hull has worked for Community Heart & Soul since 2021 as a coach and market development consultant. Judith notes: “I really believe in Community Heart & Soul as an effective tool for long-lasting change because it is a resident-driven process that emphasizes the positive. Stories that residents contribute about why they love their communities builds new relationships, trust, and a strong foundation for long-term planning.”

Her experience with community work is long-standing and she considers facilitation, listening, critical thinking, and teamwork important strengths. She is a member of both the Northern New England and the Massachusetts Chapters of the APA.

Judith taught for several decades in professional schools of architecture where attention to urban planning and community development are fundamental to the curriculum and where she honed her skills as a facilitator in leading classroom discussions. She received a B.A. from Binghamton University, an M.A. from UMASS Amherst, and holds a PhD in the history of architecture from Columbia University.

Lydia is the founder and CEO of Simplify the Journey LLC, an adult special needs consulting business for adults and those approaching adulthood with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including autism. She educates families on the financial benefits, supports, and services available to their loved one and provides strategies to maximize these financial benefits and guidance to access the supports and services necessary to create a meaningful life. She is available for one-on-one consultations, workshops, trainings, and speaking engagements.

Lydia resides in Andover with her husband Brian. They have four adult children, including two who have autism.

www.simplifythejourney.net

Nick DiSalvatore is an educator and wellness mentor based out of Beverly, MA. He holds a PhD in Systematic Theology from Boston College, and he teaches philosophy and theology in the Boston area, including at Merrimack College where he is a full-time professor. He has over a decade of experience mentoring young people in their transition into adulthood, with a focus on intellectual, moral, spiritual, and vocational development.

The Rev. Craig A. Phillips, Ph.D. is a retired Episcopal priest and Professor of Religion. He currently teaches as a Lecturer in Theology at St. Anselm College in Manchester, NH.

Craig is a member of the Rotary Club of Milford, NH, where he resides with his wife, Marguerite.

He graduated from Brown University, earned his Master of Divinity at Harvard University, and received his doctorate from Duke University. He has taught at many colleges and universities.

Craig also has served in a variety of ministry settings in the Episcopal Dioceses of Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

His blog may be found at https://craigphillips.co and his free Substack page at https://craigphillips.substack.com.

Fifteen years ago, Andrew joined ALKU as an intern. He was just trying to figure out who he was as a professional and where he could contribute to a new and exciting specialty staffing company recently founded. He had the opportunity to grow, lead, and learn from some of the best people in the business. His journey may sound unique, but he's proud to say it’s just business as usual at ALKU. ALKU is a company that develops talent from within, giving employees every chance to thrive and it's right here in Andover!

Community-driven collaboration is at the core of our work, and we focus on bringing employers, municipal leaders, and professionals together to expand opportunity. We partner closely with companies across the region to understand their workforce needs and build pathways that serve both businesses and the broader community. Veterans and Military Spouses bring strong, transferable skills that can directly support these businesses.  Casssandra will highlight how this approach can complement Andover’s economic growth efforts and support businesses of all sizes.

Although most widely known as a world Champion Archer who beat 2 countries in 12 languages, he is so much more than that. Sean is a modern day Robin Hood who uses his vast talents to help others whenever possible. A teacher of design and manufacturing for over 30 years, Sean has produced many of the products you see and use in the outdoors. When Sean witnessed an ice skating tragedy on a lake with multiple victims and first responders in peril, Sean immediately went to work on a solution.

Today, Sean will be discussing his patented Ice Rescue Tool for first responders. The ADK 3 in 1 Ice Rescue Tool is celebrated the worldover as the most effective and safe ice rescue tool ever built.

Sean is currently a Licensed Professional Outdoor Guide and the Hunting and Shooting Sports Specialist for Massachusetts Fisheries and Wildlife. He resides with his 3 boys in North Reading.

**Due to the inclement weather, the meeting for March 6th has been canceled. Stay safe!

Samer Abouhamad is a Boston-based adventurer, long-distance cyclist, and motivational speaker. Between 2022 and 2025, he completed a 46,000-mile solo cycling journey across six continents, traveling fully self-supported through 61 countries. Now back home, he shares lessons on resilience, navigating uncertainty, and the power of human connection with companies, schools, and community groups. His talk, Pedaling Over Impossible, highlights stories from the road and the mindset shifts that helped him transform a dream into a reality.  

Enjoy Irish music, Irish eyes, Irish laughter, Irish history and maybe a leprechaun or two! 

Lazarus House Ministry has 50+ full and part-time staff, 5000+ volunteers, and 6500 donors working together to serve the most vulnerable people of Lawrence, MA – people struggling with material poverty, homelessness and food insecurity. We are a community.  Gail will bring her team to speak about opportunities for everyone to participate and ask questions about areas that are of interest to them.

Abigail (Abbe) Wertz is the Trauma Program Manager at MerrimackHealth in Lawrence, a role she has held since 2020 after more than two decades of service as an Emergency Room nurse. With 23 years of frontline ER experience and 13 years as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Abbe’ career centers on trauma informed patient care and community safety.

In the role of Trauma Program Manager Abbe is active in the Merrimack Valley in injury prevention and education: teaching Stop the Bleed classes in schools and community groups to help the layperson identify and take steps to control severe bleeding while waiting for 911, organizing and supporting town Bike Rodeos to promote safe riding and helmet use, and sponsoring a biannual car seat safety check in Lawrence where Car Seat Patient Safety Technicians check the installation and appropriate size and condition of car seats.

A resident of Haverhill for the past 27 years, Abbe is active in the community primarily in the area of food insecurity. Abbe is also the mother of four adult sons and one granddaughter. She spends her free time happily working in her flower and veggie gardens and walking her dogs.

Aqueous Consultants is a Professional Engineering firm that specializes in providing our clients with irrigation, water resources, rainwater harvesting, alternative water design, and water feature design solutions. Founded by Michael Igo, PE in 2014 in Andover, and joined full-time by his spouse and partner Andrea Igo, PE in 2016, the firm’s passion and desire to provide efficient water systems for architects, engineers, and end-users has made Aqueous a trusted partner for our clients.

By engineering systems that promote water conservation and efficiency, we lessen the dependence on drinking water, preserve ecological balance, and watch the economic bottom line. We are fortunate to have worked on some of the most prominent institutional, commercial, and residential construction projects around the United States working for the most sought-after architects, developers, and engineers. Reaching as many as 8 employees in 2025, Aqueous always seeks continued growth and forecasts a bright future with a talented staff and expanding satisfied customer base for our engineering and consulting services.

Andrea and Mike have lived in Andover (Ballardvale) for 19 years and have two sons at Andover High School.

The Rotary Club of Andover annually welcomes the Town Manager to address members and provide a Town Meeting preview.