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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
Mar 10, 2023
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Legislative Update
Mar 31, 2023
Tram Nguyen is the State Representative for the 18th Essex District, which includes parts of Andover, Boxford, North Andover, and Tewksbury. She is a first-generation Vietnamese American immigrant and was the first person in her family to attend college and law school. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Tufts University and a Juris Doctor from Northeastern University School of Law. From the start of her legal career until she took office, Nguyen worked at Greater Boston Legal Services as a legal aid attorney and advocated for domestic violence survivors, workers, seniors, veterans, and children. She also engaged in legislative advocacy and worked with statewide coalitions, lawmakers, and lawmaking bodies to push for laws that address issues of racial and economic justice and protect the rights of the most vulnerable populations. Nguyen was elected into office in November 2018 as the first Vietnamese American woman to serve in the Massachusetts Legislature, and she is committed to public service and continues advocating for others. As an attorney, she received the Lawrence Bar Association Merit Award, the Vietnamese American Bar Association Public Service Award, the Reginald Heber Smith Award for innovation and excellence in legal advocacy, and the UAW Social Justice Award. As a legislator, she's received the Women's Empowerment Award (2019), Asian American Women Political Initiative Legislator of the Year Award (2019), YDMA Young Democratic Elected of the Year Award (2020), Council of State Government 20 under 40 Award (2020), NewDEAL Leader (2021), Gabby Giffords Rising Star Award from EMILY's List (Nominee, 2021), Caring Bear Award from the Caring Force of the Providers' Council (2021), Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance Legislator of the Year Award (2022), and YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts Tribute to Women Award Recipient (2022). |
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Visit to Melmark - 461 River Rd. Andover
Apr 07, 2023
Melmark is a multi-state, nationally recognized provider of special education, clinical and consultation services, vocational training, and adult day and residential programs. We deliver highly individualized and effective, evidence-based services utilizing the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) while emphasizing personal achievement. Parking is available in the Melmark lot. Enter through the front entrance, follow the walkway to the far left end of the building and enter the school there, following signage to The Clavin Center. The Clavin Center is down the stairs. Restrooms are there as well. |
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Life of an Artist
Apr 14, 2023
Dave Drino's approach to painting comprises a blend of academic training along with the influence of the Cape Ann School and the Boston School of painters of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Dave’s passion is painting outdoors, on location in all seasons of the year throughout New England. He then continues to work and complete his paintings in his north light studio. He studied studio painting at the New Hampshire Institute of Art. Dave is a juried member of the Northshore Arts Association in Gloucester, The Rockport Art Association and Museum in Rockport MA and the Copley Society of Art in Boston MA. He was selected as a featured artist for the 2020 and 2021 Cape Ann National Plein -Air Art Festival. Dave was selected as the Artist-in-Residence at the Whistler House Museum in Lowell in 2015 and 2016. Dave’s works are owned by individual collectors as well as a number of institutions such as, City of Lowell(City Hall); Lahey Clinic; Enterprise Bank; Boston Partners Financial Group; Lowell Community Health Center; MKtix Company and Toast Vodka among others. Among the many venues where Dave has exhibited are: Massachusetts State House, Boston MA; Bristol Art Museum, Bristol Rhode Island; Guild of Boston Artist, Newbury St Boston; Copley Art Society, Boston; Whistler House Museum of Art, Lowell MA; Andover Historical Society, Andover MA; Rockport AA and Museum, Rockport MA; NSAA, Gloucester MA; St Botoloph Club, Boston and the New Hampshire Institute of Art in Manchester NH.
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Andover Town Meeting Preview
Apr 21, 2023
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Perfect Finish! Celebrate a Winning Season
Apr 28, 2023
Join us as Anodver Rotary celebrates a winnig season! From the Boston Globe: "From the moment the Andover girls’ basketball team lost in last year’s Division 1 final, they were determined on making it back to the Tsongas Center and reversing the outcome. Anna Foley sat in the locker room after the defeat to Springfield Central and vowed she would return victorious as a senior. Friday night, the top-seeded Golden Warriors completed their perfect revenge tour with a 55-51 victory over Bishop Feehan in this year’s championship game. The triumph capped Andover’s undefeated 26-0 season and delivered the program its sixth state title, including a 2020 co-championship." |
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Introducing: The Pink Cloud Connect
May 05, 2023
"The Pink Cloud Connect is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization on a mission to aid in relapse prevention while igniting social change and promoting wellness within the community." The Pink Cloud Connect is igniting social change by educating the public about mental health, addiction, recovery, and the resources available to those in need. We aim to connect our peers to the vast variety of help readily available while breaking stigmas in real time within the community.
*according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. |
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Exploring the Rotary International and Peace Corps Partnership
May 12, 2023
Megan Keil has been working as a Regional Recruiter for the Peace Corps since January of 2020, covering |
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May 18, 2023
Andover Rotary Citizens Who Care Thursday, May 18, 2023 6-9 PM Andover Country Club Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased here: https://Citizenswhocare.eventbrite.com. |
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May 18, 2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Citizens Who Care is Andover's longest running program that honors outstanding community volunteers. Since 1996 the Rotary Club of Andover has honored 10 people each year who have contributed to the local community through their extraordinary volunteer contributions. In 2009, the Club added the Educator of the Year and Student of the Year awards to Citizens Who Care. Updates, tickets, and sponsorship information will be posted here. |
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Juneteenth 2023
Jun 02, 2023
Denise Wynn, Chair of Andover's Juneteenth Celebratibu will join us to share news and infoamtion on Andover's Juneteenth Celebration which will celebrates the Black experience of resilience, strength and achievement. Monday, June 19th, 4 - 7 PM at Andover's Youth Center Come spend the holiday with us and learn about the Black experience through the following activities: Keynote speaker - Mr. Ralph Bledsoe Musical Performances Guest Speakers Juneteenth inspired foods Vendor tables Family, fun and games - trivia prizes! NEW THIS YEAR - Embodied Social Justice Workshop 4 - 5 PM |
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Alzheimer's Association - Here for you
Jun 09, 2023
Autumn has worked for the Alzheimer's Association for 9 years. In her time at the Association, she has worked on the endurance athletic program (Boston Marathon team and Falmouth Road Race) and managed the RIDE to End Alzheimer's cycling event as well as the Foxborough Walk to End Alzheimer's at Patriot Place. In 2019 she was promoted to oversee the Andover Walk to End Alzheimer's. She raises awareness for Alzheimer's and dementia education, helps connect individuals impacted by Alzheimer's to support services, and raises funds to provide those support services so they're at no cost to those who need them. |
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Legislative Update
Jun 16, 2023
Senator Barry Finegold was elected in 2018 to represent the Second Essex and Middlesex District which then included Andover, Dracut, Lawrence, and Tewksbury, a seat he previously held from 2010 to 2015. He currently serves as the Chair of the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. As a result of the 2020 census, the Second Essex and Middlesex District now encompasses all of Andover, Tewksbury, Wilmington, Merrimac and Amesbury, as well as large swathes of Haverhill (wards 1–7) and North Andover (precincts 1-6). Barry Finegold was raised in Andover and Tewksbury and attended public school in both towns. He played football at Andover High School and went on to play for Franklin and Marshall College in Pennsylvania. He graduated from F&M with a major in government and a business concentration. Once he returned to Andover, Barry ran for the Board of Selectmen, taking on longtime incumbents to win and become the youngest Selectman in the town’s history at age 24. A year later, he won election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives representing the 17th Essex District consisting of parts of Andover, Tewksbury and Lawrence. He was the youngest member of his freshman class of legislators. Working during the day and going to class at night, Barry put himself through Massachusetts School of Law in Andover and was admitted to the Massachusetts bar the same year he graduated. At age 29, he founded the law firm of Dalton & Finegold in Andover. He continues to work as a partner at the firm, which specializes in real estate, estate planning and corporate law. Barry’s law practice is not his only connection to small business— his wife Amy was a longtime small business owner in Andover, owning and operating Dresscode for 13 years from 2004 - 2017. When he is not running his business or legislating, you can find Barry coaching youth sports in Andover where he coaches both hockey and football. Barry lives in Andover with his wife, Amy, three children, Ava, Ella and Max, and the newest member of the Finegold family, Otis the bulldog." |
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Andover Rotary Club Turnover Meeting
Jun 23, 2023
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Jul 08, 2023 7:15 AM - 1:30 PM
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PLAY it forward, Andover, Pickleball and Special Olympics
Jul 14, 2023
Gale Murray lives in Andover, Massachusetts, is an active member of three non-profit boards and recent retiree of American City Business Journals. While at ACBJ, Gale held several senior leadership roles including Vice President of The Business Journals and Publisher of The Boston Business Journal. The base of Gale’s non profit work is focused on movements of people creating a new world of inclusion, support and community, where every single person is accepted and welcomed and through mentorship is given the tools to thrive. Gale is a board member of Special Olympics Massachusetts, SCORE Foundation and Junior Achievement Massachusetts. She is also a mentor for JA at Esperanza and Lawrence High School. Gale’s business experience in sales and management includes strategic business planning, relationship management, marketing and new business development. She has been a strong advocate for local business through her years of work at The Business Journal’s, where the reporting, research, events and mentoring were primarily focused on open doors for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Gale holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and business administration from Purdue University and spent 40 years in publishing, starting her career with Dow Jones prior to The Business Journals. |
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Trails, Deers and Rivers....Oh My!
Jul 21, 2023
The Town of Andover's Conservation team, Bob Douglas, Ben Meade and Lynn Viselli will enlighten Club members on the role of the Conseravtion Department. The Andover Conservation Commission aims to protect Andover’s natural resources in accordance with the state law and the Town’s Wetlands Protection Bylaw, Article XIV, and to act as trustees in perpetuity of the Town’s conservation land. As of 2021, there are over 2,200 acres of protected land that are held in the care and custody of the Andover Conservation Commission. This land is managed and stewarded by the Conservation Division, with the assistance of the Department of Public Works and a large network of dedicated volunteer land stewards. Andover’s conservation areas are critical to supporting clean air and water, wildlife habitat, and recreational amenities for the community.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTWe respectfully acknowledge that Andover conservation land has been established on the territory of many Indigenous peoples, who have stewarded this land for hundreds of generations. With gratitude to the Andover Center for History & Culture for their guidance, we acknowledge the harmful effect colonization and violent systemic and cultural inequities have had on our understanding of Indigenous identity and terminology. Andover was home to the Pennacook people as early as 6000 BCE, and we honor their past, present, and emerging leaders |
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Creating Community Through Sharing Stories
Jul 28, 2023
Creating Community Through Sharing Stories Alex is a 2023 graduate of Andover High School. He will be matriculating at Tufts University this fall. He plans to major in cultural anthropology and applied math. Alex is currently an intern for the Andover Center for History and Culture. Together, they collaborated to develop a process for the collection of oral histories. He wrote a manual outlining the procedure for future oral history projects. In the last 18 months, he has been collecting the stories of 50 Andover residents and community members. These stories have supported the creation and curation of community connections between the diverse Andover residents and beyond. As a lifelong resident of Andover, Alex has been involved in many activities including: the Andover Public Schools math team since second grade; AHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Club; AHS Orchestra; and AHS Esports. He has also been a math tutor since he was in seventh grade, and worked at Kaleidoscope for three summers. Alex has received recognition in a variety of areas including: being an American Invitational Mathematics Examination 2021 and 2022 qualifier, MathCounts 2019 state qualifier, AP Scholar, National Honor Society Member, GGLeagues 2021 Esports League champion, and a recipient of the 2023 Andona scholarship. |
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Greater Lawrence Family Health Center
Aug 04, 2023
Guy Fish, MD is committed to equitable improvement in the health of communities through innovation. In 2021, Dr. Fish became CEO of the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, an FQHC serving 65,000 patients in Lawrence, MA. GLFHC’s residency also graduates leaders in community-based integrated care. Guy’s career spans multiple subsectors from direct patient care to Wall Street. He sits on the boards of several healthcare startups focused on innovations in care. Dr. Fish was acting CEO of NextPhase Therapeutics, and Cellanyx Diagnostics. Guy was a leader at Fletcher Spaght, Inc., a healthcare strategy consulting firm, and Fletcher Spaght Ventures, its healthcare investment vehicle. As chairman of the board of Altarum Institute and treasurer of the Harvard Alumni Association, Dr. Fish has been very active in social justice and anti-racism. Guy is a Trustee of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and chairman of the Medical Education Committee. With a BA from Harvard and his MD from Yale, Dr. Fish practiced Internal Medicine in Delaware before earning his MBA at Yale. Dr. Fish is a co-author on patents and publications. Guy has run the Boston Marathon twice. |
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Veteran's Northeast Outreach Center
Aug 11, 2023
Veterans Northeast Outreach Center, a registered 501 (c)(3) community based, Veteran focused, non-profit based in Haverhill, MA, provides a full continuum of care to Veterans and their families in Essex, Middlesex and Barnstable Counties in Massachusetts and Rockingham and Hillsborough Counties in New Hampshire. |
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Aug 19, 2023 7:15 AM - 1:30 PM
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Bread & Roses - Fighting food insecurity in the Merrimack Valley since 1980
Aug 25, 2023
Jessica holds a Master’s Degree in Substance Abuse Counseling and has worked in the nonprofit field for over 13 years. She has lived in the Merrimack Valley since 2004 and has worked in the nonprofit arena within the region since 2010. Jessica has worked extensively with individuals facing addiction, incarceration, homelessness, and mental illness. She remains steadfast in her passion for social justice and economic equity for all. |
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