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Organized February 10, 1918 The Bulletin | January 15, 2021
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2020-2021 EXECUTIVES & BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sesay Johnson, President
JoAnne Woods-Young, President Elect
Tina White, Vice President
Christine Beaudoin, Treasurer
Elizabeth Ferreira, Asst. Treasurer
John Corliss, Secretary
Michael Cali, Asst. Secretary
Thomas Samaras Jr, Bulletin Editor
Tom Sampson, Sergeant at Arms
Sisto Volpe, Asst. Sergeant at Arms
Mark Ferreira, Past President
DIRECTORS 2019-2021 Heather Hanson-Moran, Dick Pearson, Timothy Ehlers
DIRECTORS 2020-2022 Richard Hynes, Richard Hooke, Cheryl Showstack
PRESIDENT’S 1YEAR DIRECTORS Elaine Reiser, Joanna McCarthy, Jeffrey Charnel
VIRTUAL MEETING DATES
Regular Meeting
Date Time
Thursday January 28, 2021 12 Noon Thursday February 11, 2021 12 Noon
Regular Meeting - Charitable and Educational Presentation
Time TBD 12 Noon
Board of Directors Meeting
Date Time Tuesday, February 2, 2020 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 2, 2020 7:00 PM
The Rotary Club of Brockton is a group of citizen leaders who meet to network and engage in public service projects. We grant scholarships to local students and we fund many local charities. Through Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation, we support worldwide projects like the eradication of polio. If you are interested in learning more about our wonderful organization, please join us for the Virtual Zoom meeting.
Mailing Address
PO Box 537 Brockton, MA 02302
www.brocktonrotry.org www.rotary.org
www.rotary7950.com
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“Service Above Self”
2021-2022 Roster
President- JoAnne Woods Young President Elect- Tina White Vice President-Joanna McCarthy Treasurer- Christine Beaudoin Assistant Treasurer- Elizabeth Ferreira Secretary- Michael Cali Assistant Secretary- Bisi Oyarekua Bulletin Editor- Heather Hanson Moran Sergeant at Arms- Tom Sampson Assistant Sergeant at Arms- Sisto Volpe Past President- Sesay Johnson Directors Jeffrey Charnel, Dick Pearson, Timothy Ehlers Directors Richard Hynes, Richard Hooke, Cheryl Showstack Presidents 1 Year Directors Elaine Reiser, Eric Lutz, Gary Oman
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“Service Above Self”
Jan. 28, 2021
Speaker: Brendan Monahan,
Father Bill's & MainSpring,
Corporate & Foundation
Relations Specialist
A seasoned non-profit professional and fundraiser, Brendan
Monahan serves as Corporate and Foundation Relations
Specialist at Father Bill's & MainSpring (FBMS), the leading
service provider for individuals and families experiencing
homelessness in Brockton, and Southern Massachusetts. In
this capacity, Brendan works with private foundations,
corporations, and community/civic groups to build lasting
partnerships in support of FBMS’ mission to prevent and end
homelessness in the region. A firm believer in leveraging his
communication skills in support of causes he believes in, he
has done similar work on behalf of Dana-Farber Cancer
Institute and The Jimmy Fund, the United Way of Greater
Plymouth County, and his alma mater Stonehill
College, where he studied history and criminology.
Speakers
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FEBRUARY 11, 2021
SPEAKER: MARIA UNDA
GODDARD FOUNDATION The Goddard Foundation is a private, non-profit, charitable
foundation. We serve the city of Brockton,
Massachusetts and the surrounding towns of Bridgewater,
East Bridgewater, Easton, Raynham, Stoughton and West
Bridgewater.
The Foundation provides donations and grants to non-profit
and educational organizations for health-related programs.
The Foundation funds scholarships to high school and
college students who are pursuing their education in the
healthcare arena. The Foundation also funds the Judge
Robert S. Prince Scholarship which is awarded to a student
who has been accepted to, or is enrolled in a graduate school
program.
Speakers
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FROM ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
Meeting Time: 12 Noon
January is Vocational Service Month
Vocational Service is one of Rotary’s Avenues of Service.
Through Vocational Service we:
– Serve others by using our unique skills to address community needs
– Empower others through training and skill development
– Inspire others to act with integrity by following Rotary’s guiding principles
The Rotary Club of Brockton is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Regular Virtual Zoom Meeting Time: Thursday, January 14 - 12 Noon Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98409868391?pwd=L0FnR1BJL1VDbnlxL2lzM3k2WDJTQT09 Meeting ID: 984 0986 8391 Passcode: Brockton One tap mobile +16465588656,,98409868391#,,,,,,0#,,57678135# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 984 0986 8391 Passcode: 57678135
UPCOMING SERVICE
OBLIGATIONS
Invocation Jan 14, Joe McCool
Jan 28, TBD
International &
District News
Zoom
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Online April 29 - May 1
The district conference committee has regretfully but unanimously decided that this year's event must be held online rather than in person due to the continuing pandemic.
Dates are Thursday and Friday evenings, April 29 and 30, and Saturday morning, May 1. Exact times, speaker and breakout schedules, and registration information will be posted soon.
The Conference is now virtual
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2021
It’s a New Year, full of Happy News!
First Paul Harris of the Year Presented to Fellow Rotarian David Frenette Congratulations David!
A few reply’s from Rotarians and Friends! Love reading the Rotary news. Wondering how other old timers are doing? Especially the Presidents. Ed Lyons Back at you, be safe and stay healthy. Barbara Dixon You folks have a Terrific Newsletter! Happy New Year! Stay well. Charlene J. Jarest, Governor 2020/2021 District 7950 Happy New Year! All the best for 2021. Gary Oman Happy New Year!!! Miss you Everyone is safe and well! I hope you all are doing well, Brian Droukas
Thank you to PP Lew Victor for sharing the Rotary Holiday Parade Float from the Downtown Brockton History Museum.
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The friendly city Taipei invites you to the Rotary International Convention
June 12 to 16, 2021.
The Convention is the perfect place to discover new opportunities for service and friendship.
We are from the 12 Hosting Districts in Taiwan with around 35,000 Rotarians, anxious to show you our
hospitality and warmest welcome. The charm of Taipei lies in its vibrant spirit, enthusiasm, diversified culture,
culinary delights and much more. The innovation and ongoing developments in Taiwan have also attracted
people from all over the world.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
We would like to inform you that the 2020-2021 Annual Dues Bill and Invoices went out by email on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. If you didn’t receive it or need a copy of the invoice or prefer a paper copy, please contact Christine by email: [email protected]. Any questions please contact Christine or Elizabeth.
We are pleased to inform you that you can now “Make a Donation” and pay “Happy Bucks” using Brockton Rotary Cash app account. Scan the barcode with your smartphone or search for “Brockton Rotary Club C&E” on the Cash App on your mobile device. You can download Cash App from your mobile device apps store for free, i.e. if you don’t have it installed. You can also send checks for “Happy Bucks” to our PO Box – make note in memo that it is for Happy Bucks.
CLUB WEBSITE
We are also making improvements to our website www.brocktonrotary.org. We are encouraging Rotarians to take a moment and visit the site and provide feedback.
Anyone who would like information and/or pictures to be featured in “The Bulletin” please contact Heather Hanson at [email protected]
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