This week at Salem Rotary, we had time to for fellowship and to gather as committees since we had no speaker. President Carolyn Shapiro put together a slideshow reviewing some of our recent successes as a Rotary club. The slideshow included photos of Alexander Falk's visit with his Cybertruck last week. Rotarians also volunteered at the Luau themed Senior Prom, which was a smashing success. Carolyn took a stroll by our plantings on Washington Street en route to the Cardboard Boat Regatta. Speaking of which, the Salem Rotary had a great boat according to Jen. It was named the Gingerly Rascal from Moby Dick. According to Jen, it was a solid boat that could have made it well beyond the three required races. Jen's muscles, however, could not. In related news, Good Witch's boat did not make it very far, sinking almost immediately. The House of the Seven Gables' boat made to look like a coffin kept capsizing, clearly looking for an early grave. In the end, two awards were given to Rotarian boats. The Promote the Boat paid Jen back for the costs of the boat construction. Overall, the winner was the Salem Partnership and Daddy's Money won the time trial.
We received a thank you note from Scholarship recipient Jacob. New rosters were passed out this week. Be sure to come by and get yours if you were unable to get one. We have sent a letter to Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick to be this year's parade's Grand Marshall. Stay tuned!
Wow, Saturday was a banner day for Salem Rotarians at the Cardboard Boat Regatta on Derby Beach! Some competing....Some cheering! Congrats to everyone who participated!
Shown in photos: Dakota Russell, Bob Anthony, Jen Close, Ashley Tina
Photos courtesy of Rinus Oosthoek, Carolyn Shapiro, Jen Close
CALENDAR WINNER!
Tyler Hains sold by Tyler Hains
50:50 RAFFLE
Pot: $640
Players: Tyler Hains and Leslie Levesque (who apparently has difficulty with basic math) played
No winner this week!
What does a rabbit have for breakfast?
IHOP
VISITING ROTARIANS & GUESTS
None this week
ROTARY NEWS
Purple Pigs for Polio
World Polio Day is just twelve weeks from now - 24 October 2024 ...what is your club doing to END POLIO NOW? Whether you're planning a plunge, pizza for polio or another fun activity to raise awareness of eradicating polio, let's get the word out! Perhaps you might want to share your creative ideas with our District Newsletter so that others may benefit and help make this the year that we eradicate Polio.
And if you are looking for ideas, the Marblehead Rotary Club has had great success with a rather simple idea: Purple Pigs for Polio! Each week Purple Piggy Banks adorn our luncheon tables, and Rotarians and guests are invited to feed them with spare pocket change and/or green, leafy bills. You would be surprised how much these pigs can consume! Last year alone, their bellies were filled with almost $4,000 from weekly feedings and Happy Dollars during the month of October. With the Gates Foundation, 2:1 match, that's almost $12,000 raised to continue our global polio eradication effort. If you're interested in Purple Piggy Banks for your club, Amazon links where you can find purple pigs in various sizes (we use the larger pigs on our tables) follow:
District Governor Tom is pleased to announce that we have secured the sponsorship for the next Rotaplast Mission to Cebu in the Philippines. We will be departing on March 8, 2025, and returning on March 23, 2025. Rotaplast is a Rotary adjacent organization, started and supported by Rotarians worldwide. Their mission is to alleviate the suffering of children with facial deformities in low-income countries through free corrective plastic surgeries (cleft lip and palate). This is a great opportunity for clubs to be part of an international service mission. We hope that all clubs will contribute to raising our goal of $85K. We also need volunteers to come with us. Contact PDG Terry Curran at TerryCurran7930@gmail.com or call at 617-501-3521 if you are interested or have any questions.
ROTARIAN NEWS...
Jane Stirwolt gave money on behalf of Nick Helides who took a planned a fishing trip with Gary, who had a nephew out to visit
Jason Consalvo was present but not happy
Leslie Levesque excitedly announced a fundraiser benefitting the Phoenix School called An Evening at the Gables on September 13.
Joe Amico went on a road trip to Michigan with Jim. Stayed overnight in Niagara Falls, checking one more item off the old bucket list. Drove to Lansing and Grand Rapids, where they turned over the keys of the car to Joe's sister-in-law. They flew home.
Club Announcements
Service Opportunities
DCF Picnic
August 22 5:30
Salem Willows Park
The DCF Picnic is coming up soon. With construction ongoing at the Plummer Home, we are looking at hosting the event at the Salem Willows once again while also working with the Manchester Essex Rotary Club.
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salem End of Summer Camp Party
August 23 3-5:30
Splaine Park
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salem is wrapping another summer of fun and education with a party either at Splaine Park or at their main facility located at 29 Highland Ave. A few volunteers are needed to help clean up. Contact Joanne Scott if you are interested.
LifeBridge Dinner
September 10
56 Margin Street
The next LifeBridge dinner is coming up in early September. Menu is TBD. Contact Rick Jakious if you are interested.
Salem Pantry
October 5 or October 12 10am-12pm
Shetland Park
We are planning on an event in late September on a Saturday at the Salem Pantry warehouse. Stay tuned!
Fun and Fellowship
Dutch Drinks
September 6 at 5 pm
Location TBD
The Dutch part: Everyone is responsible for their own drink/food bill, which is very different from a Dutch oven.
18 Washington Square
Salem, MA 01970 United States of America
NOTE: The fourth Tuesday of the month is an evening meeting, beginning at 5:15 p.m.
If you are interested in learning more about Salem Rotary, please email president@salemrotary.com.
DCF Picnic
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salem End of Summer Camp Party
Dutch Drinks
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