Spoke ~ November 8, 2022 (Nov 09, 2022)

President

Claire Kallelis

President Elect

Jen Close

Vice President

Carolyn Shapiro

Immediate Past President

Joe Amico

Treasurer

Bill Henning

Secretary

Richard Eisner

Director

Kristen Armstrong

Director

Marie Cardillo

Director

Timothy Clarke

Director

Jason Consalvo

Director

Ryan Guilmartin

Director

Rick Jakious

Director

Leslie Levesque

Director

Francesca Little

Director

Rinus Oosthoek

Director

Jane Stirgwolt

This week at rotary...

DREA RHOADES

Senior Development Officer at Citizens Inn

Our speaker this week was Drea Rhoades who works as a Senior Development Officer at Citizens Inn. She explained to the Salem Rotary all of the programs at this wonderful organization as well as the upcoming plans. Citizens Inn aims to break the patterns of instability that lead to homelessness and hunger for every individual served. Their programs equip clients with the tools necessary to unlock opportunities to live with financial independence by providing long-term, individualized solutions. Citizens Inn provides shelter and comprehensive support services to 35 families at a time in their shelters, Inn Between and Inn Transition, and provides nourishment to nearly 6,000 individuals annually through their pantry and community meals program, Haven from Hunger.

Citizens Inn has planned several improvements. Haven for Hunger has been undergoing renovations recently, the largest capital project in the history of Citizens Inn. It will increase their capacity, allowing them to serve a greater number of individuals experiencing food insecurity, broaden the scope of services they provide, and to address the challenges facing their clients.

The reconstruction of four housing units and the playground at their Inn Between shelter will dignify and enrich their clients’ experience, as well enhance safety and accessibility. They also have a newly established Resource Center at Haven from Hunger that will be staffed with homelessness prevention and system navigator roles, as well as supplies and technology, to meet clients where they are and help them overcome whatever obstacles they are facing.

Citizens Inn provides families in shelter with more than a roof over their heads. There are comprehensive offerings such as mental health counseling and their Children’s Enrichment program equip clients with the tools necessary for long-term stability.

Local partnerships have always been vital to the Citizen’s Inn’s delivery of holistic, compassionate services to individuals in crisis. This support is needed now more than ever. Support and advocacy are critical as they expand their services and physical spaces to mirror the demands of the community. Citizens Inn relies on philanthropy to fund 100% of Haven for Hunger and their special shelter programs. Drea is always available to give tours to interested parties.

Club updates

Next week we will be having a Membership Campaign at our weekly meeting. There will be w Fenway Park theme.

Congratulations to Viktoria Talebian and yet another amazing fun and fellowship event. Kinky Boots was a smashing success!

Harrison and Graham Consalvo spoke to the Salem Rotary about some greenery that they are selling, and they found a few takers! According to our sources, this success likely came from the cologne they put on before coming to Rotary to show off. For those curious about the proper way to apply such cologne, the boys claimed that under the arms and on the belly are the best locations.

PAY ONLINE!

You can now pay for your 50/50 Raffle tickets and Happy Dollars with your credit card. Scan the QR Code and fill out the information on the Toast website.

VisIting Rotarians & Guests

Today our Club welcomed Jason Lang and our speaker this week. Kerri Consalvo attended as well as sons Graham and Harrison.

ROTARIAN NEWS

Bruce Whear recently attend a celebration of life for one of his long time friends which inspired him to take on teaching at Marblehead Little Theater.

Jason Consalvo has taken on the role as den leader of local Cub Scouts which now has six boys and one girl. The club recently designed a flag for pack meeting.

Club Announcements and events

HOLIDAY PARTY

Hawthorne Hotel

December 2, 2022

More details to follow but be sure to mark your calendars!

Robert C. Wood Memorial heroes celebration

Thursday, November 10^th will be our annual Rotary Foundation event, but this year we are renaming it the “ROBERT C. WOOD MEMORIAL HEROES CELEBRATION” in honor and memory of our friend, the late Past District Governor Bob Wood (2018-19). This event will be starting at 5:30 PM at the Danversport. President Claire Kallelis and Mike McLaughlin will be attending and encourage you to join them! The evening will include a social hour, silent auction, dinner, and Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) presentations. Tickets are $75/person.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

TURKEY DRIVE

Next Week

Salem Rotary

Turkey Drive begins next week which is cash collection for the North Shore Moving Market. This organization provides home delivery of food to elderly and shut ins, as well as pet food. Rotarians may donate at our next meeting using sign up sheet.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

At Rotary, we understand that cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is essential to realizing our vision of a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change.

We value diversity and celebrate the contributions of people of all backgrounds, across age, ethnicity, race, color, disability, learning style, religion, faith, socioeconomic status, culture, marital status, languages spoken, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity as well as differences in ideas, thoughts, values, and beliefs.

Recognizing that individuals from certain groups have historically experienced barriers to membership, participation, and leadership, we commit to advancing equity in all aspects of Rotary, including in our community partnerships, so that each person has the necessary access to resources, opportunities, networks, and support to thrive.

We believe that all people hold visible and invisible qualities that inherently make them unique, and we strive to create an inclusive culture where each person knows they are valued and belong.

In line with our value of integrity, we are committed to being honest and transparent about where we are in our DEI journey as an organization, and to continuing to learn and do better.