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Service Above Self

Legacy Members meet Thursdays at 12:15
Parish of the Epiphany

70 Church St.
Winchester, MA 01890
United States of America

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2019 Winchester Rotary Golf Tournament

SAVE THE DATE

The Rotary Club of Winchester
31st Annual Charity Golf Tournament
May 20, 2019

To Register or Sponsor Visit:

www.winchesterrotarygolf.com

Winchester Country Club
468 Mystic Street
Winchester, MA 01890

We would like to thank all of our sponsors
for their ongoing support

WINCHESTER ROTARY SEEKING MAJOR GIFT APPLICATIONS

The Rotary Club of Winchester is pleased to announce that it has opened the Club’s Major Gifts Program for 2019. In 2014, the Rotary Club of Winchester established a major gifts program for grants of $10,000 and above. Major gifts provide significant and sustainable benefits for the greater Winchester Community. Past recipients include Winchester Foundation for Education Excellence and the Griffin Museum. Applicants must be charitable organizations possessing a 501(c) 3 designation serving the Winchester community. The Rotary Club of Winchester is open to making up to $30,000 available as a major gift or gifts in 2019. Click here for more Information and Application. All applications must be received no later than April 15, 2019.

2019 Scholarship Applications Process Now Open

The Rotary Club of Winchester is pleased to announce that applications for the 2019 scholarships are now available. https://winchesterrotary.org/SitePage/scholarship-application Through the Winchester Rotary Charitable Fund the local Rotary Club will be awarding one or more scholarships this year.

The scholarships are endowed from three separate funds that honor the memory and contributions to Rotary by Charles C. Parkhurst, Harry Chefalo and John Murphy along with his wife Mary.

This year the Rotary Club will be giving scholarships to selected student(s) which will be awarded on the basis of participation in community service projects that best demonstrate the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self”. This service can be local, regional and/or international in scope.

To be eligible a student must be a high school senior, a resident of Winchester, and graduating in 2019 from a public, private, parochial or vocational/technical high school. The student must also be accepted to an accredited institution of higher learning or an accredited technical/vocational school training program.

All applications must be Post Marked no later than March 30, 2019.

SUPPORT 2019 POLAR PLUNGE

We're fundraising for Rotary District 7930's Polar Plunge to eradicate polio on February 9, 2019. With a snow date of February 16th.

We will be plunging at 11:00 am into the frigid waters of the Atlantic Ocean at Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester. Sign up to plunge, donate to a plunger or be a cheerleader. Your support will Make a Difference.

Your donation will be matched 2-1 from the Gates Foundation. Help our Club reach our goal!

Donate today https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/polio/team/Winchester

DUNLEAVY HONORED AS UNSUNG HERO

Winchester Rotary's Unsung Hero John Dunleavy was honored at Thursday's District Unsung Heroes Dinner for his years of dedication and work as Manager of the High School football team, hockey team, and lacrosse team. John received a Paul Harris award and a standing ovation from the crowd. John was very honored to receive the award. Congratulations John!

Principal Grant Smith Awarded Community Paul Harris

The Rotary Club of Winchester is pleased to announce that Principal Grant Smith from the Vinson Owen School is the recipient of the Club's first Honorable Paul Harris Fellow Award. Principal Smith will be honored at a luncheon November 1. The public is invited to the luncheon and can register to attend here https://winchesterrotary.org/event/community-paul-harris-luncheon/

The Paul Harris Fellowship Award is one of the highest honors Rotary can give to an individual. In addition to the recipient's recognition exemplifying the highest ideals that Rotary places in “SERVICE ABOVE SELF, “ this award also includes a donation in the recipient’s name to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International which supports Rotary’s world-wide programs.

Paul Harris was the founder of Rotary International and Rotarians worldwide strive to earn the honor of a Paul Harris Fellow.

Please join us in congratulating Principal Smith!

Interact Club Eye Glass Drive a Success!

The Interact Club of the Rotary Club of Winchester recently held a successful eye glass drive, donating more than 325 pairs of eye glasses to the Woburn Lions Club for their Sight Program. The high school students in the Interact Club chose an eye glass drive as their spring community service project. The students worked with local Winchester businesses and organizations such as the Winchester Library, the Jenks Center, the Fuller Cup, and Winchester Community Music School as drop off locations, in addition to collecting glasses as Winchester High School.

Service Membership In Full Swing!

DON'T MISS THE FUN! JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT SERVICE MEMBERSHIP MEETING AT FIRST HOUSE PUB September 18 @ 5:30!

PASSING OF THE GAVEL ! ! !

The Gavel has been passed ..

Congratulations to

Steve Mix , Past President 2017 - 18

and Incoming

President Rich Mucci 2018 - 19

KEAN AND RUSSELL HONORED AT DISTRICT DINNER

On Thursday, June 14, several members attended the District Installation Dinner. Jack Kean and Laurie Russell were both honored by the District. Jack was honored as Winchester Rotarian of the Year and Laurie received a Paul Harris Award for her work in the District as the District Governor's Chief of Staff. Congratulations to both Laurie and Jack on the well deserved honors! Rich Mucci was also installed as the next President of Club.

CONGRATULATION JACK KEAN !

We are proud to hear that

JACK KEAN

has been chosen as

the Winchester

Rotarian of the Year !

Jack, along with other District 7930

Club Members will be honored at the

District Installation at Danversport Yacht Club on June 14th

NEW MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS FOR BUSY VOLUNTEERS

INTRODUCING

SERVICE MEMBERSHIP

NO WEEKLY MEETINGS...MINIMAL COST

OPPORTUNITIES FOR HANDS ON SERVICE

PROJECTS...HELP FURTHER THE CAUSES YOU CARE

ABOUT !

CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO ! ! !

https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/7qWlRaZ6VN1bGk9m5qlLrPdu4-4i7cSa/media/344824?autostart=true&showtabssearch=true&fullscreen=false

Trees

Thank you to Winchester Rotarian Rich Mucci

for delivering our trees to

Winchester DPW Director

Jay Gill !

Rise Against Hunger

PRESIDENT STEVE MIX

"What a great night ! Thank you to the 100 + volunteers who came out to help pack over 12,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger, and a big thank you to Rotarian Caren Connelly for coordinating the event and to Razzy's Baking and Catering for our pizza party."

Deane Kenny Stryker

We are all aware of the tragic event that took the life of

Deane Kenny Stryker,

past member of our Interact Club.

Our thoughts and prayers go out

to her Family and Friends

along with the staff of the Winchester Library

and those individuals affected.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AT THIS YEAR'S GOLF TOURNAMENT THAT WAS HELD ON 5/21/2018

Posted on May 21, 2018

Thank you for your support at Chilifest 2018

Rememberance of Tom Raphael

Jack Kean eulogized our recently deceased Rotarian, Tom Raphael last Thursday. The following is Jack's words about Tom.

Understanding Winchester's Community Health Needs

Remembering Sydelle Pittas

This link is the eulogy delivered by Jack Kean at Thursday's meeting, remembering Sydelle.

Remembering Al Hovannesian

For most in the room today the name Albert "Al" Hovannesian has no significance. If you were told he was a Past President of this club you could research the club site, find the list of past presidents and find the name Hovannesian at number 45 out of 90 and that's about all the information available. I would like to give you a little insight into who Al was besides a name on a list....

2016 Polar Plunge Video

Thank you for your support for the 2016 Polar Plunge. We are still accepting donations.

For more information or to donate, click here >

Below is a video from the event:

http://vp.telvue.com/preview?id=T01974&video=264084

Remembering Jim Beck

Jack Kean spoke about Jim Beck at today's luncheon. For those of you unable to attend, here is what Jack had to say in rememberance of Jim Beck.

Polar Plunge 2015 Video

The Plunge 2015 Video!