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Winchester

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 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. 
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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
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.
 
 
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....

 
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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. 
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Club Executives & Directors
President
Rich Mucci
President Elect
Linda Doucette
Treasurer
Jane Errico
Secretary
Marnee Walsh
Rotary Foundation
Allie Lombardo
Vice President
Linda Doucette
Membership
Stephen Mix
Past President
Stephen Mix
Webmaster
Jorge Lopez
 
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