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13th Annual Celebration of Achievement Awards Dinner

On Tuesday evening we held the 13th Annual Celebration of Achievement. This event allows us to recognize the accomplishments of outstanding teachers and students, award college scholarships, and present our "Service Above Self" Award, honoring an outstanding individual who has made a significant contribution in the community. The recipient of this year's award is Martha Tatro.
Congratulations to Methuen Teacher of the Year Amy Currie, Methuen Student of the Year Tanvi Patel and to the scholarship winners
Brook Tardugno, Nathaniel Hashem, Caitlyn McGee, Hailey D'Hondt, Peyton Florence, and Jason Labell
Thank you to all our sponsors for your support!

Thank you to our speaker, David McGillivray and our special guest, David Beaudin, for presenting Martha's award.

This was an inspirational event and we thank and congratulate all of the recipients.

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We honored James Maloney for his 50 years of service to the Methuen Rotary Club and present him with his 2^nd Paul Harris which is the highest honor a Rotarian can receive. In January we held a brunch in his honor and many local city leaders attended to celebrate James. He was the City Clerk in Methuen for many years, served as Methuen Board of Trade President, and was involved in many different service areas within the Merrimack Valley. He also served as President of Methuen Rotary Club which is where his heart truly remained. . To quote his wife Louise Rotary was always a very important part of his life and has given him some wonderful memories. I remember when he was still active in the Club I could never schedule anything on a Friday from 12 to 2pm. He still likes to talk about all the good times the Club provided, and the good the Club does for various organizations.

It was our honor to celebrate him and thank him for his years of service . James truly exemplified the Rotary Motto “Service Above Self”

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8th Annual Bocce Tournament

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Methuen Rotary Club recently celebrated the 12th Annual Celebration of Achievement Dinner. We are thrilled to have been able to provide along with @stewardhealth and @kristenbegin $7,500.00 in Scholarships to Methuen students. The winners included Shae Silva, Connor Smith, Erin Mary Lee, Dariel Garcia, Rose Moschitto, Brady Morris, Kylie Anthony. & Oscar Arrivillaga. We also honored Teacher of the Year Dawn Patterson, Student of the Year Rory Smith

2022 Service Above Self Award Winner Mark Brady of Damark Woodcraft Inc.

Mark Brady has silently been an integral part of the Methuen Rotary Club for a number of years without ever being a member. His commitment to helping others has always been a big part of his life. It is just who he is.

So happy to be able to support such a fantastic organization with our 3rd June Jubilee check for $1,000.00. The Professional Center for Child Development. They do amazing work with so many children in the Merrimack Valley community.

Congratulations to the 2nd June Jubilee winner the #veterans department at the City @methuenmass of Methuen. Director Paul Jensen has done so much to help those that have served. We are happy to be able to help support our Veterans.

They truly have lived the #rotarymotto #serviceaboveself. We #thankyou

Congratulations to our 1st recipient of the 5th Annual June Jubilee Awards. The Methuen YMCA does so much for our community.

We were so privileged to sponsor and help out with the Special Olympics that were held May 20th, 2022 at the Methuen High School Filed House

In support of Earth Day 2022, Methuen Rotarians got together to help "Clean Up Methuen" by beautifying our island

Congratulations to Kristen Begin on her 1st place win for the 2nd year in a row

Congratulations to St. Monica's School for their 2nd place win for the 2nd year in a row

Congratulations to American Maid a new sponsor this year for their 3rd place win

The 2nd Annual LIGHT UP METHUEN starts today!!!! The downtown is decorated with the sponsored wreaths and some fantastic businesses have sponsored trees all through out the City of Methuen

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Starting December 7th if you LIKE the Methuen Rotary Club's Facebook Page, VOTE for your favorite tree. There are prizes for the top 3!

Thank you to all the wreath sponsors of The 2nd Annual LIGHT UP METHUEN. Please be sure to visit these businesses and follow the map below for all the locations. We can't do what we do without the great support of these local businesses.

Thank you to all the tree sponsors of The 2nd Annual LIGHT UP METHUEN. Please be sure to visit these businesses and follow the map below for all the locations. We can't do what we do without the great support of these local businesses.

Congratulations to our HERO Julia Vasquez

Julia Vasquez from the MSPCA at Nevins Farm was honored at the Celebration of Heroes Dinner held at the Danversport Waterfront. She truly demonstrates the meaning "Service Above Self"

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We are so happy to be able to support two great organizations. Methuen Rotary is sponsoring the Let's get Warm event being held this Sunday @nevinslibrary. For more info visit Debbie's Treasure Chest.

#letsgetwarm #methuenrotaryclub

We love to support our fellow Rotarian Rachel Voiland from The Eugene Voiland American Flag Program.

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Are you a business owner ? Do you want to show your creativity and Holiday Spirit? Methuen Rotary Club is holding the 2nd Annual LIGHT UP METHUEN this Holiday Season. December 4th - January 1, 2022 trees will be lit up all over the City. A google map will be posted on our website and Facebook page with all the tree locations throughout the City. We will ask viewers to vote on the best displays and there are prizes for the TOP 3! Help us and decorate the Downtown too. Limited number of spots available. Contact methuenrotaryclub@gmail.com or call Julie at 978-835-2819.

Methuen Rotary Club held it’s 4^th Annual June Jubilee. We choose non-profits that we feel their values align with the mission of Rotary and give away $1,000.00 per week every Friday in June. This year we chose the following organizations:

On The Move INC The mission of OTM is First, to promote literacy for children in need, so that they achieve 3rd grade reading proficiency by the end of third grade while simultaneously sparking their interest in reading as one step to becoming life-long learners. Second, to encourage a healthy lifestyle, for these same children, by providing them with bikes to stimulate their bodies as well as their minds. For more info visit www.otminc.org PIC: Rotarians James Savarino & Erica Hadley, William Haddad BOD from OTM INC

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American Legion Post 122 their mission is to enhance the well-being of America's veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. The American Legion's vision statement is "The American Legion: Veterans Strengthening America.” PIC Rotarians Julie Brady & Rachel Voiland, President of the American Legion John Dowd.

MSPCA at Nevins Farm

The mission of the MSPCA-Angell is to protect animals, relieve their suffering, advance their health and welfare, prevent cruelty, and work for a just and compassionate society. This year Rotarian Connie Doto from Connie Doto Real Estate made a challenge that she would match donations to Nevins Farm. We helped her raise over $5,800.00 for www.mspca.org/adoption-centers/nevins-farm

PIC : Rotarians Andrea Mueskes, Julie Brady, Connie Doto, and Julia Pesek from MSPCA

The Paul Harris Fellowship Award is one of the highest honors Rotary can bestow upon a person. Recipients are Rotarians and community professionals, in recognition of their outstanding contributions, exemplifying the highest ideal in Rotary in placing “SERVICE ABOVE SELF.” This honor accompanies a donation of $1,000 or more, in the recipient’s name, to Rotary International’s “Annual Program Fund,” which supports Rotary’s world-wide programs. This year we were proud to give this award to Frank Rondinelli owner of Methuen Family Chiropractic. Frank has been in Methuen Rotary for many years and continues to contribute so much in the Merrimack Valley.

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Methuen Rotary Club recently presented the 2020-2021 Rotarian of the Year Award to long standing member John Breen from John Breen Funeral Home. The 'Rotarian of the Year' award is given to a member who exhibits “Service Above Self” in their daily activities and who promotes Rotary by their actions and involvements. The candidate must have been an active Rotary member in good standing for at least one full year. John quietly is involved in almost every aspect of the Methuen Rotary Club. No matter what we do, John always comes through in a time of need to help his community. He has been an integral member of Rotary and has helped with many of our service projects and community activities such as preparing, donating, & delivering food baskets to those less fortunate, preparing & serving food at the Special Olympics, donating and decorating the tree for Light Up Methuen and the Festival of Trees, working on the City island we sponsor, marching in the Methuen Santa Parade, and so much more, you name it John does it! We are so lucky to have him as a member of our Club. Thank you John for all you do, you truly demonstrate the meaning of Rotary and Service Above Self!

Rotarian Of the Year, Connie Doto & Julie Brady

Service Award Recipient Frank Brucato & Julie Brady

Paul Harris Fellow's, Tim Frechette, Atty. Charlie Perrault, Connie Doto, Cheryl Parent, James Savarino ( not Pictured) John Breen

11th Annual Celebration of Achievement

LIGHT UP METHUEN EVENT

Rotary Presents Methuen Fire Department with Grant

The Methuen Fire Department is on the front lines delivering care and working to overcome challenges to care delivery. There is an increase in demand and in the cost for crucial medical supplies to keep staff and the wider community safe.

Rotary District 7930 received a $25,000 Disaster Response Grant for Covid-19 from The Rotary Foundation. The Rotary Foundation Disaster Response Grant for COVID-19 was established to help equip front line clinical staff with critical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in response to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, making it possible for teams to have the resources they need, when they need them most. Rotary District 7930 was awarded $25,000.00 with $15,625.00 of the grant monies providing PPE to various care provider facilities and $9375 providing PPE for Police/Fire Departments and First Responders across the North Shore, Greater Boston area, Greater Salem NH area, and the Merrimack Valley.

We recognize how the situation with COVID-19 is rapidly changing our lives. As together we navigate the unique realities of the day, we are truly grateful for the opportunity to partner with Methuen Fire Department via The Rotary Foundation Disaster Response Grant for Covid-19.

This grant has specifically helped with the purchase of 880 N95 masks that serve to equip firefighters on the visits needing precautions during the pandemic.

It all comes down to being prepared – thank you to Rotary District 7930 for needed resources that allow Methuen Rotary Club to give the Methuen Fire Department the ability to prepare.

To learn more about what Methuen Rotary Club does visit us at www.methuenrotary.org , like us on Facebook, or follow on instagram

Methuen Rotary Club Celebrates Methuen Teachers & Students

Methuen Rotary Club is proud to acknowledge the Methuen Teachers and Student of the Year along with 4 scholarships. Although, Covid 19 cancelled the Annual Celebration Of Achievement this year, it didn't cancel the great work and dedication of the award recipients. We are so happy to have been able to award the following students with $1,000.00 Scholarships: Alexander Miller, MHS, Olivia Hebert, MHS, Juliana Licata,CCHS, Andrew Caron-DiPietro, PMA, Victoria Moda, CCHS.. Student of the Year is Chloe Foucault from PMA . Methuen's Teacher Of the Year is Colleen Muller 2nd grade teacher from the Donald P. Timony Grammer School. Colleen loves the Methuen community and teaching even more. She is a dedicated and selfless and always goes above and beyond to teach the youth of Methuen. It seems very fitting that the last Presentation Of Mary Academy's Teacher of the Year is Stephen Stankus. He is a social studies teacher that has been teaching for 50 years. What an accomplishment! Stephen is a true gentleman and known for his kindness to everyone. Congratulations to all the winners!

Want to learn more about getting involved: email us at methuenrotaryclub@gmail.com or visit us at our next meeting. Methuen Rotary meets at 12:15 p.m. on Friday's at Muddy Waters Restaurant & Pub.

2020 Service Above Self Winner

Congratulations to Yvonne Paplaskas, The Rotary Club of Methuen's Service Above Self Award Winner. This award is presented annually to recognize an outstanding individual who has made a significant contribution in the Methuen community and who most exemplifies the Rotary ideal of Service Above Self. This individual must have contributed to the betterment of the community by the unselfish giving of his/her talents, time and energy to help improve the quality of life in Methuen. The winner receives a plaque and a donation of $500.00 to an organization of their choosing. Yvonne chose to donate it to the Methuen Rail Trail Alliance. Pic L to R Julie Brady, Yvonne Paplaskas, Tim Vermette

COVID19 FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS

Methuen Rotary Club donated over 2500 pounds of non-perishable food to very worthy non profits during the COVID 19 Pandemic. The Rotary Club motto is “Service Above Self” and conveys the humanitarian spirit of the organization’s more than 1.2 million members. Strong fellowship among Rotarians and meaningful community and international service projects characterize Rotary worldwide spirit. Each of the following three food banks got donations. Neighbors In Need runs 13 food pantries in the Merrimack Valley, 2 of which are in Methuen. They provide healthy food including fresh produce, meat, dairy and other staples to 900 families. Additionally, they address diaper needs by running the only open-to-the public Diaper Pantry in Greater Lawrence. Neighbor’s In Need serves 275 families, including almost 400 children every month by providing diapers, wipes and other infant supplies. The Methuen YMCA along with the Merrimack Valley YMCA is providing grab and go meals and have opened a food pantry. Through a partnership with the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, they purchase food at low cost from Food Bank, supplemented with donations, in order to provide bags of food to children and their families on weekends. Families are invited to choose the food that they prefer from the healthy options that are available. Methuen Cares Center is collecting non – perishable food, school supplies, paper products and PPE supplies. Now open from 10am-6pm Mon-Fri at the Loop (in the prior Avenue location) to centralize the collection of donations from anyone who can donate to help others. The Methuen Cares Center will also be making calls to residents to check in and see how they can help. If you need help please call 978-609-1866. For more information please refer to the websites listed.

www.needfood.org, www.cityofmethuen.net www.mvymca.org

Fuel the Fight

Andover Cares, The Knights of Columbus, and Rotary Club's are partnering to help Fuel The Fight-The Andovers, Inc..

75% of all (tax deductable) donations for Fuel The Fight made through Andover Cares will support feeding health care workers providing front-line support for citizens in our region. Any remaining donations will support this, or other local causes related to health and wellness in our community, which Andover Cares sponsors.

Our struggling local restaurants need business to help survive through the prolonged stay at home advisory period …. Holy Family Hospital and Lawrence General Hospital employees working on the front line of the Covid pandemic need food because their cafeteria is closed ... and moreover, the outpouring of
public support in sending meals to the hospital has been a "tremendous" emotional boost to the healthcare workers while they face Covid-19 every day.

FTF campaigns began and grew organically among people eager to help both frontline essential workers and the struggling food service industry. As a result, they seek to reach as many health care workers in their community as possible.
To serve these needs, "Fuel the Fight - The Andovers, Inc." was established by four Andover business women to gather donations that are 100% utilized via this "Go Fund Me" to pay participating local restaurants for meals they deliver to the hospital.

"Our mission is to help the local restaurants struggling to stay in business during this crisis while supporting the health care workers at Lawrence General Hospital." - Kristen Guthrie

Several of our local restaurants have signed up to participate in this program .. and your donation will help keep this initiative going! The heart of FTF’s operation is found in its local community leaders, and volunteers. FTF is committed to nurturing the next generation of public servants, leaders, and philanthropists.

Kindly make a donation to this worthy cause today.

Thank you!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fuel-the-fight-the-andovers-inc-tickets-104251745778

Fuel The Fight - The Andovers, Inc.
Directors:
Kristen Guthrie
Carolyn Mcinnis
JoAnn Kalogianis Spaneas
Alice Trudell

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Rotary Sends Methuen Kids to Camp

The Methuen Rotary Club awarded the Methuen YMCA proceeds from the 7^th Annual Bocce Tournament that was held in November. These funds will be used to send Methuen children to Camp Otter this coming summer . Pic. Ryan McVann Exec. Dir. Methuen YMCA & Julie Brady , AVP The Savings Bank & Rotary President

Paul Harris Award

The Methuen Rotary Club Celebrated Virginia Salem the Director Of Northern Essex Elder Transport INC. Northern Essex Elder Transport, Inc. (NEET) is a non-profit organization providing non-emergency medical transportation for seniors using volunteer drivers. She was presented with A Paul Harris Award which is the highest honor that is given to someone who lives the Rotary Motto ”Service Above Self”

Pic : James Savarino, PTR. Retirement Fiduciary Group, Rotarian , Virginia Salem, Director of NEET, Julie Brady , AVP The Savings Bank & Rotary President

Congratulations!

Posted on Dec 10, 2019

Congratulations to the winners of the 7th Annual Bocce Tournament. Team Larry Rossi took home the bragging rights. Everyone had fun and Methuen Rotary raised money for the Methuen YMCA to help send Methuen kids to camp this summer. It was a "WIN WIN" for everyone involved. Thanks so much for all the hard work of our bocce committee, our generous sponsors, and everyone that bought tickets, had a team or donated to the raffle.

Pictured: Fiore Almonte, Larry Rossi, Mickey & Bob Defrancesco

7th Annual Bocce Tournament

Posted by Jose Cruz on Sep 16, 2019

Please join us for our 7th Annual Charity Bocce Tournament.

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Welcome to our newest member

Posted by Jose Cruz on Sep 13, 2019

We are excited to welcome Lars Olson, Vice President, Property & Casualty at USI. Pictured L to R: Jim Stone from District 7930, new member Lars Olson from USI, and Julie Brady from The Savings Bank.

Installation Dinner & Awards

On June 28, 2019 at Mi, Mexico Lindo Methuen Rotary installed the Officers for the 2019-2020 Year. It was a time to celebrate the many accomplishments that occurred during the past year and to look forward to what the new year will bring. President Julie Brady highlighted the many areas in the Methuen Community where Rotary made an impact this past year. A few of the things that Rotary was involved in were Holiday food delivery and making 150 party bags for for Neighbor's In Need, Island Clean Up, Methuen Special Olympics, Giving away $5750.00 in scholarships to Methuen Students, Donating $4000.00 to local non-profit's during it's June Jubilee, supporting Methuen Girls Softball & Methuen MSPCA with the annual bocce tournament, participating in Methuen Day and giving away free hotdogs, reading to local students, and partnering with the Methuen Library on the sponsorship of the Little Free Library Project. This is not accomplished alone, it takes a team of dedicated people who care about their community and want to make a difference. A few awards were given that night to very deserving members of the Club, Connie Doto of Connie Doto Real Estate was presented with the Rotarian of the Year Award. Her commitment to Rotary and her community exemplifies the Rotary Motto: Service Above Self. Frank Brucato of Prevue Inspections was presented with the Service Award for his commitment to the Club and for taking on leadership roles over the last few years. Julie also had the pleasure of awarding six (6) Paul Harris Fellows to members of the Methuen Club. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to Rotary Foundation. There are over 700,000 Paul Harris Fellows today, and they are regarded as “the backbone of the annual support to the Rotary Foundation, and those donations are the only reason that enables Rotarians to carry on a world-wide program of educational and humanitarian programs. Over all it was an exciting evening and a great way to kick off the new year.

Pictured:Connie Doto & Julie Brady
Frank Brucato & Julie Brady

Tim Frechette, Atty. Charlie Perrault, Connie Doto, Cheryl Parent, Jim Savarino,(not Pictured) John Breen

2nd Annual June Jubilee

The Methuen Rotary Club celebrated it’s 2^nd Annual June Jubilee by giving away money to deserving non –profits in Methuen. Each organization was invited to lunch and to speak about how the donation will help the people that are served in the community. President Julie Brady had the honor of presenting $1000.00 checks to each of the following organizations. Commander Curt Williams Accepted on behalf of the Methuen V.F.W. Post 8349. Larry & Eileen Giordano accepted on behalf of Merrimack Valley Foster Kids, City Councilor Jessica Finocchario and Cole Welch , President, accepted on behalf of the Merrimack Valley Prevention and Substance Abuse Project and Julia Pesek , Community Relations Director accepted of behalf of the MSPCA Nevins Farm.

Welcome to our Newest Member

Posted on Jun 11, 2019

We are excited to welcome Melissa DeFriesse, Community Development Director at Nevins Family of Services. Pictured L to R: Jose Cruz, Enterprise Bank, Melissa DeFriesse, and Attorney Jonathan Rossi.

Welcome to our new Methuen Rotarians

Please join us in welcoming 4 new Rotarians to the Methuen Club. Julia Pesek, MSPCA @ Nevins Farm, Melissa Coto, Merrimack Valley Physical Therapy, Ryan McVann, Methuen YMCA, and a great BIG Welcome back to Frank & Kim Rondinelli and of course special guest Joe Robichaud from Methuen Chiropractic. We are excited to have you and look forward to the new ideas and vision you will bring to the Club.

#givingtuesday

Rotary Club of Methuen was proud to donate $500.00 on #Givingtuesday to our local food pantry Neighbor's In Need. Members helped distribute Thanksging meals to the less fortunate. Neighbors in Need has fed the poor and Hungry of Greater Lawrence for 35 years. We give food to those in need without judgment, respecting the dignity of each individual. All food, formula, diapers, and infant clothing are provided free of charge to those who request them. Neighbors in Need feeds over 850 families each week at our 13 Food Pantries strategically located in the neighborhoods, providing food to most Lawrence residents within walking distance of their homes. They have 2 pantries in Methuen and now, 1 in Andover. Methuen Rotary is proud to partner with them. To learn more visit www.needfood.org.

Pictured L to R: Trudy Michaud, Melissa Coto, Connie Doto, Julie Brady, and Tim Frechette

Check Presentation for Adopt A Grandparent Program

Welcome and Congratulations!

On June 23rd 2017, Methuen Rotary Club welcomed in it's newest President Attorney Jonathan Rossi. It was a great night with a lot of laughs and much thanks from the Immediate Past President James Khoury. Congratulations to James who was given the Rotarian Of The Year Award! James had a great year and really went above and beyond during his Presidency. James also gave out "Thank You" awards to Members Frank Brucato and Anne Whalen that helped support him and also did an outstanding job this year. You have some big shoes to fill President Rossi...Looking forward to a great year ahead.

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from left to right Frank Brucato, James Khoury, Jonathan Rossi, & Anne Whalen

So happy to support Neighbors In Need Food Pantry during the 3rd Annual June Jubilee...Pic. Lisa Smith For More Info visit www.needfood.org

Methuen Cares Center Donation Center is doing amazing things for the community and we are proud to have partnered with them ...Mayor Neil Perry and Randy Carter were on hand to accept the donation . To Learn more visit: www.cityofmethuen.net

June Jubilee 2020 with Executive Director Carina Papalardo from The Psychological Center - Pegasus House, Women's View and Daybreak Shelter to learn more visit....www.psychologicalcenter.com

Rotarian Of the Year, Connie Doto & Julie Brady

Service Award Recipient Frank Brucato & Julie Brady

Paul Harris Fellow's, Tim Frechette, Atty. Charlie Perrault, Connie Doto, Cheryl Parent, James Savarino ( not Pictured) John Breen

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