Ipswich-Rowley Rotary Passes the Gavel





Ipswich-Rowley Rotary Passes the Gavel![]() Receiving the gavel this year was President Ray Morley, who officially takes the reins on July 1. Joining him on the new Board of Directors as club Officers are Ann Witzig, President-Elect; Ted Garside, Treasurer; Mary Foote-Hill, Secretary, Dr. Doug Shealy, Vice President - The Rotary Foundation; and seven Directors. The Directors include Paula Bishop, Chris Davis, Diane Herth, Julie Nelson, Lisa Shanko, and Jay Stanbury. Immediate Past President Clint Dalton also will serve one year as a Director. A sixth Officer position, Vice President – Administration, remains temporarily open. Stepping down from the Board are Directors Bob Arsenault, Martha Mauser, and Cushing Titcomb. President Clint Dalton thanked each of them for their service and awarded them a special memento to mark the occasion. President Clint also recognized several members for their exceptional support and ‘service above self’ during the past year. Teamwork and fellowship are the fuel that make our service efforts successful. A slide show of this event is being prepared and will appear shortly on our website. We invite you to join our new club leaders as we continue to improve lives in our communities and the world. We will achieve more together than we can alone. Contact information is available on our website home page. In the images below, Past District Governor Joan Arsenault installs President Ray Morley; Joan then installs the Board of Directors present. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In the images above, President Ray Morley delivers his opening address; and out-going President Clint Dalton makes his closing remarks. |
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Susanne Pedersen Joins Ipswich-Rowley Rotary![]() At its regular meeting on June 16, Susanne Pedersen was inducted by President Clint Dalton, assisted by her Rotary sponsor, Bill Nelson. Susanne joins 75 area professionals and community leaders who are dedicated to changing lives through community and international service. Susanne lives in Ipswich, where she is employed as Engagement Activities Assistant at The Residence at Riverbend senior care facility. She is well qualified for this position, holding a BA in Gerontology and currently studying for a Masters Degree in the Management of Aging Services. Susanne’s community service activities also fall right in line with those of Rotary. They include volunteering as a driver for the Ipswich Council on Aging and for Meal on Wheels. She also is a ski race coach for the Special Olympics. Susanne describes her objective as ‘improving situations for older adults’. Spoken like a true Rotarian. Her hobbies include skiing, hiking, cycling, and travel. The Rotary Club is thrilled to welcome Susanne, and we know that her skills and passions will fit very well with our core missions of service and environmental sustainability. Join Susanne and help us improve lives in our communities. Together we will achieve more than we can alone. |
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'Flags for Heroes' Comes to Rowley![]() On June 18, Ipswich-Rowley Rotary Club volunteers planted ‘Flags for Heroes’ on the Rowley Common. These full size flags on 10 foot poles are dedicated to the exceptional men and women of Rowley who are remembered as personal heroes by friends and family for contributions to their lives, the community, or the world. The flags will be displayed along Route 1A in Rowley until July 9. Sponsorships are still available online, or by visiting the Institution for Savings and Bank Gloucester branch offices in Ipswich. With a donation of $50, you can honor a veteran, teacher, medical professional, mentor, or any person who has made a difference in your life. Proceeds from the event will be used by our volunteer-run organization to fund scholarships and service projects in the two towns. Rowley Rotarian Dr Doug Shealy installs a flag. ![]() ![]() Rowley Rotarian and Select Board Chair Bob Snow dedicates the field of flags. ![]() |
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Rotary Welcomes Andrea Lacroix![]() At its regular club meeting on Thursday, Ipswich-Rowley Rotary inducted Andrea Lacroix as our newest member. Andrea joins 75 area professionals and community leaders who are dedicated to changing lives through community and international service. Andrea is well known in our area. She is a realtor with Churchill Properties who serves on the committees of both the Massachusetts Association of Realtors and North Shore Realtors. Andrea considers herself an environmentalist and hopes to support club initiatives that focus on sustainability. She donates her time and talent to numerous conservation initiatives, including the Ipswich Waste Reduction Committee and the Open Space Committee. She also has organized town-wide cleanups in Ipswich. In addition, she has a passion for the arts, currently serving on the Board of the Ipswich Open Doors House Tour Committee, and as past member of the Orchestra on the Hill Committee. She also is involved with the Ipswich Citizens for the Arts. Her hobbies include golf, and she is working hard to improve her game. The Rotary Club is thrilled to welcome Andrea, and we know that her skills and passions will fit very well with our core missions of service and environmental sustainability. Join Andrea and help us improve lives in our communities. Together we will achieve more than we can alone.
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Rotary Serves - Senior Lunch 2022In what turned out to be a very busy week for Ipswich-Rowley Rotarians, the club hosted its annual lunch for senior citizens on May 26. This popular annual gathering could not be held the past two years due to the pandemic. Co-sponsored by the Ipswich Council on Aging, the event featured entertainment and a delicious lunch prepared by Rotarian and Chef Ray Morley. Also assisting and cheerfully greeting the senior citizens were students from the Ipswich High School Interact Club, a youth services group sponsored by Rotary. A great time was had by all, as can be seen in the accompanying photos. We also are grateful to fellow Rotarian, the Rev. Brad Clark, and Ascension Church for making their beautiful hall available. ![]() Interact Club members, from left, top row, Hazel Hoog, Emily Hannibal, Claire Buletza, Annika Johnson, Courtney Stevens, Ella Stein, Brooke Soininen. Bottom row, Estelle Gromko, Lexi Wright, Edwin Quimby All photos by John Muldoon |
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Rotarians Install Air Conditioners for Senior Citizens
Participating Rotarians included Jim Tedford, Jay Stanbury, Doug Shealy, John Witzig and son Matthew, John Herth, and Chris Davis.
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Holes for poles to be followed by Flags for Heroes
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Many Winners at Ipswich Ale Half Marathon![]() The Ipswich Ale Half Marathon for Ipswich-Rowley Rotary returned this year and once again attracted hundreds of runners to the spectacular 13.1 mile course in Ipswich. The race starts and ends at Castle Hill, and proceeds along the bucolic by-ways of Ipswich to benefit the Rotary club’s scholarship program and other service projects in Ipswich and Rowley. As in the past, most of the competitors came from the Boston and North Shore area. But, several runners travelled from other New England states, Alaska, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Washington, DC. We congratulate all the winners. There were winners in each category, winners who ran their best times, and winners who completed the challenge of this scenic but challenging road race. But, the big winners on Saturday were the young scholars of Ipswich and Rowley who will receive scholarships, as well as our friends and neighbors in these communities who benefit from Rotary’s on-going service and charitable activities. Reed Dolan of Ipswich finished first among all runners with a time of 1:11:30 minutes. Reed led a large pack of runners from start to finish. Following the race he told the Ipswich Local News that although this was his first time competing in the event he was familiar with the course. Reed works at the beach gate in the summer, so this was ‘kind of my morning commute’. The fastest woman this year was Julianna Catania of Brookline with a time of 1:28:24. Sarah Lynam of Ipswich was second among the women, with a time of 1:32:57. Tom Lynam posted the best time for men ages 30-39 with 1:32:50. Dan Healey of Ipswich was the fastest man over 60, finishing with a time of 1:35:42. Jack MacLaughlin of Anchorage, Alaska travelled the greatest distance and celebrated with a good time of 1:31:20. Ipswich-Rowley Rotary also must acknowledge our winning team of major sponsors, without whom this wonderful event would not be possible:
We also are very grateful to the following organizations whose considerable contributions were vital to the success of the event:
And, our special thanks go to the many Rotarians and local residents who generously volunteered their time and talent. Finally, thanks to all the runners who participated. We’ll see you next year! |
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Flags For Heroes - Honor Your Hero This Year![]() |
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Heroes Come in Many Forms - Honor Yours
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Ipswich Ale Half Marathon to Benefit Rotary - April 23![]() We are back! Don’t miss this popular race on one of the prettiest courses you’ll ever run! The Ipswich Ale Half Marathon starts and finishes at beautiful Crane Beach in Ipswich, MA. Runners climb up and around the spectacular Crane Estate – “Storming the Castle!” – in the first mile before heading west on Argilla Road past open farmland, picturesque salt marshes and classic New England stone walls. The course winds through scenic neighborhoods along the Ipswich River before runners turn around and head back to Argilla Road and the final four miles to the finish line and a great post-race party! Hosted by the Ipswich-Rowley Rotary Club, the Ipswich Ale Half Marathon would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors, partners and dozens of volunteers. Proceeds from the race go to the Ipswich Rotary Charitable Trust to support our high school scholarships in Ipswich and Rowley, and other community service projects. We want to thank our principal sponsors – Ipswich Ale Brewery, the Institution for Savings, and BankGloucester – for all that they do to make this race a success. We also want to express our gratitude to the Trustees of Reservations and the Ipswich YMCA for their extensive support. Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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Rotary Collects Food for The Open Door![]() Donations are picked up at one of the drop-off locations, Brookline Bank on Market Street. Seen in the photo are Rotarians John Witzig and Heidi VonAsch, the bank's branch manager, along with John's son Matt. Ipswich-Rowley Rotary completed its ’25 Days of Kindness’ food drive for The Open Door food pantry last week. The Gloucester based food assistance organization serves all of Cape Ann and also owns and operates a pantry in Ipswich.
Once again, our month-long annual drive was a big success. Over 2,100 food items and household products were collected, totaling over 1,000 pounds of groceries delivered to the Open Door last Thursday. All of this was made possible through the generosity of Rotarians and local residents. We are deeply grateful to our local sponsors and supporting organizations that promoted the drive and provided drop-off locations. These include BankGloucester, Brookline Bank, the Institution for Savings, Ipswich YMCA, Manchester Athletic Club, and the Winthrop Elementary School. Our special thanks also go out to Rotarian John Witzig and his son Matt for picking up and delivering three large loads of groceries to The Open Door. |
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25 Days of Kindness - in January![]() Food insecurity in Ipswich and Rowley is a growing problem, compounded by job and income losses during the on-going pandemic. Too many of our neighbors cannot afford to buy good healthy food for themselves and their families. And, to make matters worse, donations to local food pantries tend to drop off after the holidays. So, this year, the club decided to move our annual ‘25 Days of Giving’ to January. Last month, Rotarians assisted several Ipswich families by delivering holiday dinner gift baskets from The Open Door food pantry. This month, Rotarians will have an opportunity to help The Open Door reach even more local families in need and put healthy meals on their tables this winter. ![]() Reminder, no glass containers please. As in the past, we rely of the generosity of every Rotarian to help to make this effort a success! While Rotary meets virtually during January, drop off locations for the '25 Days of Kindness' have been set up at the Ipswich YMCA on County Road, the Brookline Bank on Market Street, Bank Gloucester on High Street, and the Institution for Savings in Depot Square. Donations will be accepted through Thursday, February 3.
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Rotary Delivers for The Open Door![]() Again this year, Rotarians teamed up with The Open Door Food Panty in Ipswich to deliver about 20 holiday meal baskets (including turkey dinners) and grocery orders to shut-in neighbors in Ipswich and Rowley who otherwise might not have a holiday meal. Due to Covid restrictions, the traditional ticketed pickup at Agawam Village was replaced by direct delivery. Participating (left to right) were Ann and John Witzig, Steve and Ingrid Miles, Chris Davis, and Sr. Lenore Coan. Unavailable for the photo was Tom Murphy, who arrived early and delivered the most food. Thanks to all the Rotarians who participated in our food delivery service project this holiday season.
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Jingle Bell Walk is a Hit![]() Despite the gray weather, everyone had a festive time on Saturday as the community celebrated the annual arrival of Santa Clause in Ipswich. The Jolly Elf arrived at town wharf at 11 am and was escorted by children of all ages, and by the host Ipswich High School Interact elves, along Water Street to Santa’s Village at Town Hall. At Town Hall, Santa held court to meet the children, who also enjoyed seasonal games provided by Santa’s elves. Christmas Trees were auctioned off, and the Marines collected 6 boxes for ‘Toys for Tots”. Downstairs at Town Hall, additional elves from the Ipswich-Rowley Rotary Club were on hand to prepare and serve food. Even the Grinch had two green thumbs up for this fun event. ![]() |
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Ipswich High School Students Plan Electric Car Charging Station![]() The poised and well prepared students explained how they researched and planned this project, and added that they are close to presenting it to the School Committee. The current estimate for the installation is about $10,000, plus underground wiring. The students plan to pay for the project by reaching out to local businesses and the community. PDG Joan Arsenault encouraged the club to look into a District Grant to assist the funding. The hope is that the installation can be completed in the Spring of 2022. |
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Jingle Bell Walk will be December 18![]() Due an unusually busy schedule and travel restrictions, Santa Claus will visit Ipswich a bit later this year. On December 18, the Jolly Elf will once again arrive at Town Wharf. Upon his arrival, our guest of honor will be escorted by the Ipswich High School Interact elves on a 'Jingle Bell Walk' along Water Street to Town Hall. At Town Hall, Santa will greet the children while the elves host fun games and activities in Santa's Village. The arrival is scheduled for 11 am, at the wharf. This event is an annual gift to the town from Ipswich High School Interact. Click HERE for more information from Interact President Claire O'Flynn.
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Rotarians Ring the Ipswich Dinner Bell![]() On November 15, the Ipswich-Rowley Rotary Club served a meal of Shepherd’s Pie at the weekly Ipswich Dinner Bell. Chef Ray Morley assembly a team of Rotary volunteers for preparation and service, which began at 4 pm in the Masonic Hall with the setting up of tables and chairs.
Once the tables were in place, Rotarians added tablecloths, cups, creamers, candy, salt and pepper, silverware, napkins, and water pitchers. When the guests arrived, our crew served pitchers of lemonade and iced tea as well as cups of coffee. Back in the kitchen, Rotarians also were assisting Chef Ray by unloading food from his vehicle, tossing the salad, and serving delicious food onto plates. Runners serving as waiters the brought plated meals out to our waiting and hungry guests. During dinner, Rotarians arranged a brownie and ice cream dessert into bowls. And when it was all over, more than 70 satisfied and happy people had enjoyed a good meal and friendly conversation with friends and neighbors. A few guests left with some extra food for another day. Following the meal service, a crew swung into cleanup mode, returning the room to its normal setting, while the dish crew was busy washing up. And, when that was done, our hard working Rotary staff was able to sit down and share a meal and fellowship. Chris Davis, our Community Service committee chair, noted that 12 Rotarians were on hand during the event. In addition to Ray and Chris, the other Rotarians helping out were Kathy Bento, Chris Bevilacqua, Sr Leonore Coan, Kathy Frederick, Diane Herth, Martha Mauser, Nat Pulsifer, Cindy Quinn, Lisa Shanko, and Jim Tedford. In the photo above, some of the team members included Diane Herth, Martha Mauser, Kathy Frederick, Lisa Shanko, Kathy Bento, and Sr Leonore Coan. Our newsletter editor Cindy Quinn provided the photos and most of the content in this article. |
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Rotary Honors Local Heroes![]() At the first annual ‘Celebrate Our Heroes’ event hosted by Rotary District 7930 on Thursday evening in Danvers, two local heroes nominated by the Ipswich-Rowley Rotary Club were honored. The Ipswich hero for 2021 is Lt. Colonel Meghann Plumlee, a graduate of West Point and the historic first ever female commander of the 101st Engineer Battalion of the Massachusetts National Guard. The unit was established in 1636 and is one of the oldest serving regiments in the US Army. Plumlee’s active duty assignments included deployments to Germany, Iraq and Afghanistan. Honored from Rowley was Nerissa Wallen, a long-time member and past Chairperson of the Triton School Committee, and an advocate for Rowley based youth programs such as scouting. A graduate of the Triton school system, Nerissa began serving on the school committee in 2015 and co-founded ‘Support MA Regional Schools’, a grass roots group that advocates on behalf of regional schools at the state level. Seen in the photo are District Governor Terry Rezendes Curran, Ipswich-Rowley Rotary President Clint Dalton, Rowley recipient Nerissa Wallen, Ipswich recipient Lt. Colonel Meghann Plumlee, and Past District Governor Joan Arsenault. The photo was taken by Keith Harris. |
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Rotarians Create Birthday Kits for Kids![]() The Ipswich-Rowley Rotary Club recently gathered at Agawam Village in Ipswich for a service project to assemble birthday party kits for distribution to families from The Open Door food pantry! Every child should have an opportunity to have a birthday party for eight, and now they can. Ipswich-Rowley Rotary provided the items, and assembled the kits for 96 families in need. Each party kit included 14 items to throw a party - - - everything from cake mix, frosting and candles, to all the party decorations and paper goods. The kits also include a snack box with juice, raisins, pretzels, and party favor bags filled with lots of fun toys to send home with friends. Do you enjoy helping others? Rotary is a world-wide service organization looking for service-minded people. Our local club meets weekly at the Village Pancake House on Thursday morning at 7:15 am (except for the second week of the month, when we meet in Ipswich on Wednesday evening at 6 pm). Join us for breakfast and find out what our Rotary Club is all about, and how you can help make our communities a bit better. ![]() ![]() |
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Rotarian Nat Pulsifer Honored![]() From left to right in the photo are Scott Trenti, CEO of Senior Care, Nat Pulsifer, and Illia Stacy, Executive Director of Ipswich Aware and member of the Senior Care Board of Directors. The Board of Directors of Senior Care, Inc, a Gloucester based senior citizen services organization, has awarded Nat Pulsifer the 2021 ‘Myra L. Herrick Outstanding Older American Award’ for his contributions to the safety and well-being of North Shore citizens, especially in his home town of Ipswich. According to Scott Trenti, CEO of Senior Care, Nat was recognized for repeatedly volunteering at ‘the COVID-19 vaccination on-site in Ipswich, greeting the participants in the first two waves of vaccinations. He knew most of the people coming in, and welcomed everyone with genuine warmth and efficiency’. Scott is seen in the photo presenting the award to Nat following a recent club meeting at the Pancake House in Rowley. |
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Rotary Welcomes New Members![]() At its regular club meeting on Thursday, Ipswich-Rowley Rotary inducted three new members. These members join over 70 other area professionals who are dedicated to changing lives through community service. Kathleen Frederick recently retired from her longtime position as a Special Needs Teacher in the Ipswich Public Schools. During her long tenure, that spanned over 30 years, she worked closely with parents and students and was actively involved in the in the arts and civic activities in town. As she joins our club, Kathy has expressed a strong interest in our broad range of youth oriented programs. Kathy’s sponsors and mentors are Keith Harris and Nat Pulsifer. Olivia Perez-O’Dess serves as Director of Community Relations at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber recently merged with the Ipswich Chamber and supports local businesses and community leaders to promote area economic growth and planning. As part of her expanded role following the merger, Olivia is a member of the Ipswich Roundtable. In joining Rotary, Olivia will seek opportunities to further strengthen collaboration between the club and the local Chamber. Olivia’s sponsor and mentor is Lisa Shanko. Heidi VonAsch was promoted to Branch Manager of the Ipswich office of Brookline Bank in July. She brings 18 years of experience in banking, mostly as Assistant Manager of the bank’s location in Medford Square. In her new position, Heidi will oversee management of the office and assist customers with their financial needs. Heidi is excited to be joining the local Rotary club and becoming fully engaged in her new community. Cushing Titcomb is Heidi’s sponsor and mentor. The Rotary club is thrilled to welcome these new members, and we look forward to expanding our services in our towns of Ipswich and Rowley. ![]() |
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Rotary Remembers 9/11 in Rowley![]() Last Saturday morning, the Rowley Police and Fire departments, local leaders and citizens, and several Ipswich-Rowley Rotarians gathered at the newly refurbished Rowley 911 Memorial to honor the Rowley residents who perished during the terrorist attacks 20 years ago. Just like that fateful day in 2001, the weather on Saturday morning was beautiful; a perfect day to remember the friends and neighbors who were lost. In the photo above, Ipswich-Rowley Rotary President Clint Dalton contributes his dedicatory remarks. Once again this year, the gorgeous flowers were donated by Country Gardens of Rowley. The flag flew at half staff on the brand new flag pole erected by the town with financial help from the Rotary Club. ![]() |
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Keith Harris to Ride for ALS - and Lou DeGeorgeThis article originally appeared in thelocalne.ws.
Owner of Harris Graphics in Rowley, Keith Harris and doggie Cheyenne will cycle through Lincoln, Sudbury, Acton and Concord to raise money to fight Lou Gehrig’s disease, or ALS. “If anyone else is so inclined to join as a rider, the course is gorgeous,” Harris said of the Sept. 19 event. Taking part on Team DeGeorge, he has set a fundraising goal of $2,500 and people can contribute here. “ALS is a truly horrific disease that takes its toll on those fighting it, and on their families. The money I raise can help alleviate some of the stresses they face, and feed the hope that helps them face tomorrow,” he said. |
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Ipswich-Rowley Rotary Celebrates Interact![]() Outgoing President Audrey Berger was honored with a Paul Harris Fellowship in recognition of her outstanding leadership during the pandemic year. This recognition was presented by President Dalton and club Vice President – Rotary Foundation Dr. Doug Shealy. In addition to being the Interact President, Audrey was the class Salutatorian, an honor given to the second highest ranking senior who opens the graduation ceremony on behalf of the students. Despite the exceptional challenges of Covid restrictions, the 2020-21 Interact club persevered in its mission of ‘service above self’ to the Ipswich community. They completed several projects during the year, including a very successful clothing drive to assist the homeless, a community service fair, an oral history project with the Ipswich Council on Aging, and a reimagined and socially distanced ‘Jingle Bell Walk’ to welcome Santa to town in December. Every Rotarian and all Ipswich residents can be very proud of the continuing contributions by these dedicated young leaders toward making lives a bit better in our community and beyond. ![]() |
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Rotary Passes the Gavel at Annual Installation![]() Other highlights included the presentation by co-President Cushing Titcomb of Rotary's 'Person of the Year' to pharmacist Alex Doyle. Mr. Doyle was recognized for his life saving efforts to secure vaccines and protective equipment for residents and first responders. Co-President Martha Mauser also inducted new member John Psiakis. Paul Harris Fellowships were awarded to Alex Doyle, President Clint Dalton, President Elect Ray Morley, and Assistant Governor Jim Stone. Paul Harris was the founder of Rotary International, and the Paul Harris awards represent the Rotary spirit of exceptional ‘Service Above Self’. Co-President Lisa Shanko then coordinated a series of club awards that recognized two out-going Directors and several other members for exceptional service. This year’s co-Presidents, Martha Mauser, Lisa Shanko, and Cushing Titcomb hosted the event, which featured our tradition of ‘Passing the Gavel’, a line-up of Past Presidents who sequentially passed the gavel along to new President Clint Dalton. The outgoing Presidential team was honored by President Dalton for their strong leadership during the pandemic year. |
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Flags for Heroes Dedicated - runs to July 10![]() We are grateful to our event co-chairs, (Joan Arsenault and Paula Bishop), the event committee (Julie Nelson, Martha Mauer, Laurie Cameron, Dottie Levesque, Jim Tedford, Tony Marino, Ted Garside, and Mary Foote-Hill), our public relations team (John Muldoon, Deb Richards and Bob Wicks), and to all the hard working Rotarians and volunteers who made this possible. A special thank you to Jim Graffum, Tom Palance, Select Board Member Linda Alexson, and Senator Bruce Tarr for their participation and support, as well as to the residents of Ipswich for making ‘Flags for Heroes’ a huge success. To view a slide show of the Flag Day dedication, click HERE, or visit our Photo Album section on the home page. Please visit the South Green and walk among the flags. Sponsorships are sold out this year, but an application for next year is available on our website at www.ipswichrotary.com. |
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Rotary Presents 2021 Scholarships![]() Graduates received $500 or $1,000. Since planning began during pandemic restrictions, the traditional presentations at a club meeting were not possible and the club arranged a special outdoor event to ensure safety. We are grateful to our hard working Scholarship Committee, led by Sr Leonore Coan, and for the great weather. Again this year, the event took place in front of Ipswich High School. Accompanied by their families, the students were recognized with a large sign displaying his or her name in calligraphy print. On hand to congratulate them were members of the scholarship committee and club leadership. |
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Rowley 9-11 Memorial Maintenance![]() The memorial remembers several Rowley residents who perished on that fateful day in 2001. Again this year, the beautiful plantings were donated by Country Gardens in Rowley. Rotary and the town are planning a joint 20th anniversary remembrance in September, including a new flag pole. ![]() ![]() |
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Rotary Provides Senior Citizen Lunch to over 120![]() The event really began the day before, on Wednesday May 19. Several Rotarians gathered in the kitchen at Ray Morley’s Ipswich Inn to cut and chop vegetables for the beef stew that Chef Ray was preparing for the next day. On hand ‘sou chefs’ were Laurie Cameron, Sr Leonore Coan, Julie Nelson, and Nat Pulsifer. |
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Rotary Picks Up Trash on Route 133![]() In this photo are the cleanup team of Doug Shealy, Tom Murphy, Eric Josephson, Cindy Quinn, and Jim Tedford. And, no, they did not pick up this food along the road. Relaxing at Zumi's after the event. Seen below right, Doug is loading the bags to be taken away. Yes, we retrieved our Rotarian from the pile before the truck pulled out. ![]() ![]() At left, Tom and Eric pose with their 'catch of the day'.
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Sponsor a Flag, Honor a HeroIpswich Rotary is accepting sponsors for a new program called the Flags for Heroes project. This will be a large display of 3 by 5 foot American flags on 10 foot poles created to honor our local heroes. This hero may be a veteran, teacher, medical professional, mentor, or any person you would like to honor for their contribution to your life or to the community. ![]() The flags will be displayed from mid-June to early July, and used again in future installations. Proceeds to benefit Ipswich Rotary Charitable Trust. $50 per sponsorship. Limited to the first 100 sponsors, first-come first-served. Sponsor forms and payment are due May 31, 2021. Forms are available at the Institution for Savings branches at Depot Square and County Road, and the BankGloucester office on High Street; or download it HERE For more information, please contact Paula at 978-500-8532. |
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Rotary Rings the Dinner Bell![]() Prior to the pandemic, weekly Dinner Bell meals were held at the Masonic Lodge. In the interest of public safety during the on-going health crisis, meals are prepared by the host organization and delivered by them to those in need. The photo is courtesy of Rotarian John Muldoon, editor and publisher of TheLocalNews. |
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Interact Completes Homeless Clothing DriveIPSWICH — After just one week of collecting goods, a group of high school students has sent it off to a charity that supports the homeless. ![]() Last Saturday, the group assembled on Congress Street in Ipswich to load the donated goods into cars and bring them to Lowell. “Basically, we got everything we needed in a really large quantity”, said Interact President Audrey Berger. “No one expected this much stuff. We’re really glad Ipswich got together and helped us.” Dana Falardeau loads a car. Students in the Interact Club set about helping Living Waters, a group that supports the chronically homeless in Lowell. Its website says it provides meals, mobile charging, mail pick-up, laundry, rest rooms, referrals, hygiene, haircuts, clothes, workshops, and case management. The students set up four collection points, at Town Hall, Zumi’s, Ipswich High School, and the Ipswich YMCA. Berger said some people made their own care packages with toiletries and other goods they bought. ![]() From left: Louisa Roesler, Audrey Berger, Dana Falardeau (in front), Sam Orroth and Steven Yon, with some of the donations they received. |
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Interact Collecting Clothing for the Homeless![]() Starting Sunday, boxes will pop up in four locations to collect toiletries and clothing. The week-long drive (from March 22 to 29) is being organized by the Rotary sponsored Interact Club in Ipswich High School. Seen in the photo are club officers Audrey Berger, President; Louisa Roesler, Vide President; Rowan Galanis, Secretary; and Sam Orroth, Treasurer. The drive will support Living Waters Center of Hope in Lowell, which helps the chronically homeless in Lowell, club president Audrey Berger said. Its website says it provides meals, mobile charging, mail pick-up, laundry, rest rooms, referrals, hygiene, haircuts, clothes, workshops, and case management. For more information about Living Waters, click here. |
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President's WelcomeI
![]() This year of Covid has provided both stresses and opportunities. I am so proud of this club that we have continued to meet weekly via Zoom, and that so many of our members have signed in and continue to make this such a strong club. We continue to be involved in our communities and provide Service Above Self. It is my hope that before I pass the baton to President Elect Clint Dalton at the end of June we will be able to return to face to face meetings, in at least a limited capacity. Sincerely, Martha |
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Rotary Assists The Open Door Food Pantry![]() For the fourth year running, the Rotary Club of Ipswich and Rowley has held a post-holiday food drive. Last week, Ipswich Rotarians dropped off non-perishable goods, including food, games, puzzles and books, at the Open Door in Ipswich. In previous years, Rotary held a “reverse Advent” drive, in which people would put one item per day into a bag in the run up to Christmas. The pandemic changed plans this year, so the club modified the event and called it “Make Kindness Contagious,” said organizer Elaine Richter. These donations were made possible by generous contributions from Rotarians and our neighbors in the community.
In the photo, from left, are Susan Otis and Glen Prescott of the Open Door; and Rotarians Martha Mauser, Elaine Richter, Cindy Quinn, and Julie Nelson. |
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Jingle Bell Drive Postponed to Sunday![]() |
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Happy Holidays from Ipswich-Rowley Rotary![]() Seasons Greetings from our first, and hopefully only, virtual Holiday Party this week.
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Rotary and Doyle Drug Store Donate PPE![]() The Rotary Club of Ipswich-Rowley recently teamed up with Conley’s Drug in Ipswich to provide the Ipswich Police Department with additional personal protective equipment. To fund the project, Rotary secured a District Grant, and Conley’s owner Alex Doyle generously agreed to sell at cost. “Alex gave us a discount so we got more than what we would have,” said Rotary co-president Martha Mauser. Doyle said the supplies consisted of hand sanitizer, gloves and masks. Ipswich-Rowley Rotary always is grateful to our generous community partners. Seen in the photo are Rotary co-President Lisa Shanko, Conley's owner Alex Doyle, police Chief Paul Nikas, and Rotary co-President Martha Mauser. Photo courtesy of thelocalne.ws. |
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Rotary Assists Disabled Veteran![]() Micaila visited the Ipswich Rotary virtual meeting last Thursday to bring us up to date on her first year with Rabbit, named for her litter and the iconic ‘Winnie the Pooh’ character. Ms. Rabbit, as she calls her, stands 31 inches tall and weighs about 140 pounds. This all came about due to a traumatic, life changing injury that Micaila suffered while on active duty with the US Marine helicopter launch and recovery unit. The chronically painful effects of her injury include balance and mobility issues. Fortunately for Micaila, the Service Dog Project gives preference to veterans and first responders. When Ipswich Rotarians learned of her plight, they acted quickly. |
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Jingle Bell Drive-In is December 12![]() Festively dressed and masked interact members will guide cars from High Street along the parking lot, exiting through School Street. Santa will be on hand, but due to Covid restrictions he requests that photos be taken only from a distance. He still has a busy night coming up in a few weeks, and he needs to remain healthy. Kids are encouraged to bring their letters to give to Santa. |
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Give IpswichRowley-Opoly – a Great Holiday Gift![]() The 'IpswichRowley-Opoly' games are in stores now, just in time for Christmas. Your whole family can enjoy the local themed fun while supporting our communities through Rotary. The game sells for $30 and you can pick up yours at any of the following convenient locations: Jettie’s Bagels, 5 Depot Square, Ipswich Windhill Realty, 16 Market Street, Ipswich Corliss Brothers, 31 Essex Road, Ipswich Henry Bear’s Park, 3 Market Street, Ipswich Northern Lights Farm Stand, 243 High Street, Ipswich Haircrafters, 15 Market Street, Ipswich BankGloucester, 143 High Street, Ipswich Rowley Family Dental Center, 434 Haverhill Street, Rowley Act fast, supplies are limited! Ipswich Rotary serves the communities of Ipswich and Rowley. We are grateful to the many sponsors who made this unique fundraiser possible. |
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Ipswich High School Interact Seeks Community Help on Service Projects![]() As he has for many years, Rotarian Keith Harris serves as their Rotary Advisor. Faculty member Michelle Barclay begins her third year as the Faculty Advisor. The officers for 2020-21 are President Audrey Berger, Vice President Louisa Roesler, Treasurer Sam Orroth, and Secretary Rowan Galanis. Board member Angelina Rix also was on hand for the virtual presentation. Harris commented on the solidarity of the club, which despite Covid-19 restrictions had 35 members at their first Zoom meeting. He also commended the club and its leaders for their commitment and teamwork. To kick off the year, the Interact club has initiated two projects: the “Interact Community Service Fair”, and an “Oral History” project with the Ipswich Council on Aging. The ‘Service Fair” project will reach out to local businesses, non-profits, and town government seeking volunteer opportunities and possible internships for students. The goal is to help Ipswich students fulfill the requirement of 30 hours of community service by the end of their junior year or beginning of the senior year. Students will be encouraged to “advocate for themselves” and to “enhance their communication skills and build their character”. This project is a continuation of one initiated last year under the leadership of then President Kayla Laddin, but interrupted by the pandemic outbreak. Students will join the event through a series of Zoom fairs. Representatives from participating businesses and organizations will be invited to the appropriate fair. Interested business partners will be sent a brief Google Form survey in which they can describe their opportunities. Students also will receive a Google Form to assess their interest and allocate them to the appropriate fair. The target date to hold the fairs is October 21. Interested business and non-profit leaders are urged to contact President Audrey at 21bergera@ipsk12.net ASAP. In the “Oral History” project, students are conducting a series of video interviews with senior citizens. When completed, the club will share the videos with appropriate community outlets, such as ICAM, and on the Ipswich Rotary website. Seen in the front of the High School are the 2020-21 Interact officers: President Audrey Berger, Vice President Louisa Roesler, Secretary Rowan Galanis, and Treasurer Sam Orroth |
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Rotary Remembers 9/11![]() This week, Rotarians performed annual maintenance to the 9-11 Memorial in Rowley. The memorial remembers several Rowley residents who perished on that fateful day in 2001. Again this year, the beautiful plantings were donated by Country Gardens in Rowley. Seen in the photos are Ipswich Rotary Past President, and member of the Rowley Select Board, Bob Snow and his wife Jami. Due to the extremely dry weather this year, it was decided to conduct the maintenance later than usual. Rotarians and neighbors will stop at the site tomorrow at 8:44 am for a few moments of reflection and remembrance. ![]() |
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Rotary Presents 2020 Scholarships![]() Dubbing it the “Auto Award”, the club scheduled a drive-by outside Ipswich High School. Each young scholar was assigned an arrival time and was required to wear a mask and practice social distancing. As the student arrived, a large sign displayed his or her name in calligraphy print. They were dropped off for a few minutes to accept their award and exchange a few pleasantries. Rotarians and family members who were on hand cheered in appreciation for their achievements. Some students were accompanied by a parent or their entire family. |
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President's Message![]() I am extremely privileged to be able to serve the club as President again for the first four months of our 2020 – 2021 Rotary year! I thoroughly enjoyed serving as your President in 2016-2017 and I am looking forward to the next four months. Our Rotary club is extremely special – we are truly a Rotary family! We all work hard to do our best to hold true to our Rotary Mission of providing service to others, promoting integrity, and advancing world understanding, goodwill, and peace. But what makes our club truly amazing is the respect and admiration we have for each other …. we are a family. My goal during my four months as President is to get every member engaged in the club by serving on a committee, volunteering for projects, or attracting new members. When I first joined the Ipswich/ Rowley Rotary Club in 2010, I received a call from the Rotarian I admire the most and the one who has been my mentor over the years, Bob Wicks. Bob called me because I was a new member of the club and he talked to me for a while. He wanted to know what my interests were and what committee I thought I would enjoy serving on. Since that day, I have been on the Membership Committee, Chaired the Fundraising Committee, served on the Board many times, served as Vice President, President Elect, President, Past President and now President. Bob knew what he was talking about when he said, “You have to get all members engaged and not only engaged in club activities, but engaged in things they enjoy.” So this is my mission over the next few months!!! Sincerely, Lisa |
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Ipswich-Rowley Rotary Celebrates 2020-21 Leadership Team
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Ipswich Rotary Salutes our own District GovernorThank you for a Great Year of Leadership! Joan Arsenault Rotary Club of Ipswich and Rowley District Governor D7930 2019-20 ![]() |
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New Rotary Youth Exchange Student IntroducedLast week, Ipswich Rotary welcomed our new hosted Rotary Youth Exchange student, Viliam, from Germany. Viliam will spend one year in Ipswich with host families and will study at Ipswich High School. During his introduction, Viliam presented an exchange flag from the Annaberg Rotary Club, his sponsoring club in Germany. A local Ipswich student, Sara, is sponsored by Ipswich Rotary and already has begun her exchange year in Japan. ![]() From left, President Elect and Ipswich RYE Chair, Martha Mauser, Viliam, and President Cushing Titcomb. |
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Cushing Titcomb Becomes Ipswich Rotary's 96th PresidentCushing Titcomb, center rear, is sworn in as the 96th President of the Ipswich Rotary Club. His one year term began on July 1. Other Ipswich Rotarians sworn in at the District Installation were District Governor Nominee Joan Arsenault and Assistant Governor Bob Wicks. Ipswich Rotarian Sumner Richter was recognized by District Governor Dave Gardner for his outstanding contributions to the District’s Syrian refugee relief initiative. And, Ipswich Rotarian Christina Harris wrapped up her year as District Governor Sheryl Meehan's Aide de Camp. Well done Christina! Scenes are from the 2017 District Installation in Danvers which appear on the District 7930 Facebook Page. Bob Wicks, far right, is among the Presidents and AG's sworn in for 2016-17. This will be Bob's 6th year as an Assistant Governor. In this photo, Cushing is directly under the letter "T". Joan Arsenault, second from the right, becomes the District Governor Nominee, DG in 2019-20. ![]() Ipswich Rotarian Sumner Richter is seen here with his fiancé, Briney. Sumner's mother Elaine also is an Ipswich Rotarian, making Sumner a second generation Rotarian. ![]() Christina Harris was recognized for her extraordinary year of service supporting District Governor Sheryl Meehan. Additional pictures can be seen on our Facebook Page. |
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Ipswich Interact Officers InductedEarlier this month, the Ipswich High School Interact club inducted its Board of Directors for 2017-2018. During the ceremony, the outgoing Board also was honored by the club and several members of the Ipswich Rotary Club. Ipswich Interact is a Rotary sponsored service club at the High School. The club raises money for community service projects and international humanitarian gifts. Members of the club receive credit towards the High School’s service requirements. Ipswich Rotary President Lisa Shanko inducts the incoming 2017-18 Board of Directors: Grace Quinn, President; Meghan O’Connor, Vice President; Caroline White, Treasurer; Ava Warren, Co-Secretary; and Mackenzie Greenleaf, Co-Secretary. The 2016-17 Interact Board are joined by Ipswich Rotary Club Interact Co-Chair Carrie Curley, President Lisa Shanko, and Ipswich and District Youth Officer Keith Harris. To the left of Keith, the outgoing Board members are: Jesse Cullen-Popp, Director; Reed Dolan, Treasurer; Andrew Freemont-Smith, President; Grace Quinn, Secretary; Ellis Roesler, Director. |
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Andover Rotary Donates to Healthy Kids/Brighter Future![]() Seen in the photo are Andover Rotary Foundation Chair Jim Greeley and Ipswich Rotary President Lisa Shanko at our meeting last week in Ipswich. For more information about HK/BF, click on www.healthykidsbrighterfuture.org/. HK/BF also is on Facebook. |
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Ipswich Rotary Supports Better Health in Zambia
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Ipswich Rotary Inducts Three New Members
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Kristin Kelleher Presents Friendship BannerKristin Kelleher, our 2016-17 Rotary Global Scholar, presents an Ipswich Rotary exchange banner to Jagmohan Singh Bhakar, President of the Rotary Club of Tower Hamlets in London, UK. Exchange banners Kristin is enrolled in the Masters’s program for Environment, Politics and Globalization at Kings College in London, England. While attending Kings College London, Ms. Kelleher also is designing and implementing a service project that will have a positive and sustainable effect on the local community. Her service project demonstrates the correlation between low-income individuals, health, environmental issues and success in obtaining a job that provides a sustainable wage. |
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Joan Arsenault Named District Governor for 2019-20Rotary District 7930 Governor Sheryl Meehan has announced that Ipswich Rotarian Joan Kelly Arsenault has been selected by the Nominating Committee to be District Governor in 2019-20. Joan previously served as Ipswich Rotary President in 2010-11 and has been an Assistant Governor since 2013. Joan will be the second Ipswich Rotarian to serve as District Governor, the first being Irving Lippoldt in 1965-66. Joan has worked in ![]() |
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Ipswich Interact Will Host Santa's Arrival in Ipswich![]() On Saturday, December 10, greet Santa at 10 am as he arrives at the Ipswich Town Wharf. Sing carols with Buddy the Elf as we await Santa’s arrival! Jingle bells will be available for purchase. Jingle your bells and follow our honored guest and Buddy the Elf on a festive “Jingle Bell Walk” to the Ipswich Town Hall at 45 Green Street. Keep a sharp eye out for the “Grinch”!
Once Santa arrives at Town Hall, he will receive children 11 and under while holiday carolers entertain. Parents are urged to bring a camera! Each child will receive a gift bag from Santa as well. Following their visit with Santa, the children can have their faces painted, play festive games, and create holiday crafts. The Rotary Club will serve hot dogs, hot cocoa and more in the COA cafeteria.
Tickets will be available for purchase in order to enjoy delicious food, face painting, and crafts. There will be free games to play as well as raffles for Christmas trees and an iPad Mini valued at $400!
In the event of rain or heavy snow, we will meet at Town Hall. Parking is available at Town Hall and in the Ascension Memorial Church lot. Unfortunately, no pets are allowed in Town Hall. Attendees are encouraged to bring unwrapped gifts fit for a child to support the Marines in their organization, Toys for Tots!
Proceeds from the Jingle Bell Walk will be donated to Ipswich Caring. This organization provides holiday meals and toys for local Ipswich families.
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Socks Donated to the HomelessOn Thursday, November 17, Ipswich Rotary completed a very successful “Sock Drive for the Homeless”. Rev. Brian Gearin of Starlight Ministries in Boston joined us at our breakfast meeting to describe the need and to help us understand how good people can suddenly find themselves homeless. Following the meeting, the club packed Rev. Gearin’s car chock full of socks collected during the drive. Ipswich Rotary thanks all our friends in Ipswich and Rowley who contributed to this drive. Ipswich Rotarians surround Rev. Gearin as he prepares to return to Boston with his car stuffed with socks. Yes, we left a bit of room in the car for Rev. Gearin. Rev. Gearin addressed the club about the conditions that lead to homelessness. |
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Masked Ball Fundraiser a SuccessIpswich Rotary thanks our sponsors, auction donors, and attendees for making our masked ball fundraiser a huge success. In addition to the sponsors listed in the flier below, the following generous companies and individuals contributed to our outstanding silent auction: J Barrett & Co, Ipswich Ale, Pax Massage, Junk Junk Baby, Ipswich Inn, Rowley Family Dental, Ipswich Museum, Coastal Green Grocer, Muddy Creek Animal Care Center, Gordon Florist, Mark Warner Martial Arts, Nat Pulsifer, Ingrid Miles, Born Imagery, and several Rotarians. ![]() |
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This Week's Meeting: Picnic in the ParkPicnic in the Park – celebration and remembrance, an annual Ipswich Rotary tradition This week, in lieu of our regular breakfast meeting, we will gather at noon in Rotary Park, adjacent to the Ipswich Family Y. The park opened in 2006 and the club has returned each summer to enjoy and rededicate this beautiful space. The park also is the site of one of the five Peace Poles placed by the Ipswich High School Interact Club in 2014. Construction on the park began in 2003 as the club’s “Centennial Project” to mark Rotary International’s 100 year anniversary in 2005. The project was guided by Co-Chairs Ed Bryant and Larry McNeil and a committee consisting of Gerry Beauchamp, Bud Conley, George Lewis, Bill Nelson, Joe Parks, and Don Whiston. A bench honoring the memory of Bud Conley is located near the park entrance. The picnic will begin at noon in the park. Parking is available in the adjacent YMCA parking lot. |
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Ipswich Rotary Inducts Elaine RichterElaine Richter was inducted as the newest member of the Ipswich Rotary Club. Elaine was inducted by President Bob Gravino at the club’s monthly meeting in Rowley on July 9. Ingrid Miles, Vice President - Rotary Foundation, sponsored Elaine and will serve as her mentor. In the photo are Ingrid Miles, Elaine Richter, and Bob Gravino.
To learn more about Ipswich Rotary, contact any member or visit a meeting. The full schedule for Ipswich Rotary and the Rotary Satellite Club of Ipswich can be found here.
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Bob Gravino Inducted as President of Ipswich RotaryOn Monday Night, June 29, Bob Gravino was officially inducted as the 94th President of the Ipswich Rotary Club. On hand to help him celebrate were Joan and Bob Arsenault, Lisa Shanko, Bob Wicks, First Lady Kathy Gravino, and Christina Harris. Congratulations President Bob, we look forward to your inspiration and leadership as we continue our service to Ipswich and Rowley.
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Rotary Trail Run for Youth Scholars.The Ipswich Rotary 5K/10K road race and trail ramble raises scholarship money for worthy Ipswich and Triton students. The annual run and walk through beautiful Appleton Farms will be held on June 13 this year. Fun and food for all ages. Information is available in the attached flier. For directions and registration, log onto the Ramble website at www.ipswichrotary5K.com. Sponsored by the Institution for Savings and the Ipswich Family YMCA. Ipswich Rotary - Humanity in Motion, serving Ipswich and Rowley. |
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New County Road Bus Shelter Dedicated![]() On Monday, September 8, The Rev Brad Clark dedicated a new bus shelter on County Road in front of the Southern Heights neighborhood. The shelter replaces a 40 year old structure that had protected school children for four decades as they awaited their buses. Several of the children who will use the new shelter were on hand to cut the ribbon.
In his dedication remarks, Rev. Clark, Rector of Ascension Church and current President of the Ipswich Rotary Club, commented that “It was exactly 40 years ago that the first Southern Heights Bus Stop Shelter was built for kids as a protected place to gather for the bus. Food, shelter and clothing are the three basic essentials we need to make our way in this life. I would add community. Without community we have no one to lean on in times of need, no one with whom to share the happiest moments of our lives, and no one to help us realize our dreams.
This is a small achievement in the grand scheme of things, but a great example of what can be done when people and organizations work together to make our common life better. Living in community, being there for one another, brings out our best. Good things happen when we reach out, when we make an effort to shelter one another.”
Rev. Brad concluded his remarks by acknowledging the organizations and businesses whose efforts and generosity made the new shelter possible: the Ipswich Rotary Club, the Ipswich Family YMCA, the Youth Group of Ascension Memorial Church with special thanks to Bill Skelton, Cape Ann Sign, the Ipswich Housing Authority, D.L. Clark, Inc., Tedford’s True Value Hardware, and the Conservation Commission of the Town of Ipswich.
On hand, in addition to several Ipswich Rotarians, was former Ipswich resident Shawn Murphy who traveled down from his home in Exeter, NH. He shared memories and vintage newspaper clippings marking the occasion of a similar dedication exactly 40 years earlier. Shawn and his classmates were the first school children to use the previous shelter in 1974.
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