Events

Join the Burlington, Malden, Medford and North Reading Rotary Clubs at the Greater Boston Food Bank

The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) reports that 1 in 10 residents across Eastern Massachusetts face food insecurity every day.  According to a study released in 2018 by Children’s Heath Watch, hunger and food insecurity in MA resulted in and estimated 2.4 billion dollars of increased health related costs for our state in 2016. 

Adults struggling with hunger have higher risks for developing chronic diseases like depression, hypertension and diabetes. Children living in food insecure households are likely to be sick more often, recover from illness more slowly, and be hospitalized more frequently, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Children’s performance in school is also greatly affected.

As you may know, The GBFB is the largest hunger-relief organization in New England and among the largest food banks in the country. Last year, they distributed 61.8 million pounds of nutritious food to people who struggle to have enough to eat. The Greater Boston Food Bank is committed to increasing food distribution to provide at least one meal a day to every person in need in Eastern Massachusetts while supporting healthy lives and healthy communities.

The Greater Boston Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization. Their statistics are impressive:

• GBFB serves 190 cities and towns in MA
• Distributes enough food to feed 142,000 people monthly
• 79% of the food distributed reaches the highest standards of nutrition
• Over 5.1 million pounds of food sorted and packed by volunteers

As “People of Action”, All Rotarians and Friends are invited to help

mitigate the issues of hunger and food insecurity in Massachusetts.

On September 14, 2019 from 9:30 to 12:00 pm the Rotary Clubs of Burlington, Medford, Malden and North Reading will be hosting a food sorting and packing service project at the Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) in Boston.

50 volunteer slots are open and are on a first-come-first- serve basis.

Please see the link below to register:

https://gbfb.secure.force.com/volunteer/VolunteerPortal_Registration_Individual?shift=a010W00000uFVgJQAW

The Greater Boston Food Bank is located at 70 South Bay Avenue, Boston (Free Parking is Available).

 If you have, any questions please contact: Peter Majane at 781-443-5148 or Dave Hart at 781-718-7799.

In the spirit of inclusion, Zone Conference 2019 will bring together Rotarians - Governors past, present, and future along with club and district leaders from across our zones and beyond. YOU need to be a part of this amazing experience!

What a tremendous opportunity to reconnect with classmates, to rub shoulders with current and future Rotary International leaders, to get to know other Rotarians from across Zones 24 and 32 and our new colleagues from Zone 29 who share a passion for service through leadership. YOU need to be a part of this stimulating group of individuals!

Inspiring speakers, empowering facilitators, energizing sessions - addressing the pressing and pivotal issues that are important to the future of Rotary. This Zone Conference will enlighten, educate, and inform. YOU need to be a part of this crucial conversation!

All of this will be taking place in two of the most beautiful hotels in Niagara Falls – Sheraton on the Falls and the Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls - Fallsview Hotel. Connected by a walkway, these two hotels both offer world-class accommodations, outstanding restaurants, and most importantly, breath-taking views of both the Canadian and American falls. And, although you can never tire of that view, the Niagara region also offers a multitude of entertainment, adventure and culinary experiences. There truly is something for everyone!

Bring your partner, family, Rotarian friends and colleagues for a conference that promises to be more than a conference. It will be an experience that will inspire and empower you, an experience you will remember for years to come.

Coming together. That’s what it’s all about.

Click here to learn more about the Zone Conference and how to register.

Register at https://rlinea.org/.

Whether or not you are on track to be a club officer, as a Rotarian you are already a leader in your profession and community…

BUT…

Good leaders know that they can always learn more to help them become better leaders!

RLI is a 4-part program designed to encourage the energizing exchange of Rotary information and ideas via small group discussion format. Some of the topics covered in the one-day sessions include: Membership Recruitment and Retention, Club Publicity, Creating Successful Fundraisers, Ethics, Goal Setting, and Our Foundation. A full description of the curriculum, broken down by Parts I, II, III and Graduate, is available on the RLINEA website.

The registration fee of $100 includes all curriculum materials, a continental breakfast, a mid-morning coffee break, and lunch. Free wifi is available in multiple locations throughout the facility.

For Rotarians who may want overnight accommodations, email reservations must be made with Tamara Husband, Catering Director, at thusband@fourpointswakefieldboston.com. The Rotarian rate is $169/night, and the hotel has waived a two-night stay requirement.

Additional questions? Email Site Chair, Linda Doliber at ldoliber@hotmail.comor leave a message at 781-631-6938.