We had the pleasure of a visit from Michael Duke a Rotarian from Ireland. He is also a Harvard Grad who spent a good part of his life in the USA so it was a homecoming and reunion for him. We were happy to host him and thrilled when we have Rotarians from around the world drop by and share what they are doing for their communities. Michael shared a unique way he has been fundraising by getting in the Guiness World Book of Records- a fun and unique way to raise Rotary's profile and funds. You can watch the Rotary Club of Galaway (Ireland) "Rock the Boat" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORtEXAWAI-gJoin Rotarians from around the District on November 13, 2024 at 6:00pm to celebrate The Rotary Foundation’s role in creating the magic of Rotary and to recognize those who are helping to make it happen.
You’ll hear from Dr. Kimberly Porter, of the Gates Foundation, about why eliminating Polio is so important and how the health systems created by the immunization effort will have an impact even after the job is finished!
You’ll hear from Patti Quigley, co-founder of Razia’s Ray of Hope with an update on educating girls in Afghanistan.
We’ll also celebrate our Major and Bequest Donors, Paul Harris Society Members, and Polio Plus Society Members. (It’s not too late to add your name on that list! Contact Bob Worth at rjworth@gmail.com if you need help making a donation).
There will also be a special ceremony to award a Paul Harris Fellow to non-Rotarian Ed Myers of Tewksbury. Mr. Myers was a member of a team that traveled to Turkey to provide training to Afghan OB/GYNs on the use of maternal/fetal monitors. Currently he is helping to support a project for women’s education in Jalalabad, Afghanistan - sponsored by La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club in CA.
Space is limited so be sure to register now! https://rotary7910.org/event/district-foundation-dinner-1/
Details:
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00pm.Hudson Portuguese Club, 13 Port Street, Hudson, MA 01749$30.00 per person
We setup a “pie selling” page under Marie Presti / The Newton Rotary Club (Thank you Marie!)
It would be great to support Community Servings again this year by purchasing pies. Many of us have ordered pies to support this group and have had a great experience!
If you do order, please select THE PRESTI GROUP, 701 Washington St in Newton as the pickup site 
Thank you considering!
Pies will be ready on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Gobble gobble
The Rotary Club of Newton awarded scholarships to 3 amazing seniors, 2 from Newton North and 1 from Newton South at the annual Newton Mayor's Breakfast on May 22nd. The scholarships are named after Anthony J. Bibbo, a founder and long-time Director of the Harmony Foundation, as well as a much-beloved Newton Rotarian from 1970 until his death in 2018. Club President Liz Tavares introduced the awards, and announced as we are celebrating the 50th Community Breakfast, Rotary is marking its 101st year of serving the Newton Community. Liz introduced Superintendent Dr Anna Nolin, herself a recipient of a scholarship, introduced Hibaq Ali, Jamen Goldberg and Fabricio Gpnzalez Estrella as the winners of the scholarships. Mayor, Ruthann Fuller added her congratulations. Newton Rotary also awarded annual scholarships to 3 deserving students from Newton North's Career and Technical Education Program. These awards were announced on May 23rd, and presented to Carlotta Dolci, Giuliana Forte and Rachel Kaplan at a Rotary luncheon on June 4th.
Our fellow Rotarian, Sue Paley, was presented with this year's Mayor Mann Community Service Award.
Well deserved and a big congratulations to Sue!
I-Ping Li is raising funds for students who care about community, and for whom a scholarship can make a meaningful impact. "I love that the Newton Rotary Foundation reaches out to parts of the community that need a boost." This scholarship program has supported future engineers, chefs, teachers and many other bright, talented college bound and skilled trade students.
With arms wide, Grants Committee Chairman Paul Sullivan, and President Liz Tavares, greets the ensemble of Newton's elite non-profit representatives and our Rotarians to the awards ceremony held at our luncheon on Tuesday, August 1st. This annual event is always one of the most anticipated and fun meetings of the year, as we get to greet and interact with the people who are responsible for so much good work in our community. It was pointed out many times during the hour that although Newton is perceived to be an affluent suburb, there are thousands of families who need help to make life in the Garden City easier to manage. Forging supporting partnerships with these organizations is a key part of accomplishing Newton Rotary's mission. 
The Rotary Club of Newton awarded scholarships to 3 amazing Newton High School seniors at the annual Newton Mayor's Breakfast on May 24th. The scholarships are named after Anthony J. Bibbo, a founder and long-time Director of the Harmony Foundation, as well as a much-beloved Newton Rotarian from 1970 until his death in 2018. Club President Andy Willinger introduced the awards, and also announced the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club, which was greeted by enthusiastic applause. Interim Superintendent Kathy Smith introduced each winner, and the Mayor, Ruthann Fuller, added her congratulations. Newton Rotary also awards annual scholarships to 3 deserving students from Newton North's Career and Technical Education Program. These awards were announced on May 29th, and will be presented at a Rotary luncheon on June 6th.
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