Liz Messier’s word for today is resilience. "I am inspired to be a member of an organization which, despite stumbling blocks along the way, continues to move forward with optimism and a sense of renewal. Providence Rotary is and will continue to be a great organization.”
Geoff Gaunt reporting on the Paint-Off 4/6
Kudos to Art Norwalk for writing the tag line –“Buy before the Paint is Dry!”
It’s easy to buy tickets ($40 now, $60 at the door) just go to www.ProvidenceRotary.org
Silent Auction Prizes ($50 minimum) can be given to Geoff or George Burman
Email Geoff for a “Save the Date” to send to your friends and business contacts
Mary Brewster – Peanut Butter Drive –
Mary wants Rotarians to make her work by bringing in lots of peanut butter for her to carry to her car.
We’ve reached 25% of our goal of 100 jars; bring in jars to Mary or, if you forget, she’ll take $$ and buy the peanut butter for you.
Paul Segal - Boston Pops, Thursday, June 16, Bus leaves Providence Marriott at 6:00 P.M. Program is the Best of Broadway; See Paul or Walter Adamowicz for tickets ($90) includes food, and transportation. Tickets are limited to 56.
Richard Applebaum – District Conference – Water’s Edge, Brewster, MA
Great way to support District Governor Kris and speaker Pete Brock; Golf on Friday
Stay in condo-style accommodations $130 a night (make reservations direct with hotel)
Register on-line for conference – Rotary7950.com
District Governor Kris and Nondas Voll noted the passing of Past District Governor Bill Rizzini. Bill was an accomplished, gentle man who did much to welcome women into Rotary when he was district governor.
Nondas Voll introduced Jonny Skye, Executive Director of RISE.RISE is a community based program that addresses the toll incarceration takes on families. One in 28 children has a parent in prison and has a significant risk of repeating the cycle of poverty, crime and addiction.
The RISE model combats this by investing in the child. RISE helps children overcome family circumstances by working with them to develop a vision of success; giving them an opportunity to attend schools beyond their neighborhood; and reestablishing trust.
Their core programs include:
RISE Scholars - granting students four year, $4,000 scholarships to attend an independent secondary school of their choice;
RISE Mentors - volunteers who commit one year of mentoring ; learning supports provided by RISE staff including service referrals for struggling families and learning plans to support children at school.
Most of the children begin the RISE program between 7-10 years of age. Rise has provided over $4 million dollars of scholarships to secondary schools and students have an 89% graduation rate.
If you’d like to make a personal investment that pays important dividends by volunteering, there are 87 children waiting for RISE mentors. You can contact RISE at 421-2010 or talk to Providence Rotarian Dan Murphy, a RISE board member.
Happy Bucks
Pete Brock for the great District conference and for Merle Haggard, a great talent who recently passed away.
Pat Germani for the three new members inducted into the Providence Rotary.
Wendy Marcus for work of the Environmental Committee noting the 5th anniversary of the environmental committee – 15 trees have been planted in downtown Providence and she kicked-off the 2016 Rotary litter project by giving the Mayor, Mike Kelly and other a bag for trash collecting.
Maury Ryan for his wife Mary Lou’s good medical news.
Anthony Hollingshead for Kris David’s fabulous job organizing the District Conference and Pete Brock’s motivational presentation at the conference.
Rotary Club of Providence, 27 Dryden Lane, Providence, RI 02904
Nondas Voll introduced Jonny Skye, Executive Director of RISE.RISE is a community based program that addresses the toll incarceration takes on families. One in 28 children has a parent in prison and has a significant risk of repeating the cycle of poverty, crime and addiction.
