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"How to write a book when you don't know where to start."
Oct 08, 2024 12:30 PM
"I used to feel trapped in my life, always working and never seeing my kids. The worst part was that I didn't see a way out. Do you know that feeling of being trapped in your own life?
Dora Farkas, PhD.
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Oct 12, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In 2002, our Club dedicated the 9/11 Memorial at Springs Brook Park.
As the memorial's creator, the Club has stewardship responsibility for its maintenance, working in partnership with the Town.
On Saturday, October 12th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., members of the 9/11 Memorial Stewardship Team will perform some relatively minor cleanup chores (described below).
In the event of a weather cancellation, the Rain Date is the following Saturday, October 19th, at the same time.
We need and invite you to help.
The planned cleanup primarily involves raking and piling the debris from cutting down weeds and vines around the area's perimeter. It's suggested that you bring gloves and a rake (if you can). Jackets, hats, and insect repellent are your choice. If anyone has anything else they think might be helpful, please let me know.
With enough help, it shouldn't take too long to complete.
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Bedford Science Center
Oct 15, 2024 1:00 PM
Erin and other volunteers have been working to establish the Bedford Science Center. Starting three years ago they created a “science corner” in the lobby of Lane School. Facilities put in some new outlets, fixed all the lights in the display cabinets, and a volunteer made heavy-duty shelves. Someone donated a table, the old superintendent brought in a huge wasp nest, and voila!: the science corner was born. It was loved by children so much that they have been able to expand to an entire classroom and have christened this the Bedford Science Center. While this has been growing they are working on the formation of the nonprofit called Bedford Community Science. This will be a 501c3 in town, with the goal of bringing exciting hands-on science events and activities to everyone aged 3-103. The organization has been incubating under the arm of the BEST PTO and once its 501c3 designation is obtained it will be a spin-off (like Frazier from Cheers!) |
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Oct 16, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Meeting With the Bedford BOD at Bedford's Zoom Address
Oct 16, 2024 6:00 PM
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Participatory budgeting - what is it and why is it relevant to Bedford Rotary?
Oct 22, 2024 12:30 PM
NOTE: This meeting will be held in The Residence, 240 South Rd, Bedford, MA
In the Spring of '24 at Tufts, with group members in her Solidarity Economics course, Katherine participated in a semester-long project supporting a non-profit's evaluation of Boston's pilot Participatory Budgeting process.
Participatory budgeting (PB) is a democratic process in which community members decide how to spend part of a public budget. It gives people real power over real money- because community members are experts!
So...why is this relevant to Bedford Rotary you ask? We are all individuals living in a community with thoughts and ideas on ways to improve it. The trick is, that even stellar local governments can't read our minds on how we'd like our budgets spent, and town meetings only reach a small amount of the total population. PB is spreading quickly; processes have popped up in cities and towns like Lexington, Cambridge, Sommerville, and more.
You'll have an opportunity to understand the driving goals behind the movement, the process basics on how community input is collected, and get to discuss the sorts of improvements you would advocate for in your home town.
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Oct 25, 2024 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us at the Bedford Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat, from 3:30-5:30 pm at the Whole Foods Parking Lot Setup 1:30-3:00pm (probably closer to 2) We'll be giving our candy canes to promote our Winter Community Breakfast event. Come dressed in your favorite winter-themed costume! Santa might make an appearance. Sign up to help out! |
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Oct 26, 2024 7:00 PM
The Concord Band this fall is featuring Rhapsody in Blue to be performed at 51 Walden Street, Concord MA. Cost $20. Concert Begins at 7:00 PM.
Grandson Jake of the president of the 1963 Bedford High band is playing piano solo. Jake is also the grandson of Ken, the many-year president of the Concord Band.
Contact Ralph Hammond if interested. For many years, the Concord Band has been a Bedford Rotary social event often involving many club members, some traveling from out of state.
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Oct 28, 2024 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
The Bedford Youth & Family Services (YFS) Department partnering with Emerson Hospital and the Yellow Tulip Project to plant a Hope Garden.
The Project’s mission is to eliminate the stigmas surrounding mental illness. Yellow tulips are a sign of hope and when communities come together, get their hands dirty planting a Hope Garden, and talk about mental illness, hope blooms!
Bedford YFS will be planting a Hope Garden with 100 tulip bulbs provided by Emerson and is seeking participation from community members who would like to help with the planting. The event is happening on Monday, October 28th, 2024 from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM at the Town Center Building, 12 Mudge Way in Bedford. If you are Interested in participating in this event, please sign up below or just come by on the event date to say hi! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BA9AE22A3FDC70-51970915-yellow#/ |
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Club Assembly: Health Check
Oct 29, 2024 12:30 PM
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Oct 29, 2024 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Use regular Zoom link 2 Election of Board of Directors, Officers, and Foundation Trustees 2.1 Nominating Committee: In the first month of each Rotary year the Board shall create a four-member Nominating Committee for the sole purpose of developing a slate of officers for the next Rotary year. The Nominating Committee shall consist of the current President, current President-elect, and two club members in good standing and who are not currently members of the Board. The slate of officers being developed by the Nominating Committee shall consist of: 2.1.1 President ………………………………………………………… required 2.1.2 President-elect ……………………………………….………. required 2.1.3 Secretary ………………………………………………………… required 2.1.4 Assistant Secretary …………………………………………. optional 2.1.5 Treasurer ……………………………….………………….…… required 2.1.6 Assistant Treasurer …………………………………….…… optional 2.1.7 Sergeant-at-Arms ……………………….…….……….……. optional 2.1.8 Five at-large members of the Board ……….…….. required – two-year terms staggered each year with two new and three in their second year or three new and two in their second year. 2.1.9 Two at-large members of the Board ……….………. required – new members to fill the expiring terms of the outgoing two at-large members 2.2 The Nominating Committee is also responsible for developing a slate of Trustees for the Rotary Foundation of Bedford. That slate of officers shall consist of: 2.2.1 Chair ………………………………………………… Immediate past President of the Rotary Club of Bedford 2.2.2 Current Club President 2.2.3 Treasurer ………………….……………………. proposed Treasurer of the Rotary Club of Bedford 2.2.4 Two at-large Trustees ……………………. To fill the second year of their existing terms 2.2.5 Two at-large Trustees ……………………. New members to fill the expiring terms of the two outgoing at-large members. 2.3 Nominating Procedures: 2.3.1 During October, the Club President shall issue, or cause to be issued in the name of the Nominating Committee, an announcement to all members of the Club: 2.3.1.1 Inviting any member to submit proposals for members of the Board or the Trustees of the Rotary Foundation of Bedford to the Nominating Committee. 2.3.1.2 The address to which the proposals should be sent. 2.3.1.3 The date the proposals must be received. 2.3.2 Before November 15th, the Nominating Committee shall announce its proposed slate of Officers to the Club. 2.3.3 Before December 1st, any member may re-propose a candidate whose name had been duly submitted to the Nominating Committee, but not selected. 2.3.4 On December 7th: 2.3.4.1 If no proper re-proposals have been received by the Nominating Committee, the Club President shall declare the uncontested nominees to be elected and shall notify all members of the Club, District 7910, and RI by December 31st 2.3.4.2 If proper re-proposals have been received by the Nominating Committee, the Club President shall send the name and qualifications of each candidate, for contested positions, to all members of the Club by December 7th . 2.3.4.2.1 With 7 days’ written notice of all names of candidates for contested positions having been given to all members, the President of the Club, at the next regular meeting shall call for a closed ballot election of each contested position. The candidate with the highest number of votes for each contested position will be declared the winner. NOTE: For purposes of the election process, proper written notification shall include electronic mail (email). NOTE: With proper written notice of the voting having been given to all members, a quorum of Club members is not required for the voting to be valid. NOTE: Written ballots will be permitted provided they are submitted to the Club Secretary in writing and in a sealed envelope at least 24 hours prior to the meeting where the voting is to take place. The ballot must be signed by the member casting the ballot. 2.3.4.2.2 The Club President shall then declare the slate of Officers and Trustees to be elected and shall notify all members, District 7910, and RI of the election results by December 31st. 2.3.4.3 The rules and traditions of RI will apply, prohibiting campaigning by or on behalf of candidates 2.4 Vacancies: If a vacancy occurs: 2.4.1 For the President or President-elect, the existing Nominating Committee will reconvene, propose a candidate and proceed as outlined in section 2.3 except the process shall be completed as soon as possible without regard to the time of year. 2.4.2 For any other Club Officers or members of Board, the Nominating Committee will reconvene, propose a suitable replacement, and by a vote of the remaining Officers and Board elect a replacement. 2.4.2.1 At least one week’s notice will be given to the remaining Officers and members of the Board of the proposed meeting where a vote will be taken to elect a replacement. 2.4.2.2 Due notice having been given, a voice majority vote by the members in attendance at the meeting is necessary to elect the replacement to fill the unexpired term. |
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Oct 30, 2024 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Oct 30, 2024 6:00 PM
Each year DVSN honors the lives lost to domestic violence in the previous 12 months in MA with a candlelight vigil.
It’s a poignant and powerful evening honoring the 33 lives lost in MA.
This year it is inside at Bemis Hall in Lincoln the evening of Oct. 30. (See flyer below.)
Our speaker is Kishana Smith-Osei, Executive Director of Massachusetts Women of Color Network (masswocn.com).
A light supper follows the ceremony. Please consider joining us if you can. For more details, visit DVSN.org/Vigil.
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Oct 30, 2024 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Nov 05, 2024 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Rotary Club of Bedford will be hosting a personal care item drive to support the Middlesex Community College Food Pantry. Come vote on election day, Tuesday, November 5th and drop your donations off at tables outside the JGMS entrance (99 McMahon Rd). We are collecting: body wash, shampoo, conditioner, laundry soap, dish soap, shaving cream, razors, body lotion, tissues, paper towels, and hand sanitizer. The MCC Food Pantries on the Bedford and Lowell campuses are a free resource for MCC students and families. To learn more about the MCC food pantry to go: https://tinyurl.com/mccfoodpantryinfo or email foodpantry@middlesex.mass.edu. |
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Nov 05, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join Us for the Rotary Club of Bedford's November 5th Evening Meeting for an evening of fellowship, community, and great food! We're trying something different this time - attendees must order their food from Ken's Deli before the meeting. Place your order during the day on Tuesday, November 5th:
In either case, tell them your name and that it's a Rotary Club order for later pickup. We'll be meeting in Upper Fellowship Hall, not our regular meeting room. |
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Nov 07, 2024 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Planning meeting - contact Joe for Google Meet link |
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Distressed Children & Infants International
Nov 12, 2024
Dr. Ehsan Hoque, MBBS, PhD, is the Executive Director and founder of Distressed Children & Infants International. He is passionately dedicated to promoting child rights and improving the health and welfare of underprivileged children Their mission - At DCI, we are working towards a future where all children have a chance at a dignified and successful life. We believe education is the key to ending poverty cycle, stopping child labor, and early marriage. We provide education, healthcare, and skill development opportunities to youth and their families in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Nicaragua so they can thrive and lift up themselves, their families and communities. Learn more at: https://distressedchildren.org |
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Nov 14, 2024 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Planning meeting - contact Joe for Google Meet link |
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The Rotary Foundation
Nov 19, 2024 1:00 PM
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Nov 19, 2024 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Nov 19, 2024 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Nov 20, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Nov 21, 2024 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Planning meeting - contact Joe for Google Meet link |
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Dec 03, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Dec 08, 2024 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Winter Community Breakfast, formerly known as Breakfast with Santa, brings the community together during the holiday season to celebrate, build connections, and help support worthwhile causes. As a fundraiser for the Bedford Rotary Foundation, this festive event helps us spread holiday cheer while raising awareness and vital funds for community service projects. This year the event will be held on Sunday, December 8th from 9am-12pm at Bedford HIgh School. As in years past, there will be a hot pancake breakfast with all the trimmings, winter crafts, photos with Santa, and musical performances. We have games, and activities from other cultural traditions, celebrating the coming of winter together. |
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Visioning
Dec 10, 2024 1:00 PM
Elliott Rittenberg (our immediate Past District Governor) will be speaking to us about Visioning. Visioning helps clubs produce a strategy to become irresistible, resulting in a plan for membership attraction and retention while creating impactful opportunities for service to our communities. Visioning is a facilitator-led exercise where we guide clubs to develop a strategic road map consistent with Rotary's Action Plan through a facilitator-led process. |
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Report on the Rotary International Convention in Singapore
Dec 17, 2024 1:00 PM
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Dec 17, 2024 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Dec 18, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Jan 07, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join Us for the Rotary Club of Bedford's January 7th Evening Meeting for an evening of fellowship, community, and great food! Attendees must order their food from Ken's Deli before the meeting. Place your order during the day on Tuesday, January 7th:
In either case, tell them your name and that it's a Rotary Club order for later pickup. We'll be meeting in Upper Fellowship Hall, not our regular meeting room. |
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Jan 15, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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The State of the Commonwealth
Jan 28, 2025 1:00 PM
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Jan 29, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Feb 19, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Feb 26, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Mar 19, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Mar 26, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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