 The Rotary Club of Bedford recently celebrated an inspiring moment in its ongoing mission to foster peace and goodwill by recognizing dedicated members with the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow designation. Past District Governor Ralph Hammond took the stage to honor two club members, Al Roscoe and Diane Ryan, for their contributions to The Rotary Foundation and their steadfast service to the Rotary Club of Bedford.
The Paul Harris Fellow recognition, named in honor of Rotary International's founder, Paul Harris, is bestowed upon individuals whose support for The Rotary Foundation aids in advancing humanitarian efforts worldwide. Since Rotary’s inception in 1905, this recognition has become a symbol of commitment to improving lives, promoting peace, and fostering global goodwill.
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Continuing our long-standing support of Middlesex Community College’s food pantries, we will be holding an “Election Collection” of personal care items from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. outside the polling place entrance at the John Glenn Middle School on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.
It is a common occurrence for people to become obsessed and passionate over a tragic event when it occurs. People want to feel they can make a statement, a lasting impression about the event. Their obsession continues for a period of time after the event is over, Having said that, as time goes by and the weeks turn into months and even into years their obsession and passion wains. It becomes somehow not as important until eventually completely goes away. That is the case with many of our feelings towards the horrific events which took place on September 11, 2001. Our lives were all impacted and changed that day. Our own Bedford Rotary club was among the hundreds of thousands that wanted to make a lasting remembrance, so President Peter Cogan appointed Bob Mead to lead a committee to design and construct a memorial at Spring Brooks Park. 
Fellow Rotarians and friends, we’re gearing up for the Rotary Club of Bedford’s 2025