Events

This is an evening meeting and will be a kickoff to our Hope for the Hungry event.

Note: this meeting is at The Residence

Eric Salerno is the town of Bedford's Housing and Economic Development Director

Did you know that at no cost, the club can sponsor a student (15-18 1/2) for a family-to-family exchange? Two students are matched, and each spend 3-4 weeks with each other’s families. Sherrie will explain to us how it works!

Corinne & Lara will provide an update on what Mothers Out Front have been up to, and on the proposed Hanscom Field hangar expansion for private jets

Lita Verrier is a passionate advocate for volunteering and strong, well-run boards. She’ll be chatting with the club about why volunteer work matters and what it really means—legally—to serve on a board.

NOTE: This meeting will be at The Residence, 240 South Rd

Kevin Maccioli is the Director of Media Relations & Public Information for the Middlesex Sheriff's Office. He will be discussing their work and community partnerships. 

Officer Brickey joined Bedford Public Schools as the SRO in May 2025. She will tell us about her role within the school system and the police department.

In her own words - As the School Resource Officer, I work to keep our schools safe while building positive, trusting relationships with both the students and staff. Bolo helps create a calm welcoming environment providing comfort and support to students, staff, and the community throughout the day. Bolo and I try and focus on safety, connection, and helping students feel safe and supported. 

Note: this meeting will be held at The Residence, 240 South Rd. 

What went right, what went wrong, and what can we learn from our last Hope for the Hungry meal-packing. 

Avive partners with organizations to develop and implement revolutionary AED programs that target Sudden Cardiac Arrest. We have made great strides in developing technology that is easier to use, easier to manage from an admin point of view, and the only fully connected AED that works with 911 dispatch. Our AED bridges the massive gap between Sudden Cardiac Arrest and hospital treatment by providing never-before-available information instantly after a rescue.

Ralph Hammond will be receiving very special awards from Rotary International at this meeting. 

This meeting will be in our regular meeting room and time (First Church, 25 Great Rd at 12:30pm)

NOTE: this meeting will be at The Residence, 240 South Rd

Every week, we throw things away without a second thought. Food scraps, broken cellphones, worn-out products — into the bin they go. But what if the way we throw things away is costing our community money, growing our landfills, and polluting the places we love — and there's a better way that actually makes economic sense? Our speaker today has made it his mission to teach communities this opportunity to live a healthier and happier life. Ed Tivnan is America's first certified Professional Facilitator of the French Circular Economy Collage — a credential he earned in October 2025. He is a former high school biology teacher with 14 years in the classroom. He is also President of the Clipper City Toastmasters. 

This will be a virtual event - ONLINE ONLY

Permagardens – a creative and proven combination of permaculture with bio-intensive gardening – makes it possible for a family to grow all the nutritious vegetables they need in a four-meter by four-meter square, including during dry seasons and droughts.  Vitamin A-rich vegetables prevent stunting in children. It takes families away from unsustainable markets for food, while surpluses can be sold to pay for school fees, medicines, and other household essentials. Working in multiple countries in Africa and in India, The Permagardens Foundation trains people – more than 80% of them women – to become self-sufficient and attain food sovereignty.

Besides being Board Chair of The Permagardens Foundation – www.permagardens.earth – David Albert was also the founder of Friendly Water for the World.

"To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves." - M.K. Gandhi

Bedford Dollars for Scholars is an all-volunteer community organization that provides scholarships to a large and diverse range of deserving high school graduates who plan to continue their education. Ron, a former president of the organization, will fill us in on their need for a scholarship management program to help manage the process.