President's Message

John Perez

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March 3, 2021
 
This week, we have invited a sister Rotary Club from the region of El Cibao in the Dominican Republic to share with us their experiences during the current COVID-19 pandemic.  The Dominican Republic is one of the most beautiful destinations among all Caribbean countries.  They are visited by millions of international tourists annually, and their economy heavily depends on tourism.  Unfortunately, as a result, they are not yet in complete command of the virus, and the contagion rate keeps climbing.
 
The President of the Club, Dr. Juan R. Gonzalez, is an attorney, holds a doctorate in law and is the Principal of his law group.   Also, Dr. Gonzalez is a serial entrepreneur, operating and managing several businesses, including a milk-producing farm.
 
Dr. Gonzalez will share his experiences about being a Rotarian in the Dominican Republic, their service projects, and their challenges.  As an additional treat, some of Dr. Gonzalez's club members will attend our meeting this Friday, March 5, 2021, at 12:30 pm.   I'm looking forward to seeing a good representation from our club to learn together about a sister club.
 
In service,
 
John D.
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Rotary Donates More Masks to Frontline Workers
On Thursday, January 28, 2021, The Rotary Club of Springfield distributed 6,000 disposable personal protective masks to the City of Springfield. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and John D. Perez, President of The Rotary Club of Springfield at the front steps of City Hall for the PPE distribution. Rotarians Paul Lambert, Maurice Powe and Stephen Jablonski also represented our Club at the presentation.
 
 
In total, 20,000 masks were donated to organizations serving Springfield’s residents, including The Gray House, Shriner’s Hospital, Open Pantry Community Services, MLK Community Center, The New North Citizens Council, Square One, and the Gandara Mental Services of Springfield.
John D. Perez, President, The Rotary Club of Springfield MA said  “I am proud that our club has the ability to distribute 20,000 disposable masks among our City's Municipal institutions and non-profit organizations assisting our residents.  We are proud to serve our residents by procuring and providing these masks to the City of Springfield as well as hospitals, animal shelters, food pantries, homeless shelters, and many others with these donations. This is the second donation of 20,000 disposable masks we procured and provided to our City's municipal government and non-profit organizations. 
 
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The Rotary motto is "Service Above Self" and reflects our desire to contribute and work together through the challenging times that we are living through today.”
 
The Springfield Rotary Club is currently meeting virtually biweekly on Fridays from 1230-130 p.m. and is a proud member of Rotary International. Anyone who is interested in attending a virtual meeting or would like more information on the Rotary Club of Springfield, please contact John D. Perez, President at rotaryclubofspringfield@outlook.com or visit their Web site at  http://www.springfieldmarotary.org 

This Week's Speaker
 
 
Please join us this Friday, March 5th at 12:30 pm
 

Speaker: Dr Juan R. Gonzalez, president 

Rotary Club of Bonao, Dominican Republic

(joined by members of his Club)

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Using the link below
Meeting ID: 838 5339 1772
By phone: 1-929-205-6099

We hope you can attend!
 
In Memorium
Jearl Kelley, 69, father of our Club Member Michael Kelley, passed away at Baystate Medical Center on January 15, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Springfield and employed for 43 years as a truck driver, 30 of them as a long-distance driver.
 
Michael tells us his Dad died of complications of COVID-19 and that his death was very sudden. He had been ill a few days, was admitted to the hospital, and died shortly thereafter. Mr. Kelley was a lung cancer survivor.
 
He leaves his children, Annette Kelley of West Springfield, MA, and Michael J. Kelley and his wife Candida of Ludlow, MA; his brother William Kelley of Springfield and his grandchildren Michael B. Kelley and Alexander J. Kelley; and his ex-wife Jannette Kelley of Springfield.
 
Condolences may be sent to Michael and his wife Candida, and sons Michael Jr and Alexander at their home at 58 Duke St, Ludlow, MA 01056.
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A message from Marc Glass, District Governor 20/21

I am happy to announce that Christine Burns will be your District Governor for the years 23/24. I and the rest of the team are looking forward to working with her. 

 

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March 11,12,13,18,19,20: NEPETS for incoming and Presidents that are staying for another year. All are required to attend as well as the AGs.

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Service Above Self

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Springfield, MA 01105
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