October 24th marks World Polio Day, a day to recognize the more than 35-year fight to end polio world-wide. This year, the Wakefield Rotary Club is again committing to helping eradicate the disease. This week, local Wakefield Rotarians recognized the past contributions of its members to the eradication efforts while re-committing to continue the efforts [...]
(left to right) Carla Dale, Suzanne Bowering, Cameron Harding, Matthew Harding, and Jim FitzgeraldCourtesy Photo: Eric Evans Last week, the Wakefield Rotary Club participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge to fundraise in support of the Angel Fund. The Angel Fund aims at supporting research of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou [...]
In late August, the Wakefield Rotary Club hosted a fun co-meeting with Lynnfield Rotary featuring team trivia. Mixed teams of both clubs competed in a Jeopardy-style game with questions about Rotary, music, and geography among the topics. The trivia game was hosted by Past President Amy Luckiewicz with assistance from Wakefield President Kathy and Lynnfield [...]
Left to right: Joie Gerrish, Megan Samborski with her father Tim Perry, and Megan's Sposnor Amy Luckiewicz The Wakefield Rotary Club is pleased to announce its newest member, Megan Samborski, who was installed into the club earlier this month by Wakefield Rotary Member, Joie Gerrish and her sponsor, Past President Amy Luckiewicz. [...]
The Wakefield Rotary Club recently donated $2,600 to the Wakefield Food Pantry. Funds were raised via the club’s Dine Anywhere chance. Wakefield Rotary Club President Wendy Maguire said, “We’ve supported this resource in our community for years and its as important as ever to continue that support.” Nancy and Lauren from the Wakefield Food Pantry [...]
The Wakefield Rotary Club recently installed its new officers and directors during a luncheon event earlier this week at Brightview. In accordance with its by-laws, the service club elects new leadership annually. Club President Gene Mullen was sworn in as President for the 2022-2023 Rotary Year and Glen Duffy was sworn in as Vice President/President-Elect. [...]