Comedy Night to benefit Clear Path for Veterans programs - April 22, 7 PM

Join us for a fun night on Saturday, April 22, that will benefit Clear Path for Veterans programs and services and the Franklin Rotary Club.

With your help, we will continue to provide much-needed support to local veterans and the community.

A cash bar will be available at 6 PM. If you are joining us for dinner, the Buffet will be open from 6 to 7 PM, and the event begins at 7 PM.

The event will include raffles and a door prize.

Follow news about the event on Facebook and invite your friends and family to join you.

The event is held at the Franklin Elks, 1077 Pond Street, Franklin MA

Follow the Facebook event -> https://www.facebook.com/events/758142929063447/

Comedy Night to benefit Clear Path for Veterans programs - April 22, 7 PM

Rotary Comedy Night - April 22 - 6 PM

Buffet Dinner (optional) starts 6 PM - Shows Start at 7PM

Franklin Elks 1077 Pond Street Franklin, Ma. 02038

Get your tickets online ->   https://clearpathnewengland.formstack.com/forms/comedy_show_2023_franklin

Rotary Comedy Night - April 22 - 6 PM

Franklin Interact's Clothing Drive sale - July 9

Hey Everyone! Don't forget about Franklin Interact's Clothing Drive sale on July 9th. We are also asking for any backpacks that are in new to usable condition that will be donated to foster kids. 

Please register with this link: https://forms.gle/yvdP1K3YKgHfeKSw8
and answer every question can please. 

Thanks!

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce31vd7Ldlq/

Franklin Interact's Clothing Drive sale - July 9

Franklin Rotary selling tickets to Ayer Rotary's Ducky Wucky Race

Ducky Wucky is back and we want to know “Where will you go?” …and enjoy dinner for 2 ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD…yes we said ANYWHERE! 

About the Race:

The race is run on the Nashua River and will be held on Saturday May 21, 2022. Due to COVID concerns there will be no spectators. 

Each rubber duck has a number imprinted on it that corresponds to a ticket number. 

A $40 ticket for example, will be assigned to 13 ducks.

The Grand Prize is "Dinner for Two Anywhere in the World!" This includes airfare, two-night hotel stay and dinner for two (alcohol not included). The winner has two years to book their trip.

All winners will be notified directly by the Ayer Rotary Club and may also see the winners, runner-up prizes & official rules on www.DuckyWucky.

Tickets are limited so call us today!!

Also look for Rotary Club of Franklin, MA at a local venue near you!!

Thank you for your support! 

Franklin Rotary selling tickets to Ayer Rotary's Ducky Wucky Race

Shared from Rotary Facebook posting ->  https://www.facebook.com/groups/FranklinRotary/permalink/10160163095604083/

4th Annual Car Show - Sunday, Sep 26, 2021

The Rotary Club of Franklin MA is preparing for our 4th Annual Car Show, on Sept 26, 2021 at Dean College Campus Center. Auto Entry is $15 and Spectators can enter for FREE.

There will be music and plenty of different cars and trucks to see. Fun for the entire family.

Car show flyer ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iY9ctMfaOab0xz8_eowab-XNEsUmbUf5/view?usp=sharing

Rotary Club of Franklin MA - Car Show - Sunday 9-26-21

The Franklin Interact Club is looking for new members. Could that be you?

Franklin Interact Club (@FranklinIntera1) tweeted Fri, Aug 27, 2021:

Looking for youth volunteers to join Interact! https://t.co/a6HajaJChV

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranklinIntera1/status/1431373144690937862?s=03

For more about the Franklin Interact Club, listen to the podcast episode from Aug 2020

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/08/franklin-interact-delivers-100-masks-to.html

The Interact Club is part of the Rotary, you can hear some members of the Rotary talk about the overall club and history as well as the new Interact Club

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/11/fm-400-franklin-ma-rotary-club-111720.html

Franklin Interact Club is looking for new members. Could that be you?

Rotary Club of Franklin MA - Car Show - Sunday 9-26-21

Hello Everyone,

I am sharing an announcement that Rotary Club of Franklin MA is preparing for our 4th Annual Car Show, on Sept 26, 2021 at Dean College Campus Center. Auto Entry is $15 and Spectators can enter for FREE.

There will be music and plenty of different cars and trucks to see. Fun for the entire family.

Please feel free to share this flyer.  I appreciate your help! with spreading the word.

Diane

Diane M. Padula
Franklin, MA 02038 

Car show flyer ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iY9ctMfaOab0xz8_eowab-XNEsUmbUf5/view?usp=sharing

Rotary Club of Franklin MA - Car Show - Sunday 9-26-21

4th of July Event - Rotary needs your help. Please share with friends and family.

Hi All,

Rotary Club of Franklin MA is a local non-profit group who serves our community by providing Annual Scholarships to Franklin HS Seniors and with service project to Franklin's Seniors and underserved. For Rotary to do this, we host fundraisers of all types and this upcoming event is one of them.

We are currently in need of cashiers and servers for Saturday July 3rd and Sunday July 4^th.  If you can provide a few hours of your time, Rotary Club (and I) will be so grateful.

It's a lot of fun and we will feed you!! J

Here is link to sign up genius for Rotary Club of Franklin MA July 4^th.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E4AAAA62BA2F94-july

Thank you.

Diane 

Diane M. Padula
Office Manager
Comprehensive Wealth Planners at Dean Bank
(P) 508-803-7885
(F) 508-803-7985
21 Main Street
P. O. Box 307
Franklin, MA 02038

The Rotary Club of Franklin

Rotary Club of Franklin MA Donates 2000 Masks to Franklin Fire Department

The Rotary Club of Franklin MA, whose motto is “Service above self”, is proud to donate 2000 masks to the Franklin Fire Department, for them to use as they see fit. “Rotary Club has been weaved into the Franklin fabric for more than 90 years, providing services like this and many others too.” said John Power, pictured here with Capt. William Blanchard of the Franklin Fire Department. 

An International group, the club’s primarily focuses on finding local needs and completing service projects that serve Franklin’s elderly, underserved & High School students by providing annual Scholastic Scholarships & Youth Leadership Awards.

If you would like to find out more about Rotary Club of Franklin MA, you are invited to join them for a meeting on the first and/or third Tuesday of each month, 5:30pm – 7:30pm or visit their website:  http://portal.clubrunner.ca/3689. 

John Power (left) pictured here with Capt. William Blanchard (right) of the Franklin Fire Department

 

Rotary Club of Franklin - Interact Club to meet with Rep. Jeff Roy

Representative Jeffrey Roy has graciously accepted an invitation to meet with the Rotary Club of Franklin Interact Club on April 2, 2021, at 3 PM on the Franklin Town Common. 

Rotary Interact Club is for teens 12-18 years of age and come together to complete service projects locally and surrounding towns. A few of our club members are seniors in High School and leaders amongst their peers.  They are civic minded and are grateful for the chance to speak to, and ask questions of, one of our own hometown heroes.

"Rotary Club of Franklin MA hopes that our Interact Club teens will be inspired when they hear about the kinds of things expected of a State Representative and what Rep. Roy is doing for the Towns of Franklin and Medway, and also Massachusetts and how they can be involved." said President Judy Alfred.

From the archives:

Franklin Interact Club - project delivers masks to hospital - August 2020

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/08/franklin-interact-delivers-100-masks-to.html

Rotary Club interview - Nov 2020
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/11/fm-400-franklin-ma-rotary-club-111720.html

Interact Club to meet with Rep. Jeff Roy (Interact Club twitter image)

Rotary Club of Franklin MA-Fine Art Auction PREVIEW BEGINS ! Don't forget to Register!

Good Afternoon Everyone!

As a reminder, our Rotary Club of Franklin MA Valentine's Day Virtual Fine Art Auction fundraiser preview is live today (Wednesday)! 

We ask that you kindly share our flyers via email to all of your friends and family and encourage them to Register for their Bid Number and see the art that is up for auction right now! Because this is virtual event, it can be enjoyed by everyone you know, from all over the U.S. and it only takes a minute to Register at bid.marlinart.com.

This is our very first virtual fundraiser event and we cannot do this alone.  Perhaps someone you know will win the $100 gift card, simply by registering and obtaining a Bid Number. Also, purchased art is framed and will be shipped to their home address, FREE within the U.S.!

Thank you in advance for your help in making this fundraiser a success.

Diane M. Padula

Rotary Club of Franklin MA-Fine Art Auction PREVIEW BEGINS

 

Rotary Club of Franklin MA - "Say it with Art" A Valentines Date Night & Virtual Art Auction!

WE ARE LIVE!  This means that people can now login to bid.marlinart.com and register and receive their bid numbers. 

The first 100 guests to register will be entered to win a $100 gift card. Because this is a virtual event, people from all over the U.S./Globe can join in. 

The event is FREE and all purchased items will be shipped to the winning bidders home FREE OF CHARGE within the U.S.!

I am also excited to announce that we have a LIMITED amount of locally sourced Valentine Goodie Baskets. We have sold a few but if you are interested in order, please do so early so that you do not miss out! (order by Feb 5)

 

It is easy to order and pay and a really great deal for only $50! 

 

What to get: Red, White or Bubbles from Pour Richards, (2) chocolate bombs from Mama Barba’s Bake Shop, (1) 2.5 oz. honey from Franklin Honey Co, cheese and crackers and a personalized Valentine Card. Possibly a few other surprises too!

 

To place an order simply click:

 

1.        https://portal.clubrunner.ca/3689

 

2.      PLEASE ORDER/PAY HERE (https://portal.clubrunner.ca/3689/Event/say-it-with-art)

 

"Say it with Art" A Valentines Date Night & Virtual Art Auction

Rotary Club of Franklin MA - "Say it with Art" A Valentines Date Night & Virtual Art Auction!

Good Afternoon,

I am writing to you today to share our upcoming fundraiser flyer with you and ask that you kindly share it via email and other, with everyone you know and encourage them to check it out! This is our very first virtual event, so this means anyone from around the globe can participate. All purchased art is framed and will be shipped to the home address, FREE within the U.S.!

In addition, we encourage folks to support local businesses by pre-ordering their custom Valentine Date Basket by February 5^th  for only $50. Each basket will include: A personalized Valentine, Wine or Bubbles; Chocolates & Cheeses all sourced & delivered locally by February 12. Just in time to enjoy it along with the live simulcast Virtual Art Auction that will start promptly at 8 PM EST!

Due to Covid-19, our Rotary Club of Franklin MA has struggled to provide our annual awards and community service projects. This event will support the our Rotary Club scholarship and leadership awards, as well as, the many service projects for the elderly and underserved in our area planned for 2021.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me directly and I thank you in advance for your support!

Diane M. Padula

Rotary Club of Franklin MA, Fundraiser Chair

padularotary@gmail.com

508-284-9598

• Pre-order baskets by Feb 5

Support local businesses by pre-ordering our custom Valentine Date Basket by February 5th  for only $50. 

Each basket will include: A personalized Valentine, Wine or Bubbles; Chocolates & Cheeses all sourced & delivered locally by February 12.  

 

Purchase through this link = https://portal.clubrunner.ca/3689/Event/say-it-with-art

• Virtual Live Auction - Feb 12 - 8 PM

Pre-register, PreBid and Preview: Wed., February 10 @ 10 AM, EST, Thru Fri, February 12th

Live Simulcast Auction w/ Auctioneer, February 12 @ 8 PM EST

Just in time to enjoy it along with the live simulcast Virtual Art Auction that will start promptly at 8pm EST!  Just login to https://bid.marlinart.com/.

Link for QR code = https://qrs.ly/ywc7wy0

"Say it with Art" A Valentines Date Night & Virtual Art Auction!

Franklin Interact Fund raiser at Chipotle - Jan 20, 2021

"Please bring this flyer or show it on your smartphone or simply mention us to the cashier at Chipotle, 5 Franklin Village Dr, Franklin, MA 02038 on Wed, January 20th, 4 to 8 PM, and 33% of the proceeds will be donated to Rotary Club of Franklin MA Interact Club! 

 

We appreciate your support!! "

 

Shared from Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/723957848435496/permalink/886735002157779/

Franklin Interact Fund raiser at Chipotle - Jan 20, 2021

Reminder: Franklin Interact schedules Clothing Drive

Hello Everyone!

Franklin Interact is partnering up with Savers to collect donations of clothes, shoes, toys, and other household items this holiday season. We will be handing out bunches of flyers to each of our members so the members can then leave flyers in mailboxes around their neighborhood.  

Thank you, 

Franklin Interact 

Note: The clothing collection will be scheduled for Jan 2, 2021 through Feb 6, 2021

Here is the flyer:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KYpSFopnbl93gxl22-jmPA6VhwifFHbJ/view?usp=sharing

 

Reminder: Franklin Interact schedules Clothing Drive

FM #400 Franklin (MA) Rotary Club - 11/17/20 (audio)

FM #400 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 400 in the series. 

This shares my interview and discussion with Franklin Rotary Club members Dan Genitle and Bill Koplin. Our discussion was conducted via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

Dan Gentile is Co-Treasurer and Foundation Chair for the Franklin chapter of Rotary. Bill has had several titles over his years of service and is now a regular and active member.

We talk about the Franklin Interact Club, the nature of the Rotary itself as a service organization (service above self) and some examples of what they have done over the years. Some of the visible marks they have made are the annual Memorial Day parade, the benches in the Town Common, and the bronze plaques on the light poles along the Common walkways to name just a few

The recording runs about 22 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Dan and Bill and find out more about what the Rotary does for Franklin.

Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/57aeba14-e035-4e4b-8695-457e68f42b01

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Franklin Rotary Club page  http://www.clubrunner.ca/portal/Home.aspx?accountid=3689 

Franklin Interact Club page  https://franklinmainteract.weebly.com/ 

Franklin Interact interview  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/08/franklin-interact-delivers-100-masks-to.html  

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

FM #400 Franklin (MA) Rotary Club - 11/17/20 (audio)

Franklin Interact delivers 100 masks to the Boston Rescue Mission (audio)

"We just delivered 100 masks to the Boston Rescue Mission!! We’re still going and are making masks for the Greater Boston Food Bank and St.Francis Home next. Thank you so much to all of the club members who made masks for our first project!"

The Franklin Interact Club is a service club for teens in the Franklin area sponsored by the Franklin Rotary.

FM #339 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 339 in the series.

 
This session shares my conversation with Pratusha Nouduri and Saivagmita (Vagmi) Kantheti of the Franklin Interact Club on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Our conversation was conducted via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

The Franklin Interact Club is a service club for teens in the Franklin area sponsored by the Franklin Rotary. The show notes provides links to their web page, Twitter account, Instagram account and email.

Let’s listen to my conversation with Pratusha and Vagmi and find out how you can help their community service efforts.

Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6506f302-e2a5-43f2-8029-4e4006f3f86d

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“Franklin Interact is first starting with mask making. The Boston Rescue Mission has asked for 100+ masks. We also plan to provide the Medway House and Franklin Food Pantry with hygiene supplies, we need your help to make this possible. “

The group web page   https://franklinmainteract.weebly.com/
Twitter   https://twitter.com/FranklinIntera1
Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/franklinma_interact/

Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/franklinma.interact
Email for additional questions  franklininterat@gmail.com
Their GoFundMe page  https://www.gofundme.com/f/ufj3xq-franklin-interact

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
 
How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
 
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

https://twitter.com/FranklinIntera1/status/1297268922031497216

Rotary Club of Franklin to host wine tasting fundraiser @Pour Richard's

From the Wicked Local/Franklin, article of interest for Franklin:

"The Rotary Club of Franklin will host its wine tasting fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 30 at Pour Richard’s, 14 Grove St., Franklin, with a tasting comparing European and American wines. 

This year the Rotary Club of Franklin celebrates its 90th anniversary. For almost a century, this organization has been serving the Town of Franklin and the surrounding communities of Norfolk, Medway, Wrentham and Bellingham. 

Among the many contributions to these communities, Rotary has consistently provided scholarships to graduating high school seniors. These grants have helped many young people further their education and allowing them to realize their dreams."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20200124/rotary-club-of-franklin-to-host-wine-tasting-fundraiser

Rotary Club of Franklin to host wine tasting fundraiser @Pour Richard's

3rd Annual Franklin Rotary & Dean College Car Show - Sep 15

3rd Annual Car Show

Franklin Rotary Club & Dean College

The show is scheduled for Sunday, September 15, 2019, 10 AM to 3 PM, at the Dean College main parking lot in downtown Franklin, on Route 140 just west of the intersection with Emmons St (traffic light).

Parking is available adjacent in Rockland Trust Bank lot 1/2 block east on Rt.140 or by the elementary school just west of the show on Union or School Streets.

For Sponsorship info and to Register please contact Terry Katsoros at Rockland Trust at theodosioskatsaros@rocklandtrust.com
or Gary Convertino at gconvertino@cox.net

Download your copy of the flyer:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczd0EycjJqZVVjVEtDRXRhN2VtZmQ4OHFOY3hZ/view?usp=sharing

3rd Annual Franklin Rotary Car Show - Sep 15

3rd Annual Franklin Rotary Car Show - Sep 15

3rd Annual Car Show
Franklin Rotary Club & Dean College

The show is scheduled for Sunday, September 15, 2019, 10 AM to 3 PM, at the Dean College main parking lot in downtown Franklin, on Route 140 just west of the intersection with Emmons St (traffic light).

Parking is available adjacent in Rockland Trust Bank lot 1/2 block east on Rt.140 or by the elementary school just west of the show on Union or School Streets.

For Sponsorship info and to Register please contact Terry Katsoros at Rockland Trust at theodosioskatsaros@rocklandtrust.com
or Gary Convertino at gconvertino@cox.net

Download your copy of the flyer:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczd0EycjJqZVVjVEtDRXRhN2VtZmQ4OHFOY3hZ/view?usp=sharing

3rd Annual Franklin Rotary Car Show - Sep 15