Rotary Youth Leadership recognition for high school sophomores

One of the greatest activities of Rotary District 7910 is Rotary Youth Leadership which is a weekend at a local college campus for High School sophomore students that have demonstrated leadership potential and wish specialized experiences in team building to achieve assigned functions (one of the perennial favorite projects is building a functional bridge out of nothing but newspaper pages) as a team of individuals who have never worked together--or even met before. 

This year Franklin Rotary was proud of the six students (double our usual attendees). The students were then invited to a Rotary meeting on a Thursday evening at 6 o'clock at 3's Restaurant for dinner and to speak about their experiences. The optimism in their presentations confirmed that we had sent excellent candidates!

Shown in the photo are Jonathan Creonte, Alexa Katsaros, Laetitia Pierre-Louis, Rotarian president Ted Katsaros. Unable to be present in the photo were Meredith Gendreau, Nick Assad, and Brendan Ryan.

For more about the Franklin Rotary, visit them on the web  http://portal.clubrunner.ca/3689

Terry Katsaros installed as Franklin Rotary President

At a recent meeting, the Franklin Rotary installed a new President, Terry Katsaros.

Terry Katsaros (Rockland Trust) (center in photo) was recently installed as the new President of the Franklin Rotary Club for 2016-17 by fellow Rotarian Dan Gentile.  Observing is Mr Katsaros's wife Laurel.

Franklin Rotary Club recently hosted a reunion of Past Presidents. In the photo are (Seated, L to R) Robert Vallee, John Padula, Victor Pisini, and Frank Cussano, and (Standing, L to R) Dan Gentile, Dr William Koplin, Archie Acevedo, Edward Hick, Francis McKeowen, Julie Rougeau, Steven Crowley, Bruce Healey, Gary Mccarraher, Dr Jeffrey Morrill, and Richard Cornetta

Rotary is an international service organization of over one million members, dedicated to building friendship and improving the lives of people locally and worldwide. One of Rotary's most noted programs is Polio Plus, which has virtually eliminated polio from the earth through a massive vaccination program that only an organization as big as Rotary International could undertake successfully.

Franklin Rotary membership is open to anyone who works or resides in the towns of Franklin, Wrentham, and Medway. The club meets Thursday nights at 6PM at 3's Restaurant in Franklin and guests or potential members are always welcome.

For more about the Franklin Rotary, visit them on the web  http://portal.clubrunner.ca/3689

Submitted by Dr William Koplin

In the News: looking for gently used musical instruments, Rotary club to hold pasta supper

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"International Arts Foundation, a Franklin nonprofit, is looking for donations of new art supplies and small, gently used musical instruments. 

Guitars, violins, and wind instruments are especially appreciated. All donations are tax-deductible. Pickup can be arranged. 

This organization gives underprivileged kids new art supplies, musical instruments and dance equipment free of charge. 

For more information, visit givekidsthearts.org or call 508-507-8209."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160526/arts-foundation-seeking-instrument-donations

Give Kids the Arts

"The Franklin Rotary Club International will host its 25th annual pasta supper at 5 p.m. June 9 at Central Park Terrace Hall, 1000 Central Park Terrace. All senior citizens are welcome to attend this annual event. 

The event is free. 

Seniors will not only enjoy a meal, they will also be entertained by Franklin native Tony Dale. Dale has performed at locations in California and Cape Cod."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160526/franklin-rotary-club-to-host-pasta-supper

In the News: steak master recognized, Rotary spaghetti dinner for seniors, Red Cross blood drives

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"Franklin resident Jessica Studley, a culinary team member at Long Horn Steakhouse in Franklin, was recently recognized as the regional winner of the company’s Steak Master Series competition. 

This title is given to the top performing culinary team members in the company. She is one of just 60 team members from Long Horn Steakhouse to achieve this distinction. 

Studley has been with Long Horn Steakhouse for almost six years. She started as a hostess and has advanced her career within the company. 

“I learned through the Steak Master Series competition that there are many talented people who help make Long Horn Steakhouse a great place to work and dine,” said Studley. “I’m proud to have been chosen to represent our team and showcase what I love to do.”

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160523/franklin-resident-is-regional-winner-of-long-horn-steak-master-contest

"The Franklin Rotary Club's Pasta Supper for Franklin Seniors will be held at 5 p.m. June 9 at Central Park Terrace. 

Sign-up sheets are available at the Central Park Terrace, and the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St. Those interested can also call the senior center at 508-520-4945 to register."

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"The American Red Cross will host the following blood drives in Franklin:June 8: from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 91 Jordan Road. This drive will be in honor of Richie Beaulieau. June 9: 2-7 p.m. at the Franklin Elks, 1077 Pond St. 

Donors of all blood types are needed. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160523/american-red-cross-to-host-franklin-blood-drives

Franklin Rotary to hold Spaghetti Dinner for seniors

The Franklin Rotary Club's annual Pasta Supper for our Franklin Seniors will be held at 5PM on Thursday, June 9th at Central Park Terrace. 

Signup sheets are at the Central Park Terrace and the Franklin Senior Center, or you may call the Senior Center to register. 

Please remember to register as we are expecting a large group this year! Spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and beverage, as well as our Rotary Singers entertaining.

Community Room at Central Park Terrace

For more about the Franklin Rotary, visit them on the web  http://portal.clubrunner.ca/3689

Rotary Soap Drive for the Franklin Food Pantry

The Rotary Soap Drive will take place April 25th - May 15th and is aimed at collecting specific soap products that are not available on public assistance.

Did you know? Assistance is available for food purchases but does not cover every day, basic essentials like hand soap, dish soap and laundry detergent. Together we can help our food pantry offer support to friends and neighbors in need.

• NEEDED: HAND SOAP, DISH SOAP, LAUNDRY DETERGENT

The bins will be located at the 

Rotary International

• YMCA lobby
• Rockland Trust Bank 
• Bristol County Bank 
• Dr Jeff Morrill's office
• Attorney Julie Rogeau's office
• Honeydew Donuts

and at several other Rotarian's businesses in Franklin.

Rotarians honored with Paul Harris Awards

In addition to the many projects Rotarians do locally (scholarships, TVs and wheelchairs for the Senior Center, spaghetti supper for Franklin Seniors (sign up will be posted at the Senior Center in late May), town common benches and lights, Youth Leadership training), Rotary is the largest nonprofit service agency in the world, building water and sanitation services in the 3rd world, ambulances and medical supplies in disaster areas, crutches in disease ravaged countries, as well as running Polio Plus, which has recently been enhanced by matching contributions from the Bill Gates Foundation that has Rotary virtually eliminating polio from the face of the Earth. 

The major way individual Rotarians support International activities is by becoming Paul Harris Fellows (meaning they contributed $1000 increments to Rotary Foundation (which monitors and supports the projects). 

Several local Rotarians were honored by District Governor Jim Fusco recently Pictured receiving their Paul Harris Awards are Bruce Healey (Dean Bank), Frank Cusanno (Bristol Co. Savings Bank) and Joe Paolino (Honeydew Donuts). Presenting the awards were Dr Jeff Morrill and DG Fusco, both Fellows themselves.

Joe Paolino (Honeydew Donuts)

Frank Cusanno (Bristol Co. Savings Bank)

Bruce Healey (Dean Bank)

Rotary offers fantastic Youth Leadership Conference opportunity for High School Sophomores

The Rotary Club of Franklin is actively searching for qualified candidates to attend this year’s Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Conference! To be held from June 24 - June 26, 2016 at Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg, MA, the 24th Annual RYLA Conference will offer outstanding high school sophomores an opportunity to live, work and interact together in an atmosphere of friendly competition. 

It will be a program designed to challenge the participants to utilize and improve their skills and accept the responsibilities of leadership. Best of all, there is no charge to the students for the program! The Rotary Club of Franklin will sponsor 5 participants at this year’s conference. 

• The applications are due March 1, 2016. 

Julie Rougeau, local Committee Chairperson, said that participants would be selected from young women and men who have exhibited leadership abilities and who will be entering their Junior year of high school in the fall. The Rotary Club of Franklin has contacted local high school guidance counselors (Bellingham, Franklin, King Phillip, Medway and Tri-County Vocational), youth organizations and other sources for nominations of conference participants. 

Aimed at developing the leadership potential of young men and women, the conference will feature many thoughtprovoking events including interactive Leadership Labs, exciting guest speakers, and challenging mental and physical activities that will provide the participants with a chance to excel amongst and with their peers. Topics will include decision-making, critical thinking, communicating effectively, ethics, and public service. 

Anyone interested in obtaining further information should visit http://www.ryla7910.org/ or contact: Julie Rougeau at jrougeau@comcast.net or 508-541-4424 or any other member of the Franklin Rotary Club.

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

Attn FHS Students: Grants for High School Seniors

Franklin Rotary Grant Application

Dear High School Senior,

As your high school experience is coming to a close, it is time to contemplate, plan and make decisions that will affect your future. Part of that process is determining how to pay for a college education. The cost of furthering your education is high but the failure to obtain additional knowledge will cost you even more. Our members understand this and recognize the significant expense and sacrifice that often accompanies its pursuit. With this in mind the Rotary Club of Franklin, as it has for many years, continues to offer graduating high school seniors from Bellingham, Franklin, Tri–County, and King Phillip High Schools an opportunity to receive scholarships to offset the expense of higher education.

The Rotary Club is an international service organization that is dedicated to world peace through service to others and an increased awareness of people's needs through education. Based on this premise, each application for the Franklin Rotary Club Grant is evaluated on the basis of community involvement, financial need, and academic achievement.

To apply for a Grant please complete the attached pdf application.

Please return it as soon as possible and before the June 30, 2015 deadline to:

jrougeau@comcast.net or mail to

Julie Rougeau

Rotary Grant Chair
5 East Street
Franklin MA 02038


On behalf of the Rotary Club of Franklin we wish you good luck and best wishes.

Sincerely,

Julie Rougeau
Chair -- Rotary Club of Franklin Grant Committee

Franklin High School

The Law Office of Julie A. Rougeau
5 East Street
Franklin, MA  02038

office phone:  508-541-4424
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Updated: Franklin 2015 Memorial Day Paarade Route and Schedule

You may recall that the release of changes to the Memorial Day parade route and schedule earlier this month created several conversations. The Franklin Rotary Club have provided updated information to help clarify the changes and schedule. Thanks to Councilor Matt Kelly for providing the updates to share.

Memorial Cemetary Visits before the Parade

Memorial Day 2015 - Schedule

Parade Route:

The 2015 Memorial Day Parade route will begin at the Franklin Fire Station and proceed up Main St to Church St. The parade will no longer go down School St, Union St, or Beaver St. The parade will not stop at Union St or St Mary's Cemetery's (Ceremonies at both locations are scheduled to occur before the parade itself.)

Please see the update Parade Route.

Memorial Day 2015 - Parade Route

Parade Information:

Date: Monday, May 25, 2015

Muster: 10am -10:15am 
- Group leaders must check in at the Franklin Historical Museum "Hats Off to Franklin" statue

Parade: 10:45 am

Ceremony: 12noon at the Franklin Town Common


You can download and print this one page schedule and map




https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZzd0dWQycWtoejhTbWhpRDdTcm53aC12QTI0/view?usp=sharing


Information on the 2015 parade was posted here on May 6th
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/05/2015-memorial-day-parade-information.html

honor guard from 2014 Memorial Day Parade

Thanks to Councilor Matt Kelly and the Franklin Rotary Club for coordinating this event with the American LEgion, the VFW, Dean College, Franklin Police and numerous others.

Franklin Rotary Club Supports Hockomock Area YMCA’s Annual Campaign

The Franklin Rotary Club presented a check for $2,500 to the Hockomock Area YMCA on June 5, 2014 to support its annual Reach Out for Youth and Families Campaign. Funds raised during this campaign provides local families with access to the services that the Y provides, such as child care, summer camp and sports programs, regardless of their ability to pay.

The Hockomock Area YMCA’s cause is the community and believes everyone should have access to the Y. With the community’s philanthropic support, more than 15,000 individuals, children, and families are able to enjoy a YMCA experience.  

The Franklin Rotary Club started in 1930 and has begun its 84th year of service to the community. Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world.

Franklin Rotary donates to Hockomock YMCA

Photo Caption: Pictured from left to right in the front row is Terry Katsaros, Ed Hick, Julie Rougeau, Bernon Family Branch/Franklin YMCA Executive Director Scott Martin, Hockomock Area YMCA VP/COO Jim Downs, and Jack McCarthy. Pictured from left to right in the back row is Leslie Scherer, Dan Gentile, Frank Cusanno, Joe Paolino, Beau Grassia, John Padula, Mike Khoury, and Matt Kelly.

About The Hockomock Area YMCA
The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. At the Y, strengthening community is its cause. Every day, the Y works side-by-side with its neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn and grow. Learn more at www.hockymca.org.


For more about the Franklin Rotary you can visit their website
http://www.clubrunner.ca/portal/Home.aspx?accountid=3689

Franklin Rotary Scholarship Application

Dear High School Senior,

As your high school experience is coming to a close, it is time to contemplate, plan and make decisions that will affect your future. Part of that process is determining how to pay for a college education. The cost of furthering your education is high but the failure to obtain additional knowledge will cost you even more. Our members understand this and recognize the significant expense and sacrifice that often accompanies its pursuit. With this in mind the Rotary Club of Franklin, as it has for many years, continues to offer graduating high school seniors from Franklin, Tri–County, King Phillip, and Medway High Schools an opportunity to receive scholarships to offset the expense of higher education.

The Rotary Club is an international service organization that is dedicated to world peace through service to others and an increased awareness of people’s needs through education. Based on this premise, each application for the Franklin Rotary Club Scholarship is evaluated on the basis of community involvement, financial need, and academic achievement.

To apply for a Scholarship please go to the Rotary Club of Franklin website http://www.franklinrotaryma.org. Click on to “Rotary Scholarships” and fully complete an application.

Please return it as soon as possible and before the May 4, 2012 deadline to:
Rotary Scholarship Committee
PO Box 148
Franklin MA 02038


On behalf of the Rotary Club of Franklin and its Scholarship committee we wish you good luck and best wishes.

Sincerely,

Daniel Gentile
Chairman,
Rotary Club of Franklin Scholarship Committee

In the News - Rotary poker

Franklin Rotary plans poker tournament

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