Events

Dara Dalmata

Chief Development & Communications Officer

The Carroll Center for the Blind

Also attending:

Kelly Storlazzi
Kevin Trainor w/guide dog

Patrick Sylvester
 

A member of the ticket office of the New England Free Jacks (rugby team based out of Quincy).  Josh spoke to the Quincy club last week and is interested in speaking to our club.  He is working with the Quincy club to have a Rotary Day at a game later in their season.  He is planning on inviting all the clubs in MA to come to the game.

My name is Josh Beck and I am the Ticketing Manager for the New England Free Jacks. I first got involved wiht the team when they were founded in 2019, and worked my way up from part time marketing, to game day operations, to ticket sales representative and then Ticket Sales Manager. I first started playing rugby in High School and still do to this day so it has always been a huge passion of mine. Being able to take that passion and use it to help grow a new sports team, develop the rugby community in Massachusetts, and see the progress the sport and Free Jacks have made has been incredible to see. Rugby is a game for everyone and that is reflected by both the type of players and by the people who make up our passionate community. We at the Free Jacks want to leave a mark on the field but have an even bigger impact on the community off the field.

Join us to discover the essence of Rotary and how our 103 years of service have benefited the community. 
We take pride in our local international service projects the positive impact we achieved. 
If you are interested in giving back and doing so alongside like-minded individuals, please join us this engaging meeting!

Tuesday April 22^nd New England Free Jacks game 7pm Veterans Memorial Stadium Hancock St Quincy

Quincy Rotary Club will have a tent set up at Pagent Field near the gazebo at 5pm for food and drinks (this is in lieu of their Tuesday afternoon meeting). 6:45pm they will head to the stadium for the match.  Inside there

will be a tent for gathering and socializing or fans can wander and view the match at their leisure in the stadium.  Tickets are discounted to $25 but I will need a count so I can reach out to the Quincy President Elect Duke Whitney to get them (there is a link to purchase tickets but they are currently having issues with it so I prefer to handle with Duke until certain link is working properly).

John Krietz also mentioned meeting at Drifters (restaurant near the stadium) before the game as his buddy is the owner. So options for people attending.

This is all the details that I have.  These matches are great entertainment (regardless of the weather) so I hope some Rotarians come out for some socializing with the Quincy club and enjoy an entertaining evening of trying to figure out what is happening on the field during a Rugby match.  LOL!!!

Thanks,

Dave

 Erin Cohen and Bob Rybka are excited to talk about the non-profit organization, Road to Responsibility (RTR). RTR serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization has a day program location in Braintree.

Erin Cohen started her work in the non-profit field during her time at Framingham State University. She worked as an intern at the American Cancer Society then worked her way up through the organization directly after graduation. She’s held several different roles since then, planning fundraising events, cultivating donors, and stewarding relationships with community partners. Erin started at Road to Responsibility in September of 2019. She has years of experience in non-profit development and a passion for the work that RTR does. Erin holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and is a member of several community networking groups and chambers of commerce. She lives in Hull with her husband, 5 year old son, and 2 year old daughter. She is currently the Senior Director of Philanthropy at Road to Responsibility.

Also attending Angelica Gomez

Full Name of Speaker(s) (this will be posted to the website): Amanda Glennon 

Speaker Job Title and Employer:  Director of HCEC & Home Ownership for NeighborWorks Housing Solutions

Speaker Topic Title (this will be posted to the website):  Strategies to Overcome Housing Challenges in SE MA

Confirmation that this presentation will be delivered in person: Yes, in person

Confirmation of speaker's consent to be on the https://braintreerotaryclub.org/ website (Yes or No):   YES

Full Name of Speaker(s) (this will be posted to the website): Cynthia (Cindy) Pendergast 

Speaker Job Title and Employer:  Director of Brockton Office for NeighborWorks Housing Solutions

For our Rotary EPIC DAY OF SERVICE we will join in with the town Braintree Beautification Day (originally started by our Club!!).  Volunteers can meet at Sunset Lake at 8:30 to kick off the event and grab trash bags, gloves and any other materials the town is handing out.  We will then head to the Braintree High School's Access Road (the entrance off of Franklin Street) and will be joined by the Interact Club students to help clean up that area.  The Town will then be hosting a free cookout for volunteers back at Sunset Lake around noon! Looking forward for a big turnout by Braintree Rotarians and all of our friends and family!!

Where: Wellsworth Hotel and Conference Center, Southbridge, MA

Who: Rotary Southern Connecticut (District 7980) and Rotary Rhode Island, Southeast Massachusetts, Cape Cod & The islands (District 7950)

When: Friday May 30th - Sunday June 1st

Event Highlights:

Iconic opening Friday night surprise guest (details coming soon!)
Saturday Gala Banquet with Daisy Jopling, world-class rock violinist
Keynote by a Rotary International Global Leader
Magical Mystery Tour with surprises at every turn
Parallel youth conference for Interactors, Rotaractors, and Youth Exchange Students

* We host the hospitality suite on Friday & Saturday pm, we need help and volunteers!

** The club will cover half of your cost to the conference (not your hotel stay)

President Tammie's last meeting! 

We will be packing the swag bags for the golfers and would love some helping hands 

We will be meeting at South Shore Bank conferance room which is NEXT DOOR to the bank branch above the Makers Market and Caruso Jewelers. Please park in the back and enter through the door with the ramp, then head up the stairs (there is an elevator as well).

$5 per person for pizza!

If you are planning on bringing items to add to the bags please note we need 144 of them.

Please also bring or notate if/what you will be donating towards the silent auction or raffle items so Joanne can have enough time to make the proper information.

James has agreed to help us transport the packed bags - if anyone else could assist in this we would appreciate it!

Thank you! 

Join us for our annual charity golf tournament! 

Friday, June 143h, 2025 - 7:30am registration, 8:30am shotgun start.
Rain Date: Monday, June 16th, 2025
Braintree Municipal Golf Course
101 Jefferson Street, Braintree, MA 02184
$175 Per Golfer Includes:
• Green Fees • Longest Drive • Golf Cart • Closest to the Pin
• Coffee and light breakfast provided • Dinner at Sons of Italy

We are heading to the Sons of Italy for our dinner, silent auction, raffles and more fun! 

This year we will have an air cannon and beat the pro available for EXTRA fun on the course!

Sponsorship Opportunities:
⛳Tournament Sponsor - Limit of one sponsor - $2,500
- Your company name and logo "sponsored by" on displayed banner at Clubhouse & dinner
- One Foursome
- One exclusive hole sponsor at first tee & one at additional tee/hole
- Prominent logo placement on tournament t-shirt

⛳Corporate Sponsor - $2,000
- Your company name and logo "sponsored by" on displayed banner at Clubhouse & dinner
- One Foursome
- One hole sponsor

⛳Dinner Sponsor - $500
- "Dinner Sponsored By" signage at dinner table
- One hole sponsor

⛳T-shirt Sponsor - Limit of 12 sponsors - $300
- Corporate logo on a high-quality t-shirt provided to all tournament participants

⛳ Putting Contest Sponsor - $200
- Company logo printed on a displayed sign at putting contest hole

⛳Hole Sponsor - $150
- Company logo printed on a displayed sign at one tee/hole

⛳Raffle / Silent Auction Item Sponsors/ Golfers Gift Bag Item
- Name displayed at raffle / silent auction table
- 144 minimum items needed to be inserted into golfers' gift bags

All of our sponsors will be thanked via social media & announcements day of!
All proceeds from this event will be used to support local and international humanitarian and educational projects.
Braintree Rotary Club is a registered 501(c)3 Charity.

Marybeth Forbes (she/her) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Braintree Rotary Virtual Lunch Meeting 
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83660673761?pwd=dTBOWnlpRGFBMnQ4VW1ITjlzYU1vdz09

Meeting ID: 836 6067 3761
Passcode: 789673

Department of Mental Health Services and Referral Process

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Topic:  Inclusion Initiative and Kindness Movement

• Shannon Frazer: Mom; Licensed Special Education Teacher, Licensed Special Education Administrator and Licensed General Education Teacher
• Todd Civin: Father and Grandfather; CEO of Civin Media (Author and Publisher) and NonProfit Director of SMILE Mass
• Heidi MacCurtain: Mom; Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Department of Developmental Services 
• Abby MacCurtain: Daughter to Heidi; South Shore Collaborative Student; Inspiration for our book and to so many other children and adults

• Defying the odds: Abby's joyful spirit and determination are evident as she engages with her family, friends, and the world around her, according to The Patriot Ledger. She communicates through expressions, gestures, and the occasional squeal, finding joy in activities like riding the school bus, listening to music, and spinning in her wheelchair.

Set sail with Captain Chris O’Neill and James Solimini for an afternoon of fellowship, sunshine, and sea breezes—it’s going to be b-e-a-utiful out there!  BYOB + Optional Snacks Feel free to bring your favorite drink and a snack to share or enjoy.

  Select & sign yourself up on a preferred vessel & arrive by 2:00 PM Let us know which boat you’ll be boarding:

Chris’s boat at Metropolitan Yacht Club (39 Vinedale Rd, Braintree)

James’s boat at Marina Bay (333 Victory Rd, Quincy) We’ll cast off at 2:30 PM sharp, so please arrive early to get settled.

  Destination: World’s End, Hingham We’ll cruise down to World’s End and return to the docks by 6:30 PM.

Building Affordable Homes in Southeastern Massachusetts. Changing Lives.

Erin McGough is Executive Director for South Shore Habitat for Humanity, which builds and renovates affordable housing across 32 cities and towns in southeastern Massachusetts. With more than 25 years experience in the non profit industry, Erin served as Executive Director of Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton from 2021-2024 and the Executive Director of the Duxbury Rural & Historical Society from 2013-2021. Erin currently serves as an appointed member of the Community Preservation Committee in Middleborough. She has a dual Master’s Degree in Art History & Museum Studies from Tufts University, and more recently, earned a certificates in Professional Fundraising from Boston University and in Nonprofit Financial Stewardship from Harvard University’s Kennedy School Executive Education program. Erin obtained her bachelor’s degree in Art History from the College of William and Mary. She is the recipient of a number of awards, including the 2021 Excellence Award from the New England Museum Association. Linked In Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-mcgough-154b979a/

Big Futures Mentoring Program, Quincy HS

Aaron Gordon is a Senior Program Coordinator for the Big Futures Mentorship Program at Quincy High School. Before joining Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts, Aaron received his master’s degree in education and human development from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.  Aaron has also worked in youth and community development for the past 7 years. In his previously role as an employee of Change 4 the Kenai (Soldotna, Alaska), Aaron was responsible for leading substance use education and prevention efforts for community youth, as well as supporting the organization in working to build community resilience. In his free time, Aaron volunteers as a youth and high school wrestling coach.

🚐 Volunteer with My Brother’s Keeper: Deliver Hope, One Box at a Time

Join us in delivering essential food and household items to families in need through My Brother’s Keeper. You’ll be paired with a driver, help load the van, and head out from Easton on a meaningful route that brings comfort and care directly to doorsteps.

🛠️ Please note: This volunteer role involves some lifting and stair climbing.

I participated last year, and it was one of the most fulfilling experiences I’ve had. The gratitude in each family's eyes - and the joy on children’s faces when they see you arrive - is something you won’t forget. I truly hope you’ll make time to be part of this effort.

Let’s show up for our neighbors. Let’s deliver more than just food—let’s deliver kindness.

My Brother's Keeper:

"We are the only local charity that delivers food assistance and emergency groceries as a core program, very important to the elderly and those without transportation.

Individuals and families in need call My Brother’s Keeper between 10AM–12PM and receive a substantial, healthy food delivery between 3–5 pm the same day.

Our deliveries consist of non-perishable canned goods, a wonderful variety of fresh fruits and vegetables plus milk, juice, eggs, butter, meat, cheese, and bread. The average retail value of each food delivery is $200. No cost is ever passed along to those we serve.