Orleans Snow Library VisionAt our club meeting on April 15th, Tavi Prugno, the Director of the Snow Library in Orleans discussed the history of the Snow Library and plans for the new Orleans Public Library project. The library trustees hope to secure funds for the formal design of the facility soon. A video presentation of the proposed project is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw23xPXTu1o  Tavi Prugno, head librarian at the Snow Library (left) speaks with club members.
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Cape Cod Tech High School TourSeveral members of our Nauset Rotary Club visited the Cape Cod Tech High School in Harwich on April 10th. They were hosted by Bob Eckel, Executive Director of the Cape Cod Tech Foundation. After the tour was completed they enjoyed lunch at the High School cafeteria. During the tour Club President Jennifer Whitaker presented a $4,000 donation from our Good Works fund for four "Toolships" to be presented to graduating students this spring. The "toolships" help the graduates purchase tools/items for their new profession.   |
Orleans Economic DevelopmentNauset Rotary Club President, Jen Whitaker (right) welcomed Amanda Converse (Left), the Town of Orleans Economic Development Coordinator to our Nauset Rotary Club meeting on March 4th. Amanda met with members and described her role in Town Government.  |
Paul Harris AwardsOn January 28th the Nauset Rotary Club presented Jenna Smith from the Homeless Prevention Counsel with a Paul Harris Award for her organization and work on the Christmas 2024 Adopt-A-Family program. We also recognized Rotarian Nancy Nickerson with a Paul Harris plus one medal for her grant writing and annual work with the HPC family. program. Also pictured is Jen Whitaker Club President. 
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Paul Harris PresentationOn December 10th Orleans Police Department Lt. Andrew McLaughlin visited our morning meeting and chatted with the membership about his duties with the Orleans Police Department and his concerns regarding public safety in the community. Our club presented him with a Paul Harris certificate and medal recognizing his work in organizing the Orleans block party last September.
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Witches On The WaterOur Nauset Rotary Club has supported this Cape Cod based 501 (C) 3 non-profit organization since its creation four years ago. This morning, two of the witches board members, Susan Price and Jo-Ellen Erickson, briefed our Rotary meeting about this year's event. The fund-raising paddle will be held on the Oyster Pond in Chatham on October 5th. Each year they select a local Cape Cod non-profit to support. This year's event will benefit a children's summer camp "Dream Day on Cape Cod" at Nickerson State Park. To participate or support this fun event or for more information check out their website at www.WitchesOntheWater.org or their FaceBook Page.   |
Nauset Rotary E-Bike Raffle Winner |
Nauset Rotary E-Bike RaffleOur 501(C)3non-profit Good Works Fund is holding a raffle for two Aventon-Adventure.2 E-Bikes to help support our community service projects in the Nauset region (Brewster, Orleans, Eastham & Wellfleet) . The Club is committed to the Rotary pledge of "Service Above Self" by providing practical support to community and youth organizations through active participation and financial aid wherever possible. The winning ticket will be selected on July16th at our weekly meeting and the bikes will be available for pick up in Orleans.
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Nauset Rotary Community Recognition Rotary International District 7950 Governor Angels Ponte visited our Nauset Club on March 26th. Club President Jon Leonard and Assistant District Governor Bob Tucker help display our new Club banner. |
Nauset Rotary Supports Pre-School Project Our Nauset Rotary Club recently partnered with the Falk Foundation and the YMCA of the Dominican Republic to help fund a pre-school project in the community of Don Gregorio. Nauset Rotary matched a $5,000 contribution from the Falk Foundation to help establish and fund the first year of operations for the pre- school. Pictured are Jennifer Falk; Executive Director Falk Foundation, Andres Fortunato; YMCA of the Dominican Republic and Jon Leonard; President 2023-2024 Nauset Rotary |
Orleans Town Manager in "Meet & Greet"At one of her first public appearances as the Orleans Town Manager, Kimberly Newman met with members and friends of the Nauset Rotary Club at their weekly meeting on August 22nd. Newman is Orleans first full-time town manager for more than 26 years. Newman, a Rhode Island native, comes to the Cape Cod municipal administration post from Mendon, Massachusetts, where she served for nine years as that town's first Town Manager. Prior to being hired in Mendon, Newman spent four years as city administrator in Lyndon, Kansas. From 2005-2010, she was assistant town administrator in Killingly, Connecticut, and before that she worked as a budget analyst in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Pictured (L-R) Michael Herman, Chair Orleans Select Board; Kimberly Newman; and Jon Leonard, President Nauset Rotary.
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Advocates for a Community College Education 2023/24 Nauset Rotary President Jon Leonard (center)welcomed two guest speakers from the Yarmouth Rotary Club to our July 18th meeting. Dick Corsini, left, and Rufus Jones on the right.
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New Member WelcomesThis Fall we have welcomed three new members to our Nauset Rotary Club. Jon Leonard from Leonard's Hardscapes has been a "friend" of the club for several years. He is now our "President-Elect" for the Rotary Year 2023-24.  We also welcomed Jon's mother Gail Leonard who provides bookkeeping services to several clients including the Brewster Ladies Library. Gail is now our Club Treasurer. We are thrilled to welcome them to, our club.  In November we welcomed Timothy Eckel a resident of Eastham. Tim is a retired U.S. Government attorney.  President Bob Tucker and President Elect Jon Leonard presented Tim with his membership certificate. on November 22nd. |
Boston Whaler Raffle WinnerThe winner of the Boston Whaler Raffle was drawn on August 2nd and the winning number was #180. Thanks for all your support including the Orleans Stop & Shop and the Friends Market Place for allowing us to display the boat.   Nauset Rotarians Jennifer Whitaker and Jon Leonard delivered the Nauset Whaler to the winner Steve Petruska.
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Boston Whaler RaffleOrleans Sea Scout Ship 72 and our Nauset Rotary Club are raffling off a Boston Whaler, Outboard Motor and boat trailer. Only 300 $100 tickets will be sold and the drawing is scheduled for August 2nd. All proceeds will benefit Sea Scout Troop 72 and the Rotary Club of Nauset (Orleans) Good Works Fund. We will post the winning ticket # on August 2nd.  |
Wine Tasting VideoApproximately 30 Rotarians and friends participated in our virtual wine tasting event on December 10th enjoying some on-line fellowship (and the wine)! A link to a brief video of the event is included in the download files (lower left side of our home page).
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Virtual Wine Tasting Event |
Small Non-Profit FundraisingOn October 20th our members enjoyed an online program "Fundraising for Small Non-Profits" presented by consultant Moira Noonan-Kerry. She led a lively discussion and presented several suggestions toward successful fundraising initiatives.
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School Backpack DistributionThe Nauset Rotary Club has long supported the Homeless Prevention Council located in Orleans. Their Backpack to School Program has been partially funded by donations to the club’s GoFundMe page at: https://gf.me/u/ypavfy
On Tuesday September 1st backpacks loaded with school supplies, masks and hand sanitizers, were distributed at the Nauset Middle School to client families with the help of several Rotarians. Additional donations are still needed to help defray the cost of this program in these difficult times.   |
Together and Stronger Than EverPurchase a shirt designed by Past President Jen Whitaker and help support our fundraiser for the Homeless Prevention Council Backpack to School program.  |
Backpack to School Program 2020Our Nauset Rotary Club is assisting the Homeless Prevention Council with their annual Backpack-to-School program again in 2020. Please consider a contribution to help purchase back to school supplies including gift cards for sneakers and technology needs. We are hoping to raise $5,000 for students attending the Nauset school system. Also, please share the Go Fund Me information link below with your contacts. |
Falk Foundation for EducationOn March 3rd 2020 Nauset Rotary Club members enjoyed a presentation from Jennifer Falk regarding her work with the Falk Family Foundation in the Dominican Republic. The foundation supports two K-6 elementary schools and has built 30 houses in the Republic. Our Nauset Club will be seeking the help of District 7950 and Rotary International to help raise funds for construction of wells at both of the schools. Information about the foundation can be found at www.falkfoundationforeducation.com
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State Representative Sarah Peake
State Representative Sarah Peake briefed Nauset Rotarians and invited guests about legislative issues and concerns on October 15th, 2019 in the community room of the Orleans Police Department.
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Lt. Kevin Higgins Paul Harris PresentationOn Friday September 20th, Nauset Rotary President Jennifer Whitaker and President Elect Robert Tucker presented retiring Orleans Police Department Lieutenant Kevin Higgins with a Paul Harris Fellowship certificate in recognition of his 31 years of service to the community. Also present were State representatives Sarah Peake and Timothy Whalen. For information on Rotary International history, visit: https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary/history For information on Paul Harris Fellowships, visit: https://www.rotary.org/en/history-paul-harris-fellow-recognition |
HPC Sneaker Donation Drive |
Nauset Rotary "Sneaker Campaign"
Our Nauset Rotary Club has started a campaign to assist the Homeless Prevention Council in Orleans with their mission to help families from Harwich to Provincetown avoid homelessness. The Homeless Prevention Council provides close to 200 children each year from almost 100 different Lower Cape families with "Back To School Backpacks" loaded with school supplies. Nauset Rotary has partnered with them this year with the goal of providing new sneakers along with the back packs. Our goal is to raise $5,000 by August 1st for the purchase of new sneakers. .jpg) Contributions can be mailed to: Nauset Rotary Club, P.O. Box 1846, Orleans, MA 02653-1846. |
Homeless Prevention Council ProgramsAs part of our efforts to refocus our club vision/mission at our club meeting on February 19th our speaker was Maureen Linnehan, a case manager working with the Homeless Prevention Council in Orleans.
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Nauset Rotary Club VisionNAUSET ROTARY STATEMENT ADOPTS REVISED VISION STATEMENT The Nauset Rotary Club members are a local group of Rotarians who are neighbors, business owners and employees brought together to help others who need assistance with their everyday challenges. The club leverages their Rotary pledge of "Service Above Self" by supporting other local organizations with hands on participation and funding where possible, striving to help those in need. The club is currently engaged in projects that include but are not limited to:
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Thank-You to Lobster Races Sponsors |
Winter Paper Goods DriveThanks to everyone who donated paper goods to our Winter Drive! Our seniors are MOST appreciative!
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Shark Swarms invade the Nauset Region!Sharks are swarming yards all over the Nauset Region and the members of the Nauset Rotary Club can rescue you from this scourge! .jpg) |
Nauset Rotary hosts Lobster Races September 10
Join the fun when Nauset Rotary hosts the first Lobster Races at Eastham's Windmill Weekend! On Saturday, September 10 forty lobsters will be ready to line up and go. Sponsors from the Nauset region have named their lobster and are raring to have their lobster win the races.
Participating sponsors include Town Crier Motel, Eastham Hardware, Box Lunch - Wellfleet, Phil Ryder, Ace Hardware - P'town, Eastham Superette, the Hinkles, Wesley Woodworking, Cape Cod Dog, Orleans Auto Center, Willy's Gym, The 1620 Brewhouse, Laraja & Kanaga P.C., the Boas's, Cape Cod Weathervane Co., Cazeault Roofing and Solar, DeCar Classics, Dr. Ciaccio Optometry, Talking Threads, Zawadzkas Law, and Ryder & Wilcox.
The cut off for sponsors is August 26. Contact Sarah Blackwell (sarahblackwell700@comcast.net) or Kyle Hinkle (kyle7950@comcast.net) for more information.
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Update on Cape Cod Regional Technical High SchoolMarcia introduced the program for the day. She said that the Galazzi’s have been investing in Cape Cod Tech volunteering since moving here in 1974. She added “It has been a pleasure to watch the school flourish.” Stephan Galazzi has been on the school committee and invited Superintendent Bob Sanborn, and Director of Technical Education Lou Colombo to speak to the Club. |
Remembering Hiroshimo with Joe LawlerJoe was stationed on Tinian Island as a surgical technician waiting to invade Japan when the bombing of Hiroshima occurred. He shared his memory of this today.
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Classification Talks: Bob Tucker and Heidi BoasBob Tucker, classification photographer and Heidi Boas, classification nurse practitioner retired, shared a piece of their lives today.
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President Elect Bob "in the saddle" again!
President Elect Bob (filling in for vacationing President Herb) rang the bell at 7 AM and another Rotary day was started! |
Latham Centers, Inc. Supportive Community LivingGuest speaker Magda Moran provided information about one of Latham Centers, Inc. program to provide housing for adult clients with Prader Willie's Syndrome and other developmental disorders.
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2015/16 Rotary Year off to a Good Start!President Herb rang the bell promptly at 7:00 AM on Tuesday, July 7 to get the new Rotary Year off to a good start!
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Guest Speaker Jennifer Smith and the Community Health Parntership in HondurasJennifer Smith was our guest speaker today to update the Club on the work of the Community Health Partnership in Honduras.
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