Dear Rotarians,

Due to the observance of Easter this week, our Jaffrey-Rindge Rotary Club will not meet on Thursday, April 24th.

At last week's meeting, we kicked things off with breakfast, coffee, and informal conversations at each table—a great way to start the morning. Rotarian Sam LaFortune gave a thoughtful invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a heartfelt rendition of America the Beautiful.

During the meeting:

• We confirmed a new date for our Roadside Clean-Up: Saturday, April 26th, at 8:00am, meeting at Emma's 321. Special thanks to Mike Shea for leading this important initiative and Gas for involving the Franklin Pierce University football team in this community service effort!
• Gail Therriault, our Charitable Giving Chair, presented a check to Paddy McCarthy, advisor of the Conant Interact Club, in support of their upcoming trip to the Dominican Republic. The Interact Club is doing incredible outreach work and working closely with our club, and it's inspiring to see our youth engaged in creating a better world. Rotarian John McCarthy and Paddy will also be joining them on this meaningful trip, where students will participate in projects ranging from construction to academic support at a local school.

Looking ahead:

• At our next meeting, we'll continue discussing an Evening Social Event and Community Outreach project. We're considering a date in the first or second week of June, and your input will be welcome.
• A reminder about the upcoming Community Supper this Thursday, April 24th, at the United Church of Jaffrey on Main Street. Sheila Bergeron is leading this effort — please reach out to her to see how you can lend a hand.
• May 21st, Wednesday at 3:30pm: Rotary Club's Golf Tournament. We are almost at the final stage of preparation, and we have already received sufficient teams. Thank you Gas and Andy Lawn for making this possible. If you are looking for volunteering, please let Ben Wheeler know.

Rotary Vests have arrived and will be distributed at our May 1st meeting.  Bring $40 or a check made out to the Jaffrey-Rindge Rotary Club. While you are at it, please remember to bring your check made out to The Rotary Foundation.  Our goal is 100% participation!

Thank you all for your enthusiasm, dedication, and spirit of service—they make our club a vibrant and positive force in our community.

Enjoy every moment, and I look forward to seeing you all at our upcoming events!

Yours in Service,

Rudra