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Weekly Club Bulletin

MEETING ATTENDEES

Members (10): Alan, Deb, Ed G., Jeff, John, Marty, Mike, Bob F., Susan B, Sue P
 
Guests:  Visiting Bellows Falls Rotarian Carrie Mobus (speaker), Lisa Mobus and Luna. 
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS 
 
• We are hoping to release butterflies at the Aug. 28 Comtu concert. Butterflies will be sold at the concerts on 6/26 and 7/24. If you can help, contact Sue.  For more info, click here. 
 
• The Springfield Community Band is playing summer favorites at the Springfield's National Night Out tonight. For more info, click here.  
 
• Springfield Telescope Makers in collaboration with Springfield Art & Historical Society are having the grand opening of a new museum on August 8 in the Great Hall. For more info, click here.  
 
• The last concert of the Chester Summer Music Series 2026 is on August 6. For more info, click here.
 
• Ed McQuaide is on the mend and would love to receive get well cards. 
 
TREX PLASTIC CHALLENGE UPDATE
 
In the month of July, we collected 353 pounds of plastic film To date, 15,745 pounds of plastic film (over 7.5 tons!) have been removed from the waste stream since we started this project in February of 2023, delivered to Shaw’s Supermarket, and heading to Trex Company for recycling. Club’s district grant for the purchase of 4 benches has been approved. Please continue to bring your plastic film to the Springfield Town Library.

 

NOTE: We need volunteers to help sort the plastic at the Library. For more info, contact Alan.
 
 
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
 
August 11, 2026
TBA
August 18, 2026
 
District Governor Ruth Clough
August 26, 2026
No regular club meeting
September 1 2026
Club Assembly re: Penny Sale
 
 
 
NOTE: Programs are updated on the club website.

 

SERVICE ABOVE SELF

President Jeff welcomed all to the August 4, 2026 club meeting held at the Springfield Area Parent Child Training Center.  For the thought of the day, he offered this quote attributed to J. William Fulbright,"The essence of intercultural education is the acquisition of empathy-the ability to see the world as others see it, and to allow for the possibility that others may see something we have failed to see, or may see it more accurately. The simple purpose of the exchange program...is to erode the culturally rooted mistrust that sets nations against one another. The exchange program is not a panacea but an avenue of hope."

HAPPY EVENTS: 

  • Jeff M: Son John was married in Kentucky
  • Jeff M: His dog was sprayed by a skunk and he had someone else take care of it.
  • Alan: Today's speaker
  • Sue P: Attended Bon Jovi concert in NY
  • Sue P.: Saw Tall Ships in Boston
  • Sue P: Emma's home for a visit
  • Susan B: While walking her dog she got lost but found her way home after 2 hours
  • Bob F: Heading to NY to help move his daughter in Brooklyn
  • Mike: Grew his first batch of garlic and corn
  • Deb: Ed moved the trailer to her house
  • Deb: Got to be with friend's at a recent funeral
  • Ed G: His neighbor power washed the trailer
  • Ed G: Deb hosting the trailer
  • Sue P: For Ed and Deb getting the trailer off of her "to do" list

RAFFLE

The weekly prize of $10 was won by Carrie The big raffle grows to $289 and only 5 cards left.

PROGRAM:

 

Carrie Mobus, a Bellows Falls Rotarian, who shared how Rotary's Youth Exchange program changes the lives of young people while fostering international understanding and lifelong friendships.
 
Carrie is a member of the Rotary District 7870 Youth Exchange Committee, a former exchange student to Peru, and a sibling host to multiple inbound exchange students. 
 
Mobus explained that Rotary Youth Exchange gives high school students the opportunity to spend an academic year abroad or participate in a shorter exchange during the summer. Students live with host families, attend local schools, learn new languages, and immerse themselves in another culture while serving as ambassadors for their home communities.
 
"Rotary Youth Exchange is much more than a travel opportunity," Mobus said. "It helps students develop confidence, independence, leadership skills, and a broader understanding of the world. The relationships they build often last a lifetime."
 
Rotary Youth Exchange has connected young people across the globe for decades, promoting peace and goodwill through cultural exchange. Students from more than 100 countries participate each year through Rotary's international network of clubs and districts.
 
Mobus also described the important role local Rotary clubs and host families play in supporting exchange students during their stay. Host families provide a welcoming home, while Rotarians offer mentorship and help students become involved in their communities.
 
Springfield Rotary members learned about the application process, eligibility requirements, and opportunities for local families interested in hosting an international student.
 
To learn more about Rotary Youth Exchange, click here.  
 

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