Preventing Harassment is Everyone's Responsibility

Even as they recognize that club members hold a variety of beliefs and values, all club, district, and zone leaders should use good judgment in conducting meetings, events, and other activities in a way that reflects Rotary's principles of tolerance.

The leaders of Rotary Action Groups and Rotary Fellowships should use the same good judgment to make sure their meetings and events are safe and inclusive environments that reflect our principles.

Members must follow the Rotarian Code of Conduct:

As a Rotarian, I will:

Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life

Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect

Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people’s quality of life in my community and in the world

Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians

Help maintain a harassment-free environment in Rotary meetings, events, and activities, report any suspected harassment, and help ensure non-retaliation to those individuals who report harassment

The Rotarian Code of Conduct applies to members from all cultures. Although the customs and norms of cultures vary, it's always important to be aware of what's appropriate. Take your cues from the person who is receiving your comments and actions.

Valentine's Day Project

Rotary Club of Stoneham’s members and their guests met at Stoneham Community Television studios for their bi-weekly luncheon meeting.

Attendees wrote messages on hundreds of Valentine's Day cards graciously donated by Boyd’s Direct to be delivered to clients at Bear Hill Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Life Care Center of Stoneham,

Arnold House, Fuller House, Stoneham Senior Center, Meals on Wheels, Hope for Boston’s Homeless and the Bridge Recovery Center, along with several other agencies. “Our combined efforts will put a smile on the faces of each of the recipients who may not receive another message like the ones we wrote,” said President David Gardner (Boyd’s Direct). “Everyone’s time and compassion will have a positive impact on those who are often forgotten.”

President Gardner thanked Membership Chair Craig Celli (Century 21 Celli) for planning this event and for his efforts to grow the Club’s membership and to introduce Rotary to more community members. He also thanked Executive Director Amy Palmerino and Stoneham TV for hosting the meeting.

Our guests included Dave’s wife Joni, Senior Center Director Kristen Spence, Boys and Girls Club Substance Use Prevention Program Director Elizabeth Valett, and Frank and Lois Gould from Hope for Boston’s Homeless. It was so great to have them join us in this community project.

Rotary Meeting Invitation

Posted by David Gardner on Jan 27, 2023

Meet Your Stoneham Rotary Club!

Valentine's Day Introductory Social

What would you think about an organization that provides scholarships to Stoneham high school seniors, polio vaccinations to children in third-world countries, the beautiful and well-used Gazebo on the Town Common, and assistance to local organizations that help senior citizens, veterans, children, and needy families? Do you want to know more?

The Stoneham Rotary Club would like to invite you to an upcoming meeting. Enjoy lunch on us on Valentine's Day with members of the Stoneham Rotary at Evviva Trattoria at Redstone. Find out how you can become involved in Rotary's many charitable endeavors and how Rotary can help your cause!

There is no cost to attend, but RSVP is required. Please click here to sign up. We hope that you can join us on February 14th.

For more information, contact David Gardner at djg@boydsdirect.com

DG Alexander Falk's Official Visit

On Tuesday, October 25th, our District Governor, Alexander Falk, visited our club to share his thoughts on the meaning of the 2022-2023 Rotary theme. The center image reflects the table, that we as Rotarians, join leaders, exchange ideas, and create impact. The seven dots around the perimeter are the Seven Areas of Focus which are illustrated below:

One of the major initiatives for this year is the environment and what Rotary can do to make a difference! The final piece of the theme logo is the green stick below the image. This is an implement that the aborigines from Australia use to plant, nurture, and harvest their crops. Ultimately, this reflects the tools we have at our disposal to create the Rotary we imagine.

Alexander provided thoughts on his journey from his initial introduction to Rotaract, the time lapse before joining The Rotary Club of Marblehead, and his involvement in Rotary Youth Exchange, and ultimately to be selected to be District Governor.

Finally, we had three new Rotarians installed into our club by Alexander. They were Stacey McDaniel of the Life Care Center of Stoneham, Jessica Glezellis of Reading Cooperative Bank, and Ann Marie Doris of the Stoneham Motor Company. Two other new members that will be installed soon are Heather Mell of the Greater Boston Stage Company and Roseanna Rodrigues of Northern Bank. Each of these new members will share some of their personal history at future meetings.

I will send an email to our membership that provides the links to all of the exciting possibilities that Alexander shared with us at his Official Visit for you to use as you define your Rotary journey. Just Imagine Rotary and find ways to make impact locally and throughout the world. There is something for everyone!

Alexander is always available by email at al+7930@falk.us.

Access the photo album of the meeting here!

Stoneham Rotary is on Facebook

Posted by Dennis O'Hara

We Know You Like Us - Now Show Us!

If you don't know by now, our Club has a Facebook page. If you haven't already, please take a second and "Like" our page so you can keep up on club activities and what's happening around the District and the Rotary world.

Click here to visit the Club's Facebook page and give us a Like. And while you're at it, invite your friends and colleagues to "Like" our page as well. We never know where our next member, sponsor, or supporter will come from.

Valentine's Day
Card Writing Service Project

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Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life

Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect

Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people’s quality of life in my community and in the world

Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians

Help maintain a harassment-free environment in Rotary meetings, events, and activities, report any suspected harassment, and help ensure non-retaliation to those individuals who report harassment

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Craig, Heather, and Roseanna

Steve, Frank, Lois, and Bob

Jan, Elizabeth, Bob, Adam, Joni, and Sharon