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Team Depot, The Home Depot’s associate volunteer force partnered with Enfield Rotarians, Enfield Food Shelf personnel, Enfield Garden Club members, Greater Enfield Kiwanis, community volunteers, and Enfield Senior Center personnel to lay out and install a drip irrigation system to provide water more efficiently to the entire 2-acre Common Grounds Rotary Garden and increase yields that are donated to the Enfield Food Shelf.

Volunteers worked with UCONN master gardeners, who designed the system and oversaw the project for the season. Supplies for the irrigation project were purchased through a Home Depot Foundation grant. The Enfield Garden Club paid for the lime that was also spread that day by the group of volunteers. Home Depot Foundation also paid for the delivery of lime and materials to the garden.

The Common Grounds Rotary Garden is located behind the Enfield Senior Center.

Rotary to Honor Paul Harris Recipients

The Rotary Club of Enfield will honor Rotarian Joe Muller, North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce President Linda Cote, Philanthropist Kari Monteforte, and donor honoree Attorney Richard Tatoian on Wednesday, October 23 with the Paul Harris Recognition.

ERFC Backpack Packing and Supply drive

Please Join us Aug 19, 2024 @ 5:30PM at ERFC 174 South Rd Enfield, CT to pack backpacks with school supplies for local Students. Rotary is donating 100 backpacks and some school supplies. Can't wait to see you all!!

Food Packaging Project

9/21/24 Enfield Rotarians gathered with other surrounding Rotary clubs to participate in the Annual Food Packaging project. With the help of Enfield Rotarians, we raised $1600 and were able to make 4320 meals for the Enfield Community. Joe Muller and President Aimee Nieroda distributed 20 boxes between Asnuntuck Pantry, Enfield Loaves and Fishes and Enfield Food Shelf. Great Work Enfield!

Rotary Awards Scholarships and Installs New President

Enfield’s Rotary Memorial Scholarship Foundation honored the accomplishments of 10 college students from Enfield. The Foundation awarded a total of $12,000 in scholarships to students who have completed at least two years of post secondary education.

Congratulations to recipients Alicia St. Peter, Grace Farris, Sydney Hamre, Sydney Ball, Aislin Farris, Jaymes Bachand, Dylan Lawson, Samantha Ceniglio, Audra Sferrazza and Kaylee Hunt.

Thank you to the scholarship committee and Foundation Co-Presidents Milt Rosenberg and Mary Arcouette for their work with this evening!

Want to make a donation? Send donations to Enfield Rotary Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 1, Enfield, CT 06083. Have questions? Contact Milt Rosenberg at 860-883-7520.

The Rotary Club of Enfield also installed its new President. President Julie Cotnoir passed the gavel to Aimee Nieroda.

See more photos from the evening on the club's Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/EnfieldCTRotaryClub).

Rotary Day of Service Set for May 18th

Cinco K Mayo Run/Walk Set for May 4

SEE PHOTOS FROM THE DAY ON ROTARY"S FACEBOOK PAGE

The Rotary Club of Enfield is pleased to announce our annual “Cinco K Mayo” 5K Charity
Run/Walk on Saturday, May 4, 2024. With your help, Enfield Rotary Club members make a
difference in the lives of many families and individuals in our community.

Proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club of Enfield Charitable Fund, Inc., and will fund two $1,000
scholarships to be presented to seniors graduating from Enfield High School in 2024 who
exemplify the attributes of Rotary’s Four-Way Test.

Other projects supported by the Charitable Fund include:
• Enfield Police Toy for Joy Drive
• Enfield Food Shelf
• Loaves & Fishes Soup Kitchen
• Common Grounds Rotary Garden at the Enfield Senior Center
• Safe Harbor Warming Center
• The Network Against Domestic Abuse

Available sponsorships include Event ($1,500 Limit Two), Elite ($1,000), Advanced ($500),
Intermediate ($250) and Beginner ($100). Details on pricing and benefits are included on the attached
form. In-kind donations of supplies and/or volunteer assistance are also greatly appreciated.

For Cinco K Mayo sponsorship, donation, and volunteer information, please email
cincokmayorace@gmail.com.

Want to register for the run/walk? Visit www.enfieldcincokmayo.com

For more information about the Rotary Club of Enfield, please visit
www.enfieldctrotary.org.

Beer and Wine Tasting to Benefit Rotary Projects

Club and Members Donate to Warming Center

The Rotary Club of Enfield was pleased to welcome Lorraine Creedon from the Enfield Safe Harbor Warming Center to its meeting today. The club, its members, new member Bob Stern donating funds designated to him for a new member project, and member Milt Rosenberg matching his challenge amount of $500, contributed a total of $1, 538 to the center. Members also donated paper goods to be used by the center's guests.

Want to help your community? Come to the club's next meeting on Wednesday, February 7th at 12:15 p.m. in Asnuntuck's Conference Center.

Rotary Donates for 42nd Year to Toys for Joy

The Rotary Club of Enfield was happy to be able to continue their longstanding tradition of donating toys to The Enfield Police Department's Toys for Joy campaign. The club's members have been donating toys for 42 years!

Last month the Club also donated $500 in honor of the Enfield Police Department's No Shave November fundraiser benefiting the CT Cancer Foundation.

Officer Paul Dubiel, who organizes the drive for the department, spoke to the club during their recent meeting.

Rotary to Award Scholarship for Medical Students

The Enfield Rotary Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc., is offering the T. Tenerowicz Medical Award for $2,000 to a student who is enrolled in medical school to become a doctor, physician assistant or nurse. Students must have attended school in Enfield or lived in Enfield to be eligible.

There is no age limit for applicants.

The application deadline is February 28, 2024. Recipients will be notified in April and the scholarships will be presented at a Rotary luncheon in June.

Visit enfieldctrotary.org for application.

Scholarship Application Open for 2024

The Enfield Rotary Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc., is offering scholarships to college students from Enfield who will be entering their junior or senior year in 2024, beginning or continuing post-graduate education, or entering their third or later year of post-high school education in an accredited institution.

There is no age limit for applicants. Selection criteria include factors such as financial need, self-help activities, academic achievement, and extra-curricular activities. Copy link into your browser to see the application: https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000004965/en-ca/files/homepage/enfield-rotary-memorial-scholarship-2024/2024-Scholarship-Application.pdf.

The application deadline is February 28, 2024. Recipients will be notified in April and the scholarships will be presented at a Rotary luncheon in June.

Allied All Stars Representatives Speak at Meeting

Rotary Club of Enfield was proud to welcome Enfield Allied Stars local coordinator Michael Vignone and program athlete Logan Rosenberg to their meeting today.

Logan spoke to the group about her experiences as a three sport athlete with Special Olympics. There are 44 athletes in Enfield who participate as members of the Enfield All Stars teams.

They accepted a $1,500 check from Club President Julie Cotnoir from the club. The club also donated a book “More Alike Than Different” by David Egan to the Enfield Public Library in honor of Enfield Allied Stars as part of the club’s ongoing literacy project.

Rotary Club Packs and Donates Food to Area Agencies

Food was packed by Enfield CT Rotary Club members, volunteers and Rotarians from East Granby, Windsor, Windsor Locks and students from CREC Academy of Aerospace and Engineering and Windsor High School's ROTC group.

Enfield's Club delivered 275 pounds of apple cinnamon oatmeal to CT State Asnuntuck's Pantry(below) , Loaves and Fishes (above) and The Enfield Food Shelf (last photo).

Donation Benefits Allied's Attic

New members to the Rotary Club of Enfield are given $500 to spend on a project or program that benefits the community. One of the club's new members Greg Mark donated his funds to the creation of a new sign for Allied's Attic. The sign and landscaping are a a result of various partnerships.

Seen at the unveiling are from left side side of the sign left to right, front row, Rotary Club of Enfield President Julie Cotnoir, Debbie Climan, (owner of Garden Solutions, donated her time and the material needed to landscape around the sign) and Manager of Allied's Attic Katie Devoe. Back row, Melissa Trzepacz, Allied’s Director of Vocational Services & DSS Service Coordination. Right side of sign, from left to right, front row, Allied's Attic staff Rachel and Enfield Rotarian Milton Rosenberg. Back row, Enfield Rotarian Jo Ann Walk, Executive Director for North Central CT Chamber of Commerce Karen Campbell, Allied's Community Outreach Coordinator and New Enfield Rotarian Greg Mark.

*Not pictured Little John, Sign Factory and Justin from Johnny’s Road Side Market Garden, who provided the mums & pumpkins.

Allied's Attic is located at 294 George Washington Rd in Enfield. Photo by Connie Provencher.

Enfield's Club Supports Water and Sanitation Project in Guatemala

Twenty-five Rotary Clubs in northern CT and Western MA (Rotary District 7890), including Enfield, have joined together to fund a project that will bring fresh drinking water, sanitation facilities and hygiene training to three needy communities in Guatemala. Pictured below are Elin Lawrence, Enfield Rotarian Milt Rosenberg, Rotary District 7890 Governor Christine Burns and Manchester Rotarian and Project Chairman Rick Lawrence.

Rotary Club of Enfield Supports Eagle Scout Project

James Gannon a Boy Scout from Troop 819 and a student at CT State Asnuntuck refurbished and created two United States maps at area elementary schools as his Eagle Scout Project. The Rotary Club of Enfield assisted by making a $500 donation toward paint and materials needed for the project.

Rotary Supports ERFC Backpack Collection

The Rotary Club of Enfield continued its tradition of donating 100 backpacks to Educational Resources for Children's Backpack Collection. The club and Rotary District 7890 District Governor Christine Burns gathered together to pack those backpacks.

As part of the Club's ongoing literacy project the club donated the book Sustainable Homestead to the Enfield Public Library in Christine Burns' name. Rotary Club of Enfield Community Director Joe Muller presented her with the book.

The club meets on the first and third Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. at Asnuntuck Community College.

Scholarship Recipients Honored

Enfield Rotary Foundation presented $12,500 in scholarships to students entering their junior, senior or postgraduate years of postsecondary studies.

Family and friends joined the recipients and if recipients were not able to attend, family members accepted the scholarship on their behalf. See more photos from the evening at https://www.facebook.com/EnfieldCTRotaryClub

Enfield Club Honors Paul Harris Fellows

The Enfield CT Rotary Club was proud to honor newly recognized Paul Harris Fellows at their annual dinner. The recognition is the highest honor offered by Rotary.

Photographed above are Rotary Club of Enfield President Julie Cotnoir, Paul Harris Fellow recipients Sam Irizarry, Kathleen Souvigney, Charles Palomba, Sean Stevens and Former Rotary Club of Enfield President and Paul Harris Dinner Chairman Milt Rosenberg. Missing from photo Paul Harris Fellow Sarah K. DeSimone.

Deadline Extended for Rotary Scholarship Applications

The Enfield Rotary Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc., is offering scholarships to college students from Enfield who will be entering their junior or senior year in 2023, beginning or continuing post-graduate education, or entering their third or later year of post-high school education in an accredited institution.

There is no age limit for applicants. Selection criteria include factors such as financial need, self-help activities, academic achievement, and extra-curricular activities.

Copy this link to your browser to see this year's application:https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000004965/en-ca/files/homepage/2023-enfield-rotary-memorial-scholarship/2023-Scholarship-Application.pdf

The application deadline is July 14, 2023. Recipients will be notified in late July and the scholarships will be presented at a Rotary luncheon on August 9th.

Rotary, Chamber and S& S Tarnow Landscaping Partner on Day of Service

Paul Harris Fellows to be Presented on June 28th

The Rotary Club of Enfield will be honoring Rotarian Sam Irizarry, in addition to Charlie Palomba, Kathleen Souvigney, Sean Stevens and Sarah DiSimone on Wednesday, June 28^th with the Paul Harris Award. The Paul Harris Fellows Recognition is given to individuals who meet the high professional and personal standards set forth by Paul Harris himself (founder in 1905 of Rotary International). The Rotary Club of Enfield has made three individual $1,000 donations in honor of Sam, Charlie, and Kathleen to the Rotary International Foundation. Club member Richard K. Stevens made two $1,000 donations to the Foundation in honor of his children Sean Stevens and Sarah DiSimone, who will also be recognized that night.

Rotary Celebrates Enfield High School
Students

Rotary Holds a Successful Cinco K May Race

Enfield's Club wishes to thank sponsors and participants for another successful Cinco K Mayo Race for walkers and runners. Please see videos and photos on Facebook at Enfield CT Rotary Club. Proceeds from the race benefit student scholarships and other community projects.

Rotary members assist with Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Clubs donate supplies, raise funds, and volunteer

Rotary Foundation receives highest rating from Charity Navigator for 16th consecutive year

Rotary Foundation receives highest rating from Charity Navigator for 16th consecutive

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