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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

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.

Cinco K Mayo Road Race-Walk Set for May 6th

Spring has sprung! You have time to prepare for the annual Enfield Rotary Cinco K Mayo Road Race and Walk! It will occur at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 6th next to the Enfield Annex on Moody Road. Register before March 31 for an early bird rate of $25!

Pre-register at www.enfieldcincokmayo.com.

Want to be a sponsor? Email cincokmayorace@gmail.com for more details!

Pancake Breakfast Set for March 25th

Love pancakes? Come to the Rotary Club of Enfield's pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 25th at the Enfield Senior Center from 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

All proceeds benefit community projects!

Cinco K Mayo Set for May 6th

https://cincokmayo.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=5249&fbclid=IwAR26VAmfOcbc5XnnHDlGs8RO-sXQOAinH4vW6u50ldu6jTC5YhOAOlztcNI

A super flat & fast course! Plenty of parking will be available at Enfield Annex where the race begins and finishes.

When:
Saturday, May 6, 2023

Where:
On Moody Road next to the Enfield Town Annex
124 N. Maple Street
Enfield, CT 06082

Schedule:
8:00 AM - Bib Pickup
9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Starts!

Awards:
Top 3 Males Overall Top 3 Females Overall
Top 1 Male/Female in each Age Group

Age Groups:
12 & Under, 13 - 19, 20 -29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70+

Prize Money to Overall Winners & Age Division Winners!

Sign up by April 15 2023 and be guaranteed a Race T-shirt!!

Link to online registration at www.enfieldcincokmayo.com.

5K Run-$30 Advance Entry/$35 after April 30th Children 10 and younger are FREE.

5K Walk-$20 Advance Entry/$30 after April 30th Children 10 and younger are FREE.

USATF Certified Course: CT12022JHP

Sponsorships are available at $1,500 for Event sponsors (only 2 available) (logo on front of the tee-shirt, all press releases, banner displayed at race start line, five participants and company name on sponsor banner); Elite Sponsor $1,000 (logo on the back of the tee-shirt, four participants, banner displayed at race start line and name on sponsor banner), Advanced Sponsor $500 (logo on the back of tee-shirt, three participants, banner displayed at race start line and name on sponsor banner); Intermediate Sponsor $250 (name on the back of tee-shirt), and Beginner Sponsor $100 (name on banner). Sponsor commitment is required by April 21 to be included on tee shirts when applicable.

Please get in touch with cincokmayo@gmail.com for more information on 5K and to learn how to sponsor.

For updates on Enfield Rotary Club activities, including Cinco K Mayo, please “like” www.facebook.com/enfieldctrotaryclub.

Thank you to Party Tyme Entertainment Productions for entertainment on race day!

Rotary Members and Friends Serve Lunch at Loaves and Fishes

Members of the Rotary Club of Enfield and friends and family had a wonderful morning prepping and serving lunch at Enfield Loaves and Fishes.

It was great meeting Pope Francis High School students who were volunteering their time!

Learn how you, your family, club or work colleagues can volunteer at Loaves and Fishes by visiting enfieldloavesandfishes.org.

Enfield's Club Donates to Warming Center

The Rotary Club of Enfield was pleased to have Lorraine Creedon, a Board Member of the Enfield Safe Harbor Warming Center, as a guest speaker for their meeting this week.

Thank you to Rotarian Milt Rosenberg and his wife Rita for their generous match to club members’ donations for the Warming Center. The donation from the Rosenbergs and club members was enhanced with additional funds from the Club’s treasury.

Rotary Club of Enfield President Julie Cotnoir and Milt were able to present Lorraine Creedon with a $1,500 check for the Warming Center.

Want to help the center? Visit enfieldsafeharbor.org.

Rotary and District Donate to The Network

The Rotary Club of Enfield recently made a sizable donation to The Network Against Domestic Abuse.

The Rotary Club of Enfield was awarded a Rotary District 7890 grant. The Enfield Club’s donation of $1,205 was matched by the district with another $1,205!

While Rotary has seven areas of focus, this donation benefits maternal and child health. The club was able to purchase 32 comforter/sheet sets, 8 sets of cookware which each include pots, pans, and utensils, as well as 8 sets of bath towels.

Many of these items will be put to use in Julie’s Safe House, while some will be provided to families as they move out of the shelter and into their own homes.

A new dryer was also purchased thanks to the joint efforts of the Rotary Club of Enfield and P.C. Richard & Son.

Rotary Members and Friends Donate to Toys for Joy

Rotary Club of Enfield members and friends continued the tradition of donating to the Enfield Police Department’s Toys for Joy collection.

Rotary Club Invites Speakers to Meetings

The Rotary Club of Enfield is inviting local organizations to speak to the membership. The Club meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month in Asnuntuck Community College's Conference Center. Meetings begin at 12:15 p.m., lunch is served, and the speaker addresses the membership for about 15 minutes following club announcements. Please contact President Julie Cotnoir if interested in presenting. Past speakers have included representatives from CT Honor Guard, The Enfield Food Shelf, Loaves and Fishes, The Enfield Police Department, The Enfield Public Library, and The Enfield Senior Center, amongst others. Please contact Julie Cotnoir at halebop92@gmail.com if interested in speaking and/or to learn more about Rotary.

Beer and Wine Tasting

The Club held its Harvest Halloween Beer and Wine Tasting on October 27th at Asnuntuck Community College. View more photos on the Club's Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/EnfieldCTRotaryClub).

Club to Hold Halloween Harvest Beer and Wine Tasting

The Rotary Club of Enfield will be holding their Halloween Harvest Beer and Wine Tasting event on Thursday , October 27th from 6-8 p.m in Asnuntuck Community College's Conference Center. Tickets are available from any Rotarian or by calling Chair Kevin Mayo at 413-575-0579. The tastings will be served by Joe's Fine Wines and Spirits of East Windsor and Ellington and Broad Brook Brewery.

Thank you to Let's Roam and Adventures from Scratch for their generous donation for the club's silent auction. Learn more about what they offer at https://www.letsroam.com/ .

The club also appreciates the support from ticket sponsors Mary Arcouette, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Springfield Enfield, Minuteman Press, and media sponsor North Central News.

Tickets for the event are only $25 (for everyone over 21 years of age) and there are exciting and unique items for the silent auction. The evening includes Hors d'oeuvres and desserts. Feeling festive? Wear a costume for a chance at a prize!

Rotary Holds Scholarship Reception

The Rotary Club of Enfield’s Foundation held its annual scholarship reception at Asnuntuck Community College. The Foundation awarded $12,000 in scholarships to students enrolled in post-secondary and graduate courses.

Recipients and families accepting the awards on family members' behalf, included Sophie Veilleux, Kelly LeDoux, Carolyn Mark, Danielle Orr, Matthew Campo, recipient Alessandro Good’s father Charles Good, Madison McGinnis, Tori Geaglone, and Katy Lee, and Jason Lee’s mother-in-law and grandmother Geraldine Lee.

View more photos from the night at https://www.facebook.com/EnfieldCTRotaryClub.

Club Inducts Three New Members

The Rotary Club of Enfield inducted three new members at their recent meeting. Adrian Gould, Elizabeth (Liz) Colantoni and Sally DeJesus are the newest members. District Governor Randy Chapell and Area Governor Pam Lupoli joined members of the club in welcoming the trio. Liz and Sally are both serving on the Beer and Wine Tasting October 27th committee and Adrian is serving as secretary for the club's board.

Kevin Mayo Receives Plaque

Rotary Club of Enfield 2021-22 President Kevin Mayo received a plaque of appreciation from 2022-23 President Julie Cotnoir. This was the third time that Kevin has served in this capacity. The club appreciates his commitment. He is chairing the club's Wine and Beer Tasting Committee. The fundraising event will be held in Asnuntuck Community College's Conference Center. on October 27th.

The Enfield Rotary Memorial Scholarship

ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

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 2022, 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.

The 2022 Scholarship Application can be downloaded from the Enfield Rotary Club website at www.enfieldctrotary.org. The link to the main scholarship page is https://www.enfieldctrotary.org/page/scholarships. Application deadline is June 15, 2022. Recipients will be notified in July and the scholarships will be presented at a Rotary luncheon in August.

Cinco K Mayo

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The Enfield Rotary Club
presents our Annual Enfield Cinco K Mayo 5k Road Race

A super flat & fast course! Plenty of parking will be available at Enfield Annex where the race begins and finishes.

When:
Saturday, May 7th 2022

Where:
On Moody Road next to the Enfield Town Annex
124 N. Maple Street
Enfield, CT 06082

Schedule:
8:00 AM - Bib Pickup
9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Starts!

Awards:
Top 3 Males Overall Top 3 Females Overall
Top 1 Male/Female each Age Group

Age Groups:
12 & Under, 13 - 19, 20 -29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70+

Prize Money to Overall Winners & Age Division Winners!

Sign up by April 21st 2022 and be guaranteed a Race T-shirt!!

USATF Certified Course: CT12022JHP

Greg Gray Induction

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