Thanks to a friend of Ed Fowler's, handcrafted mittens will be donated to local kids on behalf of the club. Thanks, Ed.
The "Rotary Express" will be delivering gifts to 18 children from 7 families on December 17th. If you would like to contribute to the cause you can mail a check or donate using Venmo. There are also a few seats on the bus if you are interested in going along to spread some holiday cheer.
Thanks to Bristol County Savings Bank for becoming our Premier Sponsor for the club's 100th-anniversary campaign!
The Interact Club collection took place on December 8th. Thanks to everyone who contributed. they had two carloads of donations and did a great job.
At our most recent meeting...
At our most recent meeting, we were joined by Andrew Dawley, CEO of Community Counseling of Bristol County (CCBC). A social worker at heart, Andrew shared insights into his organization's response to Covid-19, including establishing a working telehealth model in 48 hours, successful remote operations, but sadly increased numbers of deaths among their clients due to the pandemic itself but also the related increases in stress, anxiety, depression, and opioid use. He stressed the need for both clients and his staff to focus on mental health. Some of his tips include focusing on your meaningful relationships and activities and let other things go. Celebrate little wins and try to string good days together if you are struggling. Eventually, he thinks we will be able to learn from the pandemic; most notably from the ways people and organizations responded to it, and that ultimately we will all be a little wiser in the future. Thanks to Andrew, not only for joining us but also for the work that you do and for the supportive words that you shared with us during these challenging times.
Our Venmo account is live! PLEASE: Include a note as to the purpose of your payment/funds, whenever using our new Venmo account!! The account is @Rotary-Taunton, but the visible name shows up as “Rotary Taunton Rotary Taunton.”
Dan had a happy buck for Ed's friend Barbara who made the mittens that are now being distributed.
Will had a happy buck for members of the Interact Club and all they accomplished with their food drive.
Katie had a happy buck for continuing connection with our friends in Taunton, England. The OCHM will be hosting a Zoom history presentation with Adrian from the Taunton, England Club this spring.
Dave had $25 happy bucks (!!!!) for the BCSB sponsorship. He also offered a sad buck for the death of a young woman that had worked with his son. Thoughts and prayers to her family.
Will had another (!) happy buck for Jody's presentation last week. Thanks for the great Rotary history, he really enjoyed it.
Cameron had a happy buck for starting his ski season this weekend in New Hampshire.
Virtual Flyer
Bristol Elder Services Holiday Letter Writing Campaign
Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Harold Rose Jr.
December 26
Rich Volkmann
December 26
Our Club
To learn more or join us for a meeting: tauntonrotary@gmail.com
Service Above Self
Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Stoneforge Public House
90 Paramount Drive
Raynham, MA 02767 United States of America
Meetings will be via Zoom for the foreseeable future.
