Events

Save the date!

Join us on Thursday, April 16th, 5:30-8 pm for the first, of what we hope to be many, monthly fellowship dinners in the Lanam Club dining room.
 

This will be part of our Lanam First Italian Night, offered as a one-day guest pass/open house experience.
 

Menu & Pricing: 

Adults: $28 | Children (4-12): $18 I Under 4: complimentary 
 

The evening will feature a generous Italian spread, including: 

Seating: 
When you register through ClubRunner, you’ll see options for Party of 1, 2, 3, or 4+. This helps us provide the Lanam Club with an estimated headcount. Diana will follow up to confirm whether you prefer your own table or to be seated with fellow Rotarians and guests at a shared “long” table. The venue will do its best to accommodate seating requests and keep groups together whenever possible.
 

To attend, please sign-up and contact Diana with any questions. 

Dr. Lane A. Glenn is president of Northern Essex Community College (NECC), the first Hispanic Serving Institution in New England, which has campuses in both Haverhill and Lawrence, Massachusetts.

With more than three decades of experience in higher education, Dr. Glenn is passionate about helping all students achieve their educational goals and is a strong advocate for closing equity gaps, and for colleges and universities as engines of economic and workforce development, particularly in Gateway Cities.

As president of NECC, Dr. Glenn has led the significant expansion of the college’s Lawrence campus, including construction of the $27 million Ibrahim El Hefni Health and Technology Center, the creation of the Haffner Fournier Education Center, and the development of “The Hub” with university partnerships and the award-winning Revolving Test Kitchen.  He is also the founding board chair of the Lawrence Partnership, a private-public collaboration of business leaders, community leaders, and elected officials devoted to economic development and improving the quality of life for residents of Lawrence, Massachusetts.

A highly collaborative, energetic leader, Dr. Glenn encourages experimentation and organizational innovation.  Recently, NECC became the first college in the country to offer a competency-based associate degree in Early Childhood Education, and its police academy, one of the largest in the state, was the first to be accepted into the National Active Bystander for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Training Program, designed to prepare police officers to successfully intervene to prevent harm and to create a law enforcement culture that supports peer intervention, leading to safer communities.

Dr. Glenn has been described as an “optimistic thought leader” who actively promotes higher education in a number of publications, on social media, and through his blog, “Running the Campus.”  He has been nationally recognized for his advocacy with the Eduardo J. Padron Award for Presidential Leadership from Campus Compact; the Pacesetter of the Year Award from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations; and the SUCCESS Higher Education Leadership Award from the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration.

Dr. Glenn holds a PhD from Michigan State University, a master’s degree from Oklahoma State University and a bachelor’s from Northeastern State University—and he is proud to say that he started his education at Rose State College, a community college in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

The Village Food Hub is a nonprofit organization that increases access to healthy and nutritious food, while also reducing waste and promoting environmental sustainability.

2 volunteers will help sort and package (and/or unload) a truckload of food donated by  Whole Foods.

No heavy lifting required.  

3rd Friday of Each Month

Special Offer for Rotary Members – “Curtains” at North Shore Music Theatre 🎭

Voices of Hope founder and Andover Rotary member Greg Chastain is offering Rotary members a 20% discount for the upcoming production of “Curtains” at the North Shore Music Theatre.

🗓 Dates: Saturday, April 18 at 8 pm & Sunday, April 19 at 2 pm
🎟 Discount Code: CURTAINS (use online or via phone)
🌐 Tickets: www.nsmt.org
📞 NSMT Phone: 978-232-7200

Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a fun, Broadway-style musical while supporting a fellow Rotary member’s organization!

If you are interested in attending either show, please purchase your tickets online at NSMT (see info above) and sign-up in ClubRunner to let everyone know you're going. If we have enough interest in getting together for dinner on Saturday or lunch on Sunday before the show, we will reach out to all who have sign-up in ClubRunner. 

Questions about the show, contact Greg Chastain at (781) 281-6523

The Good Shepherd Soup Kitchen at Lazarus House provides freshly prepared hot meals for more than 300 people a day at breakfast and lunch sittings.  Volunteers serve food to the individuals who stop in for a hot meal and socialization.  4th Thursday of each month...with 4 volunteers from The Rotary Club of Andover.

260 Park Street (Corner Park and Exchange);  Lawrence, MA

Dr. Julie Riley has served as the Assistant Superintendent of Andover Public Schools (APS) since August 2021, bringing more than 27 years of experience in education, including fifteen years in district and central office leadership. 

During her time in Andover, Dr. Riley has developed districtwide opportunities for teacher leadership and collaboration, and has spearheaded the development of the district’s Vision of the Graduate. Dr. Riley has also been a leading force in the districtwide equity initiative, piloted cooperative education opportunities through a partnership with Greater Lawrence Technical School, and has overseen the implementation of a new middle school scheduling model.

In addition to her district role, Dr. Riley co-leads the Curriculum and Staff Development Network (CSDN), a statewide professional learning community for school and district leaders. CSDN provides high-quality professional development, including sessions with DESE, MASS, NEASC, and leading researchers in youth development, school finance and law, and educational change.

Project Insulin is a nonprofit drug company fixing a broken system. We’re not researching a novel drug; we’re removing the barriers that make an old one inaccessible by developing & manufacturing insulin ourselves and selling it at cost.

Before founding Project Insulin, Eric led major fundraising efforts at Brandeis University, helping raise over $2 million during Giving Tuesday campaigns. He also serves on the board of the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association and delivered a TEDx talk in 2020 on allyship in chronic illness communities. 

Lazarus House Food Pantry (aka St. Martha’s Food Pantry) supplies healthy groceries to over 2,000 families many weeks.
The Pantry offers a dignified shopping experience, allowing choices and greater independence and planning. Volunteers distribute food at a specific “station”.

1st Wednesday of each month...with 4 volunteers from The Rotary Club of Andover

Lots of standing.  LIght lifting (No heavy lifting required).

Memorial Hall Library will be holding an After-Hours Spring Social on Friday, May 8 from 5:30-8:30 pm and Rotary has been invited to participate.

This community event will feature local nonprofits and organizations sharing ways for the public to get involved, connect with neighbors, and discover fun social opportunities in town. Marble Ridge Winery and Oak & Iron will be on site offering beer and wine for purchase, along with complimentary refreshments, music and fun.

If you’re available to represent our club, please sign up!  

Lazarus House Food Pantry (aka St. Martha’s Food Pantry) supplies healthy groceries to over 1900 families each week. The Pantry offers a dignified shopping experience, allowing choices and greater independence and planning.

On Mondays, Volunteers help unload food delivery truck, and may help stock shelves too.

2nd Monday of each month...with 4-5 volunteers from The Rotary Club of Andover

It takes a dedicated team to create an unforgettable event, and we’d love for you to be part of ours on Thursday, May 14th at the 28th Annual Citizens Who Care Gala.

We’re looking for volunteers to assist with the following:

• Room setup (starting at 3 pm) 
• Silent auction setup (starting at 3 pm)
• Check-in table (starting at 4:45 pm)
• Door greeters (starting at 5:15 pm)
• 50/50 Raffle Sales (starting at 5:30 pm)
• Silent auction checkout (after the auction closes)
• Breakdown and clean up (following the event's conclusion).

Feel free to sign up for more than one role.  You do not need to be a member of our club to help at the event.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ken Feyl.

The Village Food Hub is a nonprofit organization that increases access to healthy and nutritious food, while also reducing waste and promoting environmental sustainability.

2 volunteers will help sort and package (and/or unload) a truckload of food donated by  Whole Foods.

No heavy lifting required.  

3rd Friday of Each Month

The Good Shepherd Soup Kitchen at Lazarus House provides freshly prepared hot meals for more than 300 people a day at breakfast and lunch sittings.  Volunteers serve food to the individuals who stop in for a hot meal and socialization.  4th Thursday of each month...with 4 volunteers from The Rotary Club of Andover.

260 Park Street (Corner Park and Exchange);  Lawrence, MA

Paul Materazzo, Andover's Director of Planning and Land Use, a seasoned and experienced urban planner will update attendees on upcoming town wide projects. 

Established in 2009, the Andover Robotics Club is a student-run organization in Andover, Massachusetts, that specializes in the construction of robots for FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC). The club has about 75 active members and is led by a student board of officers that keeps it running behind-the-scenes. The club has three co-ed teams, 5273 ARC Thunder, 24256 ARC Sandstorm and 4410 ARC Lightning, as well as one all-girls team, 10331 ARC Hailstorm. During the FTC season, members build, code, and CAD a robot and complete community outreach with the goal of making STEM more accessible in the community. 

Learn about their championship work and witness a live demonstration!

The purpose of the Design Review Board is to advise applicants for projects involving new construction, exterior alterations and large signage in the General Business and Mixed Use Districts, and to review all new municipal structures and signage. And, at the discretion of the Planning Board, the DRB shall also review applications for special permits in the ID2 district as well as major non-residential projects in LS, OP, and IG districts.

But how does it work?  Who is the DRB? What are they working on now?  Come to the meeting and find out! 

Jonathan Fournier, Chair of the DRB, is an architect with over 24 years of local and international experience in practice, and is the Principal and Founder of Studio Re-Built. An architectural practice that aspires to serve the underserved, and focuses on the renovation and reuse of commercial, community, and multi-family residential buildings. The studio sees a world where our built environment is responsible, respectful, and humane. They are problem solvers who believe that architecture is about engaging people, and advocating for the right of every community to have an affordable place to find ‘joy’, to ‘live’, and consider ‘home’.

Operation Delta Dog is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission to rescue and train shelter dogs as specialized service companions for veterans experiencing PTSD, TBI and MST.