Amazing Years Of Service Records!

Recently this blog reported on a Rotarian in Tallahassee who had accomplished 73 years in a row without missing a meeting. The question was then asked, "who holds the record for the most consecutive years in the District without missing a meeting? "

Here are two people who certainly could claim that title.

Leonard White

Leonard White of the Auburn Rotary Club joined the Club in 1944. And still has perfect attendance. That is 63 yeas without missing a meeting!

Bob Mead

Bob Mead join the Bedford Rotary Club in 1957 and has never missed a meeting. That is an amazing 50 years without missing a meeting.

We are not certain if these are the record holders in the District. But whether they are or not, they deserve a standing round of applause!!!! If anyone knows anyone in the District with a longer record, please let us know!

Please Help The Environment & Community!

The Merrimack Valley Rotary is collecting and recycling empty ink and toner cartridges to help the community and the environment. For every cartridge the Club collects Staples will pay the Club money to be put into a fund that the Club has set up to give back to the community it serves.

We invite everyone to help.

In addition to raising funds, the Club also will be helping the environment. How does it help the environment?

• For every ink or laser toner cartridge that is recycled, two quarts of oil are kept out of landfills.


• The number of ink and laser toner cartridges thrown away in one year is enough to circle the earth.


• It takes 1,000 years for an ink or laser toner cartridge to decompose in a landfill.Recycling ink or laser toner cartridges helps to decrease the amount of waste that goes into landfills and helps reduce the amount of toxic chemicals absorbed into the Earth.

Would you like to help? Please contact MVR Club President Ken Masson for more information including a list of the cartridges we are looking for and drop off sites for your cartridges. Either write to MVRotary@gmail.com or call (978) 446-9366. Thank You!

We need you!!

I spoke with DGE Klaus Hachfeld this evening and he's been very busy preparing for his year as DG. He mentioned to me that he's seeking help with Northeast Link and the September meeting in Worcester. Hope you can help, it's a great experience to get involved wth the amabassodarial scholars.