Our guest speakers this week were Maureen Atwood (Executive Director) and Melissa Roller (Program Director) both from Pediatric Development Center.

 

 

 

Pediatric Development Center (PDC) is an early intervention program serving infants and toddlers in Central Berkshire and the South Berkshire Counties. PDC is celebrating 40 years!

In the fall of 1982, six determined women came together with a shared vision, to provide quality early intervention services and support for Berkshire county families in need. Now in

their 40th year, the Pediatric Development Center celebrates making this vision a reality for thousands of Berkshire children and those who love them. The past few years have presented

overwhelming hardships to so many in our community and beyond, while a growing number have looked to PDC for help and hope. Their devoted team of Developmental Specialists and

Therapists continues to provide that help and hope, even—and sometimes especially—in challenging circumstances. The need for the work they do is growing – and they are committed to

growing to meet that need. Each year they are grateful to all those who have made the commitment to help them keep theirs. This year, they hope that more will join them in caring for the

youngest of our community.

This major event was held on Saturday 9-9-2023!

A great big hand of applause and thanks goes out to Jayson Tanzman and Amy McNally for handling all the details. 

A big shout out to Mazzeo's for the flavorful dishes they prepared. 

This was one of the most important fundraisers for the Foundation.

J Lohr wines presented each wine, red, white, and dessert, paired tastefully with a complimentary dish. Each dish filled

our palates with a delectable taste and the wine complimented each dish accordingly.

 

  

Our beloved Alex has set out on his journey and gave us a quick update:

 

"Today was a long one — First day of classes for the students & first day of work for student assistants.

 

I had 7 assistants each working 2 hour shifts from 8am until 10pm, so I’ve had a day of constant training.

The students are great, and we worked hard today, so the rest of the work will be a lot easier. We’re currently

in the ocean on our way to Malaga, Spain. Our original plan was to go to Morocco, but the earthquake literally

has us changing course. We are just so lucky that we weren’t there for all of the destruction. Many of our plans

were in places that were devastated. We are counting our blessings.

Phew. Okay it’s after 11pm & time for bed.

Send my best to the club for me." - Alex Reczkowski

In his member minute, Tom Bernard updated us on his world.  Tom is in his second year as a Rotarian. He is the President and CEO of the Berkshire United Way. Tom has been married to his lovely wife, Jen, for 26 years now and counting. He has an adult daughter who lives out in Boston. Tom was raised and educated in North Adams, Tom earned his bachelor's degree from Williams College and later his Master of Public Administration from Westfield State University.  During his invocation, Tom encouraged all of us to reach out to those who are in isolation, to give a helping hand as teachers, mentors, and role models!

Guest of Honor:

Eva Sereghy, a returning guest and Rotarian relocating to the Berkshires. Let's give her a warm welcome!

 

Friendly Reminders:

Follow up on Auction beneficiaries. Please forward you suggestions to President John.

 

Water Project Sept 12th

 

Looking for future speakers to present at the weekly Rotary meetings. Any suggestions please forward to Tom Bernard.

 

 

Jay Baily 9/14

Christian Bianchi 09/21** 3rd Thursday Luncheon

Jim Bronson 10/05

Mark Busch 10/12

A very special B-Day to our very own Sailor Alex Reczkowski (9-16) - Happy Birthday to You!

 

Anniversaries to boast this week,  Richard LaFleche (38yrs - 09/18) - cha-ching! 

With 37 or so cards left in the deck and $515 or so in the pot, the 7 of diamonds remains in hiding; It's time for a payday!