The Staff at Open Table in Maynard prepared lunch for the Rotary Club of Concord on July 10.  The tour of the facility boosted our appreciation of the broad outreach this important non-profit maintains. Executive Director Jeanine Calebria explained that Open Table offers weekly community meals in Concord and Maynard and fresh market food pantry shopping by appointment in Maynard. They provide a welcoming community of support and assistance to families and individuals, including many seniors and children, to those living in central Middlesex county. They thanked us for our recent gift of $10,000 raised through our recent Pops concert and applauded the work of the CCHS Interact Club that has made the place beautiful with plantings and held fundraisers to benefit the program. Here is Concord Rotary's President praising the work of Open Table as our members look on.

With the pelting rain welcoming us to the dry tent at Verrill Farm, members of the Rotary Club of Concord celebrated the installation of the officers for 2019-2020 and recognized Rotarians who had given extraordinary service during the year. Departing President Henry Dane was honored with a gavel mounted on a handsome plaque and numerous rounds of applause. The newly-minted "Rising Star Award" went to Greg Costigan. Noel Choquette received the "Rotarian of the Year" award, while Chris Alphen received the "Richard L. Hale Service Award." The "Service Above Self" Award went to Peter Mahler. New officers include Jean Goldsberry, President; Dave Robertson, Pres. Elect; Karl Kussin, Secretary; Peter Mahler, Treasurer; Doug Detweiler, Executive Secretary. Incoming President Jean Goldsberry previewed the new year. With delicious appetizers, "farm to table" entrees and the famous Verrill Farm rhubarb-strawberry pie for dessert, everyone left full of energy and enthusiasm. See the album on the web page for a peek at the festivities.