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Past Events
March 2010
- 3/11 Meeting - St. Patrick's Day Luncheon
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Annual Bill Gleason St. Patrick's Day Luncheon featuring the Irish Step Dancers. On the menu is Corned Beef and Cabbage. |
- 3/18 Meeting - TBD
- 3/25 Meeting - TBD
May 2009
- 5/7 Meeting - James Ash
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Guidance Counselor at Wellesley High School |
- 5/14 Meeting - Peter May
- 5/16 Event - Bike Safety Rodeo
5/17 Event - Hot Dog Supper at Wellesley Fireworks
5/21 Meeting - Caroline Erisman
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Principal of Dana Hall School |
- 5/28 Meeting - TBD
April 2009
- 4/2 Meeting - John DiPietro
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This week, April 2, noted motivational speaker, John DiPietro will be speaking at Wellesley Kiwanis. The topic will be The Power of One and how one person can make a big difference in the reputation and efficiency of an organization. Based in the Boston area, John is the author of YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE PERFECT TO BE GREAT and speaks world-wide to companies and trade associations about increasing their productivity. |
- 4/9 Meeting - Michael Dowling
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On Thursday, April 9th, WCVB-TV channel 5 sports reporter Mike Dowling will be speaking at the Wellesley Kiwanis. Mike is a Wellesley resident and moderator of the Wellesley Spelling Bee.
Since joining SportsCenter 5 in December, 1985, Mike has provided extensive coverage of the Red Sox, Celtics and Patriots from spring training to post-season playoff games to Super Bowls. He has served as the station's weekend sports anchor. He has also co-anchored three Emmy Award-winning sports specials for WCVB and won three Associated Press Awards for Best Sports Feature of the Year.
In addition to being actively involved with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for 15 years, Mike works with the Special Olympics and helps to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House. |
- 4/16 Meeting - Open Meeting
- 4/23 Meeting - Open Meeting
- 4/30 Meeting - TBD
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We are expecting to have a speaker this week. |
March 2009
- 3/5 Meeting - St. Patrick's Day Party
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Starts at Noon. Please purchase tickets in advance. |
- 3/12 Meeting - TBD
- 3/19 Meeting - Paul Bruchez
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Speaking at Wellesley Kiwanis this week is Paul Bruchez who will be speaking on New Orleans and the after math of Hurricane Katrina. |
- 3/26 Meeting - Roseanna Means
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Dr. Roseanna Means, founder of Women of Means, believes that society’s neediest women and children deserve accessible and compassionate health care, and should not have to sacrifice scarce cash, safety, warmth and food to get basic medical help. Dr. means has appeared on 'Sunday Morning with Liz Walker’ and is featured in a Public Service Announcement from Candy O'Terry, Magic 106.7 FM. |
February 2009
- 2/12 Meeting - Wellesley Middle School Jazz Band
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Led by Henry Platt, the Wellesley Middle School Jazz Band will be playing for the Wellesley Kiwanis. |
- 2/19 Meeting - Bob Anthony
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Bob Anthony, Director of Adolescent Wellness, will discuss his Wellesley based organization and its role in simplfying prevention of depression and suicide in adolescents. |
- 2/26 Meeting -- Kevin Rooney
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Soon to be retired, Wellesley Fire Chief Kevin Rooney will talk about his experiences serving the Town and the community for so many years. |
December 2008
- 12/4 Meeting - Gig Babson
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Wellesley High School Project |
- 12/11 Meeting - Renaissance Charter School
- 12/18 Meeting - Annual Christmas Party
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Please bring a gift of nominal value ($5). |
- 12/25 No Meeting - Christmas
November 2008
- 11/6 Meeting - TBD
- 11/13 Meeting - Gordon Martin
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Gordon Martin from the Wellesley RDF will discuss recycling. |
- 11/20Meeting - Joe Tecce
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Joe Tecce from Boston College will discuss "Managing Stress Rather than Money." |
- 11/27 No Meeting -- Thanksgiving
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Alternative meeting on Monday 11/24 in Waltham. |
October 2008
- 10/16 Meeting - John Schuler
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Travels through Hungary, Austria, and Germany |
- 10/23 No Meeting
- 10/24 Friday Friday Special Event - Governor's Visit in Wayland
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Help welcome our new Kiwanis Governor. Lt. Gov. Mary Ann Houston needs a head count by the 17th and all checks by the 20th.She has advised that no money will be collected at the door.
Cocktails begin at 6-7 dinner at 7 which will be an Italian buffet, held at JJ McKays in Wayland.
Checks need to be made payable to Kiwanis Club of Worcester and mailed to
Mary Ann Houston
22 Shore Drive
Spencer, MA 01562 |
10/30 Meeting - Mary Doorley
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Mary Doorley, Chief Development Officer of Reach Out and Read, will be speaking at the Wellesley Kiwanis on Thursday, October 30th.
Reach Out and Read is Americas most efficient pediatric literacy program. Last year, they gave 5.5 million books to children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. |
May 2008
- 5/29 Meeting - Jon Keller
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Jon Keller is WBZ-TV’s Political Analyst who will be speaking this week on May 29th at 12:15p.m. at Wellesley Kiwanis. Keller's reports are regularly featured during WBZ-TV News at 6PM and 11PM as well as on TV38 News at 9:30PM. He also broadcasts morning drive commentaries on WBZ NewsRadio 1030 and contributes weekly to The Boston Herald and monthly to Boston Magazine.
We will have at least one copy of Jon's latest book, The Bluest State, available for raffle. |
June 2008
- 6/5 Meeting - Rob Evans
- 6/12 Meeting - TBD
- 6/19 Special Event - Annual Golf Outing
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Check-in begins at 8:00a.m. at the New England Country Club in Bellingham, MA. Please see Brian Lynch for details. Note there is *no* Thursday lunch this day. |
- 6/26 Meeting - TBD
April 2008
- 4/3Meeting - Janice Coduri
- 4/10 Meeting - Tory DeFazio
- 4/17 Meeting - TBD
- 4/24 Meeting - Frank Parker
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Professor at Boston College will speak about the lessons of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina |
March 2008
- 3/27 Meeting - Jim Boyd
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Jim Boyd, Special Correspondent for WCVB-TV Channel 5 will address the Wellesley Kiwanis Club at its Thursday, March 27th luncheon, at the Wellesley College Alumni Club.
Boyd has been with the station since WCVB went on the air in March 1972. and has served in many roles during his tenure, most recently as the co-anchor of the Midday and EyeOpener news broadcasts, after starting as a general assignment reporter. |
March 2008
- 3/6 Meeting - Dick Joyce
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Dick Joyce, Director of the Wellesley Municipal Light Plant |
- 3/13 Meeting - St. Patrick's Day Party
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Our annual St. Patrick's Day Party |
- 3/20 Meeting - Kim McGhee
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Kim McGhee of the Salvation Army |
- 3/27 Meeting - Jim Boyd
February 2008
- 2/7 Meeting - Chip Faulker
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Chip Faulker from Citizens for Limited Taxation. |
- 2/14 Meeting - Wellesley Middle School Jazz Band
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The Wellesley Middle School Jazz Band led by Henry Platt |
- 2/21 Meeting - TBD
- 2/28 Meeting - TBD
January 2008
- 1/19 Meeting - John Maihos
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Kiwanis Governor John Maihos and members from 6 other Kiwanis Clubs will join us for dinner. |
- 1/24 Meeting - Joe Tecce
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Joe Tecce from Boston College will talk about the "Good Samaritan" project. |
- 1/31 Meeting - Dick Bresciani
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Dick Bresciani from the Boston Red Sox. |
December 2007
- 12/6 Meeting - Lou Gorman
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Lou Gorman, former GM of the Boston Red Sox, will be discussing all things related to the Red Sox and their most recent World Series Championship. |
- 12/13 Meeting - Renaissance Charter School
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A continuing tradition, the 4th grade students at Renaissance Charter School in Boston will join the Wellesley Kiwanis for a wonderful afternoon and a visit from Santa. |
- 12/20 Meeting - Christmas Party
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Please bring a small gift of approximately $5 value. |
- 12/27 No Meeting - Christmas Holiday
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! |
November 2007
- 11/1 Meeting -Open Meeting
- 11/8 Meeting - Kevin Burke
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Mr. Kevin L. Burke, President and CEO of the Living Care Villages of Massachusetts, Inc. will be speaking. He will be discussing issues, the introduction of new technologies, and advance customer services related to senior living retirement communities. Mr. Burke's primary role is the oversight of LCVM, Inc. entities including the North Hill retirement campus in Needham and the development of the strategic direction for the organization. |
- 11/15 Meeting -Open Meeting
- 11/19 Monday Interclub - Waltham Kiwanis
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At the Jos. Hill American Legion Post on Rt 60 off Rt 20 East in Waltham. Time is 12 Noon sharp. The featured speaker will be Yolanda Celluci.
$25 a ticket. Please contact John Schuler at 781-235-5615 for more directions or any questions. |
- 11/22 No Meeting - Thanksgiving Holiday
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Note that we will be having an Interclub on 11/19 in Waltham (see above). |
- 11/29 Meeting - Open Meeting
October 2007
- 10/11 Meeting - Penny Post
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Penny Post, story teller and entertainer, will speak to the Wellesley Kiwanians. |
- 10/18 Meeting - Open Meeting
- 10/25 Meeting - Detective Lieutenant Wayne Cunningham and Detective Bob Gallagher
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Detective Lieutenant Wayne Cunningham and Detective Bob Gallagher of the Wellesley Police Department will discuss scams affecting Towns like Wellesley. |
September 2007
- 9/2 Event - Wellesley Picnic and Fireworks
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Wellesley Kiwanis will be serving food this Labor day weekend at the annual Wellesley Picnic and Fireworks. The rain date is Monday, September 3rd. |
- 9/6 Meeting - Open Meeting
- 9/13 Meeting - Open Meeting
- 9/20 Meeting - Open Meeting
- 9/27 Meeting -Induction & Past Presidents Dinner
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NOTE: special evening meeting time of 6p.m. |
August 2007
- 8/27 Meeting - New Teachers Luncheon
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Note this meeting is taking place on Monday instead of our usual Thursday. |
June 2007
- 6/3 Event - Picnic and Fireworks (Wellesley's Weekend)
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4:30 to Dusk
Hunnewell Field
Contact John Schuler or Mark Antonelli |
- 6/7 Meeting - Open Meeting
- 6/14 Event - Golf Tournament
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8:00a.m. arrival with 9:00a.m. tee-off
New England Country Club
Bellingham, MA
Contact: Brian Lynch
Note: The tournament is being held in lieu of the regular lunch meeting. |
- 6/21 Meeting - Open Meeting
- 6/30 Meeting - Open Meeting
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May 2007
- 5/3 Meeting - Open Meeting
- 5/10 Meeting - Open Meeting
- 5/17 Meeting - Open Meeting
- 5/19 Event - Bike Safety Day (Wellesley's Weekend)
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9:30 at Tailby Lot
Contact Jim Jackson |
- 5/20 Event - Picnic and Fireworks (Wellesley's Weekend)
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4:30 to Dusk
Hunnewell Field
Contact John Schuler or Mark Antonelli |
- 5/24 Meeting - TBA
- 5/31 Meeting - TBA
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April 2007
- 4/5 Meeting - TBA
- 4/11 Event - Key Club Inductions for 2006-2007
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Key Club inductions will be held April 11 starting at 7p.m. in the Wakelin Room at the Wellesley Public Library |
- 4/12 Meeting - JAZZ APPRECIATION 101 WITH LAURENCE D. SHIND, ESQ
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Laurence D. Shind is pleased to join Kiwanis on April 12, 2007 for a talk about the pleasures of jazz. Larry first got the jazz bug in his teens in Cincinnati, where he listened long into the night to legendary jazz DJ, Oscar Treadwell. Larry has been a part-time jazz radio DJ for more than 20 years, and is currently the primary fill-in host for the popular weeknight program, “Jazz with Eric in the Evening”, on WGBH, 89.7 in Boston. |
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- 4/19 Meeting - Anne Litton
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| Anne Litton of the Wellesley Free Library will discuss the lastest technologies and collections at the library. |
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- 4/21 Interclub - Portland Kiwanis 90th Birthday
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Sheraton Portland
Portland, Maine Exit 47
Contact:
Jim Vollkommer - Chair
207-839-5937
$40 per person, room rate $89 per night |
- 4/26 Meeting - TBA
March 2007
- 3/1 Meeting - Beth Krimmell
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Beth Krimmel, Director of the Wellesley Historical Society, presented and discussed the Society's costume collection. |
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- 3/8 Meeting - Round Table
- 3/15 Meeting - St. Patrick's Day
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St. Patrick's Day event featuring the Irish Step Dancers. |
- 3/22 Meeting - Gayle Barker
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Gayle Barker from the Wellesley Council on Aging discussed programs in Wellesley for Seniors. |
- 3/25 Sunday Special Event - Bowling
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Fairway Bowling on Rt 9 in Natick. Tentative start time is 3p.m. |
- 3/29 Meeting - TBA
February 2007
- 2/1 Meeting - Open Meeting
- 2/8 Meeting - Wellesley Middle School Jazz Band
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The Wellesley Middle School Jazz Band |
- 2/15 Meeting - Alexis Frank
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Sri Lankan book distribution |
- 2/22 *** NO MEETING ***
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Due to renovation work at the Wellesley College Club, there will be no meeting this week.
Gayle Barker from the Wellesley Council on Aging, who was originally scheduled, will be presenting another day. |
January 2007
- 1/4 Meeting - Al Auburn
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Al Auburn discussed estate planning and taxes. |
- 1/11 Meeting - Howie Carr
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Our featured guest was radio host, author, and columnist, Howie Carr. Howie spoke on a variety of subjects to a packed room, covering everything from mob figures to his new WRKO colleague, Tom Finneran. |
- 1/18 Meeting - Mike Grant
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| Wellesley's building inspector for the past three years, Mike Grant, spoke to Wellesley Kiwanis on January 18th. |
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- 1/25 Meeting - Open Meeting
December 2006
- 12/7 Meeting - Boston Renaissance Charter School
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Christmas party with Boston Renaissance Charter School |
- 12/14 Meeting - Beth
Krimmell
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Beth Krimmell
of the Wellesley Historical Society |
- 12/21 Meeting - Holiday Party
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Please bring a gift of $5 value |
- 12/28 Meeting - Presentation of Salvation Army Proceeds
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The program consists of the presentation of checks to the Salvation Army by Wellesley Kiwanis as a result of the Red Kettle drive. All Kiwanians who have volunteered to ring the bell at the kettle are specifically invited. There probably will be a new record to be announced, as well as two other surprises. |
November 2006
- 11/2 Meeting - Speaker Beth Furman
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Beth Furman, owner and publisher of WellesleyWeston magazine, spoke to the club. She discussed her career and the events that lead to the creation of the magazine. First published in 2004, the magazine covers such topics as home, garden, family, education, and fitness. |
- 11/9 Meeting - Speaker Joel H. Smith
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Our speaker was Joel H. Smith, Ph.D., Executive Director of Autism Services Association (ASA) which is based in Wellesley. Joel noted that while there are many programs for Autistic youngsters, the situation changes once they reach 22 years of age. Thus one focus of ASA is to place participants in jobs within the community. |
- 11/16 Meeting - Speaker Barbara Levitov
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Our speaker on November 16th was Barbara Levitov, Marketing Manager of the Davis Museum and Cultural Center, located on the Wellesley College campus. Her presentation focused on the museum's mission and collections, some of which can be viewed on the website. |
- 11/23 NO MEETING
- 11/30 Meeting - Speaker Marc Alterio
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On November 30th, Marc Alterio spoke to the Kiwanis about
programs for children's wellness. He noted that proper nutrition and exercise are not just good for children, but also lead to improved scholastic success. |
October 2006
- 10/5 Meeting - Speaker Gail Lockberg
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Gail Lockberg of the Wellesley Food Pantry spoke to Kiwanis on October 5th. The Pantry has seen a 40% increase in demand over the last year and now serves 140 families in town. |
- 10/12 Meeting - Speaker Lydia Harman
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Lydia Harman of Kidsave discussed her mission and organization which brings orphaned children from other countries to the US. |
- 10/19 Meeting - Open Meeting
- 10/26 Meeting - Open Meeting
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Bryan Lynch, John Schuler, and James Jackson discussed the club's history and programs. |
September 2006
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