Events

LEXI will update us on this year's program

Prepare and serve dinner for needy in Beverly on 5th Mondays of the month.  Park behind church off Hale St.

Please come and meet  Kd at our April dinner meeting.  Plus we can thank her for the use of the school house. 

Cook and serve breakfast for needy at Gloucester's day center.

Mary has just become the Director and will tell us about MBTS COA  programs and plans.

Allision will update us on what is Beverly Bootstraps up to 2026

Serve breakfast at Gloucester day shelter

Cook and serve breakfast at Gloucester's day center.

Frank from Grace Center will speak

This dinner will be at the Manchester Museum

An organization we are helping more and more with Rotarians making breadfast for those in need. 

The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Saturday of May 9, 2026

Peggy will tell us what Action is and what they do.  check out for more info      www.actioninc.org

The MBTS Sustainability Committee holds its 23rd annual community cleanup day.  See Instagram for more details.

Consideration of a proposed grant partnering with other Rotary's for an medical equipment.

Serve lunch to needy in Beverly

Cape Ann Works is a new initative happening in Rockport in an old restaurant  location that has goal for helping people get job skills,  Best I leav it there and have Mechelle Brown  explain

Cook and serve breakfast at Gloucester's day center.

Cookout from Derby Auction Fundraiser 

Public hours are 7:30 to 11:30

Cook and serve dinner for needy in Beverly.

Sign up via email with Chris Shea, chrisshea317@gmail.com.  Partial time ok.

Cook and serve breakfast at Gloucester's day center.

Tess will fill us in on what is happening for Seniors in Essex

Every year, we pick this one up as an extra from the Legion due to their coverage.  Please email Chris Shea @ chrisshea317@gmail.com to reserve.  Half shift or full shift welcomed.

Planning meeting on back deck of Legion

Erika will upddate us on various topics

More info: 

President Brian Pellinen is a Salem resident and a higher education leader with over 30 years of college and university experience who previously served as Montserrat’s Dean of Academic Affairs before stepping into the presidency. In his leadership roles at Montserrat, he helped guide strategic planning, expand academic programs, secure grant funding for student mentorships and internships, and achieve the college's first U.S. News & World Report rankings. Brian holds a B.A. in English from the University of Minnesota and a Master’s degree from York University, and he is also an active visual artist and writer.

Alos joingin us : 

Bernie Romanowski — Director of Major Giving

Bernie Romanowski resides in Manchester and serves as the Director of Major Giving at Montserrat College of Art, where he leads the strategy for major gifts and donor engagement to support the college's studio-based education. He brings over 20 years of experience in non-profit development, having previously held leadership and fundraising positions at Pathways for Children and Landmark School. Bernie also worked as Director of Operations at the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce in 2021/22. A long-time North Shore resident, he focuses on building community relationships and greatly values the local philanthropic community. 

MERC is a proud sponsor of drama night within the Music in the Park series.  Come support Tim Collins' son, along with other students and alumni.  We will have a hospitality / good will tent up at the event.

Make breakfast sandwiches at Gloucester day shelter.

One of our own Manchester-Essex Rotarians he will update us on the Ipswich YMCA. 

This is our regular 5th Monday of the month engagement.  Please email Chris Shea @ chrisshea317@gmail.com to reserve.  Half shift or full shift welcomed.

This is our regular 5th Monday of the month engagement.  Please email Chris Shea @ chrisshea317@gmail.com to reserve.  Half shift or full shift welcomed.

Essex River Cruise

Make breakfast sandwiches at Gloucester day shelter