Events

Dr. Kenann McKenzie, VP of the NAACP, North Shore.

Dr. Kenann F. McKenzie is the Director of the Aspire Institute at Boston University and their primary goal is to support the Pre K-12 educational sector with professional development based in a social justice framework, and community engagement. She also teaches Research Methods, and serves as the Educational Leadership & Policy Studies’ faculty representative to Wheelock’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Dr. McKenzie immigrated to the United States at the age of 7 to New York City and has a multinational, multicultural framework that shapes her approach to education and research. She lives in Beverly and is a co-producer for the Aspiring Spirit Podcast, which focuses on ‘a shared vision for collective good.’

 Once again it is that time of year when we are all thinking about the up coming holidays. In the spirit of the season the club has generously donated $1000 toward buying holiday gifts for those less fortunate  which will be donated to Pathways for children. Each year I organize the shopping trip for this event. This year we will be shopping early to avoid supply chain issues, meeting at Wal-mart on 114 on Sunday, November 14th at 11AM. After the shopping is over, we will deliver the toys to my office in Magnolia and then meet for a drink and a bite at a location to be determined. Please let me know if you are interested in joining us for one of the most enjoyable events of the year. Send me an e-mail to Aikirob@yahoo.com. Include your phone number in the e-mail in case of last minute changes. All my best, Rob

Come early to the Board Meeting to plan the 50/50 fund raiser.

Please RSVP with Stacey.

The Downtown Improvement Committee was formed several years ago to undertake the original Downtown Improvement Project, which rebuilt curbs, sidewalks, and lighting in the lower downtown area, which emphasis on improving safety and accessibility for all users in addition to vehicles.

We currently have two major point of focus.  One is to be in dialog with the business community on behalf of the Town to identify and implement policies which can support business recovery from COVID.  Areas where we have been active include the pathway between town hall parking and Beach St.; providing public rest rooms in the business area; improving outdoor dining opportunities; and identifying ways to provide parking for employees which will maximize street parking for customers.  Our longer term project is dependent upon funding to be realized through state and federal infrastructure programs which are likely to be forthcoming, and represents extending the original improvements in sidewalks, curbs, lighting, and accessibility throughout downtown, i. e. to Pine St. along central; to Tappan down Beach, and to the Sea/Washington St. intersection on Summer.

Obviously we are always open to new ideas from others and welcome the opportunity to discuss our current initiatives.

The Open Door will hold a food drive, in Crosby's parking lot, 9-3, three 2 hour shifts with 2 volunteers each shift. (Manchester BTS)

Shop, prepare and serve a community meal.

Betsy Manzelli on Rotary Youth Exchange

Allison will present 9 min speech about her concussion saga and mission that she gave to the Brain Injury World Congress in July.

RSVP with Sarah.

Zoom meeting. Jen will send the link.

Ruth is chairperson of the Essex Board of Selectmen and she'll bring us up to speed on Essex current events.

Celebrate St. Patty's Day at the American Legion. Chris and Sean are cooking up a delicious, traditional dinner.

Details to follow.