Events

Werner Salinger was born in Berlin, Germany, on 5 April, 1932.  Ten months later Adolph Hitler came to power, appointed by then German President Hindenburg. Salinger experienced Kristallnacht from the central Berlin apartment that also housed his orthodontist (one of the world’s first) mother’s dental practice.

Salinger has a BA in political science from Goddard College. He is a nine year veteran of the USAF, stationed in Germany for 3.5 years at the height of the Cold War as a USAF Intelligence officer, (NCO), interrogating German POW’s returning from the Soviet Union and defectors from countries east of the Iron Curtain. He is married to the daughter of a German soldier who served in Hitler’s Nazi army and they have four very adult children, six grandkids and six greats.

For fourteen consecutive years prior to covid, Salinger presented a World Affairs Seminar on board HollandAmericaLines cruise ships. He is the author of seven books, the most recent of which is titled “Toward a More Equal World”

Thanks to new member Pam Brown for coordinating this month's evening meeting. We will be going to Tashan, 213 Burlington Rd in Bedford. 

Pre-registration is required so we can provide the restaurant with a head count. 

Details to follow.

Ganda wants to help his organization's beneficiaries start a quality soap-making production. This initiative aims to provide sustainable income for the families involved, enabling them to support their children's daily needs, including lunch and food. Ganda spoke to us two years ago about the Child Welfare and Development Project (CWADeP) .

He needs funds d to purchase the necessary materials and equipment to establish the African soap-making process and provide training and skills development to ensure long-term success. This project will address immediate food security needs and promote self-sufficiency and economic empowerment within the community.

Our new financial advisor, Rotarian Sidney Browning of Integras Partners, will meet with our club over Zoom to discuss our vision for our Bedford Rotary Foundation funds.  

Dawn will share the results of the Visioning evening with the club. 

The Rotary Clubs of Bedford, Chelmsford, and Merrimack Valley have teamed up to pack meals for the hungry and food insecure right here in Massachusetts.  

Please help us to feed the hungry and food insecure in our community.  We will pack up to 50,000 meals in just 2 hours!  We promise a fun and rewarding opportunity to give back, and the whole family can join!  

Join us for a joint meeting with the Rotary Club of Concord. This Thursday meeting replaces our regular Tuesday lunch meeting. We will be Mother's Day cards for Newbury Court (a retirement community in Concord). 

The Rotary Club of Bedford chose the Native Pollination Preservation Garden as their Service Project this year! Volunteers are sought to help at a "Garden Workday" at the garden created to support native butterflies and bees. 

Help us weed, plant, and mulch the garden beds. Learn the value of the plants chosen for this garden to help our native butterflies and bees. Come for as long as you’re available. Wear a hat, gloves sunscreen, and insect repellant. Bring water to drink and any hand garden tools you can. Be prepared to have fun!