Due to forecast rainy weather, our annual Easter egg hunt is postponed to April 12th at Seaside Park at 1:30pm sharp.
Welcome to Marblehead Rotary
Left: President 2025-26 Aviv Hod
Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
What we do
Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues. Our 35,000+ clubs work together to:
Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues. Our 35,000+ clubs work together to:
Due to forecast rainy weather, our annual Easter egg hunt is postponed to April 12th at Seaside Park at 1:30pm sharp.
The Marblehead High School Scholarship website as well as the Rotary Club Scholarship page are now active. Here are the links to both locations:Please follow the instructions on either page. The Marblehead High School Scholarship site has information on other non-Rotary scholarships as well.
The deadline for students to apply is April 9, 2026.
The Marblehead Rotary Club is proud to sponsor our next Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Boston Yacht Club. For years, we’ve hosted this drive each Spring and Fall—transforming our luncheon space into a comfortable, private place for you to give blood. It’s simple, meaningful, and life-saving.Just one donation can help save lives.
Can you help? See poster for full details. Please set an appointment, it’s quick and easy
Give blood. Make a difference.
You don’t usually see pink balloons and cupcakes at a business meeting, but that’s exactly what defines our club. While we are built on professional networking and community service, the real magic is treating each other like family. Last Thursday, we celebrated a baby shower for Pretty Meier, who also gave a fascinating talk on her work in drug development and clinical trials. It was a perfect reminder that we aren’t just names on a roster! We are a community of experts with evolving lives.Special thanks to the team who made it personal: Laney D. for the early morning decorating. Nancy G, for the beautiful cupcakes. Millie for the overall coordination. We also enjoyed having President-elect David Legere (Swampscott Rotary) join us to see how we balance “Service Above Self” with a “Family First” spirit. Any excuse to celebrate a member’s milestone enriches our gathering and strengthens our connection beyond the agenda.
For more photos please see this post on Facebook…
Who says the 4-Way Test can’t have a 5th?
We had a fantastic “exchange” at our last meeting! We were joined by (pictured, left) Paul Gardner and Rebecca Wiese, all the way from Decorah, Iowa! who shared their global service stories from Malta and Romania. Their club adds a vital 5th line to the 4-Way Test: “Is it fun?” (Spoiler: With Marblehead Rotary, it usually is.) Meanwhile, our own Alison Richards (third from left), presenting flags to our president, Aviv Hod (right) proving that “Visit Other Clubs” is the best way to learn, as she shares her Rotary club trek from Bal Harbour to Miami. It just goes to show: whether you’re from Iowa or Miami, the “wide web” of Rotary gets smaller every time we connect.
We mourn the loss of our fellow Rotarian, Helen MacLaughlin. Helen’s quiet kindness and lovely spirit brought smiles to many in our club. She will be remembered with gratitude and affection. Our thoughts are with her family and friends during this difficult time.
Oh my goodness — it’s still January! 
But who’s afraid of cold and ice? Not the Marblehead Rotarians. Winter hasn’t slowed us down at all. We were especially excited to learn that our own Kimberly Grad, director of the Abbot Public Library, has been selected as one of 15 judges nationwide for the prestigious Caldecott Medal. This award, given annually for the most distinguished American children’s picture book illustration, is one of the highest honors in children’s literature. What a remarkable achievement—and what a source of pride for Marblehead to have one of its own serving at the national level.On January 15, Marblehead Rotary proudly recognized Alison Richards as a Paul Harris Fellow for her outstanding service. Since joining the club, Alison has brought new life to projects, from organizing the biannual Red Cross Blood Drive to championing major initiatives such as the 5K Run, Polio Eradication, and the Lobstah Raffle. She also serves as an ambassador for our club wherever she travels, always bringing fresh ideas and connections back home. Her energy and dedication help turn good intentions into real impact.
We also welcomed our District Governor, Pooja Singla, whose visit gave us a chance to connect around Rotary’s shared mission. Rotary International's theme for the year, “Unite for Good,” perfectly reflects the spirit of our club — showing up for one another and for our community, no matter the season.
For more photos please see this post on Facebook…
When the first snowflakes started to fall last Sunday, Marblehead Rotarians didn’t cancel plans. We doubled down. And our mission spelled one thing: B-I-N-G-O.B – Bring a big dose of good cheer
I – Inspire with laughter, and presence
N – Nail those numbers (winning matters)
G – Go with the flow
O – Oh my… are we having fun yet?
For two hours, Rotarians gathered with the residents of Northeast Arc, playing bingo, cheering every win, and celebrating every small moment that makes the community feel real. Remember when winning a game as a kid felt like everything? That spark was alive in the room. And by the end of the afternoon, we weren’t quite sure who was happier—the players proudly holding their prizes or the volunteers who came to share the joy.
Our deepest thanks to https://ne-arc.org/ and to Heather Gold and Suzanne Ryan, who have made this gathering possible year after year. They remind us that gratitude grows when it’s shared—and that goodwill, once given, always returns threefold.
Not just fundraising, but showing up. Not just service, but presence. Snow outside. Warmth inside.
Bingo, beautifully done.
For more photos from the event, please see our post of Facebook…
January may be gray, but our first meeting of the year wasn’t. 
We kicked things off with guest speaker Lynn Krasker Schultz (C), shown with Rotarians, Charles Milner (L) and 2025-2026 President, Avi Hod(R) who introduced us to SPUR, a Marblehead-based nonprofit that makes volunteering refreshingly doable. Think: when you can, where you can, for as long (or short) as you’re able. Big heart, small time commitment — there really is something for everyone.
Looking Back at the Past Few Weeks | 2025Happy New Year! Over the past few weeks, Marblehead Rotarians have continued our Service Above Self tradition—supporting not only Rotary-led initiatives, but also community projects that bring people together for the common good. Isn’t that what the holiday spirit is all about? The photos say it best.
We volunteered to deliver holiday greetings in person through the Edith Dodge Foundation; shared laughter, movement, and joy with Northeast Arc residents during a lively Zumba class; continued our long-standing partnership with the Red Cross by hosting our twice-yearly blood drive at the BYC; and supported our Fire Department’s annual Toys for Tots drive to help bring joy to local families.
These end-of-year activities reflect our belief that service is strongest when it is shared. By showing up, working together, and supporting one another, we help strengthen and amplify the spirit of giving throughout Marblehead.
For more photos please see our post on Facebook…
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