Happy Spring!
The Rotary Club recently sponsored a "Rotary Means Business: Manufacturing in Stafford" event at Willington Nameplate. The highlight of the event was the guest speaker, Paul Lavoie, Chief Manufacturing Officer for the State of Connecticut, who engaged the audience with his insight into current and future manufacturing dynamics in Connecticut. Mr. Lavoie also shared opportunities to support small manufacturers in the community.
Participants enjoyed light refreshments and local beverages from Stafford Cidery and Off The Rails Brewery. The Rotary Club delights in providing opportunities for collaboration and networking, and this event certainly had both!
April brings some exciting events to Stafford! On Saturday, April 20th, the Rotary Club of Stafford will be participating in the Stafford Community-Wide Clean-up from 8:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Hyde Park. Feel free to join us by picking up your supplies at Hyde Park and meet up after for refreshments!
The Rotary Club of Stafford is hosting a Trivia Night on Thursday, April 25th at the Italian Benefit Society at 98 Club Rd. in Stafford. The doors will open at 6 p.m. with Trivia beginning at 7:00 p.m. Attendees are invited to participate solo or to bring a team! Teams of up to eight people are encouraged. The cost is $20 per person. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and the cash bar will be open. There will also be raffle prizes, so bring some extra $$ for a chance to win!
We are also SO excited to unveil the first installed sign of the Stafford Self-Guided Historical Tour! This project is a collaboration between the Stafford Historical Society and the Rotary Club of Stafford. This endeavor has been in the works for over a year and serves to highlight the rich history of Stafford and historical sites often overlooked by visitors and locals alike. The unveiling of the first sign will be on Saturday, April 28th outside the Stafford Historical Society Museum building on 5 Spring Street in Stafford. The unveiling will be followed by an Open House at the museum from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on this project visit https://staffordctrotary.org/page/stafford-self-guided-historical-tour.
How can you get involved with Rotary and our Stafford community? The club welcomes participation at any level. Members’ time and talents are needed whether it’s an hour or 10 hours a month. Meetings are held at the West Stafford Fire Department on Route 190 in Stafford, Connecticut every first and third Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. and all are welcome to attend. Questions? Email the club at staffordrotaryct@gmail.com, visit the website at https://staffordctrotary.org/, or check out the Rotary Club of Stafford Facebook page for more information.