The Thomaston High School Interact Club invites members of the Thomaston Rotary Club to volunteer during this day of service.  

• THS Beautification - raking, cleaning flower beds, cleaning/prepping greenhouse for Science Club fundraiser, Nature Center trail clean-up
• Fishing Club Bottle Drive - organize bottles and bag for fundraiser
• Auditorium Clean-Up - organize and clean the back room that Drama Club uses, as well as the closets across from Counseling office
• Learning Commons (school library)/English/Language Arts closet clean-up - Organize and clean both locations
• Susan B. Anthony Food/Supply drive - put together boxes and individual bags for residents
• Boxes for Active Military - Preparing boxes to be mailed

• Thomaston Beautification Committee - Keeney Park/Veterans Park cleanup
• Thomaston Little League - Reeves field clean-up/preparation for winter
• Landmark Theater - Clean/organize Opera House

Interact Club Advisor, Jessyca Tucker, and students Avery McDonald and Bryce Miller will present information about the Thomaston High School Interact Club.

The Rotary Club of Thomaston sponsors a "Hot Chocolate Table" at the townwide "Light Up Thomaston!" event which occurs annually on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Each year, volunteers from the Rotary Club of Thomaston are needed to set up, mix, and distribute hot chocolate to the event participants.  A volunteer schedule has been set up in 1-hour increments to allow as many members to participate and to minimize exposure to the cold outdoor temperatures that are typical during this event.

Sign up for this event by using the sign up link in the email sent to members or contact George Seabourne at geocborn@optonline.net.

Looking forward to seeing you at the event as a volunteer and as a participant!

https://my.rotary.org/en/giving-tuesday

SAVE THE DATE

NO ROTARY MEETING TODAY

Dr. Michael Watson, Thomaston High School Athletic Director (Grade 9-12) and Athletic Coordinator (Grades 6-8) will present on the Thomaston Public Schools Athletics Program.

Presentation Details

On January 30, 2025, Dr. Radday and Mr. Mervis will present on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in education. Their expertise offers valuable insights for educators, business leaders, and community members interested in how AI is transforming learning experiences.

For more information about their work and the "ChatEDU" podcast, visit www.edadvance.org/chatedu.

Dr. Elizabeth A. Radday

Dr. Elizabeth A. Radday serves as the Director of Research and Innovation at EdAdvance, a Regional Educational Service Center in Connecticut. With nearly 25 years of experience in education, she has taught mathematics and special education and has been a leader in fostering innovative educational strategies. Her work focuses on student-driven projects, such as Capstone and Personal Interest Projects, which empower students to develop real-world skills. Dr. Radday is also a co-host of the "ChatEDU: AI in Education" podcast, where she explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence in K-12 education.

Matthew Mervis

Matthew Mervis is the Director of Skills21 and AI Strategy at EdAdvance. He has over 20 years of experience in education, including roles as a classroom teacher, district technology director, and edtech product developer. Since 2014, Mr. Mervis has led the Skills21 team, focusing on expanding project-based learning and integrating AI into educational strategies. As a co-host of the "ChatEDU: AI in Education" podcast, he works alongside Dr. Radday to share insights into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the educational landscape.

Rotary International Assembly, Orlando, Florida, USA

 

This meeting is canceled to accommodate the planning for the Citizen of the Year event.

Rotary Club of Thomaston: Citizen of the Year

Betsy & Bill Edwards

Rotary Club of Thomaston's Citizen of the Year Award honors Betsy and Bill Edwards for thier Distinguished Community Service on Thursday, April 10, 2025 Beginning at 6:00 pm Social and 6:30 pm Buffet Dinner at the Grand Oak Villa, Oakville, CT.

The Rotary Club of Thomaston, a 501-C-3 organization, actively supports the community’s needs with its’ Fuel Fund, Crisis Fund, Community Grants, as well as the Scholarship Fund which this event’s proceeds will directly benefit.  Each year the Rotary Club of Thomaston awards over $15,000 in scholarship to students of Thomaston. This year’s scholarships will be awarded in honor of Betsy & Bill Edwards.

DIstrict 7890 - 2025 District Conference:

The Conference will take place the weekend of May 2-5, 2025. The theme will of course be the "Magic of Rotary"

More information to follow.