Events

Dear Brookline Rotary Volunteers,

I’m writing with an important update regarding our Marathon Monday plans.

Due to the weather forecast calling for cold temperatures and significant wind, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Marathon Monday fundraising event.

This was not an easy call. We know how much time, energy, and enthusiasm so many of you have already put into planning and signing up to volunteer. Your willingness to show up for our club and our community means a great deal, and I’m truly grateful.

Ultimately, we felt this was the most responsible decision—for both our volunteers and the success of the event.

Thank you again for your flexibility and commitment. We will be in touch soon about other opportunities to come together and continue supporting our important work.

With appreciation,

Candace Cramer
President, Brookline Rotary Club (2025–2026)

Speaker: Aubrey Emmons, Coalition for Healthy Democracy

We will discuss Ballot Initiative 25-12, which would eliminate political party primaries for state elections and instead establish a system where there would be a single, all-party primary in which all candidates, regardless of their party affiliation, would be listed on one ballot, and voters could vote for any candidate on the ballot. The two candidates receiving the most votes in the primary would advance to the general election ballot. This initiative is aimed to address the problem of uncompetitive elections in Massachusetts which produce unresponsive government.

Details, location and Zoom link will be sent to Members and those on our mailing list.  If you would like to attend and are not on our mailing list, please email brooklinerotary@gmail.com or contact Candance Cramer by clicking on her name at the left.

Rotarians support Brookline Thrives every 3rd or 4th Wednesday evening & on other shifts to help package weekend food for Brookline Public School students facing food scarcity.

Held at Brookline Thrives, 218 New Terrace Road

Sign-up on the blue button on the upper left corner
 

Fifth Thursday of the month is Club Social.

Details and location will be sent to Members and those on our mailing list.  If you would like to attend and are not on our mailing list, please email brooklinerotary@gmail.com or contact Candace Cramer by clicking on his name on left corner.

Guest: Harvard and BU Engineers Without Borders

Details, location and Zoom link will be sent to Members and those on our mailing list.  If you would like to attend and are not on our mailing list, please email brooklinerotary@gmail.com or contact Candance Cramer by clicking on her name at the left.

Bearing Witness: Stories from Fellow Rotarians

The Metro Boston Rotary Workgroup for Peace & Conflict Resolution invites you to join a meaningful and timely conversation: Bearing Witness: Stories from Fellow Rotarians.

Moderated by Bernard Greene, this special evening will feature Rotarians Suheir Freitekh, Faiza Khan, Elias Audy, and Danette Day sharing personal experiences and reflections through storytelling and dialogue.

The program will include:

• A storytelling panel featuring Rotarians sharing personal experiences
• A guided reflection discussion with participants
• A closing reflection on how Rotary’s values of service, integrity, and peace can guide our actions during challenging times

At its heart, Bearing Witness is about recognizing our shared responsibility to listen, learn, and act with compassion. By coming together in dialogue, we honor Rotary’s commitment to peace, justice, and Service Above Self.

Details, location and Zoom link will be sent to Members and those on our mailing list.  If you would like to attend and are not on our mailing list, please email brooklinerotary@gmail.com or contact Candance Cramer by clicking on her name at the left.

Rotarians support Brookline Thrives every 3rd or 4th Wednesday evening & on other shifts to help package weekend food for Brookline Public School students facing food scarcity.

Held at Brookline Thrives, 218 New Terrace Road

Sign-up on the blue button on the upper left corner
 

Brookline Rotary will provide refreshments for the students as they complete the Pride March from Brookline High School.  

This meeting will be held in the café in the Teen Center, 40 Aspinwall Avenue, Brookline MA 02446, following the Pride Celebration at the Teen Center.  Marchers will be walking in the Pride Parade from Brookline High School to the Teen Center, and Brookline Rotary will grill hamburgers and hot dogs to congratulate them on completing the walk.

We will be reviewing this event, planning additional service projects, and reviewing other end-of-year business for the club.  This is a good meeting to get updated on all the work of the club, the two Global Grants we are sponsoring, and planning next year's District Grant (submissions due June 30).  Bring ideas for projects we might undertake for about $3000 during Rotary year 2026-2027, which begins July 1.

Details, location and Zoom link will be sent to Members and those on our mailing list.  If you would like to attend and are not on our mailing list, please email brooklinerotary@gmail.com or contact Candance Cramer by clicking on her name at the left.