Cambridge Rotary

Jim Laurie is Chief Scientist for Biodiversity for a Livable Climate (bio4climate.org) a non-profit that focuses climate restoration. He is a biologist focused on biodiversity and ecosystem restoration as the key to creating a better future. Recently, he has been researching grassland restoration and its importance as the essential process to reverse global warming. In 2005, he worked with business and environmental groups in California to create a restoration plan for the Eel River Valley. The goal is the restoration of salmon runs and redwood groves in an area that has been largely deforested.In 2005. His most recent presentation to the Stockholm Environment Institute discussed the role of soil restoration for carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation.

Mr. Laurie has spoken to numerous groups on the role of soils in climate change mediation, and has been featured on EcoShock (www.ecoshock.org), a weekly internet radio show. With his colleague, Seth Itzkan, he started the Google group Soil-Age. Mr. Laurie served as a 1LT in the U.S. Army as a Medical Operations Officer. He has a BA in biology from Rice University and an MS from University of Houston in Studies of the Future.

ANNOUNCING CHALK ON YOUR WALK IS BEING HELD VIRTUALLY IN OCTOBER 2020! NOW EXTENDED TO DEC 31, 2020!

Our annual fundraiser - Chalk on the Walk had to be cancelled this year in May. So we decided to go virtual and ask artists ANYWHERE to submit their art! Donors will be paired with artists to continue our important work in education, STEM, college scholarships, allieviating poverty, eradicating disease and protecting the environment. Whew! It is a LOT. Come join Rotary - 30,000 clubs working on important efforts around the globe

When: Artists can submit a photo of painting, photo, or textile created this year. Help us find artists and sponsors for this fun event. Artists creations will be displayed on social media between October 15 - 31 and prizes will be awarded to the entries with the most "likes." Photos can be submitted to info@cambridgerotary.org.

How to donate: See Our Eventbrite link to donate on line link here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chalk-on-your-walk-tickets-122277710925 or mail a check to Cambridge Rotary Educational Fund, Cambridge Rotary P.O. Box 410347 Cambridge, MA 02141. Business Sponsors are requested to donate $300, $500 or $1000 but a lower amount this year, if needed, is appreciated. A sponsor form is attached. Parents donate $20 to sponsor their child's art.

Susan Butler, Cambridge Ricardo Maldonado, Somerville Wendy Setzer, Jersey City, NJ

Shchi, Bangladesh (11 yrs old) Swathi Rangamani, Cambridge (9 yrs old) Mia York (9 yrs Old)

Jasmine, Dhaka (9 yrs old) Shimul, Dhaka (7 yrs old) Mathila, Dhaka (12 yrs old)

How to donate: See Our Eventbrite link to donate on line link here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chalk-on-your-walk-tickets-122277710925 or mail a check to Education Fund, Cambridge Rotary P.O. Box 410347 Cambridge, MA 02141. Business Sponsors are requested to donate $300, $500 or $1000 but a lower amount this year, if needed, is appreciated. A sponsor form is attached.

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Help our club and our environment by ordering an energy audit. Contact Susan Butler at sbutler@tufts.edu and provide your name, email and phone number (if you have not had an energy audit in 2 years)! Renters, landlords and home owners can apply.

Mass Save and NEECO are providing a donation to our club if we meet certain levels of audits. Any address qualifies. Tell your friends and colleagues.

Get free weatherization, products, 100% free insulation - (only in the month of July - for ALL income levels - otherwise 75% for higher incomes). Dump oil and gas heating and go eco friendly with electric heat and cooling! Great rebates on energy efficient mini splits electric heat pumps

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Welcome to Cambridge Rotary

Settled in 1630, Cambridge, Mass. USA is a leader in education and technology

Home to Harvard, MIT, Lesley University and Cambridge College

Center of US biotech and research industries

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Karen Saltiel, President 2020-2021 The Cambridge Rotary Club supports many local and International causes. I invite you join us for our lunch meetings via Zoom the first and third Thursdays of each month at 12:00 pm. All are Welcome!

If you live, work or have any connection to Cambridge, you will benefit joining Rotary and we want you to be part of our club

We make a difference at home and around the world: Our members can be found in our community & across the globe.

We see differently: Our multidisciplinary perspective helps us see challenges in unique ways.

We think differently: We apply leadership and expertise to social issues—and find unique solutions.

We act responsibly: Our passion and perseverance create lasting change.

Join us and be part of History!

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Together We Make Good Things Happen

Cambridge Rotary is one of 35,000 Rotary Clubs with 1.2 million members worldwide working to make

our communities stronger and building peace and goodwill across the globe.

This video gives a quick overview of Rotary's work.