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Adoptions are underway for the Rotary Club of Nashua West’s 6^th annual Duck Festival and fundraising event. Thousands of toy rubber ducks will once again be “quackin’ down the river” as they make their way downstream on Saturday, October 14^th in Renaissance Park located in Nashua.

2023 Rotary West Goes Over the Edge

Over the Edge 2023 with Rotary Club of Nashua West!

Huge shout out to Mike Apfelberg, President of United Way of Greater Nashua for organizing this NH fundraiser supporting so many in the nonprofit community.

Thank you to this year's "Edgers" for Rotary Club of Nashua West - Joyce Kelley, Andrew Cirrone, and Vivian Cora!

Rotary Club of Nashua West Announces Board for 2023

On Tuesday, June 20^th incoming officers for the Rotary Club of Nashua West were inducted and our past year of accomplishments and achievements were recognized.

The Rotary Club of Rotary West Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients

The Rotary Club of Nashua West is excited to announce the recipients of $15K in scholarship monies to twelve deserving high school seniors.

The presentation ceremony was opened by Ryan Wilkie, a 2022 award recipient of the Suzi Fund. Ryan currently attends the UMASS Lowell, majoring in Digital Media and Communications where he is studying the artistry of music and film.

Here is a list and explanation of the 2023 Rotary West Scholarships presented and the individuals who were awarded.

Rotary West 'Spaghetti City' a Success!

The Rotary Club of Nashua West wishes to thank all our sponsors and our volunteers for making Spaghetti City a success!

In addition, to club sponsorship and support we owe our gratitude to Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Valicenti Pasta Farm and Bruster’s Real Ice Cream for their generous donations and recognition of this event.

For more information about our community events and projects, please contact Matt Laliberte, Rotary West Club President at matt@ripano.com or Nicole Ennis, Rotary West Membership Chair at nennis@frontdooragency.org.

Rotary West Supports Benji’s Closet

The Rotary Club of Nashua West recently identified Benji’s Closet at Southern NH Health as a recipient of our Literacy Committee’s book donation program, providing 40 children’s books in both English and Spanish. This valuable community resource provides critical resources for low income mothers that have their babies in the Birth Place.

United Way Community Connections Podcast

On March 27^th, Matt Laliberte, Rotary West Club President and Randell Barclay, Rotary District Governor had the opportunity to join our very own Mike Apfelberg, President of United Way of Greater Nashua on their local radio program United Way Community Connections 1590 WSMN AM or 95.3 FM.

2023 Rotary Club of Nashua West
Scholarship Qualifications

The Rotary Club of Nashua West distributes scholarships in four categories. These scholarships are given to deserving high school seniors from high schools in the greater Nashua area.

Any applicants who receive a Rotary Scholarship from another Rotary Club in the area will become ineligible to receive a scholarship from the Rotary Club of Nashua west. Scholarship applications are delivered electronically to most of the local schools (North, South, BG, Alvirne, Souhegan, Hollis-Brookline) Guidance departments in mid-April. Students can go to their school Guidance Departments to pick up an application, or print it out from their website.

Scholarships will be awarded at one of our rotary meetings in early June, when recipients and their parents/guardians are invited to attend. Specific dates are noted on the application.

The PLUS Company Wild Irish Breakfast

Rotary West was honored to support The PLUS Company and all that they do in supporting individuals with disabilities at the The Wild Irish Breakfast!

And, special thanks to Jordan Guagliumi, who did a fantastic job representing us as a panelist and facilitator!

Rotary Four Way Speech Contest

Contestants participating in the Rotary Four-Way Speech

Competition include, from left, Warren Chen (3^rd Place), Xiadani De La Limes,

Caitlin McMahon, Abigail Brown (2^nd Place), Medha (Mei) Dasgupta (1^st Place),

Kailyn Sung,Xaria Songole (Runner Up), Kenia Salazar.

Nashua Chamber Mini Golf

Thanks to the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce for hosting the Hole Lot of Fun Mini Golf tournament at Bishop Guertin! We decorated a hole, spent time networking and had a great time! Rotarians David Annand, Joyce Kelley, Matt Laliberte and Marc Berube attended the event.

68 Hours of Hunger - Service Project

Rotarians from Nashua West worked on a service project at the 68 Hours of Hunger warehouse packaging 400 bags of food which will go home with Nashua’s low income students during the February vacation break.

Lucky Moose Casino

Rotarians enjoying a night out at the Lucky Moose Casino helping to promote Rotary and raise funds for our club to distribute back to the community of Nashua. Lucky Moose supports our efforts with 35% of the their proceeds being donated to us from February 10^th to the 19^th.

Thank you to all who were able to support us with what we provide to the nonprofits throughout the City of Nashua.

New Meeting Location

Nashua Rotary West moves to new weekly meeting location in 2023!

Holiday Gifts for Children in Need

The Rotary Club of Nashua West made a difference for fifty Nashua area children and their families this past holiday season.

2022 Rotary West Holiday Book Drive

The Rotary Club of Nashua West hosted its 5^th annual Barnes and Noble Book Fair from December 1^st through 5^th. This event enables the club to provide books to the NH State Prisons in Concord. This year the club purchased 122 books valued at close to $1,100.

Rotary West Casino Gaming

The Rotary Club of Nashua West benefited from two separate charitable gaming events at the Lucky Moose Casino & Tavern. And, at the same time the club took advantage of these opportunities for some fellowship while displaying their best poker faces.

2022 Duck Derby Winners Announced

And with 8,339 ducks in contention congratulations to the winners of our 5th Annual Duck Derby!

1st Place for $2,500 was Paul S.

2nd Place for $1,000 was Jim B.

3rd Place for $500 was Lee S.

Rotary Club of Nashua West Awards Community Grants

Members of Nashua High North receive community grant money

from the Rotary Club of Nashua West.

On Tuesday, August 30th the Rotary Club of Nashua West announced the recipients of this year’s community grants awarded to area nonprofit organizations.

Rotary West 50th Anniversary Mural

Rotary West 2022 Duck Fest

The Rotary Club of Nashua West will be hosting its Fifth Annual Duck Fest on Saturday, October 15^th. Ten thousand baby rubber ducklings will again float down the Nashua River near Renaissance Park.

Rotary Club of Nashua West Announces New Officers and Presents Awards

On Tuesday, June 28^th the Rotary Club of Nashua West celebrated the conclusion of their fiscal year and start of the new one with the installation of their new officers.

Rotary Club of Nashua West Four Way Speech Contest and Scholarship Recipients Announced

The Rotary Club of Nashua West would like to acknowledge this year’s local and overall award recipient of the 2022 Rotary Four Way Speech Contest and this year’s scholarship recipients.

2022 Scholarships

It's time for the 2022 Rotary Club of Nashua West scholarships!