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.

• July 2024
• August 2024 (no meeting)
• September 2024
• October 2024
• November 2024
• December 2024
• January 2025
• February 2025
• March 2025
• April 2025
• May 2025
• June 2025

Thomaston 150th Anniversary Committee Presentation

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Rotary Club of Thomaston/Thomaston High School Interact Club
Harvest Pack Meal Packaging Event Agenda

Saturday, May 17, 2025
20,000 meals / 50 to 65 Volunteers
5 Assembly Lines (10 to 13 per line)
Fortified Cinnamon Oatmeal Breakfast (Local)

8:00 AM – Harvest Pack Event Leader arrives; checks in with Jessyca Tucker, Interact Club Advisor

8:15 AM – 5 Line Captains Train on Assembly Lines (Important)

9:00 AM – Welcome / Intro from Harvest Pack / Training Video

Packaging Begins

11:00 AM –Packaging Ends / Group pictures at Food Pyramid

11:15 AM – Clean-up begins / Supplies / Finished Food consolidated (10 volunteers)

Boxed food distribution TBD

12:30 PM – Finished – Harvest Pack Event Leader departs / Return Supplies palletized
(Truck arrives on Monday to pick up HP supply pallets)

In celebration of Rotary International’s Youth Service Month, members of the Interact Club will present to the Rotary Club of Thomaston during the May 22nd lunch meeting at Black Rock Tavern. This is an opportunity for students to share their service projects and accomplishments from the school year, especially with Rotary members who helped charter the Interact Club.

• July 2024
• August 2024 (no meeting)
• September 2024
• October 2024
• November 2024
• December 2024
• January 2025
• February 2025
• March 2025
• April 2025
• May 2025
• June 2025

Annual Installation Dinner honoring incoming Presidents & Assistant Governors. This year's event will be held at the Gremio-Lusitano Club in Ludlow, MA.

Rotary International Convention, Calgary, Canada