Posted by Peg Sallade on Dec 02, 2021
On November 18, the Lynnfield Rotary Club hosted its annual Thanksgiving Luncheon at the Salem Country Club. Unique to this event is the celebration of the athletic rivalry between the North Reading and Lynnfield High School football teams prior to the annual Thanksgiving Day Game.  Captains of both teams, as well as Captains of the Cheer Teams and the North Reading Band joined the festivities.  A letter about sportsmanship written by our Rotary Unsung Hero, Linda Naccara, from the Lynnfield Council on Aging, was read to the group of aspiring young leaders. Coaches from each team spoke about the outstanding camaraderie and growth of student athletes throughout their varsity careers. 
 
In addition, special to this occasion, the Lynnfield Rotary Club gave a check of $5,000 to the Rotary Foundation to support international service projects across the globe.  District Governor Terry Rezendes Curran accepted the donation and spoke about the wonderful work of the Rotary Foundation.  The young adults at the luncheon got to hear how "Service Above Self" is put into action through Rotary.