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Chuck Borkoski, a member of the Chatham Men’s Club and its Executive Committee, submitted what has been accepted as the theme for this year’s Independence Day Parade. At the March meeting of the Chatham Independence Parade Committee its membership unanimously accepted Chuck’s suggestion of the parade theme, “Chatham, It’s A Shore Thing”.  The theme was selected over numerous other submissions.  The Committee appreciated the explanation that the theme pays homage to the town’s many miles…

In January 2024 Chatham Men’s Club members generously contributed $328 to the Chatham Food Pantry.  Jeff Gordon, our donation coordinator, reported that we have contributed $880 via the October, November and January collections.  Additionally, $510 was raised via the Holiday Party raffle in December bringing our club year to date fundraising $1390.  The Chatham Food Pantry is one of nine food pantries overseen by the Lower Cape Outreach Council.  It is supported by St. Christopher’s…

Long time Chatham Mens Club member Richard Morgano  and his wife, Anastasia, were recognized in a most special way via the dedication of the Morgano Family Meeting Room within the new Trachel Neuroscience Institute building in Hyannis on September 8, 2023. The Morgano Family Meeting Room is a welcoming space where families facing a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease will receive counseling addressing a myriad of issues in a private environment. Richard has been a tireless…

The 2023-24 membership of the Chatham Mens Club includes three members who are leading some of the Town’s most important Boards and Committees.  Dr. Noble Hanson is currently chairing Chatham’s Board of Health, a position he inherited from yet another club member, John Beckley.  The Historical Commission has been under the direction of longtime chair, Frank Messina.  Gary Toenniessen leads the Town’s Community Preservation Committee in addition to serving as an alternate on the Open…

Longtime Men’s Club member (and Webmaster) Bill Leigh was appointed to the Chatham Bikeways Committee in the Fall, 2023. The purpose of the Bikeways Committee is: