Program:
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Networking & Refreshments
6:15 PM – 6:40 PM | Presentation by Curatorial Director John Leysath
6:40 PM – 7:30 PM | Exhibit Tours

Light refreshments will be served.

Join us for our opening reception & presentation celebrating the opening of ‘Spinning Platters with Hammond: Inside the World of Vinyl Records.’ Join us for an evening of history, innovation, and discovery as we unveil never-before-seen and heard archival materials highlighting John Hays Hammond Jr.’s contributions to sound recording.

Exhibition Highlights:
-A selection of rare and unique records from John Hays Hammond Jr.’s personal collection, including aluminum, vinyl, and shellac discs in a variety of unusual formats.
-Fun and interactive displays that explain how records are made and how they work—perfect for all ages to enjoy and understand.
-Rare recordings from the collection, including newly digitized recordings shared with the public for the first time.

See a behind-the-scenes look at our NEW temporary exhibition with our new Assistant Curator Here!

SEE THE INVITE HERE, then be sure to RSVP HERE!

RSVPs are greatly appreciated to help us manage capacities.

Are you curious about Gloucester Biotechnology Academy? Do you have your GED or HiSet and are looking for what’s next?

Come visit during our OPEN HOUSE on Monday, May 5th from 3pm to 5pm .

Chat with teaching staff, tour our state-of-the-art teaching laboratories, and learn about the application process!

Tuition and fees will be waived for the Academy’s incoming class of 2026. Stipends may be available for students who qualify.

Questions? Please reach out to Director of Partnerships & Enrollment Laura Richane at laura.richane@gmgi.org.

Can’t make the Open House, but want to learn more? Please visit our website at gmgi.org/education/apply.

Leo Bergeron will be presented with the Gloucester Rotary’s Paul Harris Distinguished Service Award at a special dinner on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Cruiseport Gloucester, located at 6 Rowe Square in downtown Gloucester. The Paul Harris Distinguished Service Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Gloucester Rotary and recognizes Leo as a long-time local banker and community activist.

Leo was selected by a Rotary committee of previous Paul Harris recipients. Over its 100+ year history, the Gloucester Rotary has honored more than sixty individuals with the award. The award is named after Paul Harris, a Chicago attorney who founded the Rotary movement in the early 1900s.

After graduating from Nichols College in 1976, Leo began a career in the banking industry working at lending institutions in the New Hampshire seacoast region and on Boston’s North Shore. In 2000, he joined Cape Ann Savings Bank in Gloucester where he successfully established a commercial lending department to serve Cape Ann businesses.

After previously serving other Rotary Clubs and a presidential position with the Kiwanis Club in NH, Leo was welcomed by the Rotary Club of Gloucester as a member 25 years ago, where he has held several leadership positions, including the club’s 2020-2021 presidency.

Leo has a daughter, Brianna; a grandson, Graham; and has been married to his wife Jacqueline for almost 20 years. His hobbies include freshwater fly fishing and riding his motorcycle.

Tickets for the Paul Harris Distinguished Service Dinner are $60 per person and may be reserved by contacting committee Chair Steve Kaity at 978-407-1504 or skaity@strongleather.com. The dinner is open to the general public and friends and colleagues of Leo are encouraged to attend.