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ROTARY NOW - Innovative Approaches to Grow Membership

Posted by Peter Majane on Jul 14, 2022

ROTARY NOW

Innovative Approaches to Grow Membership

Please join us on August 17th for a District Membership Committee Webinar on Zoom from 7-8 PM that will include the following three segments:

Panel Discussion on Membership Growth - features representatives from the top 3 growing clubs in Rotary year 2021-22
Create a Welcoming Environment in your Club - DEI considerations to enhance member engagement and belonging
Building a Membership Brochure - promoting club membership in your communities

Please click here to register. You will then receive the Zoom link on the day of the event.

Nominations for District Governor for 2025-26 are Now Being Accepted

Posted by Alexander Falk on Aug 07, 2022

This important individual leads and supports the clubs in D7930 by inspiring and motivating them to Do Good in the World! All clubs are encouraged to propose suitable candidates who meet the qualifications to serve. One of these requirements is that at the time of taking office, they must have been a past president of a club, completed seven years of membership in one or more clubs, and to have attended governors-elect training seminar and International Assembly. If you feel that your club has such a leader among your members, please consider nominating them to help fulfill Rotary's ongoing missions.

More information and application.

Deadline to submit nominations: October 15, 2022.

Empowered Women in Rotary

Posted by Sarah Furie on Aug 11, 2022

Jennifer Jones has inspired women all over the Rotary world. How are you impacted by seeing a woman Rotary International President? Why are you proud there are more females in Rotary leadership? We would like to highlight the women of Rotary District 7930. If you'd like to participate, please email us your answer and a photo to rotary7930publicimage@gmail.com for possible inclusion in our social media campaign, website, and e-bulletin.

RI President-Nominee Announced

Posted by Tom Hankard on Aug 10, 2022

Stephanie A. Urchick, a Rotarian since 1991, representing the Rotary Club of McMurray, Pennsylvania has been selected as Rotary Internation President-Nominee.

If no other candidates are nominated by 1 October, Stephanie will be elected by acclimation and will serve as RI President for Rotary year 2024-25.

Stephanie has traveled around the world in the name of Rotary to such countries as Vietnam and Dominican Republic. She served as an RI Director as well as RI Foundation Trustee and is a Major Donor and member of the Bequest Society.

Please join me in congratulating Stephanie, as she will be only the second woman in history to lead us as Rotary International President.

A Happy Get Together

Posted by Rosie Tan Segil on Aug 10, 2022

Recently at the luncheon at the Boston Yacht Club, the team of Marblehead Rotary Service Dog Project and its partner, Chelsea Rotary's Maureen Foley (1st row, third left), welcomed the Bachours family: Gabriel (fourth left), his mother, Angelica (seated second from left), younger brother Simon (third row). After a hiatus of two years because of the pandemic, the membership finally met the family's service dog rockstar, Kacey, the dependable black Labrador and companion to Gabriel. Marblehead Rotary and Chelsea Rotary clubs pulled together their resources to fundraise for NEADS on behalf of Gabriel. The 40-year-old charitable organization, NEADS, offers a wide range of Service Dogs and Assistance Dogs to meet the needs of people with a variety of disabilities or hearing loss. It was a lively visit tempering the summer heat into an enjoyable occasion!

Your Foundation Dollars at Work in Ukraine

Posted by Joan Arsenault on Aug 10, 2022

Our district has applied for a 25K Disaster Response Grant to provide shelter for internally displaced peoples in Ukraine. This grant will provide beds, mattresses, and other items needed to provide housing. The grant is in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Kyiv International. Your generous support of our Foundation's Annual Fund allows grants like these to help support those in need. Please continue to give!!!

Hot Off the Press: District Managed Grants

Posted by Joan Arsenault on Aug 10, 2022

DG Alexander Falk in conjunction with the DMG District Foundation Subcommittee have approved that more than one grant can be awarded per club: one international grant (up to $10,000 for the grant with $5000 reimbursed) and one local grant (up to $6000 for the grant with $3000 reimbursed).

Grants are approved on a first come first serve basis so get your applications in soon. Deadline to submit grants is October 31, 2022.

Want more information? Contact Joan Arsenault or Martha Holden. We would be happy to help you in this process.

In Memoriam PDG 2008-09 Thomas R. Elliott

Posted by Alexander Falk on Aug 04, 2022

We are saddened to inform you that Past District Governor 2008-09 Thomas R. Elliott, formerly of the Danvers Rotary Club, has passed away this week. There is not going to be any service in the immediate future.

The family is going to work with the town of Danvers to have a memorial bench put in at the Pavilion that was the Rotary Club’s Centennial gift to the town. The intention at this time is to have a ceremony when that happens, a celebration of his life and a dedication of the memorial bench.

Our condolences go out to Carol Elliott, and their family.

Rotarians who want to, can make a donation to the Danvers People to People Food Pantry. This was a cause that Tom and Carol strongly believed in.

Donations can be made here:

https://www.danverscommunitycouncil.com/

Beverly's Gazebo Makeover

Posted by Jackie Rapisardi on Aug 05, 2022

The Beverly Rotary Club presented the City of Beverly and Mayor Cahill with a check for $50,000 to go towards repairing and maintaining the Gazebo on the common. It was originally built by the Club in 1997. The Club over two years and two Presidents, Marshall Handly and Diane Howard, raised this money to repair and provide upkeep for this beauty. It sits in the common across from the Beverly Public Library and right next to Montserrat College of Art. It is a wonderful structure that the community uses, but it is in need of repair. The fix-up has started and will continue so that the structure is safe for use. Thanks to the members of our Club and the community who helped to raise this money. Looking forward to a spruced-up Gazebo soon!

Rotary in 1921 Webster's Dictionary

Posted by Bob Wicks on Aug 04, 2022

It took only 16 years for Rotary to appear in the dictionary. On the inside front cover of the 1921 Old Farmer's Almanac was an ad from the G. & C. Merriam Co for their new edition of 'Webster’s New International Dictionary.' The ad opens by asking ‘have you and yours mastered these new words.’ One of the new words was ‘Rotarian.’

Reading Fall Street Faire: Sept. 11

Posted by Jeanne Borawski on Aug 04, 2022

Reading Rotary is proud to present the 14th Annual Reading Fall Street Faire on Sunday September 11. It’s back and better than ever! Drawing thousands every year to downtown Reading, it’s one of the most beloved Reading traditions.

This year’s Fall Street Faire will include:

A 9/11 remembrance prior to the Faire

Live entertainment on three stages

More than 150 local businesses, clubs, and non-profits

Antique car show

3rd Annual Cornhole Classic Tournament

Dedicated children’s area with games and activities

Amusement zone with inflatables

Delicious food choices

Beer garden and tailgate area to watch the Patriots play on a big screen

If you want to be a part of it, now is the time.

Sponsorship opportunities still available. Support this beloved community event. The Reading Fall Street Faire is offering corporate sponsorships at various contribution levels. See fallstreetfaire.com for details.

Do You Want to Host a Grad Student?

Posted by Terry Curran on Aug 04, 2022

The Parkway Club is looking for an individual or individuals to house a graduate student who will be attending Simmons College in September. The incoming student is our last year's scholar, Fransisco's sister. She has received funding for tuition but not for housing. Please contact us as soon as possible if you can host her for a month, a couple of months, or the full year.

Please contact President of the Parkway Club, Kelsea Whittemore at kelsea.whittemore@gmail.com.

In Person Youth Exchange is Back

Posted by Andrew Maddox on Jul 30, 2022

In-person exchanges are back this year! To celebrate, Rotary Youth Exchange has unveiled a new video that showcases the life-changing experiences students, families, and volunteers can have through Rotary Youth Exchange.

You can watch it here.

We hope this video inspires you — whether you’re a Rotary member, a volunteer, or part of the next generation of Rotary Youth Exchange students — to create lasting change through peacebuilding exchanges that span the globe.

And if Rotary Youth Exchange has made a positive impact on your life, or if you’re excited about participating in the future, please share this video to let others know about this transformative program.

Greater Salem NH Awards Scholarships

Posted by Ginger DiGrazia on Jul 26, 2022

Each year we in the Greater Salem NH Rotary notify the high schools in our five communities of Salem, Pelham, Windham, Atkinson, and Hampstead requesting applicants for our Scholarship Awards.

This year we chose eight applicants based on their scholastic achievement and their community service. We had the pleasure of presenting the award in person to six of the students who were available to attend out meeting.

The selected students demonstrated their ability to achieve a high level of accomplishments in studies, leadership, interest and service in their communities, and some extended their compassion to a third world country.

Our best wishes to our future leaders as they enter a new chapter in their life by attending the college of their choice. Pictured here scholarship recipients Donovan Homsey, Jordan Krahn, Gabrielle Driggers, Mahi Patel, Katrina Souter and Kyleigh Walker

District Announces PolioPLUS Society

Posted by Joan Kelly Arsenault on Jul 20, 2022

DG Alexander Falk, DRFC Joan Arsenault and PolioPLUS Chair Ingrid Brown are excited to announce D7930 will be launching the PolioPLUS Society in our district.

Join this new society by pledging to donate a minimum of US$100 each year until the world is certified polio free. Everyone who joins before World Polio Day, which is October 24, 2022, will be considered a charter member of D7930’s Polio Plus Society.

Joining the Society is a 2-step process:

1st Step, complete the PolioPlus Society Form at this link: D7930 PolioPLUS Society Sign Up Form.

2nd Step, make your donation. You can choose to donate in various ways, either by credit card online, or by check. If you choose to donate by check, make the check out to “The Rotary Foundation” with “PolioPlus” in the memo section and submit to your club’s Foundation Chair. If you choose a credit card, go to my.rotary.org, click on donate and choose “Polio Fund.” (To donate online, make sure you have registered on myrotary.org for a My Rotary account for you and your club to receive proper credit. Signing up is quick and easy). You can then:

• Make a onetime donation of $100 (or more) with your credit card by clicking on the “One-time donation” button and choosing the appropriate amount from the boxes below. Remember to donate again next year if you choose this option.