D7930 10th Annual Polar Plunge to End Polio
Posted by Amy Luckiewicz on Nov 18, 2019
As you know, 2020 is a LEAP YEAR and the Polar Plunge Team has just the idea of how you can spend your extra day for good! 
 
The 2020 Polar Plunge to End Polio will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 (snow day March 14th) and we can't wait to celebrate our 10th Anniversary with a big goal.
 
D7930 has set the goal of reaching $1 MILLION in cash gifts by June 30th and we're so close!
 
Don't forget--
YES! Your fundraising will be matched 2:1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
YES! Your cash donations and fundraising will earn Paul Harris Credit
YES! You can invite your friends, family, and non-Rotarians (in high school or older) to plunge with you
YES! You can make a difference in preventing polio world-wide
 
Need more information? Visit the Polar Plunge webpage or contact the Polar Plunge Committee at polarplunge7930@gmail.com.
Beverly Club Supports Kennedy Kares
Posted by Brian Murphy on Nov 18, 2019
The Beverly Rotary Club and the Learning Express Toy Store are pleased to announce their co-sponsorship of a seasonal toy drive for the benefit of Kennedy Kares. The drive was held at the Learning Express Toy Store in North Beverly Plaza on Dodge Street on Saturday November 16, 2019.
 
Kennedy Kares is an organization founded by Kennedy Steiner, now a sophomore at Beverly High School. Six years ago, at the age of eight, Kennedy responded to the unfortunate theft in Danvers of several boxes of newly collected toys scheduled to be donated to the U.S. Marine sponsored “Toys for Tots” program. When it became clear to Kennedy that many expectant and needy children would not be receiving any gifts for Christmas, she donated many of her own toys and collected 100 toys as part of MIX 104.1 WWBX-FM radio toy drive. She became committed to a course of action that such a problem should never happen again if she had anything to do with it. Following this experience, Kennedy has individually spearheaded annual toy drives reaching levels of 8,200 brand new toys in 2018 and over 30,000 toys over the past six years. These have all been donated to Toys for Tots, Beverly Hospital and Mass General Hospital.
 
Earlier this year, the Rotary Club of Beverly recognized Kennedy for her outstanding and sustained love for children in need, clearly distinguishing this young woman with Rotary’s most prestigious community based Paul Harris Award. The Rotary Club is now pleased to reaffirm Kennedy’s pledge to create joy and happiness for many hope-filled children during this up-coming holiday season. 
Boston Rotaract raises $2,314 for Found in Translation
Posted by Mirabella Pulido on Nov 18, 2019
Boston Rotaract is excited to announce that it surpassed its fundraising goal of $2,000, successfully raising $2,314 via two community fundraisers and donations. The money will go to Found in Translation (FiT) to support scholarships for two Language Access Fellows.

Most recently, the club raised over $900 at its “Bowling Over Barriers” fundraiser on October 29 at Flatbread Company in Somerville. It was a fun night of pizza, bowling, raffles, and fellowship. Open to the public, around 70 folks attended, although a percentage of all flatbreads purchased from 5-11 PM went to supporting Rotaract’s benefit night. This event was held in addition to “Karaoke 4 Charity” in late September, which raised near $1,400 in one night.
 
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D7930 District Governor Nominated for 2022-2023
Posted by Joan Arsenault on Nov 11, 2019
The D7930 Nominating Committee met on November 5th. 2019.  After interviewing candidates. the decision was made to nominate Alexander Falk, past president of The Rotary Club of Marblehead, as the District Governor for Rotary Year 2022-2023.
 
According to the By-Laws of District 7930, if there are no dissensions by December 31, 2019, Alexander will be considered elected by acclimation.
Foundation Dinner Inspires
Posted by Joan Arsenault on Nov 11, 2019
The Foundation Dinner at Andover Country Club was an amazing event.
 
Massachusetts First Lady Lauren Baker told us about the needs of thousands of children served by the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, and how the non-profit organization Wonderfund helps meet some of those needs.  Then, we heard from Micaila Britto, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who suffered severe injuries in the line of duty, about her experiences with her new service dog, Rabbit, gifted to her by donations from several D7930 clubs and individuals and District Foundation monies.  Rabbit took center stage and charmed everyone in the room.
 
Finally, several local "Unsung Heroes" were honored with Paul Harris medals. Each hero has an inspiring story that reminded all of us of the importance of Service Above Self.
 
Thank you to the planning committee, the dinner attendees and, in particular, the community heroes honored at the dinner.
Past District Governor Bud Curtis, Rockport Rotary Club
Posted by Joan Arsenault on Nov 07, 2019
It is with great sadness to inform you that Past District Governor Bud Curtis of the Rotary Club of Rockport passed away on November 4th. 
 
Bud was the last surviving charter member of the Rotary Club of Rockport and served as District Governor in 1984-1985.  He was the President of the Rockport Club in 1961 and served as Team Leader on Cultural Exchanges to England and India.  Bud was a dedicated Rotarian and maintained perfect attendance until the last years of his life.
 
Bud ran Curtis News in Rockport for 40 years and was very well known and loved in his town.  He will be missed.
 
Our thoughts are with the Rotary Club of Rockport and Bud's sons and their families.
 
Services for Bud were held on Saturday November 9, 2019.  
 
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to:
 
Rotary Club of Rockport
PO Box 54
Rockport MA  01966
 
Condolences may be given at:  www.greelyfuneralhome.com.
Gloucester Rotary Calendar Fundraiser
Posted by Pat Thorpe on Nov 05, 2019

The Gloucester Rotary Club has produced a beautiful 2020 calendar, featuring scenic photography from local artists.  In addition to the calendar, each purchase enters the buyer into a weekly raffle.  $50 prizes will be drawn each week with two bonus prizes of $500-- one in June and one in December.  Calendars are $25 each, and proceeds from the sale of calendars will be used to support the many projects of the Gloucester Rotary Club.
 
For more information on the calendars, or to purchase a calendar, please contact any Gloucester Rotarian, or calendars may be purchased online (shipping/handling fee will be applied).

Second D7930 InteractCafe Scheduled
Posted by Keith Harris on Nov 04, 2019
The first InteractCafe in Winchester was a big hit!  The idea was simple: take motivated teens and Rotarians, bring them together, allow them to mingle and exchange ideas, and send them home with everything they need to make their clubs even stronger!  It was so much fun to watch everyone meet and share with their counterparts from other clubs - everyone was so energized!  
 
We are holding a second InteractCafe on Thursday, November 14, 2019, from 6:00pm to 7:45pm, at Ipswich High School. For information or to register, contact keith@partnerwithchoice.com.
 
What does this have to do with your role as RYLA Coordinator you might ask!  Good question. . . there is such great synergy among all of our youth programs that we want to bring everyone together to share ideas and enthusiasm!  We will have a table for RYLA Coordinators to share ideas about marketing, organization, funding, etc..  As added incentive we will be showing the new RYLA promo video - it is amazing!
 
We want everyone – adults and kids alike – to leave InteractCafe with a renewed energy and vision for our Youth Programs!  Some marketing materials for RYLA 2020 (May 8-10 at Camp Glen Brook in Marlborough, NH) will be available at this meeting!  Wait until you see the new video! 
D7930 Foundation Dinner in the News!
Posted by Joan Arsenault on Nov 04, 2019
This week's D7930 Foundation Dinner will honor Micaila Britto, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who suffered severe injuries in the line of duty.  The Salem News told Ms. Britto's story in an article that appeared recently.  Read the article here.
 
D7930 will gift a Great Dane service dog to Ms. Britto to assist with the aftermath of her injuries.  In addition, the District will honor several Unsung Heroes nominated by clubs.  Rounding out the evening will be a special talk from our guest speaker Lauren Baker, First Lady of Massachusetts and member of the Board of Directors of Wonderfund, a private non-profit serving children of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families.
 
Registration for the dinner closes today at 3pm.  Register here.
D7930 Public Image Mini Grants for Fall 2019
Posted by David Deutsch on Oct 14, 2019

The deadline to submit your PI Mini Grant application is this Friday, November 15, 2019.

The D7930 Public Image Committee is pleased to share an opportunity for clubs to increase their Public Image with a D7930 Mini Grant. Clubs can apply for up to $250 reimbursement match. The deadline to submit your application is November 15, 2019. Your project must be completed and all paperwork submitted by January 1, 2020.  Download the application here.
 
Please carefully read all of the qualifications, requirements and timelines.
 
Questions? Contact the PI Committee at publicimage7930@gmail.com.
 
Download Public Image Mini Grant overview/application here.
 
 
 
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District Governor Joan Kelly Arsenault

Joan Kelly Arsenault
District Governor 2019-2020
 
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