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Registration Now Open for Spring Conference
Posted by Pooja Singla on Mar 14, 2026
Register now for the District Conference Saturday, May 2, 2026. Registration is only $99 for such a fun-packed day including lunch buffet! 
 
Click this link for more information and register!   Deadline to register is April 18, 2026. 
 
If you haven't been to Salem MA lately, this is your chance to pack in a fun and energizing day:

- Hear the latest in the District over an amazing luncheon
- Participate in a district service activity
- See the sites of the amazing city of Salem via a (optional) trolley tour, and;
- Go Pirate! Visit one of Salem's top attractions - Real Pirates Salem

This event will take place at the beautiful Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites, offering an ideal setting for this special occasion. If you'd like to spend an overnight, the hotel is offering special rates.  To download Spring Conference Schedule and Agenda, click here.

Contact the hotel at (978) 740-8788 and mention that you are interested in the Rotary room block. Hope to see you there!
Zoom District Membership Seminar
Posted by Liz Cullen on Mar 13, 2026
Please join us for the District Membership Seminar Saturday, March 28 from 9:00 to 11:30 AM on Zoom.
 
Topics will include:
•Attracting the Next Generation
•Increasing Club Flexibility
•Enhancing Community Engagement
•Making the Most of Meetings
•Exploring Satellite Clubs
 
This Seminar is for you if you're looking for ways to attract and keep members.  Register now at this link.
You Are Invited! Lithium Battery Zoom Call
Posted by Andrea Lacroix on Mar 09, 2026
The Environmental Committee is inviting you to a special meeting where we will learn about Lithium Batteries - what they are, where they are found, what their environmental impact is, and how we can host Lithium Battery Collections.

The meeting will be led by Clari Nolet, a fellow Rotarian in Los Altos, California. She is a great presenter, and you will walk away with all the knowledge you need to get your club involved in creating a Collection Event if you so choose.

Date - March 26, 2026
Time: 7 pm
Zoom - You must register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JXJVwOVbTaq4xkmVJT4WvA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
District Learning Assembly April 22
Posted by Terry Rezendes Curran on Mar 08, 2026
Save the Date for our District Learning Assembly.
 
Calling all Presidents-Elect, Club Treasurers, Club Secretaries, Public Image, Membership, and Foundation Chairs -- and all Rotarians!

Our 2026 District Learning Assembly takes place Wednesday, April 22, at Four Points Sheraton, 1 Audubon Road, Wakefield. 
 
Registration and more details coming soon.
Save the Date - Rotary District 7930 Spring Conference
Posted by Carolyn Shapiro on Mar 02, 2026
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, as we come together to celebrate our accomplishments of the year with Governor Pooja and the team at the District Conference.
 
If you haven't been to Salem MA lately, this is your chance to pack in a fun and energizing day:

- Hear the latest in the District over an amazing luncheon
- Participate in a district service activity
- See the sites of the amazing city of Salem via a (optional) trolley tour, and;
- Go Pirate! Visit one of Salem's top attractions - Real Pirates Salem

This event will take place at the beautiful Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites, offering an ideal setting for this special occasion. If you'd like to spend an overnight, the hotel is offering special rates. 

Contact them at (978) 740-8788 and mention that you are interested in the Rotary room block.
The conference registration will be open soon. Hope to see you there!
Hear from RYLA Alums
Posted by Christina Harris on Mar 13, 2026
RYLA is an immersive leadership experience where students build confidence, communication skills, and friendships while discovering the kind of leaders they can become.
 
But talk to any RYLA alum and they’ll tell you… the real magic happens after the weekend.
 
RYLA alumni go on to:
 Lead clubs and service projects
 Start community initiatives
 Return as mentors and facilitators
 Build lifelong friendships with fellow “RYLARIANS”
 And sometimes even become Rotarians themselves!
 
Many alumni say RYLA was one of the most impactful weekends of their high school years — helping them find their voice, their confidence, and their passion for service.
That’s the power of RYLA. 
 
For info and online application, click here.
Parkway Paul Harris Dinner
Posted by Ray Fitzgerald on Mar 13, 2026
Parkway Rotary will be having a Paul Harris Dinner on Friday, May 1st at 6 PM to honor Judy Jose Roddy a Paul Harris honoree for her service above self as a leader in Rose’s Bounty Food Pantry. As part of the dinner there will be a wine tasting and wine raffle.
 
Tickets are $50 and can be ordered thru the attached Save the Date card.  Venmo @stratfordstreetchurch, verification code 2692.
 
Further information will be provided at a later date.
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Peace Academy: Positive Peace Systems
Posted by Allain Duchemin on Mar 10, 2026
Cambridge Rotary is excited to collaborate with the Brookline Rotary Club and invite you to the Metropolitan Boston Rotary Peace Academy Series.
 
Join us Thursday, March 19th at 5 PM for another session with Dr. Dan Odaba, where we will explore how to turn Positive Peace concepts into real peacebuilding projects. Register here to receive the Zoom link and any updates.
 
More about the session on Thursday, March 19th:
The fourth session in our series is the application module, focusing on how to use Positive Peace concepts to create or improve peacebuilding initiatives in your club, your community, and beyond.
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Membership Webinar Coming March 28
Posted by Liz Cullen on Mar 05, 2026
The District Membership Seminar is Coming!
 
Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM on Zoom. 
 
Please stay tuned for further details.  
 
Liz Cullen, Membership Chair
lizgcullen@yahoo.com
 
Congrats to PEs on Participating in NEPELS
Posted by Tim Kelley on Mar 08, 2026
Huge shout out to all our Presidents-Elect (PEs) who spent this weekend at NEPELS (President Elect Learning Seminar) in Framingham learning, sharing and getting pumped up for the coming Rotary year under the leadership of District Governor Elect Terry Curran.  Rotary is a membership organization that provides community service and we are indebted to our Club leaders for set the course. 
 
Additional kudos to all of our Assistant Governors and PELS Facilitators who are invaluable resources to the Clubs of our District.
 
Please ask your Club PEs to share with you their experiences at PELS.  And remember to share your pictures and stories here, with your local news outlets and on social media!
 
Pictured above is from District 7930's Breakout Session and below are the Governors Elect from New England at NEPELS.
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Invite RYLA Speaker to Your Meeting
Posted by Christina Harris on Mar 07, 2026
Applications for this year's RYLA are officially live and can be found here!  Visit the D7930 RYLA page for information and the RYLA Linktree.  The RYLA Team would love to visit your club to talk about this awesome youth program.
 
RYLA 2026 will be May 15th-17th at Camp Rotary in Boxford, MA. We are so excited to connect with this year's rising leaders and have a committed group of returning students to help lead the weekend.
 
As you begin to think about who you can invite to apply for this life-changing experience, remember that the impact of RYLA extends far beyond the weekend itself. It's an opportunity for young leaders to grow, connect, and inspire one another, and we can't wait to see who will join us this year!
 
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NuBingo Music Bingo is Coming to Newburyport!
Posted by Kim Bohlen on Mar 04, 2026
The Newburyport Rotary club is excited to host a NuBingo Music Bingo bash!
 
This is not your average music bingo. This is interactive with singing, dancing, and a lot of laughs. We will have raffles, prizes and some surprises along the way. There will be food and drink for purchase. The event is Thursday, April 9th from 6pm-10pm. All proceeds will be donated to the Newburyport Salvation Army. Please click on the link below to purchase tickets. The tickets are $35 and includes 2 Bingo cards. Can't wait to see you!!  For info and tix, click here.
 
 
Rotary Club of Woburn Welcomes Connor's Kindness Project
Posted by Brian Ouellette on Mar 05, 2026
At a recent meeting, our guest speaker was Sharon Marrama from Connor's Kindness Project. The project was founded by her 12-year-old grandson during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a challenging time for a lot of children and Connor wanted some way to give back. Kindness Kits consist of hand-delivered boxes of carefully thought-out items, meant to be entertaining and comforting for children in challenging situations. The project reminds us that there is good in the world even at times when we are faced with conflicts and challenges. The ongoing goal is to help others while also spreading positivity, one act of kindness at a time. Over 16,000 kits have been delivered to date.
 
For more information visit: connorskindnessproject.org.
 
 Rotary Club of Woburn President Danny Walbourne presents gift to Sharon Marrama of Conner's Kindness Project.
Winchester Volunteers at Boston Food Bank
Posted by Kurt Heisler on Mar 02, 2026
This past weekend, members of the Winchester Rotary volunteered at the Greater Boston Food Bank, sorting and packing food for families across Eastern Massachusetts facing food insecurity.

It was a meaningful reminder of how a few hours of service can make a real difference for our neighbors in need.
We’re proud to support the Food Bank’s important work and grateful to our members who continue to put Service Above Self into action.
Gloucester Rotary Golf & Social Night
Posted by Tracy Arabian on Mar 02, 2026
Gloucester Rotary Golf & Social Night
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | Harbor 9 Sports Bar


355 Gloucester Crossing, Gloucester, MA 01930
Tee Times: 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Trackman Golf Simulators

Join the Gloucester Rotary Chapter for a fun, high-energy night of golf, games, food, drinks, and fundraising — whether you golf or not!
 
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Public Image Webinar
Posted by Tim Kelley on Feb 28, 2026
Want your club’s story to shine even brighter this year?
 
Join us on March 3rd at 7:30pm EST for Engage, Amplify, Repeat: Social Media That Sparks Action with Zones 28 & 32 Public Image Teams. Register now for March 3rd at 7:30pm EST.
 
Register at this link.
 
We’ll dig into practical ways to boost engagement on social media and Substack—so your service, impact, and people get the spotlight they deserve.
 
Let’s build digital tools that help your club connect, inspire, and grow.
District Environmental News
Posted by Andrea Lacroix on Feb 24, 2026
The survey results are coming in and are very informative. If you have not done so already, please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Click here for the survey.
 
One of the results of the survey shows a lack of programs regarding Lithium Battery collections. Happy to announce we will have a guest speaker at our March environmental meeting to discuss this issue and how we can create programs in our clubs and district. Please add that to your calendar, this invite is extended to everyone. March 26th, 7pm. The zoom link will be sent prior to the event.
 
The environmental committee meets the last Thursday of every month. There was an error on the district calendar, apologies for that, it is being corrected. Everyone is welcome to join to hear about what we are up to and to discuss your own projects or ideas you have.
District Conference - Save the Date!
Posted by Ingrid Brown on Feb 18, 2026
Mark your calendar for May 2, 2026, as we come together to celebrate Governor Pooja's year at the District Conference.

The event will take place at the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites, offering an ideal setting for this special occasion.

To reserve a room, please contact the hotel directly at 978-740-8788.

Registration of the District Conference will be opening soon. Stay tuned for further announcements regarding the registration process.
Looking for Rotary Swag?
Posted by Terry Rezendes Curran on Feb 27, 2026
Are you always looking for a new Rotary t-shirt, polo shirt or sweatshirt?  When you ask someone "Where did you get that?"  The answer is always at PELS/PETS or a Zone or international event.
 
Well on Friday, March 6th, you can drop by the House of Friendship at this year's NEPELS and shop at both Russell Hampton and Awards California.  They will be located on the lower level of the hotel and be open from 9am to 5pm.  They are bringing all the latest Rotary gear, including stuff with next year's theme, Create Lasting Impact.
 
HOTEL INFO:  Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center (formerly Sheraton Tara), 1657 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01701.
 
There is plenty of onsite parking for the Conference Center. Come in the main door and follow the Rotary signs down the corridor to your right.  You'll find the stairs that will bring you down to the lower level.  Our Swag Vendors are on either end of the corridor.
Community Meals Served by the Greater Salem NH Rotary
Posted by Maria Bertolone on Feb 27, 2026
Despite the upcoming major snowstorm, the Greater Salem NH Rotary Club prepared and served 98 hot nutritional meals at the Pleasant Street Church, ensuring that some of our most vulnerable members of our community received the support they needed. This month meal service is part of the ongoing commitment to strengthening and uplifting the region. 
The Greater Salem Rotary Club proudly serves five communities, Salem, Hampstead, Atkinson Windham and Pelham NH.
 
Photographed here are members of the Greater Salem Rotary Club.

Members of our club, Charlie Spicer, John Pappalardo, Maria Bertolone and club President Jim Harvey.
Gloucester Rotary Dining Fundraiser
Posted by Tracy Arabian
Join the Gloucester Rotary at Oak to Ember on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 4pm-closing.
 
A portion of all proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club’s community service projects.
 
Enjoy a great meal while supporting local initiatives! Reservations recommended 978-289-5859.
Melrose Welcomes New Members
Posted by James Oosterman on Feb 19, 2026
In the past few months, the Melrose Rotary Club has welcomed six new members! “Each one of our new members bring something special to our club,” noted Club President Julie Nolan. “We have local bankers, an oncology nurse, an educational storyteller, a retired global change scientist, and an owner of a construction company. The skills each new member brings to our club are extraordinary!” Even though they have only recently joined the Melrose club, not all our new members are new to Rotary. Allen Solomon was a long-time member of a Rotary club in Oregon prior to moving to Melrose. Sara Doktor comes from a family of Rotarians, and was active in Rotaract and Interact, as well as RYLA and Youth Exchange.
 
Melrose's Newest Members (Pictured L-R) are Jim Hennesy, Sara Doktor, President Julie Nolan, Samantha Lightizer and Allen Solomon. New members not pictured are Paul Roche and Florence Lee.

The club meets every Thursday in the GAR Room at Melrose Memorial Hall from 12:15pm to 1:30pm.
Support Your PEs at PELS with Honor Message
Posted by Terry Rezendes Curran on Feb 18, 2026
Northeast Presidents-Elect Learning Seminar (NEPELS) is a cornerstone event designed to empower the next generation of Rotary leaders. NEPELS (March 5-7) is designed to equip your Presidents Elect with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to lead.
 
If you would like to show your PE or other District Leaders your Club's support, for $100 you can send an Honor Message for display on the screen in the main ballroom during PELS. 
 
Submit your honor message at this link.  Then watch your message shine on screen at the conference, on the NEPELS 2026 website, and on the NEPELS Facebook page.   
 
For more information, follow this link or contact DGE Terry Curran.
Marblehead Interact Crushing a Great Year of Service!
Posted by Jack Attridge on Feb 18, 2026
The Marblehead Interact Club began the year with over 100 members, all motivated to continue the service culture of the club. Off to a strong start, they have been fundraising and helping other local non-profits, including the Marblehead Rotary Club 5K, which raised over $50,000.
 
As a club, they have learned and carry the spirit of "Service Above Self". They have made donations to the Marblehead Food Bank and Toys for Tots and managing a winter clothes drive and hands on work at local non-profits. Our officers have been amazing and have built layers of leadership to support each grade.
Networking Party for Humanity
Posted by Dr. Ehsan Hoque on Feb 15, 2026
Dear Rotary Friend,
 
You are warmly invited to the Networking Party for Humanity — an inspiring evening of meaningful connections and purposeful conversations.
 
Join compassionate Rotary leaders and changemakers as we engage in important humanitarian issues, exchange ideas, explore collaboration, and build lasting relationships — all while serving humanity and strengthening our impact together.
 
Event Details:
📅 DATE: Friday, February 20
⏰ TIME: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 LOCATION: 50 Church Street, 5th Floor, Harvard Square, Cambridge
 
Light refreshments will be served.  This event is free; however, advance RSVP is required.
RSVP:
Dr. Ehsan Hoque, MBBS, Ph.D.
Rotary Club of Cambridge, MA 02138
Email: ehsan@distressedchildren.org
Cell: +1-857-292-9186
 
RYLA Applications Are Now Live
Posted by Christina Harris on Feb 13, 2026
Applications for this year's RYLA are officially live and can be found here!  Visit the D7930 RYLA page for information and the RYLA Linktree.
 
RYLA 2026 will be May 15th-17th at Camp Rotary in Boxford, MA. We are so excited to connect with this year's rising leaders and have a committed group of returning students to help lead the weekend.
 
As you begin to think about who you can invite to apply for this life-changing experience, remember that the impact of RYLA extends far beyond the weekend itself. It's an opportunity for young leaders to grow, connect, and inspire one another, and we can't wait to see who will join us this year!
 
We have volunteers eager to speak about RYLA at your Rotary and Interact Clubs. It's a great way to spread the word and encourage more students to take advantage of this opportunity. Please feel free to reach out to Christina at Christina@PartnerWithChoice.com or call 978.270.6706 to arrange a presentation.
 
Thank you for your ongoing support in the future of these young leaders. Together, we are making a difference!
Share Some Love with TRF
Posted by Anne Lewis on Feb 13, 2026
Donate to The Rotary Foundation Annual Fund and we will match your Foundation Points.
 
Share Some Love (dollars) with The Rotary Foundation’s (TRF) Annual Fund Share and District 7930 will Share Some Love with you by donating Foundation Recognition points to your Foundation account in celebration of Valentine’s Day and Rotary’s 121st anniversary.  For every $100 donated to TRF’s Annual Fund-SHARE from Valentine’s Day (February 14th through February 23rd, Rotary’s 121st Anniversary), qualifies you to receive 100 Foundation points. The maximum match is 500 points.
 
This campaign will assist new members and those working to achieve the Paul Harris Fellow designation or move up to the next Paul Harris level to reach it faster and easier.  Points are like cash. 
 
The campaign will also help fund our District Grant and Global Grant projects which are supported by your donations to the Annual Fund-Share.
Points and cash that equal 1,000 allow donors to receive the Paul Harris Fellow designation. For example, if you are $500 away from a Paul Harris recognition, your $250 donation will be matched by 250 Foundation points to get you to that level.
 
What are Foundation Points??
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Marblehead Harbor Supports End Polio Now
Posted by Linda Doliber on Feb 13, 2026
Inspired by the hopeful words of primary speaker and End Polio Now leader Mike McGovern at the World Peace and Understanding Dinner on February 12, Marblehead Harbor Rotarians Francie King and Lesley Tracy were among the newest members to join the Polio Plus Society. Pledging at least $100 per year to Rotary’s efforts to end polio, Francie and Lesley will bring their enthusiasm and the latest statistics on polio eradication back to their club members to encourage and further motivate the club’s support of Rotary’s efforts to permanently eradicate polio from the two remaining countries where it is endemic. Congratulations, Francie and Lesley!
Zone Public Image Award
Posted by Tim Kelley on Feb 07, 2026

Zones 28 & 32 Public Image Award is designed to help Rotary clubs and districts strengthen their public image through practical, achievable actions that build long-term visibility and credibility.

Throughout the Rotary year, clubs will complete a series of Public Image Challenges released every two months. Each challenge focuses on essential public image fundamentals—helping your club create a clear strategy, tell compelling stories, and consistently showcase the good you do in your community.
 
These step-by-step activities are ideal for Public Image Chairs, committees, and club leaders, and are designed to:
  • Increase community awareness of Rotary
  • Strengthen and protect Rotary’s brand
  • Improve storytelling across digital platforms
  • Inspire engagement, membership growth, and pride
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Applications Open for Rotary Peace Fellows
Posted by Pooja Singla

Applications for the 2027 Rotary Peace Fellowships are open until 15 May.

You can help promote peace in the world by encouraging peace and development leaders in your community to apply for the Rotary Peace Fellowship.
 
This year, Rotary awards up to 170 fully funded fellowships for peacebuilders from diverse backgrounds to study at one of our peace centers located at leading universities around the world. The Rotary Foundation will select 50 peace fellows to study in our master’s degree programs at six partner universities in Asia, Australia, Europe, and the United States and 120 fellows to participate in our professional development certificate programs at Makerere University in Uganda, Bahçeşehir University in Türkiye, and the newest Rotary Peace Center at Symbiosis International University in India.
 
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Pooja Singla
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Home Club: Burlington Breakfast Rotary 
 
Welcome to Rotary District 7930! We encourage you to explore our site whether a seasoned Rotarian, new to your Club, or just interested in learning about like-minded people in your area. Our District's Club activities are highlighted on this site, as well as District activities in which you can participate. If you would like to visit a Club, please click here for its time and location.
 
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    Mar 09, 2026 – Mar 15, 2026
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    Mar 17, 2026
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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    Mar 23, 2026
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • District Environment Committee Meeting
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    Mar 26, 2026
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Rotary International District 7930
PO Box 2364,
Woburn, MA 01888, USA
Rotary District 7930 is made up of 43 Rotary Clubs, 2 Rotaract Clubs, and approximately 1,500 members serving the densely populated areas of Boston, Metro North, the North Shore, and Merrimack Valley of Massachusetts, and Southern New Hampshire.
 
Pooja Singla, a member of the Burlington Breakfast Rotary Club proudly serves as our District Governor for Rotary Year 2025-26.
 
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