District 7930 eBulletin

July 10, 2017

Danvers Supports Great Oak School Playground

Posted by Becky Kilborn on Jul 05, 2017

The Danvers Rotary Club presented a check for $4,000 to the Great Oak School for construction of a new playground area. This playground will replace an older one used by Great Oak students, neighborhood residents, Town of Danvers Fun Club after school program, and players on the adjacent ball fields. Construction is scheduled for August, 2017. Shown (left to right) are Neal Waldman and Becky Kilborn, Rotary Trustees, Sharon Burrill, Principal of Great Oak School, and Mary Beth O'Connell, Rotary President.

For additional information contact Becky Kilborn at 508-641-7865.

Marblehead Harbor Supports Local Non-Profits

Posted by Kathleen Murphy on Jul 05, 2017

The Rotary Club of Marblehead Harbor recently presented checks in the amount of $1,000 to Jen Wassan, Development Director of Windrush Farm and Donna Crotty, Executive Director of Girls Inc. in Lynn, MA. Both organizations are non-profit and provide valuable services to residents living in the North Shore.

Ms. Wassan, recently made a presentation to club members and described the unique programs offered through the farm which are designed to expand and enrich the lives of children and adults with physical or emotional disabilities through equine assisted activities and therapies. Windrush Farm, located in North Andover, MA was one of the first therapeutic riding centers in the US. To learn more about their programs, to volunteer or to donate, please visit www.windrushfarm.org.

Gloucester Sunset Cruise

Posted by Tracy Arabian on Jul 06, 2017

The Gloucester Rotary Club will host its annual summer social on Tuesday, August 1, with a sunset cruise aboard the Privateer. All Rotarians and friends are welcome! Snacks, finger sandwiches, cash bar and music with DJ Scottie Mac. $25 per person.

Boarding begins at 6:30pm at the 7 Seas Wharf (63 Rogers Street, Rt. 127, Downtown Gloucester). Cruise departs at 7pm, returns to dock at 10pm.

For information & reservations, call 978-884-9999. The boat can handle 150 guests-- last minute walk-ons are welcome! (RSVP in advance if possible to help with headcount.)

Chelsea Club Meetings at New Location

Posted by Mauch, Bruce on Jul 06, 2017

Effective July 11, 2017, the Rotary Club of Chelsea will hold its regular Tuesday luncheon meetings at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Logan Airport Chelsea, 145 Beech Street, Chelsea, MA 02150. Meetings will start at 12:15 PM. Telephone number for the Homewood Suites is (617) 660-9110.

Share Your Club's Stories

Posted by Tracy Arabian on Jul 23, 2016

Has your club recently hosted an event or project or are you planning something in the near future that you would like to share with your fellow District 7930 Rotarians?

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