Rotary District 7930 eBulletin
April 28, 2025

 
Public Image Health Check
As we approach the Rotary changeover, now is the time for clubs to conduct a Public Image health check.
 
A strong and vibrant Public Image is one of 2 proven key tactics for successful and growing clubs -- the other is a large number of service projects.  Effective Public Image helps expand your reach and artfully tell compelling stories that demonstrate Rotarians as people of action.   The Public Image Committee’s role is to help clubs to have a robust media and social media strategy, an up-to-date website and an engaging online presence in their local communities.
 
We suggest all clubs engage on social media to boost your Public Image.  Social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.) provides free opportunities to get your stories out there.  The various platforms can provide a direct way to push your news to the public.  Here are some tips to think about.
 
How can my club boost our Public Image?
 
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Support for RYLA Needed
As a past District Governor of District 7930 and a strong advocate of the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program, David Gardner has experienced firsthand the transformative impact the RYLA experience can have on a young person's life.
 
This week, he’s reaching out and asking for Rotary members’ support in helping make the RYLA experience possible for current high school students by donating to the rewarding weekend.
 
Why Your Support Matters
Aside from the $25 application fee RYLA remains free for all students, ensuring that every student has equal access regardless of their financial situation. To maintain this commitment, we rely entirely on the generosity of Rotary clubs within our district and individuals like you who understand the program's value. But the cost for the staff and family advisors is an out-of-pocket expense. This is where we could use your help!
 
Your Donation in Action
Every contribution, no matter what size, makes a huge difference. Here's how your donation can directly support this year's program:
 
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Celebrate Youth Service Month

May is Youth Service Month — a time dedicated to recognizing the local and global impact of the 350,000+ young people engaged in Rotary’s youth programs worldwide. Join us in honoring Rotary’s young leaders by:

Following @RotaryYoungLeaders on Instagram
This new account showcases the experiences of Rotary’s youth program participants! Follow for news and updates about Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), and Rotary Youth Exchange. Throughout May, you’ll find special content related to Youth Service Month.
 
Participating in a webinar about young leaders 
Register for the webinar, Youth Service Month: Funding, Elevating, and Integrating Young Leaders, to learn directly from members of Rotary’s Youth Advisory Council about: 
• How young people receive support and funding within Rotary
• How Rotarians are champions for young people and amplify youth perspectives
• How Rotary events can foster meaningful collaboration across generations
 
Register to attend the webinar, being held Wednesday, 14 May, at 09:00 Chicago time (UTC-5).
The webinar will be available in English, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. Everyone who registers will receive a recording of the event.  Register for the webinar.
Sponsor Campers at Camp Rotary
Camp Rotary, the renowned service project of the Lynn Rotary Club, has been offering life-changing experiences for children for over 100 years at its beautiful Boxford property on the shores of Stiles Pond. There are several weeks this summer where we have beds for older campers that we believe may go unused. In an effort to get these beds filled with deserving campers, for a limited time we are offering clubs the opportunity to send campers to camp at a discount. The regular cost of camp is $35 registration fee and $1025 for the week of camp. For the following select weeks, we can offer Rotary clubs the ability to send TWO campers for this cost instead of one!

It is important that the club pays close attention to the dates, gender and age parameters for each week.
 
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Reading Completes Literacy Project
Reading Rotary just completed its Rotary Readers Literacy Project.  Rotary Readers is an annual literacy project where reading books and a backpack are given to kindergarten students.  This year the Rotary Club brought the project to all kindergarten classes in Reading and North Reading.  This year over 400 literacy bags and over 800 reading books were distributed to eight elementary schools in Reading and North Reading.  In addition, Rotarians read to each Kindergarten class as part of Read Across America. 
 
This literacy project has been adapted from Rotary’s previous dictionary and thesaurus giveaways.  Teachers expressed their preference to have the younger students receive reading books.  Basic Education and Literacy is one of Rotary International's Seven Areas of Focus.
 
Rotary would like to offer a special thank you to Liz Whitelam and Whitelam Books for supplying these books at a generous discount.
 
Austin Prep’s Interact Club was integral in helping with this project, including stuffing the backpacks and reading to many classrooms.  Rotary sponsors Interact Clubs at Austin Prep, Reading High School and North Reading High School.
 
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Greater Salem's Marathon Runner
Greater Salem Rotary's Public Image Chair Ashley Haseltine is officially a Boston Marathon runner. Her inspiring dedication and tireless efforts have truly made a significant impact. Her journey to becoming a Boston Marathon runner is a testament to her strength and determination. We are immensely proud of her achievements and the incredible support she has shown for thyroid cancer research with Team Mass Eye & Ear.
Upcoming Events
May is Youth Service Month
May 01, 2025
 
District Foundation Committee Mtg
Zoom
May 05, 2025
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 
Membership Committee - 6pm
Zoom
May 14, 2025
 
RYLA 2025
Camp Rotary
May 16, 2025 – May 18, 2025
 
Rotary Youth Exchange
Zoom
May 20, 2025 7:30 AM
 
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