Rotary District 7930 eBulletin
August 31, 2026

 
Citation For Meritorious Service Award
The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service recognizes individual Rotarians and Rotaractors who have demonstrated outstanding service to the Foundation such as through their involvement in Foundation committees, grants or programs. The Foundation's programs are how members transform donations into sustainable projects that change people's lives.
Each year, districts can nominate one member to honor their commitment, enthusiasm and passion for these ideals. This year our nominee was selected by the review committee. It is with great pleasure that District 7930, on behalf of the Rotary Foundation Trustees, has awarded Joan Kelly Arsenault with the Citation for Meritorious Service. Joan's enthusiastic service to the Foundation will ensure the continued success of its vital Rotary programs.
 
Congratulations, Joan, for receiving this prestigious honor and thank you for all that you do for the Foundation.
RYLA 2026 was an Incredible Success

94 students and more than 25 adults came together for a weekend filled with growth, connection, leadership, and unforgettable experiences. The impact was real, and the feedback from our 2026 survey says it all:

“Being a leader is hard work, but it is one of the most rewarding things a person could be — RYLA is absolutely the best place to learn to lead.”
 
A heartfelt thank you to our Rotary Clubs, RYLA coordinators, Lead Team, Family Leaders/Advisors, Facilitators, Camp Rotary, and everyone who helped make this weekend possible — especially the Melrose Rotary Club for generously covering the cost of our Ropes Instructors, along with all of our amazing club and individual donors.
 
These students are AMAZING — we can’t wait to see what they do with all they learned!  Thank you for helping create an experience that will stay with them for a lifetime!  
 
Christina, Lexi Kantor & the entire Lead Team
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Gloucester Hosts Casino Night Fundraiser

The Gloucester Rotary Club is pleased to announce an exciting Casino Night Fundraiser on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Cruiseport Gloucester, located at 6 Rowe Square on Gloucester’s harborfront.
 
This lively evening will bring the thrill of a casino floor to Gloucester, featuring classic favorites including Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, and Texas Hold ’Em Poker. Guests will enjoy an energetic atmosphere filled with friendly competition, entertainment, and community spirit—all while supporting the important work of the Gloucester Rotary Club.
 
Proceeds from Casino Night will help fund the club’s charitable initiatives, community service projects, and programs that make a meaningful impact both locally and beyond. Through events like this, the Gloucester Rotary continues its mission of “Service Above Self,” supporting causes that strengthen the Gloucester community.
 
Community members, local businesses, and visitors alike are invited to join in what promises to be a memorable evening of fun, philanthropy, and fellowship. Whether trying your luck at the tables or simply enjoying the atmosphere, every guest will be helping support important community work.
 
Tickets to the Casino Night are $75 each and include light snacks, a cash bar and $2000 in gaming funds. Tickets may be purchased at BankGloucester at 160 Main Street in downtown Gloucester or online at https://GloucesterRotary.org. For more information or sponsorship opportunities please contact Rick Doucette at 978-675-5443. 
 
District Learning Assembly on June 3
The District Learning Assembly has been rescheduled to June 3, 2026 at Four Points Sheraton from 5-9 pm.
 
The first key reason for attending the District Learning Assembly is the District grants qualification seminar, which trains Clubs on applying for in utilizing District managed grants in their communities and global grants throughout the world. Attendance by two Club members at the seminar automatically qualifies your Club.
 
Another reason to attend is to approve the District budget for the coming year and confirm the 2024-2025 budget as required by Rotary International regulations.
 
It provides motivation, networking opportunities and specialized training to strengthen Club administration, service projects, membership and annual grant qualification. 
 
Key Reasons for the Importance of District Assembly:
 
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Have You Joined the PolioPlus Society Yet?
We are in a Challenge to increase our PolioPlus Society (PPS) membership.  More than a dozen districts have joined together during the 2025-26 Rotary year in the PPS Challenge with the goal of ultimately eradicating Polio, once and for all!
 
PolioPlus Society consists of Rotarians who pledge a minimum of $100 per year to the PolioPlus Fund until polio is eradicated from the face of the earth.  To learn more about the PolioPlus Society and find out how easy it is to join, please click here.
 
The district with the greatest percentage increase of PPS members by June 2026 will win a fancy banner and bragging rights! Better yet we will all know we did our part in saving the lives of children all over the world!  You can help by setting up your annual or monthly recurring Polio donation today.
 
Each club is asked to plan an activity to raise funds for Polio sometime by March.  
 
Here’s how you can help right now:
 
Encourage your members to join the PolioPlus Society today — click here.
Highlight a “Polio Champion” from your club in your next meeting or newsletter.
Share your club’s stories and photos on social media with the hashtag #EndPolioNow and tag @Rotary7930.
 
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Mini Grants Reopen
Due to remaining budgeted funds, the Mini Grant cycle will reopen before the end of this Rotary year.  Act fast as time is very limited.  The applications will reopen on April 13 and close on May 1, 2026. Mini Grants are matching grants up to $250 per club for Membership or Public Image.  
 
Examples of Membership Mini Grant projects are:  orientation development; club development; new member engagement; friendraiser; membership recruitment event.

Public Image projects could be:  club brochure, direct mail, social media advertising, club business cards, event promotions, television advertising, club clothing or nametags, promotional products, website development, club display (multi-use), professional photography, club signage.
 
Download these application forms.  MembershipPublic Image.

 

 

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Share Your Rotary Stories
Has your club recently hosted an event or project or are you planning something in the near future?  Please share your story with us and with your local news and social media networks.
 
The weekly eBulletin depends on the content provided by clubs, so please submit your stories and we will publish them on the district website and in the next eBulletin. Stories that showcase your club or event should be submitted via the website portal at this link.  Your club's successes and events can give inspiration to other Rotarians.
 
The deadline for submitting items for the weekly District 7930 eBulletin is Friday morning in order to be included in the following Monday's edition.  If the eBulletin being prepared is getting to be too long and the story submitted is not time-sensitive, we may choose to delay including it until the following week.
 
For some guidelines on creating stories, please read more!
 
 
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Upcoming Events
District Governor Visit Belle Isle
Sep 02, 2026 6:00 PM
District Governor Visit Newburyport
Sep 08, 2026 12:15 PM
District Governor Visit Arlington
Sep 09, 2026 7:45 AM
District Governor Visit Medford
Sep 09, 2026 12:00 PM
Membership Committee Meeting
Sep 09, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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