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Rotary District 7930 eBulletin
July 22, 2019

Rotaplast Mission Named in Memory of PDG Bob Wood

Posted by Joan Arsenault on Jul 22, 2019

Donna Lee Rubin, PDG 7930 & CEO of Rotaplast International, Inc informed the District that this year's Rotaplast Mission in Cebu City, Phillipines is named in Memory of PDG Bob Wood.

The Mission to Cebu City, Philippines is slated for September 22 through October 5, 2019. This will be the 14th mission sponsored by our District! I am in strong support support of our District's international mission.

My husband Bob was a participant in the 2015, 2016 and 2018 Missions. He participated in the 2015 Mission due to the passion of PDG Bob Wood and also joined the Ipswich Rotary Club due to PDG Bob Wood and this mission. As a speech pathologist, I have personally worked with children with Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate helping them eat and speak. In addition, the 2019-2020 Rotary Presidents voted to support this mission when they met at PETS.

It is our goal to perform 150 surgical procedures, bringing total surgeries sponsored by District 7930 to over 1,250! All medical equipment and supplies are shipped with the team, and the $65,000 mission ($600 per surgery) will be funded by private donations and our district’s Rotary Clubs. We are sending 8 non-medical volunteers.

I hope we can count on your club to help us reach our goal. With your club’s support, we can make a real difference in the lives of children restoring their dignity, and giving them the ability to smile, swallow, eat, breathe and speak more normally.

Checks made payable to Rotaplast, may be sent directly to District 7930, c/o David Boudreau, Institution for Savings, 68 Storey Avenue, Newburyport, MA 01950.

Rotaplast Mission Team 2015

Methuen Celebrates Rotarian of the Year

Posted by Julie Brady on Jul 20, 2019

The Methuen Club kicked off the 2019-2020 Year right. At the annual Installation Dinner that took place on June 25th at Mexico Lindo , six (6) Members were given Paul Harris Fellows. Also, Connie Doto was awarded Rotarian of the Year.

Marblehead Lobstah Raffle

Posted by David Deutsch on Jul 20, 2019

Providing funds for camperships and scholarships are one of the most visible and vital community projects for The Marblehead Rotary Club. This week, the Marblehead Rotary Club kicked off its 2019 annual "Lobstah Raffle." This year, thirty kids are off to summer camp from last year's raffle proceeds.

Tickets are $5 each or you can buy a packet of five tickets for $20 (that's one ticket free). Each draw gives you a chance to win 20 pounds of live lobster from Little Harbor Lobster Company. On Thursday, July 25th, we will draw four winning tickets during the Marblehead Rotary Club luncheon at the Eastern Yacht Club. Raffle tickets will be available throughout town over the next few weeks; ticket sales will end on July 24th.

Rockport Lobsterfest

Posted by Andy Maddox on Jul 20, 2019

The Rockport Rotary Club’s annual Lobsterfest is a unique outdoor dining and fundraising event at the Legion Bandstand, serving boiled lobster, clam chowder and more.

The Lobsterfest takes place on Saturday, August 10, 3-7 PM (rain or shine), at the American Legion Hall Bandstand at scenic Back Beach in Rockport, MA. Tickets are $35 and include Hot Boiled Lobster, Clam Chowder, Corn-on-the-Cob, Roll, Watermelon & Soda /Water. There will also be a cash menu of burgers, hot dogs, chips, beer & wine. Live entertainment by “Two Weeks from Everywhere.”

Advanced tickets are recommended, and are available at: John Tarr Store, Village Silversmith or from any Rockport Rotarian or visit www.rockportrotary.org. Proceeds to benefit Rockport Rotary Club Community and International Service Projects.

The Lobsterfest will be followed by Rockport Illuminations’ annual fireworks show, and festive lanterns will be displayed throughout the town all weekend for the occasion. Come for the entire weekend and enjoy the fun!

Gloucester Pancake Breakfast

Posted by Maggie Howard on Jul 20, 2019

The Rotary Club of Gloucester MA will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, August 17, 2019, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Stage Fort Park, located on Hough Avenue in Gloucester, MA. This popular event takes place concurrently with the Gloucester Waterfront Festival, which is sponsored by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and is held in Stage Fort Park on Saturday-Sunday, August 17-18.

Tickets for the Pancake Breakfast are $8 per person, $5 for children aged six and under, and are now available online or from any Gloucester Rotarian and at the offices of Horvitz & Frisch, P.C., located at 128 Main Street in Gloucester. Tickets will also be available on the morning of the breakfast.

Chelsea Honors Past Presidents

Posted by Bruce Mauch on Jul 20, 2019

The Rotary Club of Chelsea recently honored their past presidents at a luncheon meeting. Eighteen past presidents attended the luncheon hosted at the Homewood Suites Boston in Chelsea. Past President Allan I. Alpert was the most senior past president having held the office in the 1977 – 1978 Rotary year.

Memorial Gifts to Honor PDG Bob Wood

Posted by Joan Arsenault on Jul 15, 2019

We have received questions about how individuals and clubs can make memorial gifts in honor of PDG Bob Wood.

Susan Wood has asked that no flowers be sent. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in the name of Robert C. Wood to the Annual Fund/Share Program of the Rotary Foundation. Checks should be sent to Liz Cullen, District Foundation Chair, 283 Wethersfield Street, Rowley, MA 01969. Please note on the check: In memory of DG Bob Wood.

A Celebration of Life will occur at the end of the summer or early fall and details will be forthcoming once known.

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?

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.

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.

If you want some guidelines on creating stories, please read more!

Rotary District 7930 eBulletin July 22, 2019

Rotary District 7930 eBulletin
July 22, 2019