Rotary District 7930 eBulletin
August 26, 2024

 
Belle Isle Commits $2K to Rotaplast Mission
The Belle Isle Club, home of DG Tom Hankard, was so impressed with the vision and details of the upcoming Rotaplast Mission presented by DG Tom and Past DG Terry Rezendes Curran that they easily proposed and passed a motion to donate $2000 towards this most noble endeavor.
 
The Belle Isle Club considers itself the "Little Engine That Could", we are not the biggest Club in District 7930, but we are ALL HEART and if WE can do it the rest of the Clubs in District 7930 can do it too! Let's get it done! 
Volunteer at Reading's Fall Street Faire
Reading Rotary is proud to present the 16th Annual Reading Fall Street Faire on Sunday, September 8.  Drawing thousands every year to downtown Reading, it’s one of the most beloved and largest events in the area.  
 
Many volunteers are needed to pull off this event.   Any neighboring Rotarians and friends who can lend a hand will be greatly appreciated.  If you can, please sign up to help.  We will have well over 100 booths, entertainment on 3 stages, lots of amusements, food, beer garden, children's activities, and lots of fun.  
 
To volunteer sign up at this link.  Or contact Tim Kelley with any questions or visit the RFSF website for information.
 
Please come to the Reading Fall Street Faire on September 8.  The Faire runs from noon to 5 pm in downtown Reading.  
 
Newburyport Fashion Show Sept. 17

Join us for a night of Fun, Fashion and Fundraising!  Our third annual Fashion Show to benefit the Rotary Club of Newburyport will showcase Fall and Holiday styles on the Main Stage!!  September 17, 2024.

This years’ event offers 2 ticket options. VIP tickets include early admission, pre-show reception, and swag bag!! Limit 50 tickets.

General admission tickets get you into the show! 50/50 raffle tickets and other fun surprises will be offered throughout the evening.

$75 for VIP Reception.  $45 General Admission.

For tickets and info click here.


 
Rotaractor Patel Participates in National Conference
Nishant Patel, a dedicated Rotaractor from the Rotaract Club of Boston, recently attended the Ascension Conference (AscenCon 2024) in Chicago, held during the second weekend of August 2024. This gathering, known as Ascension, is a Multi-District Information Organization (MDIO) where Rotaract Clubs from the mid-northeast of America, alongside several South American countries and the Caribbean Islands, come together to exchange insights on Rotaract operations, changes, and goals. The MDIO directly reports to Rotary International, making it a significant platform for fostering collaboration and innovation among Rotaractors.  Rotaract is Rotary for members aged 18 to 35.  D7930 has two Rotaract clubs:  Boston Rotatact and Endicott Rotract.
 
Rotaract District 7930, represented by Nishant, proudly announced its successful application to join the Ascension MDIO Rotaract Network. With this approval, Nishant will soon coordinate an onboarding call with the Ascension team to formalize their participation.
 
AscenCon 2024 was a vibrant and inspiring event filled with opportunities for learning, networking, and cultural immersion. Nishant had the privilege of connecting with passionate Rotaractors and Rotarians, learning from distinguished speakers, and engaging in interactive discussions that enriched the collective experience of all attendees.
 
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BBR's Rita Shah Receives President's Award
Burlington Breakfast Rotary proudly reports that Past President and current Co-President Rita Shah has been recognized by President Biden with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service.  
 
Anshu Bakshi, former Director of Friends of Indian Senior Citizens (FISCO), recently informed the members of BBR: 
 
We are writing this message to inform our Indian community and to express my heartfelt congratulations to our esteemed founder, Ms. Rita Shah, for being awarded the President Volunteer Service Award. This prestigious recognition is a testament to her hard work, dedication and passion in the field of social work.
 
Ms. Shah's contributions have made a significant impact on society, and her tireless efforts have been felt by many. She has worked diligently at Saheli, Burlington Rotary, and founded the Friends of Indian Senior Citizen organization, which aims to bring together the Asian senior community with compassion. Her selfless service, vision, and leadership have inspired countless individuals and advanced the field of social work in many ways.
 
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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 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.  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
DG Visit Salem
Hawthorne Hotel
Aug 27, 2024
5:15 PM – 6:45 PM
 
ShelterBox All-Hands Rotary Roundup
Zoom
Aug 28, 2024
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
 
AG Meeting - 6pm
Aug 28, 2024 6:00 PM
 
AG Meeting - 6pm
Zoom
Aug 28, 2024 6:00 PM
 
DG Visit Melrose
Aug 29, 2024
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
 
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