"However bad life may seem, there is always something you can do, and succeed at. While there's life, there is hope."
-Stephen Hawking
I watched the Stephen Hawking movie Theory of Everything a few weeks ago. At the end of the film, Stephen says to a lecture audience, "While there's life, there is hope." Hope is something I think of all the time.
It was something I thought about when I was working with victims of domestic violence and running art groups in shelters. Women would ask me what to paint. Over and over, I said paint hope.
I was continually impressed by what they created -- abstract colors, landscapes with the sun rising, self-portraits. Every creation was a statement.
Hope is what I dedicate my life to. I give homeless and disabled artists an avenue to sell their work and share their stories: to share their hope.
People think that my goal is to give hope to homeless and disabled individuals. In reality, I simply am a middleman as they share their hope with the world. These artists inspire others by starting a movement of celebrating strengths. These artists show the general public that despite what you are facing, you have something to contribute.
Does your club plan to apply for a District or Global Grant in 2015-2016 Rotary year? Are you hoping to host a Global Scholar or submit a name for a Service Above Self Scholarship? If so, then ALL PRESIDENTS-ELECT MUST ATTEND A QUALIFICATION SEMINAR or send a proxy, per Rotary International and District Governor-Elect David, in order for your club to be qualified. Our District 7930 also suggests that 1 other member of the club also attends.
The final Qualifications Seminar this year will be Thursday, May 21st
at the Salem Five Bank in Salem, MA 6pm-9pm.
To register for the Qualifications Seminar, please either: Register here for the Grants Qualifications Seminar!
or email David Manzior Ingrid Brownwith the names of attendees and club.
All attendees must be registered by Tuesday, May 19th.
If you have already qualified but not yet submitted your Memorandum of Understanding, please do so before June 1, 2015 to Ingrid Brown at icybee@verizon.net or fax to (888)858-8015.
Let’s all work to Do Good In The World through The Rotary Foundation!
Posted by David Gardner
IS YOUR CLUB LOGO RI COMPLIANT?
Rotary International has created an online tool to help clubs create new club logos that are guaranteed to match the new brand guidelines. This is a very quick and easy way to update your logo for use on your website, in your email signatures, in your social media posts and in all printed materials including apparel.
Go to rotary.org and click on MyRotary in the top banner. Then click on Manage in the white ribbon, then select Logos in the blue box under Brand Center. You will need to either create a user login or if you have already done so, login to the portal. Once you have reached this point you will be able to access all of the Rotary logos including The Rotary Foundation, Youth Programs and also the tool to create your clubs logo. Please click on the button Club Logo Template which will bring you to the tool. You have several choices on formatting but the primary one will be presented initially. If the name of your club would be awkward, you can choose one of the other options. You can save it as a pdf or as a jpg or both.
Posted by Martha Holden
2015-16 DISTRICT MANAGED GRANTS
It is time to plan your District Managed Grants projects for 2015-16! Effective grant projects address an identified need in the community and involve the active participation of club members. Projects must address one of the 6 Areas of Rotary Focus. All projects should actively benefit the target community for a sustained period. The District will match $1/$1 club, up to $3,000 for local projects and up to $5,000 for international projects. Travel grants are also available for individual Rotarians who travel to other countries for humanitarian causes. Please check the District Website for applications and guidelines.
To download a District Managed Grant Application click here! Applications will be accepted from July 1 to August 31, 2015.
To be eligible, your club is required to send the President-elect or proxy and one other member to a District Grants Qualification Session. This is a great opportunity to ask questions of the District Foundation Committee reps and to speak with fellow Rotarians about their experiences with successful projects. If you weren’t able to fulfill this obligation on May 2, please check the District Website for another opportunity on May 21. This will be the final opportunity this year.
If you need assistance in planning your grant, please contact Martha Holden at holden@noblenet.org.
Posted by Laurie Russell
WIN A 3-NIGHT GETAWAY ON MARTHA'S VINEYARD
Can't join us at our annual Golf Tournament fundraiser on May 18? You still have an opportunity to bid on this exclusive silent auction item, "The Complete Island Retreat," and enjoy a 3 night stay for up to 8 guests in West Chop, Martha's Vineyard. View the complete description HERE.
Details:
4 BEDROOM - 4 BATH
Value: $2500.00 - $4,000.00 (depending on dates)
Value based on per night + applicable Fees
Available Dates: Sept-Oct. 2015 or May 15-June 14, 2016 (some dates excepted)
Minimum Opening Bid: $1,500.00
If you would like to place a bid send email with contact info to: jackkean@comcast.net
Deadline for online bidding is Sunday, May 17, 2015.
Posted by Dennis O'Hara
STONEHAM STAR AUDITIONS START THIS WEEK!
Dust off your instruments, shine your dancing shoes, and get ready to sing your favorite tune, because the Rotary Club of Stoneham is hosting the seventh annual talent competition Stoneham Star and invites you to showcase your special act! Singers, dancers, jugglers, musicians, and anyone with an interesting talent are invited to audition to become the 2015 Stoneham Star. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place in the competition; first place also receives the distinction of “Stoneham Star."
Auditions will take place on Thursday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 20 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Sunday, May 17 from Noon until 5:00PM. at Stoneham TV, 53 Central Street, Stoneham, Massachusetts. Your 15-minute audition time slot must be scheduled in advance; the audition fee is $10.00 per act. Proceeds from the competition will benefit Stoneham’s new Interact Club and the charitable efforts of the Rotary Club of Stoneham.
The finalists will perform on the main stage of the Stoneham Theatre on Tuesday, June 9 at 7:00 PM in front of local judges and a live audience. The show will be recorded for cablecast and online streaming by Stoneham TV. Audience Tickets for the performance will be $10.00 for children, students, and seniors; and $15.00 for adults.
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"However bad life may seem, there is always something you can do, and succeed at. While there's life, there is hope."
Does your club plan to apply for a District or Global Grant in 2015-2016 Rotary year? Are you hoping to host a Global Scholar or submit a name for a Service Above Self Scholarship? If so, then ALL PRESIDENTS-ELECT MUST ATTEND A QUALIFICATION SEMINAR or send a proxy, per Rotary International and District Governor-Elect David, in order for your club to be qualified. Our District 7930 also suggests that 1 other member of the club also attends.
Go to rotary.org and click on MyRotary in the top banner. Then click on Manage in the white ribbon, then select Logos in the blue box under Brand Center. You will need to either create a user login or if you have already done so, login to the portal. Once you have reached this point you will be able to access all of the Rotary logos including The Rotary Foundation, Youth Programs and also the tool to create your clubs logo. Please click on the button Club Logo Template which will bring you to the tool. You have several choices on formatting but the primary one will be presented initially. If the name of your club would be awkward, you can choose one of the other options. You can save it as a pdf or as a jpg or both.
It is time to plan your District Managed Grants projects for 2015-16! 
Dust off your instruments, shine your dancing shoes, and get ready to sing your favorite tune, because the Rotary Club of Stoneham is hosting the seventh annual talent competition Stoneham Star and invites you to showcase your special act! Singers, dancers, jugglers, musicians, and anyone with an interesting talent are invited to audition to become the 2015 Stoneham Star. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place in the competition; first place also receives the distinction of “Stoneham Star."
