Rotary District 7930 eBulletin
October 13, 2025

 
Nominations Closing Soon for District Governor '28-29
Nominations for District Governor for 2028-29 are being accepted starting September 1, 2025.  Deadline to submit nominations: Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
 
This important individual leads and supports the clubs in the district by inspiring and motivating them to Do Good in the World!  All clubs are encouraged to propose suitable candidates who meet the qualifications to serve.  One of these requirements is that at the time of taking office, must have been a past president of a club, completed seven years of membership in one or more clubs, and to have attended governors-elect training seminar and International Assembly.  If you feel that your club has such a leader among your members, please consider nominating them to help fulfill Rotary's ongoing missions.
 
The nomination form can be downloaded here.  In addition to the nomination form, please include a Rotary-focused resume of the candidate, as well as the candidate's vision statement of what they would like to accomplish for our district in their year as district governor. Completed nomination forms and the additional documents should be sent to DG Pooja Singla.
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    Honor a Military Veteran Hero at Bob Wood Heroes' Event
    PDG Bob Wood Memorial Heroes' Celebration is November 12 at the Andover Country Club 5:30 pm.   Clubs are asked to honor a Hero, who for this event must be a Military Veteran or in Active Service in the Military.  Hero may be a Rotarian or non-Rotarian.
     
    Here is the link to register attendance for the event.  Please register your Military Veteran Hero/PHF and any guests that may be coming.  Your club will be responsible for payment for your honoree and any guests.
     
    Special guests are:
    RI Director Chris Etienne
    US Representative Seth Moulton
    And guest speaker:  Retired Brigadier General Jack Hammond from Home Base
     
    Please consider cancelling your meeting the week of November 12. 
     
    Hero Submission.  Please use this form to submit your Rotary Club's Veteran/Military hero for our Rotary. This information will be used for the slideshow to be shown during the event, so it is vitally important that we receive your Hero Submission no later than October 15th, 2025! Military Hero Submission Form.
     
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    PolioPLUS Society Challenge
    October 24 is World Polio Day.  It is a great time to join the PolioPLUS Society (PPS)
     
    Originally started in our district by PDG Alexander Falk, PDG Joan Arsenault and PDG Ingrid Brown, the PPS now enters its fourth year in our district under the leadership of DG Pooja Singla and DRFC Anne Lewis, and we invite you all to join this year to help in our new PolioPlus Society Challenge that we have begun together with a dozen other districts in the Northeast. 
     

    What is the PolioPlus Society? 

    In an effort to increase sustainable giving, the PolioPlus Society was formed to encourage Rotarians to commit to a minimum of $100 per year to the PolioPlus Fund until polio is eradicated from the face of the earth. Society members receive a special PolioPlus Society pin and a certificate.
     
    Joining the PolioPlus Society is just one way Rotarians can show their support for Rotary’s largest initiative.
     

     

     
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    Importance of our Brand in Public Image
    Why is Rotary Public Image and consistent Branding important?  Public Image is the opinion that people have of an organization based on its actions.
     
    Rotarians do so much amazing work in their communities: we build houses for homeless; we plant trees to protect the shores from destruction; organize educational camps for low-income families; we fight Polio; we volunteer at senior homes; and so much more.  If the majority of public is not aware of the great job Rotarians do in their communities how can we expect them to join and support us in our efforts?

    Rotary’s public image is shaped by what and how we talk about Rotary, how we present what we do in our communities, and how often. If we are not telling those Rotary’s stories to the public, their impressions are often made up of half-truths or not made up at all. It’s weakening our brand and harming our public image.

    Strong Rotary’s public image motivates public to support our efforts and projects; inspires to get involved; engages new members, volunteers, and partners; attracts new donors; and positively distinguishes Rotary from other servicing opportunities.

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    Greater Salem NH Annual Golf Tournament
    The Greater Salem NH Rotary Club successfully completed its annual golf tournament at the Windham Country Club. This event attracted a significant number of enthusiastic golfers, all of whom enjoyed ideal weather conditions throughout the day, contributing to the overall positive atmosphere.

    As expressed by Jamie Santo, the club's first President, "There was a great deal of camaraderie with community business folks connecting over a great event." The tournament provided an excellent opportunity for members of the community to come together, strengthen relationships, and celebrate shared interests in a friendly and welcoming environment.

    The tournament drew a large group of participants who enjoyed perfect weather while fostering strong community connections and camaraderie. Attendees bonded over a successful and enjoyable day of golf, making the event memorable for everyone involved.
    Funds raised from the tournament will support fuel assistance and holiday gift cards for the five communities the club serves: Salem, Atkinson, Hampstead, Pelham, and Windham, NH.
    Ipswich-Rowley Brings Cheer in a Bag 
    Ipswich-Rowley Rotarians continued a tradition with the Open Door of bringing cheer and laughter in a full bag of everything needed for a joyful birthday party of eight children. Birthday-in-a-Bag!
     
    For four years, Rotarians have packed 25 bags for re-distribution at the Gloucester-based food pantry. Each bag, tied with colorful ribbons, contained – Happy Birthday Banner, Cake Mix, Can of Frosting, Birthday Cake Candles, Plates, Flat Ware, Cups, Napkins, Tablecloth, Party Hats, Party Noise Makers, Party Games to Play, and a full Bag of Candy.
     
    Children’s birthday celebrations add additional stress to families already experiencing food insecurity. This Ipswich-Rowley Rotary donation of laughter and joy in a bag hopefully adds a day filled with fun for all!
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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 Official Club Visit - Parkway
    West on Center
    Oct 14, 2025
    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
     
    DG Nominations Due Deadline
    Oct 15, 2025
     
    DG Official Club Visit - Swampscott
     Mission On The Bay
    Oct 15, 2025 12:15 PM
     
    PDG Council meeting
    Red Tavern
    Oct 15, 2025 6:00 PM
     
    DG Official Club Visit - Peabody
    Red's Kitchen and Tavern
    Oct 16, 2025
    7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
     
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