District 7930 eBulletin

February 13, 2018

District Engagement Party

Posted by David Gardner on Feb 12, 2018

You are invited to the District Engagement Party!
Come help build better clubs on Thursday, February 15th!

Register here!

Right on the heels of our tremendously successful Welcome Party for new Rotarians, it seems appropriate to continue to build on the excitement and vibrancy with all our members. This Thursday, February 15th, there will be an opportunity for you to network with other members and the district leadership and learn about some of the great ideas clubs are doing that is truly Making a Difference.

We have arranged the following short presentations:

Scott Lush of the Rotary Club of Downtown Boston will be sharing his approach to recruiting powerful speakers that attract members and non-members alike, how he markets these as events and the results that their club has achieved in membership development as a result. By the way, they are up 7 members!
Cushing Titcomb of the Rotary Club of Ipswich will share their success with their Satellite Club, how it has generated a deeper connection to current members that enjoy the evening format, attracted service members. He will also provide a glimpse into their 25 Days of Giving during the holidays and how that project engaged a high percentage of members. Would you believe that Ipswich is up 6 members so far this year!
Al Ruthazer of the Rotary Club of Andover will provide an overview of how their Andover Cares initiative has received tremendous response from their community in their effort to Make a Difference in the opioid crisis. The side benefits of tackling such a big issue is the public perception of their club, the ability to engage community leaders, and thus attract new members and allies in service. You guessed it, they have added 5 new members.
The Rotary Club of Manchester-Essex will display the visuals the club created through a district public image mini-grant based on the People of Action Campaign. These were used in a social media campaign and as posters around town promoting the great work that Rotary does locally and internationally. Can you believe that they have added a remarkable 14 new members already this year?

These are just a few of the presentations that will be made on Thursday and in the coming months. It would be fantastic if every club could send one representative to the meeting. I promise that it will be worth your time. One idea might build momentum that will add new members, new ideas, new challenges and increased impact.

Do you have an idea to share that is reinventing Rotary in your community? Call or email me and we will get you a time slot at an upcoming meeting.

We all have so much to share with each other that will help propel Rotary into the next century. How will you contribute?

We will be meeting at the McLane Middleton Law Center at 300 Tradecenter, 7th Floor in Woburn, MA, 6-8 pm. Register here!

Rotary to Host Showcase in Conjunction with the World Peace & Understanding Dinner

Posted by David Gardner on Feb 06, 2018

World Peace and
Understanding Dinner
& Showcase
Wednesday,
February 28, 2018
Showcase 3-5 pm
Dinner 6-9 pm
Doubletree by Hilton
Danvers, MA

Register Here

It is with great excitement that I formally announce our Premiere Sponsor for the World Peace & Understanding Dinner with the Showcase focused on the Opioid Crisis. Lahey Health has agreed to invest $5,000 in this initiative which will include funding the Showcase, Two Complimentary Tickets for Dinner to Showcase Exhibitors, a Short Presentation at Dinner and the funding of Ten $250 Mini-Grants offered to Rotary Clubs willing to match for projects focused on the Opioid Crisis. The list of qualifying projects will be available in the next week or two and the application will be available prior to the event.

Our keynote speaker will be Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan and she will share her view of this overwhelming threat, what is being done in the public and private spheres and what we, as Rotarians, can do to Make a Difference.

Prior to dinner there will be a Showcase with organizations that are dedicated to reducing and hopefully eliminating addiction and you will have an opportunity to volunteer your vocational talents to help them achieve success.

The time is now for all of us to step up and Make a Difference! How will you help bring about peace?

Register Here

Learn more about our keynote speaker, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan here!

Rotary Summit at Mount Washington - May 4-6, 2018

Posted by David Gardner on Feb 11, 2018

Will you be among those who will be part of history as five districts around New England gather at the beautiful Mount Washington Hotel for the year end celebration for the 2017-2018 Rotary year?

There are already 425 registered and we have space for another 100-150, maybe more. Although there are only a few rooms left at the Mount Washington Lodge, there are many 2-5 bedroom townhouses that are part of the Mount Washington campus as well as many other properties in the area including hotels, ski lodges and private homes. Once registered, you can visit the website that manages the Mount Washington properties or check out Airbnb for a host of other options.

Imagine meeting Rotarians and friends from the states and provinces that these district serve, including Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Quebec. The international flair will be similar to the International Convention but on a smaller scale. All of the benefits will be present and a wide array of programming to support you and your club in building the future of Rotary. Keynote speakers, including Ian Riseley, President of Rotary International, and other amazing people who exemplify the Power of One. Come hear and interact with our keynote speakers, participate in active discussion at the roundtable breakouts on Saturday afternoon, package meals in our service project led by youth from our YSE, Interact and Rotaract programs, enjoy the great lineup of entertainment throughout the weekend and mostly, share your passions with other Rotarians who are always Making a Difference.

Visit the Summit website by clicking here! Or, if you are ready, register here!

Don't forget to check out the alternative lodging options here!

7th Annual Taste of Metro North

Posted by Brian Snell on Feb 12, 2018

The Rotary Club of Reading will host its 7th Annual Taste of Metro North. This family friendly event will take place at Reading Memorial High School Field House on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 5:30 - 7:30. Restaurants from Saugus to Burlington to Andover and of course Reading will share favorite items from their menus. Attendees are guaranteed to leave with their appetites fully satisfied.

Guests can purchase their tickets online at tasteofmetronorth.com at the discounted price of $25 per person, or $50 for a family consisting of two adults and minor children. Tickets at the door are also available for the price of $30 pp/$60 family. In addition to a wide variety of restaurants, students from the Reading system will be providing an array of entertainment.

Don't miss this great annual event where you will see lots of old friends and maybe make some new ones.

DA Marian Ryan - Keynote Speaker at World Peace & Understanding Dinner

Posted on Feb 08, 2018

World Peace and
Understanding Dinner
Wednesday
February 28, 6-9 pm
DoubleTree by Hilton
Boston North Shore
50 Ferncroft Road
Danvers, MA 01923

Keynote Speaker: Marian Ryan
District Attorney, Middlesex County

Register Here

Elected to office in 2014, Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan represents the Commonwealth’s largest county with 54 towns and cities and 26 colleges in urban, suburban, and rural areas, comprising over one quarter of the population of Massachusetts.

District Attorney Ryan is a career prosecutor with significant courtroom experience having prosecuted many of Middlesex County’s most complex and challenging cases. She is a talented appellate attorney and has briefed and argued more than 40 cases in the Massachusetts Appeals Court and Supreme Judicial Court. As District Attorney, she is responsible for the prosecution of approximately 40,000 cases a year.

From her experience she has learned that as important as prosecution is, prevention is equally as important and leads to a better outcome. She is a recognized expert on developing and creating innovative solutions that are defined by not simply getting involved after a criminal act has occurred but instead taking meaningful steps to stop crime before it happens.