Rotary District 7930 eBulletin
August 31, 2026
 
Catastrophic Floods in Nepal
Posted by Terry Rezendes Curran on Aug 27, 2026
ShelterBox, a Rotary partner agency, is responding to devastating flash floods that have struck the Rasuwa District of northern Nepal, near the border with Tibet. The scale of this disaster is staggering. At least 389 people have been killed, and reports indicate more than 1,000 people are missing. Entire villages have been inundated, homes and buildings swept away, and roads, bridges, power, and communications infrastructure badly damaged.
 
The sudden surge of water was reportedly caused by a glacier collapse, sending mud, ice, and rock crashing into the Bhote Koshi River and through communities.
 
Our response is underway. Our team is working with partners in the region to understand the rapidly evolving situation, determine how many people have been affected, and identify the emergency shelter and essential supplies displaced families will need.
 
Support This Work.  Reports suggest thousands of people may have lost or damaged homes, and with villages scattered across remote mountainous areas and critical roads and bridges destroyed, reaching families in need will be challenging.
 
 
Newsletters Made Easy
Posted by Liz Cullen on Aug 28, 2026
Join the Membership Committee on Zoom, September 9 from 5-6 pm for our September Membership Meeting.  The topic is:  Club Newsletters Made Easy.
 
This topic is by popular demand from the attendees at our Membership Webinar in August.  Learn about how to use ClubRunner to create and distribute newsletters to enhance your outreach both to members and to the community. 
 
Experienced newsletter writers will share their tips and tricks.
 
Register here.  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Rotary Leadership Institute NEA Annual Meeting
Posted by Diana Kiesel on Aug 27, 2026
August 15, 2026 | East Longmeadow, MA
 
The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a multi-district, grassroots leadership development program designed to strengthen Rotary knowledge and leadership skills. Founded in 1992, RLI provides Rotarians with a unique opportunity for quality education through interactive sessions led by trained facilitators, while encouraging participants to share their experiences and learn from one another.
 
District 7930 was well represented at the Rotary Leadership Institute of Northeast America (RLI NEA) Annual Meeting by Jean Leider (Andover), RLI Graduate; Joan Arsenault (Ipswich-Rowley), Executive Director of RLI NEA and 7930 Past District Governor; Peter Majane (Reading), 7930 RLI Site Chair; Lori Karas (Peabody), RLI Regional Vice Chair and 7930 Past District Governor; and Gail Ralston (Andover), RLI Graduate.
 
Jean Leider was especially excited to reconnect with her RLI Level 1 facilitator, Bernadette Kucharczuk of New Jersey, who led a presentation on Marketing Tips for Your RLI during the annual meeting.
 
RLI continues to provide Rotarians with valuable opportunities to build leadership skills, expand their Rotary knowledge, and connect with fellow Rotarians across the region.
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Discover Rotary Day
Posted by Linda Turcotte on Aug 24, 2026

 

Our Discover Rotary Day is coming up on Thursday, September 3rd, and I’m asking every Beverly Rotary member to help us make it a success!

We have a terrific guest speaker, Nancy Frates, whose story and connection to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and Mom of the late Pete Frates make this a wonderful opportunity to introduce people to Rotary and show them who we are, what we do, and the impact we make in our community.

My challenge to each of you: invite ONE person to join us! Think of a friend, colleague, neighbor, business associate, or community member who might enjoy learning more about Rotary. A personal invitation can go a long way.
 
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Greater Salem NH Rotary Club Annual Golf Tourney
Posted by Maria Bertolone on Aug 27, 2026
The Greater Salem NH Rotary Club is hosting our annual golf tournament on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Windham Country Club, and we’d love to have you join us. If you are interested in participating, please see this link for all the details on registration, sponsorship opportunities and event information.

All proceeds benefit the five communities we proudly serve:  Salem, Atkinson, Hampstead, Pelham and Windham NH.

Come out for a great day of golf, fun, and community support! We hope to see you there. Please share and help us spread the word.
Connecting the World One Flag at at Time
Posted by Rosie Tan Segil on Aug 27, 2026
While flag exchanges might feel like a forgotten classic to some, Marblehead Rotary's newer members are bringing it back in a big way—and proving just how small our global network of 45,000+ clubs really is.
 
Recently, new member Anne Stevenson packed our club flag for a trip to England and visited the Rotary Club of Boston St. Botolph in Lincolnshire, completing a banner swap with Club President Kathleen Bryant (pictured).
 
The exchange carried incredible history: most of the Puritans who founded Boston, MA, hailed from Boston, Lincolnshire, and attended St. Botolph’s Church. Among them was Anne’s 10th great-grandfather, Rev. John Cotton, who served as vicar there for 21 years before emigrating to New England.
 
Of course, the moment wasn't without a little lighthearted irony—handing our club banner depicting American revolutionaries over to our British hosts was quite the handoff! That's a Rotary Flag Exchange with a Twist of history.
Marblehead Harbor Welcomes Friends Forever
Posted by Linda Doliber on Aug 27, 2026
Founded by the late Rotarian Bob Raiche, Friends Forever, Inc. promotes and focuses on peace and the development of leadership skills in youth from diverse cultures. Following a 22-year tradition of support, the Marblehead Harbor Rotary recently hosted a day-long visit by a group of 16-and 17-year old Friends Forever participants and their chaperones. This year’s participants were from Northern Ireland where there are still opportunities for peaceful solutions and the growth of community in areas formerly divided by religious differences.  
 
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3 Corporate Members Become Full Wakefield Members
Posted by Amy Luckiewicz on Aug 27, 2026
The Wakefield Rotary Club is pleased to welcome three new members, all Assistant Vice President/Branch Managers with The Savings Bank: Bina Siddiqui of the Main Branch, Julie MacArthur of the Lakeside location, and Marc Skorupski of the Greenwood Branch.

The three new members are all transitioning from corporate members to full members. Each were representing The Savings Bank as a group and will now be full individual members, having experienced the value of Rotary.

Siddiqui said she was drawn to Rotary’s commitment to making a difference in the community and its spirit of service. She looks forward to participating in projects focused on economic and community development, food drives, and other initiatives.

“I am honored to be part of a group of people committed to serving others through selfless acts of service,” Siddiqui said.

 
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Upcoming Events
District Governor Visit Belle Isle
Sep 02, 2026 6:00 PM
District Governor Visit Newburyport
Sep 08, 2026 12:15 PM
District Governor Visit Arlington
Sep 09, 2026 7:45 AM
District Governor Visit Medford
Sep 09, 2026 12:00 PM
Membership Committee Meeting
Sep 09, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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