The main event at the recent Rotary International's International Assembly attended by District Governor-Elect Tom Hankard in Orlando, Florida, is the unveiling of Rotary's annual theme.

International President-Elect Stephanie A. Urchick announced "The Magic of Rotary" is our theme for next year.

Stephanie recalled how on a service trip, to the Dominican Republic a boy who saw clean water coming out of a new water filter called out to Stephanie for her to show him that "magic" again.  Watch a short video of the announcement. 

The Magic of Rotary will also be the final annual theme as Rotary International transitions to multi-year themes for both internal and external use. 

The Belle Isle Rotary and Parkway Rotary Clubs are very excited to be gearing up for our 2nd Annual Be Bold-Get Cold Plunge to be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024. The doors will open at 9am and the plunge will take place at 11am (which is high tide and there is a ramp we walk down and plunge from!)

Like last year, which was a rousing and fun success bringing together many Rotary Clubs in District 7930, the event will be held at the East Boston Yacht Club, 1 Rice Street, East Boston, MA 02128. There is plenty of parking and of course there will be plenty of refreshments and fun for all. Hope to see you there! 

 

Come to plunge or just to cheer.  Lots of food (potluck) and fun.  Drinks/mimosas (cash bar).  Grill to be fired up.  Raffles and prizes.

 

To download flyer, click here.

 

RSVP to Joe Steffano, Vera Carducci, Tom Hankard or Terry Rezendes Curran.

It’s that time of year again! We are excited to share RYLA 2024 will be taking place May 17th-19th at Camp Rotary in Boxford, MA. We are ready for this year’s group of students to experience a full weekend of learning, discovering, and connecting with each other. With how busy the end of year can be, make sure to save the date for RYLA 2024 before your schedule fills up!

For more information or any questions, please reach out to RYLA Lead Christina Harris or view the RYLA page on our website.

The Rotary Club of Chelsea welcomed its newest member, Allison Gamble. Allison works for North Suffolk Community Services in Advancement and Grants. She was sworn in by Past President Allan I. Alpert and welcomed by President Almi Abeyta. 

In our latest fundraiser, the Beverly Rotary Club conducted an online auction, raffling off only one item: a trip to LA to see the Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre, with a 2-night hotel stay.  The winner at two minutes before the closing time was Jen Lapan.  She bid on it for her daughter and roommate, who are studying in the theatre department in college. The two girls took off on their adventure and stayed in the hotel right near the Peacock Theatre.  Reports from mom to us are that they had a blast. They hobnobbed with the stars on the Red Carpet. They did some sightseeing and visited Hollywood emmy museums. The city life at night was great too. Our club obtained the tickets from a member's son who works in Los Angeles. Thanks to him, we were thrilled to bring happiness to these young ladies, and simultaneously we raised money toward our projects this year. You can tell from the photo below that it was a trip to remember!  And the winner is.......everyone!!!