Rotary eBulletin (Sep 18, 2023) (Sep 18, 2023)

Rotary District 7930 eBulletin
September 18, 2023

The Things a District Governor will do to Raise $$ for the Rotary Foundation!

Posted by Andy Maddox on Sep 16, 2023

On Friday, September 29th at the Zone Learning to Lead training in Toronto, Lori Karas, our District Governor, will Bounce for the Foundation!

This event raises money for the Rotary Foundation and supports the good work we do locally and around the globe. Help Lori raise the $1,000 needed to register and participate. You can donate by clicking here.

Of course, every donation to the Rotary Foundation is tax deductible and, if you're a Rotarian, will earn you Paul Harris points.

World Mental Health Day Live Webinar

Posted by David Hart on Sep 11, 2023

Join us for a World Mental Health Day Live Webinar hosted by Zones 28 & 32,

October 10, 2023, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm on Zoom.

Panelists include RI President Gordon McInally, Zone 28 & 32 Director Drew Kessler as well as other mental health experts.

Discussions & Insights:

State of mental health in US and Canada;

How Rotarians can become engaged in addressing mental health;

Practical strategies for Districts and Clubs to reduce stigma;

Opportunities to raise awareness of mental illness and substance abuse disorder;

The importance of self-care and self-awareness, even as a busy Rotary leader.

Register early as space is limited. Register for the webinar at this link. Download event flyer here. Visit our Rotary Zone website here.

Gloucester Celebrates 100 Years with Playground Project

Posted by Tracy Arabian on Sep 12, 2023

The Rotary Club of Gloucester has a long history of supporting and maintaining the playground at Stage Fort Park. In 2005, we celebrated the Rotary International Centennial Anniversary by rebuilding the children's park. In 2023, for our centennial anniversary, we have entered phase 2 of the project--at a cost of $200,000!

For more information, visit Gloucester's 100th Anniversary Project page.

Artists Needed for Cambridge's Chalk on the Walk

Posted by Karen Saltiel on Sep 12, 2023

Chalk on the Walk is The Rotary Club of Cambridge’s Annual Fundraiser. It is the Harvard Square version of an Italian street painting festival. The event is at Harvard Square's Oktoberfest on October 8th.

We are looking for artists to do a chalk street drawing. Participation is FREE. Families, kids individuals or teams can participate. It's about having fun. All talent levels are enthusiastically welcomed!

Download Artist Participation Form here. Download event flyer here.

Winchester Rotary's Annual Golf Tournament

Posted by Kurt Heisler on Sep 12, 2023

The 34th Annual Winchester Rotary Golf Tournament is October 16th at the Winchester Country Club. This tournament is held to benefit the Winchester Rotary Charitable Foundation. The fund supports numerous local charitable organizations and the national and international works of Rotary International.

Registration and more information here:

https://www.winchesterrotary.org/sitepage/golf-tournament/welcome

Wilmington Ice Bucket Challenge

Posted by Chris Neville on Sep 13, 2023

Thank you to all who participated and or contributed to our successful Ice Bucket Challenge on Saturday, August 26 and the subsequent Ice Bucket #2 last week at the High School when the Football Team and both the girls and boys Soccer teams were able to participate.

Shout-outs also go out to the Boys and Girl's Cross Country and Girl's Field Hockey Teams who joined us on August 26th along with Legacy Dance Studio and many of our local families, the Lydon family, past supporters and local residents. The participation of the athletic teams really make this a fun and entertaining experience.

Thanks to Mike Burns, for his continued involvement and organization, the High School Interact Club, the High School Custodial staff, our ice humpers, George Hooper, Jim Fennelly and Greg Sadowski, and the Fire Department for their assistance. Special thanks to Tom Pazyra for taping and editing the programs. Two short You Tube videos here should bring a smile to your face. Video 1. Video 2.

Rotary District 7930 eBulletin September 18, 2023

Rotary District 7930 eBulletin
September 18, 2023