The President’s asked and DG Dave responded. We’re bringing back the District Membership Forum as an event. This will allow Presidents, President-elects, membership chairs and others to focus on membership alone, with no distractions.
The event will feature two break-out sessions. Session # 1 is entitled “Young Professionals: How to attract, engage and retain them.” The panelists will be Christa Papavasiliou, Past President Boston Rotaract, Chris Baker, current President of the Evening Boston Downtown Club, and Joe Fiorello, Vice President of the Belle Isle Rotary Club. This panel is not only speaking on the subject, THEY LIVE IT!
Session # 2 is entitled “Membership Initiatives” , focusing on how to increase membership. Corporate Initiatives will be discussed by Lisa Healy of the Burlington Club, Satellite Club Initiatives will be discussed by Immediate Past President Brad Clark of the Ipswich Club, Service Club Initiatives will be discussed by Immediate Past President Anne Lewis of the Rockport Club, and Non-Profit Initiatives will be discussed by District Executive Secretary John Ferguson. These are the folks that not only took it upon themselves to work on these initiatives but have accomplished them in their own Clubs. Some might call them the experts!
It will be a motivating experience on October 4th at the Hilton, Boston North, 2 Forbes Road, Woburn. To reserve your spot, or spots, click Membership Forumhere and register. If you need help registering, just contact District Registrar Tom Hankard here!
Is your club planning a great community project this year? Consider applying for matching funds from D7930! So far. the District has approved funding to support projects that address literacy and technology in schools, ADA equipment in a local park, emergency preparedness kits for seniors and small economic development projects. These types of projects provide great benefit to our communities, enhance the visibility of Rotary on a local level and provide the opportunity for clubs to demonstrate Rotary "ideals in action" for the benefit of attracting valuable new club members.
If your club's project falls into at least one of the 6 Areas of Focus, is a new project for your club, will involve broad participation by members, and will be complete by May 15, 2016, you may want to consider this matching grant opportunity.
District DMG Sub-Committee Chair Martha Holden is happy to answer any questions you might have, or guide you through the application process. If your club submitted an application for funding, you may submit a second project for consideration. Please contact Martha at holden@noblenet.org for more information.
Vanessa Silveira was honored at the dinner as Rotarian of the Year. Mel Babner was honored with a Light Up Rotary Plaque for all of his efforts on behalf of Rotary.
The following Paul Harris Fellowship awards were made: Bob Wood, PHF+10 and Member of the Paul Harris Society; Gary Epstein, Peggy Pedro and Brian McHugh, all PHF+5; Herb Harris, PHF+3; Martha Holden and Vanessa Silveira, PHF +2; Dan Vassallo and Kathryn Coggeshall, initial PHF.
Honored for their perfect attendance were Mel Babner, 46 years; Herb Harris, 16 years; Peggy Pedro, 13 years; Loring Merrow, 10 years; Cathy Gravel, 10 years; Bob Wood, 6 years; Martha Holden, 5 years; Brian McHugh, 2 years; Alyse Barbash, 1 year.
Hamilton-Wenham Rotary continued its support of the town's Council on Aging with a contribution this summer allowing the Council to purchase a new treadmill for their facility. Hamilton Council on Aging chair Mimi Fanning accepted a small token of Rotary generosity from Hamilton-Wenham President Rick Sweeney, for the purchase of their new treadmill.
On Saturday, August 29th, the Wilmington Rotary Club hosted a Community Ice Bucket Challenge. As August has been designated National Ice Bucket Challenge Month, the club opened "the Challenge" to all residents. On a beautiful bright sunny Saturday morning almost 200 people came to Rotary Park to donate to ALS ongoing research and douse themselves with buckets of ice cold water. Among the participants were members of a local dance studio, groups honoring Wilmington residents who had ALS, the entire Billerica High School Varsity Soccer team and members of the Wilmington Rotary Club.
Rotarians Jeff Hull, Margaret Cavanaugh and Michael Champoiux at the Ice Bucket Challenge
The Greater Salem Rotary Club has had an exciting summer! This summer marked the first season that the Club formed a team for the Rotary District 7930 softball league. Home games were played at Palmer Field in Salem NH. The team managed to win the championship in their very first season! Congratulations to all who played. In addition, the Club welcomed Adam Cote to the Club. The Greater Salem Rotary Club meets Fridays at 7:30am at the Atkinson Country Club.
Jim D’Amico, Nick Czifrik, Chris Dillon, Adam Cote
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Your District Public Image Committee is proud to announce its first Public Image Mini Grant! The purpose of the grant is to improve the visibility of your club and its public image. This is a matching grant of up to $250 and applications are due by November 1, 2015. Details of the grant and the easy 1-page application are attached. Please direct any questions to Amy at rotary7930publicimage@yahoo.com or 781-588-0257.
The District is happy to invest funds into clubs and we hope that your club considers submitting a grant application!
Click here to download the mini grant application.
Is your club planning a great community project this year? Consider applying for matching funds from D7930! So far. the District has approved funding to support projects that address literacy and technology in schools, ADA equipment in a local park, emergency preparedness kits for seniors and small economic development projects. These types of projects provide great benefit to our communities, enhance the visibility of Rotary on a local level and provide the opportunity for clubs to demonstrate Rotary "ideals in action" for the benefit of attracting valuable new club members.
Vanessa Silveira was honored at the dinner as Rotarian of the Year. Mel Babner was honored with a Light Up Rotary Plaque for all of his efforts on behalf of Rotary.
Hamilton-Wenham Rotary continued its support of the town's Council on Aging with a contribution this summer allowing the Council to purchase a new treadmill for their facility. 
On Saturday, August 29th, the Wilmington Rotary Club hosted a Community Ice Bucket Challenge. As August has been designated National Ice Bucket Challenge Month, the club opened "the Challenge" to all residents. On a beautiful bright sunny Saturday morning almost 200 people came to Rotary Park to donate to ALS ongoing research and douse themselves with buckets of ice cold water. Among the participants were members of a local dance studio, groups honoring Wilmington residents who had ALS, the entire Billerica High School Varsity Soccer team and members of the Wilmington Rotary Club.
Your District Public Image Committee is proud to announce its first Public Image Mini Grant! The purpose of the grant is to improve the visibility of your club and its public image. This is a matching grant of up to $250 and applications are due by November 1, 2015. Details of the grant and the easy 1-page application are attached. Please direct any questions to Amy at 
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