District 7930 eBulletin

August 7, 2017


 
Elderact Supports Fraffie Welch Scholarship Fund
The Elderact Club of Swampscott and Marblehead made a donation to the Fraffie Welch Scholarship Fund in the amount of $300. Accepting the donation was Rob Deiana, President of the Rotary Club of Marblehead Harbor. Graduating seniors from Marblehead High School can apply for the Fraffie Welch Scholarship. Awards are based on the level of commitment and type of community involvement.
 
For information on the Fraffie Welch Scholarship, please visit www.rotaryclubofmarbleheadharbor.org
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Deadline Approaching for District Managed Grants

What is a District Managed Grant?
District Managed Grants (DMGs) support local and international humanitarian service projects. They are funded through a Rotary Foundation Grant awarded to District 7930. These grants are managed by the District 7930 Foundation Committee and the District Managed Grant Subcommittee. Any questions should be directed to the chairmen of these district committees.
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Rockport's 2017 LobsterFest
The Rotary Club of Rockport presents Lobsterfest 2017!
Saturday, August 12 from 3-7 PM (rain or shine)
American Legion Hall Bandstand at Scenic Back Beach-Rockport, MA
 
$25—includes Hot Boiled Lobster, Clam Chowder, Corn-on-the-Cob, Roll, Watermelon & Soda /Water. There will also be a cash menu of burgers, hot dogs, chips, beer & wine.
 
Live entertainment by “Stillhouse Down”
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Wilmington’s 3rd Annual Community Ice Bucket Challenge
August is designated “Ice Bucket Challenge Month” until a cure for A.L.S. is found. Last year’s enormous success was terrific, but further monies are needed for continuing the research into curing this hideous disease. Towards that end, the Wilmington Rotary Club will be holding the third Community Wide Ice Bucket Challenge on Saturday, August 19 at 10:00 AM. The Challenge will be held, rain or shine, at Rotary Park and everyone is welcome to come and join with Rotarians for this Challenge.

A.L.S., commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the nerve cells in the Brain and Spinal Cord, and is always fatal. Unfortunately too many of us have been visited by this disease, through family, neighbors or friends.
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Rotaplast Mission 2017
LAST CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!!
 
District 7930 announces its third annual Rotaplast mission to Cebu City, Philippines. The mission will depart on October 8, 2017 from San Francisco International Airport. We are looking for five additional non-medical volunteers to staff the mission. Jiserel,  pictured here, is one of the 114 patients from last year’s mission. You can see the transition happen this way, or before your very eyes. This is a chance to take action to change lives by helping to save smiles.
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Newburyport Celebrates Paul Harris Plus 1
Deb Andrews and Nikki Meisenheimer were awarded Paul Harris Fellow Plus-1 pins by Marion Spark, Newburport President, and Liz Cullen, District Foundation Chair.
Gloucester Annual Pancake Breakfast
The Rotary Club of Gloucester MA will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, August 19, 2017, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Stage Fort Park, located on Hough Avenue in Gloucester, MA.  
 
This popular event takes place concurrently with the Gloucester Waterfront Festival, which is sponsored by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and is held in Stage Fort Park on Saturday-Sunday, August 19-20, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. both days. A special FREE parking area is available for Pancake Breakfast attendees.
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Rotary at the Red Sox!!
Boston Red Sox vs Oakland
Wednesday, September 13
Fenway Park
 
How would you like to join 200 Rotarians and friends from around New England to root for our hometown heroes – The Boston Red Sox vs. the Oakland A’s at the beloved Fenway Park? Hopefully, on September 13th, they will still be on top of the AL East, and will be on their way to the playoffs and maybe another World Series banner! Districts 7910, 7930, 7950 and 7780 are all part of this extravaganza, so you are sure to meet some new friends and get a few new ideas on how to make more impact.
 
Purchase your tickets early and make sure you don’t get left out.
 
Medford Donates to Veterans Causes
In keeping with a tradition, set as a goal by Marine Veteran and Rotary District 7930 Past District Governor, Dave Manzi, the Rotary Club of Medford makes donations to two Veterans Causes.
 
Medford Rotarians voted to donate to the "Run to Home Base"  This is the 8th annual run at Fenway to raise money in support of Veterans and their Families.  Held Saturday, July 15th at Fenway Park in front of thousands of Vietnam Veterans at one of the first and largest ceremonies to honor returning Vietnam Veterans in the Boston Area.  Our donation was made to support a participant in the run.  
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Lynn Rotary Supports Mobile Food Bank
It had been several months since the Greater Boston Mobile Food Bank truck made a delivery in Lynn on the first Saturday of the month, but that streak ended last Saturday when Catholic Charities on North Common Street, opened its parking lot and a host of volunteers stepped up to help distribute food to some 300 Lynn citizens. The Rotary Club of Lynn, a faithful volunteer since the project began two years ago this September at St. Mary’s, was there to answer the call from volunteer coordinator Mary Magner.
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New Friendraiser Membership Mini-Grants Available
The Membership/Public Image Team is happy to share a fresh opportunity for clubs to host FRIENDraisers to attract new members and present alternative forms of membership. Clubs can apply for up to $250 reimbursement match. Partner with another club and we'll reimburse up to $300! Is your club offering an alternative form of membership like Service Members, Corporate, Non-Profit or Satellite Clubs? If so, your application will get priority! Please carefully read all of the qualifications, requirements and timelines.
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Ipswich Hosts 10th Annual Masquerade Ball
Don't miss this incredible event at the Turner Hill Mansion, Ipswich, Friday October 27th, 7:30 to midnight. The theme this year is Mardi Gras!!! Time to PARTY!!!
 
Costumes Welcome/Black Tie Optional/Cocktail Attire. Tickets are $75 pp, 21+, and include buffet dinner, cash bar, silent auction and DANCING, DANCING, DANCING with live music provided by the band Boston Common. Advance sales only online at www.ipswichrotary.com, from any Ipswich Rotarian or at the Ipswich and Rowley branches of First Ipswich Bank and Institution for Savings. No tickets sold at the door.  All proceeds benefit Ipswich Rotary Charitable Trust Projects
Public Image Mini-Grants Available
We're thrilled to announce that the Summer, 2017 Public Image Mini-Grant is now OPEN for application! This is a matching grant of up to $250 each. The purpose of this mini-grant is to improve the public image of the Rotary clubs of District 7930. Categories for mini-grant approval are listed in the grant application. We encourage you to use vendors that offer high quality and consider multiple bidders. Please carefully read the details, qualifications and responsibilities of the grant.
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Provide Your Input for the Summit at Mount Washington 
Please take our 2018 Rotary Mount Washington Summit Survey
 
Our 2018 District Conference will be an amazing, five-district Rotary event at the Mount Washington Summit, May 4-6, 2018, featuring Rotarians from Quebec, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts.
 
Planning is well underway.  Rotary International President Ian Riseley has agreed to be our Friday night Keynote Speaker on May 4.
 
Our planning committees need your help: will you please take a brief, seven question survey to help us exceed YOUR expectations for this event? 
 
 
Thanks!
 
DG Dave
Share Your Club's Stories
Has your club recently hosted an event or project or are you planning something in the near future that you would like to share with your fellow District 7930 Rotarians?
 
The weekly eBulletin depends on the content provided by clubs, so please submit your stories and we will publish them on the district website and in the next eBulletin. Stories that showcase your club or event should be submitted via the website portal at this link.
 
The deadline for submitting items for the weekly District 7930 eBulletin is Friday morning in order to be included in the following Monday's edition.  If the eBulletin being prepared is getting to be too long and the story submitted is not time-sensitive, we may choose to delay including it until the following week.
 
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