Rotary District 7930 eBulletin
October 2, 2023

 
National Recovery Month
Hello, my name is Becca Harris and I am a proud member of Arlington Rotary, District Registrar, and a member of the recovery community. I am grateful for the support of family, friends, and especially my rotary family. September is National Recovery Month and I think it is very important to raise awareness surrounding mental health, addiction education and recovery. 
 
Did you know?????
• 6.34% of youth and 15.35% of adults in the U.S. reported a substance use disorder in the past year. 
• 11.2% of overdose deaths are aged 15 to -24 years old. 
• The rate of substance use and related overdose deaths have increased exponentially during the pandemic 
 
Ways your club can help!
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World Mental Health Day Live Webinar
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.
InteractCafes Coming to Your Area
The District Interact Council is pleased to invite you to join us for one of our exciting InteractCafes this fall. Student run, these great events are designed to support our Interact clubs and educate Rotarians about their critical support role.
 
There will be 4 events.
Stoneham HS - Oct. 18
Burlington HS - Oct. 25
Ipswich HS - Nov. 1
Andover HS - Nov. 8
 
The dates and locations are also on the flyer downloadable here.  There is one in each region of the District. While club presidents and Interact coordinators will be invited directly, it is also important that our District leaders have an opportunity to experience the joy of Interact firsthand. It is also a chance to lead by example - to show these young people that we do indeed believe in them and are committed to supporting them in their efforts.
 
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Woburn Hosts Musical Fundraiser
Please join us on Saturday, October 21st for this fun night of Irish American music, dinner, raffles and silent auction items. This Fundraiser will help Woburn Rotary fund service projects throughout the year including CSC Food Pantry, Woburn Veterans, Fire Safety House, Smoke/CO Detectors for seniors and more. 
 
For details download flyer here.
Swampscott Rotary's Cahill 5K
Lace up your running shoes and join Swampscott Rotary for the Cahill 5K and 1-Mile Walk, a community event aimed at honoring the memory of Danny Cahill.  The event will support two causes dear to his heart: the Danny Cahill Rotary Scholarship and the Anchor Food Pantry.

The race is scheduled for October 22nd, 2023, at the picturesque Linscott Park in Swampscott, Massachusetts. Registration and sign-in will begin at 7:30 AM, with the race officially commencing at 9:00 AM.

Danny Cahill, a lifelong resident of Swampscott, was not only a dedicated member of this community but also someone who embodied the Rotary motto "Service Above Self." He lived his life with a passion for helping others and making a difference in the lives of those around him.
 
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Partnering with Other Orgs Yields Greater Impact
The rain gods held off on September 23, enabling members of the Marblehead Harbor Rotary to volunteer with SPUR and Sustainable Marblehead for an area beach and parks cleanup. The Marblehead Harbor contingent was assigned a woodland trail area with adjoining harbor side conservation land; and they collected a variety of items, including the usual empty cigarette boxes, nip bottles, paper and plastic bags, metal pieces and even one sneaker! 
 
We have found that partnering with local service organizations on volunteer projects improves our impact in the community.
 
Pictured left to right are Francie King, Bob Erbetta, Judy Gates, and Marblehead harbor Rotary Co-president Linda Doliber.
Nepal's Great Himalaya Trail Project 
Creating successful and sustainable eco-tourism and micro enterprise among extremely poor mountain villages. Build on proven initiatives started in eastern and other parts of Nepal over the past 20+ years, harnesses a proven Appreciative Planning and Action (APA) development methodology along Nepal’s 1000 mile Great Himalaya Trail (GHT)—spanning East to West Nepal.
 
This Economic Development International Project, supported by District 7930 and Amesbury Rotary, is being managed by Amesbury Rotarians Malcolm (Mac) Odell, Mark Bean, and Sandy Carlisle, who would love to present this project to your Rotary Club with an awesome PowerPoint presentation. The Great Himalaya Trail Project is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax exempt NH corporation. To learn more about the project please click on this link.
 
Please contact Mac Odell via email malcom.j.odell@gmail.com, or to talk or text at 603-770-6006 to set up a date that fits your club’s program schedule. 
Winchester Interact Kickoff
The Winchester High School Interact club has started the school year by recruiting over 60 new members. The leadership team has a full year of activities planned. Including the upcoming Interact Cafe and volunteering at the Rotary Club's Rise Against Hunger meal packing on September 28th, where the club and community will pack over 10,000 meals. 
 
Register here for the September 28th meal packing event.
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Sun Shines on Lynnfield Golf Tourney
The weather was a fitting compliment to 48 enthusiastic registrants who teed it up for the Annual Lynnfield Rotary Golf Tournament at Reedy Meadow Golf Course on Friday September 22. The Golf Committee lead by Committee Chairman, Tom Adamczyk, exceeded all expectations to make this a memorable event.

Although the wind kept safe the Hole in One $5000 prize on the 9th hole, it didn’t prevent the A. A. Dority Team, from taking first place once again with a score of 57.  Congratulations to their team of Phil Crawford, Allen Schweitzer, Paul DeVincenzo, Phil Anderson.

They were followed by 2nd place finisher - Ironside Financial Team with a score of 59. Their team consisted of Steve Riley, Vanessa Riley, Chuck Cotting & Christine Cataldo.   In 3rd place was Lynnfield Psychological Team with a score of 60.  Duffers Tom Adamczyk, Gil Stringer, Mark Braga, & Tony Carangelo rounded out their team.
 
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Upcoming Events
Boston #7 DG Meeting
Oct 02, 2023 6:00 PM
 
Chelsea DG Visit
Oct 03, 2023 12:00 PM
 
District Membership Committee Meeting
Zoom
Oct 04, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 
Marblehead DG Visit
Oct 05, 2023 12:00 PM
 
Methuen DG Visit
Oct 06, 2023 12:00 PM
 
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