Most Rotary clubs report that adding and retaining members is an area of concern.  So, please join us for a District Membership Seminar on Saturday, March 28 from 9 to 11:30 AM on Zoom.

 

The session will feature thirty-minute break out rooms on 4 topics.  This seminar promises to be lively, interactive and full of helpful ideas to bolster your club membership plans.  Registration is at this link.  There is no fee for this event.

 

Topics will include:  Attracting the Next Generation; Increasing Club Flexibility; Enhancing Community Engagement; Making the Most of Meetings; and Exploring Satellite Clubs.

 

Facilitators:  Lindsay, St. Pierre, Newburyport; Ann Ormond, Andover; Kim Bohlen, Newburyport; Julie Nolan, Melrose; Steve Upton, Lynn; and Al Ruthazer, Andover.

 

Register for District Learning Assembly, on April 22, from 5 to 9:00 pm at Four Points Sheraton, 1 Audubon Road in Wakefield.  Cost $45.   Registration link here.

 

Calling all Presidents-Elect, Club Treasurers, Club Secretaries, Public Image, Membership, and Foundation Chairs -- and all Rotarians!  

 

This Assembly is for all members of your club to learn more about Rotary and the leadership opportunities within your club.  The Agenda is 5:00 pm start time.  Choose from Club Secretary, Club Treasurer, Club Foundation Chairs, Membership and Assistant Governors ending at 5:45. At 6:00pm a buffet dinner will be served in the main function room. 7:00 pm will be the Grants Qualification Seminar.  Then there will be a budget approval for the 2024-2025 year and the budget approval for the 2026-2027 year.

 

If you haven't been to Salem MA lately, this is your chance to pack in a fun and energizing day:

- Hear the latest in the District over an amazing luncheon
- Participate in a district service activity
- See the sites of the amazing city of Salem via a (optional) trolley tour, and;
- Go Pirate! Visit one of Salem's top attractions - Real Pirates Salem

This event will take place at the beautiful Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites, offering an ideal setting for this special occasion. If you'd like to spend an overnight, the hotel is offering special rates.  To download Spring Conference Schedule and Agenda, click here.

Contact the hotel at (978) 740-8788 and mention that you are interested in the Rotary room block. Hope to see you there!

The Rotary Club of Burlington is holding a NuBingo fundraiser on Friday, April 10th at the Billerica Elks Club at 7pm. Proceeds will support the Burlington High School Scholarship fund. It is a great night out with your family and friends.

 

See the attached flyer for more information.

 

The Danvers Rotary Club is excited to announce our 6th Annual Calendar Fundraiser. With over $3500 in prizes, each day is valued at $100 or more! Tickets are $10 each and the more you buy the more chances you have to win.

100% of the proceeds raised from this fundraiser goes directly back into the Danvers community. Our Rotary Club supports Camperships for financially challenged families, community projects, High School Scholarships, Danvers People to People Food Pantry and so much more. 

Tickets can be purchased through a Danvers Rotarian or through Venmo @Danvers-Rotary (please provide email and phone number). 

Please share with your fellow Rotarians, friends and colleagues. Questions can be directed to Co-President, Jacki Shambaugh (jshambaugh@trunorthbank.com) or Co-President, John Somes (jsomes@danversymca.org).

Thank you for your support and good luck!
 

Rotary Club of Woburn has launched it's second year of honoring community members with Flags for Heroes. The fundraiser will not only benefit Woburn Rotary but Woburn Scout Troop 502 as well. The scouts play a major role in installing the flags and and flag maintenance.

 

The Chelsea Rotary Club recently demonstrated its continued commitment to community service with a $10,000 donation to the Chelsea Fire Department, supporting the purchase of a state-of-the-art drone to enhance emergency response efforts across the city.

The donation was formally presented to Fire Chief John Quatieri, who will oversee the integration of this new technology into the department’s operations. The drone will significantly improve situational awareness for first responders, helping to strengthen firefighter safety while also increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of rescue missions.