Rotary eBulletin (Jul 27, 2026) (Jul 27, 2026)

Rotary District 7930 eBulletin
July 27, 2026

August Membership Committee Meeting

Posted by Liz Cullen on Jul 24, 2026

August is Membership Month!

Please join us for the August Membership Committee Meeting!

Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 5:00-6:00PM on Zoom

Click here for registration link.

As we mark Rotary Membership Month, you're invited to join fellow Rotarians for an engaging discussion on strengthening our clubs and growing membership.

We'll be sharing ideas and best practices, including:

Your favorite club service project
Your club's most successful ways to engage new and existing members
Your club's plans and goals for the coming Rotary year

Whether you're a Membership Chair, club leader, or simply passionate about growing Rotary, your ideas and experiences are welcome!

Questions?

Contact:

Liz Cullen, Membership Chair

lizgcullen@yahoo.com

978-618-2357

RI Director Gump to Lead Membership Forum Aug. 26

Posted by Tom Hankard on Jul 12, 2026

Growing Rotary membership is essential to the long-term health and vitality of our organization.

Please join us for our upcoming Membership Forum, featuring Rotary International Director Tom Gump, as he shares Rotary's Vision 2030 Membership Plan. Learn about the strategies and opportunities that will help clubs attract, engage, and retain members while building a stronger future for Rotary.

District Membership Forum, Keynote Speaker RI Director Tom Gump.

August 26, 2026, 6 pm at Four Points Sheraton, 1 Audubon Road, Wakefield, MA 01880. $45.00 includes Buffet Dinner, Cash Bar.

We hope you'll join us for this informative and inspiring program.

Environmental Committee Meeting, World Clean-Up Day

Posted by Andrea Lacroix on Jul 26, 2026

The District Environmental Committee is hoping everyone is having a great summer. Due to schedules, we have taken the summer off and are planning to meet again on August 27th at 7 pm. Please use the link below to register. We meet on the last Thursday of every month. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1JA95F8PQ6iAqSFHTWWlnw

World Clean-Up Day takes place on September 20th. Organize a clean-up with your club in your community and let's make an impact in our district. Please email me with the details of your clean-up and send pictures post-clean up. Let's make this a large clean-up day and an annual event.

https://www.worldcleanupday.org

Gears For Good 2026

Posted by Jack Costello

Manchester-Essex Rotary Club Announces “Gears For Good” Community Bike Event at Masconomo Park on September 20, 2026. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The Manchester-Essex Rotary Club is excited to announce the Second Annual Community Bike Event, Gears For Good, on Sunday, September 20 at Masconomo Park in Manchester by the Sea. Designed to promote healthy recreation and community engagement, Gears For Good invites riders of all ages and abilities to enjoy a morning of cycling while supporting the Club’s mission of service.

“Our Rotary Club is thrilled to offer this community event, Gears For Good, for the second year as part of our commitment to 'Service above Self,'” said Club President Ron Parker. “We hope riders of all ages – especially children and families – will discover the fun, freedom and lifelong health benefits that come from riding a bike.”

Participants can choose from three ride options tailored to different ages and experience levels:

Reading Celebrates New Leaders

Posted by Tim Kelley on Jul 24, 2026

On July 21, Reading Rotary held its Club Installation of Officers and Directors. The Club will be helmed by Co-Presidents Lisa Simmons and Amy Walsh. Amy is coming off a year of being solo President. Pictured here are John Douglass, Phil Stewart, Lisa Simmons, Lisa Gibbs, John Feudo, Peter Majane, Margaret O'Sullivan, Tim Kelley, Amy Walsh and Sheila Clarke. Not pictured is Elena Turco.

In addition, the Club awarded scholarships to 4 graduating seniors. Special thanks to Sheila Clarke for organizing the celebration and opening her home to the event.

Share Your Rotary Stories

Posted by Tracy Arabian and Tim Kelley on Jul 01, 2026

Has your club recently hosted an event or project or are you planning something in the near future? Please share your story with us and with your local news and social media networks.

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. Your club's successes and events can give inspiration to other Rotarians.

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.

For some guidelines on creating stories, please read more!

Rotary District 7930 eBulletin July 27, 2026

Rotary District 7930 eBulletin
July 27, 2026