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You're INVITED to the installation of 2018-19 Rotary Club Presidents and Steve Sager as District Governor
 
Please join us on June 20, 2018 for a festive gala celebrating the 2018-19 Rotary Club Presidents and the installation of Steve Sager as District Governor. 
The Rotary Club of Westborough and District 7910 invites all Rotarians in D7910 clubs to celebrate the annual changeover of Rotary leaders. 
 
The black tie optional gala will be at the Westborough Doubletree Hotel, 5400 Computer Drive, Westborough. 
Reception and Cocktails at 6:00 Dinner and Program start at 7:00.  The cost is just $35 per person, and you can register here
Wings And Wheels Partners with Lions Club of Stow to raise money for Charity
Posted by Ann Sorvari
Wings and Wheels, held every Thursday June through August from 5-8pm at the Minute Man Air Field in Stow, has been a popular way to spend a relaxing, family-friendly evening for the past several years.Much about the event remains the same for 2018. The classic and specialty cars will still be there. Different categories of small planes will fly in each week. And the well-loved choices of pizza, beer and wine from Nancy’s Air Field Cafe, and burgers, hot dogs, and fresh squeezed lemonade provided by service club volunteers will still be available. And as always, donations and sponsorship will support charitable projects. 
 
But for the first time, Wings and Wheels stretches across service organizations to become a collaboration between the Rotary Clubs of Acton-Boxborough and Westford and the Lions Club of Stow.

Rotary Club may be best known for its role in the near-eradication of polio worldwide and its support of  local food pantries. Lions Club may be thought of for its efforts in collecting used eyeglasses, providing vision screening for those in need and, locally, for its Christmas tree sales. But both are dedicated to service. Funds raised through the Wings and Wheels event will be used to support such projects as the Lions Easter Bunny breakfast or the Rotary's gift of a dictionary to every local third grader. So come on out to Wings and Wheels, say hello to a Rotarian or a Lion, and know that your good evening will do good as well. Information at abrotaryclub@gmail.com or wingsandwheelsma.com.  Check out the flier here and this fantastic video
Shrewsbury Rotary Club to Host 3rd Annual Food and Brew Fest on June 24th

On Sunday, June 24th from noon- 3pm the Shrewsbury Rotary Club will host their 3rd Annual Food and Brew Fest in the parking lot of Avidia Bank, 23 Maple Avenue in Shrewsbury.

This family friendly event will feature live music, a kids’ play area, an extensive basket drawing featuring Red Sox tickets and gift cards from area businesses, and over 30 vendors showcasing samples of their finest food, beer and wine. Area restaurants including Il Forno, Moo-Yah, Hanto Asian, Basil N Spice, Buffalo Wild Wings and Evviva Cuccina will offer tasty treats to accompany beers from Deja Brew, Jack’s Abby Craft, Wachusett Brewing Co, and Mood Hill Brewing, wines from Broken Creek Winery, and cider from Champlain Orchards Cidery.

To view the complete list of sponsors and vendors or to purchase tickets, please visit www.ShrewsburyFoodandBrew.com. Unlimited food and brew tickets are $30 each, food only tickets are $20 each and kids are free. Tickets will also be sold at the door. This is a rain or shine event and all vendors will be under a tent.

Rotary Club of Fitchburg Celebrates 100 Years of Service!
The Rotary Club of Fitchburg was joined by several City and State officials, Past Club Presidents and members as well as representatives from 14 other Rotary Clubs which it helped to launch at a festive and fun celebration of its 100th year providing service to the community through Rotary.
 
Gerry Martel, the 50th Club President, offered inspiring remarks and commented on what Rotary was like when he was Club President in 1968 and Paul Harris was still alive.  Glenn Fossa was sworn in as the 101st President of the Club.
 
There were many interesting archives on hand dating all the way back to the club’s inception. It was a terrific and meaningful acknowledgement of all the great work and the many fantastic leaders who have been part of this amazing Rotary Club. Here, here to 100 more!!
2018-2019 GRANT YEAR OFF TO A GREAT START
Posted by Karin Gaffney
Wow! Wow!! Wow!!! You guys rock!!!!  31 of our clubs applied for District Grants for the 2018-19 Rotary Year with total participation of 36 clubs.  The total budget for these 31 applications is greater than $170,000.
 
Now, the seven club Foundation Chairs who are on the Grants Review Panel need to do the hard work of helping the grant writers refine the applications and then allocate our limited resources.  The total requests for grants is more than double what we have available for District Grants.  We will make sure that the Grants Review Panel allocates the funds in an equitable and transparent manner with “best use of funds” being the guiding principle.  You may not get all you requested, but we will help you execute your project with Rotary Foundation funds!
 
The grants that were proposed are varied and interesting.  Here is a short review by Rotary Area of Focus.
 
Disease prevention and Treatment
Among the grants proposed under this area of focus four clubs wrote grants to address the opioid crisis, others proposed care kits for emergency room visitors in need, first aid course, emergency location devices for individuals with cognitive dysfunction, emotional support dogs, clothing for the needy.
 
Basic Education and Literacy
Clubs wrote grants for solar panels for electricity in a school in India, sending children to camp in summer, scholarships, dictionary programs, little libraries, summer reading programs.
 
Economic and Community Development
Clubs wrote grants to improve a gazebo, community gardens, a wheelchair swing, cupola repair, ramps for wheelchairs, benches, improve a walking trail, planting saplings.
 
Maternal and Child Health
Feeding the hungry is a prominent need identified by our clubs.  Entered were food packaging events, back packs for the weekends, community suppers, community gardens to support food pantries, and beds for children.
 
As you can see we are touching many people in many ways.  It makes us all proud to be a Rotarian. And we will continue DOING GOOD IN THE WORLD and BE AN INSPIRATION..
Rotary Club of Milford hosts 2nd Annual OUTDOOR DAY on June 23rd -Yoga in the park, Bike Parade, Fishing, Kayaking and Climbing Wall!
 
On Saturday, June 23, 2018, the Rotary Club of Milford will put on its second annual Outdoor Day. 
 
The day will showcase two of Milford’s parks which are connected by a portion of Milford’s immensely popular bike path.  Local vendors in the health, wellness, and outdoor spheres will be putting their offerings on display.  There will be kayaks, fishing, a bike parade, and a climbing wall.  Milford’s first responders will be displaying emergency vehicles, there will be a remote-controlled airplane display, there will be yoga in the park, and a ceremonial tree will be planted along the bike path. 
 
The day will be enjoyable, fun and memorable for all ages. We look forward to seeing you there!
30th Annual Golf Tournament at the Concord Country Club

Register now to play at the Rotary Club of Concord’s 30th Annual Thomas R. Huckins Memorial Golf Tournament Mon. June 25, 2018 at the Concord Country Club.

Proceeds will benefit the Rotary Scholarship Fund and Rotary charitable projects. In 2017 Rotary awarded $20,000 in need-based scholarships thanks to the tournament’s supporters. Not a golfer? Sponsor a wounded veteran to play. Rotary has teamed up with the Salute Military Golf Association to provide an opportunity for wounded veterans to play in the tournament. The entry fee of $250 includes 18 holes of golf at a premier New England course, use of the putting green, golf cart, lunch, clubhouse reception and dinner, tournament gifts and refreshments. The shotgun start is at 1:00 p.m. preceded by registration and lunch from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Visit rotary club of concord, click on “Golf” in the banner at the top.  Check Out the Flyer

ROTARY GOES TO THE LOWELL SPINNERS ON AUGUST 24th TO FIGHT POLIO!

        Join Rotary District 7910 on August 24th at the Lowell Spinners for their "End Polio Now" Campaign

            Purchase Box Seats using promo code ROTARY at Lowellspinners.com/Tickets

 

The Lowell Spinners, short-season single A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, look forward to having Rotary District 7910 for a night at the ballpark to help raise awareness and funds for their “End Polio Now” campaign.  Tickets are just $12 and proceeds raised by the Rotary will be donated to “End Polio Now” to help eradicate polio and immunize over 2.5 Billion Children in 122 countries. Don’t forget to wear purple on August 24th to help raise awareness as well!

Rotarians are asked to purchase tickets between Box sections 107 and 110 to be seated as a group! The night includes various Spinnertainment such as game show theme night, and a helicopter cash drop following the game.  Check out the Flier

 
 
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District 7910 Governor's Message
I am honored and excited to serve as the 2017-2018 District Governor for Rotary District 7910! It’s an amazing honor to serve as the 2017-2018 District Governor for Rotary District 7910! This year’s Rotary theme, Rotary: Making a Difference, is ideal for guiding and inspiring our upcoming year together in Rotary. Our 51 clubs will consider ways to enhance the membership experience. In addition, we will work together to discover new opportunities for service projects in each of our clubs’ communities. Service leads to engagement and engagement leads to membership growth and satisfaction, all of which helps us tell our Rotary story and showcase the enormous impact our clubs have in their communities. We DO make a difference to so many – let’s get the word out! Lastly, we will find ways to better utilize technology, from social media to training by webinar. We want to be relevant and appealing to old and young alike and leverage all the amazing talent and skills our members bring to our clubs and to the District. I very much look forward to embarking on this year-long journey with all of you and together, in Rotary, we truly will make a difference.
 
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