Acton-Boxborough: Celebrating, Conversing with IPDG/Fellow Club Member Diana Nestorova
Diana Nestorova, immediate past district governor, met with her home club, Acton-Boxborough, on January 19. Fellow club members celebrated and conversed with her about the key issues she and her 2021-2022 team addressed during her term of office. |
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Acton-Boxborough: Our Wide-Ranging Talk with DG Cliff Rober about Key Rotary Issues
Cliff Rober, our 2021-2022 district governor. met with us on January 5, 2022. We had a wide-ranging talk with him about various District and Club issues.
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Acton-Boxborough: Happy New Year - and End Polio Now! The Rotary Club of Acton-Boxborough wishes you all the best in the year ahead - and beyond! Click here, to watch our "Happy New Year" greeting, and our "End Polio Now" shout-out. To view photos of our 2021 Club's Holiday Party, click here. |
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It’s Brookfield Rotary’s Season of Giving In December, just in time for the Holidays, Brookfields Rotary Co-President Lynn Duffy O’Shea presented holiday donation checks to the local Food Pantries in North Brookfield and Spencer. Here we see Kathy Sullivan accept a check for the Mary, Queen of the Rosary Pantry in Spencer, MA. Separately, Cecelia Daniels accepted a check on behalf of the North Brookfield First Congregational Church Pantry.The Club also collected more than 125 coats and recycled footwear as part of its community service efforts this holiday season. |
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Acton-Boxborough Provides Comfort, Joy, Gifts, and Carols to Nursing Home Residents
Several of our present and past Club members provided lots of comfort, joy, and gifts - plus more or less on-key carols - on December 15 to residents of the Life Care Center of Acton.
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World Disability Advocacy: Being Committed to A Cause Has Many Meanings
Commitment is an important in the world. It means many things to many people. Much of it depends on who you are and what you are. To advocates, commitment means dedication to the cause. To Rotarians it is a dedication to the cause - but also to the principles of Rotary. For Rotary advocates, sometimes we must identify ourselves as one or the other. (Shown is a photo of the hand of a volunteer holding the hand of a person in need of help.) |
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World Disability Advocacy: Awareness Betters Human Rights for People with Disabilities
More than one billion people worldwide - around 15 percent of the world population - are living with a disability. As Rotarians, we continue to push for diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. But do your DEI efforts include people with disabilities? Do you understand their challenges? Are you part making the change that ensures there is DEI in our society? |
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Acton-Boxborough Learns about Acton's Sustainability Efforts
Andrea Becerra, sustainability director for the Town of Acton, was the guest speaker during our bi-monthly Club Meeting on October 20, 2021 at the Boxboro Regency. To watch her 21-minute presentation, click here.
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World Disability Advocacy: Coordinators - Not Managers - of Human-Rights Projects
As we move forward with our Club, it is important to remember that when we were chartered last June by Rotary International, we said that our Club will be a coordinator of human-rights projects rather than a manager of those projects. Most Rotary clubs take on and manage projects that meet one or more of Rotary's Seven Areas of Focus. They are involved in managing the project by providing people with power and/or funding. (Shown: Poster of raised hands of people of various skin colors, with this quote from Nelson Mandela: "To Deny People Their Human Rights Is To Challenge Their Very Humanity.") |
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Past RI President Ian Riseley Visits Climate Café
Past Rotary Internation President Ian Riseley joined us from Australia via Zoom during the D7910 Environmental Action Group's Climate Cafe on September 29. Ian spoke of Rotary's long history of supporting environmentally-related projects, and how the adoption of our new Area of Focus will further enhance our efforts through the availability of grant funding and other resources. Click here to view the video of Environmental Action Group co-chair Sue Peghiny's captivating conversation with Past President Riseley. |
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Acton-Boxborough Serves Lunch to Local Senior Citizens
A good time, stuffed-chicken meal, and chocolate-beyond-belief cake were had by all who attended Rotary Club of Acton-Boxborough Annual Senior Citizens Lunch on September 19, at the Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center. |
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World Disability Advocacy: Developing Great Plan for Great Project
Many of our Club’s subcommittees, comprised of Rotarians worldwide, are closing inn ideas for possible projects. Here are the key elements of developing a great plan for a great project. |
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World Disability Advocacy - Volunteering Has Many Benefits Beyond Money
Rotary is a volunteer organization, which means that most of the people who work on projects are doing it for the cause, not monetary benefits. The Rotary Club of World Disability Advocacy is no different. |
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Acton-Boxborough Aprons Up to Serve Up a Senior Citizens Lunch
Rotary Club of Acton-Boxborough members will apron up on Sunday, September 19 to serve up a Senior Citizens Lunch. This fun, delectable repast will be held from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Boxboro Regency Hotel and Conference Center. |
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World Disability Advocacy: Advocates of The World
While there are more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in the world, only a few are caused-based. The Rotary Club of World Disability Advocacy is one of them. |
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Acton-Boxborough Golf Tournament Nets $5,700
By raising a net of $5,700, the Rotary Club of Acton-Boxborough scored a hole-in-one with its 29th Annual Presidents Golf Tournament. on August 18 at Acton's Quail Ridge Country Club.
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World Disability Advocacy: Helping Hard-of-Hearing People Worldwide
Members of our district's Rotary Club of World Disability Advocacy and Rotary Disabilities Advisory Group have helped to promote a Hearing Access to Healthcare Zoom session, to include people in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Zambia, and Nepal. |
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World Disability Advocacy: Serving Human Rights of People with Disabilities
As our Rotary Club of World Disability Advocacy has grown to more than 200 Rotarians and non-Rotarians, this past week has been yet another active one. Lots of really good things are happening worldwide. |
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World Disability Advocacy: Seeking Web-App Developers
The World Disability Advisers group of our World Disability Advocacy club is now up to 194 members of which there are 78 Rotarians and 116 non-Rotarians. We have 50 group members from the United States, including several in District 7910. |
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World Disability Advocacy: Kindly Introduce Yourself
Welcome new members to the newly chartered Rotary Club of World Disability Advocacy. And thanks for your keen interest in serving the disability fraternity. |
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Rotary@ Work: Sales & Marketing Session, July 12
Rotary@Work's next Business Networking Series is set for this Monday, July 12 from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. via Zoom. This session is on sales and marketing. |
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Register & Sponsor Now: Acton-Boxborough's 29th Annual Presidents Golf Tournament, on August 18
The Rotary Club of Acton-Boxborough invites you to join us on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at Acton's Quail Ridge Country Club, for our 29th Annual Presidents Golf Tournament. Because this is one of our largest fundraisers of the year, we welcome and appreciate all players and all sponsors.
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Environmental Action Group's First-Ever Climate Cafe, July 22 - And Lots More!
Our Environmental Action Group's next meeting was supposed to be on July 6. Because EAG is holding its first-ever Climate Cafe on July 22, the July 6 meeting will not be held. |
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Remembrance: Bob Erickson, Long-Time Leader of Acton-Boxborough, District
Robert "Bob Erickson, a longtime member of the Rotary Club of Acton-Boxborough - as well as long-time leader of his club and our district - passed away at the age 93 on June 23 in Windham, NH. He exemplified the Rotary motto: Service Above Self. He lived every day by Rotary's Four-Way Test, and was a Paul Harris Fellow. |
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Register Now: Rotary@Work's Questions Session, on June 28
Got questions about our district's Rotary@Work Initiative? Ask them this Monday, June 28 from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m, with socializing starting at 7:45 a.m. To attend this free online event, you will need to RSVP before 12:00 midnight on Sunday, June 27. |
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Leominster Club, City DPW Team Up to Stencil Storm Drains
(This June 12 story in the Sentinel & Enterprise was written by Cherly A. Cuddahy, editor for community news, who also took the accompanying photos.) The United Nations World Oceans Day, celebrated this [June 8], was set remind us of the major role the oceans have in our everyday life, with the purpose of the day to inform the community of the impact of human actions on the ocean and develop a worldwide movement to protect the environment. In observance of World Oceans Day, the [Rotary Club of Leominster], in partnership with the Leominster Department of Public Works, was busy stenciling storm drains in the city on [June 10] with “Don’t Dump, Drains to River,” to stress the importance of having only clean rainwater flowing into the storm drain system. The group stenciled over 200 drains throughout the city. |
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Get Ready to Do Back Flips over Our '21-'22 Year-in-Review Flipbook
I want to thank you for all the support and encouragement that you have given me this Rotary year. Being your district governor is an honor and a privilege that I will hold in my heart, forever! |
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Charles River's Flagpole Honors Neill Osgood's 33 Years of Selfless Service
The Rotary Club of Charles River held a flagpole-dedication ceremony on June 10 at John J. Lane Park in Natick, at to honor the late Neill Osgood, who had been a club member and treasurer for 33 years, for his volunteer service as a Rotarian. He passed away in November 2019. |
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RI Charters Rotary Club of World Disability Advocacy
The newly chartered Rotary Club of World Disability Advocacy is the most diverse club in District 7910 - and maybe even the world. The 20 charter members represent eight countries - and 18 of the members are new Rotarians. It is also a comparably young club, with the average age being around 32. |
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District '20-'21 Unsung Hero: Barbara Robichaud, Athol-Orange
Barbara Robichaud has been a member of the Rotary Club of Athol-Orange for more than 30 years. She is a past president, a past secretary, a past board member-at-large, and currently sergeant arms. She has always been the “go-to” Rotarian who volunteers for all fundraising and project committees. |
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'20-'21 Rotary Theme AnimationsTo play the official version, click on the image below.  Credit: Michael Tanedo, Rotary Club of Dagupan, Philippines To play the student version, click on the image below.  Credit: Emma Russo, Acton, Massachusetts |
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Rotary Club of World Disability Advocacy The newly chartered Rotary Club of World Disability Advocacy is the most diverse club in District 7910 - and maybe even the world. The 20 charter members represent eight countries - and 18 of the members are new Rotarians. It is also a comparably young club, with the average age being around 32. |
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Needham Seeks Help to Prevent Starvation in Uganda
Sylvia Kiggundu, of the Rotary Club of Needham was born in Uganda, northwest of the capital city of Kampala. She still has family there. Many people there are day workers, toiling during the daytime to buy food for that evening. |
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District '20-'21 Unsung Hero: Robert Mosher Jr., Weston-Wayland
Robert Mosher Jr., of the Rotary Club of Weston-Wayland, never seeks the spotlight. Instead, he always delivers quality results. And he does so, collaboratively.
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Hot Off the Press! June's District Newsletter
The cover story of June's District Newsletter is Celebrating Our Wild West DisCon '21, held online on Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22. Scores of Rotarians attended each of the daily sessions, moderated by District Governor Diana Nestorova. |
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Dis Con '21 Videos and HighlightsFRIDAY, MAY 27 1. Opening Ceremony: In this segment: “Opening Remarks,” by Emcee and District Governor District Diana Nestorova; “Words of Wisdom,” by President Lynn Duffy-O’Shea, of the Rotary Club of the Brookfields; and “Toast to World Peace and Understanding,” by President Rob Bussey, of the Rotary Club of Southborough. 2. Hat Contest: This segment is hosted by Steve Levitsky and Sharon Spaulding, of the Rotary Club of Concord. 3. Top Clubs with Net Membership Growth: This segment is hosted by Ron Bott, of the Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley, who chairs the district's Membership Committee. 4. RI ‘Service Above Self Award’ to Bud Flannery: This segment is hosted by District Governor District Diana Nestorova, who presents the award – Rotary International’s highest - to Bud Flannery, of the Rotary Club of Acton-Boxborough, who founded that club in 1962. 5. Assistant Governor Awards and Recognitions: In this segment, those AG awards and recognitions are presented by: District Governor District Diana Nestorova; Assistant Governor Sue Peghiny, of the Rotary Club of Newton; and the district's Public Image chair, Laura Spear, of the Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley. 6. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Citations: In this segment, the DEI citations are presented by Bill Paulson, of the Rotary Club of Needham, who chairs the district's Social Equity Task Force. 7. Closing Remarks: In this closing segment, District Governor Diana Nestorova previews the Saturday, May 22 session of DisCon ’21.
INDIVIDUAL SEGMENTS 1. Opening Ceremony: In this segment: “Opening Remarks,” by Emcee and District Governor District Diana Nestorova; “Words of Wisdom,” by President Lynn Duffy-O’Shea, of the Rotary Club of the Brookfields; and “Toast to World Peace and Understanding,” by President Rob Bussey, of the Rotary Club of Southborough. https://youtu.be/Fcc_xKCWiDI 2. Hat Contest: This segment is hosted by Steve Levitsky and Sharon Spaulding, of the Rotary Club of Concord. https://youtu.be/YlZ_vMauXVc 3. Top Clubs with Net Membership Growth: This segment is hosted by Ron Bott, of the Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley, who chairs the district's Membership Committee. https://youtu.be/YlZ_vMauXVc 4. RI ‘Service Above Self Award’ to Bud Flannery: This segment is hosted by District Governor District Diana Nestorova, who presents the award – Rotary International’s highest - to Bud Flannery, of the Rotary Club of Acton-Boxborough, who founded that club in 1962. https://youtu.be/gIdIW91Gk0A 5. Assistant Governor Awards and Recognitions: In this segment, those AG awards and recognitions are presented by: District Governor District Diana Nestorova; Assistant Governor Sue Peghiny, of the Rotary Club of Newton; and the district's Public Image chair, Laura Spear, of the Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley. https://youtu.be/wt_7DvqMUng 6. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Citations: In this segment, the DEI citations are presented by Bill Paulson, of the Rotary Club of Needham, who chairs the district's Social Equity Task Force. https://youtu.be/DYrcRO83qyk 7. Closing Remarks: In this closing segment, District Governor Diana Nestorova previews the Saturday, May 22 session of DisCon ’21. https://youtu.be/yPEJuEgjuQc
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RDAG Members Engaged Actively in Serving People with Disabilities
Four members of the Rotary Disabilities Advisers Group, one of District 7910's newest cause-related committees, are actively engaged in service of people with disabilities. |
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Awards and Recognitions
Congratulations to all the Clubs and Individuals for their Awards and Recognitions! District Conference 2021. From Saturday, May 22nd: |
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Find Out What's Cookin' in Our District 7910 Wild West Cookbook
Take a look at our entire District 7910 Wild West Cookbook,' and print some or all of the pages by downloading it here. To view and download one or more of the 26 recipes - shown below, in alphabetical order - click on each link. |
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Polio -- Plus - Needs Your Help! #endpolio
Many thanks to everyone who pitched in and used our collective ingenuity to make this a great year in spite of all its challenges! Let me ask you one more favor before the end of this month -- please be sure to send a donation to Polio Plus. |
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Dis Con '21 Wildwest Cookbook |
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Remembrance: Sandra Joyce, First Woman to be Member of Hudson Club
Sandra Joyce was the first woman honored to join the Rotary Club of Hudson, and served as president in 1987, for one term. Recently, she passed away peacefully. |
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Northborough Seeks Funding for Haitian Educational-Support Campaign
As Rotarians, we are often invited to support projects that are taking place in areas far from our homes. Many times, we do not know the participants, but we are also drawn to their cause. One of our members, who has volunteered in Haiti, brought to the attention of the Rotary Club of Northborough the need for educational support materials for an ongoing project in Haiti. |
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Needham's Diversity Book Fair Benefits Elementary Schools
In May, our district's Social Equity Task Force and the Rotary Club of Needham held an online Diversity Book Fair. This was a coordinated effort with seven elementary schools in Needham, to help ensure that local children could see themselves in a more diverse set books that they read in their classrooms at school. |
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Watch ESRAG's '21 Rotary Pre-Convention Webinar, on June 11
Here’s your guide to the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group's 2021 Rotary Pre-Convention webinar, to be broadcast this Friday, June 11 at 8:30 a.m. (ET). Relish a feast of 30-minute talks throughout the day by leading experts on environmental challenges and solutions. |
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District '20-'21 Unsung Hero: Robert MosherRobert Mosher never seeks the spotlight and always delivers quality results collaboratively.
This year, he has:
Past President Mark Messina offered this additional, personal perspective: “Rob does soldier along quietly. Nothing flashy, just persistent and thorough thoughtfulness that helps keep the project moving forward while including and making available opportunities to anyone who may be interested in joining. I think it is special that he keeps the Bristol Lodge project his dad started with the club alive, and thriving. We haven’t missed a month ever, I think. It is always good to remind new members that his dad and mom were very active with our Rotary Club, and Rob honors their memory through this service.” |
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District '20-'21 Unsung Hero: Barbara RobichaudBarbara has been a member of the Athol-Orange Rotary Club for over 30 years. She is a Past-President, Past Secretary, Board Member-At-Large and currently Sergeant-At-Arms. She has always been the “go-to” Rotarian that volunteers for all fundraising and project committees. This year, she has been the “rock” behind the very stressed President during the unprecedented conditions created by Covid-19. While, many Rotarians have work and home commitments or health issues that precluded them from volunteering this year, Barbara stepped up for our grant project and our online fundraiser.
Our grant was for a Habitat for Humanity home build in Athol. We donated the windows and made a commitment to help. Barbara not only came to two build days; she was the liaison to coordinate the work dates. She loved the project so much, that she joined the Local Project Committee, which helped coordinate other aspects of the project including choosing the family. One of our fundraisers was on online auction. She called every Rotarian reminding them to donate. She picked up items when needed. She spent days organizing and writing the scripts for all the items. The auction was a combined event with the local YMCA. That should net $3,000.
Barbara joined most weekly meeting via Zoom and reminded in words and deeds the meaning of Rotary. |
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District '20-'21 Unsung Hero: John GrewJohn has been a faithful member of this club since 1988. Throughout that time, he has been a model Rotarian behind the scenes – a Silent Supporter, always ready to help when the Club needed him. As a young man, he learned several languages and had the opportunity to travel and live abroad. He is always ready to share his broad knowledge and experience, and is devoted to the idea of cross-cultural understanding through student exchange. He has been an enthusiastic supporter of educational efforts, especially in Latin America, and a strong supporter of cultural exchange programs. His love of languages and learning is always evident. He quietly stands behind the programs he loves, such as the Clean Water project in Nicaragua, and has made considerable contributions to strengthening the club even when the group may not yet have identified a weakness. This year he was particularly helpful to us in moving our fundraising efforts to the internet. We are grateful for his friendship and his steadfast support, and are happy to nominate John Grew Jr. as our club’s Unsung Hero. |
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Rotary Public Image Update for June
Here is the last Rotary Public Image Update for this Rotary year. Congratulations to all of you all for your leadership and perseverance during a challenging year. You did it! |
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Sustainability Expert Nils Tore Skogland to Present at ESRAG Biodiversity Meeting, on June 9
Sustainability expert Nils Tore Skogland will present during the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group's Biodiversity Meeting this Wednesday, June 9 at 9:00 a.m. (ET) via Zoom. Skogland will focus on Carbon Markets and Sequestration: True Strategic Sustainable Development. |
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District '20-'21 Unsung Hero: Karen Fusco, Fitchburg
Karen Fusco, of the Rotary Club of Fitchburg, has performed all the duties of being secretary of her club - and so much more. Since March 2020, she has set up and hosted all of the Zoom sessions used for the club's regular weekly meetings. When the club's bulletin editor took a leave of absence to care for a family member, Karen took over those responsibilities, too.
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Unsung Hero Awards
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District '20-'21 Unsung Hero: Ken Masson, Merrimack Valley
Ken Masson, of the Rotary Club of Merrimack Valley, has embraced the call for diversity, equity and inclusion in multiple ways this Rotary year. He personally has sponsored two new members to his club, broadening its demographic mix and improving its female representation while lowering club members' median age. |
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Brookline Club, Mothers Out Front Present 'Moving Beyond Plastics,' Tonight
Did you know that, according to the federal Environmental Protection Agency, only 8.7 percent of all plastic produced was recycled in 2018? Did you know that, as the EPA reports, the amount of plastic produced annually has gone up more than 500 percent since 1980 - and in excess of 1,200 percent since 1970? Are you interested in learning more on how plastic contributes to the climate crisis and the solid-waste crisis? Join the Rotary Club of Brookline and Brookline Mothers Out Front for a live, informative presentation, Moving Beyond Plastics, by Judith Enck, founder of Beyond Plastics and a former EPA regional administrator for the Obama administration. This free, online event is tonight from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. |
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Register Now: Rotary@Work's Coaching and Advising Track, 'We're Opening. Are You Ready?,' on June 8
The first session of the Coaching and Advising Track of our district's Rotary@Work Initiative is set for this Tuesday, June 8 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Please join fellow Rotarians and business coaches Thomas Bruckbauer and Ken Erdelt along with fellow Rotarians Roy Balfour and John Marchiony. To attend this free online event, you'll need to RSVP before 12:00 midnight on Sunday, June 6. |
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District '20-'21 Unsung Hero: Anne Hentz, Acton-Boxborough
Anne Hentz, of the Rotary Club of Acton Boxborough, is a person who does far more than might be expected. She doesn’t care who gets the credit - and finds a way to get the job done. |
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District '20-'21 Unsung Hero: Ray Pfau, Nashoba Valley
Ray Pfau, of the Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley, has participated in numerous local community-service projects during the past year, including writing weekly letters to the senior residents in Bolton, making face shields, delivering masks, and stuffing a town police cruiser with donated food. He also helped to start up and promote an aging-in-place program for the Town of Bolton as well as bring his club into the program for support. |
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Watch: RI's 'Building a Welcoming Community for People with Disabilities'
Thanks to those of you who attended Rotary International's May 27 webinar, Building a Welcoming Community for People with Disabilities. We hope you enjoyed our event. The webinar video is available in English, with closed captions. |
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Register Now: District Business Meeting and Memorial Service, this Wednesday
The annual Business Meeting of the Rotary clubs of District 7910 will take place this Wednesday, June 2 at starting at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. We expect that this important annual meeting will run between 60 and 90 minutes. Prior to the meeting, your club needed to have enrolled the requisite delegates. Immediately following the meeting, the annual Memorial Service will be held. |
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Multi-Club Food Packaging Exceeds Goal to Benefit Rise Against Hunger
A multi-Rotary-club food-packaging event, to benefit Rise Against Hunger, exceeded its goal to package at least 20,000 meals in two hours. The group actually packaged 23,500 meals over several hours due to generous fundraising and lots of overtime work from volunteers.
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Environmental Action Group: Rotary Happenings Globally
Rotary environmental happenings are occurring around the world. During the May 1 meeting of our district's Environmental Action Group, Co-chair Elliot Rittenberg talked about several of them in Rotary, and outside District 7910. They include the following: |
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Register Now: RI's 'Building a Welcoming Community for People with Disabilities' Webinar, This Thursday
Join Rotary International this Thursday, May 27 at 12:00 noon (ET) for the fifth webinar in RI's Accountability and Inclusion series, Building a Welcoming Community for People with Disabilities. In conversation with disability-rights advocates, we will learn to challenge assumptions we may have about people with disabilities, adopt practical solutions for making experiences more accessible for everyone, and recognize that exclusion happens when we solve problems using our own biases. Interpretation will be available in French, Mandarin, Portuguese and Spanish. Everyone who registers will receive access to the webinar's video. If you can't attend this webinar, you could still register for it, which would give you access to the recording. Register now - and submit your questions to RI's experts - by clicking here. |
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DisCon '21: Celebrating Our Hootin’ and Hollerin' Wild West Hoedown
On happy tails, District 7910’s cowgirls and cowboys have giddy-upped into the sunset following our 2021 Virtual District Conference! On May 21 and 22, we celebrated our hootin’ and hollerin' Wild West hoedown! Huge congratulations to all Rotary clubs and members that received awards and recognitions. We had lots of fun with interactive games and contests, and rewarding silent and live auctions. Hearty congrats to all of our Rotary clubs and members for a darn tootin’ successful Rotary 2020-2021 year. |
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Rotary@Work's Questions Session on Marketing: 'What's Working Now?', on May 24
Rotary@Work's next Business Networking Series is set for this Monday, May 24 from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. via Zoom. This is a Questions session focused on marketing: What's Working Now? |
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Support Needham's Diversity Book Fair, through May 31
The Rotary Club of Needham is nearing the end of its two-week Diversity Book Fair. All the teachers in the town’s elementary schools have created book gift registries, with books that will help to diversify the set of books they have in their classrooms. Our goal is that every child should be able to see themselves in the books they read at school. |
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Westborough's 11th Trex Recycling Challenge, this Saturday
The Rotary Club of Westborough will collect recyclable plastics during its 11th Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge. The volunteer event takes place this Saturday, May 22 from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at the rear of Kohl's retail store in Northborough. |
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Register for our DisCon '21! Bid Early - and Often - in our virtual Live and Silent Auctions!
Register Now for our 2021 District Conference!  Download our updated Conference Brochure! New virtual Live Auction item: Exciting Winter Sports Adventure!   |
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Deadline, May 24: Let's Save Lives in India through Rotary's COVID-19 Relief Project
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How to Use 32Auctions for '21 DisCon's 'Wide West Virtual Silent Auction,' through May 22
Anyone with a link to District 7910’s Wild West Virtual Silent Auction site - on 32Auctions - can view it without having a 32Auctions account. This is a great way to increase interest in our 2021 District Conference online auction, which begins today, May 14, and goes through Saturday, May 22. |
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Watch: Environmental Action Groups' Latest Meeting
Now available, is video of the District Environmental Action Group's May 11 meeting via Zoom. |
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Preview Two of DisCon '21's Many Coming Attractions
Preview two - of the many - coming attractions during our 2021 Virtual District Conference, which focus on District 7910 and our Rotaract clubs. |
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Learn about Clubrunner, Club and District Websites, and Rotary.org
Want to learn about ClubRunner, your club and/or our district's websites, and Rotary.org - including Brand Central and Club Central? |
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Blackstone Valley Helps Clean Up Providence's Gano Park
Some Rotary Club of Blackstone Valley members recently helped the Rotary Club of Metro Providence clean up Gano Park, located in Providence's east side. |
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Nashoba Valley Leads Food Packaging Event to Benefit Rise Against Hunger, on May 15
A Food Packaging event to benefit Rise Against Hunger is set for this Saturday, May 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 12: 00 noon at Littleton High School. The goal, to package at least 20,000 meals in two hours, has been set by the event's main sponsors, the Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley, Nashoba High School' Interact Club and Littleton High School's Humanitarian Club. |
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Now Showing! Public Image - The Musical!
A showing of Public Image - The Musical, which premiered on April 28, is the focus of May's Rotary Public Image Update. Plus: New items in Rotary International's Brand Center and Learning Center. |
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Rotary @Work
Here are five reasons to join us again this month:
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Rotary Disabilities Advisers
Rotary Disabilities Advisers meets every Monday at 9:00 a.m. (ET) via Zoom, to encourage Rotary districts, clubs and members to welcome more people with disabilities into the Rotary organization. The RDA group consists of Rotarians and non-Rotarians globally, and focuses on areas of accessibility, awareness, inclusion, and support. Those who have an interest in disability rights are encouraged to attend the next RDA meeting by contacting Ken Masson at daurotary@gmail.com. |
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Lowell's 'Virtual Musical Trivia' to Benefit Club's Scholarship Fund, Local Non-Profits, on May 11
The Rotary Club of Lowell aims to make this Tuesdsay night's Virtual Music Trivia a real area event, to say officially goodbye to winter, Rotary-style. Event organizers invite current and former club members along with community members and District 7910 friends to join them from 6:30 to 7:45, to benefit the club's scholarship fund as well as local non-profits. |
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Rotary@ Work's Sales & Marketing Session, on May 10
Rotary@Work's next Business Networking Series is set for this Monday, May 10 from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. via Zoom. This session is on sales and marketing. |
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Southborough Rises Above COVID-19
The Rotary Club of Southborough joined recently the local community in the fight against COVID-19. The club did so through Southborough Rises Above COVID-19, a project facilitated by a generous District Membership Award grant of $1,000. |
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Zone 28 & 32 Seeks to Support, Change Lives in India's COVID-19 Surge
As the COVID-19 virus surge sweeps the country of India, Rotary Zone 28 & 32 is reaching out to all of you for support and change lives. |
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Hot Off the Press! May's District Newsletter
The cover story of the May's District Newsletter is "Go West Rotarians to DisCon," the round-up call to register for this year's virtual District Conference on May 21 and 22 via Zoom. |
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Charles River's 'Shredding' Raises Nearly $2,800 for Scholarships
The Rotary Club of Charles River celebrated Earth Week by holding a successful Shredding fundraiser on April 24 at Fisk Church in Natick. The funds raised - $2,760 - will go to the Keefe Tech Scholarship Fund, which is sponsored by the club. |
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District's Environmental Committee Rebrands, Repurposes
Our district's Environmental Committee has rebranded and repurposed itself. During this week's meeting, we decided we're done talking. So, our group chose a new name to better reflect our intent: Environmental Action Group. |
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Start Hosting Rotary Virtual/In-Person (V/IP) Meetings Now
Need to know how to run a V/IP meeting - virtual/in-person, that is? Watch these two videos, produced by The Global Impact Group, a pending 501(c)3 charitable non-profit that develops technology literacy and technology solutions, to solve problems for positive social and humanitarian impact |
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Watch: Rotary and UNAGB's 'Earth Day: Women's Rights and Climate Change' Webinar
The potential implications for Rotary were discussed during an April 22 webinar, "Earth Day: Women's Rights and Climate Change." The webinar was introduced by the Women’s Human Rights Teaching, Learning, and Advocacy Resource. |
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Acton-Boxborough's Bud Flannery Honored with RI Service above Self Award
Congratulations to the one and only Bud Flannery (top, right), who was the founder of the Rotary Club of Acton-Boxborough nearly 60 years ago, in 1962. On AprIl 21, his fellow club members (bottom) honored Bud with Rotary International's Service above Self Award - RI's highest award - for his many years of service to both Rotary and his community. |
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Westborough's 10th Trex Recycling Challenge, on April 24
The Rotary Club of Westborough will collect recyclable plastics during its 10th Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge. The volunteer event takes place this Saturday, April 24 from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at the rear of Kohl's retail store in Northborough. |
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Worcester Showcases Learning Opportunities at Stearns Tavern
The spotlight shown on Worcester's historic Stearns Tavern and that city's non-profit Seven Hills Foundation on April 8, during a Rotary Club of Worcester meeting. Tim Johnson, the Foundation's associate vice president, gave an excellent presentation on how his charitable organization provides learning opportunities for developmentally different individuals - with many of those opportunities available at the Tavern. |
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Brookline's Nicaragua Initiative Increases Access to Clean Water
Quezalguaque is a small rural community of 12,000 in northeast Nicaragua. Concern about water quality and access to clean water has been a long-standing issue. It became a heightened concern more than 10 years ago with the onset of an epidemic of chronic kidney disease. |
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It's Round-up Time! Register for Our Annual District Conference, on May 21 and 22 |
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As Rotarians, Do We Consider Accessibility as Much as We Should?
As Rotarians, do we consider accessibility as much as we should? Out of the mouths of babes: As a brand-new Rotarian, inducted only a few months ago, I am aware that I am pushing my luck, and cannot possibly know the answer to this question. However, as an experienced, blind disability-inclusion consultant, I feel more comfortable in asking the question, and inspired to know the answer - and to raise the flag for this cause. |
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Sponsor Ayer, Harvard, Shirley and Devens' Ducky Wucky River Race, on May 15
2021 Ducky Wucky River Race, hosted by the Rotary Club of Ayer, Harvard, Shirley and Devens, will be held on Saturday, May 15. The first lucky duck to cross the finish line will win its sponsor two hotel nights and dinner for two - anywhere in the world! |
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Support Athol-Orange Area's, Athol Area YMCA's 'Stronger Together' Fundraiser, through April 30
Through April 30, please support Stronger Together , an online silent auction hosted by the Rotary Club of Athol-Orange Area and the Athol Area YMCA. |
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Watch: April's 'Open Doors with DG Diana' on Growing Rotary Membership
 April's "Open Doors with DG Diana" focused on growing Rotary membership. During the session, hosted by District Governor Diana Nestorova, the discussion featured a panel, including representatives from our clubs, Rotary International, and special guest moderator, Dr. Bill Wittich, PhD, (shown, right). |
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Bid Early - and Often! Acton-Boxborough's Virtual Silent Auction to Aid Worthy Local Causes Ends this Friday
 Bid early - and often - to benefit two worthy local causes: the Acton Food Pantry and Domestic Violence Services Network. Join the Rotary Club of Acton-Boxborough through this Friday, April 30 for its virtual silent auction, Bid for Brighter Futures. To bid early - and often - visit click here. |
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Join 'Open Doors with DG Diana' on Growing Rotary, on April 21
The next monthly Open Doors With DG Diana is set for Wednesday, April 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. The focus is on Membership - Emerging from the Pandemic. |
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Join Rotary for World Immunization Week, through April 30
Join with Rotary to promote the power of vaccines. During World Immunization Week, set for April 24 through 30, join with Rotary to combat vaccine hesitancy and misinformation by spreading the facts about why vaccines work. |
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ShelterBox: More than Name on Box of Aid
Did you know ShelterBox responds often in countries that have few, if any, Rotarians, or clubs? Sudan, for example, is a country of 41 million people. However, there's only one Rotary club - with less than two dozen Rotarians. |
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Brookline's Anti-Asian Racism, Xenophobia Overview, on April 22
While anti-Asian racism has surged since COVID-19, racism and violence against Asian Americans have existed long before this pandemic. On Thursday, April 22 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom, Chris Chanyasulkit, PhD, MPH, will provide the Rotary Club of Brookline a brief overview of the anti-Asian racism and xenophobia faced by Asian communities, and share ways to be an ally and support the Asian community. |
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Charles River's 'Shredding Event' Fundraiser, on April 24
The Rotary Club of Charles River is celebrating Earth Week by holding a Shredding Event fundraiser on Saturday, April 24. The event will run - rain or shine - from from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Fisk Church, located at 106 Walnut St. in Natick. |
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Weston-Wayland's Adopt-a-Field Project Wins Conditional Approval
The Rotary Club of Weston-Wayland is pleased to announce that our Adopt-a-Field project has received conditional approval by the Weston Conservation Commission. |
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Westborough's Ninth Trex Recycling Challenge, on April 10
The Rotary Club of Westborough's Committee on the Environment will collect recyclable plastics during its ninth Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge, this Saturday, April 10 from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at the rear of Kohls retail store in Northborough. We are also having our Earth Day event later in that same day. |
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Remembrance: Bob Mead - A Quiet Man Who Carried a Big Stick
The Rotary Club of Bedford suffered a terrible loss this week. Bob Mead, the last of our founding members, has slipped away from us. He was there in the beginning, and all the way through our 65 years of working around Bedford and the world. |
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Hot Off the Press: Our April District Newsletter
The cover story of the April's District Newsletter is on Open Doors with DG Diana: Growth, to be held on Wednesday, April 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. |
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Community Investors Shares Designation as NYSS Champion
To all Rotarians in District 7910, thank you for inviting Community Investors to your March Zoom meeting, to share our mission of supporting physical, social and emotional wellness. You provided us an opportunity to show the recent Channel 5 News feature on our designation as a National Youth Sports Strategy Champion by the U.S Department of Health and Human Services. |
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Rotary's Involvement with COVID-19 Vaccination
In these difficult days, we are so heartened to receive such uplifting reports on the unrelenting efforts of our Rotary members who have responded in their communities against the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the single question we hear time and again is, “Are we getting involved with COVID vaccination?” The answer is, "Yes." |
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Acton-Boxborough's ‘Bid For Brighter Futures’ to Benefit Two Worthy Local Causes, on April 17-30
Get ready to bid early - and often - to benefit two worthy local causes. Join the Rotary Club of Acton-Boxborough this April 17 through 30 for its virtual silent auction, Bid for Brighter Futures, a fundraiser in support of the Acton Food Pantry and the Domestic Violence Services Network. |
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Check Out April's Rotary Public Image Update
Here's the Rotary Public Image Update for April. It includes a preview of Public Image - The Musical on April 28. |
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Westborough Lands Two Stories in Local Newspaper
The Rotary Club of Westborough has landed two stories in a local weekly newspaper. One, is on a 2019 service trip to Guatemala. The other, is on bringing back an annual holiday event to Westborough. |
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Mark Your Calendar! RI's 2021 Virtual Convention, on June 12-16
Mark your calendar for this June 12 through 16, when Rotary International will hold its 2021 Virtual Convention: Rotary Opens Opportunities. Registration opens in mid-April. |
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Rotary Ramps Up COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
Rotary clubs around the world are mobilizing in their communities to support the introduction and delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations. Rotary leaders are urging members to connect with their social-health agencies, to determine how Rotary can support COVID-19 vaccine efforts. |
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Newton's Food-Assistance Efforts Attract Local Media Coverage
The Rotary Club of Newton's efforts to feed needy families, which help to keep restaurant workers employed, have attracted lots of local media coverage.
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RI to Celebrate 75 Years of International Service with UN, on April 10
You are invited on April 10 at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate Rotary International's 75-year history of international service with the United Nations. These four Rotary districts - Geneva, Nairobi-Addis Ababa, New York City, and Rome - are hosting the UN. |
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Westborough's Next Trex Recycling Challenge, on March 27
The Rotary Club of Westborough's Committee on the Environment will collect recyclable plastics during its eighth Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge, this Saturday, March 27 from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at Kohls retail store in Northborough. We encourage everyone to bring their plastics collection directly to Kohls at the scheduled time on Saturday. |
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Take Virtual Tour of RI's World Headquarters - Then and Now
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Rotary International has been unable to offer in-person tours of our World Headquarters in Evanston, Illinois. Now, there's an online way to tour RI's HQs - then and now. |
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Westford to Mount Shred Day, Kickoff Bags to Benches, on April 10
Check out ways, through the Rotary Club of Westford, to get rid of all the collected papers and files that you have been going through the last few months, and to recycle your Trex plastics into a park bench. |
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Providing Clean Water Globally with Rotary Foundation
So much in our lives depends on access to clean water. We wash our hands with it to keep ourselves and our communities healthy, cook meals with it to nourish our bodies, and rely on it for proper sanitation. Yet there are still communities around the world that don’t have reliable sources of clean water. And, you can help through The Rotary Foundation. |
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Register for Brookline's 'Quezalguaque Clean Water Initiative' Presentation, on March 25
In honor of World Water Day, the Rotary Club of Brookline has joined with the Brookline Quezalguaque Sister City Project in organizing a special program on March 25, to discuss the ongoing clean-water project in Quezalguaque, Nicaragua. |
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Rotary@Work's Business Networking Series: Questions Session, On March 22
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Diverse Abilities United Committee Needs ASL Volunteers
The District’s Diverse Abilities United Committee needs volunteers who know American Sign Language (ASL). |
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Brookfields Donates PPE, Touchless Thermometers to Local Towns
During the last week of February and the first week of March, members of the Rotary Club of the Brookfields travelled to seven communities in our area, delivering COVID-19-related personal protective equipment and touchless thermometers. |
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RI's Learning Center Gets Upgrades
Have you noticed Rotary International's new Learning Center home page? We’ve redesigned it to make it easier to find the courses you’re looking for. We’ve tailored one version of the page for Rotarians, Rotaractors, and club and district executive secretaries, and another version for non-members, including scholars, Interactors, and alumni. |
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Westford Invites All District Clubs to St. Patrick's Day Virtual Celebration, on March 18
Members of all Rotary clubs in District 7910 are invited to the Rotary Club of Westford's St. Patrick's Day Virtual Celebration, this Thursday, March 18, from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. |
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Environmental Committee Eyes Water, Education, Recycling as Activities Guide
District 7910's Environmental Committee is considering water, education and recycling as a guide to its activities. That, along with several other issues, were discussed during the committee's March 9 meeting via Zoom. |
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Framingham Scholarship Applications Due, by April 1
Students from seven schools across the Framingham region are being invited to apply for the 2021 Rotary Club of Framingham scholarship round. Applications for the 2021 round are due by April 1. |
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District's New Rotary@Work Seeks to Increase Value of Rotary Membership
Most people join Rotary for fellowship, networking (personal/business), and to have an impact on both our communities and the world through service. District 7910’s new Rotary@Work initiative brings Rotarians together to support both each other and their communities by expanding business and professional development in three areas, to increase the value of Rotary membership: growth; careers and jobs; and mentoring/advice.
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ESSEX Cancels 2021-2022 Rotary Youth Exchanges
The Eastern States Student Exchange (ESSEX) has reached the difficult decision to cancel all short- and long-term Rotary Youth Exchanges for the 2021-2022 school year. |
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Job Postings Welcome to our Job Postings page. The Rotary@work group has created this page for Rotarians to connect with one another about job opportunities full time, part time, contract or seasonal. Please send job postings information to: xyz@gmail.com Make sure to include dates, job title, job description and contact. |
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Watch March's Open Doors with DG Diana, on Youth and Rotary
On March 3, the monthly Open Doors with DG Diana explored the great opportunities open for Rotarians who work with and mentor our youth leaders. During the session, hosted by District Governor Diana Nestorova, the attendees also listened to some of the current participants in our district's youth-related opportunities. |
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Check Out the Latest Rotary Public Image Update
Here is the latest Rotary Public Image Update. It includes ways to become a more effective presenter, communicator, and leader |
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MassBay Community College's Rotaract Club Is Chartered
On March 5, a joyous Zoom crowd witnessed District Governor Diana Nestorova conduct a Charter Ceremony for our district's third Rotaract club, the Rotaract Club of MassBay Community College. |
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RI PE Shekhar Mehta is NEPETS' Opening Speaker, on March 11
We are excited to have Rotary International's President-Elect Shekhar Mehta as the opening speaker for the 2021 Northeast Presidents-Elect Training Seminar, set for Thursday, March 11 from 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. |
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Newton Helps Coordinate Meals to People Hit Hard by Pandemic
The Rotary Club of Newton is honored to be partnering with the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber of Commerce on a $75,000 state grant to the City of Newton, to support the community's restaurants while helping the city's residents who are struggling with food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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RI PE Shekhar Mehta to Share His Vision of Peace, on March 10
Join us as Shekhar Mehta (shown first on right), president-elect of Rotary International, shares his vision of peace during the next free Director Dialogue with RI Director Valarie Wafer, set for Wednesday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. |
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Register - Free and Open to All - for Environmental Committee's Next Meeting, on March 9
Our second Environmental Committee meeting is set for Tuesday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Please join us as we continue to build the foundation of what promises to be a very active and engaged team of Rotarians who are committed to Rotary's new - and seventh - Area of Focus: Supporting the Environment. |
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Acton-Boxborough Hears from Assabet Co-op Market
On March 3, Lorne Bell, director of outreach and communications for the Assabet Co-op Market, addressed the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Acton-Boxborough via Zoom. |
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Westborough's Pot O' Gold Raffle to Fund Scholarships, through March 14
Tickets for the Pot O' Gold Raffle, hosted by the Rotary Club of Westborough to benefit the club's Scholarship Fund, are on sale through March 14. |
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Support Weston Interactor's Teddy Bear Drive for LLS, through March 20
I was diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia when I was seven years old. My mom noticed strange bruising on my legs, one day after summer camp in 2011. She had mother’s intuition that something was wrong and did some research. What she read pointed to leukemia. After a quick blood draw from me, my doctor pulled her aside and said, “You’re right, I’m so sorry.” I had to be immediately hospitalized. |
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Brookfields Rotarian Receives Teacher Excellence Award
On February 28, the Phoenix Youth Symphony honored Sujoy Spencer (shown left), a member of the Rotary Club of the Brookfields, with the 2021 Dr. Walter Temme Excellence in Music Education Award. The orchestra schedules annually a tribute concert, to show appreciation for their music teachers. During this concert, one exceptional teacher is singled out for special recognition from nominations submitted by the students. |
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Deadline Approaching! Applications for District Recognition Awards and/or DEI Citations Due, by May 8
All applications for District 7910's Recognition Awards and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Citations are due by May 8. Both the Recognition Awards and the DEI Citations will be presented at this year’s virtual District Conference.
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Hot Off The Press: Our March District Newsletter
The cover story of the March's District Newsletter is on 'Open Doors with DG Diana: "Youth and Rotary," to be held on March 3 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Find Out About Our Youth Programs:
Find Out About Our Amazing Scholarships:
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Recap and Video of Environmental Committee's Kickoff Meeting
Thank you to everyone who attended our first District Environmental Committee meeting on February 23, and to those who couldn't attend but have expressed interest in working to make a difference in Rotary's newest - and seventh - Area of Focus: Supporting the Environment. |
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Puné, India Club Seeks International Partner for Water, Education Projects
The Rotary Club of Puné University is looking for an international partner for a Rotary Global Grant project to improve water infrastructure in the village of Vinzar, India, as well as to upgrade school furniture, equipment, and facilities. |
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Open Doors with DG Diana Highlighted in RI's Membership Update
Our district's monthly Open Doors with DG Diana Zoom meetings are highlighted in the February issue of Rotary International's Membership Update. |
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District Forms Diverse Abilities United Committee
District 7910's newly formed Diverse Abilities United Committee is dedicated to the diversity and inclusion of the differently abled people in Rotary. |
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Westborough's Next Trex Plastic Challenge, on February 27
The Rotary Club of Westborough's Committee on the Environment will collect recyclable plastics during its seventh Trex Plastics Challenge, this Saturday, February 27 from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at Kohls retail store in Northborough. |
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Weston-Wayland Adopts a Field
The Rotary Club of Weston-Wayland's conservation plan has been narrowed to the Adopt-a-Field Conservation Project in an effort to help the Weston Conservation Committee by adopting one of the 25 fields in need of care located in Weston. We envision a budget that will encompass tools, transportation, plantings, and educational resources. |
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REMEMBRANCESTo send us your remembrance, click here. For comments, questions or technical issues about using this online form, contact us at rotaryd7910@gmail.com. |
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Kuhn Hong Lee: A Promoter of Peace and Justice
Dr. Kuhn Hong Lee, PhD, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 21 at his Cambridge home, at age 83. He was a longtime member of the Rotary Club of Watertown and promoter of peace and justice. |
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John Wackman: A Real Force in Repair Cafe Movement
John Wackman, a real force in the Repair Cafe movement, passed away recently from a heart attack. He started a Repair Cafe in 2013 in the New York's Hudson Valley and helped to get Repair Cafes started in more than 30 towns in that local area. |
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Join 'Open Doors with DG Diana' on Youth And Rotary, on March 3
The next monthly Open Doors With DG Diana is set for Wednesday, March 3 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. The focus will be on Youth and Rotary. |
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Take Part in 'Ian Riseley, Rotary and Protecting the Environment, on March 2
You're invited to attend Ian Riseley, Rotary and Protecting the Environment, to hear about Rotary's new Area of Focus, on Tuesday, March 2 at 2:15 p.m. (ET). Please note: Materials for this Zoom event give the start time as 12:15 p.m. - but that's Mountain Time. |
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Westborough's Next Trex Plastic Challenge Set, February 13
Rotary Club of Westborough's Committee on the Environment will collect recyclable plastics during its seventh Trex Plastics Challenge, this Saturday, February 13 from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at Kohls retail store in Northborough. |
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Southborough To Celebrate Valentine's Day With 'Love For Our Frontline Workers,' February13
Join the Rotary Club of Southborough as it celebrates Valentine's Day with Love For Our Frontline Workers, on Saturday, February 13. |
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RI President-Elect Shekhar Mehta's '21-'22 Theme: Serve To Change Lives
Incoming Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta urges members to become more involved in service projects. Caring for and serving others, he says, is the best way to live because it both changes other people’s lives, and also our own.
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Wachusett Area Offers 'Addiction Prevention: Engage The Community' Program
Are there kids in your community that struggle with addiction? Would you like to take steps to prevent addiction? |
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Gifts Of Hope Helps Individuals, Families Struggling To Meet Most-Basic Needs
Gifts Of Hope Unlimited, a Metrowest/Boston-based organization, collaborates with town social workers, Voices Against Violence, and other domestic-violence shelters who identify families struggling to meet their most basic needs. As a charitable, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Gifts of Hope provides financial assistance, home resources, and community-focused initiatives as a step towards a safe and empowered future. |
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Join Us For Monthly 'Open Doors With DG Diana' On Thriving Versus Surviving, February 10
This month's Open Doors With DG Diana is set for Wednesday, February 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Because February is Rotary Month on Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution, the focus will be on that theme. |
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Take Part In 'Rotary At Work' Zoom Session, February 2
The monthly Rotary At Work session is set for Tuesday, February 2 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. The free session, which is open to both Rotarians and non-Rotarians, is a program of the Rotary Means Business Fellowship. |
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Watch January's 'Open Doors With DG Diana:' Vocational Service
Scores of District 7910 Rotarians took part on January 11 in Open Doors With DG Diana: Vocational Service. The session, shown in this 86-minute video, was led by District Governor Diana Nestorova. |
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Rotary's '21 International Convention To Be Virtual, Date To Be Determined
By now, we have sadly grown accustomed to hearing of the need to shift major public events to being held virtually rather than face-to-face. Unfortunately, Rotary International's Board of Directors was compelled to again make the difficult decision to celebrate this year’s International Convention as a virtual event. |
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Check Out January's Rotary Public Image Update |
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District's Environmental Committee Kick-Off Set, For February 23
Join us on Tuesday, February 23 at 6:30 p.m. for the kickoff of District 7910's Environmental Committee. Its main goal is to support Rotary’s new Area of Focus: Supporting the Environment.
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RI Nets 13th Straight Charity Navigator 'Highest Rating'
For the 13th consecutive year, The Rotary Foundation has received the highest rating — four stars — from Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of charities in the U.S.
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About Nabil Oudeh
PDG Nabil Oudeh started his Rotary career in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada over 25 years ago. Nabil is President and Founder of the Centre for Conflict Resolution International Ltd and CEO of UPVERSA INC a leadership development firm. |
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27 District Rotarians Attend RLI(I) Seminar
A total of 27 Rotarians from District 7910, along with a total of 30 Rotarians from other Northeast districts attended all parts of half-day seminar - on January 23 via Zoom - by the Rotary Leadership (and Learning) Institute for North East America. While the formal name of the organization is "Rotary Leadership Institute," our district has chosen to add "(and Learning)" because the seminars are also for people who may not want to be Rotary leaders but do want to learn more about Rotary. |
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Brookline Invites You To Help the Hungry, By February 9
The Rotary Club of Brookline invites you to "Share The Love" by ordering a Dinner and Sweets for Your Sweetheart - by February 9 - and helping the Brookline Food Pantry feed our hungry neighbors. |
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Littleton Proposes COVID-19 Inoculation Plan
The Rotary Club of Littleton proposes defining, in advance, a system and assembly line for mass inoculations - in this case, specific to the town of Littleton. Prior approval for this proposal has been received from the Littleton Board of Health. |
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Wachusett Area's 'Serving Is the Heart Of Rotary' Set, For February 14
The Rotary Club of Wachusett Area is sponsoring Serving is the Heart of Rotary on Sunday, February 14, with a Grab & Go Lasagna Dinner for Wachusett-area seniors. |
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Brookline To Screen 'Brookline, Facing Civil Rights' On January 28
The Rotary Club of Brookline is screening “Brookline, Facing Civil Rights, a work-in-progress 23-minute documentary film by R. Harvey Bravman, on Tuesday, January 26 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. The Brookline club is starting its monthly evening meeting with this special program in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. |
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Local Ways To Take Part In MLK Jr. Day
District 7910's Social Equity Task Force shares these local opportunities to participate in Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations on Monday, January 18. |
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Westborough Achieves 'Trex Plastics Collection' Goal
The Rotary Club of Westborough had quite a successful Trex Plastics Collection Drive on January 16 at Kohls' in Northborough. With this latest collection, we have achieved our goal of 500 pounds in less than two-and-a-half months. |
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Summary And Video: Rotary At Work's January Economic Forum
Paul Harris started Rotary asking fellow business professionals to use their skills to help their community. People join Rotary for fellowship, networking, but, unlike some Business Networking International groups, to also have an impact on their community and their world. Fellowship and networking are often overlooked, yet are Rotary's most powerful tools. Vocational service is one of Rotary’s main efforts. It is in that context that Rotary developed the "Rotary Means Business fellowship years ago for Rotarians, to help fellow Rotarians grow their businesses. |
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Franklin's First Virtual Fundraiser Set, February 12
The Rotary Club of Franklin is holding its very first virtual fundraiser, so this means anyone around the globe can participate. The event is called Say It With Art: A Valentine Date Night & Live Virtual Fine Art Auction. All purchased art will be framed and be shipped to your home address - free shipping within the U.S. |
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Red Cross Recognizes Tewksbury Club, Wamesit Lodge For Blood Donations
In 2020, through the efforts of the Rotary Club of Tewksbury and the Wamesit Masonic Lodge, the Red Cross was able to move many of its blood drives, which were cancelled in other donor buildings because of the COVID-19 pandemic, to the Tewksbury Masonic building. |
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10 Ways To Be A Peacebuilder In The New Year
Resolve to be a peacebuilder in 2021. Peace underscores much of the work that Rotary members do in improving communities around the world. |
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Acton-Boxborough Masks Up To Support Community Supper
On January 6, the Mt. Calvary Community Supper was hosted by the Naidoo family with the support of the Rotary Club of Acton-Boxborough. |
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DG Diana Inducts Two Worcester Members
The Rotary Club of Worcester was fortunate on January 7 to have DG Diana with us. During the Zoom meeting, we were also joined by two new club members. |
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Hot Off The Press: Our January District Newsletter
Our top stories are: December's 'Jingle & Mingle' Party Highlghts; Connect with Rotary's Service and Project Partners; and, Upcoming Club Events. To read the entire January newsletter, click here. |
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Connect With Rotary's Service And Project Partners
Rotary’s service and project partners are finding creative ways to connect while gathering in person is difficult. Look at what they’re doing and get inspired. |
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Tip O' The New Year's Hat To Our District 7930 Friends
This is a slighly edited version of a December 11, 2020 story on WickedLocal.com: Local Rotary clubs in District 7930 and Rotary International collaborated to deliver a $44,950 grant to non-profit Care Dimensions, the largest hospice- and palliative-care provider in Massachusetts, to be used for the purchase of personal protective equipment for their frontline workers.
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Wellesley Named A 'Wellesley Hero Of 2020'
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Southborough Marks 60th Year With Exemplary Service
This is a slightly edited version of a December 29, 2020 article on MySouthborough.com: This year, the Rotary Club of Southborough had big plans. In addition to supporting annual traditions, the Southborough chapter was looking forward to celebrating its 60th year. Then COVID-19 reared its ugly head.
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Top 5 Things To Know In January
Here are our Top 5 Things To Know In January. 1. Register Now:
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Newton Raffles 'Monster Gourmet Gift Basket' To Support COVID-19 Research
Support the Rotary Club of Newton's Monster Gourmet Gift Basket Flash Raffle. All net proceeds will support COVID-19 research. |
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Give Back To Rotary This Holiday Season With Rotary Global Rewards
Rotary Global Rewards wishes you a happy holiday season. We hope that you are healthy and safe. Consider giving back to Rotary with Rotary Global Rewards. |
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Deadline: Nominate Your Outstanding Rotaract Project, By February 1
Does your Rotaract club or district have an outstanding project? Nominate it to the 2020-2021 Rotaract Outstanding Project Awards, to receive recognition from Rotary International and inspire others around the world to take action! |
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Worcester Rings Bells For Salvation Army
There was a lot of fun on December 19 at the Walmart store in Worcester. Salvation Army bellringers from the Rotary Club of Worcester had a party talking to each other - and to any customers and donaters who would listen. |
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Rotary Involvement With COVID-19 Vaccination
In these difficult days, we are so heartened to receive such uplifting reports on the unrelenting efforts of our Rotary members who have responded in their communities against the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the single question we hear time and again as we traverse the virtual world is, “Are we getting involved with COVID vaccination?” Considering the success and expertise we have gained in our polio eradication effort, this question is both natural and timely. The answer is yes. We will have an important role in the months ahead. |
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Rotary International's 2020-2021 Annual Report
Rotarians and Rotaractors worldwide unite in service to improve communities near and far. Together, we: promote peace; provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene; support education; fight disease; save mothers and children; grow local economies; protect the environment; provide disaster relief; and eradicate polio. This work takes commitment, knowledge, leadership, and above all, determination to take action.
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Weston And Wayland Holds First-Ever Christmas-Tree Sale
Please purchase your Christmas trees this year in Weston, to support scholarships, food-security projects and other charitable initiatives of the Rotary Club of Weston and Wayland. |
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Worcester Zooms Glögg Party
The Rotary Club of Worcester has great Glögg Party on December 17 via Zoom, with fun, friends, frivolity and imbibing. Some kids and animals came, too - they just had little sips. |
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Highlights: Our 'Jingle & Mingle' Holiday Zoom Party
Scores of Rotarians throughout District 7910 joined the fun on December 16 for our district's 2020 'Jingle & Mingle" Holiday Zoom Party. Rotarians - including District Governor Diana Nestorova - wore their festive holiday apparel, hats and fascinators while mingling in the main room with friends, old and new. |
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Support Our 2020 Rotary Foundation Appeal
It’s been quite a year. A global pandemic. Economic disruption. A renewed focus on social injustice. Climate change. And. through all this, Rotarians continue to demonstrate "service above self" in our communities and across the globe. Whether we’re restocking food pantries, helping to provide clean water, fighting addiction, eradicating polio, or supplying critical personal-protective equipment to our first responders, funding from The Rotary Foundation makes our work possible. |
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Acton Boy Scouts Troops' Holiday-Tree-Removal Fundraiser
Over the years, Acton Boy Scouts of America Troop 284 has picked up holiday trees as a fundraiser to support local troop activities. This year, Troop 284 is joining forces with Troop 1, also from Acton, to expand the fundraiser to better support scouting in Acton and our community. This event allows the scouts to give back to the community by helping families with holiday-tree removal.
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Neponset Valley Sunrise Plays Secret Santa/Shopper
In these interesting times, it is great to know that your local community members have got your back! The Rotary Club of Neponset Valley Sunrise was out a couple weekend ago, dropping bucks for gift cards from Salem Food Market, El Centro, La Taquria, Midway, Blue Ribbon BBQ, Big Bear Cafe, Brickhouse Cafe, Pizzadoro’s, Cathay Kitchen, Harrow’s, and Risers - all, in Dedham. |
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Hot Off The Press: Our December District Newsletter
Our top story is our December 16 JINGLE & MINGLE Zoom Holiday Party. To read the entire December newsletter, click here. |
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Register Now: Our Economic Forum 'Brainstorming Session,' January 5
The essence of a Rotary Fellowship is to engage with Rotarians around a common interest. In keeping with January being Rotary Vocational Service Month, District 7910 invites all interested Rotarians to a one-hour Brainstorming Session on ways we can help with jobs, growth and mentoring. The session will be held on Tuesday, January 5 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. |
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Announcing '19-'20 Foundation Award Winners
We are excited to announce the Foundation Award winners for Rotary 2019-2020. Merrimack Valley took home three banners, while Billerica, Charles River, Leominster, Montachusett Area, Nashoba Valley and Needam each won two banners. Big, hearty congratulations to all of the winners! |
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Marlborough Personalizing Santa Video Letters - Deadline Sunday, December 13
Are your kids bummed out because they can’t see Santa in person this Year? 'Dear Santa' is the virtual solution! The Rotary Club of Marlborough is producing personalized videos of Santa answering your child’s wishes — with a little extra added. |
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Acton-Boxborough Collects Food For Acton Food Pantry
The Rotary Club of Acton-Boxborough has collected 361 pounds of food for the Acton Food Pantry. Contributors shown are, left to right: Claude Miquel, Ann Sorvari, Diana Nestorova, Maureen Masciola, Johan Sorvari, and Padma Jonnavithula. |
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Charles River Donates Supplies To Metrowest Medical Center
The Rotary Club of Charles River has donated 1,500 medical masks and candy to the snack room of MetroWest Medical Center for first responders. The club, which serves Ashland, Framingham, Natick and Wellesley, thanked the nurses for their tireless commitment to the health of our community in the fight against COVID-19.
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Watch November's 'Open Doors With DG Diana:' Rotary Foundation
The monthly "Open Doors with DG Diana" online meeting on November 17, with more than 120 attendees, focused on The Rotary Foundation. Our keynote speakers were Past Rotary International President Ravi Ravindran, chair of the Board of Trustees of The Rotary Foundation; and Amanda Lanigan, of Worthy Village, a Rotary Peace Scholar. November is Rotary Foundation Month, which we celebrated during this online meeting. The amazing program also reviewed the District Grants and Global Grants that our clubs have participated in since July 1, and heard testimonials from our Rotarians and people we've helped with our grants. During the online meeting, the Rotary clubs of Charles River and Northborough had the best member attendance (per capita). They will each receive a Paul Harris award. The clubs will decide which one of their members will be awarded a Paul Harris, and the District will make contribution in that person's name. Because the online event - this year's District Foundation Meeting - was free, we encourage you to make a donation of $20 or more to the Rotary Foundation's Annual Fund. To make your tax-deductible donation, click here. |
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Get Ready To 'Jingle & Mingle' Starting Tonight At 7:00 On Zoom
Beat the Storm Gale Blues! Charge up your laptop - and, if needed, use your smartphone as a mobile hotspot! Register now - and for free - for District 7910's 'Jingle & Mingle' Zoom Holiday Party, which starts at 7:00 tonight. It's open to both Rotary members and guests! To register for free - and get tonight's Zoom meeting link - click here. |
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Westborough's Elliott Rittenberg Named 2023-2024 District Governor
We are excited to announce the selection and confirmation of Elliott Rittenberg, from the Rotary Club of Westborough, as our 2023-2024 District Governor. Congratulations |
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Top 5 Things To Know In December
Here are our Top 5 Things To Know In December:
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How Your Dollars Change Lives in District 7910
With Rotary Foundation Month coming to a close and the holidays just around the corner, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your investment in the Foundation! We’d like to share with you these inspirational stories of impact. Thank you for your contributions to The Rotary Foundation! We couldn’t have done it without you! |
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Shrewsbury Sets Table For 'Holiday Gift And Giving' Online Basket Auction
This fall it became clear that the Rotary Club of Shrewsbury's traditional in-person meetings and fundraising opportunities were going to be impossible because of the pandemic. With some brainstorming, club members decided to try something unconventional - and the Holiday Gift and Giving Online Basket Auction was born! |
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Celebrating Service-Above-Self Lives: Skip Hall, Gary MacConnell and Tom Sturiale
As we mourn the passings of long-time and dedicated Rotarians Preston "Skip" Hall (on left), Gary MacConnell (in middle) and Tom Sturiale (on right), we also celebrate their decades of tireless and dedicated service above self to their clubs and their communities. Skip and Gary were long-time members and past presidents of the Rotary Club of Worcester club, while Tom was a long-time member and past president of the Rotary Club of Framimgham. |
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New Videos In Rotary's PSA Campaign
New videos have been added to Rotary International's Public Service Announcement campaign. |
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Newton's Elves Seek Toys For Kids
The Rotary Club of Newton is so happy to be partnering this year with our friends at The Village Bank, to help ensure that every kiddo in Newton has a special winter holiday this year! |
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November Is Rotary Foundation Month
See how our Rotary Foundation and our Rotarians are creating lasting change across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. |
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Framingham Supplies Ramp For Elderly Shut-In
In its most recent random act of kindness (RAK), the Rotary Club of Framingham has supplied a handicap ramp for Bridget, an elderly, wheelchair-bound Framingham woman living with her daughter Carol’s family and struggling with health and financial issues. |
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Bedford Runs 'Bike-Helmet Give-Away,' '9/11-Memorial Clean-Up' Events
Bike-helmet give-aways and a 9/11-memorial clean-up were the focuses of two recent, successful Rotary Club of Bedford events. |
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Hot Off The Press: Our November Newsletter
Our top story is Rotary Foundation Month. To read the entire November Newsletter, click here. |
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Westborough Launches Trex-Recycling Effort
The Rotary Club of Westborough is excited to announce its new Trex Recycling Challenge Program. |
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'Pie In The Sky' Time In Newton
The Rotary Club of Newton is again partnering with The Presti Group to support Community Servings. Order pies for yourself, your friends, and your colleagues. And/or, make a donation to help Community Servings deliver medically tailored, nutritious, scratch-made meals to chronically and critically ill individuals and their families. |
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Guide To Foundation Grants For Clubs |
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Marlborough's Recycling Event Most Successful Yet
This year, the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce joined with the Rotary Club of Marlborough in their 10th annual Community Recycling event on September 26 and October 24 at the Navin Rink parking lot in Marlborough. After a wildly successful event on September 26, the October 24 event was even more successful — indeed, it was the most successful recycling day in the 10-year history of the semi-annual event. |
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Rotary Youth Exchange: Your Passport To Adventure
For more than 40 years, Rotary Youth Exchange has been one of Rotary’s best-known programs. As an official program, it dates to 1975 — but, by that time, Rotary clubs had already been sending students abroad for decades with the aim of promoting international understanding and friendship. |
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Foundation 101 |
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Rotary Youth Exchange News |
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Training RYLAns To Make Effective Presentations
Rotary Super District 6400 has been working to create a Rotary Youth Leadership Awards event that is self-sustaining - essentially, run by Rotaractors and Interactors. Super District 6400 is a group for Rotarians connected to Rotary District 6400, which serves the southwest part of Ontario, Canada and the southeast part of Michigan. |
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Rotary Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Webinar, November 12
A Rotary DIversity, Equity, Inclusion Webinar is set for this November 12 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) The free webinar focuses on The Power of Connection with Diverse Communities, with moderator Beth Keck, practitioner-in-residence for China Studies at The Johns Hopkins University SAIS.
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Watch Brookline, RI Polio-Eradication Videos
To help mark World Polio Day 2020, which was on October 24, both the Rotary Club of Brookline and Rotary International produced polio-eradication videos. |
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Join The 'Virtual World Interact Week' Party
Join the virtual World Interact Week party to celebrate the power of Interact, featuring a special guest appearance, exciting new announcements, and an opportunity to connect with Interactors around the world. In addition to joining the virtual party, take action with your Interact club with these ideas to celebrate World Interact Week: |
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Guide To Hybrid Club Meetings
Rotary District 7930's Public Image and Technology Committee, in cooperation with its Membership Committee, has published a Guide to Hybrid Club Meetings. |
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Rotary Public Image Update: November 2020
Here is the next Rotary Public Image update!
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Register Now: 'Open Doors With DG Diana' On Rotary Foundation, November 17
Register now for District 7910's 2020 Foundation Meeting. This year, it's free and online, via Zoom. Note the earlier-than-usual start time, 6:00 p.m. (ET), to accommodate our international guests. To register, click here. |
