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District News & Events
Rotary Youth Exchange Information Session -- October 16 @7:30 pm
Want to learn more about Rotary Youth Exchange? Do you know families with teens that might be interested in youth exchange? Tell your friends and neighbors & mark your calendars! District 7910 is having a Virtual Information Session on October 16 at 7:30 pm. We will cover the basics of both Long Term and Short Term exchanges and how they work. 

We'll also answer questions about how to apply, costs, timelines, and eligibility.
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Help our Clubs Be Irresistible! Sign Up For Visioning Training on October 26
We are excited to bring Visioning back to District 7910. Visioning helps clubs produce a strategy to become irresistible, resulting in a plan for membership attraction and retention while creating impactful opportunities for service to our communities. Visioning is a facilitator-led exercise where we guide clubs to develop a strategic road map consistent with Rotary's Action Plan through a facilitator-led process.
 
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District Foundation Dinner on November 13th, 2024
Join Rotarians from around the District on November 13, 2024 at 6:00pm to celebrate The Rotary Foundation’s role in creating the magic of Rotary and to recognize those who are helping to make it happen.
 
Space is limited so be sure to register now! Click HERE to register.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00pm.
Hudson Portuguese Club, 13 Port Street, Hudson, MA 01749
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Rotary Business Networking Works - Nov 19

Since the start, the Rotary Business Networking Series has been open to all Rotarians and "not-yet" Rotarians, who are interested in doing more business with Rotarians more often because we are people of integrity who value the 4-Way Test in business as we do in life.  

Business Networking Success Stories: The series been a productive element of business growth and development over time. At every session, Rotarians share excellent business insight, resource, and solutions. Typically, attendees leave with 2, 3 or more actionable strategies to enhance their business or career. 

Here are a few "success stories:" 

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IQ (Irresistibility Quotient): Strategies to Enhance Participant Engagement
One of the most important strategies for recruiting and retaining members is engagement. Members need to feel that they can make a difference in their community and clubs need to show them how.
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Leaders Wanted! District Leadership Nominations Are Now Being Accepted
This is an exciting time to be a Rotarian in District 7910! We seek candidates who wish to help lead District 7910 as we work to do good in the world and help our Clubs become truly irresistible.  The following opportunities are available:

• District Governor 2027-2028
• District Treasurer 2025-2028
• Two District Trustees 2025-2028
• Vice Governor (must be a Past District Governor)

Please download the nominating form here
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Save the Date - JoAnne Maamry - The Entrepreneur's Source will be coming to our District
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is scheduled for January 18th at the Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School in Marlborough, MA. Registration will be available later this month. 
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Insurance Coverage and Protecting your Club from Liability
What insurance coverage does our club have for events? When I agree to be a Director or Officer of my club, what personal liability am I undertaking? How can we protect our club from liability in using pictures of attendees at our events? What about hosting an exchange student?

The answers to these and many other questions will be shared at the forthcoming DG Open Doors Zoom session, "Insurance and Protection from Liability" to be held Wednesday, October 23, at 6 pm.
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Help Rotary Members in Zones 33 and 34 recover from Hurricane Helene
As you are probably aware, many of our Rotary friends in Zones 33 and 34 have been impacted significantly by Hurricane Helene. The following message comes from Rotary International Director Patrick Eakes.
 
Friends,

I appreciate your concern and prayers as communities across Zones 33 and 34 try to survive the next few days before starting the long recovery following Hurricane Helene.

We have established a fund where those who would like to assist recovery efforts by making a donation can do so via online payment, mailed check, or wire transfer. Information to make a donation is at https://www.rizones33-34.org/disaster-relief/.
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Join us in Calgary

Embark on an exhilarating journey of connection and inspiration at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary! Engage in riveting discussions, learn from distinguished speakers, and explore enlightening breakout sessions against the backdrop of Calgary's picturesque beauty nestled amid the Canadian Rockies.
 
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Clubs: Invitations & Success Stories
Natick Rotary Club "Brett Conaway Cup" Golf Tournament- October 18th at Sandy Burr Country Club Wayland MA
Come join us for the Brett Conaway Cup on October 18th at the Sandy Burr Country Club. This fundraiser for the Natick Rotary Club supports our mini grant program which helps fund 10-15 local organizations annually. There will be great raffle prizes, fun on the course, buffet lunch, and more. It's a guaranteed good time! To register or sponsor: https://natickrotary.org/2024_golf_Tournament/
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Community Recycling Event in Marlborough, Oct 19
Recycle your JUNK! Community recycling event, all towns welcome! $40 car/pick-up truck load with additional costs depending on the items. Located at Navin Rink 451 Bolton St Marlborough, MA. 
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Come One, Come All to DOGDAY 2024 in Brookline!
 
A fun-filled event on Sunday Oct 20th, 11am-3pm at Brookline Ave Playground. Tickets can be purchased at the event or at https://brooklinerotary.org/events/dog-day-2024.

Local vendors, food trucks, and activities including a Halloween Dog-Costume competition, games, art activities, face painting, and more will spirit the day! Also, booths with information for dog owners and those curious about dog breeds and shelter dogs.
 
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Taste of the Town in Tyngsboro/Dunstable - October 22nd
Enjoy your local favorite restaurants and discover new ones at Tyngsboro's Taste of the Town! One price to sample yummy food from loads of area gems. There will be music and raffles, too! Some favorite’s from last year: Chowder from Dream Diner, Middle Eastern delights from Chateau Merrimack, and Italian delicacies from Mave’s Kitchen, among others. October 22nd at Tyngsboro Sportmen’s Club.
Buy your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/929770046237?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Lowell Rotary's Harvest Ball for Seniors- October 22
The Harvest Ball gathers 150+ seniors to Lenzi's Restaurant in Dracut for an afternoon of dancing, singing and lunch. There are dance contests and door prizes. There's also the popular 50/50 raffle. The Lowell and Dracut clubs put together this wonderful and popular event. Doors open at 11:00 and concludes around 3:00. Tickets are $20.00. October 22.
Pints for Polio, Oct 24 in Waltham -- All Are Welcome!

Come join us at Craft Food Hall in Waltham to recognize World Polio Day: “Pints for Polio” on Thursday, October 24th, 2024 at 6 p.m.!

Please invite all your members, friends, family, and contacts to a fantastic evening starting at 6:00 PM. Here's what's planned: 

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Left Right Center Tournament in Leominster Oct 25
The most fun you’ll have playing a game that takes under 3 minutes to learn! Cash Prizes, Raffles, 50-50, Cash Bar!

When: Friday, October 25, 2024

Doors open at 6:00 pm & Game starts at 7:00 pm

Where: The Elks Lodge, 134 North Main St., Leominster, MA

Tickets: $25.00 per person – includes Game Play, Pizza & Snacks 
 
Contact: Paul Gauvin at 978-855-2145 or email: paul@wsbeauty.com
 
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Virtual Summit Focuses on Better Education for Children with Disabilities - Oct 25
The Rotary Club of World Disability Advocacy proudly sponsors a virtual, free, all-day Inclusive Education. This international Summit is on Saturday, October 26. This event is dedicated to improving the education of children with disabilities and will feature more than 35 presenters from over 13 countries.
 
 
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TREK Sturbridge Halloween 5K & 1K; a Family-Friendly event. October 27
It's the 4th year our Sturbridge Rotary Club organizes this Sunday, October 27th event, just before Halloween, located beside Old Sturbridge Village. We encourage attendees to come in costume as they participate in a Timed 5K TRAIL RACE, or a 5K TRAIL WALK, or a 1K Timed ROAD RACE for 12 years & younger, or indoor Games & Competitions for young children, plus a COSTUME PARADE. There is something for everyone! Dad can race the 5K, Mom the 5K Walk and the Kids the indoor games! Registration is open at https://www.racewire.com/register.php?id=14151 Runners & Walkers get a free T-Shirt.
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Framingham Club hosts Cornhole Tournament on October 27th
Framingham Rotary's first Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser will be on Sunday, October 27th at the Warren Conference Center in Ashland. Registration starts at noon and bags fly at 1 PM. Teams of 2 players can register for $100. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. 
 
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Holiday Food Drive for Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, October 14-November 24
Between October 14 and November 22 the Rotary Club of Littleton will be collecting holiday food items for Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, the largest food pantry in North Central Massachusetts.
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Milford Rotary Club Sponsors Exchange Student to Sweden
Being an exchange student in Sweden is such an amazing experience, explains Sasha Matovu, a Milford resident now spending her senior year of high school living in the Stockholm, Sweden. Sasha arrived in Sweden in August and went straight to a multi-day language camp where she met 42 other long term exchange students from all over the world. "It was incredible to meet so many people with such different backgrounds," said Sasha. It "opened my mind to the world in ways I hadn't expected."
 
Image: Sasha attends Orientation & Language Camp in Sweden, August 2024
 
 
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Pigs Might Fly and They Did
I contracted polio at the age of 18 months in September 1949 and spent the next 3 years in hospital. Polio paralyzed me in both legs, and in my lower torso from just below the diaphragm as well as losing most of the function in the right arm. Now I have been hit by Post-Polio Syndrome, a further incurable condition that affects up to 60% of polio Survivors anything up to 40 years after the initial infection.
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Upcoming District Events
Last Day to Submit Nominating Forms for DG
Oct. 15, 2024
 
Rotary Youth Exchange Information Session
ZOOM
Oct. 16, 2024
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
 
District Trustee Meeting
TBD
Oct. 22, 2024 6:00 p.m.
 
Club Visioning Training
Action Unlimited / Concord Workspace
Oct. 26, 2024
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 
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Rotary & District 7910 Resources

Useful links:

Rotary 7910 Learning Page

  • Learn from interviews with successful recent Club Presidents. 

Rotary Learning Center - Something for everyone

Learn about Rotary club and district roles, as well as their impact on your community. Find resources and tools that support members in these roles.
 
 
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