On Saturday, May 18, 2024, more than 800 Rotary clubs and 30,000 Rotarians across 10 states and 7 countries, will volunteer in their communities for an unprecedented Rotary Day of Service, collecting clothes for homeless, refurbishing parks, and, much, much more.
We need YOU to submit your club project to be added to the Day of Service website. The earlier your project is submitted, the longer it will be promoted on the website to get volunteers! Please fill out this simple form with all necessary information for submission.
Rotary members use their skills, time, and talent to support our programs. These awards are some of the ways that we can recognize people’s contributions:
· The Rotary Foundation District Service Award honors members at the district level who are making a difference through the Foundation’s programs. It’s awarded by the district governor.
· The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service honors one member from each district each year who has been actively involved in service related to the Foundation.
· The Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award is the Foundation’s highest service award and recognizes exemplary service that extends beyond the district level and is sustained for a long period.
Congratulations for completing all the steps to get your students registered for RYLA. All the important steps for registration are completed, but there are still some things you can do before RYLA commences in late June. Consider sending out a press release to highlight the work your club has done. Consider inviting your students to a Rotary Meeting, Service Opportunity, Interact, or Fundraiser so they can learn about Rotary and the projects that are important to your club.
Who will lead your club in the coming year? In addition to the President-elect every club needs to have its roster of executives planned at this point, hopefully ready to attend the District Assembly April 20 to learn what is needed in their new role.
The best information on your club's Foundation giving can be found in the Club Recognition Summary on rotary.org. Club officers (President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Foundation Chair) should all have the necessary privileges to see this report.
I-Ping Li is raising funds for students who care about community, and for whom a scholarship can make a meaningful impact. "I love that the Newton Rotary Foundation reaches out to parts of the community that need a boost." This scholarship program has supported future engineers, chefs, teachers and many other bright, talented college bound and skilled trade students.
The Rotary Club of Watertown is delighted to announce the return of our most highly anticipated annual event on April 26th, 2024! Please join us for this fun event! Money raised will help to support our keystone programs such as our High School Senior Scholarship program, Senior Cookout, support of local food pantries, and more. Please refer here: for more information. Hope to see you there!
Upcoming Saturday April 27th - the 32nd Annual Earth Day Cleanup in Southborough. Anyone can volunteer to participate. No sign up required. Volunteers to gather 8-8:30 am at the Southborough Department of Public Works (DPW) Transfer station, just of Rt. 85 to get trash bags and adopt a part of town to clean and head out. Coffee and treats will be served at 8:30 AM. This year volunteers can receive a free safety vest on first come first serve basis - adult and kid sizes available. Volunteers should remember to bring work gloves and wear sturdy footwear. Sign up via Facebook
The Rotary Clubs of Bedford and Concord have teamed up to pack meals for the hungry and food insecure right here in MA. Many don't realize that fully 33% of adults in MA were food insecure in 2022, and that number jumps to 62% when looking at adults in the Latin community. Food pantries are still seeing unprecedented demand due to COVID, the end of COVID-era benefits, and then high inflation. No one should have to choose between paying for rent, medications or food. Come join the FUN on April 27 at 10am at Middlesex Community College (Bedford Campus). Click here for details & registration.
Join us on April 30th to learn about this new and exciting ESRAG-sponsored project: the Million Solar Panel Challenge.
Elizabeth Henke, of the ESRAG Renewable Energy Task Force, will tell us all about the Challenge, how it works, and how you and your club can participate. Click HERE to register!
The Forum will spotlight Rotary Foundation’s development of a new Rotary Peace Center in Istanbul, Turkey and the international work of Rotary Peace Fellows. Held at the Brookline Public Library on May 9th, 7pm to 8:30, it's free, open to the public and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Brookline and co-sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Needham, Cambridge and Parkway Rotary, along with community partner the ArtsBridge Institute. Register here for a FREE seat.
The Rotary Club of Concord will host the second annual MusicFest at Rideout Park in Concord, MA on May 25 from 1:00-7:00pm. The event features local musicians: Concord Carlisle High School, the Joy of Music School, Rockabye Beats, Ya Mon Mr. Hot Pepper, and headline entertainer The Bruce Marshall Group.
The event is free to the public and will also offer food trucks, arts and nonprofit vendors, and lots of fun.
As noted in the 4/1 newsletter, Chris Spear passed away unexpectedly in late February. His family invites all to attend a "life party" for him, a celebration of life to be held at Stow Acres Country Club on June 1 from 4-8 PM. Please RSVP by May 17 at chrisspearparty@gmail.com with your name and number of guests. Feel free to post remembrances and pictures at chrisspearparty@gmail.com as well. Carnival beads are welcome and encouraged.
Around mid -February, the Multinational Rotary Club of Kyiv (KMRC) successfully installed two 12 KW Generators at the Kyiv State-Owned Experimental Prosthetic-Orthopedic Enterprise (KSOEPOE).
The Generators were purchased with funds from a Rotary Club of Needham Division 7910 District Grant along with additional funds from Needham members and one non-Rotarian.
Brookline Rotary sold out a total of 560 burgers and hot dogs and collected donations for Special Olympics all the while cheering on runners to the finish line! A long tradition for Brookline Rotary is hosting a concession stand and selling hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, chips and beverages while several other volunteers walk the route near mile 24 around Coolidge Corner collecting donations for our goal of $1,000 for Special Olympics. A fun-filled, family event!
DISTRICT LEARNING ASSEMBLY & POST-PETS
On Saturday, May 18, 2024, more than 800 Rotary clubs and 30,000 Rotarians across 10 states and 7 countries, will volunteer in their communities for an unprecedented Rotary Day of Service, collecting clothes for homeless, refurbishing parks, and, much, much more.
Rotary members use their skills, time, and talent to support our programs. These awards are some of the ways that we can recognize people’s contributions:
We’re excited to announce a series of Zone-delivered webinars starting May 6, 7:30 PM Eastern.
Congratulations for completing all the steps to get your students registered for RYLA. All the important steps for registration are completed, but there are still some things you can do before RYLA commences in late June.
Who will lead your club in the coming year? In addition to the President-elect every club needs to have its roster of executives planned at this point, hopefully ready to attend the District Assembly April 20 to learn what is needed in their new role.
...and fundraising continues!
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The Rotary Club of Watertown is delighted to announce the return of our most highly anticipated annual event on April 26th, 2024! Please join us for this fun event! Money raised will help to support our keystone programs such as our High School Senior Scholarship program, Senior Cookout, support of local food pantries, and more. Please refer here: 
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Join us on April 30th to learn about this new and exciting ESRAG-sponsored project: the Million Solar Panel Challenge.
The Forum will spotlight Rotary Foundation’s development of a new Rotary Peace Center in Istanbul, Turkey and the international work of Rotary Peace Fellows. Held at the Brookline Public Library on May 9th, 7pm to 8:30, it's free, open to the public and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Brookline and co-sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Needham, Cambridge and Parkway Rotary, along with community partner the ArtsBridge Institute. 
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As noted in the 4/1 newsletter, Chris Spear passed away unexpectedly in late February. His family invites all to attend a "life party" for him, a celebration of life to be held at Stow Acres Country Club on June 1 from 4-8 PM. Please RSVP by May 17 at 
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Brookline Rotary sold out a total of 560 burgers and hot dogs and collected donations for Special Olympics all the while cheering on runners to the finish line!
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