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Join us for a Weekend of Fun, Fellowship and Service as We Celebrate our Clubs, Members and Accomplishments - Register Today!
Our 4DistrictConference begins Friday, May 3 at the Wellsworth Hotel (formerly Southbridge Inn & Conference Center). We'll have fellowship, fun and service at an event designed for Rotary members and our families. Inspiring speakers, field trips to local attractions and even an evening of music and dancing will make this conference an event you won't want to miss. You'll have an opportunity to meet:
Past Rotary International Director John Blount, Chair of the 2019 International Convention and former chair RI’s global Communications Committee
Rotary Foundation Trustee Marty Helman, who led the effort to establish our new Peace Center in Istanbul, Turkey
Bonnie Waltch, the award-winning PBS senior producer and writer who will screen a preview of the new film "Brainstorm" based on the book by Sara Schley that chronicles the author's lived experiences with bipolar disorder.
At the District Conference, a wonderful variety of awards will be presented to District 7910 Rotary Clubs in multiple categories, plus the Rotarian of the Year award and other individual awards.
New this year! Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards to recognize club and individual efforts to support the environment, fight climate change, reduce plastics use, or other initiatives that will help us leave a cleaner, more healthy and livable world for our kids and grandchildren.
For more information about the Environmental Awards click HERE. The application is available by clicking HERE, and the deadline for submission is April 6, 2023.
The goal of these awards is to encourage clubs and members to undertake environmental initiatives and projects.
Does your club have a project focused on reducing the use of plastics, reusing items (like a clothing swap) or repairing items (maybe a repair cafe)? Then the you could be eligible for a grant from the State of up to $10,000!
Do you know a teenager who is 15 to18.5 years old and who is looking for the adventure of a lifetime? The Rotary Youth Exchange program is still accepting applications for both the Short Term and Long Term exchange programs. But do HURRY! Time is running out...Short Term (summer month) applications are due by June 1, 2024, and Long Term (school year 2024-25) are due by May 1, 2024!
Each year, Rotary awards up to 130 fully-funded fellowships for dedicated leaders from around the world to study at one of our peace centers.
The 2025-26 Rotary Peace Fellowship application is available online through 15 May 2024. If you know a potential candidate, use our referral form so they can receive more information.
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 Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley was devastated to learn that Chris Spear passed away unexpectedly in late February. Chris was a founding member of our club and involved in everything we did until he and his wife Laura moved to Providence in early 2022. After they moved they got involved in Rotary in Providence, but Chris (and Laura) were still very supportive of RNV and stayed involved behind the scenes.
As reported in the 12/1/23 7910 District Newsletter, Ray Pfau passed away in late November 2023. Please join family and friends to celebrate the life if this amazing man on Saturday April 20, 2024, Davis Hall at First Parish Church, 673 Main St Bolton MA, 2-5pm
On Wednesday evening April 3rd, The Rotary Club of Brookline is sponsoring a Forum on climate change entitled "Harnessing Climate Fears into Positive Action”.
The Forum is free & open to the public and will be held from 7 pm to 8:30 pm at the Brookline Public Library, Hunneman Hall, 361 Washington St, Brookline Village 02445. To reserve a FREE seat, please register by clicking here.
Rotary Club of Weston & Wayland is the chartered organization for Boy Scout Troop 157. The troop is having their annual Pasta Dinner and Silent Auction, on Friday, April 5th from 6-8:30 pm at the community center.
Rotarians who would like to help cook at the event should contact Rich DeVito. Rotarians who can support the event by donating a silent auction item of between $50 or greater should contact Renae Shaday at renae.shadday@gmail.com. ALL Rotarians are strongly encouraged to attend this fun event and support scouting in Weston.
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!
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.
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.
The Westford Rotary Club members and volunteers will be very busy during April and May with Community Service projects.
The Westford Rotary Club will have a table at the Westford Health &Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 6 from 10 am - 2 pm at Stony Brook School. Westford Rotary Club will have free veggie, herb, and flower seeds available at the table for individuals and families to plant. They will have information available on the other 2 events below too.
Back by Popular Demand! We hosted a successful Saint Patrick's Day Dance with Skyline who serves the Natick Community and surrounding towns with adaptive and inclusive programs for individuals with special needs. Happy faces all around as this was the first dance since COVID.
Join us for a Weekend of Fun, Fellowship and Service as We Celebrate our Clubs, Members and Accomplishments - 
"Increase awareness" is an annual Rotary goal. Successful public image initiatives raise awareness and stimulate membership interest. 
New this year! Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards to recognize club and individual efforts to support the environment, fight climate change, reduce plastics use, or other initiatives that will help us leave a cleaner, more healthy and livable world for our kids and grandchildren.
DISTRICT LEARNING ASSEMBLY & POST-PETS
Here's the 411 for clubs:
Does your club have a project focused on reducing the use of plastics, reusing items (like a clothing swap) or repairing items (maybe a repair cafe)? Then the you could be eligible for a grant from the State of up to $10,000!
Do you know a teenager who is 15 to18.5 years old and who is looking for the adventure of a lifetime? The Rotary Youth Exchange program is still accepting applications for both the Short Term and Long Term exchange programs. But do HURRY! Time is running out...Short Term (summer month) applications are due by June 1, 2024, and Long Term (school year 2024-25) are due by May 1, 2024!
Each year, Rotary awards up to 130 fully-funded fellowships for dedicated leaders from around the world to study at one of our peace centers. 
Join us on April 30th to learn about this new and exciting ESRAG-sponsored project: the Million Solar Panel Challenge.
The Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley was devastated to learn that Chris Spear passed away unexpectedly in late February. Chris was a founding member of our club and involved in everything we did until he and his wife Laura moved to Providence in early 2022. After they moved they got involved in Rotary in Providence, but Chris (and Laura) were still very supportive of RNV and stayed involved behind the scenes. 
As reported in the 12/1/23 7910 District Newsletter, Ray Pfau passed away in late November 2023. Please join family and friends to celebrate the life if this amazing man on Saturday April 20, 2024, Davis Hall at First Parish Church, 673 Main St Bolton MA, 2-5pm
On Wednesday evening April 3rd, The Rotary Club of Brookline is sponsoring a Forum on climate change entitled "Harnessing Climate Fears into Positive Action”. 
Rotary Club of Weston & Wayland is the chartered organization for Boy Scout Troop 157. The troop is having their annual Pasta Dinner and Silent Auction, on Friday, April 5th from 6-8:30 pm at the community center.
SAVE THE DATE!
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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The Westford Rotary Club members and volunteers will be very busy during April and May with Community Service projects. 
Back by Popular Demand! We hosted a successful Saint Patrick's Day Dance with Skyline who serves the Natick Community and surrounding towns with adaptive and inclusive programs for individuals with special needs. Happy faces all around as this was the first dance since COVID.
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