What is your Club’s IQ (Irresistibility Quotient)? This month we will be discussing strategies to enhance member engagement. The research is indisputable, get your members engaged and they will stay with the club. However, reaching out to them is not always easy and once you do, how do you get them invested in the club's activity?
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.
The District will be hosting the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) on Saturday, January 18th from 7:30 AM until 3 PM at the Assabet Regional Technical High School on Fitchburg Street in Marlborough.
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/.
On Saturday, October 19, District 7910's Youth Exchange Committee hosted eight students from three Rotary districts for the very American tradition of picking apples and making apple pie. The day turned out to be beautiful and warm -- perfect for picking delicious apples at Tougas Farm in Northborough and making apple pies to take home to the student's host families.
Photo: Rotary Exchange Students from Districts 7910, 7930, and 7980
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.
The Wellesley Rotary Club’s 4th Annual "Dinner On Us" Sweepstakes is underway, and we’re raising funds to combat food insecurity. Too many families in Wellesley are unsure of where their next meal will come from, and that’s a reality we can’t ignore. And with your help, we can turn that around.
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.
Holiday shopping fun at Framingham Rotary's annual Holiday Craft Fair at Keefe Tech on December 14 from 10-4! With over 100 excited crafters, you will find original wreaths, jewelry, candles, sweaters, wood & metal works and so much more. Even Santa will be there for pics. See you there!
On Tuesday October 22nd Rotary Club of Concord hosted the first of three events this year at the Concord Council on Aging. Named Lounge 250, the event was a celebration of Concord's 250th anniversary and was meant to have a uptown nightclub vibe for the senior citizens of Concord. There were delicious appetizers and mocktails served by Rotarians, dressed as servers and bartenders. Music made the event festive and the positive feedback from this event was wonderful!
Photo: From left to right: Heather, Richard, Sheila, Jean, Steve L, Dave, Hilary, Steve K, Sharon, Peggy, Therese, Becky and John
Members of the Rotary Clubs of Weston & Wayland, Waltham, Billerica, and Needham came together for a fun evening and raising funds for Rotary's End Polio Now campaign.
On October 24, World Polio Day, Rotary members and friends gathered at Craft Food Hall to raise money to end Polio. It was a massive success!
As of Friday evening (10/25), we've raised $1,570 for the End Polio Now fund and will keep the fundraising page open through midnight on Halloween. Donations go directly to The Rotary Foundation.