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Governor's MessageOur first month as District Governors
By Pat and Skip Doyle
This is the first newsletter of August. That means our first month as District Governors is over. Time does fly when you are busy.
We added 12 new members to the District in July. While that looks like something to get excited about, we also lost 13 members for a net loss of one.
Click here to submit content for the August 8 issue.
Click here for past issues.Welcome, New Rotarians!Please join us in welcoming these new members at Rotary clubs in District 7910 (alphabetical order, by last name):
- Ellen O'Brien, Newton
District & Club Rounds
DGs Begin Club Visits
District Governors Pat and Skip Doyle (middle and right) visited Wachusett Area Rotary on Friday, July 29. They are shown posing with club President Gary Hough (left)
Pat and Skip Doyle Installed as 2016-2017 District Governors'
Click here to view video
Concord: $24,000 in Scholarships Awarded
The success of the 2015 Thomas R. Huckins Memorial Golf Tournament enabled Concord Rotary to award scholarships to four graduating Concord Carlisle High School students and four college students, to continue their education. Shown, are two of the students: Benjamin Friedman,left; and Briana Cohen, right. Read More
This year's tournament will be held on August 22 Click here, to learn more.
Milford: $4,000 in Scholarships Awarded
Milford Rotary has been awarding scholarships since the mid 1950s.
Shown, front row, left to right: Kendra Currie, Milford High School attending Quinnipiac University; Karin Plante, Nipmuc Regional High School, attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute; and Maia Banayan, Hopedale High School, attending George Mason University
Shown, back row, left to right: Scholarship Chair Steve Ellis, club President Allan Villatoro; and Carson Hope, Blackstone Valley Technical High School, attending University of Maine/Farmington.
Youth Exchange: Ayer Sponsors Student
Sixteen-year-old Julia "Jules" Cashman (shown) is very excited. She's heading to Spain for her senior year in high school, thanks to Ayer Rotary's support. The club is sponsoring Jules as part of the Youth Exchange Program.
The Youth Exchange Program is the opportunity of a lifetime for more than 8,000 students who participate each year. By sharing their own culture, and embracing a new one, students help foster global understanding.
The Youth Exchange Program is the opportunity of a lifetime for more than 8,000 students who participate each year. By sharing their own culture, and embracing a new one, students help foster global understanding.
District Leadership Meeting A Huge Success
District Governors Pat and Skip Doyle held their Leadership Meeting on July 19 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Leominster. This is an annual event for which DGs bring their District leaders and committee chairs together to review the goals for the new Rotary year.
This, year the event was presented in a facilitated format. The results will be consolidated and sent to all attendees so that the District Goals for each committee can be set.
Shown, left to right: Scribe Karen Fusco, District Governor Pat Doyle, and Scribe Christine Pinney.
Shown, left to right: Bob Cassidy and Ed King
Fitchburg, Montachusett Area Rotary Present Donation To Arc Of Opportunity
In April the Rotary Clubs of Fitchburg and Montachusett Area sponsored the 5th annual "Take Me Out To The Ball Game." This event is a baseball-themed fund-raiser, with proceeds going to the Arc of Opportunity in Fitchburg. Although no baseball game, was held attendees enjoyed hot dogs and popcorn
Jim Fusco Presented District Governor's Chair
It is a tradition in District 7910 that the outgoing District Governor is presented with a Rotary Rocking Chair (shown, left) as thanks for his or her service. This tradition held true at the District Leadership Meeting on July 19 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Leominster. The current district-governor string of District Governors Skip and Pat Doyle (standing, far left and second from left), District Governor-Elect Karin Gaffney (standing, second from right) and District Governor-Nominee Steve Sager (standing, far right) presented Immediate Past District Governor Jim Fusco (seated) with his chair
Jim said he will "use it wisely!"
Jack Hoell Our New District Treasurer
We are proud to announce that Jack Hoell is the new District Treasurer. Jack is the Immediate Past President of Neponset Valley Rotary, and was selected by the District Nominating Committee to serve in this three-year term.
Welcome, Jack!
To e-mail Jack, click here
Al Bowers Is New Chair Of District Charity Fund
The District Charity Fund held a meeting on July 14 and one order of business was to select a new chair: Al Bowers of Athol-Orange Rotary.
Congratulations, Al!
To read the Bylaws of the District Charity Fund, click here
To contact, Al, click here
Rotarians Love Baseball: Westborough, Leominster, Fitchburg & Montachusett Area Attend Games
The Worcester Brave Hearts and the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs are members of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League. On July 19,the Brave Hearts hosted the Dirt Dawgs and Westborough Rotary President Gerry Gross (shown, immediately below) threw out the first pitch. The next day, the Dirt Dawgs hosted the Bravehearts and Fitchburg Rotary President Dan Cunningham threw out the first pitch. Also during July 20 game, Leominster Rotarian Victor Bhakta lead the crowd by singing the National Anthem.
Rotarians, Rotaractors Attend Multi-District Wine Fellowship Event
District 7910 and 7930’s Rotarian Wine Appreciation Fellowship sponsored a Wine-Dinner on Monday, July 18 at La Morra Bicari Ristorante in Brookline Village. Thirty Rotarians and Rotaractors enjoy a delicious four-course meal with a total of four wine pairings. (Rotaractors under the legal drinking age were not served wine.) 
Our district banners are available for your to use when you have an upcoming event or fundraiser. If you want to reserve one of the banners, please contact PR Chair Laura Spear at laura@spear.net.
On to Atlanta in 2017
Planning to attend? Contact District Chair Steve Glines.
More than 43,000 attendees left the Rotary International Convention in South Korea inspired to end polio for good, to celebrate The Rotary Foundation's centennial, and to champion changes that will help Rotary appeal to a broader audience.On the last day, RI President K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran (shared a personal story of his mother’s triumph over polio.
To read the story, click here.
To register for the 2017 RI Convention in Atlanta, click here
'16-'17 District Directory: Update your information - Here's how to do it
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We want all of the information in the 2016-2017 District Directory to be up-to-date and as accurate as possible - so we need you to check your Member Profile on ClubRunner to ensure that all information is complete and accurate. (All members have access.)
We still need your help to ensure your club's membership information in the Directory Yellow Pages is complete and accurate.
How to do it for Members:
Log into Club Runner at www.rotary7910.org
- Go to “Administration”
- Go to “For Members”
- Click on “Edit My Profile” (Insert of headshot photo is possible)
- Assure that all Club Positions are filled in for the 2017-2018 Rotary Year. (Presidents-Elect, Secretaries and Executive Secretaries have access.)
How to do it for Executives and Directors:
- Log into Club Runner at www.rotary7910.org
- Go to “Administration”
- Go to “District, Clubs & Membership”
- Click on “Edit Executives & Directors”
- Click on the “2016-2017” tab
- Click “Edit” for each position and use the drop down menu to select the member
Important: Do not change the “Sequence” or “Title” for any position.
Note: If your club has a position that does not show, click “Add New Position.”
Save The Dates: Rotary Golf Tournaments In Our District
Wednesday, August 3: Brookfields Rotary - 2nd Annual Memorial Golf Tournament honoring passed Rotarians, Quail Hollow Country Club, Oakham (see story, below)Wednesday, August 3: Gardner Rotary - Robert Langlois Memorial Golf Tournament, Gardner Municipal Golf Course, Gardner
Tuesday, August 16: District 7910 Golf League - Framingham Country Club, Framingham. Click here for event flyer, in PDF format
Wednesday, August 17: Acton-Boxborough Rotary - 24th Annual Club Presidents Golf Tournament, Woods of Westminster. To sign up, download flyer, and/or access sponsorship opportunities, click here. READ MORE
Monday, August 22: Concord Rotary - 28th Annual Golf Tournament, Concord Country Club, Concord (see story, below). For more information, click here
Monday, August 29: Sturbridge Rotary - Golf Tournament, Cohasse Country Club, Southbridge. For more information, click here
Friday September 16: District 7910 Golf League - Monoosnock Country Club, Leominster. Click here for event flyer, in PDF format.
Friday September 16: Natick Rotary: 22nd Annual Golf Tournament - Juniper Hills. Click here for information.
Monday, September 19: Wachusett Area Rotary - 24th Annual Golf Tournament, Oak Hill Country Club, Fitchburg. Click here for Save The Date flyer, in PDF format Click here for Sponsorship Opportunities flyer, in PDF format.
Tournament Details:
Brookfields Rotary 2nd Annual Memorial Golf Tournament
The Rotary Club of the Brookfields will host the 2nd Annual Memorial Golf Tournament honoring its Rotarians who have passed away, on Wednesday, August 3, at Quail Hollow Country Club in Oakham. Shotgun start: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $320 per foursome, which includes 18 holes of golf with cart, chicken BBQ dinner, raffles and prizes. For more information, contact Judy at 413-436-5358.
Concord Rotary 28th Annul Golf Tournament
The Rotary Club of Concord will host the 28th annual Thomas R. Huckins Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, August 22 at the Concord Country Club to benefit the Scholarship Fund of Concord and Carlisle and Rotary charitable projects.
The shotgun start is at 1 p.m., preceded by registration and lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cocktails and dinner will be at 6:30 p.m.
To sign up as a sponsor and/or golfer at rotaryclubofconcord.org. Make checks payable to "Concord Rotary Charitable Endowment Inc." and mail in care of Maurer, P.O. Box 354, Concord, MA 01742.
Framingham Rotary Promotes Concerts On The Green
On Friday nights this summer, Concerts on the Green, organized by the Framingham Parks & Services Department, are taking place on the green on Edgell Road near Route 9. This year, the Rotary Club of Framingham is one of the financial sponsors of the family-friendly concert series, and has its usual information booth at each concert as well. Concerts are free and open to the public.'Wings & Wheels' Every Thursday Evening Through August In Stow
If it’s summer in Stow, it must be Wings & Wheels season! In cooperation with EAA #196, Friends of Minute Man Air Field, and Nancy’s at the Airfield Café, the Rotary clubs of Acton-Boxborough, Maynard and Nashoba Valley are holding their fourth annual Wings & Wheels program every Thursday evening through August 25.
Major District & Club Happenings: Summer & FallThrough August 25: Nashoba Valley Rotary - 'Wings & Wheels'
Click here for event flyer, in PDF format
Through September: District 7910 - 'Golf Fellowship'
Next Outing: Wednesday, August 3, Quail Hollow Country Club, Oakham
Click here for events flyer, in PDF format
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Monday August 8: Framingham Rotary - 'The Golden Gates'
The Golden Gates will be the feature presentation at Framingham Rotary's regular meeting on August 8 at 12:15 p.m. at Ken's Steakhouse in Framingham.
The Golden Gates offers audiences an entertaining and authentic glimpse into Old Russia through music, song, and dance. The repertoire is centered on masterpieces of Russian folklore and represents the diversity of the culture, ranging from gently humorous songs, to elaborate lyrical suites, to pulsating dance numbers.
Saturday August 13: Hudson & Nashoba Valley - 'Spirit of Hudson'
Click here for event flyer
Saturday, August 13: Southbridge Rotary - 'Southbridge Centennial
To read club newsletter, click here
Sunday August 14: Natick Rotary - 'Softball Fundraiser for Embrace A Family'
Natick Rotary will be hosting a One-Pitch Tournament to benefit Embrace A Family on Sunday, August 14. (Rain date is Sunday, August 21.) The double-elimination tournament will begin at 9 a.m. at Lavezzo Field at Memorial School on Route 16 in South Natick.
For information, click here
Sunday August 14: Westborough Rotary - 7th Annual Triathlon
Click here for event flyer, in PDF format
Click here for event article, in Word format
Click here for Raffle Ticket Flyer
Monday, September 19: Shrewsbury Rotary - 'Amanda Graves: On being a polio survivor'
Don't miss the presentation. Amanda (shown) is the newest member of the District 79010 Polio Team, chaired by Carl Good III. READ MORE
Monday, September 19: Wachusett Area Rotary - '24th Annual Golf Tournament'
Click here for save-the-date flyer, in PDF format
Click here for sponsorship opportunities, in PDF format
Submit Major Club Happenings
Send flyers of your club's major events and activities, in either JPEG or PDF format, to Jim Fusco at jim.fusco2@gmail.com.
Upcoming Events
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