Governor's MessageWe Have Feelings That Are Hard To Express
By Pat and Skip Doyle
It is hard to imagine how we will feel 51 weeks from now. Right now, after we have finished week one, we have feelings that are hard to express.
It has been a week full of Rotary experiences.We can fudge a little and call the installation of the officers of Marlborough Rotary Club last Thursday evening our first event.
What a great evening with friends and supporters of many years. Long-time members, past members, new members, family and friends gathered at Fish Restaurant to hear incoming President Peggy Sheldon share her vision for the year ahead. We have high hopes for Marlborough Rotary in the months to come. READ MORE
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):
- Aaron Aykanina, Marlborough
- Jack Forman, Westborough
- David Morticelli, Marlborough
- Steve Roach, Marlborough
- Darlene Trainor, Marlborough
Rotarians In MemoriamPlease remember this Rotarian, who recently passed away:
Tom Smalarz, Southbridge
To read his obituary, click here
District & Club RoundsPat and Skip Doyle Installed as 2016-2017 District Governors
On June 26, Pat and Skip Doyle were installed as District Governors for the 2016-2017 Rotary year, which began last Friday, July 1. Congratulations and best wishes to them from all of us!
To commemorate this special event - an extraordinary one, too, because of Pat and Skip's co-governorship - we share with you a 28-minute video of the June 26th Installation Ceremony at Fitchburg State University. To view the video in MP4 format, click here.
The Installation took place during the closing ceremonies for the three-day annual Rotary Youth Leadership Awards event, held this year at Fitchburg State and attended by 188 sophomores. The closing event, including the Installation, was attended by those students and as well as their families and friends. To learn more about RYLA, click here.
Shown are Skip Doyle (left) and Pat Doyle (middle) being installed by Past District Governor Carol Toomey (right).
Northborough Rotary Charters Northborough & Southborough Interact
On June 30, at the Northboro Senior Center, the Rotary Club of Northborough held an induction ceremony to officially charter the Northborough & Southborough Interact Club and welcome Sruthi and her fellow club members to Interact, a service-focused international society. Open to students ages 12 to 18 who want to serve their communities and their world, Interact is a part of Rotary International.
Sruthi, whose dad once started a Rotaract club – Rotary’s society for young adults – said she wasn’t as committed to volunteering when she was a young child. Growing up in Northborough, she didn’t witness dire need. READ MORE
Shown at the podium is co-District Governor Pat Doyle.
Installations Of Our '16-'17 Club Presidents
Ayer (Chartered 1956): Christopher Lilly
Also installed:
Dolores Alberghini as Vice President
Joan Pena as Secretary
Donna Savary as Sgt at Arms
Melissa Fetterhoff as Board of Director
Karen Strickland as Board of Director
John Gervais as Board of Director
Joan Pena as Secretary
Donna Savary as Sgt at Arms
Melissa Fetterhoff as Board of Director
Karen Strickland as Board of Director
John Gervais as Board of Director
For Ayer's newsletter, click here
Shown, left to right: Christopher Lilly, John Gervais, Mike Phelan, Dolores Alberghini, Donna Savary, Patricia Thorpe, and Bryan Sawyer
(Chartered 1955): Chet Lubelczyk
Shown, left to right: Judy Rice, President; Chet Lubelczyk, Vice President; Darby Warburton, Secretary; Beverly Sawyer, Treasurer; and Luanne McLeo
Brookline (Chartered 1938): Elmon Hendrickson
Needham (Chartered 1929): Ted Shaughnessy
Newton (Chartered 1923): Paul Sullivan
For club news release, click here
RYLA Committee Holds Wrap-Up Meeting
It is important to have a wrap-up meeting after a major event and that is just what the RYLA Committee did this past Sunday. The committee met for brunch at the Northborough home of District Governors Pat and Skip Doyle to review the
event and to start preliminary planning for the 2017 RYLA.
While year was the BEST RYLA EVER, next year the committee plans to have the BEST-BEST RYLA EVER. Thank you!
Shown, clockwise from bottom left, are: Morgan McGraw Bently, Corinne Braciska (Littleton); Ethan (Corinne's son & Future RYLAN & Rotarian; Joe Badenhoff (Acton/Boxborough); Cheryl Rosen (Hudson); co-District Governor Skip Doyle; Kevin Sullivan (Bedford); Karen Fusco (Fitchburg); Immediate Past District Governor Jim Fusco (Montachusett Area); Ed King (Northborough); co-District Governor Pat Doyle; Kathi Duprey; RYLA Chair Christine Pinney (Bedford), Kelsey Whittemore and Courtney Salmon. photo taken Carol Toomey
Westborough Rotary Presents 5K Road Race
(This information was posted on June 25 on the MetroWest Daily News website.)
Within the past three years, [South County Physical Therapy Inc.] has donated more than 200 bottles of water to support Rotary Race participants in their pursuit of the finish line at Westborough High School, 90 W. Main St.
Within the past three years, [South County Physical Therapy Inc.] has donated more than 200 bottles of water to support Rotary Race participants in their pursuit of the finish line at Westborough High School, 90 W. Main St.
“Hydration is always key to a runner’s performance — before, during and after a big race. At SCPT, we encourage all runners, from novices to veterans, to monitor their water intake. Maintaining proper hydration can prevent cramps, regulate body temperature, and lubricate your joints to help prevent overuse injuries,” said SCPT Executive Director Eric Cardin. “It is our pleasure to support the Rotary Club of Westborough and all who participated in the Road Race.”
This year, SCPT’s offerings weren’t the only things that were wet, as rain clouds lingered during the annual Westborough Spring Festival weekend. Ongoing precipitation made the hilly course throughout Westborough even more challenging for runners. In addition to the 5K Road Race, the Westborough Spring Festival featured live music, local eats and events, including a new Food Truck Festival.
SCPT offers six convenient locations throughout Central Massachusetts and is recognized for providing the highest quality of personalized and rehabilitative orthopedic and sports physical therapy care for 30 years.
Natick: 'Finding hope in Haiti,' by Peter Golden
This article appeared in the June 26 MetroWest Daily News.
Not to make too much of it, but as a Rotarian I cook community suppers and work for a variety of causes, from food pantries to scholarship fundraisers and a whole bunch of other good things like polio eradication and disaster relief. For me, it’s no big deal; it’s what Rotarians do as part of our pledge to honor “Service Above Self.” READ MORE
Shown, are three of the older students at the Hope for the Children of Haiti orphanage wait for classes. Three of the older students at the Hope for the Children of Haiti orphanage wait for classes. (Photo: Peter Golden)
Montachusett Area Rotary Grant in LiberiaAids Liberian School Project & Doug Larson, resident of Boxborough,
The Rotary Club of Montachusett Area has been working on a Global Grant over the past three years to provide clean water to an off-grid water-supply system for a school in rural Liberia, Africa. Doug Larson a resident of Boxborough, along with his co-workers at Geosyntec Consultants' New England branch in Acton volunteered after-hours to design the system.This April, Larson (shown on right in photo) traveled to Liberia to install the system.
The village of Gbarnga is about 120 miles from the capital city of Monrovia in a country the size of Tennessee. This country was devastated by civil war and then more recently by a costly outbreak of the Ebola virus. It’s a place where clean water is just 20 feet below the surface but unreachable for most and education is a luxury. Through a Rotary grant of $80,000, the people in this village will have access to clean water, health, education and economic development — beginning with a school and clean water.
Bedford COA Members Work On Bedford Rotary-Funded Raised Gardens
(This Wicked Local Bedford article by Amelia Johnson was posted on June 23.)
The lettuce crop is on its way, and more vegetables will be arriving in the Bedford Council on Aging garden that was two years in the making. Thanks to Bedford High School sophomore and Boy Scout Troop 194 member Jalan Pedonesi, 16, the seniors' wish was granted earlier this spring.
Bedford COA volunteers recently planted seeds in raised boxes and whiskey barrels in the new garden behind the senior center on Mudge Way. The group had been waiting a long time to plant, as the project germinated two years ago with a donation from the members of the Rotary Club of Bedford, who gave $1,000 to the Council on Aging for the construction of a garden. READ MORE
Shown, is one of the raised gardens at the Bedford Council on Aging features assorted herbs. (Photo: Amelia Johnson)
District Banners Available
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
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 cha
mpion changes that will help Rotary appeal to a broader audience.On the last day, RI President K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran (right) 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
District Directory Yellow Pages: Deadline to submit ads is this Friday, July 15
Do business Rotarian-to-Rotarian: Send us your ads now. For a copy of the Order Form, click here.
How to do it:
- Fill in the Yellow Pages Order Form (the form was mailed to you on Thurs 6/30/16). For Order Form <click here>
- Assure that you enter “Classification Requested” (only one classification per ad)
- For Business-Card-Size Ads, include you business card
- For Half-Page or Full-Page Ads, include your business card and your ad copy
- Mail the order form along with your check, business card and ad copy (No. 4, only) per instructions on the Yellow Pages Order Form
Note: To place more than one ad, enclose a separate order form for each one.
(Shown are sample ads.)
Member Information for the District Diretcory
We want all the information in the District Directory to be up-to-date and as accurate as possible so we need you to check your Member Profile on Club Runner to ensure that all information is complete and accurate. (All members have access.)
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, July 20: District 7910 Golf League - Nashawtuc Country Club, Concord
Click here for event flyer, in PDF format
Wednesday, August 3: Brookfields Rotary - 2nd annual memorial golf tournament honoring our passed Rotarians, Quail Hollow Country Club, Oakham, MA (see story below)
Tuesday, August 16: District 7910 Golf League - Framingham Country Club, Framingham
Click here for event flyer, in PDF format
Monday, August 22: Concord Rotary - 28th Annual Golf Tournament, Concord Country Club, Concord (see story, below)
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 Golf Tournament
The Rotary Club of the Brookfields will host the 2nd Annual 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. The entry fee of $250 includes 18 holes of golf at one of New England’s premier courses, use of the putting green, golf cart, lunch, clubhouse reception and dinner, tournament gifts and refreshments. Mulligans will be available for purchase. Silent and live auctions will add to the fun. There will also be a drawing for top-quality golf gear. Compete for a prize for the longest drive and closest to the pin for men and women.
Thanks to the support of last year’s sponsors and golfers, the Rotary Club was able to underwrite $24,000 in scholarships. The Rotary Club is one of the largest donors to the Scholarship Fund, and the golf tournament is the club’s largest fundraiser to benefit scholarships.
Platinum sponsors Emerson Hospital, Hammond Residential Realty and Newbury Court have stepped forward to support the tournament, and encourage others to join them in helping worthy students obtain a college education. Sponsorships by corporations, local businesses and individuals boost the proceeds, with benefits to both donors and students. Major underwriters in a number of categories receive recognition in promotional materials. For $2,500, Platinum Sponsors have their logo on all printed materials; are entitled to preferred placement for one tee sign; and receive full registration for four golfers and 20 raffle tickets. For $1,500, Friend Sponsors have a business listing on all printed materials; are entitled to preferred placement for one tee sign; and receive full registration for four golfers and 10 raffle tickets. Tee and Green Sponsorships are $250 and entitle the donor to have a sign bearing their message on a tee or green.
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.
Westborough Rotary Seeks to Finalize Bravehearts Game Numbers
Westborough Rotary's social coordinator, Jim Tepper, needs ASAP to finalize numbers for designated 
Rotary Night at the Worcester Bravehearts game on July 18 at Hanover Insurance Park in Worcester. Please e-mail him at jtepper04@pine.org call him 508-523-9033 to confirm your seats and place at the pre-game table - literally.
Rotary Night at the Worcester Bravehearts game on July 18 at Hanover Insurance Park in Worcester. Please e-mail him at jtepper04@pine.org call him 508-523-9033 to confirm your seats and place at the pre-game table - literally.The total evening cost is only $22 for adults, $15 for kids ages 3 to 12. This includes tickets, parking and a field-side meal of burgers, chicken, chips, ice cream and more! Come support Westborough Rotary’s esteemed new president, Gerry Gross, as he demonstrates his athletic prowess and throws out the first pitch!
Westborough Rotary Launches New GEMINI Site
After months of work and collaboration, Westborough Rotary is excited to announce the launch of a new and improved GEMINI website. Take some time to enjoy it here, especially the GEMINI beginnings video on the front page, right column. GEMINI is the club's Global Emergency Medicine Initiative, a collaborative Rotary International Service Project. The club works with the University of Massachusetts Medical School, District 7910, other Rotary clubs, medical facilities and governments of participating countries to bring training in emergency medicine, expertise and equipment to developing countries worldwide.
Click here, to find out more about this exciting project.
(Shown, is the GEMINI program at work in Guyana.)
Framingham Rotary Promotes Concerts On The Green, Summer Carnival
On Friday nights this summer, Concerts on the Green, organized by the Framingham Parks & Services Department, will be take 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 will have its usual information booth at each concert as well. Concerts are free and open to the public.Meanwhile, the Summer Carnival sponsored by Framingham Rotary returns in July and will be located at Framingham State University.The funds raised through this
event will help support the club's service projects in the 2016-2017 Rotary year that begins on July 1. They will also go to fund the club's grant process, which allows the club to financially support other important service organizations with their missions in the Framingham community. The club gives a special thanks to FSU for this great, highly visible Route 9-facing location. Districts 7910, 7930 Team Up For Rotarian Wine Appreciation Fellowship Wine-Dinner on July 18 in Brookline Village
Rotarians, family and friends - including non-Rotarians - are invited to join District 7910 and 7930's joint Rotarian Wine Appreciation Fellowship Wine-Dinner on Tuesday, July 18 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at La Morra Bicari Ristorante, located at 48 Boylston St. in Brookline Village. Enjoy a four-course meal with carefully chosen wine pairings. Can you think of a nicer way to enjoy fellowship with Rotarians and friends in Eastern and Central Massachusetts than over wine and dinner?
The cost is $70 per person for those interested in sampling the wines and $50 per person for those interested in the meal only. Tax and tip are included in these prices. Participation is limited, so don't delay. Register here!
Click here for event flyer, in PDF formatClick here for the event flyer, in JPEG format
Click here for sample menu, in PDF format
Click here for the sample menu, in JPEG format
Nashoba Valley, Acton-Boxborough And Maynard Rotary's 'Wings & Wheels' Is Here
Mark your calendar: Thursday evenings are Cruise-in/Fly-in Nights this summer 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 Nashoba Valley, Acton-Boxborough, and Maynard are holding their fourth annual Wings & Wheels program, a summer-long cruise-in/fly-in event at the Minute Man Air Field (302 Boxboro Rd.) in Stow. The event runs onThursday nights from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., which started June 2 and ends August 25 (no event on July 7).
Admission is free with donations requested. Proceeds will benefit local and international Rotary service projects, such as local scholarships and high school programs, senior citizen projects, and international health and relief programs.
For more information, weather-cancellation information, and “rules of the runway,” visit WingsgsandWheelsMA.com. "Like" the event on Facebook at Facebook.com/WingsandWheelsMA.
Major District & Club Happenings: SummerThrough August 25: Nashoba Valley Rotary - 'Wings & Wheels'
Click here for event flyer, in PDF format
Through September: District 7910 - 'Golf Fellowship'
Next Outing: Wednesday, July 20, Nashawtuc Country Club, Concord
Click here for events flyer, in PDF format
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Monday, July 18: Rotarian Wine Appreciation Fellowship - 'Wine-Dinner at La Morra'
Click here to register for this event
Click here to download event flyer, in PDF format
Click here to download sample menu, in PDF format
Thursday, July 21: Westborough Rotary - 'Rotary Night with the Worcester Bravehearts'
Click here for event flyer, in PDF format
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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