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GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE
Membership Workshops Begin in 7 Days
District Food Packaging Event in 25 Days
Zone 24/32 Institute Highlights
By Pat and Skip Doyle
Important! Important! Important!
You asked! We Listened!
Two District-Wide Events: Membership Workshops and District Food Packaging
Membership Workshops
They will be held this month on three dates in four locations:
- Area D: Monday, October 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Brookline VFW, Brookline. To register, click here
- Area B: Monday, October 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Concord Academy, Concord. To register, click here
- Area C: Tuesday, October 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Chuck's Steak House, Auburn. To register, click here
- Area A: Wednesday, October 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Manor, West Boylston. To register, click here
To find your club's area, click here.
District Food Packaging
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Solomon Pond Mall
Marlborough
To volunteer and donate, click here.
Highlights of Zone 24/32 Institute in Winnipeg, Canada
From September 28 through October 1, we were privileged to attend the Zone 24 and 32 Institute in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Before we give you a report, we feel that many of you may not be aware of what the term "zone" refers to in Rotary. We were members ourselves for many years before we knew.
The Rotary Manual of Procedure gives an excellent and definitive explanation. Just as the 34,000 Rotary clubs belong to more than 530 districts, the districts belong to 34 zones. These zones have experts assigned to them to help district governors, and other district leaders connect to Rotary resources. One of the ways this takes place is at informational meetings held in zones. These Zone Institutes provide current, incoming and past Rotary International officers with updates on RI's and The Rotary Foundation's policies and programs.
Our four days in Winnipeg were jam-packed with opportunities to learn. The theme was "Rotary Rohrs for Human Rights" in honor of Zone 24/32 Director Dean Rohr. We visited the Canadian Museum of Human Rights
and heard Nobel Prize winner Dr. Oscar Arias Sanchez speak on the Central American Peace Process. We heard Archbishop Desmond Tutu's daughter speak about the Tutudesk initiative to provide school desks for two million school children. Breakout sessions were held on all six areas of Rotary focus. Forums were held on membership, foundation and future leaders. Our heads were spinning with information.
and heard Nobel Prize winner Dr. Oscar Arias Sanchez speak on the Central American Peace Process. We heard Archbishop Desmond Tutu's daughter speak about the Tutudesk initiative to provide school desks for two million school children. Breakout sessions were held on all six areas of Rotary focus. Forums were held on membership, foundation and future leaders. Our heads were spinning with information.Our take away from this event: Rotary is alive and well - albeit, getting a little gray around the edges. Many people from across the Northeastern United States and Canada are reaching out to younger generations, asking them to join us in the amazing things we do and their far-reaching results.
One thing we learned: Our district must grow membership. We must do all we can to enroll and engage, as RI President John Germ has said, younger members, recent retirees and working people. Please join us at the membership workshops to be held next week at a location near you.
Always remember, you can call us with questions at 508-393-9031.
District Governors Pat and Skip Doyle may be reached at pwdoyle2@verizon.net and skipdoyle2@verizon.net,
respectively.
Click here to submit content for the October 24 issue to Immediate Past District Governor/Newsletter Editor Jim Fusco.
Click here for past issues.
WELCOME, NEW ROTARIANS
- Carlos Aguilera, Franklin
- Rebecca Neale, Bedford
Sign up for one of the District's four Membership Workshops: Coming this month to your area our district! To learn more, click here.
REMEMBERING ROTARIANSEdwin Cassano, Montachusett Area
Ed Keefe: Southbridge
District Leadership Meeting: Tonight
The first Leadership Meeting, held in July, was so great that there is another one today from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Marlborough.
District Governors Pat and Skip Doyle held their original 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. The event was presented in a facilitated format, and the results were to be consolidated and sent to all attendees so that the District Goals for each committee can be set.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP GROWTH, ’16-‘17
We share with you the results of club-membership growth in our district during Rotary year 2016-2017, which began July 1.
This is a unique opportunity for Rotarians and friends to discuss partnering on humanitarian projects affecting our local communities.
CLUB PLANNING WORKSHEET '16-'17
In both Excel and PDF formats, we share with you the Club Planning Worksheet for Rotary year 2016-2017, which began on July 1.
Please enter your club information in the indicated cells.
DG Visits Last week
Dracut (Chartered 1969)
Front, left to right: Assistant Governor Kevin Sullivan, Member Lee Ouellette, President Renee Plummer, District Pat Doyle, and Member Sandra Niemazszyk.
Back, left to right: Members Chuck Moran, Al Daigle Sr., Pete Clark, Dot Ambrosini, Farook Taufiq, Frank Anrifonario, Al Daigle Jr. and Jessica Silva, and District Governor Skip Doyle.
Westford (Chartered 1971)
Shown: President Brian Alcorn.
DISTRICT & CLUB ROUNDS
Fitchburg To Roast Mayor DiNatale on October 22
Fitchburg has a new mayor, Steve DiNatale, and to celebrate his first year in office, Fitchburg Rotary will sponsor a Roast the Mayor Night on Saturday, October 22 at the Fitchburg Senior Center.
For more information, contact club President Dan Cunnimham at danc1@comcast.net.
Concord's Oktoberfest to Rock on October 22
The Rotary Club of Concord is hosting its first outdoor fall festival, Oktoberfest, a celebration of autumn in the Bavarian tradition with a Concordian twist. This fundraiser for Concord Rotary’s service projects takes place on Saturday, October 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Verrill Farm in Concord. The event will have something for everyone, including five live bands, local food and amazing craft beer.
To learn more, click here.
To watch a two-minute promotional video produced by club President Steve Kirk,click here.
To learn more about Concord Rotary, click here.
Acton-Boxborough and Littleton's Masquerade Ball and Murder Mystery Dinner on October 22
Acton-Boxborough and Littleton Rotary's annual Masquerade Ball and Murder Mystery Dinner will be held on Saturday, October 22 at 6:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Boxborough. The event will benefit two local food banks: Acton Community Supper and Food Pantry; and Loaves and Fishes.
To learn more, click here.
Auburn 'Flips For Scholars' Pancake Breakfast on October 23
The Rotary Club of Auburn will fire up the griddles for a worthy cause with its "Flips For Scholars" Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, October 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the cafeteria of Auburn High School. Net proceeds will go to scholarships for recent graduates of Auburn High School and Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School. Over the course of more than 50 years, Auburn Rotary has raised in excess of $420,000 for scholarships. Tickets, which will be available at the door, cost $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for kids 12 and under. Plenty of free parking will be available.To learn more and RSVP, click here.
To watch a Pancake Breakfast public service announcement by Marcia Davis and club Secretary Heather Chivallatti, produced by and airing on Auburn Community Television, click here.
Nashoba Valley Sponsors Razia's Ray of Hope Benefit on October 27
The Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley is proud to sponsor the local premiere of What Tomorrow Brings, event to benefit Razia’s Ray of Hope, on Thursday, October 27 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Warn Hall of the Fenn School, located at 6 Monument St. in Concord.To learn more and RSVP, click here
Followup: Governor Baker 'Meet & Greet'
Governor Charlie Baker (third from left) poses with members of the Massachusetts Prevention Alliance on September 27 in Bedford. He was the featured speaker at an event sponsored by the Rotary clubs of Bedford, Billerica, Lowell, Newton and Shrewsbury.
Left to right: Carol Read, Needham Public Health Department; Peter Juaire, Marlborough City Council; Charlie Baker; Heidi Heilman, Massachusetts Prevention Alliance; Amy Turncliff, A Decision at Every Turn, in Ashland; Cheryl Juaire, Magnolia New Beginnings; John Scheft, Law Enforcement Dimensions; Lynn Frano, Organizing Against Substance Abuse, in Stoughton; Lester Hensley, Westborough Planning Board; Beverly Madden, Substance Prevention & Awareness Network, in Dover-Sherborn; Jody Hensley, Westborough School Committee; Stephanie Patten, Organizing Against Substance Abuse Stoughton; and Karen Walsh, South Hadley Drug & Alcohol Prevention Coalition.
READ MORE (article by Heidi Heilman, Weston-Wayland Rotary)
To view these and other photos of this event, taken by Frank Sibley of Acton-Boxborough Rotary and Rich Prager of Worcester Rotary, click here.
To watch a video by Concord Rotarian Steve Kirk, which was played during this event, click here.
Athol-Orange Savors Gourmet Dinner
Athol-Orange recently held its annual Gourmet Dinner. This year's theme was Circus-Circus.
Left to right: President Dawn Marino; Assistant Governor Karen Fusco; Immediate Past District Governor Jim Fusco; and Member Bill Howland.
Montachusett Area Enjoys Comedy Night
Montachusett Area Rotary launched a new Comedy Night fundraiser this past Friday, October 14 There was a great turnout as 120 people enjoyed the comedy of Frank Foley, Josh Ramirez and Dave O'Gara.
Left to right: President Jennifer Peck; Dave O'Gara; Josh Ramirez; Immediate Past District Governor Jim Fusco; and Frank Foley.
Southborough Sponsors Four RYLA Participants
Four high school junior
s were able to participate in a Rotary Youth Leadership Awards conference this summer thanks to the Rotary Club of Southborough. The club is thanking a fund donor and reaching out for more businesses to step up.
s were able to participate in a Rotary Youth Leadership Awards conference this summer thanks to the Rotary Club of Southborough. The club is thanking a fund donor and reaching out for more businesses to step up.Lowell Visited by District Polio Team
Carl Good III, ch
air of the District Polio Committee, and his polio team continue to visit clubs. Recently, he visited Ayer & Westford Rotary Clubs to spread the polio message.
air of the District Polio Committee, and his polio team continue to visit clubs. Recently, he visited Ayer & Westford Rotary Clubs to spread the polio message.If you would to join the polio team, just let Carl know at carlgood@yahoo.com or 978-273-7880.
Carl Good III (left) posing with Ayer Chris Lilly.
District Interact Training Seminar A Huge Success
Nearly 50 participants from 14 Rotary communities took part in a District Interact Teen and Advisor Training Seminar, which was held on September 17 at the Sheraton Hotel in Needham.READ MORE (including links to Seminar videos and photos)
Women in Rotary: A Radio Interview
Boston Rotaract hosted the Women in Rotary: Not (Just) Your Grandfather’s Rotary Club forum on October 5 at the Back Bay Social Club in Boston. Prior to the event, Auburn Rotarian Steve Jones-D'Agostino interviewed Boston Rotaract President Amy Collinsworth (shown, middle), District 7930 Governor Sheryl Meehan (shown, left) and District 7930 Governor-Elect Dave Gardner (shown, right) for The Business Beat, which he produces and hosts for Worcester radio station WICN-FM.
Pat and Skip Doyle Installed as '16-'17 DGs
District 7910's 2016 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards were held on June 24 through 26 at Fitchburg State University, ending with the installation of longtime RYLA supporters Pat and Skip Doyle as District Governors for 2016-2017. The three-day RYLA event was attended by 188 sophomores. To learn more about RYLA, visit ryla7910.org.
Click on the image, to view a video of the installation of Pat and Skip Doyle as '16-'17 DGs
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 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
MAJOR DISTRICT & CLUB HAPPENINGS: FALL 2016
Saturday, October 22: Fitchburg Rotary - 'Roast The Mayor Night'
For more information, contact club President Dan Cunnimham at danc1@comcast.net.
To watch a 3-minute promo video, click here.
Saturday, October 22: Acton-Boxborough and Littleton - 'Masquerade Ball and Murder Mystery Dinner'
To learn more, click here.
To download the event flyer, click here.
Sunday, October 23: Auburn - 'Flips for Scholars Pancake Breakfast'
To download the event flyer, click here
To watch the event TV spot, click here
For more information and to RSVP, click here
Sunday, October 23: Westborough - 'Trivia Bee'
Westborough Rotary has accepted an invitation from the Westborough Education Foundation to sponsor a team for this Trivia Bee, will provide three Rotarians and an alternate, and hopes to bring back a trophy this year!
For more information, contact club President Gerry Gross atgerrygross@gmail.com.
Saturday, October 29: Sturbridge - 'Antique Appraisal Show'
To download the event flyer, click here
Tuesday, November 1: Marlborough - 'Reality Fair 2016'
Download the Confirmation of Participation form: click here for PDF format; and, click here for Word format
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Saturday, November 19: Ayer - 'Joey & Maria's Comedy Italian Wedding'
Monday, December 5: Sturbridge Rotary - 'Lottery Ticket Raffle'
To download the event flyer, click here.
SUBMIT MAJOR CLUB HAPPENINGS
Send flyers of your club's major events and activities, in either JPEG or PDF format, to Immediate Past District
Governor/Newsletter Editor Jim Fusco at jim.fusco2@gmail.com.
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