On November 12, 2025, Rotarians from across District 7930 gather to honor military veterans at the PDG Bob Wood Memorial Heroes Celebration, held at the Andover Country Club. The event recognized and celebrated veterans from throughout the district for their service and dedication to their country. Each Hero designated was presented with a Paul Harris Fellow recognition in appreciation for their service to our country.It was a wonderful turnout to acknowledge and support our Heroes, and we were particularly inspired by the powerful speeches by our guests of honor BG Jack Hammond and Rotary International Director Chris Etienne with the touching story of Micaila Britto, the presence of her Service Dog, Rabbit. We were privileged to have special guests from Rotary International Celeste Herbert and Mary Shackleton and PDG Bob Wood’s widow Susan Wood.
The evening’s featured speaker was Retired Brigadier General Jack Hammond, Executive Director of Home Base. Home Base is a national nonprofit dedicated to healing the invisible wounds of war for Veterans of all eras, Service Members, Military Families and Families of the Fallen through world-class, direct clinical care, wellness, education and research, all at no cost to them, regardless of era of service, discharge status or geographical location.
Marblehead Harbor Rotary has officially changed our meeting day from TUESDAY to THURSDAY mornings, from 7:15 to 8:30 am 
What a wonderful week of celebrations as the Wakefield Rotary Club attended multiple celebrations of our nation's heroes. On Veterans Day, Rotarians Jay Curley (US Army, ret.), Barbara Worley, Joie Gerrish and Jim Fitzgerald attended the town's Veterans Day event and gave tribute to local heroes.
More than a dozen districts have joined together during the 2025-26 Rotary year to increase membership in the PolioPlus Society (PPS), and ultimately eradicate Polio, once and for all!
Make District 7930 a Leader in Ending Polio
The Gloucester Rotary has published a 12-month Cape Ann photo calendar for 2026, featuring the photography of several local photographers. In addition to the beautiful photography, each calendar includes a raffle ticket for a $50 weekly raffle drawing throughout the year. The calendars are $25 each and proceeds from sales will be used for the Gloucester Rotary’s many community and international activities. Calendars may be 
Here's a reminder that your club as a nonprofit or tax-exempt organization is required to file its annual return (Forms 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, or 990-BL) by November 15. (This year since November 15 falls on a Saturday, the deadline is extended to November 17.) Make sure you file your return or duly file for an extension.
Our annual Halloween lunch meeting was a spirited success! More than half of our members joined in the fun by coming in costume, adding plenty of laughter and color to the day. We were delighted to welcome District Governor Pooja Singla, who arrived as Super Rotarian—cape and all!—along with our Assistant Governor Ron Block.
The Wakefield Rotary Club hosted its Halloween party at a meeting this week. Co-hosts Jay Curley and Amy Luckiewicz led several haunted games and invited members to dress up in costumes.
It was a privilege to welcome our Rotary District Governor, Pooja Singla, to the Rotary Club of Peabody. Her visit brought great energy and a clear vision for the year ahead.
In lieu of regular meeting last week, Beverly Rotary made 100 take home dinners for home bound Beverly folk. With the guidance of Brenda Mattos of Ellis Square Friends, a nutritious and delicious meal was prepared.
Last week Woburn Rotary invited Assistant Scout Master Brian Grace and Scout Unit Commissioner Dave Frizzell of Woburn Scouts Pack 502 to speak about the work that the scouts do in the community and the leadership skills that are learned in the scouts. We were especially grateful for the work the scouts did for our Flags for Heroes program lead by past Rotary Club of Woburn President Bill Sullivan. The scouts helped to install the base mounts into the ground so the flags could fly in Ferullo Park in North Woburn. Rotary Club of Woburn President Danny Walbourne presented the scouts with a donation.
The District Environmental Committee is working on some exciting projects and would love to have your participation. Join us once a month for a 1-hr or less call to discuss what the committee is up to and how you can be a part of it.
oin the Gloucester Rotary at Magnolia 525 Tavern (12 Lexington Ave, Gloucester) tonight, October 20, 2025, 5-9pm.
Nominations for District Governor for 2028-29 are being accepted starting September 1, 2025. Deadline to submit nominations: Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Why is Rotary Public Image and consistent Branding important? Public Image is the opinion that people have of an organization based on its actions.
The Greater Salem NH Rotary Club successfully completed its annual golf tournament at the Windham Country Club. This event attracted a significant number of enthusiastic golfers, all of whom enjoyed ideal weather conditions throughout the day, contributing to the overall positive atmosphere.
