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Nominations for District Governor for 2025-26 are Now Being Accepted
Posted by Alexander Falk on Aug 07, 2022
This important individual leads and supports the clubs in D7930 by inspiring and motivating them to Do Good in the World! All clubs are encouraged to propose suitable candidates who meet the qualifications to serve. One of these requirements is that at the time of taking office, they must have been a past president of a club, completed seven years of membership in one or more clubs, and to have attended governors-elect training seminar and International Assembly. If you feel that your club has such a leader among your members, please consider nominating them to help fulfill Rotary's ongoing missions.
 
More information and application.
 
Deadline to submit nominations: October 15, 2022.
 
ROTARY NOW - Innovative Approaches to Grow Membership
Posted by Peter Majane on Jul 14, 2022

ROTARY NOW

Innovative Approaches to Grow Membership

Please join us on August 17th for a District Membership Committee Webinar on Zoom from 7-8 PM that will include the following three segments:

  • Panel Discussion on Membership Growth - features representatives from the top 3 growing clubs in Rotary year 2021-22
  • Create a Welcoming Environment in your Club - DEI considerations to enhance member engagement and belonging
  • Building a Membership Brochure - promoting club membership in your communities

Please click here to register. You will then receive the Zoom link on the day of the event.

In Memoriam PDG 2008-09 Thomas R. Elliott
Posted by Alexander Falk on Aug 04, 2022
We are saddened to inform you that Past District Governor 2008-09 Thomas R. Elliott, formerly of the Danvers Rotary Club, has passed away this week. There is not going to be any service in the immediate future.
 
The family is going to work with the town of Danvers to have a memorial bench put in at the Pavilion that was the Rotary Club’s Centennial gift to the town. The intention at this time is to have a ceremony when that happens, a celebration of his life and a dedication of the memorial bench.
 
Our condolences go out to Carol Elliott, and their family.
 
Rotarians who want to, can make a donation to the Danvers People to People Food Pantry. This was a cause that Tom and Carol strongly believed in.
 
Donations can be made here:

https://www.danverscommunitycouncil.com/
Beverly's Gazebo Makeover
Posted by Jackie Rapisardi on Aug 05, 2022
The Beverly Rotary Club presented the City of Beverly and Mayor Cahill with a check for $50,000 to go towards repairing and maintaining the Gazebo on the common.  It was originally built by the Club in 1997.  The Club over two years and two Presidents, Marshall Handly and Diane Howard, raised this money to repair and provide upkeep for this beauty.  It sits in the common across from the Beverly Public Library and right next to Montserrat College of Art.  It is a wonderful structure that the community uses, but it is in need of repair. The fix-up has started and will continue so that the structure is safe for use.  Thanks to the members of our Club and the community who helped to raise this money.  Looking forward to a spruced-up Gazebo soon! 
Rotary in 1921 Webster's Dictionary
Posted by Bob Wicks on Aug 04, 2022
It took only 16 years for Rotary to appear in the dictionary.  On the inside front cover of the 1921 Old Farmer's Almanac was an ad from the G. & C. Merriam Co for their new edition of 'Webster’s New International Dictionary.'  The ad opens by asking ‘have you and yours mastered these new words.’  One of the new words was ‘Rotarian.’ 
Reading Fall Street Faire:  Sept. 11
Posted by Jeanne Borawski on Aug 04, 2022
Reading Rotary is proud to present the 14th Annual Reading Fall Street Faire on Sunday September 11.  It’s back and better than ever!  Drawing thousands every year to downtown Reading, it’s one of the most beloved Reading traditions.
 
This year’s Fall Street Faire will include:
 
 A 9/11 remembrance prior to the Faire
 Live entertainment on three stages
 More than 150 local businesses, clubs, and non-profits
 Antique car show
 3rd Annual Cornhole Classic Tournament
 Dedicated children’s area with games and activities
 Amusement zone with inflatables
 Delicious food choices
 Beer garden and tailgate area to watch the Patriots play on a big screen
 
If you want to be a part of it, now is the time. 
 
Sponsorship opportunities still available. Support this beloved community event. The Reading Fall Street Faire is offering corporate sponsorships at various contribution levels. See fallstreetfaire.com for details.
 
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Do You Want to Host a Grad Student?
Posted by Terry Curran on Aug 04, 2022
The Parkway Club is looking for an individual or individuals to house a graduate student who will be attending Simmons College in September. The incoming student is our last year's scholar, Fransisco's sister. She has received funding for tuition but not for housing. Please contact us as soon as possible if you can host her for a month, a couple of months, or the full year.
 
Please contact President of the Parkway Club, Kelsea Whittemore at kelsea.whittemore@gmail.com. 
In Person Youth Exchange is Back
Posted by Andrew Maddox on Jul 30, 2022
In-person exchanges are back this year! To celebrate, Rotary Youth Exchange has unveiled a new video that showcases the life-changing experiences students, families, and volunteers can have through Rotary Youth Exchange.

You can watch it here.
 
We hope this video inspires you — whether you’re a Rotary member, a volunteer, or part of the next generation of Rotary Youth Exchange students — to create lasting change through peacebuilding exchanges that span the globe.
 
And if Rotary Youth Exchange has made a positive impact on your life, or if you’re excited about participating in the future, please share this video to let others know about this transformative program.
Greater Salem NH Awards Scholarships
Posted by Ginger DiGrazia on Jul 26, 2022
Each year we in the Greater Salem NH Rotary notify the high schools in our five communities of Salem, Pelham, Windham, Atkinson, and Hampstead requesting applicants for our Scholarship Awards. 
 
This year we chose eight applicants based on their scholastic achievement and their community service. We had the pleasure of presenting the award in person to six of the students who were available to attend out meeting. 
 
The selected students demonstrated their ability to achieve a high level of accomplishments in studies, leadership, interest and service in their communities, and some extended their compassion to a third world country. 
 
Our best wishes to our future leaders as they enter a new chapter in their life by attending the college of their choice.  Pictured here scholarship recipients Donovan Homsey, Jordan Krahn, Gabrielle Driggers, Mahi Patel, Katrina Souter and Kyleigh Walker
District Announces PolioPLUS Society
Posted by Joan Kelly Arsenault on Jul 20, 2022
DG Alexander Falk, DRFC Joan Arsenault and PolioPLUS Chair Ingrid Brown are excited to announce D7930 will be launching the PolioPLUS Society in our district. 
 
Join this new society by pledging to donate a minimum of US$100 each year until the world is certified polio free. Everyone who joins before World Polio Day, which is October 24, 2022, will be considered a charter member of D7930’s Polio Plus Society. 
 
Joining the Society is a 2-step process: 
1st Step, complete the PolioPlus Society Form at this link: D7930 PolioPLUS Society Sign Up Form.
2nd Step, make your donation. You can choose to donate in various ways, either by credit card online, or by check.  If you choose to donate by check, make the check out to “The Rotary Foundation” with “PolioPlus” in the memo section and submit to your club’s Foundation Chair.  If you choose a credit card, go to my.rotary.org, click on donate and choose “Polio Fund.”  (To donate online, make sure you have registered on myrotary.org for a My Rotary account for you and your club to receive proper credit.  Signing up is quick and easy). You can then:
• Make a onetime donation of $100 (or more) with your credit card by clicking on the “One-time donation” button and choosing the appropriate amount from the boxes below.  Remember to donate again next year if you choose this option.
 
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Woburn Serves Breakfast at Senior Center
Posted by Joe Ciulla on Jul 20, 2022
The Rotary Club of Woburn had the pleasure of organizing, cooking and serving a breakfast at the Senior Center on School Street in Woburn on Tuesday, July 19th.  We were able to provide over seventy of our well-deserved seniors a delicious breakfast as well as live music from Irish Entertainer Mossie Coughlan.  It was a great morning of fun and fellowship.

The Rotary Club of Woburn is dedicated to serving our local community in any way we can.  If you are interested in being part of an organization that makes a difference and a positive impact on your local and global community, please contact us.  We're always looking for good people that want to do good things!
Corks & Caps Local Chapter Rotary Wine Fellowship Appreciation (RWAF) 
Posted by Joan Kelly Arsenault on Jul 20, 2022
Want to have fun sharing wine with fellow Rotarians from D7930 & D7790?  Consider joining the Corks & Caps Local RWAF Chapter Sunday July 31 from 6-7 pm on Zoom.  For this tasting, choose a bottle of Chardonnay & a bottle of Pinot Noir.  Email Joan Kelly Arsenault for the invite. All levels of wine lovers welcome!
 
This month, PDG John Kramb, co-owner of Adams County Winery in PA, will be our guest speaker.  Adams County Winery opened its doors in 1975 in Orrtanna, PA and is currently Pennsylvania’s fifth oldest operating winery.  The Farm Winery sits on 40 beautiful acres of never-ending rolling hills and farmland.  The vineyard is home to five different varieties of grapes, spanning over 12.5 acres. 
 
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Wakefield Offers Chance to See Sox Up Close
Posted by Amy Luckiewicz on Jul 19, 2022
The Wakefield Rotary Club will again be hosting a Red Sox ticket chance at the WCAT Movies by the Lake.  Thanks to a generous donation from Wakefield Rotarian Frank Fiorentino and Mahoney, Fiorentino, and Co., PC, raffle participants can win a pair of tickets for the Red Sox versus the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.  Club President Gene Mullen said, “This is an easy way to win some great Sox seats and support local causes through Rotary.”  The previous raffle drew in over $2,000 which was donated back to the community throughout the year. 
 
Ticket chances cost twenty-five dollars and the prize includes two seats at Fenway between the visitor on-deck circle and home plate.  The value of the pair of tickets is about $275.  Last year’s ticket winner, Jonathan Chines said, “I’ve never sat so close to home plate! The seats were amazing, and we had a great time.” 
 
Tickets are on sale during the Movies by the Lake on the Common.  Visit the Rotary table to grab your chance to win.  Tickets are also available at WCAT (24 Hemlock Road) and from any Wakefield Rotarian.  You can also Venmo the club @wakefieldrotaryclub. Indicate “sox raffle” in the memo and provide your contact information.  The winning ticket will be pulled at 8:00pm on Thursday August 4th at the Movies by the Lake event.
 
Picture here is 2021 winner Jonathan Chines and his son at the Sox game.
Successful Lobstah Raffle Scholarship Fundraiser
Posted by Rosie Tan Segil on Jul 14, 2022
Marblehead Rotary's annual fundraising and summer favorite, Lobstah Raffle, is a blockbuster hit!  Since 2002, Lobstah Raffle has raised thousands of dollars for scholarships and camperships for Marblehead Youth and Children.  For twenty years, and held every Fourth of July weekend, Lobstah Raffle kiosks located all over downtown have been an iconic presence during our Festival of Arts weekend for returning visitors, locals, and community members!  This week, we have drawn four winners of 20-pound live lobsters. This year has been a record year, with over 25K raised!  Sold-out tickets went for $5 for one ticket or $20 for 5 tickets. 
 
Pictured from top left clockwise: Lobstah Raffle chair Marsha Christensen (far left), co-chair Aviv Hod (middle), and volunteer and Rotarian Linda Sullivan. Next are photos of children and furry friends participating in the fun during the festival. 
Stoneham Rotary Begins 2022-23 Membership Year
Posted by Sharon Iovanni on Jul 13, 2022
Rotary Club of Stoneham President David Gardner (Boyd’s Direct) recently announced Rotary International’s theme for the 2022-2023 year – Imagine Rotary. 
 
President Gardner notes that the intent of this powerful messaging is for individuals to consider what impact they could have locally and around the globe if they invest their time, talent, and treasure to find ways to provide meaningful service to others who need help.  For Rotary members, that could involve any of the Five Avenues of Service - Club Service, Vocational Service, Community Service, International Service, or Youth Service, or it could overlap one or more of these areas.  He also noted that the seven dots surrounding the Rotary circle in the middle of the logo signify the Rotary ‘s Seven Areas of Focus – peace and conflict prevention/resolution, disease prevention & treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, economic and community development and supporting the Environment.  These seven areas suggest the areas in which the Five Avenues of Service might find opportunity. 
 
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Gloucester Pancake Breakfast
Posted by Tracy Arabian on Jul 12, 2022
Spend a beautiful day in Gloucester! Start with pancakes and then visit the Waterfront Festival and Gloucester's many attractions.
 
The Gloucester Rotary will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, August 20, 2022, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Stage Fort Park, located on Hough Avenue in Gloucester, MA. This popular event takes place concurrently with the Gloucester Waterfront Festival, which is sponsored by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and is held in Stage Fort Park on Saturday-Sunday, August 20-21, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. both days.  A special free parking area is available for Pancake Breakfast attendees.  For information on Gloucester attractions, visit www.capeannvacations.com.
 
Tickets for the Pancake Breakfast are $8 per person, $5 for children six and under, and are available in advance online or from any Gloucester Rotarian. Tickets will also be available on the morning of the breakfast. 
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District Governor Alexander Falk

 
 
Alexander Falk
District Governor 2022-23
 
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Home Club: Marblehead
 
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