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District 7930 eBulletin
February 27, 2017

“Friendship was the foundation rock on which Rotary was built and tolerance is the element which holds it together.”
Finding nice persons in this big and complicated world is truly a magical thing. But for me? Finding fellow Rotarians isn't only magical.... It's a Blessing!!!!
 
This year's district conference is focusing on Service and Fellowship, the foundations of Rotary. Join us Saturday night to give thanks to your Rotarian Friendships at a Party Not to Be Missed!!
 
We end the District Conference with an all out party at the Hawthorne Inn including the Parade of Presidents, dinner and, Yes, Dancing!!
 
Our own Bill Beckman, President of the Rotary Club of Beverly, will be performing with his band Horizon & The Horns, an award-winning Boston band that's played all over New England over the last 3 decades. They play music from all genres to keep you and your guests on the dance floor all night long!
 
Full conference package as well as a-la-carte available. Don't wait!! Save your spot for this magical Service and Fellowship Conference. Register here.
 
Title Quote from Paul Harris My Road to Rotary
Lynnfield Impacts 15,000 Young Girls in India
The Rotary Club of Lynnfield, with support from Rotary International, District 7930, Wachusett area clubs and India clubs, completed a $42,160 Girls School project in rural central India. This Grant provided 480 desks for eight schools, which will provide seating for up to 1,500 girls a year-- 15,000 girls over the expected 10-year life of the desks. In addition to the desks, the project included rain water collection and purification by reverse osmosis filters to provide clean drinking water, and computers, projectors and  screens.  This impacts several areas of focus for RI-- Education & Literacy and Clean Water & Hygiene.
 
Based on the success of this project, RI has approved another Grant with a budget of $69,000 to complete another 13 girls schools in rural central India. The Rotary Club of Lynnfield is proud to participate in this venture too.
 
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Rockport Annual Valentine’s Day Luncheon for Seniors
The Rotary Club of Rockport hosted its Annual Valentine's Day Luncheon for the Senior Citizens of Rockport on Valentine's Day, February 14, at The Fish Shack Restaurant in Rockport. Approximately 90 seniors attended the event.
 
A delicious baked haddock dinner and dessert were provided by restaurant owners Karen and Ken Porter, and family. Tuck's Candy Factory at Dock Square provided beautiful chocolate treats for each participant. Gretchen Anderson of the Rockport Garden Club assembled ribboned long-stemmed carnations which were given out to the guests. Valentine's Day cards, created by four of Rockport Elementary School Art Teacher Simon Paddock's classes, were given to each participant. Two Rockport High School instrumentalists, Clara Mazo on the violin, and Jace Mason on the cello, played to an appreciative audience.
 
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World Peace & Understanding Dinner CALL TO ACTION!
Two weeks ago, many gathered for The World Peace and Understanding Dinner! We heard from Sam Khatib, a leader and activist in the Syrian American community on the Syrian Refugee crisis.
 
We also had the honor of Skyping with one of the outrageously brave volunteers from White Helmets in Aleppo (visit WhiteHelmets.org for more information).
 
Thanks to all who brought clothing donations for Syrian Refugees. It took 5 car loads to deliver them to a sorting site!
 
Well done, but keep em' coming, we have a container to fill! We'll be collecting through the month of February at the collection sites listed in the flyer below. You can also check NuDaySyria.com for additional locations.
 
It was a rather difficult topic, but once again - Rotarians proved that we are people of compassion and action!
 
Events Announced for Atlanta Convention
June is only a few months away and registration for the 2017 Rotary International Convention in Atlanta is still open. Curious what to expect at this year's Rotary International Convention? If Bill Gates as a speaker isn't enough, check out some of the great learning and fellowship opportunities offered this year including:
  • over 90 offerings for breakouts
  • multiple speakers including international change-makers
  • District dinner, trip to Atlanta Aquarium and Coke World
  • Atlanta Braves Strike Out Polio night
  • Tour the CDC
  • Candlelight vigil to end human trafficking
  • and lots more!
Check out a preliminary calendar of events! To register for the conference, click here.
Polar Plunge Accounting

With the Polar Plunge a few weeks behind us, we are asking all clubs to wrap up their donations by April 1, 2017.

Please note the following:
  • All donations made ONLINE via Mobile Cause will be accounted for by the District including assigning proper Paul Harris points.
  • All check and cash donations should be processed via your club's Foundation Chair (see details below).
  • Do NOT send money to the district for the Polar Plunge.
  • Checks for polio donations should be made payable to The Rotary Foundation, not your club's name.
 
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Upcoming Events
District Assembly and Hunger and Homelessness Showcase
Apr 19, 2017
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Experience The Magic!: 2017 District 7930 Conference
May 19, 2017 – May 20, 2017 11:00 PM
 
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