Join the Fun at RYLA
10 weeks to RYLA, June 26, 27, 28
5 weeks to RYLA volunteer & session leader training - June 1- zoom
We’re looking for passionate adults who want to make a difference!
Join us as a volunteer and help guide students through powerful experiences like the Survival Course and Low Ropes, where they build resilience and confidence. Support them as they open up in meaningful conversations during sessions like Communications Challenge and Voices of Us.
If your home office is starting to look more like a technology museum than a workspace, help is on the way! The Neponset Valley Sunrise Rotary Club is proud to announce its upcoming Electronics Recycling Day, held in partnership with the Town of Dedham and Complete Recycling Solutions.
The event will take place on Saturday, April 25, from 8:00 AM to Noon in the Dedham Middle School Parking Lot.
The Neponset Valley Sunrise Rotary Club is proud of the successful conclusion of its Comedy Night fundraiser held last month at the American Legion in Dedham. The event brought together community members for an evening of premier entertainment, resulting in significant proceeds that will be directed toward various non-profit organizations.
Can you help out for about 1.5 hours at the RYLA Parent/Family Reception (just before the Closing Ceremony)? We need some folks to help set up (no heavy lifting), direct parents to their club tables, and do minor cleanup afterwards.
Our small but active club keeps growing! On March 31st we were honored to welcome 3 new members to our club: Tom Rizzo, Peter Gaudette, and Elvis Lulo. A big thanks to DG Johnny for helping out make it such a special evening.
Fundraising for Success is the focus of April’s Leadership Series from the Rotary Club of World Disability Advocacy. This dynamic virtual session which will be held on Monday, April 20, at 11 AM equips participants with the strategies, tools, and confidence to design fundraising campaigns that don’t just raise money—they fuel mission‑driven projects, expand impact, and turn bold ideas into real-world change.
Join us for the dinner dance fundraising event at the Boxborough Regency Hotel on May 1st, 2026
April calls us to focus on one of Rotary’s most urgent and impactful Areas of Focus—the Environment. This is not just about protecting nature—it’s about protecting people. It’s about recognizing that the health of our environment is directly tied to the health of our communities. Clean water, sustainable resources, and environmental stewardship are not separate from our mission… they are essential to it.
When we invest in the environment, we invest in stronger families, healthier children, and more resilient communities. We create conditions where people can thrive—not just today, but for generations to come. This is Rotary at its best. This is what it truly means to Unite for Good.
And what a year it has been.
We are now three-quarters of the way through this Rotary year, and I continue to be inspired—deeply inspired—by the commitment, innovation, and heart of Rotarians across District 7910. You are not only responding to needs in your communities—you are anticipating them, addressing root causes, and creating sustainable impact that will last well beyond this year.
Check out this year's District Learning Assembly. New sessions include using Zeffy for fundraising, Canva, AI, and using Storytelling! Registration is open, and the cost is just $35, including a continental breakfast and lunch. Sign up at https://rotary7910.org/event/district-assembly-3/
There are Rotary events… and then there are experiences you carry with you long after the weekend ends.
This May, Districts 7910 and 7950 invite you—and your family—to something truly special. Set against the beauty and tranquility of Martha’s Vineyard, the 2026 Joint District Conference is more than a gathering—it’s a celebration of impact, connection, and what lies ahead.
Theme: Turning Collaboration into Celebration
This is our opportunity to recognize the incredible work accomplished across both districts this Rotary year—and to set the stage for our future as we continue building stronger connections together.
Why You Should Be There
This isn’t your typical conference—and that’s exactly the point.
Set during the Vineyard’s “shoulder season,” you’ll enjoy fewer crowds, peaceful surroundings, and a truly special atmosphere. Whether you come for a day or the full weekend, you’ll experience:
The Vineyard itself reflects something powerful—calmness, strength, and changing tides—a reminder of what Rotary brings to our lives and communities.
I am writing to ask for your support for one of Rotary’s most impactful youth programs: Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA).
RYLA is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where young people develop their skills as leaders while having fun and making meaningful connections.
Through RYLA, students connect with leaders locally and around the world to:
Students must fill out their online registration by April 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm. They can fill out the online registration from a PC, tablet or phone and they must complete it by April 15, 11:59 pm to be eligible to attend.
Rotary clubs are interviewing and choosing their RYLAns. Kudos are in order for clubs that are already submitting student names and encouraging their students to register! We are so proud of you.
Global Grants are not simply financial tools—they are engines of transformation. They take bold ideas rooted in service and elevate them into sustainable, measurable change across the globe. They represent Rotary at its very best—where collaboration meets compassion, and where local action becomes global impact.
That impact came to life during our recent Rotary District 7910 Global Grant trip to Guatemala, where eight Rotarians from Leominster, Nashoba Valley, Northborough, Southborough, and Westborough came together for a week that would leave a lasting mark—not only on the communities we serve, but on each of us.
After arriving in Guatemala City, we made our way on a four-hour journey to Panajachel—our home base for the week. From there, each day unfolded with new opportunities to serve, learn, and connect.
Another incredible day of service and community spirit marked the latest Rotary Club of Bedford's Hope for the Hungry meal packing event on Saturday, March 21. With more than 120 dedicated volunteers, joined by over 20 enthusiastic Rotarians, the event was a resounding success, resulting in 27,588 meals packed for distribution through the Merrimack Valley Food Bank.
On St. Patrick's Day, the Lowell Rotary plus members of Merrimack Valley and Westford Rotary Clubs along with family and friends fed the hungry at St. Paul's Soup Kitchen
Johnny is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow, and Past President of the Rotary Club of Leominster Massachusetts, where he has been a member for the past 6 years. He has served as an Assistant Governor and on the Public Image Committee for District 7910, and a Trustee of the District.
Johnny is a franchisee with Aroma Joe's with locations in Leominster and Tewksbury, MA. He also serves as the Secretary on their Corporate Marketing Advisory Board representing four states.
He is a member of the Rotary LGBTQ+ Fellowship, the Military Veterans Fellowship, lifetime member of the Wine Appreciation Fellowship, and a member of the Rotary Action Group for Mental Health Initiatives.
Johnny and his District Governor classmates refer to themselves as “Delinquents” in the untraditional meaning. Their goal is to bring vibrancy and collaboration across the district and beyond.
Send us your stories, photos, flyers and videos about your club's service projects and events using this simple form that reaches the Public Image Team for the newsletter and website. 
