Happy New Year Rotarians of District 7910!!

I hope you enjoyed a meaningful and joyful holiday season, surrounded by those who matter most. As we step confidently into the New Year, we do so with renewed purpose, fresh momentum, and an unwavering commitment to Service Above Self.

January invites us to embrace Rotary’s Vocational Service Month—a powerful reminder that our professions are not just what we do, but one of the greatest ways we serve.

It is with great pride and excitement that I announce the Rotary District 7910’s nomination committee’s selection of District Governor Nominee Designate. Susan Wilkinson of the Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley will serve as our District Governor during the 2028–2029 Rotary Year, and we could not be more thrilled for the future of our district under her leadership!

District 7910 is offering a one-time $30,000 Morley Global Grant in the academic year 2026/27 to graduate students researching or studying abroad in one of the seven Rotary focus areas.  The applicant must be accepted at a university or college outside the U.S., begin their program by Fall 2026, and be sponsored by a club in district 7910.

For questions, contact Robert Worth directly at rjworth@gmail.com.
 

This is one event you truly do not want to miss as you prepare to lead your club during the 2026–2027 Rotary year!

📍 Framingham Sheraton

📅 March 5–7, 2026

NEPELS brings together nearly 500 Presidents-Elect and district leaders from seven Northeast districts, all in one place, with one shared goal: preparing to lead Rotary clubs with confidence, clarity, and purpose. The energy, collaboration, and exchange of ideas that take place during this weekend simply cannot be replicated elsewhere.

Now is the time for you and your Rotary club to get started with RYLA! Add these important 2026 RYLA dates on your calendar. 

Jan 26 or Jan 29 (pick one) RYLA required training - Zoom @ 7 pm  RYLA Chairs & RYLA friends: RSVP at January 26 RSVP at January 29 

Feb 15, 2026 - RYLA Space Reservations are due. (i.e. tell us how many students you would like to sponsor- fill out the online EZ Reservation form)

Rotary 7910’s Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Committee is hard at work selecting its next group of 30 Group Facilitators (GFs) from our 85 applicants. 

7910 Short Term Youth Exchange is accepting applications now for July 2026. At no cost, your club can sponsor a student (15-18 1/2) for a family-to-family exchange. Two students are matched and each spend 3-4 weeks with each other’s families. Direct students to www.exchange student.org to apply.

For more information, please contact Sherrie Whittemore, District 7910 Short Term Coordinator, (508)872-7798 and sherriewhittemor@aol.com. Speakers are available for information about youth exchange . Support your local youth !

Every December the Youth Exchange Committee hosts one of the best holiday parties in the District.  This year was no exception.   Exchange students (past, present, and future), as well as Rotarians, host parents, and volunteers, joined together to celebrate a wonderful mixing of cultures, food, and fun. Guests included Rotary exchange students from Japan and Argentina, previous exchange students to Sweden and Switzerland, and future outbound students who will participate in the short and long-term programs in 2026-27.

Photo: Our District's Exchange Students -- Current, Past & Future

The Rotary Foundation is geared up to make your projects successful.  There are 2 groups who can help you prepare a great grant application.  Rotary Cadres and Rotary Action Groups.  Reach out to them they will give you their support.