As we approach the end of another transformative year, let’s stop to reflect on the incredible impact we are making together. Though there are many challenges that test our resilience, Rotarians remain steadfast in our commitment to "Create Hope in the World."
In the spirit of hope and unity, we recognize that ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East and elsewhere profoundly impact individuals and communities. Rotary stands as a beacon of hope, emphasizing the importance of understanding, compassion, and collective action.
Our Rotary Foundation is the engine that fuels our ability to create positive change in our communities and across the globe. Donations to our Foundation fund local grants, the eradication of polio, our Rotary Peace Centers, global grants and more. This year, funding from the Foundation enabled more than 20 of our clubs to engage in District and Global grant projects that are helping to Create Hope in the World. Join us on Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00pm for an exciting fast paced virtual event to learn about the value of our donations to the Rotary Foundation. We'll discuss strategies to motivate both Rotarians and non-Rotarians to understand why supporting our Foundation is essential to our success as an organization. We'll hear from Eileen Rau, our Zone Regional Foundation Coordinator, as she provides a motivational overview about the power of our Rotary Foundation, and why it's essential that every Rotarian is engaged in its support every year. Please register here to attend this important and informative event.
The District will be hosting the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) on Saturday, January 27th from 7:30 AM until 3 PM at the Assabet Regional Technical High School on Fitchburg Street in Marlborough. The cost is $85 which covers the breakfast, snack, lunch, and materials.
We're thrilled to announce that registration for the 2024 Northeast Presidents-Elect Training Seminar (NEPETS) is officially open, and we can't wait for you to be a part of it! Please register here https://rotarynepets.org/page/2024-registrationand there is an early registration incentive.
The NEPETS program is a Mandatory Training Assembly for all incoming Club Presidents and Assistant Governors. The event will take place at the Boston Marriott Newton from 1:30PM Thursday, March 7, 2024 through 12pm Saturday March 9, 2024. We ask that you please initiate your registration today!
Do you have roots in Canada? Perhaps in Calgary? We are looking for people who would like to help us cultivate a contingent from our district to attend the Rotary International Convention in Calgary, June 21-25, 2025.
Some of us will go to Singapore in 2024. But the reason the Convention moves around the world is to make it more accessible occasionally to every part of the Rotary world. 2025 will see it in North America for the first time since Houston in 2022.
Our Nominating Committee has selected Penny Hamel from the Rotary Club of Westford as our District Governor for the Rotary year 2026 - 2027. Penny has been a Rotarian since 1989, has served as Club President, Assistant Governor, co-chair of Bandy Hefler, District Trustee, Chair of District Friendship exchange, District Secretary and is a Paul Harris Fellow.
Professionally, Penny works in the financial industry and brings more than 20 years of experience to her role as Vice President and Mortgage Loan Officer at U.S. Bank. Penny received her Bachelors of Science degree from Merrimack College, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Throughout her career, she has received many accolades and awards including Massachusetts Housing Originator of the Year in 2013 and 2015, and Northeast Realtor Association Business Partner of the Year in 2007, 2015 & 2022.
It is with a heavy heart that we share of the passing of Leominster Rotarian and Past President, Rennie P. Shattuck, 83, of Lunenburg. Rennie passed unexpectedly on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Health Alliance – Leominster Hospital.
Rennie’s family will receive relatives and friends at calling hours from 4-7 PM Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road, (Rte. 2A) Ayer. www.andersonfuneral.com.
Funeral services will be held 1 PM Friday, December 15, 2023 in the funeral home. Interment will follow at North Cemetery, Lunenburg.
We have 39 trees left, and will sell out on Saturday. Come join us to get a tree, wreath, Land's Sake Farm products, and to enjoy some fun time with Rotarians. We'll also be lighting up our grill and celebrate the season, the success of the sale, and the generosity of >100 volunteers.
Start your holiday with the perfect tree! Purchase your Christmas tree and wreath in Weston this year to support scholarships, food security projects, and other charitable initiatives of the Rotary Club of Weston and Wayland.
Select from 39 300+ premium trees ranging in size from 3-feet to 10-feet along with 14", 16" and 20" decorated and undecorated wreaths. Most of the trees are 6-feet tall or taller.
Come join us for a dip! The Rotary Club of Marlborough and its Interact Clubs invite you to the Polar Plunge to Fight Polio. The dip is scheduled for Sunday, December 17th at 10 AM at memorial Beach in Marlborough. The entry fee is $20 and you get a vintage long-sleeve tee-shirt and a mug of hot chocolate. Sign up.
Santa's sleigh will be filled with toys, but what about diapers? Hm... maybe not! So please donate new diapers, in sizes 3,4,5,6 ONLY to one of the 2 upcoming diaper drives by local organizations that the Rotary Club of Southborough is helping support.
The CLUB ELEVATE diaper drive runs December 11th, 2023 to January 12th, 2024, with drop offs at Club Elevate in Framingham, or the Southborough Food Pantry.
About 36% of Massachusetts families with young children could not afford enough diapers throughout the pandemic, and that need continues to this day. So please contribute to the diaper drives! Stat source: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/heq.2021.0093
Westford Festival of Trees, Wreaths and Creative Gingerbread/Gnomes and More…..
The Westford Family FunFest* and Westford Rotary Club invites Rotary District 7910 Clubs to a Holiday Decorating Challenge!!
Visit the 13th Annual Festival of Trees, Wreaths and Creative Holiday/Cultural & Gingerbread/Gnomes Celebration. Festival held at the Westford Regency Inn - 219 Littleton Rd. Westford from December 8, 2023- January 2, 2024. The Westford Regency Atrium and Lobby and selected other areas will be decorated with trees, wreaths, and creative holiday and gingerbread/gnome creations.
Special Prizes will be given for Rotary Decorations. The entry can be a fundraiser for club if entered in the Silent Auction too.
Visit www.westford.org/funfest for details and the application to be part of the Festival, or email Funfest@westford.org to request the application. Definitely click through to read more!
On December 6, members of the Westborough Rotary Club (WRC) held a "Baby Shower" at The Blessing Barn in Mendon, part of Compassion New England, bringing bags of baby gifts for families in need.
Compassion New England is a non-profit organization which supports local families and communities with basic necessities. They operate four main programs including: Room in the City, The Blessing Barn, Crisis Care, and The Happy Place, which includes a bookstore. The Blessing Barn is their primary funding source for CNE; they take clothing donations from the community, then sell the items and use all of the revenue to operate the other programs of CNE.
Brookline Rotarians, BU Rotaract Members and BU Occupational Therapy students will cook and serve alongside Brookline Teen Center student participants.
This year's project will include providing 1-2 meals/month from December 2023 to June 2024 at the Brookline Teen Center, Mondays at 3 pm. This is an extension of the two BBQ dinners the Club hosted this past summer and fall.
As we approach the end of another transformative year, let’s stop to reflect on the incredible impact we are making together. Though there are many challenges that test our resilience, Rotarians remain steadfast in our commitment to "Create Hope in the World."
Our Rotary Foundation is the engine that fuels our ability to create positive change in our communities and across the globe. Donations to our Foundation fund local grants, the eradication of polio, our Rotary Peace Centers, global grants and more. This year, funding from the Foundation enabled more than 20 of our clubs to engage in District and Global grant projects that are helping to Create Hope in the World. Join us on Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00pm for an exciting fast paced virtual event to learn about the value of our donations to the Rotary Foundation. We'll discuss strategies to motivate both Rotarians and non-Rotarians to understand why supporting our Foundation is essential to our success as an organization. We'll hear from Eileen Rau, our Zone Regional Foundation Coordinator, as she provides a motivational overview about the power of our Rotary Foundation, and why it's essential that every Rotarian is engaged in its support every year. 
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The District will be hosting the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) on Saturday, January 27th from 7:30 AM until 3 PM at the Assabet Regional Technical High School on Fitchburg Street in Marlborough. The cost is $85 which covers the breakfast, snack, lunch, and materials. 
We're thrilled to announce that registration for the 2024 Northeast Presidents-Elect Training Seminar (NEPETS) is officially open, and we can't wait for you to be a part of it! Please register here 
Do you have roots in Canada? Perhaps in Calgary? We are looking for people who would like to help us cultivate a contingent from our district to attend the Rotary International Convention in Calgary, June 21-25, 2025.
Our Nominating Committee has selected Penny Hamel from the Rotary Club of Westford as our District Governor for the Rotary year 2026 - 2027. Penny has been a Rotarian since 1989, has served as Club President, Assistant Governor, co-chair of Bandy Hefler, District Trustee, Chair of District Friendship exchange, District Secretary and is a Paul Harris Fellow. 
It is with a heavy heart that we share of the passing of Leominster Rotarian and Past President, 
Santa's sleigh will be filled with toys, but what about diapers? Hm... maybe not! So please donate new diapers, in sizes 3,4,5,6 ONLY to one of the 2 upcoming diaper drives by local organizations that the 
Westford Festival of Trees, Wreaths and Creative Gingerbread/Gnomes and More…..
On December 6, members of the Westborough Rotary Club (WRC) held a "Baby Shower" at 
Brookline Rotarians, BU Rotaract Members and BU Occupational Therapy students will cook and serve alongside Brookline Teen Center student participants. 
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