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PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR COFFEE MUG
TO MEETINGS!
Help cut down on paper goods use. Thank you!
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HAVE YOU PAID YOUR THIRD QUARTER DUES?
Operating funds for the club need a lift! Also, if
you owe back dues, please watch your mail for
a reminder. Help your club meet
its financial commitments
in a timely manner.
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WELCOME TO ELIZABETH GAY who was
formally inducted into Rotary membership last week.
Elizabeth loves fundraising, and we
will welcome her enthusiasm
as we look to augment our charitable giving.
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LAST WEEKS MEETING - Four club committees met to brainstorm ideas for the
second half of this Rotary year and beyond:
Program/Service; Holiday Pops; Green Committee (We'll hear its new name this Tuesday); and Fun(d)raising.
After our speaker this week and at the Feb. 6 Club Assembly, Reps from each group will briefly report on some of the
ideas that were discussed.
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PRE-PRESIDENT TRAINING NEWS
Linda and Amy heard great news for clubs regarding
THE ROTARY FOUDATION.
This year, based on donations
to the Foundation from this district three years ago,
our District will receive roughly
$66,000 in District Designated Funds (DDF)
to divide for
Global and District Managed Grants
and Rotary Scholars.
For our club, this means that, on July 1,
we can apply for a $6,000 grant
for the Farrell Court Benches and Shade Trees Project
to promote good mental health among the residents.
Once the project is completed,
$3,000 would be refunded to the club.
Judith and Francie will keep us informed on
the progress of the grant,
ways our members can be actively involved,
and any partners who
also may want to contribute funds.
This year's Rotary theme,
Create Hope in the World
stresses the importance of conversation
and making friends...of not being alone...
to maintaining good mental health.
This project fits that theme perfectly.
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ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, VIRTUAL
Two evenings, February 27 and 29
Designed for all Rotarians - who, by virtue of their Rotary membership, are already leaders in their communities -
and for leaders who may want to
assume board positions in the future.
Led by experienced facilitators, the format is non-lecture and is discussion-based on subjects that all Rotarians need to understand about how Rotary works and what opportunities are out there for service.
Cost = $25. Registration info is on the District 7930 website. The club will 100% reimburse any member who takes Part I of the three-part curriculum and 50% of any member who takes Parts II, III, or Graduate. See Linda if you want to attend.
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Please remember to call Linda 781-631-6938 by Sunday evening at 10:00 p.m. if you know you will not be attending the Tuesday meeting or if you are a little under the weather or will be traveling and will need a Zoom sign-in.
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THE LEE AND BARRY WEED SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
There is still an opportunity for accepting additional donations to increase the amount already allocated to the scholarship. Please see Linda or Jessica for specifics if you are considering making a donation.
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ENDING POLIO
Still looking for a creative activity that could morph into a fundraiser for the Foundation's Polio Plus effort. Speak to a Board member with your idea(s).
The Ipswich Club is doing a clever
"P is for Polio...Plunge, Paddle or Pedal"
fundraiser. Read about it in the District
EBulletin newsletter.
Surely, we can put our creative minds together
to raise funds for this District Effort in January and February.
Put your thinking caps on, please!
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WHAT DOES THE ENVIRONMENT HAVE TO DO WITH PEACE?
In a joint Zones 28 & 32 effort, a
fascinating presentation on the relationship between the Environment and Peace will be presented on
January 30, 7:00 p.m. ET.
Two eminent experts will present:
Dr. Michele Devlin and Rotary Trustee Mary Helman
You may register with ingrid.neitsch@rotaryzones28-32.org.
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Is there something that you would like covered in the weekly Scuttlebutt? Please let Linda or Jessica know (ldoliber@hotmail.com or jdharbar@comcast.net)
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