Rotary International District 7950

This month, I h a d intended to w r i t e a n article that focused on t h a n k i n g m a n y Ro t a r i a n s f o r t h e i r efforts over t h e p a s t

Rotary year. I had not expected that the focus of the article would be so personal.

As many of you know, I just had bypass surgery on April 20th. I have much to be thankful for, and many to thank. I never expected to face open-heart surgery. As the Energizer Bunny, I simply didn’t have time. What I’ve learned is that my busy schedule did not have any influence on the health of my arteries. Fortunately for me, what was science fiction in my grandfather’s day, and experimental in my father’s day, is almost commonplace today. The prayers, and good wishes, which came from so many of you, assisted the miraculous medical technology that saved my l i f e . Amy and I a re continuously being re-energized by your support. Thank You so much for caring.

I am grateful to everyone who has done a little more Rotary work than usual this month and made sure, despite my surgery, that all Rotary business was taken care of properly and on time. One good thing that has come from my recent illness is the opportunity it gave our district to demonstrate continuity and cooperation in action. Our district has truly functioned as a team. Our PDGs, DGs to be, and many regular Rotarians, all pitched in to pick up the slack my temporary disability might have caused. When the district governors from one year to another truly work together, as ours do, everyone benefits. I hope that we have established a model that each club puts into practice for itself.

I am so proud of everything our district clubs have done in our communities and around the world. They, and you, have Made Many Dreams Real since last July 1. Despite the economic downturn, Rotarians are supporting our Foundation. Thank you. Please ask individuals like Dave Citron of Weymouth, or Usama El-Sehrawey of

Rotary International District 7950

THE GOVERNOR’S May, 2009

NEWSLETTER

Message From District Governor Steve

VOLUME III, ISSUE 11

Rotary International President D. K. Lee

District Governor Steve Silverman and Amy-Jo Silverman

District Governor Elect Terry Humfryes and

Mary

District Governor Nominee Charlie

Murphy and Carrie

Inside this Issue Page

Message from District Governor Steve 1 & 2

The Rotary Foundation 2

District Assembly 2 - 3

Joint Meeting of Abington, Holbrook & Rockland-Hanson 4

Area 10 News 5 & 6

Group Study Exchange 6

Rotary in Action - Wakefield Rotary Club 7

Club Meeting Times & Locations 8

Club Attendance 9

Area 4 News10 & 11

Calendar of Events 12

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Harwich-Dennis about our Foundation. They have experienced how the strength of each Rotarian is magnified when we work together. Rotarians do help each other, I know that from experience. I want to close by reiterating how much I appreciate all you are doing to give Amy and me encouragement during my recovery. The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands. Knowing what I do about each of you, I think we are in good shape. Thank You.

Stephen C. Silverman

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION

by Usama El SehraweyMy fellow Rotarians in District 7950, I am writing to you today about a subject that is very dear to my heart, the Rotary Foundation. The Rotary Foundation needs you now more than it has ever in the past, especially in these tough economic times. Everyone is struggling to make ends meet. In the mean while, the needs are greater and there are too many people suffering across the globe and at home. I am speaking from experience. In the past 8 years as a Rotarian, and as a president, I have witnessed first hand how the Rotary Foundation can help the basic human needs and necessities - including a clean cup of water in a small village in Honduras, a hot shower for an elderly woman at a nursing home in Nagpur, India, a mobile dental clinic donated by the Rotarians of the Harwich-Dennis Rotary club with the help of district grants and matching grants from the Rotary Foundation. I was there when we brought the Bob Stone Mobile Dental Clinic to thousands of people in the remote area in India. I never thought it would be possible, but when the $6,000.00 that our small club raised soon became $32,000.00 I realized that it would be possible. Two days ago, the Harwich-Dennis Rotary Club completed, with the help of the district and the foundation, the final documents to provide 2 kidney dialysis machines, 2 heart monitors with 3 years of warranty and training to a hospital in a very poor neighborhood in Cairo, Egypt. It wasn't easy, but the $15,000.000 that our 39 member club raised with the support of the district and the Rotary Foundat ion became $46,000.00. Congratulations to everyone who contributed and helped support this effort. For that reason I urge you all to contribute to the Rotary Foundation so we can all help our fellow man across the globe and at home. Thank you for listening. Sincerely,Usama El Sehrawey, Past-President

Harwich-Dennis Rotary ClubDistrict 7950

District AssemblyApril 25, 2009

On April 25, 2009 the incoming leadership of District 7950 gathered at the CCRI Newport campus for a morning of information sharing and education. DGE Terry Humfryes opened the Plenary Session and presided over the opening presentation. Non Rotarian, Louise Citron, wife of Weymouth club president David, s poke abou t her experience a s a Ro t a r y volunteer. She e n c o u r a g e d m e m b e r s t o t a k e t h e opportunity to b e c o m e a R o t a r y volunteer. The experience was very rewarding t o h e r personally and to the people in India they helped.

The conference focused on ways to educate the new leadership (09-10 & 10-11) on the organization of Rotary International and the District’s organization, but also to provide some tools to assist that leadership in making the clubs more effective and provide some hints on how to build and retain members of their clubs.Rotary, like any organization, emphasizes planning. PDG Terri Fitch and some members of her Visioning

DGE Terry Humfryes at the District Assembly

Louise Citron, Rotary Volunteer

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Team provided insights into the importance of long range planning and how clubs should undertake such efforts to ensure the effectiveness of their clubs and Rotary International.

A portion of the meeting was dedicated to water, literacy, health and hunger while still continuing its focus on polio eradication. Peter Waterman, Fran Jeffries and Norm Saute led the discussions on these very important topics.

One discussion group included the 09 & 10 club presidents. The District’s leadership was trying to build a sense of teamwork and provide training and foundation for leadership continuity. That session was led by DGE Terry and DGN Charlie.

The incoming Treasurers were gathered to facilitate the understanding of the process of dues collections, good record keeping and dues payments. That sess ion was l ed by D i s t r i c t Treasure r, Ky le H ink le . The workshop included hands on activities of building a club budget based upon the club’s size and scope of activities.

The session on Membership & Development was led by District chair for Membership & Retention, Dieter Bilger, AG of the Scituate, MA club. Dieter focused upon ways to retain members by involving new members in club activities as soon as

possible. He also suggested that clubs show greater flexibility on the attendance requirement by offering attendance credit for working on club projects. He also encouraged clubs to use the e-meetings as a way to assist members to fulfill attendance requirements.

Dave Bisby of the Yarmouth club stepped in on short notice to conduct a very informative session on “Club Runner.” Using his club’s web site, he demonstrated to

attendees the many features and functions available through the Club Runner web page host. The ability to be on line offered a very realistic and helpful training session on the use of Club Runner. Mark Linde, Chair of the Public Image committee, offered several suggestions to create greater awareness of Rotary and its missions. One suggestion i n c l u d e d greater use o f l o c a l stations to r u n p r o g r a m s a b o u t R o t a r y , i n c l u d i n g public access stations and non p r o f i t stations.

IPDG Dave Clifton offered a session of the various leadership roles available at the District and RI level. He encouraged attendees to become involved in the District by seeking to serve in the many opportunities the district offers for service.

Training for club secretaries was offered by Angela Ponte, District Secretary. In addition to explaining the roles and responsibilities of club secretary, new software programs were reviewed that would faciltate attendance recording, reporting and member communication.

Paul Watts led the session on the Rotary Foundation. Paul informed the attendees that the Foundation was the 2nd largest charitable organization. The foundation is still seeking matching donations for the Polio Fund. Several fundraising ideas were discussed at the session.

Amy Jo Silverman conducted the session on the District’s Youth programs. These included RYLA, Youth Exchange, Rotaract, Interact and Early act. Attendees learned about the various programs, upcoming programs and future plans.

The Club Assembly ended with a Plenary Session with DGE Terry reporting on DG Steve’s health. On DG Steve’s behalf, his wife, Amy Jo Silverman, delivered several thank yous and encouraging words from DG Steve. All wished Steve a get well soon applause.

District Treasurer,

Kyle Hinkle

Attendees at Brunch in the Atrium

Joe Lawler and Kyle Hinkle at the Registration Table

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JOINT MEETING OF THE ABINGTON, HOLBROOK AND ROCKLAND-HANSON CLUBS

PRODUCES SMILES AND GOOD FELLOWSHIP. by PDE Terry HumfryesOn April 28, 2009, Abington, Holbrook and the Rockland-Hanson Rotary clubs held their first joint meeting, involving all three clubs at the Abington Ale House. It was a night of fellowship for about 45 Rotarians and guests with games and quizzes that even tweaked the DGE’s mind. Each club president for the upcoming year was present. They included President-elects James Stoffel from the Abington club, Mark Svizzero of the Holbrook and Juvy Hartweg from the Rockland-Hanson.

Each provided an opening talk on how they became involved in Rotary and what the organization meant to them.

There was some light and informal r o a s t i n g o f Ab i ng ton c l ub member Hal Sims by club member, Gary Minnehan, Rockland-Hanson m e m b e r B o b Schmitt and by club member Bob Wilcox.

The president of the Holbrook club took the safe route and roasted all of his club members. He did an outstanding job! His turn is next!

A simple questionnaire was completed by each individual, then read by that individual at the table, with the hope that other members would ultimately learn more about the people at their table. There was also the group prize that was to be gained. There was much fun and bantering between tables, especially about the results of the quiz. It seems the winning table had the DGE, a 50 year perfect attendance member, and a 44 year member, nothing wrong with those odds.

The mission for the night was fellowship, gaining new members and forming a closer relationship among clubs and their members - MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

I have always been an advocate of getting members to visit other clubs and see how similar the activities are, but also to see what the differences can be in club agendas, singing, club

projects and membership involvement in the meetings. This was a giant step for these three clubs and their presidents, but they are acting on the theme for the 09-10 year, “The future of Rotary is in Your Hands.” The organizers’ contact information is in the 2009-2010 Directory. They would be more than willing to share the hows and wherefores of this successful event with fellow Rotarians.

Contact DGE Terry Humfryes, via: e.humfryes@comcast.net

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Area 10 News from Assistant Governor

DeePak Vishnu

There is a great deal of activity in Area 10 clubs. H o w e v e r, b e f o r e w e proceed, I would like to take a quick moment to r e f l e c t on two g rea t Rotarians in Area 10 who passed away. PDG Peter Carnevale from Providence and Past President Henry Guzieka from Warwick. Both gent lemen were outstanding Rotar ians whose entire l i fe was dedicated to the motto of Rotary "Service Above Self." They will be missed.

Providence Sunrise is participating in a special program to expand Boy Scouts to underrepresented student populations. Their members are all participating in a Scout-reach effort to attract inner city youth of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds. The culminating event was a breakfast event at the Providence Marriott on April 16th where community and educational leaders were exposed to opportunities for involvement in Scouting for students and for themselves. President Guy Alba is the Chair and this event was their “Service Above Self” Day project. Moving to the Providence Club, they recently conducted a Peanut Butter drive for the food bank in Rhode Island. More than 300 pounds of butter was collected. Also, as part of Community Service, Rotarians sponsor "Shadow Day" - an opportunity for high school students

to visit a workplace and to meet a Rotarian. More than 20 students were taken to a business location, and Rotarians provided workplace exposure for 3 hours. Following that students went to Marriott Hotel for lunch. Providence Rotary club is organizing this Shadow Day in conjunction with Volunteers in the Providence Schools (VIPS) of which a member, Terry Adelman, is the director. For such a small contribution of time and energy, we can make a great difference - never underestimate the power of the individual. Barbara Harris did a wonderful job. The Warwick club is doing really well. They organized a wine tasting on an evening called " Fine Wine Experience" in Pawtuxet Village. This was organized by Robin Lovely under the able leadership of President Jeanne Gattegno. Also it was a pleasure to meet the incoming President of Warwick, Tony Bucci, at PETS who will take the helm this upcoming Rotary year. The Warwick club is also conducting their May breakfast on 5/9/09. Every Rotarian is selling tickets. If you are interested, contactVanessa Zampini.

Cranston Club is moving along and Mark Saccocio has taken over the reins as President for the remainder of the year. President Elect Ann Mary has some good ideas and we look forward to the upcoming year. Also great news from Pawtuxet Valley Club President Luciano Cozzi. They celebrated their 50th anniversary at Nino's in Coventry, RI. Tony Petrarca, Chief Meteorologist at WPRI/Fox 64 was the guest speaker. DG Nominee Designate Bill Vangel and his wife Tina were present. Some excerpts of the event:

It was an evening of fun, fellowship, and positiveness. Called to order by Tony Petrarca, chief meteorologist of our local Channel 12, with a generous ringing of the bell, the evening started off with the Pledge of

Shadow Day Participants

Terri Adelman (far left) of Volunteers for Providence schools & Barbara Harris (2nd from left) chair of Shadow Day

Tony Petrarca, Prof. Lester Corey and Luciano Cozzi

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Allegiance led by Jim Kuipers and the invocation, led by Charlie Nault.

In his opening remarks, president Luciano Cozzi presented some historical facts about our club, and, commenting on the meaning of this occasion, reminded everyone that although we may look at our club as an unimpressive group of ordinary people, together we become 1.2 million strong, dedicated to accomplish extraordinary things in our communities and around the world.

Following our president's opening remarks, Tony Petrarca read a senate citation presented to our club by the Senate of the State of Rhode Island. This was followed by the presentation of a District citation for our 50 years of Rotary service, and a district award for our “Service Above Self” project.

After a recess for our main course, Tony Petrarca introduced Jim Kuipers, who gave a presentation about the activities of our club, at the local, district and global level. A call was made to help the American Red Cross, Rhode Island Chapter which produced a total donation of $1,400.00, including a matching donation from our club for $500.00. After Jim's presentation, Tony Petrarca read the names of all past presidents of the Rotary Club of Pawtuxet Valley. It was wonderful to see many of our past presidents.

The picture below is that of Pawtuxet Rotary club members Maureen Holmes and her husband and others at the table during the 50th anniversary of the club.

The Rotary Club of Pawtuxet Valley 50th anniversary.

Group Study ExchangeDistrict 2220 Russia & 7950

The GSE team from District 2220 Russia arrived at Logan airport on April 25th.

District Governor Steve welcomed the team through the following letter:

“It gives me great pleasure as the Governor of Rotary District 7950 (USA) to welcome the Group Study Exchange Team from Russia, District 2220. As the grandchildren of Russian immigrants to the Unites States, my wife, Amy-Jo, and I have a special spot in our hearts for this GSE. We believe this exchange will build greater communication and understanding between the people of our countries. I know that your visit will be a rewarding experience and your memories will remain for many years to come. District Governor Vladimir Vasilikov from your district and I have been in communication since the fall of 2006 in order to make this exchange a reality.

Both the GSE Inbound Co-Chair Caryn Smith and the Outbound Co-Chair Dave Clifton and their committee have put together a very special program that will give you the opportunity to meet many of our Rotarians, learn about our culture and participate in a number of vocational visitations that will be of interest to your team members.

District 7950 consists of 66 Rotary Clubs and encompasses Southeastern Massachusetts, south of Boston, and carries on to Cape Cod including the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard as well as the entire State of Rhode Island.

Amy-Jo and I hope you enjoy your 4-week visit to our country, and we look forward to sharing much of the experience with you. We know our Rotary clubs will extend warm New England hospitality to you. Though your team will simply be welcome visitors when you first arrive, we trust you will depart as our friends forever. “

With warm regards,

Stephen C. Silverman

T Pictured above with IPDG Dave Clifton

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Rotary in Action Wakefield Rotary Club

by Cherie C. Binns RN BS MS of the Wakefield, RI RotaryA bit more than a year has passed since our return from this trip. We have hosted the 5 men from India coming in an exchange with our team and have

e n j o y e d communicat ion in return from several upon their return home. Three of them h a v e b e c o m e Rotarians but only one of my team has done so.My Rotary Club has s p o n s o r e d a n d underwritten several h u m a n i t a r i a n

projects in India as a direct result of this exchange. There are now infant warmers in a public hospital in Adoni that delivers 300 at risk babies monthly and never had a warmer before.

There are a dozen push carts for women vendors where 90% of the take on goods sold now goes to the family to support the household and education of the children, whereas before it went to the cart owner and children begged for a living to help support the family.

Funds from my Rotary Club were provided to allow the drilling of 6 new bore wells supporting as many as 1000 persons. This year we will send monies through Rotary

International for more bore wells and more push carts Funds have been provided to allow for the sending of s e v e r a l g i r l children to school. This program gets young girls off the street and into

school for the first time and off the street begging or apprenticing to washer women or cooks and becoming literate. We also will be supporting a Women's Literacy program in Cambodia resulting from a trip twice in the past year by Rotarian Chris Van Hemelrijck.

Additionally we are funding Birthing Kits for mothers in Ethiopia through a matching grant proposal in Upstate

N Y and water filters in homes in Lima Peru.

I encourage any and all of you following this to get involved in your community l o c a l l y a n d Internationally. We have made a real difference

in many lives over this past year and you can too.

Blessings to all...Cherie C. Binns RN BS MSCNGroup Study Exchange leader 7950 to 3160Wakefield Rotary Foundation Chair.

Infant Warmers

Push Cart Vendors

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CLUB MEETING LOCATIONS AND TIMESAbington-Tuesday 6:30 - Abington Ale House, web: www.abingtonkrotaryclub.orgAttleboro-Wednesday 12:10 - Highland Country Club,web:www.attlebororotary.orgBarnstable Sunrise - Monday 7:00 AM, Hyannis Golf ClubBourne/Sandwich-Thursday 7:00 AM - Upper Cape Technical High School, web: www.rotaryclubofbourne-sandwich.comBraintree-Thursday 12:15 - Sheratonwebsite: www.Braintreerotary.orgBridgewaters-Wednesday 7:15 AM - Good Days Restaurant, website: www.clubrunner.ca.bridgewatersBristol-Wednesday 12:15 - Tweet’s Balzano’s Restaurant, website: www.bristolrotary.orgBrockton-Thursday 12:15 - Holiday Inn at Westgate-web:www.brocktonrotaryclub.orgCanton-Thursday 7:30 AM - Maxie’s Deli Stoughton, web: www.cantonrotary.orgChariho-Tuesday 6:30 P.M. - Richmond Country Club,web: www.charihorotary.orgChatham-Wednesday 6:15 - 400 East Restaurant, Harwich, website:www.chathamrotary.comCohasset-Monday 6:30 P.M. - Lightkeepers House, website: www.cohassetrotary.comCranston—Wednesday 12:15-Twin Oaks Restaurant, 100 Sabra St., Cranston, RI, website: www.rotaryclubofcranston.orgCumberland/Lincoln-Monday-12:00 Amica,website: www.cirotary.orgDartmouth-Thursday 6:00 PM-Country Club of New Bedford,www.emaritimes.netDuxbury-Tuesday 7:00 A.M., Duxbury Senior Citizens Center, website: www.duxburyrotary.comEast Greenwich-Wednesday 12:15-Post Office Cafe, 11 Main St., East Greenwich, website: www.eastgreenwichrotary.orgEast Providence/Seekonk-Monday 12:15 - Best Western, 45 Mink, Seekonk Fairhaven-Tuesday 12:15 - The Huttleston House, website: www.fairhavenrotary.tripod.comFall River-Thursday 12:15 White’s website: www.frrotary.orgFalmouth-Tuesday (summer - JML Center 7:30 A.M.) other seasons 6:15 - Nimrod’s, website: www.rotaryclubofcranston.org Foxboro-1st and 3rd Thursday 12 noon-

Invensys Company Cafeteria, website: www.foxbororotary.orgHarwich/Dennis-Thursday 7AM Grumpy’s, website: www.harwichdennisrotary.orgHingham-Hull-Thursday 6:15 P.M., South Shore Country Club , website: www.hinghamrotary.orgHolbrook-Monday 6:30P.M.- Abington AleHouse, web: www.holbrookrotary.orgHyannis-Thursday 12:15 - Hyannis Golf Club, Rt. 132 Hyannis, website: www.hyannisrotary.orgJamestown-Thursday 7:15AM - The Lionel Champlin House, website: www.jamestownclassic.org/rotaryMansfield-Tuesday 12:15- Holiday Inn website: www.mansfieldrotaryclub.orgMartha’s Vineyard-Wednesday 12:10-Ocean View Restaurant, Oak Bluffswebsite: www.mvrotary.orgMashpee-Wednesday 7AM - Percy’s Place, Rte. 28Middleboro-Wednesday 6:15 - Flat Iron Cafe - Everett Sq.,website: www.middlebororotary.orgMiddletown-Wednesday 6:30-Mainstay Inn, website: www.middletownrotary.netMilton-Wednesday 12:15-Fuller Village, website: www.miltonrotaryclub.comNantucket-Wednesday - 12:15 -Faregrounds Rest., Fairgrounds Rd, website: www.nantucketrotary.orgNauset/Orleans-Tuesday 7AM, Hearth’n’ Kettle, website: www.nausetrotary.orgNew Bedford-Wednesday 12:15 - Wamsutta Club, website: www.newbedfordrotary.comNewport-Tuesday 12:15-Atlantic Beach Club, website: www.newportrotary.orgNorth Attleboro/Plainville-Tuesday 12 noon at Luciano’s, website: www.northattlebororotary.org North Kingstown-Tuesday 12:15 -Gregg’s RestaurantNorth Providence-Tuesday 5:45 J & D Family Restaurant, website: www.rotarynprovri.orgNorwood-Monday 6:15 - Diana’s Caters Osterville-Wednesday 12:15 - St. Peter’s Church, website: www.ostervillerotary.orgPawtucket—Thursday 12:15 - St. Paul’s Parish House, website: www.pawtucketrotary.orgPawtuxet Valley-Tuesday 7:30 - Café Gianna, 915 Tiogue Ave., Coventry, RI.website: www.pawtuxetvalleyrotary.orgPlymouth-Monday 12:15 - John Carver Inn, website: www.plymouthrotary.org

Plymouth Sunrise-Monday 7AM, Hilton Garden Inn, website: www.plymouthrotarysunriseclub.orgPortsmouth-Tuesday 6:30-Valley Inn, website: www.portsmouthrirotary.comProvidence-Monday 12:15 Providence Marriott, web: www.providencerotary.orgProvidence-Sunrise—Thursday 7:15AM Providence Marriott Courtyard, Quincy-Tuesday 12:15-Neighborhood Club, website: www.quincyrotary.comRandolph/Avon-Wednesday 7:45AM-The Breakfast ConnectionRockland/Hanson—Thursday 6:30PM Woody’s, website: www.RocklandHansonrotary.netScituate, MA-Wednesday 6:30PM, Scituate Country Club, website: www.ClubRunner.ca/ScituateScituate, RI-Wednesday 7- Chester’s, website: www.ClubRunner.ca/Scituate-riSmithfield - 7:30 A.M., Wednesday, Bryant University, Heritage RoomSharon-Monday 6:30 - Sharon Community Center, website: www.sharonrotary.orgStoughton-Tuesday 6:00PM Stoughton Town Spa, website: www.ClubRunner.ca/stoughtonTaunton-Thursday 12:10 - Stoneforge Public House,web: www.ClubRunner.ca/tauntonTri-Town/Hanover-Monday 6:00PM, Imperial GardenWakefield, RI—Thursday 12:15,Liliana’s Italian Restaurant at the Holiday Inn, website: www.wakefieldrotary.comWarren/Barrington- Tuesday 6:30PM - The Wharf Tavern, website: www.warrenrotary.comWarwick-Thursday 12:15 - Radisson Airport Hotel, website: www.warwickrotary Westerly-Monday 5:30 - Venice RestaurantWeymouth-Monday 6:15PM - Hajjars Hall, website: www.weymouthrotary.orgWoonsocket-Thursday 12:15 - River Falls Restaurant, website: www.woonsocketrotary.comYarmouth-Friday 7:00AM-Hearth & Kettle, website: www.yarmouthrotary.org

Email updates to Ed Meaney at: dgnewsletter7950@comcast.netThank you,Ed Meaney

PLEASE SEND CLUB - NEWS -THANK YOU!

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Club Name Club # # Mem Start

# Mem End

% Attend

# of Mtgs

Abington 6643 27 26 72.30 5Attleboro 6644 59 63 71.34 4Barnstable Sunrise 80612

Bourne/Sandwich 6645 26 26 85.00 4Braintree 6646 43 43 85.42 4Bridgewaters 6647

Bristol 6686 61 61 68.55 4Brockton 6648

Canton 6649 21 20 42.00 4Chariho 6687 23 23 73.00 4Chatham 6650 29 29 63.00 4Cohasset 6651 21 21 90.00 4Cranston 6688 20 20 75.00 4Cumberland/Lincoln 6689 22 20 75.26 5Dartmouth 6690 26 26 42.31 4Duxbury 6653 13 13 60.00 5East Greenwich 6690 50 49 75.40 4East Providence/Seekonk 6691 29Fairhaven 6655 17 18 44.44 5Fall River 6656

Falmouth 6657 29 30 61.00 5Foxboro 6658 26 26 100.00 2Harwich/Dennis 6660 38 37 76.48 4Hingham-Hull 6661 53 53 53.30 4Holbrook 6662 19 20 73.00 2Hyannis 6663 80 80 77.00 4Jamestown 6692 22 22 57.00 4Mansfield 6664 23 23 53.00 5Martha's Vineyard 27997 76 77 70.59 4Mashpee 50826 21 21 53.50 4Middleboro 6666 26 27 93.00 4Middletown 6693 26 26 75.00 4Milton 6667 22 22 72.70 4

Club Name Club # # Mem Start

# Mem End

% Attend

# of Mtgs

Nantucket 6668 77 78 73.25 5Nauset-Orleans 6672

New Bedford 6669 40 40 83.80 4Newport 6694 47 48 75.53 5North Attleboro 6670 19 19 70.00 5

North Kingstown 6695 32 32 63.70 5North Providence 6707 20 22 61.00 4Norwood 6671 23 23 72.00 4Osterville 6673 47 47 92.36 4Pawtucket 6696 38 37 58.00 4Pawtuxet Valley 6697

Plymouth 6674 97 98 78.64 4Plymouth Sunrise 70995

Portsmouth 6698 21 24 60.00 5Providence 6699 124 125 62.10 4Providence-Sunrise 31434 18Quincy 6676 74 75 71.00 5Randolph/Avon 6677 18Rockland/Hanson 6678 13 13 80.00 4Scituate, MA 6679 32 29 93.00 4Scituate, RI 6700 18 18 75.00 4Sharon 6680 35 35 43.00 4

Stoughton 6682

Taunton 6682 73 73 65.00 4Tri-Town/Hanover 6659 36 36 85.00 5

Wakefield 6703 92 92 72.00 4Warren/Barrington 6704 20 25 51.00 6Warwick 6705 108 108 56.69 4Westerly 6706 24 26 77.63 4Weymouth 6685 87 88 88.00 4Woonsocket 6708 42 44 81.00 4Yarmouth 26580 82 83 76.51 4

DISTRICT TOTALS 2305 2260 70.44

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR MONTHLY ATTENDANCE REPORTS TO DISTRICT ATTENDANCE SECRETARY, SALLY BOWLES - SALLY@ CATANIAHOSPITALITY.COM

OR POST TO THE WEBSITE - DISTRICT 7950.ORG

DISTRICT 7950 ATTENDANCE TOTALS - March-2009

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AREA 4 A Snapshot of a Week’s Activity in

Area 4 of District 7950

AG Dietrich Bilger offers a glimpse into a weeks activity by the Rotary clubs in Area 4.

1. March 30, 2009 - Visit at Rotary Club TriTown of H a n o v e r / N o r w e l l & Pembroke. President Chris Clapp made sure AG Dietrich had to work for his meal and engaged him to install their newest member Carl Nelson, who was sponsored by Rotarian Jim Lewinski. Great

job everybody and thank you Carl, for immediately becoming involved in club programs by promoting the 5K Walk/Run Feed The Need, April 11, 2009. With the “get into the shape” program in place at the club, it immediately drew several entries for the event. Thank you very much, Claus, for this initiative within the first half hour of you being a Rotarian!

From an AG point it was great to witness how checks were signed and readied to be sent out in support of RYLA and the Rotary Foundation. A very big thank to all the members for this support.

President Elect Andy Babb is getting ready for his term as President, having had his Directors affirmed and getting focused on his main goal during his year to increase membership and through publicity efforts make the towns of Hanover, Norwell and Pembroke aware of the excellent programs the club has in place to service the needs in the three communities.

2. March 31, 2009: The Rotary Club of Duxbury has become a breakfast club! That reflects the new energy and focus to increase membership within the Club. Both AG Dietrich and District Governor Steve Silverman were guests and were given an opportunity to report on the Presidential Membership Conference in Maryland on March 27-28 which both had attended, accompanied by PDG Dave Clifton and DGE Terry Humfryes. Both Steve and Dietrich had a chance to also speak with Membership Committee chair PP Jonathan Caffraey. His efforts to implement a plan to increase membership are taking shape.

Jonathan was the presenter this morning, keeping everybody awake and ready to take on the day with a presentation on his new activity managing the franchise business in New England for System 4, a nationwide commercial cleaning service.

3. April 2, 2009: Hingham/Hull The visit at the Rotary Club of Hingham/Hull gave me the opportunity to sit at the table with President Elect and President Nominee which is always a great opportunity to learn about the plans future leaders of the Club have. The Club was still brimming from very successful food drives held at Hingham’s Whole Foods for the Hingham Food Pantry and at Hull’s Riddle’s for the Hull Food Pantry on March 28 as part of Service above Self Day that engaged and kept many members of the Club busy that Saturday through several shifts. Despite a packed program, Chief allowed me to say a few words on membership and retention. The facilities the RC Hingham/Hull enjoys at the South Shore Country Club are ideal to invite potential members within a social setting to meet with Rotarians and learn about Rotary and its programs prior to the formal evening meeting. President Elect Jean Sullivan recognizes this opportunity and is looking forward to organizing such events to attract potential members. Social hours prior to a meeting in these economically difficult times may also provide an opportunity for members who may be looking to save on meal expenses or may be looking to have dinner with their families to enjoy fellowship and get attendance credit as this would allow them to mingle and enjoy the company of their Rotarian friends but then enjoy their dinner with their family. The next big event for the RC Hingham/Hull is on April 16th, when they will celebrate Paul Harris Awards Night at Tosca’s in Hingham.

4. April 5, 2009: RC Cohasset had organized its annual Road Race for April 5th. The weather cooperated as the sun came out to help the walkers and 1500 runners (a new record!) across the 10K road course. This event kept all the members of RC

Duxbury Rotary Club meeting in its new location, the Duxbury Senior Center as a breakfast club

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Cohasset busy that weekend and even I could find some odd jobs of being useful which included redirecting traffic, which as it turned out required diplomatic skills in dealing with some drivers who insisted that they wanted to share the roads with the runners.

5. April 6, 2009: Plymouth Sunrise held a full program meeting that included Club Assembly and a speaker from the Boys & Girls Club of Plymouth. President Irene, together with Club Membership Chair Elect, started a retention initiative among members which will inquire from each member as to their reasons for having become a Rotarian and what the club can do in terms of programs to be a support to those reasons. That is an important initiative as it will make members more proactive and engaged in programs that the club may initiate in response. Thank you Irene and for setting an example on how to address the retention issue.

6. April 6, 2009: The RC Plymouth is recovering from a very successful auction fund raiser. I understand the money raised exceed all expectations. Very well done. In fact, was it a new record? The Club received a big Thank You from Richard Strizinger for their support of the Boy Scouts. Other programs discussed at the meeting were Boys & Girls Club, Plymouth Bay House, food pantry.

Rotary Club of Scituate celebrated its 40th anniversary, and inducted its 7th member this year as author, Arthur Roberts, joined us. The telephone book fundraiser is about to be wrapped up. New fundraisers are in various stages of implementation to fund all the programs that the club entertains. Concluded is one of its ambitious international programs, sponsoring a conflict transformation initiative in Kenya, which is now

in the process of being implemented as a teaching curriculum at colleges, universities and church synods in Kenya in partnership with Rotary District 9200, various Religious (Christian and Islamic) groups and Churches, including the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya, the Jesuit Hakimani Center, as well as Boston College, using at its core John Michalczyk’s conflict resolution documentary films. Some of these films and faculty members of Boston College, through the initiative of the Scituate Rotary Club, are also part of the teaching tools and Faculty at the Rotary Peace Center in Bangkok,

RESERVEYOURMASSACHUSETTSROTARYINTERNATIONALLICENSEPLATENOW!

The cost is $45. $12 goes to RMV and $33 goes to the Polio Plus Program. What a painless way to make your district's goal for the Polio Plus Match. The program will start in about 7 or 8 months and you should keep your current plate until you get a replacement. After you get the number, you will receive an application and a request for a check. Do not worry about that now. Please let us know what district you are from so we can add that to our database.

The numbers will be given out by request in the order received by e-mail. Please e-mail a number between 101 and 3100 to joetoomey13@aol.comThanks for your support. Carol Toomey District Public Relations Chair, Rotary District 7910 Governor 2009-2010100-1 Domino Drive Concord, MA., 01742

Scituate MA Rotary Club 40th celebration included (left to right) Rotary Alumni and Charter Member Joe Goodrow, Charter member Donn Sladen, Lew Burridge celebrating his 62nd year as Rotarian, while Bill Coulter celebrated 50 years in Rotary, with Rev. Robert Schipul, President looking on.

Cohasset Rotary Club members working on their annual road race

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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 7950 2008 - 2009 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MAY 7, 2009 - 6-9 P.M. “A CONCERT TO REMEMBER” FEATURING FRANCESCO ATTESTI, PIANO & MATTEO GALLI, ORGAN. RECEPTION AT 6:00 P.M. FEATURING TRADITIONAL ITALIAN APPETIZERS & PASTRIES. ALL FUNDS RAISED WILL BENEFIT THE BRAINTREE ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND LOCAL EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES RECEPTION AND CONCERT LOCATION FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 12 ELM STREET , BRAINTREE, MA CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

MAY 15 - 17, 2009 - DISTRICT CONFERENCE AT WEST POINT, NY

MAY 15 - 17, 2009 - HARWICH-DENNIS GOLF TOURNAMENT 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM AT THE DENNIS PINES GOLF COURSE. (ANNUAL CHARITABLE FUND RAISER FOR SCHOLARSHIPS WON BY GRADUATING SENIORS FROM OUR TOWNS)

MAY 17, 2009 - TRI-TOWN SPRING FLEA MARKET - MARSHFIELD FAIRGROUNDS

MAY 20, 2009 - SOUTH SHORE COUNCIL - 6:30 P.M. REGGIO'S RESTAURANT IN WEYMOUTH

MAY 24, 2009 ( RAIN DAY MAY 25TH) THE FIRST ANNUAL YARMOUTH YOUTH STREET ART FESTIVAL, A PROJECT OF THE YARMOUTH ROTARY FOUNDATION, WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, FROM 12:00 - 5:00 PM. ADMISSION TO THE FESTIVAL IS FREE. THERE IS NO COST FOR PARTICIPATING ARTISTS.

MAY 29, 2009 -HARWICH-DENNIS GOLF TOURNAMENT - 1:00 - 8:00 P.M. DENNIS PINES GOLF COURSE - FUND RAISER FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

JUNE 12, 2009 - BRAINTREE ROTARY’S 20TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT- CONTACT DAVID S T O R L A Z Z I 7 8 1 - 8 4 8 - 2 0 3 3 O R J O A N N E T U L L Y 7 8 1 - 8 4 3 - 1 3 7 0 O R BRAINTREEROTARY@GMAIL.COM FOR INFORMATION.

JUNE 16, 2009 - INSTALLATION OF TERRY HUMFRYES AS DG 2009-2010 RIDDERS CC

JUNE 17, 2009 - SOUTH SHORE COUNCIL - 6:30 P.M. REGGIO'S RESTAURANT IN WEYMOUTH

JUNE 21-24, 2009 - ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AT BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND

JUNE 27, 2009 - FINAL DATE FOR RECEIPT OF AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS BY CLUBS

JULY 13, 2009 - CLUB VISITATIONS BEGIN

JULY 19, 2009 - SOUTH SHORE COUNCIL - 6:30 P.M. REGGIO'S RESTAURANT IN WEYMOUTH

AUGUST 18, 2009 - ROTARY NIGHT AT THE PAWSOX

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009 - SOUTH SHORE COUNCIL - 6:30 P.M. REGGIO'S RESTAURANT IN WEYMOUTH

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Rotary International District 7950 The Governor’s Newsletter May, 2009

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 7950SERVICE ABOVE SELFDISTRICT NEWSLETTER EDITORdgnewsletter7950@comcast.net

Rotary’s Wheel Emblem“A wheel has been the symbol of Rotary since our earliest days. The first design was made by Chicago Rotarian Montague Bear, an engraver who drew a simple wagon wheel, with a few lines to show dust and motion. The wheel was said to illustrate “Civilization and Movement.” Most of the early clubs had some form of wagon wheel on their publications and letterheads. Finally, in 1922, it was decided that all Rotary clubs should adopt a single design as the exclusive emblem of Rotarians. Thus in 1923, the present gear wheel with 24 cogs and six spokes was adopted by the Rotary International Association. A group of engineers advised that the geared wheel was mechanically unsound and would not work without a “keyway” in the center of the gear to attach it to a power shaft. So, in 1923 the keyway was added and the design which we now know as was formally adopted as the official Rotary International emblem”

The Rotary Year

August - Membership and Extension

September - New Generations

October - Vocational Service November - Rotary Foundation

December - Family Life

January- Rotary Understanding

February - World Understanding

March - Literacy

April - Rotary Magazine

June - Fellowship

Object of Rotary

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise, and in particular, to encourage and foster: ONE. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society; THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life; FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service

The Four-Way Test

The test, which has been translated into more than 100 languages, asks the following questions:Of the things we think, say or do 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and

BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?