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Rotary Leadership Institute – Fall in Love with Rotary!If love is the language for all generations across all continents, Rotary Leadership Institute should be the language of all Rotarians! Here is what you will get from attending RLI sessions: 1.Personal Growth and Development: RLI sessions enable you to enhance your human relations and personal development skills. Every module of this program is interactive with long time, (sometimes multi-generational Rotarians), and new Rotarians! You will learns something new every time. 2. Continuing Education: While Rotary doesn’t officially call what you learn at RLI continuing education with CEU’S, every program developed and designed for RLI teaches valuable information about Rotary in the community, our nation, and the world. Each topic presented provides an opportunity to learn from a variety of different participants and facilitators. 3. Fun: Rotary Leadership Institute is fun, a lot of fun! Each topic is interesting and fun. The class projects are fun. Social interaction is fun. Rotary’s code of ethics, our “Four Way Test,” reminds us to be gracious, generous, and positive in our dealings with others—to enhance relationships with others rather than diminishing others or selfishly boosting ourselves. You can register for our D7870 virtual RLI at https://rlinea.org/ for Parts I, II & III and our Graduate Program (Succession Planning) being held on Tuesday & Thursday, 3/19 & 3/21 from 6pm to 9pm. Both days are necessary in order to obtain your graduation certificate. If you have any questions or need help with enrolling, please contact carol.powis@comcast.net |
District Conference (Nov 6) - In-Person Registration is Closed, Zoom Registration still AvailableRegistration is now open for our 2022 District Conference on Sunday, November 6, 2022. This year’s District Conference will be held at the Killington Grand Hotel in Killington, Vermont. It will celebrate the accomplishments of PDG John Siemienowicz’s 2021-22 Rotary Year and we will share information on club projects and fundraisers taking place in our communities. You can register by clicking on the link on the District Website (http://rotary7870.org) under Upcoming District Events. You will notice that you have two registration choices: if you are registering to attend In-person or via Zoom. |
2022 Rotary District 7870 Golf EventThe 2022 Rotary District 7870 Golf Event August 19, 2022 at Bretwood GC 11:30 am Shotgun Start Golf, Bag Lunch, Raffle Prizes, Putting Contest and Dinner see application form attached or go to Rotary7870.org to register Clubs not sending golfers are encouraged to donate raffle prizes Rich Berryman Chair, Rotary District 7870 Golf Event |
A Trio of Rotarians Exhibit their Work |
2021 District Golf Event 8-20-21Bretwood Golf Course (South Course) Keene, NH Lunch starts at 10:30AM Shotgun start at 11:30AM DG John Bob Siemienowicz would like to have all interested District 7870 Rotary Clubs participate in the fun and friendship to be shared at this event. All proceeds will go to Rotary District 7870 Foundation Medical and Humanitarian Missions. |
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NEPETS 2021 Registration OpenPresident-Elects for 2021-22 and Assistant Governors: Registration for Northeast President-Elect Training Seminar is now open. NEPETS will run March 11-13 & March 18-20, 2021 on Zoom from 6:30PM to 8:30PM. Click on the button below to get to the NEPETS website to register. This year our NEPETS theme is "Rising to the Challenge"We promise to inspire Presidents-Elect to lead their clubs and to empower them to achieve success! This year’s keynote speakers will inform and reinforce our program and our conversations, inviting us all to consider concepts like “thinking out of the box”; becoming a change agent; leading your club to be more project oriented; collaboration and flexibility. You will leave this PETS program feeling “fired up” and eager to begin the amazing year ahead as your club’s President! Check out the program at the website. |
Rotary CaresRotary Cares, Episode 32 – Meet the District 7870 Governor Steve Puderbaugh In episode 32 of the award-winning, monthly show, Rotary Cares, Brattleboro Rotary Club past president Marty Cohn talks to Rotary District 7870 District Governor Steve Puderbaugh. The show is produced by Brattleboro Community Television. To watch the show, To listen to the podcast, Martin Cohn, 2012-2013 Club President |
Pre-PETS 2021Please Save the Dates! Pre-PETS will be held on January 30, 2021 and February 27, 2021 via Zoom.
There are four sessions on each date. Please note that Sessions 1 and 2 will be held in the morning for January 30 and Sessions 3 and 4 will be held in the morning on the second date, to maximize the flexibility for people’s schedules. Similarly, in January Sessions 3 and 4 are scheduled for the evening and Session 1 and 2 in February are in the evening. |
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District 7870 COVID Global Grants ApprovedPDG Tony Gilmore Good news. Our three Covid19 global grants have been approved! I have sent instructions to each club who has pledged where and how to fulfill their pledges. No grant will be funded by Rotary until it is 100% of pledged money is received. The due date for pledges to be funded by the clubs is Friday, July 31st. Once each grant is accepted and fully funded, Rotary will send the district a check, a period that takes 5 to 7 business days. During that time, we will verify information of all vendors to receive checks. Clubs are responsible for ensuring that grant proceeds are expended properly and will be required to sign a checklist so stating. It is critical that all clubs adhere to these instructions as future district grants will not be accepted by Rotary until these conditions are met. Anticipated timeline - it may slip a week or two.
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DGE Steve Update on Global GrantI am sending out this to update everyone on the status of the District-Wide Global Grant. Three weeks ago, I sent a letter to club and district leaders promoting a unique opportunity to access Rotary Foundation Funds via a Global Grant. This unique opportunity presented itself due to the world pandemic and the many needs associated with it both locally and around the world. |
JANICE H. McELROY SCHOLARSHIP WINNER 2020The 2020 Janice H. McElroy Scholarship recipient is Jennifer L. Savoy from Wearer, NH. Jennifer is attending the Boston University School of Theology majoring in Theology seeking a Masters in Divinity. |
Recognition with a Little Red School House Brick
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Youth Exchange BOS, NY & End of Year Trip FeesThe incoming Rotary Youth Exchange students will be making trips to Boston in September 2023, New York in May 2024 and an End of Year Trip in June 2024. If you wish to pay the $1,500 for a student to make these three trips, please click Buy Now. |
The Passing of Connie PowersWe are very saddened to report that Constance M. (Connie) Powers, 85, wife of Past District Governor Pete Powers, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24th. Although not a Rotarian, Connie loved participating and supporting husband Pete in various Rotary events and activities. Here is a small sampling:
A memorial service celebrating Connie's life will be held at the First Congregational church of Hopkinton, UCC on Saturday, July 13th at 11:00am. Memorial donations in Connie's memory may be made to the church at 1548 Hopkinton Road, Hopkinton, NH 03229.
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Charlie Boucher – 2019 District Treasure!In 2006, District 7870 initiated a special honor for extraordinary Rotarians in the District called the District Treasure Award. This award recognizes the District 7870 Rotarian whose service exemplifies every aspect of Rotary, including, but not limited to, Rotary Foundation support, membership recruitment, and club extension, attendance at district assemblies, district conferences, RI conventions, plus active participation in club, community and international humanitarian projects. In summary, the recipient must emulate the level of involvement and dedication to Rotary as the first District Treasure Award winner, PDG Al Kerr who this recognition is modeled after. This year’s recipient, Charlie Boucher, was nominated by the BOD of the Gilford Rotary Club. Charlie has been a member of Gilford Rotary Club since 1995 and has worked at club events such as Gilford Old Home Day pancake breakfast, the concession stand at the race track, and Co-Chair of the Christmas Tree Sale. He worked many hours when Gilford Rotary built a covered bridge in town to enable school children to walk from school across the bridge to the Town Offices so that they did not have to walk on the main road. Charlie also helped with the building of the Glendale Shelter for Island residents and also worked to help build the retaining wall for the Ray Wixson Memorial Garden, along with other Gilford Rotarians. Besides having outstanding attendance, he is a Major Donor and a Sustaining Member for the Rotary Foundation. Charlie has attended several Rotary International Conventions, many District Conferences, District Assemblies, Pre-PETS, and PETS. For several years the pictures he took of the Club presidents were used in the District Directories. Charlie has been the registrar and A/V person for the District Conferences for several years as well as registrar for two years of Zone meetings when Ken Grabeau was a Director of Rotary International . In addition to all of that, Charlie Boucher does a lot of behind-the-scenes work in his Club and for the District, such as driving his wife, Alley, all around the District when she was District Governor. District Governor Venu Rao, Charlie Boucher, RI Representative Robert Hall |
GOLF EVENT—REGISTER NOW!>> Congratulations to Manchester NH Rotary 2018 Champs << Form your teams! Mark the date! Help fill lunch bags and staff Registration! August 16, 2019 at Bretwood GC (North Course) TIME: 11:30 AM Friday, August 16, 2018 THE PLACE: Bretwood Golf Club, North Course THE TARIFF: $100.00/ player - $400.00/ Team (Includes bag lunch, golf, cart, prizes and dinner!) Mulligans $5.00 each (max of two/per person) Putting Contest $5.00 (Winner(s) receives or split ½ of the Pot !!) Team may have one non-Rotarian with handicap higher than 10 (“Is it the truth”) and still win the District Trophy Any money raised, after the expenses, will be donated to Rotary Foundation. Register online at rotary7870.org (pay with credit card) or send check made out to Rotary District 7870 to District Treasurer Randell Barclay, 9171 Cold River Rd, Shrewsbury, VT 05738 |
NEXT DISTRICT EVENT: CHANGING OF THE GAVEL!STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER INFORMATION!
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Seek Janice H. McElroy Scholarship Applicants!Rotary District 7870 is pleased to announce the availability of a scholarship in memory of Janice H. McElroy, who served as District 7870 Governor during Rotary Year 2011-2012. Governor McElroy was instrumental in securing, after the devastation of Hurricane Irene, a Rotary International grant of $412,000 to help southern Vermont to rebuild. The Janice H. McElroy Memorial Scholarship is made possible due to donations from friends, colleagues, and Rotary Clubs throughout District 7870, covering southern Vermont and southern New Hampshire. Prior to her death in 2014, Jan McElroy requested that any donations received in her memory be dedicated to establishing a scholarship fund for non-traditional students. The recipient must be a person who is 21 years of age or older and has completed high school or earned a GED. There must be at least a three-year gap between graduating from high school and full-time college attendance, or a record of part-time college for three years after graduating from high school. The scholarship funds may be used for expenses at a four-year or a two-year college, or at another type of accredited institution, such as a technical or vocational program. The amount of the scholarship award varies but will be a minimum of $1,000. Click here to download an application form that may be printed, completed, and mailed to arrive before the cutoff date of April 15, 2019. |
Parkinson, Gilmore Organize Amigos Project in La JaguaA year ago, the Community Health Center of La Jagua, Honduras, reported many cases of diarrhea, with some cases of children diagnosed with hepatitis. The situation in La Jagua was identified as “critical”, in dire need of safe water and sanitation solutions. Thanks to funding provided by Rotary District 7870 (southern NH & VT) and a group of volunteers from the United States that have become well-known as The Amigos of Honduras, installed a biosand water filter in Escuela Pedro Nufio's classroom and also constructed three latrines, with five taps in the hand-washing station. Click here for the full story.
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DG Nominee for 2022-2023 is Randell BarclayThe District 7870 Nominating Committee has selected Randell Barclay to be elected District Governor for 2022-2023. Randell is currently the Club President of the Wallingford, VT Rotary Club
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2019 DISTRICT CONFERENCE!Don't wait 'til the price goes up! Register now! Click here or in the box to the right! STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS!
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Was It Rotary Week, or What? Good Job, District 7870 Clubs!One of dozens of banner displays around Vermont and New Hampshire during Rotary Week, October 22-28, 2018 |
NH Lake District Clubs Score PR Coup -- Other Clubs Please NoteIn a major publicity stroke, Rotary in general, and the activities of five New Hampshire "Lake Region" clubs received significant exposure in the area's popular entertainment and event guide, The Laker (photo, above). The well-researched 1,500-word article mentioned the names and the meeting times and locations of the Laconia, Gilford, Meredith, Ossipiee Valley, and Wolfeboro clubs. For each it went on to include short descriptions of the five clubs' projects and service activities. Drawing from not only from locally-gathered facts, the writer, Barbara Neville Wilson, drew not only from these clubs' and the District's web sites, but also from Rotary International. Why shouldn't other District 7870 clubs, or groups of clubs, use this model to gain important PR leverage in their own? A medium (like The Laker), a writer (who could be a local reporter or a club member) -- add a little time to pull together facts that would interest a Rotary-unaware community, and bingo! A leap forward in our clubs' connection to their communities! Club PR chairs, give it a try!
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Clubs, District, Join In Donation -- OTHER CLUBS, PLEASE NOTE!Brattleboro Rotary Club, Brattleboro Sunrise Rotary Club, along with Rotary District 7870, donated $1000 to Winston Prouty Center for Child and Family Development’s Early Learning Express. The ELE brings a mobile lending library and literacy enrichment activities to rural and/or low-income areas. The money will be used to buy books, supplies, and fuel. A Rotary wheel is displayed on the back of the bus. PHOTO (l-r): Winston Prouty Center of Child and Family Development executive director Chloe Learey, Brattleboro Rotary Club president Bill Vermouth, Brattleboro Sunrise Rotary Club president Marcy Caulkins, and Sueño LeBlond, Winston Prouty Outreach Specialist. |
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IMPORTANT! Please Register Now for the NH Foundation GalaAll attendees, spouses, and and guests at the New Hampshire 2018 Foundation Gala must be registered. It will take place on Thursday, November 15, 2018 - at the Courtyard Marriott, 2200 Southwood Rd., Nashua, NH. Please click here to download an information sheet, and here for a very useful two-page FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions). To register, click on the link to the right. Thank you! REGISTRATION The ClubRunner system for registering Rotarian and spouse (if applicable) is straightforward. It also allows you to indicate that you will bring a (free) guest and to enter the guest's first, last, and badge name (e.g., "John Smith Jack"–without the quotes). If you need help with registration, please click "Read more . . ." for detailed instructions. |
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PDG John Lyford PassesPDG John Lyford passed away this week. John was Bow Rotary Club Charter Member 1970, Club’s first Secretary 1970-75 Bow Rotary Club President 1978-79, Past District 7870 Governor 1989-90, and was one of the group of District Governors who in 1989-90 created PETS, the now-annual President-Elect Training Session. John is a Paul Harris Fellow and a major donor. There will be no calling hours or public funeral for John Lyford but there will be memorial service held on Saturday, September 15th at the Old Town Hall, Bow from 1pm-3pm. Venu Rao District Governor 2018-2019 District 7870 |
Nashua Club Recognizes 20 Paul Harris Fellows!At their August 20th meeting, the club recognized 20 Paul Harris Fellows. Nashua Club members are helping our Rotary District get closer to one of the three goals: "Every Rotarian contributes to the Rotary Foundation." Nashua Rotary Club also recognized seventeen members for their perfect attendance records and heard from Julia Phelps, Trustee of the Rotary International Foundation. Also in attendance were Venu Rao, District Governor, and Jon & Mary Springer, Past District Governor! |
GOLF! Manchester NH Wins! $3,100 to the Foundation!On Friday, August 17th, 95 Rotarians and a few guests played the 2018 District 7870 Golf Event. Severe thunderstorms and rain just missed us to the south, but caused only a short stoppage of play. The Milford Team -- John Siemienowicz, Glenn Flessas and Doug Knott The winner of the District Golf Trophy was Manchester NH at an amazing 15 under par! Close behind came Gilford NH at 14 under, and the Ladies winner was Springfield VT at a creditable 3 under. Five Rotarians made the putt in the Putting Contest and split 50% of the Putting Contest entry collection. Rotary Fellowship was evident all day, and the net proceeds donated to the Rotary International Foundation was a rousing $3,100.00! Thanks to all who participated! Thanks go also to the wonderful staff at Bretwood GC led by Chuck and Bonnie Shortsleeve, and also to non-golfer volunteers District Treasurer Alan Kanegsberg, PDG Jon Springer, DG Venu Rao and DF Treasurer Randell Barkley. |
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Have you got NH Rotary License Plates?You can now purchase the NH ROTARY License Plates from the NH DMV. You will need to purchase a pair of Rotary Wheel License Plate Stickers for application to those DMV License Plates. The price is $19.00 for the two stickers and you must order here (click on the link below) and either pay by any credit card or by downloading the form and mailing a check as described in the downloadable instructions. The stickers will be sent to you by first class mail. Please verify your mailing address. Click the following link..... |
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CHANGING OF THE GAVELThe Wallingford Rotary Club, on behalf of District Governor Venu Rao, is honored to host the sixty-third annual Rotary District 7870 “Changing of the Gavel” party and dinner on Monday evening, July 1, 2019, commencing at 5:30 p.m at the LRSH. The cost of the meal and wine punch bowl is $25.00 per person, payable in advance. There are a limited number of vegetarian (eggplant parm) and pescatarian (salmon) options. Please make payment may be made online or by check made out to Rotary District 7870. Please make your reservation by Monday, June 24, to assist with meal preparation plans. If you want to attend, we want to accommodate you. However, seating at our Little Red Schoolhouse is limited – reply early to assure you will not be left out! Or cut and paste the following link into your browser The Changing of the Gavel party gives all Incoming Presidents a chance to start their Rotary year with Incoming District Governor Nancy Russell, and an opportunity to thank and congratulate Outgoing District Governor Venu Rao for all that he has accomplished for the District over the past year. Visiting the Little Red Schoolhouse for this event is an experience that no incoming Rotary Club President should miss. Barry Griffith Wallingford Rotary Club |
CHANGING OF THE GAVELThe Wallingford Rotary Club, on behalf of District Governor Jon Springer, is honored to host the sixty-first annual Rotary District 7870 “Changing of the Gavel” party and dinner on Monday evening, July 2, 2018, commencing at 5:30 p.m. The cost of the meal and wine punch bowl is $25.00 per person, payable in advance. Please make checks payable to the Wallingford Rotary Club and remit to the address below. Please make your reservation by June 18, to assist with meal preparation plans. If you want to attend, we want to accommodate you. However, seating at our Little Red Schoolhouse is limited – reply early to assure you will not be left out! The Changing of the Gavel party gives all Incoming Presidents a chance to start their Rotary year with Incoming District Governor Venu Rao, and an opportunity to thank and congratulate Outgoing District Governor Jon Springer for all that he has accomplished for the District over the past year. Visiting the Little Red Schoolhouse for this event is an experience that no incoming Rotary Club President should miss. To download an Invitation with Sign Up CLICK HERE For a schedule and menu CLICK HERE |
THE 2018 DISTRICT CONFERENCEJoin us for the 2018 Annual District 7870 ConferenceThis year's conference will be held at the Hilton Inn in beautiful Burlington, VT next to Lake Champlain. We will be joined by District 7980 from southern Connecticut. Along with great speakers and good food, we have added a dinner cruise Friday night on the Spirit of Ethan Allen. Programs will begin at 2:00 on Friday. |
Join Pure Water for the World in Haiti - Feb 19-24, 2018 |
President Elect's TrainingWe are asking all President Elects to register for one of the four Pre-PETS sessions they wish to attend. View the Upcoming District Events on the right, click on the event you want to attend, and click on MEMBERS under "Online Registration".
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Join Pure Water for the World in Haiti: Feb 19-25, 2018 |
2018 Pure Water Haiti Trip |
District Governor 2020 - 21Who Will Be District Governor 2020-2021? The District Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for District Governor in 2020-2021. This early selection is to give ample time for the nominee to learn about the operations of the district and to prepare them for an adventure of a lifetime. The selected individual will serve on the multi-district PETS (President Elect Training Seminar) Committee which meets once a month for eight months each year with seven other districts in the Northeast and is a very valuable training experience. In addition the candidate has the opportunity to attend two Zone Training Institutes with colleagues from about 37 districts, which emphasizes Rotary International knowledge and Governors’ duties. The candidate also has the unique experience of attending the International Training Session for incoming Governors at the International Assembly in San Diego, CA with all the incoming Governors from around the world. To top it off the candidate has one more unforgettable experience of attending an International Convention. Please submit the name of an outstanding person in your club who meets the Following qualifications: • Member in good standing in your club • Has been a Rotarian for at least seven years • Served an entire year as a Club President • Someone that is well organized, a good communicator, and leader • Has the endorsement of your club Along with the nomination form, the club should include a letter of support for your candidate. Please send the District Governor Nominee Form and club endorsement letter to me by October 15, 2017 at: dennis@mcmann.net. Yours in Rotary, Dennis McMann, IPDG Chair, Nominating Committee |
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Foundation ExposThursday November 10th and Thursday November 17th
Time 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Cost is $25 per person. Food and Cash Bar at 6:00, Presentations at 7:30 ($30 after November 1) To register click on Rotary Expos for either NH or VT shown under Events to the right. Click Members Registration under Register Online and then Register Me. You can add guests and then Proceed with Payment. You will have the opportunity either to Pay by Credit Card or pay by Check by mailing this form with a check payable to Rotary District 7870 for $25.00 per person and mail it to: Alan Kanegsberg 9 Old Coach Road Bow, NH 03304 Both Expos will feature: Recognition of Clubs, Paul Harris Fellows and Society Members Presentations on Foundation Programs and other Rotary Programs conducted by Clubs in our District Great food, raffle prizes including Red Sox – Yankee Tickets and fellowship with our Family of Rotary $25 Ticket includes one $5 Raffle Ticket which makes you eligible for many great prizes You can also register by just mailing this form with a check as indicated above. Please register by November 1. Don’t procrastinate – space is limited. |
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Keene Interact Club's $1,800 ChallangeThe Keene Interact Club is inviting Rotarians to help them provide clean drinking water, sanitation and hygiene education to school children in rural Honduras by making a contribution to their Interact Club’s $1,800 fundraising challenge.
Keene students learned about the negative and life-long consequences facing students who lack access to basic clean water and sanitation, and it moved them to take action. Students in rural Honduras miss school due to sicknesses related to contaminated water. Girls drop out of school when they begin menstruating because they lack safe and private hygiene facilities, such as hand washing stations and gender-specific toilets. Their schools have no access to hand washing stations, toilets or clean water. |
Meredith Rotary Club Renovates Historic CabinMeredith Rotarians under took a major project to renovate an historic cabin on Lake Winnipesaukee’s Stonedam Island. The project included tree clearing, replacing the support pilings and installing an entirely new roof. The cabin and surrounding property are on Stonedam Island land preserved by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. The Trust was founded in 1979 to conserve the natural heritage of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. The cabin’s hand-hewn timbers came from an East Alton farmhouse and barn built in the 1860's. In 1925, using the 1860’s timbers, the cabin was constructed as a summer residence for Camp Kehonka (1902 – 1985), a girls camp in Wolfeboro, NH. The uniquely constructed building was then donated to the Trust in 1986 and barged across the lake to its current location on Stonedam Island. Plans are to use the cabin for a visitor and learning center. The pictures show before and after the Meredith Rotarians installed the new roof.
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