Report on District Designated Funds (DDF):

Tree Planting for Environmental Sustainability: Thanks to all the clubs who supported Pres. Ian’s tree planting goal. Our District was responsible for 1,820 trees. Some clubs planted one or two substantial trees in prominent town locations, while other clubs gave two to four hundred seedlings to the elementary school children with planting instructions. Great job District 7950! East Greenwich on the left; Scituate, MA on the right. 
 

Rotary Tent at the 40^th Annual South County Balloon Fest: The Wakefield Rotary Club would like to invite clubs from around the district to come and showcase their club, fundraiser, or service project at their 40^th Annual South County Balloon Fest. You would be allowed to sell raffle tickets and merchandise, but only to benefit your club or service projects. 15,000 people attend this event from Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and other locations. This will also be a great opportunity to work together to recruit members for the district at large. The cost of $100 will provide you with a 6 foot table and space underneath the tent.

Click here to sign up or contact Tarah Warner, 401-589-1321, for further information or if you would like to volunteer to help.

Message from DG Bill Tennant
WOW! Hard to believe a year has passed since Steve Certa became our District Governor! For the last year Debbie and I have been following Steve and his team taking notes and asking questions. We had no idea how much work went into this job! Thank you Steve, Paula and Paulette and team!

As we prepare to take the torch (or gavel) we are thankful the district is in such good shape. We hope to keep improving the ever changing committees and continue to offer the support many clubs need and deserve. We have been asked to help support the special needs community and work to help end the opioid crisis by helping to provide awareness of the issues and opportunities for support.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me or any member of the district or Rotary International if you have any questions or need our support. The most important people in Rotary are the members because that is where all the work is done! The rest of us are there solely to support the clubs. We look forward to a wonderful year and to meeting each and every one of you! 

Reminder: District Grant Application
It’s not too late to apply for a District Grant. Money is still available, however, the sooner you apply the better your chance of having your award granted. The Grants Committee will continue to accept applications until there is no money left designated for District Grants or August 15^th, whichever comes first. The application, District Addendum and Memorandum of Understanding can be found at rotary7950.com, Foundation, Grant Information.

• Do you know who the first woman inducted as a member in your club was? Thank you AG Lori DiPersio. RC of E Providence/Seekonk, for creating this colorful Power Point for the 30th Anniversary of Women in Rotary showcasing the first women to be inducted into our D7950 Rotary Clubs, and some of them are still members.See www.rotary7950.com, Home Page, center.

• Photo album of DG Bill Tenant’s Installation.

• District Tree Planting Photo Album

• RC of Providence - Photo Album Update

• District Designated Fund (DDF) Report to date. See Foundation, Grant Information.

• Plan ahead and mark your calendar. See the updated 2018-2019 Rotary Leadership Institute schedule for New England sessions. A complete schedule will be posted later. Insert RLI logo