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Boston 7 Zoom Meeting!

Please join us for a great meeting! Amy Luckiewicz will review the often forgotten pieces of Public Image and share easy ways for BR7 to show the world what we're about.

Amy is a member of the Wakefield, MA Rotary Club and Past President. Born and raised in Lynn, Amy has a Bachelor’s Degree from Boston College in Communications and a Master’s Degree in Human Services and Leadership Development from Northeastern.

Currently, she is a Zone 32 Public Image Zone Assistant Director and Assistant Governor to four clubs. Amy has experience in Foundation scholarship management and has co-Chaired the District's Polar Plunge for Polio. She served on a Rotaplast mission to Cebu, Philippines and a water project to La Ceiba, Honduras. Professionally, she works for the North Reading Police Department where she manages a federal youth substance use prevention grant. For fun, Amy likes to travel and SCUBA dive.

2020 Scholarships

Boston Rotary #7 COVID-19 response

To My Fellow Rotarians, Friends and Supporters:

As of March 12, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, stating that:

WHO has been assessing this outbreak around the clock and we are deeply concerned both by the alarming levels of spread and severity, and by the alarming levels of inaction.

We have therefore made the assessment that COVID-19 can be characterized as a pandemic.

Here in the Commonwealth, Gov. Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency last Tuesday, March 11, 2020, as the number of coronavirus cases doubled in just 24 hours and rose to 92 cases. Leaders and the representatives of Massachusetts municipalities called for a coordinated and "cohesive" response to the coronavirus outbreak.

As an active and responsible partner of the Boston community and most importantly in response to this pandemic, all club activities including service projects, committee meetings and other planned events will be postponed until further notice.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reminded everyone that,

Several countries have demonstrated that this virus can be suppressed and controlled.

The challenge for many countries who are now dealing with large clusters or community transmission is not whether they can do the same – it’s whether they will.

Friends, we will do our part in promoting social distancing so all our meetings and activities are postponed for now. Rest assured that we are monitoring the situation from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the CDC, and we shall continue to keep you informed. In the meantime, stay safe and healthy.

Yours truly,

David Manzi
President, Boston Rotary #7

The Emotional, Physical and Financial Complexities of Aging and Care

PLAN VS. CRISIS:

Complexities of Aging and Care. We discuss the following and how it affects the aging loved one and the family.

1. The emotional aspects of aging and care

2. The physical aspects of aging and care

3. The financial aspects of aging and care

4. The legal aspects of aging and care

5. The family conversation

6. All the options for care

7. The cost of care

8. What Medicare and Medicaid cover?

9. The actualities of a “Nursing Home”

10. And much more...

Vocational Talk II

Back by popular demand! Boston Rotary #7 "Vocational Talk series"!

John Ferguson, Vice President, Webster Bank and Satya Mitra, President of "The Guru Tax & Financial Services, Inc."

Also, learn about Rotary's Polio National Immunization Day, in which Satya recently participated!

Restoring Earth’s Climate: How we can stabilize the climate and improve the human condition

Dr. John L Keller’s career in atmospheric science research & development started in the early 1970s. As a Senior Research Meteorologist at AIR Worldwide in Boston, Dr. Keller developed and implemented a model for the extreme wind climate of Northwest Europe. This model is part of AIR's "EuroCAT" modeling system, widely used by the property and casualty insurance industry to manage climate risk. Prior to joining AIR Worldwide, Dr. Keller was a staff meteorologist at MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA. At Lincoln, he provided scientific support for the FAA's Integrated Terminal Weather System and NASA's Wake Vortex Program.

In 2005 Dr. Keller founded Weather Analytics, a company that provides data and analytical tools for managing climate risk. In addition to giving numerous conference and public presentations, Dr. Keller has published in many scientific journals, including Nature, the Journal of Atmospheric Sciences and Monthly Weather Review.

Dr. Keller will be giving a non-partisan, hopeful, expert presentation on climate change. He is a volunteer with the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, a national nonprofit organization whose activities include offering speakers for community organizations. Advisors to the Citizens’ Climate Lobby include former U.S. Secretary of State George P. Shultz and former NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies Director Dr. James E. Hansen. This talk is designed to educate, enable, and entertain. It may include short videos, slides, stories, and time for audience input and questions after the talk. In his talk, Dr. Keller will address a number of questions, including:

1. How is global climate change expected to impact life here and around the world for us and future generations?

2. Are there technical solutions that could significantly alter the climate's current trajectory?

3. What specific actions can I take to speed up the deployment of these solutions?
After participating in this meeting, members will feel (1) hopeful for a future stable climate, (2) energized, (3) inspired to get involved!

2020 - Vocational Talk Series part 1

Join us for our first Vocational Talk of 2020!

When a lawyer named Paul Harris, a coal dealer, a mining engineer, and a merchant tailor first met in 1905 in Chicago, they gave birth to Rotary and, by the nature of their diverse occupations, to the association’s most distinctive feature – the classification principle. Today, the classification principle, though modified, remains a cornerstone of Rotary.

Parts of your job you find most rewarding and most difficult.
Forecast employment opportunities in your field for the coming decade.
Advice you would give persons entering your career field.
How your profession is being impacted by technology, government regulations, and environmental factors.
Ethical issues you face at work, and how the Rotary 4-Way Test and the Rotary Code of Conduct helps you deal with them.

On January 15, we welcome Angela Spears and Jose Sierra to give us some insight into their careers, their journey as Rotarians as it relates to Rotary and "Service Above Self"!

Happy New Year! First meting of 2020

Happy New Year!!

*****PROGRAM ALERT*****

Our next scheduled meeting will be January 15 (please note it is a Wednesday, not our standard Thursday) 6:30pm-7:30pm

Fisher College, Trustees Library - 118 Beacon Street, Boston, Ma

A featured notification will be posted about this meeting shortly...

Polar Plunge update!!

Posted by David Manzi

Tom Hankard a member of the Belle Isle Club, which encompasses East Boston, Revere and Winthrop.

Tom is co-chair of the 10^th Annual Rotary District 7930 Polar Plunge where District 7930 is on a mission to reach the $1 million dollar mark of funds raised via this event on February 29, 2020.

Please come and here the wonderful things the Polar plunge committee as well as the Foundation on achieving the goal of $1 million dollars!

Veterans/Unsung Hero and Rotary Foundation

Posted by David Manzi on Oct 24, 2019

Please note meeting time change. We will meet at Fisher College 118 Beacon St Boston to join Fisher College. 12pm

Annual Honor Your Veterans Luncheon. This year’s keynote speaker is Kurt J. Power and Kurt will also be award the Distinguished Veteran Award for 2019.

Also, November 7 is our District Foundation Dinner and Unsung Hero in our Communities!

when: November 7. 6:00pm-9:00pm.

where: Andover Country Club 60 Canterbury Street Andover, Ma

cost: $60.00 per person

why: special guest speaker, Lauren Baker and Veterans Service Dog Project. The District will be awarding a service dog to a former combat United States Marine who was injured. The Boston 7 club has donated $1,000 toward the service dog's training for this hero.

As a former combat Marine myself, this is very important to me and I hope you can join me at what will be an emotional night! The Club has nominated Steven Godfrey as an Unsung hero in our community!

rsvp: www.Rotary7930.org

TITLE IX GIRLS RUNING CLUB!

Posted by David Manzi

Gail Gregory, Title IX Girls Running Club

Title IX Girls provides girls with tools, strategies, and space to manage their mental health.

Gail Gregory is the Director of Development at Title IX Girls Running Club. In her role at Title IX Girls, Gail develops and manages fundraising campaigns, cultivates and maintains relationships with current and prospective donors, and increases public awareness of the organization.

District Governor Joan Arsenault

Posted by David Manzi on Aug 29, 2019

Please join us for a very special guest - District 7930 District Governor Joan Arsenault!

Joan will give her State of the District on September 5 at 6:30pm.

Where: Fisher College, Trustees Library at 118 Beacon St. Boston, Ma

Please come and enjoy dinner and fellowship.

Cost: $0

Proud to serve those who served us!

Posted by David Manzi on Aug 07, 2019

What a wonderful service project this past Wednesday!

Rotarians and friends getting together to serve some of America's Heroes at The New England Center and Home for Veterans!

L to R:

Friend of BR7, David Feltner, longtime member Paul Shellito, David Manzi, Past District Gov Doraiswami and Past District Gov Val Callahan

THANK YOU!

Boston 7 to induct new members tonight!

Posted by David Manzi on Aug 01, 2019

Come join us at 6:30pm tonight, August 1 for Fellowship, Dinner and help induct two new members into our Club!

delicious Italian food and hearty sandwiches - FREE!

Hope to see you there!

BR7's First Rotary Meeting of 2019-2020!

Posted by David Manzi

Greetings,

We are pleased to have our first Rotary meeting of 2019-2020 tomorrow!

Please join us for food, fellowship and fun at our meeting in the Trustees Library at Fisher College located at 118 Beacon Street between 6-7pm.

Come learn about what Boston Rotary #7 has in store for this year. New programs such as BR7 Networking events and our new Veterans Outreach Program!

I hope to see you there!

My best,

David

Beacon Hill Walking Tour

Posted on Jun 19, 2019

What a fun finish to the presidential term of Lori Karas, when members of the club and friends explored historic Beacon Hill. The walking tour guided was by Margo C of Boston by Foot Tours. http://bostonbyfoot.org

Afterwards the group was joined by other Rotarians to fill a long table at the Beacon Hill Bistro and enjoy delicious dinner and drinks. Thanks for two good years, Lori!

60th Sister Cities Anniversary: Tree Planting

Posted on Apr 19, 2019

Did you know that Kyoto and Boston have been sister cities since 1959? Kyoto is also Boston’s first-ever Sister City!

To celebrate the 60th anniversary, the Rotary Clubs of Kyoto South and Boston #7 invite you the international friendship ceremony at which a Japanese Stewartia tree will be planted in the Boston Public Garden. The tree planting will be near the Make Way for Ducklings statues near the corner of Beacon and Charles Street.

Please join us on Saturday, April 27th at 10 AM in the Boston Public Garden.

This is a rain or shine event. For more information, contact: info@bostonrotary.org or 617.426.7133

The celebrations will continue at the Japan Festival happening in the Boston Common on Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th. Visit their website at https://www.japanfestivalboston.org/.