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District Governor:  Michele Bois-Gilbody

 

   

 
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November: Celebrate the Power of Giving  

Dear Rotarians,

 “We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” John F. Kennedy

As we begin the season of giving and remembering the blessings in our lives. I wish to thank all of you. You make a difference in my life and in the lives of so many people.

November is also a special month in the Rotary calendar as we celebrate The Rotary Foundation and the extraordinary impact made possible around the world. This is a wonderful time to reflect on the power of generosity, the importance of stewardship, and the difference we can make when we connect with a common purpose.

The Rotary Foundation is at the heart of so much of what we do. Through the generosity of Rotarians and friends of Rotary, we turn our shared vision into meaningful action addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges. For those of you who have been involved in many of our District’s Global Grants, you know exactly what I am talking about.

The ARKA Project was one of the projects that the Poland Outreach Team visited during its visit to Poland. For three years, the Rotary Club of Saco Bay Sunset has collaborated with Rotary Club Lublin Centrum through the phases of the ARKA Project.

The University of New England Rotaract students wanted to support the ARKA Project because of its focus on supporting adolescents who experience trauma, addiction, and mental illness. With support from their advisor, Dr. Carol Marcotte of the Rotary Club of Saco Bay Sunset, the UNE Rotaract students were awarded a Rotary District 7780 grant for year 2025-2026. Rotary Clubs Dover, Freeport, and Saco Bay Sunset also donated funds, sending a total of more than $7,000 to the ARKA Project in Wojciechów, Poland.
 

District 7780 Foundation Celebration Salutes Veterans with a Five Dog Day! 

The District 7780 Foundation Celebration on October 17 really took off, aptly put for an event held inside an aircraft hangar at Port City Air, Portsmouth, NH! The planes were points of interest, but the focus was on veterans, Paul Harris Fellows, and speakers who brought out emotions in all of us.

Interest soared and we Sold Out! The Fire Marshal set capacity at 150, but demand reached 165, creating a waiting list!

Our first-ever District-wide Foundation Grant turned a $4,000 seed into more than $32,500, thanks to clubs and individuals throughout the District! The result? Five specially trained companion dogs from Hero Pups of Stratham, NH, will go to five veterans dealing with service-related psychological issues. This all-volunteer organization trains each dog for over a year to recognize and respond to its owner's behavior. It is a life-changing strategy, these dogs are proven to make a wellness difference. 17.5 veterans take their life each day in the U.S. Hero Pups has a waiting list of 80 veterans. 

 
District 7780 is always looking for amazing Rotarians to help keep things running smoothly. 
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