District 7850 News
World Polio Day October 24
DG Ariel - Change Challenge for Polio Eradication
 
One of my favorite things about attending a Rotary Zone Institute, or really any time I get to talk to any other Rotarian, is learning about new ideas, projects, fundraisers, and initiatives and getting inspired about what to take back home. After all, the environment is one of our areas of focus and there's no need to reinvent the Rotary wheel!
 
So when a fellow End Polio Champion shared about their club's spare fundraiser during the session facilitated by Eric Denu and the topic came up again this weekend, our District 7850 Foundation Committee has decided to throw down the gauntlet and challenge all our Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact Clubs to a Change Challenge.
 
From October 1 through November 15, to coincide with World Polio Day on October 24, we are encouraging everyone to collect their coin jars and change purses, pool from your club together, and compete to see which club can raise the most, total and per capita.
 
 
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District 7850 Connects, Learns and Celebrates at Zone Institute
 
More than 900 Rotary leaders from 15 nations recently gathered for the Rotary Zone Institute, and District 7850 was proud to be well represented. For our District team, the Institute was much more than several days of meetings and training. It was an opportunity to learn, reconnect with Rotary friends, meet new colleagues from around the world, celebrate service, and return home inspired to do even more for our communities.
The Institute brought together District Governor Nominees, District Governor Elects, District Governors, current Rotary leaders, Rotaractors, and other Rotary leaders for an experience filled with learning and fellowship.

 

The Rotary International sessions were especially inspiring, featuring RI President Yinka Balbalola, RI President-Elect Larry Lunsford, Rotary International Directors Tom Gump and Marty Helman, Polio Plus Chair Mike McGovern and other leaders from across the Zones.

 

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District Fall Regional Learning Seminars
 
Join us for the annual Fall Regional Learning Seminars where we will discuss the formation of the New District!  Find out the efforts to-date.  Bring any questions, thoughts and suggestions!  
 
Also, this year, for those who have been through the Foundation District Grant training for the 2026-27 year, we will be offering a refresher certification for the 2027-28 year - a shorter version of the training.  Interested in getting certified for district grant applications?  Join us during one of the Regional Gatherings listed below!
 

In addition we plan on discussing fundraising, youth programs (RYLA, Youth Exchange, child protection policies), Secretary and Treasurer issues/responsibilities, The Rotary Foundation, Public Image/PR and membership!  We will be discussing upcoming trainings including CANVA and foundation grant certification.  You are encouraged to come and discuss any topics you feel important to your club. 

The sessions will be from 8:30 to 11 on Saturday mornings (dates, areas and registration links listed below).
 
Registration is not required, but is helpful so we can estimate chairs and refreshments.
 
The dates for our regional meetings are as follows:
 
South - October 3, CANCELLED to be rescheduled -North Conway, New Hampshire
North - October 24, Drummondville, Quebec
West - November 14, South Burlington, Vermont 
 
 
Registration is not required!  Bring a friend!  It is helpful to make sure we have enough pastries for everyone, but it is NOT required!
 
As we prepare this fall's Regional Learning Seminars, we welcome suggestions to make them as meaningful and impactful as possible.

These seminars are designed for you, your leadership team, and every Rotarian who wants to strengthen their club and expand their Rotary experience. Your feedback will help ensure the sessions address the topics that matter most to your club.
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Tax Benefits for Charitable Contributions

New Tax benefits for charitable contributions to The Rotary Foundation in 2026

Starting in the 2026 tax year, you can claim an "above-the-line" charitable deduction even if you take the standard deduction. Eligible non-itemizers can deduct up to $1,000 for single filers and up to $2,000 for married couples filing jointly. This means that you can claim this deduction in addition to taking the standard deduction, directly reducing your adjusted gross income and thereby decreasing the amount of taxes you owe.

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What can you do to improve your community?
Take the Challenge and find out!

Amid mounting political tensions in Vermont and the country, there’s one thing we can all agree on: We want our kids to become good citizens — to learn about their communities and do what they can to make the world a better place.

The Good Citizen Challenge can help. This self-directed summer project for K-8 students — created by Seven Days and Kids VT in 2018 — encourages participants to engage with community life in a fun, age-appropriate way. 

Through the Challenge, they’ll become more aware of public spaces such as libraries, parks, city halls, town greens, museums, the Statehouse — as well as the local news outlets that cover what goes on in those places.

The Challenge encourages participants to identify as Good Citizens — people who show up, take responsibility, pitch in, keep up with current events, vote and work well with others. 

For more information visit https://goodcitizenvt.com/good-citizen-challenge-2026/

 

 
Does your club have an event, service project or fundraiser you would like to share with fellow Rotarians in District 7850?  Do you have a special speaker that you think others would like to hear?  Are you displaying a new park or play area?  Did you have a project or event you would like to share with others?
 
Promote your event in upcoming District Newsletters!
 
Enter your story including pictures at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/district7850stories 
 
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Looking for a Date?  Upcoming District Events

We understand that cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is essential to realizing our vision of a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change.

We believe that all people hold visible and invisible qualities that inherently make them unique, and we strive to create an inclusive culture where each person knows they are valued and belong.

We welcome you to join in our Third Monday of the Month DEI Conversations, please email Mike Carrier at RotaryRocks2021@gmail.com for details.

Clubs of Our District
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