Sometimes clubs are too small for “big ideas,” but just because your club doesn’t have the resources doesn’t mean you have to throw out the idea. Collaborating with other small clubs means more hands, more expertise, and more money raised. You’ll hear how clubs and districts in the northeastern United States are collaborating on fundraisers and other events with great results, and learn ways you can work to connect clubs in your area for increased visibility and success. Moderator: Carol Toomey, Communications Committee Member and 2015 São Paulo Convention Promotion Committee Member, Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley, Massachusetts, USA

1. 2015 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
Everyone Gains
When You Go
"Beyond Borders"

2. Session Chairperson
PDG Carol Toomey
• Charter Member of the Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley
• Member of Rotary International Convention Promotion
Committee 2014-15
• Member of Rotary International Communications
Committee 2013-2016
• Zone 32 Polio Now Coordinator
What I Like to do:
• Swimming, theater, reading, traveling
Work/ Experience
• Newspaper publisher

3. Beyond Borders
Districts working together
James “Jim” Fusco
District Governor Elect 2015 - 2016
District 7910, Massachusetts USA
What I Like to do:
• Cruising
• Playing dominoes or cribbage
• Photography
• Enjoying my wife, daughters & grandchildren
Work/ Experience
• Food & Beverage: Family business
• Industrial Engineer

4. Beyond Borders – Districts Working Together
Working Together
Districts 7910, 7930 & 7950

5. Beyond Borders – Districts Working Together
Bus Ads in Boston Area

6. Beyond Boarders – Districts Working Together
Three Districts Working Together

7. Beyond Borders – Districts Working Together
Population by District
• D7910 Area (Central MA) 809,000
• D7930 Area (Greater Boston) 3,958,000
• D7950 Area (RI & SE MA) 1,623,000
• Total is over 6,000,000 people

8. Beyond Borders – Districts Working Together
Rotary Ad on WBZ Website

9. Beyond Borders – Districts Working Together
The Rotary Radio Show on AM 790

10. Beyond Borders – Districts Working Together
20 ft Banner on a Building

11. Beyond Borders – Districts Working Together
Website: www.RotaryDreams.org

12. Beyond Borders – Districts Working Together

13. Beyond Borders
Clubs working together on events
James Stone
President 2015 – 2016
Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley,
District 7910, Massachusetts USA
What I Like to do:
• Travel and Learn
• Uphold Family Tradition of Service
• Read Science Fiction and History
Work/ Experience
• Software R&D Manager
• Software Engineer

14. • What our club is like
– New club
– Formed by members of other clubs
– Lots of projects and grants
Beyond Borders – Clubs Working Together on Events

15. • Why we need to work with other clubs
– Few businesses
– Share the load
Beyond Borders – Clubs Working Together on Events

16. Examples
Beyond Borders – Clubs Working Together on Events

17. • How to Make it Happen
– Go to Lots of District Activities
– Have Joint Meetings with Other Clubs
Beyond Borders – Clubs Working Together on Events

18. Richard Simon
President, Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley
2014-2015
District 7910, Massachusetts USA
What I Like to do:
• Running, swimming, hiking, photography
• Exploring other cultures
• Being with my lovely wife Fatima and my family
Beyond Borders
Clubs Working Together on global grants
Work/ Experience
• Technology entrepreneur
• Engineer

19. • Opportunity to build inter-club/
inter-district cooperation
• Address Rotary’s 6 areas of focus
• New grant system
• Amplify donated funds 3.5 times
• Best Practices
Beyond Borders – Clubs Working Together on Global Grants

20. • Best Practice
Leverage Grants Experience in District
Beyond Borders – Clubs Working Together on Global Grants

21. • Best Practice
Find a Host Country Partner Club
Beyond Borders – Clubs Working Together on Global Grants

22. • Best Practice
Find a Cooperating Organization (opt.)
Beyond Borders – Clubs Working Together on Global Grants

23. • Best Practice
Plan, Create and Schedule a Road Show
Beyond Borders – Clubs Working Together on Global Grants

24. • Best Practice
Keep Partner Clubs informed on project
progress
Beyond Borders – Clubs Working Together on Global Grants

25. Everyone Gains
When You Go Beyond Borders
Thank You!

26. Everyone Gains
When You Go Beyond Borders
Questions?
James “Jim” Fusco
Email: jim.fusco2@gmail.com
Richard Simon
Email: rlsimon@comcast.net
James Stone
Email: stonemx5@outlook.com