What a wonderful Artist Reception!
Thank you all!
Todd's story and his exquisite artwork...
the food...the turnout...the room set-up, signage and decor...
the new ticketing system...the new raffle tickets...the beautiful note cards
...and so mu more.
Thank you everyone for contributing to the success of this event!
Thank you to everyone for so significantly building the sponsor list!
And, now we are off and running toward the concert itself!
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From Linda Doliber
...See the replay of
the 2026 ShelterBox Virtual Annual Benefit
with surprise guest Kevin Costner.
Here's the link...
As Linda tells us...
In 2000, a year after I joined Rotary, through a District 7930 meeting I learned about a brand new program started by a Rotarian in Helston, England. That program, Shelter Box, struck me as the perfect answer to something I found missing in Rotary service. Up until that point, Rotary supplied medical equipment and educational materials, food, and clothing, etc. in the months and years AFTER disasters occurred... Many Rotarians, however - I among them - questioned why we did not supply immediate basic shelter: If people froze to death or succumbed to other elements before our contributions arrived, who would benefit from what we were supplying?
So, I brought Shelter Box to the club’s attention and invited a speaker from Shelter Box. Thankfully, in the ensuing years, members agreed that Shelter Box was an appropriate non-profit to receive our contribution, and it has rarely been omitted from our yearly allocations.
In addition, the late club member Ed Bell and former club president, Kathleen Murphy, became valued ambassadors for Shelter Box.
Shelter Box is now the primary official service partner of Rotary International.
I hope you will find the time to listen to this fundraising hourlong video. The featured personal stories from multiple devastated locations around the world are compelling. In recent years, the full scope of Shelter Box’s essential work has resulted in its being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
I hope you will find the video well worth your time.
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From Judith Black
Lifebridge Backpack Program
Exposure to harsh weather on the North Shore puts people without stable housing at great risk. The Lifebridge Backpack Program is rooted in our mission to meet basic needs during these New England winters and summers while fostering dignity, hope, and long-term stability.
It all started with one backpack, and today it continues with a community ensuring that no neighbor goes without the essentials to survive and the confidence to move forward.
The drop-off date is
Thursday November 20, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
35 Conant Street • Beverly, MA
For more information about this program and the specific items that are
being collected, click this link...
