With Rotary Clubs in both southern New Hampshire and southern Vermont busy the past few months since the pandemic struck with projects to help food pantries and those in need, the anticipated announcement by Governors in both states that each state will “open” more so at the end of May has resulted in plans to celebrate.

Titled the “Stayin’ Alive Disco Gala,” the 75-minute Zoom celebration that can be downstreamed on June 6 at 7:30 p.m. will feature a return to the 1970s. Sponsored by the 60 Rotary Clubs that comprise District 7870, admission to the gala event is open to all citizens.

A minimum $20 donation gains entry to the program, which includes New Hampshire band, “Best Not Broken” doing their grooviest tunes. Monies raised will go to restaurants in those communities in which participating Rotary Clubs are located and used for restaurant gift certificates to be given to health care professionals, first responders, and others who helped their communities to weather the coronavirus pandemic.

According to Nancy Russell, Rotary District 7870 Governor, and a Past President of the White River Junction Rotary Club, “I am excited about this opportunity for the Rotarians in District 7870 to show our thanks and appreciation to the front-line workers in our communities – true heroes, in our eyes!” Meanwhile, Steve Puderbaugh, incoming District Governor on July 1st, and a Past President of the Raymond NH Rotary Club, expressed his similar positive feelings. “We’re delighted to be putting together a fun event to celebrate both states emerging from ‘seclusion.’ We also want to highlight the great things that Rotarians have been doing to support their communities during this crazy time.” 

To join the festivities and to donate, go to the Rotary Gala website at: www.7870gala.com and click “Join Us.” There, one can find their favorite local Rotary Club and keep their donation close to home. Upon receipt of the donation, contributors will receive acknowledgement, as well as simple instructions on how to access the June 6th “Stayin’ Alive Disco Party” Zoom site, including a password. The Gala begins at 7:30 p.m. and ends at 8:45 p.m.

Rotary International is a 4-Star rated nonprofit and one of Charity Navigator’s top ten nonprofits for 2020. District 7870 includes sixty Rotary Clubs in the southern halves of both New Hampshire and Vermont that proudly embrace the Rotary’s “Service Above Self” motto.

For information, contact Robert Schaumann, District 7870 public relations, at 603-593-5212.