Our District 7390 Early Literacy Book Drive is underway, and we have a big goal ahead of us: 1,700 books by November 22!
We've collected our first 50 books, which means we have 1,650 to go! Why 1,700? At the conclusion of the drive, the books will be distributed to seven early learning centers across our seven-county District. This will provide nearly 250 new books per location to help replenish center and classroom libraries and put more books into the hands of young children and their educators.
Three Ways YOU Can Help
Collect Books as a Club - Collect new board books and picture books at one or several club meetings. When you're ready, contact me to schedule a pickup.
Partner with a Local Bookstore - Take the book drive into your community! Shared the attached flyer with a local bookstore and ask them to place a collection box near the register, giving customers the opportunity to purchase and donate a children's book at checkout.
Shop the Amazon Registry - Not sure what to get? Don't have time to shop? Select a book from our Amazon Registry and it will be delivered directly to me and added to the District collection. Every book gets us one step closer to reaching - and exceeding our goal!
Save the Date: Book Drive Celebration
Sunday, November 22 | 4:00-5:30 PM at Appalachian Brewing Company | Harrisburg
Join us as we celebrate reaching across our District to support early literacy and recognize the seven early learning centers selected to receive this year's books. RI Zone Director Marty Helman will be on hand to celebrate with us!
STEP UP TO THE PLATE for an evening of fellowship, celebration, and recognition at the District 7390 Rotary Foundation Annual Dinner!
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location: Country Club of York (1400 Country Club Road, York, PA 17403)
Program:
5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Cocktail Reception/Registration - Enjoy a cash bar and complimentary appetizers while connecting with fellow Rotarians
6:00 p.m. - Dinner & Program - Guests will be seated for dinner followed by a keynote speaker and presentation of awards honoring the 2025–2026 Rotary year.
8:00 p.m. - Adjourn
Dinner Selections:
8oz Marinated Flank Steak with Robert Sauce (brown onion gravy)
Maple and Walnut Crusted Salmon
Eggplant Bolognese on a bed of Spaghetti Squash (Vegetarian & Vegan Option)
Cost: $75 per person
Registration Deadline: October 30, 2026
We look forward to celebrating another GRAND SLAM year of Rotary service with you!
Rick White is the President of the Atlantic League, where he supervises the activities of baseball’s leading MLB Partner League. During his time with the League, Mr. White overhauled league financial affairs and initiated Pace of Play initiatives, influencing Major League Baseball to take similar steps. He then led the pioneering ALPB-MLB Test Rules & Equipment Partnership, where the Atlantic League tested initiatives destined for adoption by Major League Baseball. The Agreement marked the first-ever public recognition of an independent professional baseball league by Major League Baseball. Mr. White’s efforts led to the Atlantic League being recognized as the first MLB Professional Partner League.
