As we celebrate The Rotary Foundation month, it is time to recognize leaders in our District who dedicate countless hours to supporting District Committees and clubs in promoting and celebrating Foundation giving and initiatives. Reach out to any of these leaders with questions in their area of passion and expertise. They are happy to lend a hand!

Anna- Mae Kobbe, Ph.D. - District Rotary Foundation Chair (DRFC)
  • Member, Rotary Club of Gettysburg
  • Rotary History:  Past District Governor, District 7620 (Central Maryland & Washington, DC), 2016-2017.  District Committee Memberships:  Grants Committee, Allocations Committee, and Safety Committee
  • Past Professional Background: Director of the Division of Family & Consumer Sciences & Nutrition  (retired) Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service now the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC.
  • Duties as DRFC – Works with District Governor and district  leaders to promote annual giving to The Rotary Foundation (TRF).  Acts as a liaison with the Rotary Foundation staff and Zone 32 leadership.  Has signatory responsibility for approval of all foundation funding along with the District Governor.
  • Contact info:  amkobbe@gmail.com
Mark Riggs, MBA,  District Chair, Major Donor Giving and the Paul Harris Society (PHS)
  • Member, Rotary Club of Hanover
  • Professional Experience:  Co-owner of HCM Wealth Advisory Group and Wealth Manager
  • Duties as Major Donor and PHS Chair:  Promotes giving to the Rotary Foundation as a Major Donor and Paul Harris Society Member through education and recognition programs.
  • Contact info:  mriggs@hcmwag.com
Dave Getz, District Chair, Polio Eradication
  • Member, Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg-North
  • Professional Experience:  Attorney at Law at Wix, Wenger & Weidner, P.C.
  • Duties as Polio Eradication Chair:  Promotes District wide efforts at eradicating Polio including providing educational sessions at Rotary Club meetings and events.
  • Contact info:  dgetz@wwwpalaw.com