With Paul Harris in tow, I drove way up river to discover that the Millersburg Club has a unique association with an aging ferry on the Susquehanna, seaworthy enough to host an annual social event with the Perry County Club. Any Rotarian wishing to get underway in that fashion should contact the very focused Millersburg Club. Then, I met with the very established Lititz Club which is about to celebrate 100 years in existence, still preserving many fine traditions. The weekly visits culminated at the Hummelstown Club at its new meeting location just off the Town Square, an engaging club with veteran members and several new ones to the point that the Club received a certificate in recognition of its growth over the past year.
What happened at the Hummelstown Club set a new bar for the appreciation of the Paul Harris way of life. In a display of creative thinking for the Club, President Janet Coit awarded Paul with a certificate of thanks, and a donation in his name to the Hummelstown Food Bank.
It should be noted that Paul Harris has been well received at every meeting and event along the way. Rotarians are always welcoming and inclusive when they see him and often eager to pose for a photo. When they hear about his precarious early days, and his lonely times in Chicago, they invariably want to hug him, hence the sling on his right arm. He never misses an opportunity to explain his views on Friendship, Fellowship, Fun, and Fulfillment which together have led to the ideal of community and global service, along with advocacy for international understanding and peace.
This Paul Harris awareness leads to the realization that November is Foundation Month, a time to take stock of the engine that provides the ability for Rotarians to do the things we do. There are many aspects to the Foundation that enable the core purpose of Rotary. If you wish to be involved in the Foundation on the fundraising side (to include fund-investing) or the fund-spending side of the Foundation, please let your President or our Foundation Chair know.
The Foundation Dinner is this Saturday, November 9, at the Hotel Gettysburg. I hope to see you there.
Rotary District 7390 has a Service Above Self Meet Up Group!
Join for free to expand the reach of your club events!
District 7390 has a “Service Above Self” Meetup Group which is a way for clubs to post service activities, fundraisers, and other events. Anyone can join our group at no cost regardless of Rotary status but only Rotarians are given the administrative rights to post activities which allow clubs to expand their reach! See below for more information about this great way to connect with your community and learn more about what Rotary clubs throughout the District are hosting!
What is “meetup”? Meetup is a social media platform that allows people who share interests to “meet up” together to engage in activities of interest. District 7390 pays a monthly fee to maintain its Meetup group.
What are the advantages of advertising through a meetup group beyond other social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and twitter?
For members of the Service Above Self meetup:
Messages in your email inbox and through phone text message reminding you of events you signed up for. Those reminders come on the day of the event and right after you signed up for the event.
The ability to query all events in a geographic locale regardless of your membership status in a meetup group running the event.
For your club:
Great advertising for all your fundraisers and volunteer activities for both Rotarians and the public.
Notifies members of any changes in plans through the meetup site which sends the change to their email inbox.
Informs you of other Rotary clubs holding events thus facilitating partnerships!
How do I post my club’s activities on the meetup site? When you join make sure you indicate which Rotary club you are a member of. A representative of District 7390 will then give you “event organizer” status that will allow you to post events.
In an inspiring show of community spirit and global service, the York East Rotary Club raised $7,200 for the fight against polio at their "Pints for Polio" event held on October 21, 2024. The event, held in conjunction with the Victory Athletic Association, drew local supporters and raised critical funds for Rotary International’s campaign to eradicate polio worldwide. The fundraiser attracted community members who enjoyed an evening of camaraderie, food, and local brews, all while supporting a global cause. The Victory Athletic Association provided the venue, with volunteers from the Rotary Club organizing raffles, auctions, and informative displays about Rotary International’s polio eradication efforts. “We’re so grateful to our community for turning out to support this effort,” said the Rotary Club president Greg Kern. “Every dollar raised will be matched twofold by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, making an even greater impact on the lives of children around the world.” Rotary International launched its campaign to end polio in 1985, and the organization remains committed to eradicating the disease. With only a handful of cases reported worldwide in recent years, polio is closer than ever to becoming the second human disease in history to be eradicated. The club’s efforts highlight the impact of local support in advancing Rotary’s mission, showing how a small community can contribute to a global movement with far-reaching consequences.
The Rotary Club of Southern York County recently hosted a Pet Vaccination for Rabies Event with the Stewartstown Vet Services, a Pints for Polio Event with New Freedom's Vortex Brewing Company, and a 4 Way Test Speech and Essay Contest Presentation by District 7390 Chair Michael Handshew.
Many clubs around the world have celebrated their Polio walk in different ways. Glenn Musser from the Rotary Club of Mount Joy was in Zambia for a couple of weeks with the Rotary Club of Lusaka East doing research for a possible water/sanitation global grant.
On Saturday, October 26, Glenn got to walk with over 250 Zambia Rotarians through the streets of Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia. The eight clubs in Lusaka came together to promote their polio vaccination drive by have 15 Polio survivors lead the parade behind the banner.
The Rotary club of Hershey will host and sponsor the 73rd RMB networking event in Rotary District 7390 history and the fourth event of the RMB 2024 season. The event will take place on Wednesday, November 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Englewood Brewing (1219 W End Avenue, Suite B, Hummelstown). The Rotary clubs of D7390 Passport, Hummelstown and Palmyra have been invited to participate.
The event will be FREE and will provide light hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, soft drinks, and water thanks to the Rotary Club of Hershey. Click here to RSVP now!
This will be another in a longstanding series of great business (for-profit and non-profit) networking opportunities and fun and fellowship events. Do not miss it. Also, please consider bringing potential guests who would make great Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Family of Rotary.
As things can happen, we’ve had a small challenge with the Foundation Dinner! The original hotel is not able to host us, so, we’ve rolled with it! New date – and a new venue. Our dinner will be November 9th at the Gettysburg Hotel, a beautiful setting to celebrate all we’ve accomplished in the 2023-2024 Rotary year.
Please join us at One Lincoln Square on the 9th, starting with a cash bar at 4:45 p.m. After enjoying a bit of fellowship, we’ll enjoy a pleasant meal and then hear about the fabulous projects done in 2023-2024. We’ll feature a project or two and distribute Rotary Foundation awards.
The cost to attend is $65 per person. Registration will CLOSE on November 1 at 12:00 Noon.
AGENDA:
4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. - Cash bar/Networking
5:45 p.m. - Welcome and YE Parade of Flags
6:00 p.m. - Dinner
7:15 p.m. Formal Program and 2023-2024 Rotary Foundation Awards
This event will include District 7430, 7390, 7490 and 7410, providing a wonderful opportunity for celebration, inspiration and fellowship. Not only will you enjoy the Conference but you will have access to a large range of family-friendly activities while here!
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY and FEEL THE MAGIC!!!
Total Conference registration is $325 until September 30, then registration will increase to $350. Just want to attend on Saturday? Saturday ONLY registration is $200.
Friday, April 4
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Rotarian Check-In
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Opening Session & Dinner
Saturday, April 5
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Plenary Session #1 - Peace
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Plenary #2 - Peace Fellowships
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch with Keynote Speaker
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
District Sessions - Four-Way Test SPEECH Contest Finals and ESSAY Winner Presentation
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