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2021-22 District Governor Selected

Rotary District 7390 is pleased to report that the District Governor Nominating Committee has met and recommended Gregory C. Staub, Rotary Club of Hanover, to serve as your District Governor for the 2021-2022 Rotary year. 
 
Greg is a native of Hanover, PA. He graduated from Delone Catholic High School and holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Temple University and Ph.D. from Tulane University. He is a graduate of the American Bankers Association National Trust School and in 1993 was awarded the designation Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Greg is very active in the Hanover community, having served on the boards of several local non-profits. He is currently serving as the President of the Hanover Area Historical Society. He is a past president and board member of the Hanover Rotary Club and is currently serving as the Group D Assistant Governor. Greg and his wife, Edie reside in Hanover and are the proud parents of four children and grandparents of 4 grandchildren.
 
Congratulations Greg!!

ENERGY - A D7390 Leadership Summit

RE-ENERGIZE YOURSELF, YOUR CLUB AND OTHERS THROUGH THIS POWERFUL EXPERIENCE!

  • Gain tools to be a more productive leader.
  • Learn the skills to more effectively lead people through tensions and conflicts.
  • Become inspired.

Event Details

When: February 9, 2019
Where: Penn State York (1031 Edgecomb Ave, York, PA 17403)
Cost: $30 per person (President Elects are FREE)
Registration Deadline: February 1, 2019
 

48th RMB Event Scheduled for February 20

The Rotary clubs of Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg North, and West Shore along with the Northern Tier Steering Committee will host the 48th RMB networking event in its history in Rotary District 7390 on Wednesday, February 20 at the Classic Rock Fabrication, 135 W Allen Street, Mechanicsburg, PA.  The event will begin at 5:30 and end at 7:30 pm.  The cost of this event will be FREE thanks to generous sponsors who remain to be determined.  Click here to RSVP! 
 
 

Thank you to our sponsors!!

RYLA 2019

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is Rotary's leadership training program for young people. RYLA Emphasizes Leadership, Citizenship and Personal Growth.

Do you know an outstanding Junior that has what it takes to become a dynamic leader and change not only themself but the world?

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary District 7390 (South Central PA) where students develop their skills as leaders while having fun and making connections. The 2019 RYLA Conference will be held June 9-13, 2019. This will be the 59th Consecutive RYLA in Rotary District 7390.

Students must be between their Junior and Senior year in high school to attend. Approximately 140 High School youth attend annually.

The schedule includes various speakers, career seminars, a challenge course, team building activities, a conference band and chorus and much, much more.
 

What are the benefits?

Students will connect with leaders in their communities and around the world to:

  • Build communication and problem-solving skills
  • Discover strategies for becoming a dynamic leader in their school or community
  • Learn from community leaders, inspirational speakers, and peer mentors
  • Unlock their potential to turn motivation into action
  • Have fun and form lasting friendships

Short-Term Exchange Students Selected for Summer 2019

On Saturday, January 26, five students were interviewed and selected to participate in the Rotary Youth Exchange Short Term Exchange Program. The students are sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Harrisburg, Harrisburg-Keystone and Susquehanna Township. Their top country choices for exchange are Italy, Japan, Spain and France. The students will be notified in a few months regarding the country they will be exchanging with. 
 
A big thank you to District Youth Exchange Chair Linda Spotts (Susquehanna Township), District Short-Term Exchange Chair Tom Barton (York) and other Youth Exchange volunteers for conducting the interviews and orientation program for the students. 

Million Dollar Journey Presentation

District 7390 Governor Nominee John Anthony , the past president and a member of the Mechanicsburg North Rotary Club was a recent speaker at the Colonial Park Rotary Club.  He spoke about a very special fundraising effort that is currently underway in Rotary District 7390 which is comprised of 43 Rotary Clubs located in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York Counties. This fundraiser which is named the Million Dollar Journey plans to raise one million dollars to benefit the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.  The Rotary Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides humanitarian, educational and goodwill on a global basis to areas of the world that need help with providing such things as clean safe water, sanitation systems, hygiene education, medical supplies, disaster recovery, medical, eye and dental clinics and the eradication of polio. Pictured L-R: District Governor Nominee John Anthony and Colonial Park Rotary Club President Dave White  

Major Donor Level 1 Presented

District Governor John May presented District Governor-Elect Patrick J. “Paddy” Rooney with a Major Donor Level 1 pin and crystal piece, at the Rotary Club of York’s meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 at the Country Club of York.  Paddy has been a member of the Rotary Club of York for 12 years, served as President for the 2016-17 Rotary year, chaired the Student Education Committee and served on 9 other committees.  Paddy will be inducted as District 7390 Governor for the 2019-2020 Rotary year on June 27, 2019 at Wyndridge Farm.

Teacher Impact Awards

 

You never forget the teacher who makes a difference...

Do you know a math teacher who has a special way of making learning numbers fun for students? Or a science teacher who opened a new world for your child? Nominate an extraordinary teacher for the 2019 Teacher Impact Awards!
 
WITF is proud to partner with Rotary District 7390 to present the Teacher Impact Awards supported by Franklin & Marshall College.
 
 
Deadline for Nominations - February 28, 2019

12th Annual Harrisburg-Keystone Guest Night! 

York Area Keyway to Dining Guide

The Rotary Club of Red Lion-Dallastown presents "The York Area Keyway to Dining Guide", our new club fundraiser! Our club has partnered with local restaurants to provide a dining guide to some of the best culinary treasures in our area. This York Area Keyway to Dining Guide offers a tour of 9 fantastic participating restaurants:
 
Bring your York Area Keyway to Dining Guide with you when eating at a restaurant for validation. Each restaurant has specific guidelines based on their unique menu offerings. Each offer is valid in each restaurant only once and may not be duplicated. Enjoy using your York Area Keyway to Dining Guide knowing you are helping provide funds for local high school scholarships.

Please secure your own York Area Keyway to Dining Guide for just $40 and support these local businesses who support our Rotary Vision! Contact Ashleigh Fishel at lauraashleigh67@gmail.com to purchase yours today! 

District Club Grants

District Club Grant projects support short-term, humanitarian projects that benefit local or foreign communities. Once a year, a club may request grant funds for a project or may collaborate with another club's project. There is a maximum of five clubs per project.
 
You are encouraged to be creative and select projects that meet special needs in your local or global community. Some projects done in the past include: refurbishing playgrounds and parks,  books for literacy projects, supporting youth development projects, assisting with a family health festival, collecting and purchasing food for a food bank, providing dental care in Honduras, and providing clean water to foreign villages.
 
The District Grants Committee reviews each grant application for the appropriateness of the project based on Rotary International's humanitarian guidelines. Upon approval, clubs will be matched on a dollar for dollar basis up to $2,500, based on the amount of funds available and the number of grant requests. 
 
Please adhere to the following deadlines when applying for a District Club Grant:
  • March 15, 2019 - Grant Intention Forms Due (Must be signed by 2019-20 Club President)
  • April 30, 2019 - Full DCG Application Due
Your Club MUST also be qualified to request a grant. Please follow these steps for qualification:
  • Complete a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This form MUST be signed by the 2019-20 and 2020-21 Club Presidents. 
  • Complete the On-line Grant Training found here. You must watch all 5 videos and complete the assessment tests. 
  • Once the grant training is completed by at least one member of the Club and the MOU has been submitted to the District office, the Club will be qualified to participate in a grant until June 30, 2020. 
All Grant Forms and more information regarding Grants can be found here
Upcoming Events
District Leadership Team Dinner
Radisson Hotel Harrisburg
Jan 31, 2019
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Grant Committee Meeting
Johns Diner
Feb 04, 2019
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
 
Energy Leadership Summit
Penn State York
Feb 09, 2019
7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
 
Youth Exchange Mount Asbury Weekend
Mount Asbury Lodge
Feb 15, 2019 – Feb 17, 2019
 
Global Grant Scholar Interviews
York College of Pennsylvania
Feb 16, 2019
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Rotary Means Business - Northern Tier
Classic Rock Fabrication
Feb 20, 2019
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Mid-Atlantic Rotary PETS
Radisson Hotel Valley Forge
Feb 22, 2019 7:45 AM –
Feb 23, 2019 3:00 PM
 
Grant Committee Meeting
Johns Diner
Mar 04, 2019
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
 
Youth Exchange Harrisburg Overnight
Mar 16, 2019 – Mar 17, 2019
 
World Water Day
Mar 22, 2019
 
Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
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