Two dynamic Club Visits, Conversation with 20 AGs and Presidents, Exciting District Committee meetings, and a Wild Bike Ride for $1000 to fight Polio
This week, I had the pleasure to visit two super Lancaster Clubs, both intensely engaged in community projects. I spoke with some great prospects for District Committees and met one of the youngest entrepreneur Rotarians in our District.
On Sunday, October 20, over a dozen Rotarians from five Clubs joined the Ride to Eradicate Polio, biking between Columbia and Marietta, where they enjoyed lunch, in a biker’s bar, of sorts. It was a quick and delightful way to raise a thousand dollars for the cause! There are still opportunities this month to participate in club Polio fundraisers.
The monthly meeting with AGs and Club Presidents took place this week, with predictably brilliant interjections on Club activities and operations by those Presidents in attendance. For specific details on many of the great things occurring, please review the weekly Reporter, always an info source for Rotary life.
The Environmental Committee met to plan projects, from water improvement to tree planting. There are also two joint District events under consideration: one will undertake the planting of Mangrove trees as part of a global grant; the other will be to create an interactive peace/pollinator garden concept for the District Conference in Hershey on April 4-6. Please contact Chair Joe McNally (mcnally@jtmcnally.com) with ideas or offers to join this dynamic Committee.
The Peace Committee held discussions to plan a joint District global project on peace, to be announced at the District Conference in April. If you wish to join ongoing District Peace initiatives, please contact Bob Saline (bsaline@prworks.info) with any thoughts or offers. And, if you wish to be deputized as a peace activator, contact PDG Hector, dr.hrortiz@gmail.com.
The Finance Committee met to audit District finances for the past fiscal year. Results of that review will be sent to all Club Presidents. Please contact Committee Chair PDG John Anthony (rotary7390dg2020@gmail.com) with any questions.
On October 26, plan to attend the District Learning Assembly atMessiah University. PDG Hector Ortiz, our District Peace Activator, will present an overview on advocating positive peace at the local level. In preparation, please become a peace advocate by taking the short online peace course at The Rotary Positive Peace Academy.
At the Assembly, there will be several enlightening sessions on Club Membership and how to increase it. The District leadership team will also be around, so if you wish to have coffee to talk about any aspect of the District or Rotary, drop by anytime all morning. I will be available for conversation on whatever topic you wish to discuss.
On November 9, plan to attend the Foundation Dinner, one of the few opportunities all year to interact with Rotarians from the entire District. The celebration of giving will be very rewarding.
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.
The District Learning Assembly is a chance for everyone to be inspired and learn more about how to make your club a success and for you to have an amazing year. It is relevant for all Club officers, leaders, and Rotarians to have the opportunity to increase their Rotary knowledge. We will be offering two tracks - you can decide if you want to attend the "Newer Rotarian" track or the "Experienced Rotarian" track based on your level of Rotary knowledge!
You will depart with an in depth understanding of topics such as member experience, service projects and fundraising (TRF and Club).
Join us Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Messiah University (One College Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA) in Boyer Hall.
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
On Sunday, October 20, over a dozen Rotarians from five Clubs joined the Ride to Eradicate Polio, biking between Columbia and Marietta, where they enjoyed lunch, in a biker’s bar, of sorts. It was a quick and delightful way to raise a thousand dollars for the cause! There are still opportunities this month to participate in club Polio fundraisers. 
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