As I traveled the district in my year as District Governor year, I realized five things:
There are many more passionate member Rotarians who have chosen Education as a Vocation than I ever realized.
There are many other vocations represented by passionate Rotarians across our district.
There is great work being done by many, if not most of the clubs across the district focused on those vocations.
Much of what is being done in the clubs is not shared across the district.
We can do a better job of sharing and learning from each other.
This invitation is the first of many more to come focused on sharing our ideas through Vocational Summits which will begin to help foster Rotary’s four strategic priorities of increasing our impact, expanding our reach, increasing member engagement and remain adaptable and relevant.
It's time. We can only continue to perpetuate and GROW the Service we provide IF we continue to GROW and ENGAGE our Membership. We MUST be purposeful about our Growth. Each of us. Seek the right people.... people who are Rotarians... but just don't know it yet.
It's time to act.
It's time to Grow Rotary and ENGAGE our members again. Are you with me?
District 7390 Rotarian Educators Summit
When: August 18th 7pm to 8pm
Who: All Rotarians who currently or formerly worked in schools including but not limited to school Superintendents, Principles, Teachers, Guidance Counselors and Administrative Support
What: A one hour conversation on three topics
How can we grow young people in service and leadership through people and programs within Rotary?
How do we get more Educators involved in Rotary?
What action should be taken because of this Summit?
In partnership with the Rotary District 7390 RMB Steering Committee, the Rotary Clubs of Carlisle and Carlisle Sunrise will host the 62nd RMB in-person networking meeting on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 thus restarting RMB in our district. This will be the first RMB in-person meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic hit full force in March 2020.
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 17 at the Frederick House on 219 N Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Thanks to our Major Sponsor Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory the event will be FREE and will have light refreshments consisting of hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, soft drinks and water.
Mark your calendars and register at https://bit.ly/3z5DSfh so you can restart old connections and make new ones. Bring family of Rotary and potential Rotarian guests so they can see the value RMB adds to Rotary.
Remember given the trust that living by the Four Way Test engenders, the purpose of RMB is that Rotarians should help fellow Rotarians by doing business with them and referring others to them in order to build stronger businesses, stronger communities, stronger members, stronger Rotary Foundation, stronger clubs, and ultimately a stronger Rotary International.
We are excited to share that new 16 Rotarians have joined our District’s Rotary clubs since June 1st. A warm welcome is extended to the following NEW Rotarians:
Rotary Club of Carlisle: Marcellus Taylor
Rotary Club of Elizabethtown: Nancy Sabb
Rotary Club of Harrisburg: Alicia Frederick, Robert Parish, Reuben Pettiford, Kelly Myers
Rotary Club of Mount Joy: Christopher Neiles
Rotary Club of Paradise: Adam Naugle
Rotary Club of West Shore: Jonathan Suhirman, Rick Sample
Rotary Club of York: Brittany Reese, Melissa Rosario, Dan Byrnes, Scott Krauser, Aaron Ranck
Rotary International requires that all Rotary Districts have a Crisis Management Plan in place that provides a protocol for the process by which Districts would respond to real or perceived emergencies when they arise. It is essential that we do our best to be prepared to respond to any risky situations that pose serious risks to student and volunteer health, safety, and security – as well as the district’s reputation. any disasters impacting Rotarians or the public during Rotary hosted events. Our District is currently in the planning stage focused on a Youth Crisis Management Plan to prepare for our incoming International Rotary Exchange Students. We are looking for a Mental Health Professional willing to donate their time to providing insight into the necessary language for such a plan. Although a Rotarian is preferred it is not essential. Please contact Jill Tenny, Chair, District 7390 Youth Exchange, if you or someone you know is interested. Email: rotaryd7390youthexchange@gmail.com
This Rotary Year we will be trying new ways to educate Rotarians and the communities in which we serve. One of those ways is through a series of videos. Our inaugural video features an assortment of District Leaders and our new mascot Francis the cat! Check out the video on the District You Tube Channel at https://youtu.be/FKWKfBokk-8. Happy viewing and a BIG THANK YOU to all those who spend countless hours in support of our clubs throughout District 7390!
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 – Rotary Means Business – Frederick House, Carlisle PA. Click here to Register!
Saturday, October 1, 2022 – Ride to Eradicate Polio – Cumberland Valley Rail Trail, Shippensburg Station – Registration is coming soon. All registration fees will go toward the registrant’s Paul Harris points.
Saturday, October 22, 2022, 8 AM – 4 PM – Rotary Leadership Institute, Central Penn College. Registration is coming soon.
Saturday, November 19, 2022, Rotary Foundation Dinner, Eden Resort, Lancaster, PA. Registration link pending.
NOTE: All District events and registration links are located on the District Calendar on the District 7390 website at: https://rotary7390.org/events/calendar
What are you doing August 8th? Come out to Langan Financial Group (1863 Center Street, Camp Hill) from 5:30-7:30 for out Puppies and Prosecco event!
Each ticket comes with two complimentary glasses of Prosecco. There will be raffles, door prizes, puppies and so much more.
Each ticket is a minimum of a $20 donation. Each ticket gets you two glasses of Prosecco and acess to petting puppies.
All money raised at this event goes toward sending high school students to RYLA. RYLA is a youth leadership summer camp at Messiah College and our club sends 10 local students a year.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, health care workers have dedicated their time, energy, and skills to ensure our safety. As they provided vaccinations, administered tests, tracked outbreaks, and cared for patients, they sometimes put their health at risk to do so.
With the pandemic far from over, we have an opportunity to show our appreciation for them. From 21-27 August, Rotary International is asking all Rotarians to recognize the work of health care professionals in communities around the globe. Find ways to show health care workers your appreciation at https://on.rotary.org/3ooBPNy
Pictured: Rod Frazier, Rotary Club of Carlisle President, and DG Juliet Altenburg shown at Mass Vaccination Center, June 2021 in Carlisle PA. Both are members of the South Central PA Medical Reserve Corps.
The Rotary Club of Hanover is inviting all Rotarians in District 7390 to a presentation by Michael McGovern, Chair of the International Polio Plus Committee at Rotary International and John Nanni, 2022 recipient of Rotary International Service Award for a Polio Free World. Together they will present “Polio Plus-The Last Mile’’. Join us Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 12:00 Noon (Markets of Hanover Ballroom, 1649 Broadway, Hanover). Please click here to register in advance!
For the third consecutive year, the RCWS is seeking flag sponsors for its Flags for Heroes fundraiser. Those driving along the Camp Hill Bypass can't miss this powerful and emotional display of gratitude for our veterans, first responders, educators, hospitality workers, friends, family, and anyone else you feel is worthy of recognition.
IMAGINE how special your honoree will feel knowing how appreciated they are!
The flags will be on display September 4-17, 2022, at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill. All are invited to the dedication ceremony which will be held at 11:00 am at the Hotel.
Join us for a great in-person event! Beer. Wine. Music. Food for purchase. Fundraising for local community needs. What a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon!
Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.