The day was cold, but my heart was warm at seeing all the folks that turned out on January 1 to take Steps to Peace! Nine clubs were represented: Carlisle, Carlisle-Sunrise, Mechanicsburg-North, Uptown York, Palmyra, Hershey, Lititz, West Shore and District 7390 Passport! We had donuts, coffee, hot chocolate, granola bars and bananas and headed out to walk around the State Capitol Building. Assistant Governor David Corman brought along a gift (see picture) so I can recall this day warmly on a regular basis!
Dogs were there to help us keep a good pace (also generated talk of doing a Pups for Peace Walk during warmer weather!) All in all, it was a great walk with friends from across the District showcasing our commitment to creating a more peaceful community. ABC27 and Fox43 sent representatives and the segments were shown both on Jan. 1 and Jan 2! Thank you so much to Rotarian Bob Saline for his persistent contact with area media to get coverage.
We raised just over half of our $15,000 goal. At this point, we will end up pulling some of the funds that were to be rolled over to next year to completely fund this year's scholarship. If we had raised less, I would have informed the Scholarship Chair that we wouldn't be able to fund this year. The goal was ambitious and would have given us more to pass along to 2027-2028 grant funding. At this point, that year receives even less than we did this year. Because our clubs are great at seeking grants (it is there to help communities after all!), if we funded the scholarship without raising additional funds, it would leave less than $2000 to roll over to 2026-2027. Typically we have rolled over $10,000 to $15,000 each year. Since we don't know what the grant applications will be in that year, the 2026-2027 funds could easily be completely claimed as well and then during 2027-2028, there would likely be a grant application that would have to be turned down, or all grants would be given less than their ask for lack of funds. This is one of the reasons we ask so often for donations to the Foundation. That is what funds our District Designated Funds to give out as grants. If you want to know more about that process, there is a grant training session via zoom on Jan 29, 6:30 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iJgzsexYT4K8RIj7gmsgYg#/registration
District 7390 is holding its annual Grant Training on Thursday, January 29th, from 6:30–8:30 PM on Zoom. This session will prepare you to complete the four required online tests to be certified as Grant Trained.
If your Rotary club plans to apply for a District Club Grant or Global Grant in RY 2026–2027, at least one Rotarian from your club must be Grant Trained each year.
CLICK HERE to register in advance with the District using the link below so we can ensure all clubs have appropriate representation and don’t miss out on the opportunity to CREATE lasting CHANGE across the Globe, in our Communities, and in Ourselves!
The Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg North in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of D7390 Passport, West Shore and Yellow Breeches will host the 79th RMB networking event in Rotary District 7390 history and the first event of the 2026 RMB season on Thursday, February 12 at the Rolls Royce Museum (189 Hempt Road, Mechanicsburg) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The Rolls Royce Museum also will be the Venue Sponsor of the networking event and will provide tours of the venue for interested attendees. Other sponsors are Dickinson College, Fairway Home Mortgage and the Rotary Club of Hershey.
The event will be FREE and include light hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer, soft drinks, and water.
This will be another in a longstanding series of great business networking opportunities for both profit and non-profit organizations. Do not miss it!
Also, please consider bringing potential Rotarian guests, Rotaractors, and Family of Rotary.
Rotary's Mission: We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
The District Learning Assembly is a great opportunity for all Rotarians to enhance their understanding of key areas that contribute to the success of a club. This event will equip you with valuable insights and practical knowledge on crucial topics such as: Using AI, Mentoring, Legal Issues for Clubs, Membership Success, RI Apps, The Rotary Foundation, and MORE!
By attending, you'll walk away with a comprehensive understanding of these areas and be better prepared to help your club achieve its goals and create a positive impact. Whether you're a seasoned Rotarian or new to the role, this assembly will be an inspiring and enriching experience for everyone involved.
Plans are underway for the District-wide, one-day community event to recycle Lithium-ion batteries. It will occur this April and is being coordinated by the District Environment Committee as part of a larger Rotary International effort.
For the event, clubs will select a drive-through location where people can drop off their batteries. The recycling company working with Rotary (Redwood Materials) will provide appropriate containers for collecting the batteries and cover shipping costs to the recycling center.Rotarians provide labor and enthusiasm!
This is a timely event, and recycling Lithium-ion batteries addresses many critical needs.Clari Nolet, the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG), North American Coordinator for the initiative, will give a Zoom presentation next Tuesday, 12/16, at the Carlisle-Sunrise Club.If you would like to see or listen to the live presentation, go to the website below and use the particulars provided no later than 7:10 am [TME1]on Tuesday, 12/16.A recording of her talk and an informational package on how a club can host an event will be made available in the next few weeks.
Planning for the event will take several weeks, and April is not far away!To allow enough time, please talk to your club members now about participating. For more information, contact Mark Tillman (Carlisle-Sunrise) or Joe McNally (West Shore) via ClubRunner.
Our meeting starts at 7:15 AM.Clari should be speaking around 7:30 AM IAW with our standard meeting template.However, trying to process others into the Zoom after we start can be problematic.Therefore, recommend everyone log in NLT 7:10 and hold for a few minutes. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87589719713?pwd=YNJcfZdfm6n8hzSoWiZLuUnGNjI82a.1
Share the love this Valentine’s Day with a heartfelt message displayed on a lamppost in downtown Lancaster. Surprise your sweetheart—or celebrate a beloved pet—with a personalized Valentine heart.
Sweetheart messages will be hung throughout downtown Lancaster, while pet dedications will be proudly displayed at Binns Park or the Dog Park on Marietta Avenue. Finding your heart becomes a fun Valentine’s scavenger hunt as you explore Lancaster’s restaurants, galleries, and unique shops.
Spread love, support the community, and make Valentine’s Day extra special.
The Rotary Club of Gettysburg is gearing up for the 2026 Super Bowl on February 8 with a fun new fundraiser to support Rotary’s humanitarian activities.
The club is selling 100 Super Bowl Squares at $50 per square, with $2,500 in total prizes up for grabs. At the end of each of the first three quarters, $500 will be awarded to a lucky winner, and $1,000 will go to the winner based on the final game score.
No football knowledge is required to play—just a willingness to have fun while supporting a great cause! The fundraiser is based solely on game scores, so it doesn’t matter which teams make it to the Super Bowl.
To purchase a square or for more information, contact Anna-Mae Kobbe at amkobbe@gmail.com.
Join the fun, enjoy the game, and help Rotary make a difference!
Rotary Districts from Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey are joining forces to bring you the ultimate Rotary Experience - A celebration of leadership, fellowship, and service that goes beyond the ordinary.
This is your opportunity to:
Connect with Rotarians from Across seven Districts
Learn from dynamic leaders and innovative projects
Engage in inspiring discussions that shape our Rotary future
