The Annual District 7390 Rotary Foundation Dinner was a remarkable celebration of service, impact, and generosity. The program highlighted our Global Grant Scholarship initiative and showcased the meaningful difference our District continues to make through Rotary Foundation grants. The evening concluded with a special recognition of clubs for their outstanding giving to the Rotary Foundation during the 2024–2025 Rotary year—an inspiring reflection of our shared commitment to “Doing Good in the World.”
Alexa Baker is the District Global Grant Scholar for 2025-2026. She is currently in Kenya studying at the University of Nairobi.
View the video that highlights the good works of the District during the 2024-2025 Rotary year:
Under the excellent leadership of Governor Paul Thompson and District Rotary Foundation Chair Kathleen Stoup, our District achieved an outstanding $410,025 in total giving to The Rotary Foundation during the 2024–2025 Rotary year. This total reflects contributions to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, Other Funds, and the Endowment Fund.
Our District contributed $246,773 to the Annual Fund and $45,509 to PolioPlus—clear evidence of our unwavering commitment to the life-changing work of The Rotary Foundation. These results demonstrate, once again, that our District truly loves and enthusiastically supports the Foundation!
At the Foundation dinner we celebrated the Clubs that made supporting The Rotary Foundation a top priority and achieved remarkable excellence in their giving. Their dedication and generosity exemplify the true spirit of Rotary and help ensure that our Foundation’s work continues to change lives around the world.
First, we recognized the three Clubs in our District that achieved the HIGHEST GIVING TO THE ANNUAL FUND during the 2024–2025 Rotary year. Their leadership and commitment set an inspiring example for all of us.
Third Highest Giving - Harrisburg - $19,603
Second Highest Giving - Mechanicsburg-North - $23,741
Highest Giving to the Annual Fund - York - $57,384
The following Clubs had the highest TOTAL GIVING TO THE ROTARY FOUNDATION. Total giving includes giving to the Annual Fund, Polio Plus, Other Funds and the Endowment Fund.
Third Highest Giving – Carlisle-Sunrise - $33,623
Second Highest Giving – York - $61,950
Highest Total Foundation Giving – The Yellow Breeches - $78,847
The following three Clubs had the highest PER CAPITA ANNUAL FUND giving. This requires a minimum per capita donation of $50 per Rotarian.
Third Highest Per Capita Giving – York-East - $290
Second Highest Per Capita Giving – Mechanicsburg-North - $382
Highest ANNUAL FUND per capita giving – D7390 Passport - $757
100% FOUNDATION GIVING CLUBS
This recognition is awarded to Clubs in which every dues-paying member contributes at least $25 to The Rotary Foundation, and the Club achieves an average contribution of $100 per capita or more to any Rotary Foundation giving designation.
D7390 Passport
Carlisle-Sunrise
Eastern York County
Hanover
Harrisburg-Keystone
Northern Lebanon County
Southern York County
West Shore
York-North
EVERY ROTARIAN, EVERY YEAR CLUBS
This recognition is awarded to Clubs in which every dues-paying member contributes at least $25 to the Annual Fund, and the Club achieves an Annual Fund per capita giving of at least $100.
The difference between 100% Foundation Giving Clubs and Every Rotarian, Every Year (EREY) Clubs is this: 100% Foundation Giving Clubs can contribute to any Rotary Foundation fund, whereas EREY Clubs must direct their giving specifically to the Annual Fund.
D7390 Passport
Carlisle-Sunrise
Eastern York County
Hanover
Harrisburg-Keystone
Northern Lebanon County
Southern York County
York-North
POLIO CERTIFICATES
Since 1988, Rotary has helped reduce polio cases by 99.9%, with only two countries—Pakistan and Afghanistan—remaining endemic. However, unless we achieve complete eradication, as many as 200,000 new cases could occur worldwide each year within the next decade. In recent years, only these two countries have reported cases of polio caused by the wild virus—but no child anywhere is truly safe until every child has been vaccinated.
The following Clubs were recognized with a Certificate of Appreciation for their generous support of the End Polio Now: Countdown to History Campaign during the 2024–2025 Rotary year. Each of these Clubs contributed at least $1,500 to Rotary’s polio eradication efforts, helping us move closer to a polio-free world.
Carlisle-Sunrise
Elizabethtown
Gettysburg
Hershey
Lancaster-Sunrise
Mechanicsburg-North
York
York-East
York-North
In addition to the Rotary Foundation Awards, the Best Club Awards and District Governor Citations from the 2024-2025 Rotary year were also presented.
District Governor Paul Thompson encouraged Clubs to embrace the 2024–25 RI Presidential theme, “THE MAGIC OF ROTARY,” and strive for a District Governor Citation for Meritorious Service. Clubs could earn this recognition by demonstrating innovative initiatives, advancing the RI President’s priorities, championing Rotary’s Action Plan, balancing continuity with positive change, and actively promoting peace. The following Clubs received the 2024-2025 District Governor's Citation: D7390 Passport, Harrisburg and Lancaster-Sunrise
The Best Club Awards are designed to encourage Clubs to pursue excellence through friendly competition with other Clubs of similar sizes. To earn a Best Club Award, Clubs competed in several categories, including RI President Initiatives, Membership, Rotary Foundation giving, Youth Services, Club Services, Public Image, Leadership, and District participation.
The 2024-2025 Best Club Award winners are:
Extra Small (Clubs less than 15 members) – Lancaster Penn Square
Small (16-25 members) – D7390 Passport
Medium (26-35 Members) – Lititz
Large (36-45 Members) – York-North
Extra Large (46-85 Members) – Carlisle-Sunrise
Extraordinary (86 or more members) - Harrisburg
To view all the photos from the Foundation dinner, please click here to be transported to Photo Circle.
District 7390 is seeking qualified Rotarians to serve at the 2028-2029 District Governor! The District Governor executes many important functions for the District and Rotary International, including the following activities:
Organizing new clubs
Strengthening existing clubs
Promoting membership growth
Supporting the Rotary Foundation through fundraising and grant activities
Communicating frequently with Club Presidents and individual Rotarians
Providing educational and leadership opportunities for Rotarians
Supervising the District leadership team
Encouraging open communication among Clubs and with Rotary International
Visiting as many Clubs as possible to raise awareness of Rotary issues
Motivating Rotarians to serve, and then recognizing their contributions
Fostering Rotary continuity with past, current, and incoming District leaders
Serving as a spokesman for the District and Rotary International
Conducting District events such as the District Conference
Ensuring that district elections are conducted according to RI requirements
Following the 2025 Rotary Manual of Procedure, Sec. 16.070 et seq.(https://my.rotary.org) and the 2025 Rotary Code of Policies for District Governors, Article 19.010.1, et seq. (https://my.rotary.org)
Your role in nominating the 2028-2029 District Governor is critical. We are looking for a Rotarian with demonstrated leadership experience, involvement with Club management and activities, and support for the Rotary Foundation.
The candidate should possess the following skills and qualifications:
Served successfully as Club President, and been a Rotarian in good standing for at least seven years before serving the term as District Governor
Demonstrate a willingness and commitment to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the office of District Governor
Be familiar with District and Rotary International Bylaws, Constitution, and the 2022 Manual of Procedure, specifically the qualifications and responsibilities of District Governor (Sec. 16.070, Manual of Procedure)
Please contact District Executive Director, Melissa Kopp–Smith at office@Rotary7390.org by December 22, 2025 if you are interested in serving in this important role!
Interviews for the 2028–2029 District Governor will be held Thursday evening, January 8, 2026 at the office of Fairway Independent Mortgage Company, located at 1150 Lancaster Blvd., Mechanicsburg PA.
For more than two decades, Dave Kopp has been a dedicated member of the Rotary Club of York North—joining in 2002—and for roughly the past ten or eleven years, he has played a central role in organizing the club’s annual Veterans Day program. His motivation is simple, heartfelt, and deeply rooted in Rotary’s spirit of gratitude.
“We do it to recognize our local veterans,” Dave explained. “It’s an honor to be a part of it. We have a lot of veterans in York County, and this gives us an opportunity not only to show off our club a little bit, but also to show our respect and let them know that we’re very thankful for what they’ve done for our country.”
A Thoughtfully Planned Program
Dave walked us through this year’s event, a carefully curated ceremony that blended tradition, community involvement, and heartfelt appreciation.
The program opened with a formal presentation of the colors by the West York Navy Junior ROTC, whose cadets arrived early that morning. Their instructor, a U.S. Navy Captain, accompanied them as they performed with impressive discipline and respect.
Following the color guard, a talented sixth-grade student from the Northeastern School District led the room in the National Anthem—a moving moment that set the tone for the entire meeting.
This year also marked the first appearance of the York County Veterans Honor Guard, a group of veteran volunteers who perform military honors for deceased service members. Their presence added a powerful, solemn dimension to the gathering.
Stars, Coins, and a Message That Matters
One of the most memorable moments of the program came when Dave personally visited each veteran in attendance, presenting them with a star and a commemorative coin. The stars carry special meaning—they are cut individually from retired American flags that are no longer able to fly. A woman in the eastern United States carefully salvages and repurposes these stars, mounting each one on a card that reads “You are not forgotten. Thank you for your service.”
“This star flew on an American flag at one time,” Dave shared. “It’s a meaningful reminder that their service matters—that it is seen, honored, and remembered.”
A Distinguished Speaker
This year’s featured speaker was Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) J.T. Hand, U.S. Army, who also serves as CEO of the York Water Company. His remarks connected leadership, service, and civic responsibility—perfectly aligning with the spirit of Veterans Day and Rotary’s values.
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
Upcoming Webinar - November 22 at 9:00 am, Central Standard Time This will be an informational and recruiting session for District Leadership, Youth Service Chairs, Rotarians, Youth Exchange Committee Members, ROTEX, Rotaract, and Community Members. What’s in it for you? Discover what New Generations Service Exchange (NGSE) is all about and how it differs from other Rotary Service programs, providing cultural, service and vocational exchange experiences for young adults, ages 18-30.
Learn about the NGSE.NET platform and resources for members.
Hear about our 2026 NGSE.NET Conference in Evanston, Illinois (April 24 2026).
The session is informational (not interactive) and will be recorded for those who can’t attend. Help us grow!
All Sponsorships Support a Graduate-Level Scholarship. Supporting a Rotary Global Grant Scholarship invests in future leaders who will promote world peace and understanding by addressing critical humanitarian needs through graduate-level studies and career development in Rotary's seven Areas of Focus. These scholarships foster international goodwill, provide concrete support for impactful projects, and cultivate a lifelong commitment to "Service Above Self" among scholars and their communities. Click here for more information about sponsorships!
The Rotary Club of Carlisle and the Rotary Club of Carlisle-Sunrise will host their annual holiday dinner and auction on Friday, December 12th at the Carlisle Country Club. The proceeds from this event as explained in the auction brochure will benefit Bethany House of Cumberland County, Inc., a Carlisle-based nonprofit providing transitional housing and supportive services to young ladies aging out of foster care or at risk of experiencing homelessness.
Rotarians can support this auction in one of two ways. First, by donating an auction item or gift card by contacting the Auction Chairs, Bill Blankmeyer at blankmeyer66@comcast.net or (717) 590-7229 and Marv Salsman at (717) 448-5374 or kmsals@comcast.net. Secondly, tax-deductible sponsorships can be made to support the Bethany House. Checks should be made out to “Carlisle Rotary Club Foundation” and mailed to Carlisle Rotary Club, PO Box 301, Carlisle, PA 17013.
Tickets are officially on sale for the 100th Anniversary Gala — a once-in-a-century celebration hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Elizabethtown, Lititz, and Mount Joy!
Join us on January 17, 2026 at Masonic Village’s Brossman Ballroom for an unforgettable evening of cocktails, dinner, and celebration as we honor 100 years of service, community, and connection.
Grab your tickets now and join us for this incredible milestone event — it’s going to be a night to remember!
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