The Rotary District 7390 Office will be closed Thursday, July 31 & Friday, August 1. In addition it will be closed from August 11 to August 15. If you need immediate assistance, please contact your Club President, Assistant Governor the District Governor.
Juliet Altenburg, D7390 District Public Image Chair
One of Rotary International’s strategic priorities is “expanding our reach”. We do this by educating our communities on the impact we have through our service, and the many activities we engage in. Expanding this reach leads to increased membership so we can increase our impact in the world.
In an effort to foster public image efforts and grow membership, our District now has a Public Image Committee. These dedicated members are focused on increasing the visibility of Rotary in our District through support of clubs and other public image efforts. Thank you to the following Rotarians who are part of the team:
District Public Image Chair, PDG Juliet Altenburg, Mechanicsburg-North
DG Mary Brunski – Carlisle
Dave Davies – York-North
Abigail Spangler – Palmyra
DGE Rebecca Zalit – Palmyra
Melissa Kopp-Smith – D7390 Passport
We are looking for more Rotarians who can share their public image talents with us! Examples of talents we are seeking include video creation, Canva expertise with creating images, and any professional background in the PR industry. Contact PDG Juliet at DGJuliet2022@QRPC.com for more information.
Rotary International and Zone 32 Resources
There are quite a variety of public image resources available to clubs for use from Rotary International. One great hub of information is: https://my.rotary.org/en/knowledge-and-resources/resources-and-reference/public-image. Another great resource is our Zone 32 Public Image Team. Head to the Zone 28/32 website, Public Image section to learn more: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50077/sitepage/public-image/public-image . You will find recordings of past public image webinars there and much more! Our Zone 32 Public Image Coordinator is Amy Sheller. Her latest update is below.
Zone 32 Updates & Resources
Want to get media attention for your Rotary club, project, or event? Check out the newly redesigned Rotary Press Center:
📰Whether you're a member, blogger, podcaster, or journalist, the Press Center has everything you need: 📸 Photos & videos 📝 Fact sheets 🌍 Global coverage in the "Highlights" section 🎤 Info on Rotary’s celebrity ambassadors 📣 Latest press releases & media contact details
Use the Press Center to enhance your stories and share them with the world. New features are being added regularly—so visit often!
August is Membership & New Club Development Month! Leverage Public Image tools to engage & grow your club’s membership. Such as:
Print “What is Rotary?” wallet cards for each member of your club and have a contest to see who can hand out the most in six months.
On August 12th encourage members to share Rotary or Rotaract “Proud Member” graphics (attached) on social media. Let’s create a flood of Rotary Stories & graphics on social media! Tag your club or district and use #RotaryZones28&32
Spotlight members in your social posts — include their photo and why they joined Rotary.
Updated District 7390 Billboard Program - Thanks to the generosity of Lamar Advertising our District will continue its digital billboard program. For just $100 a club will get 2 weeks of a Lamar digital billboard in their region. Find out more HERE.
Media Contacts and Informational document - You will find 2 documents on this site with media contacts that were compiled last year.
Be a Guest on Good Day PA
abc27 WHTM has a TV program called Good Day PA. Many clubs have enjoyed airtime on their program to talk abut fundraisers and club service activities. Apply by filling out their on-line form: https://www.abc27.com/be-a-guest/ Once the program is aired the club will get the video to further use with their promotion. A win-win!
The 2024-2025 Rotary Youth Exchange Outbound Class will be holding a Rebound get-together on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Central Penn College (600 Valley Road, Summerdale, PA 17093). We will be meeting in the ATEC building (Swatara/Conodoguinet Room). Click here to view a map of Central Penn College.
The students and parents are required to attend a de-briefiing session from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. Arrival/Registration for students and parents will be 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The sessions will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m.
At 3:00 p.m. Rotarians, family, and friends are invited to attend! This is a chance to hear more about the fantastic experiences our students had throughout the year.
Light refreshments will be provided. The cost for Rotarians, family, and friends to attend is $10 per person. Click here to register to attend.
The Rotary Leadership Institute is an opportunity to meet with other Rotarians, share experiences, and learn new skills to take back to your club. You don't have to be in the leadership chain to benefit from this institute. If you want to learn more about this wonderful organization that we call Rotary, and find out what you can actually do to start changing the world, put attendance on your schedule.
When Can I Attend RLI? - Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Central Penn College (600 Valley Road, Summerdale, PA 17093).
What is the Cost to attend RLI? - Rotary Clubs should pay for their members to attend RLI. The cost is $125 per Rotarian to attend.
What is RLI? - A leadership and development program to strengthen Rotary Clubs through education, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas among its future leaders. A three-part curriculum facilitated by experienced, trained faculty members engaging participants through open discussion, problem solving and creative role-play.
What will I learn at RLI? - More about Rotary, The Rotary Foundation, Membership, Ethics, Service Projects, Communications, Strategic Planning and Analysis. You’ll also make new friends and enjoy fellowship and networking opportunities.
Course Levels: Parts I, II, III and Graduate
Where can I find more information about RLI? www.rlinea.org.
York North Rotarians served dinner at Lifepath Ministies on June 16th. LifePath Christian Ministries is addressing the growing and complex issue of homelessness in York County with a compassionate and community-focused approach. Rather than aiming to eliminate homelessness entirely, their goal is to help individuals move through the experience quickly and with dignity, minimizing trauma. They recognize that the face of homelessness is changing, and the community must adapt in order to respond effectively. With alarming numbers on the rise, LifePath emphasizes the importance of collective action and support in making meaningful progress.
In 2023 alone, LifePath served over 101,000 meals, provided more than 43,000 nights of shelter, and supported upwards of 3,500 individuals. The organization made significant strides in 2024, placing 851 people—including 164 children—into safe housing, with a recidivism rate of just 5.1%, well below the national average. Notably, 941 seniors were served in 2024, up from 350 in 2020, highlighting increased needs among older populations. More than 60% of guests come from outside York City, and over half are employed, demonstrating that homelessness can affect a wide range of individuals, many of whom are actively working to improve their situations.
The U.S. is ending grant funding for international aid, including Polio immunization. As Rotarians, we must help raise even more money this year for Polio Plus.
For every ticket sold through this event, the Phillies will donate almost 50% of the Ticket Price, with 100% going to the Rotary Foundation. Each participating Club will recieve RI Foundation credits for the money raised from their ticket sales. Also, the Gates Foundation will match $2 for every $1 raised. Over the last few years, Strike-Out Hunger has raised enough money for the innoculation of around 1.5 million children.
We ask everyone attending the game to bring non-perishable food and deposit it in the drums by the ball park entrance. The food will be distributed to local food banks.
How to Order Tickets: • Click on the link to the Phillies Rotary Strike-Out Hunger landing page Phillies.com/RotarySOH or use the QR Code below. • Click the Buy Now box at the bottom. • Type in your District-Club Code (D7430-30404) where it says “Enter Offer Code” and click the SUBMIT box. • Select “How many tickets?” and click on the desired highlighted Section in the ball park. You will get the best seats available, so order early. You may order tickets in multiple sections and at different times. • To see your seats or choose different seats, click on the words SEAT MAP then the SECTION desired. Next click on the seats you want from the highlighted seats available and click CONTINUE. • Then click ADD TO CART. • If you don’t have a PASSWORD, click SIGN UP then click the LOG IN button. If you don’t have an account, you can create one now. • Enter your Credit or Debit Card information and click PAY NOW. All your ordered tickets will be sent to your email address. You can forward individual tickets to others.
