In honor of Earth Day in April, our District has created a Team called "Team Rotary" to pick up litter in Harrisburg on April 26th. This annual activity is spearheaded by Tri County Community Action. Team Rotary will pick up litter 8 AM - 11 AM in the Midtown area checking in at 400 Reily Street in Harrisburg. Volunteer for this activity by going to: https://bit.ly/4cbS6gN OR by expressing your interest to PDG Juliet Altenburg at DGJuliet2022@qrpc.com . Participants will get free t-shirts, gloves, and litter bags. All registered participants will be emailed with more details closer to the event. This is a family friendly event. Hope to see you there!
We are excited to announce that registration for our 2025 MOM-n-PA to be held at the Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre is now open. The dental clinic days will be held on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7. Setup day is Thursday, June 5. Click here to be redirected to our volunteer registration page.
We hope to treat 1000 patients each day, but we can't reach our lofty goal without you. Please participate again and improve the oral health of needy Pennsylvanians at our twelfth MOM-n-PA.
To get answers to your questions about MOM-n-PA click on our Volunteer FAQs Page.
I encourage you to volunteer for a full day. We have secured room blocks at three hotels which will become available to you after you complete your registration. Why not participate both days and spend the night in Wilkes-Barre. There will be a complimentary reception on Friday evening at Grotto Pizza.
To volunteer, click on this registration link. Don't forget to encourage your colleagues, friends and family (age 18 and up) to register. Please contact VolChair@MOM-n-PA.com with any questions.
As summer approaches and your club is planning exciting Rotary events, we wanted to share valuable event planning information. The U.S. Rotary Club & District Liability Insurance Program (U.S. Club Program) provides all U.S. Rotary clubs, districts, and Rotaract clubs with commercial general liability insurance and directors & officers/employment practices liability insurance, subject to policy terms and conditions.
Please share this information with your Event Chairs and Event Planning Committees.
Contracts may not be the first thing you think of when planning an event, but written agreements are an important part of event planning.
See the Insurance Portal for more information including:
Contract Best Practices - Loss Prevention Strategies - such as reviewing all contracts before signing, negotiating unfavorable terms, and more best practices.
Indemnification – how to protect your club and members.
Insurance Requirements – what insurance should a vendor carry and what to look for in an insurance provision.
Watch for the new video "How Agreements Make Events Shine” to be posted soon on the Insurance Portal.
Volunteers:
Provide training for volunteers and verify that volunteers understand their roles.
Ensure volunteers have appropriate equipment (e.g., reflective vests for roadside cleanups).
See Loss Prevention Strategies on the Insurance Portal for more resources.
Advise volunteers and members they should carry their own health insurance. The U.S. Club Program does not provide accident insurance for members and volunteers who are injured while working on behalf of your club.
Consult with a licensed insurance professional if your club would like to purchase accident insurance for your event.
Waiver and Release Agreement:
Require when participants and volunteers are actively involved in the event (e.g., walk, run, road clean-up). This helps protect your club in case of injury or property damage. The waiver should inform participants and volunteers of the risks associated with the event and release your club, foundation, and any other organizing parties from liability.
A legal professional can assist with drafting your waiver.
A sample waiver is available on the Insurance Portal. Refer to Loss Prevention Strategies.
Liquor Liability:
The U.S. Club Program provides liquor liability insurance, however,
If a liquor license is required, your club must have that license in place before your event.
Apply early to allow time for review and any necessary revisions – especially those clubs in Iowa.
For more information and additional recommendations, please visit the Loss Prevention Strategies section on the Insurance Portal.
The U.S. Rotary Insurance Portal is only for U.S. Rotary club and district and Rotaract club use. Please feel free to share the website, username, and password with others in your club or district, but please do not post them anywhere, as this is the exclusive source for all U.S. Club Program documents, forms, and other materials.
To reach Hylant with questions or to obtain an Additional Insured Endorsement: 1-419-259-2710 or rotary@hylant.com
Join Rotary District 7390 for a POSITIVE PEACE Community Workshop: Participate in building Positive Peace in our communities. This FREE workshop will be held on Saturday morning, May 31, 2025, at Central Penn College in the Capital Blue Cross Theater, 600 Valley Road, Summerdale, PA 17093.
Light refreshments will be available from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. when the workshop begins, with coffee available during breaks. The workshop is expected to conclude by noon.
Dr. Hector R. Ortiz, Positive Peace Activator, North America and the Caribbean, and facilitator for the partnership between Rotary International and the Institute for Economics and Peace, will lead the comprehensive workshop as it focuses on practical steps for individuals and organizations!
Workshop objectives to understand the framework of Positive Peace and how it creates meaningful change in the community are:
Learn what Positive Peace is and why it matters: Positive peace goes far beyond the absence of conflict. It enhances attitudes, institutions, and structures that help societies flourish, through actions and programs that encourage understanding, promote equity, and foster social cohesion. Understanding the importance and process of Positive Peace can greatly enhance the profundity of one’s approach to peacebuilding, locally and globally, leading to peaceful societies.
Become familiar with Rotary’s seven areas of focus: Rotary International, a global humanitarian organization of 1.4 million members, addresses critical needs in society through service projects and initiatives. The seven areas of focus that address these key issues, and provide opportunities to improve them, help members make a difference in the world, in their communities, and in themselves.
Learn about the eight pillars of positive peace used by the nonprofit Institute of Economics and Peace to evaluate the attributes and effectiveness of nations and their state of governance. Those pillars, from a well-functioning government, with the free flow of information, to the acceptance of the rights of others, are key elements that contribute to Positive Peace. An analysis of all eight pillars will provide an understanding of steps to create a stable and just society. The global peace index, assigned to each nation by the Institute as a result of evaluating the eight pillars, has helped Rotary better understand the application and relevance of its areas of focus.
Plan steps to create Positive Peace in your organization and community: These steps will focus on actions that participants can implement to become peacebuilders—to make progress toward a safer and more secure community with decreased conflicts, domestically and globally. Specific steps, and a plan of action will provide ways to engage others in promoting peace through conflict prevention, and civic engagement.
This workshop is a great chance to get involved in tangible, meaningful changes, leading to Positive Peace!
The workshop is FREE, but please reserve your seat in advance by clicking here!
We are thrilled to invite you to join Kareem’s Mission for our Second Annual Autism Awareness Event on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 1 PM to 4 PM at Central Penn College. This special occasion marks a significant milestone as we celebrate the grand opening of our Autism Center, a dedicated space designed to empower individuals on the autism spectrum and their families to thrive. Over the past year, Kareem’s Mission has been committed to creating a world where individuals with autism are seen, heard, and supported. Our mission is to raise awareness, provide resources, and foster a community where every person on the spectrum can live a fulfilling and meaningful life.
This year, we are calling on our entire community to come together in support of this mission. We need your help to fundraise, furnish, and equip the center so it can fully serve as a beacon of hope and empowerment for children with autism and their families.
Event Highlights:
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Center
Keynote Addresses from Community Leaders and Supporters
Opportunities to Donate, Partner, or Sponsor
Networking with Organizations and Individuals Passionate About Autism Advocacy
How You Can Support:
Attend the Event: Let us know if you’ll be joining us and how many members of your organization will attend.
Share Your Voice: If you would like to say a few words during the event, please let us know so we can add you to the agenda.
Donate or Sponsor: Whether you’d like to contribute now or at the event, your generosity will go a long way. You can also sponsor a room, help with furniture and equipment, or provide volunteers and interns.
Partner with Us: Together, we can amplify our impact and create lasting change.
We believe that “it takes more than a village to care for a child on the autism spectrum,” and now more than ever, we need our village to come together. Let’s ensure that every family in our community has the support they need.
Please RSVP by March 15th 2025 to confirm your attendance and share your interest in speaking, partnering, donating, or volunteering. Together, we can make a difference! We look forward to seeing you on April 19th and celebrating this exciting new chapter for Kareem’s Mission.
York North Rotarians Melissa Markey, Lisa Vaughn, and Kim March with the Central York Interact Club
The Rotary Club of York-North along with The Central York Interact Club and Humanity Fuel project team collected items to create BINGO prize bags for the residents of Pleasant Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Charlotte Utter, Central York’s Interact Club Advisor thanked Club President Melissa Markey and the York-North Rotary Club for collecting so many wonderful items. “Thank you and all of your fellow Rotarians for collecting so many wonderful items to contribute to the Central York High School Interact Club's donation drive, which will support our Humanity Fuel project to provide prize bags for the Pleasant Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center's activities department. Our Interact Club members are becoming stronger leaders by the day as they learn how to communicate, network, organize, and promote their causes. Thank you for your mentorship and modeling for these youth.”
The Central York Interact Club has had a long-standing connection with the York-North Rotary Club and our partnership has really grown over the past several years under Charlotte’s leadership.
On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the Hershey Rotary Community Connection, in partnership with St. Peter’s Church in Middletown, and Hope Academy brought together volunteers, families, and children for an incredible day of service at the Hope TOGETHER Community Garden. This project is more than just planting vegetables. It was about nourishing our community, fostering connections, and making a lasting impact.
The food grown in this garden will go directly to a local food program, providing fresh, healthy produce to those in need. But the most powerful part? This project brings people together; children from the Hope Academy and After-School Program, volunteers, and community members, all working side by side to cultivate something meaningful. We built benches for the garden. They will have plant boxes that will be the height for children and wheelchair accessible.
Hayden Cline (MHS) took the stage with confidence and conviction, delivering a speech that left the room silent. His powerful words and unwavering presence commanded attention, driving home an important message with passion and purpose. His ability to articulate his thoughts with such strength was truly inspiring.
Bailey Winder (HHS) shared her heartfelt essay with grace and resilience, offering a deeply personal glimpse into her journey. Her words carried strength beyond measure, reminding us all of the power of perseverance. Bailey’s courage to be vulnerable and share her story was a testament to her character and determination. Presented by Eileen Voyles and their school representatives, these two remarkable students moved us all. Their voices, their messages, and their strength will not be forgotten.
We also want to thank all the students who participated this year. Every speech and essay was exceptional. Your words matter, and we encourage you to keep writing, keep speaking, and keep sharing your voices with the world.
Congratulations, Hayden and Bailey! Your words made an impact, and we are so proud of you.
Past winners have been Mt. Joy and Elizabethtown - Minimum 3 rotary members of the same club so you can bring a non-Rotarian player to complete your foursome.
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