Global Peacebuilding District

Lace up those sneakers and join local Rotarians, friends, and neighbors as we walk and run in the spirit of peace, fellowship, and service.

Each step we take together represents our shared commitment to Service Above Self and to creating communities built on kindness and understanding.

Come out, get active, help us spread peace and support the D7390 Global Grant Scholarship Program — one step at a time!

Join DG Mary Brunski on New Year's Day (January 1, 2026) at 531 Commonwealth Avenue, Harrisburg for ONE mile of fitness.

Refreshments for all ages and plenty of parking available.

All are welcome whether you run, walk or want to cheer on the others.

12:00 p.m.—Meet at Soldiers Grove

12:30 p.m.—One Mile Walk/Run

1:00 p.m.—Photo & Refreshments

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Become a SPONSOR! - Sponsorships due By November 23!

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!

Thank you to our sponsors!

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

Etzweiler Funeral Home

PDG Anna-Mae Kobbe

Bronze Sponsor

PDG Juliet & Rob Altenburg

Hershey President Thomas Jones

On February 11, 2025, District Governor Paul Thompson was interviewed by WHTM’s Good Day PA host Susan Cort (also a member of the Hershey Club) concerning Rotary District 7390’s designation as a Peacebuilder.

In addition, we encourage you to view this video about Rotary's Positive Peace Academy!

District leadership had goals for this Steps for Peace one mile walk and resolution.

Increase awareness of the District 7390 40 clubs throughout our 7 counties.
Underscore our designation to Positive Peacebuilder both globally and locally.
Engage Rotarians and families in Peacebuilding activities.
Alert the public to opportunities to engage in Positive Peace through District events.

More than 40 Rotarians and family members, plus 8 furry friends, stepped out for Positive Peace completing the one mile walk around the State Capital and under the camera lenses of WGAL 8 and WHTM 27. Those walkers represented a cross section of society and our community in ages, ethnicities and roles in Rotary.

Even on this cold and windy day, enthusiasm was high. District Governor Paul Thompson gave interviews as did other walk participants underneath the massive billboard on 3^rd and Forster Streets in Harrisburg.

That evening and through the next day both TV stations ran their coverage multiple times during their pre-network and post-network news programs. Samples of their coverage are also available on each station’s website.

You can view the station’s videos by clicking on the links provided

View footage from WGAL here.
View additional information from ABC 27 here.

District Governor Thompson extends a heart-felt, “thank you to each of the brave walkers and their furry friends, to Andy Rebuck of the Harrisburg Club for the billboard placement and Bob Saline of the Mechanicsburg North Club for informing and engaging the TV stations.

Our initiative for Positive Peace both globally and locally continues via our contribution at the Rotary International level and scheduling of member and public learning sessions about Positive Peace. Everyone can also view the Rotary /EIP Positive Peace course on YouTube.”

Thank you for reacting to our billboard announcing Rotary District 7390’s designation as a Peacebuilder district.

Our District’s unique designation continues Rotary International’s legacy of working towards positive peace on both a local and global level.

One of Rotary International’s major objectives is working towards international understanding of positive peace.

Please be watching for more information on how District 7390’s Peacebuilder designation can be of importance to you, your community and the world. You may even want to become engaged in our initiatives.

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Thank you for your realizing the importance of Positive Peace.

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