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: Clubrunner, Membership Engagement, Rotary's Positive Peace Program 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.
Join us Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Messiah University (One University Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA) in Boyer Hall.
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!
On February 20, 2025, Hector Ortiz, Past District Governor and Positive Peace Activator for North America and the Caribbean, presented at the Rotary Club of Lancaster Sunrise about the Positive Peace framework and ways Rotarians could be involved in creating Positive Peace.
Hector expressed his gratitude to Lancaster Sunrise Club President Patricia Savage for her invitation to speak and to raise awareness and educate Rotarians on the various methods for fostering Positive Peace within local communities.
During his presentation, Hector met Megan, the Lancaster Sunrise Student of the Month, who was recognized for her school achievements. Hector remarked on Megan's dedication to promoting Positive Peace within her school, expressing his admiration for her efforts.
Furthermore, Hector commended the Lancaster Sunrise Club's plan to install a Peace Pole at Manheim High School in April. He reminded all Rotary Clubs of his commitment to present the Positive Peace framework and collaborate on initiatives that support the Rotary and Institute for Economics and Peace Partnership.
The Rotary Clubs of Mechanicsburg-North, District 7390 Passport, Yellow Breeches, and West Shore hosted and sponsored a very successful RMB networking event on February 13 supported by venue sponsor the Joseph T Simpson Public Library and event sponsors Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation of Mechanicsburg and State College, Mother Hubbard’s Custom Cabinetry and McKonly & Asbury CPAs and Business Advisors. Attendance by Rotarians and guests was in the high 20s or lower 30s and represented some 13 district clubs. District Committee member for the Mechanicsburg Area PDG John Anthony did a great job running the meeting and introducing a new, dynamic way of Rotarians pitching their business or non-profit that of speed networking. District Governor Paul Thompson attended the meeting and was very impressed by the energy in the room. Well done all!
The York East Rotary Club presented a check in the amount of $7,200 to the Rotary International Foundation. On October 21, 2024, the York East Rotary Club and the Victory Athletic Association joined forces to raise $7,200 for the "Pints for Polio" campaign, a global initiative dedicated to eradicating polio. This successful fundraiser demonstrated the power of local organizations in making a significant impact on worldwide health efforts. Since launching its Polio Plus program in 1985, Rotary International has been a leading force in the battle against polio, working alongside the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The funds raised from this event will support vaccination programs, public awareness campaigns, and other critical initiatives aimed at eliminating polio in the few remaining countries where it persists. With only a handful of polio cases still reported worldwide, contributions like those from the York East Rotary Club and the Victory Athletic Association bring the world one step closer to achieving a polio-free future. Their commitment reflects the community’s dedication to global health and the Rotary’s long-standing mission to serve others.
Pictured: Left to right: Tim Koller, Nate Tile, Chris Izzo, Greg Kern and Wendy Keesee
The Rotary Club of York recognized ten club members for their Paul Harris Fellow giving achievements to The Rotary Foundation at the February 12th weekly club meeting.
Pictured from L-R are: Bill Hartman, Chair, Global Rotary Foundation; Jan Wolgamuth; Jules Tolbert; PP Jackie Summers; John Ulrich; Sam Willman; Bill Hunter; and John Eyster, Vice-Chair, Global Rotary Foundation. Not pictured: Ann Anstadt, BJ Fegely, George Hummel, and John Olkowski.
This event will include District 7430, 7390, 7490 and 7410, providing a wonderful opportunity for celebration, inspiration and fellowship. Not only will you enjoy the Conference but you will have access to a large range of family-friendly activities while here!
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY and FEEL THE MAGIC!!!
Total Conference registration is $375. Just want to attend on Saturday? Saturday ONLY registration is $200.
Posted by Al Sykes, Preserve Planet Earth Chair, Rotary Club of York
The Rotary Club of York’s Preserve Planet Earth Committee was initiated 35 or more years ago as the “Recycling Committee” to help members understand the state’s new edicts on recycling. We’ve greatly expanded our mission since then, but we have not lost our interest in recycling.
We distributed, to the club and other organizations, a list of places in York that accept material that can be recycled and we are working on a list of people and places that will repair stuff. Surely, every club can generate their own list. Google or your local waste management company can provide much information, but the list makes it easier. The picture is of our group collecting plastic waste to take to CRDC, a relatively new industry in York, that converts all plastic into building block material which can be used for and is superior to river sand in concrete and concrete block.
Email details of your club’s environmental projects to Enviro7390@gmail.com so the District Environmental Committee can share them in the newsletter and elsewhere.
The next New Member Orientations isMay 7th at 7:30pm. It will NOT be recorded. Only “live” sessions will be done this year. These session is being offered by the Zone as a first step in the Rotary Club orientation process. Veteran Rotarians who need a “refresher” are also welcome. Learn about the history and impact of Rotary with attendees from throughout the eastern United States, Canada and Bermuda! No registration is necessary. Just click on this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87549109596?pwd=UzdvHBSXX6iVlmF2TRTa3hQjHNTuns.1
District Learning Assembly Membership Engagement Session
On Saturday, March 15th from 7:30 AM to Noon at Messiah College our District will be hosting a District Learning Assembly. One of the sessions that can be selected by participants is focused on Member Engagement. This interactive session will feature representatives from the Rotary Clubs of York, Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg-North and West Shore, who will share successes and failures of engaging their members. Topics will include club dues, leadership development, new member orientation, member recognition, and service engagement. Thank you to the following panelists who have agreed to speak:
Rotary Club of York – Chris Topf, Membership Engagement Chair
Rotary Club of Harrisburg – Scott Stevens, Club President
Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg-North – John Robinson, Membership Chair
In preparation for this session Club Presidents and President Elects will receive a brief survey asking them about their club dues structure. The results will be shared in blinded fashion at the session. To see the full agenda and register go HERE.
District Membership Committee
The next meeting of the District Membership Committee will take place on Tuesday, February 25th at 7 PM. New members are always welcome, including guests who would like to seek advice from the committee on membership strategies. Contact PDG Juliet for meeting information at DGJuliet2022@qrpc.com
PDG Juliet Altenburg, District Membership Chair
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