“It is a tragic and sad time for the people of Ukraine and the world. At Rotary, we are deeply concerned by the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and the escalating loss of life and humanitarian hardship there. Continued military action against Ukraine will not only devastate the region, but also risk spreading tragic consequences across Europe and the world. As one of the world’s largest humanitarian organizations, we have made peace the cornerstone of our global mission. We join the international community in calling for an immediate cease fire, withdrawal of Russian forces, and a restoration of diplomatic efforts to resolve this conflict through dialogue. In the past decade, Rotary clubs in Ukraine, Russia and nearby countries have transcended national differences and have actively engaged in peace-building projects to promote goodwill and to marshal assistance for the victims of war and violence. Today, our thoughts are with our fellow Rotary members and others in Ukraine coping with these tragic events. Rotary International will do everything in its power to bring aid, support and peace to the region.” Rotary International, 25-Feb-2022
As one of the world’s largest humanitarian organizations, Rotary has made peace the cornerstone of our global mission. We are deeply concerned about the Ukraine crisis and need your help.
Rotary is made up of people of action, especially in difficult times. In response to the deepening refugee crisis, The Rotary Foundation Trustees have decided to prioritize contributions made to the Disaster Response Fund until 30 April 2022 to support disaster response grants for districts affected by these events. These expedited disaster response grants can be used to supply water, food, medicine, shelter, and clothing.
Half a million people have fled Ukraine and are in dire need of emergency aid. The United Nations estimates that number of refugees could grow to as many as 5 million people displaced. Rotary clubs in Europe and around the world have stepped up their relief work, some working on the ground to help displaced families.
With your donation to our Disaster Response Fund, we can support communities and help rebuild lives during this tragic time.
Sincerely,
John Germ Trustee Chair, 2021-22 The Rotary Foundation
Stand with Ukraine on the PA Capitol in Harrisburg on Saturday, March 12th from Noon – 2 PM. This event is being co-hosted by Mariia Anosova, a past Rotary Inbound Exchange Student from Ukraine who was hosted by the Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg North. The event is posted on facebook at. https://fb.me/e/2fUsHNMB7 Registration is not necessary.
ROTARY 4-WAY TEST ESSAY CONTEST DEADLINE IS APPROACHING. This is a reminder for those clubs participating in, or thinking about participating in, the Rotary 4-Way Test Essay Contest. Your club's winning essay is due to be submitted to the district office no later than March 11, 2022. This year's essay topic is "Is it the Truth? How I Define What is True in my Life." Full details about the contest can be found on the District Website: https://www.rotary7390.org/page/four-way-test-essay-contest and please feel free to contact Steve Grubb with any questions at stevengrubb@comcast.net. We look forward to reading your club's winning essay!
The CDC released new COVID-19 safety guidance on 2/25/22. Guidance is now dictated in part on COVID-19 hospitalization rates in combination with cases. Indoor mask wearing is recommended in counties with high community levels. All counties in the district are currently at a low or medium level. Regardless of community level, masks should be worn in individuals who are high risk for contracting severe disease or who have people in their household who may be high risk. Vaccinations including boosters are still highly encouraged to keep yourself and others at low risk for contracting and transmitting COVID-19. Find out your COVID-19 Community Level by going to: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html
As of 2/24/22 the counties of District 7390 are categorized as follows:
Adams - low
Cumberland - medium
Dauphin - medium
Lancaster - low
Lebanon - medium
Perry - medium
York - low
What Prevention Steps Should You Take Based on Your COVID-19 Community Level?
The highly engaging 2/19 PRE-PETS Conflict Resolution Session featuring Nabil Oudeh is now on the rotary7390 You Tube Channel at https://youtu.be/i9fUBF0WNVU
Barry Buckingham, President of the Rotary Club of Colonial Park follows Nabil in Session 2 highlighting success stories from his club: https://youtu.be/ZS7D4RHBsKg
The last session is a special feature for President Elects on how to prepare for your year. https://youtu.be/YgFvFxcQY24
Mid-Atlantic PETS Training Recordings from our hybrid session taking place 2/24 -26 will be made available in the future to not only President Elects but any Rotarian in the District. Stay tuned for an update once the recordings are finalized and made available.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR A PRESIDENT ELECT PICNIC AT ADAMS COUNTY WINERY!
On Saturday, June 11, Noon – 3 PM, all Club President Elects are invited to a FREE picnic hosted at Adams County Winery, 531 Peach Tree Rd, Orrtanna, PA hosted by DGE Juliet and the District Leadership Team. This is a family event so bring the kids and partners for a fun OUTDOOR gathering to make new friends, get energized about your year ahead, and celebrate warm weather and a time of connection at long last!Food for grilling and beverages will be provided. Wine and beer will be available for purchase from the winery! Register at:https://rotary7390.org/event/president-elect-picnic/
Special thanks are extended to PDG John Kramb and the owner of Adams County Winery for donating the space.
The District Governor and Club President Installation is happening Thursday, June 23rd from 6 PM – 8:30 PM at the Lodge at Liberty Forge, Mechanicsburg. This will be a CASUAL event with an outdoor cocktail hour. Stay tuned for Registration Information!
“Rotary District 7390 Club Presidents 2022-2023” LinkedIn Group: DGE Juliet has formed a LinkedIn group for 2022-2023 D7390 Club Presidents. This group will be a way for current President Elects to connect with one another, offer support, share best practices, and stay informed from District Leadership about the latest District and RI news both during their time as President Elects and as Presidents in the 2022-2023 Rotary Year. Look for the group on LinkedIn and submit a request to join!
We were honored to have Mike Grandy, former president of Red Lion Controls, be our guest at our weekly meeting. Mike was born in the United Kingdom, and started his career as a freelance developer of computer games. From the games world, he moved into industrial software development via a path that is too complex to explain. He worked on some of the very first Human-Machine Interface products as far back as 1986, and can thus honestly claim to be one of the few people in the world with nearly 30 years' experience in this field. Mike's path took him through a series of start-ups in the late eighties and early nineties, to the founding of a company called Paradigm Controls in 1993, where he was responsible for the development of the software and firmware for a range of operator interface terminals. Paradigm caught the eye of Red Lion Controls, and was acquired by Red Lion Controls in 1996. Mike continued to run the company in the UK until moving to the United States in July 1999 to join Red Lion in Pennsylvania as Vice President of Engineering. Five months later, Mike was promoted to President at the age of 31.
Now Mike has his own consulting firm and helps to promote the manufacturing industry for the Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association. The Association is a statewide nonprofit trade organization representing the manufacturing sector in Pennsylvania’s public policy process. Headquartered just steps from the state capitol in Harrisburg, PMA works to improve Pennsylvania’s ability to compete with other states for investment, jobs, and economic growth. The pandemic has changed so many things about the world we live in today especially the labor market where continuing education and manufactory opportunities are extremely important. PMA along with their public support partners including K-12 educators, community colleges, workforce development boards, economic development organizations are tackling a range of issues including improving the workforce pipeline, aligning training with industry needs, improving infrastructure, addressing regulatory barriers or facilitating business-to-business networking. The agenda is to change the image of manufacturing to high tech, high pay and a lifelong challenging career.
These are strange times, but it is time to compete!
The 3rd annual Capital City Corn Hole Challenge is on! Come and compete, revel in the competition, and celebrate the opportunity to support the community while having a good time!
On Saturday March 26, 2022, the Rotary Club of Harrisburg Keystone will hold its 3rd Annual Capital City Cornhole Classic at Appalachian Brewing Company in Harrisburg. This indoor tournament will be a fun way to break cabin fever, compete with and against friends, and raise money to support our local community. Join us from 11:00 to 4:00!
Be safe and all our best, Rotary Club of Harrisburg Keystone
On April 24th starting at 12pm (with 11am pre-registration), the 5K Run for Education organized by the Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg North will be taking place at the Panther Prowl, an event organized by the East Pennsboro Panther Foundation and East Pennsboro High School Track Team at the East Pennsboro High School Track in Enola, PA. The One Mile Color Fun Run for kids begins at 1pm and will feature a Color run through obstacles. There will be medals for top female and male runners in the 5K Run for Education and medals for ages groups in the One Mile Color Fun Run. Proceeds from the 5K Run for Education will go for sponsorships for deserving seniors in the East Pennsboro High, Cumberland Valley High and Cumberland-Perry Vocational Techincal schools. Proceeds from the One Mile Color Fun Event will benefit the East Pennsboro Panther Foundation and East Pennsboro High School Track Team. Medals will be given for best times by sex and age group at the both 5K Run and One Mile Color Fun Run
Where: East Pennsboro High School Track, 425 Shady Lane, Enola
When: In person registration begins at 11am, the 5K Run for Education is at noon and the One Mile Color Fun Run at 1pm on April 24th (Sunday)
The highly engaging 2/19 PRE-PETS Conflict Resolution Session featuring Nabil Oudeh is now on the rotary7390 You Tube Channel at 
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR A PRESIDENT ELECT PICNIC AT ADAMS COUNTY WINERY!
“Rotary District 7390 Club Presidents 2022-2023” LinkedIn Group: DGE Juliet has formed a LinkedIn group for 2022-2023 D7390 Club Presidents. This group will be a way for current President Elects to connect with one another, offer support, share best practices, and stay informed from District Leadership about the latest District and RI news both during their time as President Elects and as Presidents in the 2022-2023 Rotary Year. Look for the group on LinkedIn and submit a request to join!
We were honored to have Mike Grandy, former president of Red Lion Controls, be our guest at our weekly meeting. Mike was born in the United Kingdom, and started his career as a freelance developer of computer games. From the games world, he moved into industrial software development via a path that is too complex to explain. He worked on some of the very first Human-Machine Interface products as far back as 1986, and can thus honestly claim to be one of the few people in the world with nearly 30 years' experience in this field. Mike's path took him through a series of start-ups in the late eighties and early nineties, to the founding of a company called Paradigm Controls in 1993, where he was responsible for the development of the software and firmware for a range of operator interface terminals. Paradigm caught the eye of Red Lion Controls, and was acquired by Red Lion Controls in 1996. Mike continued to run the company in the UK until moving to the United States in July 1999 to join Red Lion in Pennsylvania as Vice President of Engineering. Five months later, Mike was promoted to President at the age of 31.
On April 24th starting at 12pm (with 11am pre-registration), the 5K Run for Education organized by the Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg North will be taking place at the Panther Prowl, an event organized by the East Pennsboro Panther Foundation and East Pennsboro High School Track Team at the East Pennsboro High School Track in Enola, PA. The One Mile Color Fun Run for kids begins at 1pm and will feature a Color run through obstacles. There will be medals for top female and male runners in the 5K Run for Education and medals for ages groups in the One Mile Color Fun Run. Proceeds from the 5K Run for Education will go for sponsorships for deserving seniors in the East Pennsboro High, Cumberland Valley High and Cumberland-Perry Vocational Techincal schools. Proceeds from the One Mile Color Fun Event will benefit the East Pennsboro Panther Foundation and East Pennsboro High School Track Team. Medals will be given for best times by sex and age group at the both 5K Run and One Mile Color Fun Run.png)
