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Annual Rotary Foundation Dinner

 

The District 7390 Annual Rotary Foundation dinner was held Saturday, November 9 at the beautiful and historic Hotel Gettysburg. Foundation recognitions from the 2023-2024 Rotary year were handed out after dinner and a video of projects from the 2023-2024 Rotary year was also viewed. 

Highest total Rotary Foundation Giving during the 2023-2024 Rotary year: Hanover, York, Lancaster
 

Highest annual fund giving during the 2023-2024 Rotary year: York, Lancaster, Mechanicsburg-North
 

Highest annual fund per capita giving in the 2023-2024 Rotary year: Mechanicsburg-North, York, York-East
 

100% FOUNDATION GIVING CLUBS
This recognition is given to clubs in which every dues paying member contributes a minimum of $25 to the Rotary Foundation, and the average contribution is at least $100 per capita to any Rotary Foundation gift designation. The following Clubs achieved this recognition: Carlisle-Sunrise, Hanover, Harrisburg-Keystone, Mechanicsburg-North, Northern Lebanon County, Palmyra, The Yellow Breeches, West Shore
 

EVERY ROTARIAN, EVERY YEAR CLUBS (EREY)
This recognition is given to clubs in which every dues paying member contributes a minimum of $25 to the Annual Fund, and the Annual Fund per capita giving is at least $100. The following Clubs received this recognition during the 2023-2024 Rotary year: Carlisle-Sunrise, Hanover, Harrisburg-Keystone, Northern Lebanon County, Palmyra, The Yellow Breeches
 

Global Grant Service Streamers were presented to the following Clubs: Carlisle – Blue Streamer for Water & Sanitation in Togo, Carlisle-Sunrise – Blue Streamer for Water & Sanitation in Togo, Lancaster – Red Streamer for Disease Prevention & Treatment in Zambia, York-East – Red Streamer for Disease Prevention & Treatment in Zambia.
 

The following Clubs received a certificate of appreciation for their financial support to the End Polio Now: Countdown to History Campaign during the 2023-2024 Rotary year. Each club contributed at least $1500 to Rotary’s Polio Eradication efforts: Carlisle, Carlisle-Sunrise, Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Hershey, Lancaster, Lancaster-Hempfield, Lancaster-Sunrise, Mechanicsburg-North, Palmyra, Paradise, The Yellow Breeches, York, and York-East
 

During the 2023-2024 Rotary year, Rotary D7390 became a Global Peacebuilding District. This was accomplished by donations from generous Rotarians and Rotary Clubs. The following individuals and Clubs were recognized for their donations to the Peacebuilding Effort: Mary Brunski (Carlisle), Joel Hillison (Carlisle), Fred Gellert (Carlisle-Sunrise), Glen Bootay (Elizabethtown), Anna-Mae Kobbe (Gettysburg), Tom Jones (Hershey), Jim Gainer (Hershey), Ed Hauck (Lancaster), Steve Bell (Lancaster-Sunrise), Steph Acri (Mechanicsburg-North), Rob & Juliet Altenburg (Mechanicsburg-North), Dave Getz (Mechanicsburg-North), Danika Dallam (York-North), Kim March (York-North), The Rotary Clubs of Lancaster, West Shore & York. 

New Major Donors were also recognized for their giving achievements during the 2023-2024 Rotary year. 

Pictured L-R: Nigel & Colleen Foundling (Northern Lebanon County), Jill & Tom McCracken (York)

 

Participate in the District 7390 Speech and Essay Contests!

Celebrate Rotary’s 4-Way Test by engaging with high school students in your local communities!  The March 7, 2025 deadline for your club’s entries in this year’s District 7390 4-Way Test Speech and Essay Contests is fast approaching.  If you have not already started planning your contests, now is a great time to start.
 
All of the information about both contests can be found at https://www.rotary7390.org/page/four-way-test-speech-contest.  At this page, you can find rules, information, guidelines, suggested timelines and prize information which will help your club organize and hold its own contests, with your club’s winning entries being submitted to the District Contest by March 7.  Both contests ask students to either speak or write about how the 4-Way Test can impact their everyday life.
 
The Speech and Essay Contest Committee stands ready to serve as a valuable resource to your club.  Please contact Mike Handshew (mrhandshew@gmail.com)for questions about the speech contest and Steve Grubb, (stevengrubb@comcast.net) regarding the essays.

New Member Orientation

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, 11/20 at 7:30 PM for a New Member Orientation hosted by Zones 28 and 32 on Zoom at this LINK! All are welcome!

Future Assistant Governor Workshop

Service Above Self MeetUp Group

Rotary District 7390 has a Service Above Self Meet Up Group! 
Join for free to expand the reach of your club events! 
 
District 7390 has a “Service Above Self” Meetup Group which is a way for clubs to post service activities, fundraisers, and other events.  Anyone can join our group at no cost regardless of Rotary status but only Rotarians are given the administrative rights to post activities which allow clubs to expand their reach!    See below for more information about this great way to connect with your community and learn more about what Rotary clubs throughout the District are hosting!
  • What is “meetup”?    Meetup is a social media platform that allows people who share interests to “meet up” together to engage in activities of interest.  District 7390 pays a monthly fee to maintain its Meetup group.
  • What are the advantages of advertising through a meetup group beyond other social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and twitter?
    • For members of the Service Above Self meetup:
      • Messages in your email inbox and through phone text message reminding you of events you signed up for.  Those reminders come on the day of the event and right after you signed up for the event.
      • The ability to query all events in a geographic locale regardless of your membership status in a meetup group running the event.  
    • For your club:
      • Great advertising for all your fundraisers and volunteer activities for both Rotarians and the public.
      • Notifies members of any changes in plans through the meetup site which sends the change to their email inbox. 
      • Informs you of other Rotary clubs holding events thus facilitating partnerships!
  • How do I become a member?   Go to https://www.meetup.com/Service-Above-Self/ and follow the prompts to join!
  • How do I post my club’s activities on the meetup site?   When you join make sure you indicate which Rotary club you are a member of.  A representative of District 7390 will then give you “event organizer” status that will allow you to post events.

2025 District Conference Registration NOW OPEN

District Conference - April 4-6, 2025

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 $325 until September 30, then registration will increase to $350. Just want to attend on Saturday? Saturday ONLY registration is $200. 
 
 
Friday, April 4
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Rotarian Check-In                                           
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Welcome Reception
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Opening Session & Dinner
 
Saturday, April 5
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.Plenary Session #1 - Peace
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Plenary #2 - Peace Fellowships
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Lunch with Keynote Speaker
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.District Sessions - Four-Way Test SPEECH Contest Finals and ESSAY Winner Presentation
5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.Major Donor Reception
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Dinner with Keynote Speaker
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Entertainment & Fundraiser with Dueling Pianos
9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Hospitality Suite with DJ
 
Sunday, April 6
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Breakfast & Speaker                                                                                                                     
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Memorial Service
10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Announcement of 2026 District Conference
10:30 a.m.Conference Officially Ends
 
Sponsorship Opportunities are also available! Click here to find more information! 
 
Upcoming Club Events

Carlisle Rotary Auction to Support Tomorrow's Neighbors

The Rotary Club of Carlisle and the Rotary Club of Carlisle-Sunrise will host their annual holiday dinner and auction on Friday, December 13th at the Carlisle Comfort Suites Hotel. The proceeds from this event as explained in the auction brochure (click here to download the brochure) will support the transportation needs of Tomorrow’s Neighbors, a Carlisle based nonprofit designed to ease the post-prison re-entry process.

Rotarians can support this auction in one of two ways. First, by donating an item by contacting the Auction Chair, Bill Blankmeyer at blankmeyer66@comcast.net or (717) 590-7229 and Marv Salsman at (717) 448-5374 or kmsals@comcast.net. Secondly, tax-deductible sponsorships can be made to support the auction. Checks should be made out to “Carlisle Rotary Club Foundation” and mailed to Carlisle Rotary Club, PO Box 301, Carlisle, PA 17013.
The Invisible Class - November 18
Upcoming Events
Northern Lebanon County Official Visit
Heisey's Diner
Nov 12, 2024
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Lebanon Official Visit
Lebanon Country Club - Sunroom
Nov 12, 2024
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Rotary Means Business - Hershey
Englewood Brewing
Nov 13, 2024
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Governor Line Meeting
Zoom
Nov 14, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
YE 2025-2026 Outbound Interviews
Zoom/Harrisburg
Nov 16, 2024 – Nov 17, 2024
 
Hershey Official Visit
Hershey Lodge
Nov 18, 2024
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Elizabethtown Official Visit
Moo-Duck Brewery
Nov 18, 2024
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
District Finance Committee Meeting
Zoom
Nov 18, 2024
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Hanover Official Visit
The Markets at Hanover
Nov 19, 2024
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Multi-District Pre-PETS
Zoom
Nov 19, 2024
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
 
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