To those of you who have not yet signed up for this year's Conference, the final deadline is March 7.
Please plan to be part of this major Multi-District Conference at the Hershey Lodge on April 4-6, with a Saturday-only option on April 5. This is an opportunity to experience the true meaning and reach of Rotary, as the Conference resembles the huge RI Global Conventions that occur once each year. It will surely be a memorable event for all who attend!
The overall Conference theme is international understanding and peace, but there will also be treatment of the environment and many other topics of note.
Attendees will hear from remarkable speakers and inspiring Rotary leaders and change-makers: 🎤 Barry Rassin – Past RI President & Rotary Foundation Chair 🎤 Chris Etienne – RI Director, Zones 28 & 32
🎤 John Lawn - CEO of Hershey Entertainment and Hershey Rotarian 🎤 Peace Fellows Linda Low, and Moh Eid, and Harrisburg Rotarian Hagir Elsheikh.
There will be continuous opportunities to enjoy fun and fellowship with several meals, receptions and breakout sessions: 🍫🎉 ✅ Dueling Pianos & DJ 🎹🎧 ✅ House of Friendship with dozens of exhibitors🤝 ✅ Youth Exchange Parade & 4 Way Test Speech Contest 🎤🏆
Please join hundreds of fellow Rotarians from 4 PA and NJ Districts.
I hope to see you at the Conference, one of only a few occasions each year for us to come together as a District and share our unique Rotary relationships!
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.
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