Many educational and social events are coming up on our District calendar to enable you to increase your knowledge of Rotary, and to benefit from a greater understanding of the object of rotary: the development of acquaintance, the respect for individual professions, the advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace, all to enhance the ideal of service!
Please consider the following as you make plans for the next several months: (click on the event to learn more!)
Finally, to prepare for Peacebuilder events throughout this time, please take the online course on Positive. Peace at: https://www.positivepeace.academy/rotary
The York East Rotary Club announced the recipients of its annual grant awards totaling $10,200 at its recent ceremony, continuing its tradition of supporting critical community programs. This year's beneficiaries included Veterans Gold Star Memorial Gardens, Byrnes Health Education Center, Veterans Helping Hand, and Mr. Sandy's Homeless Veterans Fund, with each organization expressing their gratitude and outlining plans for utilizing the funds to further their important missions. During the award ceremony, representatives from the selected organizations spoke passionately about how the Rotary Club’s generosity would be used to benefit veterans and advance health education within the community.
Gold Star Gardens was granted a portion of the funds to help maintain and enhance the memorial space dedicated to local veterans. The funds will be used to update landscaping, repair monuments, and create a more welcoming environment for families and veterans to honor those who have served.
Byrnes Health Education Center, an organization committed to improving health literacy and education in the region, will use its grant to fund new ceiling fans in the great hall. This initiative will support youth health education, covering important topics such as mental health, nutrition, and substance abuse prevention.
Veterans Helping Hand, a community organization providing resources to veterans in need, plans to utilize the Rotary's grant to bolster its outreach program. The funding will assist veterans with job placement, emergency financial assistance, and accessing health care services, ensuring they have the support needed to transition back into civilian life.
Mr. Sandy's Homeless Veterans Fund, known for its work with homeless veterans, received a portion of the grant to maintain its shelter services. These funds will help provide housing for veterans facing homelessness, with the ultimate goal of helping them find permanent housing Speaking at the ceremony, the incoming president, Kris Pollick, shared the importance of continuing the club’s mission of "service above self" and the pivotal role that these grants play in making a lasting impact on the community.
Pictured: Sandi Walker, Veteran’s Helping Hand: Chris Izzo, Grant Committee Chair: Lyndsey Mackie, Byrnes Health Education
The Rotary Leadership Institute is an opportunity to meet with other Rotarians, share experiences, and learn new skills to take back to your club. You don't have to be in the leadership chain to benefit from this institute. If you want to learn more about this wonderful organization that we call Rotary, and find out what you can actually do to start changing the world, put attendance on your schedule.
When Can I Attend RLI? - Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Central Penn College (600 Valley Road, Summerdale, PA 17093).
What is the Cost to attend RLI? - Rotary Clubs should pay for their members to attend RLI. The cost is $125 per Rotarian to attend.
What is RLI? - A leadership and development program to strengthen Rotary Clubs through education, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas among its future leaders. A three-part curriculum facilitated by experienced, trained faculty members engaging participants through open discussion, problem solving and creative role-play.
What will I learn at RLI? - More about Rotary, The Rotary Foundation, Membership, Ethics, Service Projects, Communications, Strategic Planning and Analysis. You’ll also make new friends and enjoy fellowship and networking opportunities.
Course Levels: Parts I, II, III and Graduate (Capturing the Value of our Impact)
Where can I find more information about RLI? www.rlinea.org.
As things can happen, we’ve had a small challenge with the Foundation Dinner! The original hotel is not able to host us, so, we’ve rolled with it! New date – and a new venue. Our dinner will be November 9th at the Gettysburg Hotel, a beautiful setting to celebrate all we’ve accomplished in the 2023-2024 Rotary year.
Please join us at One Lincoln Square on the 9th, starting with a cash bar at 4:45 p.m. After enjoying a bit of fellowship, we’ll enjoy a pleasant meal and then hear about the fabulous projects done in 2023-2024. We’ll feature a project or two and distribute Rotary Foundation awards.
The cost to attend is $65 per person. Registration will CLOSE on November 1 at 12:00 Noon.
AGENDA:
4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. - Cash bar/Networking
5:45 p.m. - Welcome and YE Parade of Flags
6:00 p.m. - Dinner
7:15 p.m. Formal Program and 2023-2024 Rotary Foundation Awards
The District Learning Assembly is a chance for everyone to be inspired and learn more about how to make your club a success and for you to have an amazing year. It is relevant for all Club officers, leaders, and Rotarians to have the opportunity to increase their Rotary knowledge. We will be offering two tracks - you can decide if you want to attend the "Newer Rotarian" track or the "Experienced Rotarian" track based on your level of Rotary knowledge!
You will depart with an in depth understanding of topics such as member experience, service projects and fundraising (TRF and Club).
Join us Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Messiah University (One College Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA) in Boyer Hall.
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
The Rotary Club of Harrisburg's largest fundraiser is on Saturday, October 12th from 9:00 AM to Noon. The 26th Annual Pancake Breakfast is held at the John Harris Harrisburg High School (2451 Market Street, Harrisburg- enter through the new Gymnasium) of the Harrisburg School District. Our presenting sponsor is Peggy Grove. Proceeds go to the Harrisburg Rotary Foundation for the Harrisburg School District homeless student initiative and the Rotary College Scholarships. We really need the support to make this a successful day. Hope to see fellow Rotarians from other clubs here to share in the Magic of Rotary!
Dear Rotarians,
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