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District Bus Trip to RI Headquarters - March 2024!

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Rotary Presidential Theme to be Eliminated Starting in 2025-2026

The long history of a Rotary International President launching a theme for their presidential year is going away in 2025-2026. This decision was made by the RI Board of Directors at their October 2023 Meeting. (Read the details of decisions from that meeting here.)
 
The rationale behind the decision is based on the importance of standardizing branding and communications. The presidential themes were to be used only for internal communications to motivate Rotary members. However, too many clubs and districts used the theme as a logo to promote Rotary projects and events to the public. Additionally, the themes changed every year, and some clubs and districts preferred promoting a past theme over the current theme due to personal preference. This causes confusion with helping the public understand the focus of Rotary and what we stand for. 
 
Meanwhile, the 2024-2025 Rotary Theme for RI President Elect Stephanie Urchick will be announced next week on Monday January 9th as part of the International Assembly being held in Orlando Florida which focuses on education for 2024-2025 District Governors including our own DGE Paul Thompson. Go to the Rotary International Website to get the latest news on the launch of the theme and more!

Grow Rotary by Learning Best Practices from District 7620!

The District Membership Committee is pleased to host another educational opportunity where clubs can learn best practices for growing and retaining members.   On Tuesday January 23rd at 6:30 PM a 30-minute presentation followed by time for questions will feature three speakers from District 7620 which is located in the Washington DC area. 
 
You MUST pre-register for the meeting to receive the Zoom link. Click here to register! 
 
The presentation will be recorded and posted on the District 7390 You Tube Channel for On Demand viewing. 
 
We are grateful to the panel of speakers representing District 7620: 
Marilyn Nevy Cruz  
D7620 Assistant Governor (Area 7)
D7620 Youth Services Chair  
Past President, Rotary Club and Rotaract Clubs of Washington, D.C.
Charter member, RI Membership Society, Gold Level
Honored at RI Convention Service Above Self Reception for sponsoring 72 members in her Rotary career.
Member, Rotary Club of Washington, D.C. 
 
Pallavi Gowda, DO, MHA
Rotary Club of Potomac Passport, President, https://potomacpassportrc.org
Rotary Club of Potomac, Past President  https://rotaryclubofpotomac.org/     
Rotary Action Group - Mental Health Initiatives (RAGMHI), Board       
Rotary Action Group  Against Slavery (RAGAS)- Ambassador
Rotary Fellowship of Military Veterans- Member
 
 
Justin Saltzman
2021-2022 President, RC of Frederick

Risk Management

The U.S. Rotary Club & District Liability Insurance Program provides U.S. Rotary clubs and districts and Rotaract clubs with commercial general liability insurance and directors & officers/employment practices liability insurance, subject to policy terms and conditions.
 
The Rotary Risk Management team would like to inform you that effective 1 January 2024, the insurance broker of the U.S. Rotary Club & District Liability Insurance Program ("U.S. Club Program") is now the Hylant Group.
 
Click HERE and view a short video about the Hylant Group and instructions on how to navigate the new portal ("U.S. Rotary Insurance Portal").
 

"How does this impact me and my club?"

  • The U.S. Club Program continues to provide commercial general liability insurance and directors & officers/employment practices liability insurance to U.S. Rotary clubs and districts and Rotaract clubs.
  • The Hylant Group has created the U.S. Rotary Insurance Portal and designated Client Service Specialists who will assist with inquiries pertaining to the U.S. Club Program.
  • Please see the U.S. Rotary Insurance Portal, where you can fill out a certificate of insurance and review documents, forms, and other materials:
U.S. Rotary Insurance Portal: rotary.hylant.com
Password: Rotary1905 Email: rotary@hylant.com Phone: (419) 259-2710
 
The Hylant Group's Client Service Specialists are available to assist you and your club Monday-Friday and here are their business hours by time zone:
 
Eastern: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Central: 7:30 AM-3:30 PM
Mountain: 6:30 AM-2:30 PM
Pacific: 5:30 AM-1:30 PM
 
Insurance Broker
Risk Management
 
 
Hylant Group
 
Julita  Brzozowska, Risk Manager
Carol Dietz, Risk Management Senior Specialist
Jacob Kolar, Insurance & Risk Management Analyst
Ann Berdahl, Claims & Insurance Manager
1-419-259-2710
1-847-424-5394
1-847-424-
1-847-866-
1-847-866-3125
5245
3138
 
 

York Rotary Foundation Invites Scholarship Applicants

 
The York Rotary Foundation, the charitable arm of the Rotary Club of York, announces $46,000 in college scholarships available for York City and York County students for 2024.  Scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors, those currently in college, and non-traditional students enrolling later in life.
 
Students wishing to apply for York Rotary Scholarships can learn more about the criteria for each scholarship and begin the online application process by visiting www.YorkRotary.org/Page/Scholarships.  Application deadline is March 15, 2024. Questions on applying or about the online application should be directed to Michelle Richwine, Scholarship Coordinator, at mrichwine@tfec.org.
 
Scholarships Available:
  • Non-Traditional Student Scholarship – one-time $3,000 scholarship – York County students enrolled later in life in technical or trade school, college or university
  • “Service Above Self” Scholarship – two-year $3,000 scholarship – high academic achievement and community service for college junior
  • Bush Scholarship – four-year $1,200 scholarship – high academic achievement
  • Mangold Scholarship – four-year $1,250 scholarship – high academic achievement
  • Kranich Scholarship – one-year $2,200 scholarship – any area of study
  • Diehl Scholarship – one-year $1,200 scholarship – Engineering major with a preference for York City students
  • Smith Scholarship – one-year $3,000 scholarship – Agriculture major
  • Kahley Scholarship – one-year $1,000 scholarship – Music major with a preference for William Penn or York Suburban
  • Hayes Scholarship – one-year $3,200 scholarship – Equine studies major for college junior, senior or graduate student
  • Wagman Scholarship – one-year $2,300 scholarship – Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at York College for college junior or senior
  • Rosenmiller Scholarship- one-year $1,500 scholarship – Health Care major
Thanks to the generous support of Club members, York Rotary Scholarships have been established to reward the academic success, community service, and student determination of York residents attending college, university, technical or trade school.

New Year's Resolution - Participate in the District 7390 Speech & Essay Contests!

 
As we enter 2024, the March 15, 2024 deadline for speech and essay contest contestants in this year’s District 7390 4-Way Test Speech and Essay Contests is fast approaching. Celebrate Rotary’s 4-Way Test by engaging with high school students in your local communities!
 
All the information about both contests can be found here. On this page, you can find rules, information, guidelines, suggested timelines and prize information which will help your club organize and hold its own contests. Please note that your club’s winning entries must be submitted to the District by March 15. 
 
The essay contest features a brand new prompt – The Importance of Community Service to my Life, while the speech contest has no specific prompt other than that the speech focus on the 4-Way Test.
 
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.
Upcoming Events
Rotary International Assembly for DGE
Orlando
Jan 07, 2024 7:30 AM –
Jan 11, 2024 12:00 PM
 
Grant Committee Meeting
Zoom
Jan 08, 2024
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
 
YE - STEP Interviews
Zoom
Jan 08, 2024
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
YE - STEP Interviews
Zoom
Jan 10, 2024
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
York-North Official Visit
Four Points Sheraton
Jan 11, 2024
7:20 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Governor Line Meeting
Zoom
Jan 11, 2024
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
YE - Harrisburg Overnight
Tenny Home
Jan 13, 2024 10:00 AM –
Jan 14, 2024 4:00 PM
 
District Finance Committee Meeting
Zoom
Jan 15, 2024
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM
 
2026-2027 DG Interviews
PA Trauma Systems Foundation
Jan 16, 2024
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Four Way Test Speech Contest Committee Meeting
Zoom
Jan 17, 2024
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
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