Rotary International District 7390
John Kramb, Governor 2015-2016
March 2016
Water & Sanitation Month
Fellow Rotarians,
When you brushed your teeth today, you used more clean water in that short time than 83% of the world gets in a
month.
Or a life time.
It is easy for us Americans to take clean water for granted. Unless you live in Flint, you count on your tap water to
be filtered of harmful microbes, bacteria, and sediment. We get clean, good-tasting water every time we turn on the
tap.
But imagine, if you will, having to go to a river or pond or lake to get your water. Water that has been used upstream
for human and industrial waste. And that is all you have. Water that has pathogens. Filth. Excrement. Water that
causes disease and poor physical and mental development in growing children.
So then. We are Rotarians. What do we do? We can provide clean water throughout the world in the form of water
filters and clean wells. But the task is large. And we can do more.
Rotary has action groups centered around service. I encourage you to check out WASRAG. The Rotary Water and
Sanitation Rotary Action Group. Their website is http://www.wasrag.org/. They have projects that you can join. Or
your club can create its own clean water global grant. Maybe even use the District Governor's Global Grant Incentive. Rotarian James Good is our district's expert on this. You can reach him at [email protected], or dial 7741651.
Providing clean water is a great way to be a gift to the world.
Yours In Rotary Service,
John Kramb
DG 2015-2016
Inside this Issue:
Group Vocational Service Exchange, International Convention 2
District Training Assembly
3
Grant Training Seminar
4
Teacher Impact Awards Nomination Form
5
District Conference
6-7
Club Activity
8-9
Membership & Attendance Report, District Calendar
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GROUP VOCATIONAL SERVICE EXCHANGE
WITH D9640 AUSTRALIA
Pictured L-R: Zachary Zimmerman (York), Natalee Colon
(York), Christina Fultz (Carlisle), Jaime Arroyo (Lancaster)
and PDG Hector Ortiz, Team Leader (Harrisburg-Keystone)
Plans for the Group Vocational Service Exchange, with
D9640 in Australia, is underway. Their district is on the east coast and
consists of Gold Coast City and rural agriculture. Our Outbound team
arrives in Australia April 17th and returns on May 15th. The team consists of: Team Leader, PDG Hector Ortiz (PhD Professor, School of
Professional Studies, Central Penn College), along with Team Members: Jaime Arroyo (Mortgage Loan Officer, PNC Mortgage), Natalee
Colon (Human Resources Manager, York Water Company), Christina
Fultz (Life Skills Counselor, Valley Youth House), and Zachery Zimmerman (Facilities Manager, York County Library System).
The Inbound team will arrive in
our District on Saturday April
23rd and depart for home on Saturday May 21st. This all female team consist of: Team Leader Bronwyn “Bron” Lacy (Venue Management Officer City
of Gold Coast; previously a Detective with Queensland Police Service),
along with team members: Josephine “Jo” Bell (Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife at Stanthorpe Hospital), Renee Garske (Detective Sergeant
with Queensland Police Service, Child Abuse Unit), Caitlin Reid (Tourism
Officer, Tenterfield Visitor Information Centre), and Nadia Venzke
(Pharmacist, manager at Lucy Walker Pharmacy) Their presentation at District Conference is scheduled for Saturday May 7th at 1:45pm.
Pictured L-R: Renee Garske, Caitlin Reid,
Nadia Venzke, Bronwyn Lacy (Team Leader),
Josephine Bell.
If you are planning to attend the RI Convention, please send DG John an
email at [email protected]. We are planning a District 7390 Event!
The Rotary Foundation’s good works in the world are only limited by our imagination, actions and contributions.
EVERY ROTARIAN EVERY YEAR
July
August
September
October
November
District 7390 Rotary Foundation APF Goal: $172,220
$210,712
December
January
February
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April
May
June
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Our District Training Assembly is scheduled for Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg
(1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill). Registration and a hot breakfast buffet will be held from 7:30 a.m. until
8:30 a.m. The training sessions will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $30 per person and the day will
conclude at Noon.
All Rotarians in the District should attend this District Training Assembly. It will be helpful in building “esprit de
corps” in your Club. You have an important responsibility to teach our newer Rotary members the joys that
come from participating and providing service through Rotary.
The sessions during the morning will be fast-paced and interactive. They are designed to help us all as Club
and District leaders to plan for a great Rotary year. At the beginning of the District Training Assembly we will
also approve the 2016-2017 District budget.
A registration form is available on the next page of the newseltter. Please make any necessary copies. You
can also register and pay on-line at: http://rotary7390.org/event/3917e5d1-50b6-48cf-b01c-5ae630f64302/.
Deadline for registration is March 15, 2016.
Join us at District Training Assembly to learn more about Rotary Serving Humanity!
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GRANT TRAINING SEMINAR
Join us at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg
(1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill)
on THURSDAY, April 21, 2016. Cost is $30 per Rotarian!
The seminar will begin with registration and a buffet dinner from 5:30 p.m. until 6:15 p.m. The information session will begin promptly at 6:15 p.m. The seminar will conclude by 8:15 p.m.
This is the official Rotary Grant Training seminar that all Clubs must
receive to be certified to apply for either Global Grants or Club
Foundation Grants. This seminar will qualify your Club to apply for
any Grants in 2016-17. Another training session will be held in September 2016. You are only required to attend one of the trainings.
Please remember that attendance at a Grant Training Seminar is required within a year prior to
submitting an application for a Global Grant or a Club Foundation Grant. All Grants now require a
3-person committee. This should be a club expense for your entire grant committee to attend.
Please register your committee by April 8, 2016! Use the registration form below and mail with
payment to the District Office (515 South George Street, York, PA 17401) or register on-line.
DISTRICT 7390 GRANT TRAINING
SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM
Name: _________________________________ Club: ______________________________
E-mail: ________________________________ Phone: ______________________________
Cost: $30.00 per person Check # _____ Enclosed—Made Payable to: Rotary District 7390
Please register by April 8, 2016!
Send registrations and payment to the District 7390 Office:
515 South George Street, York, PA 17401-2723
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District Conference
Friday, May 6 and
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Lancaster Penn Square
Marriott
Whether you experienced the 1950s in person or have only heard about the dynamic decade through pop culture, the
2016 District Conference will take you there in spirit! Register today for an intergenerational learning experience with
the fun and flair of the 1950s.
Several educational workshops are nestled between dynamic and inspirational speakers; the Four Way Test
Speech contest finale; an on-site service project; and a special presentation from our Rotary International President’s
Representative.
A hands-on team building project will bring you together with people from different clubs, different backgrounds,
and different decades. Plus, your District Governor line up is competing in Rotary’s Got Talent and YOU get to help
pick the winner!
Conference Registration Form
Rotarian Name
Name for Badge
Club
Guest Name
Guest Name for Badge
Rotarian Street Address
City
Rotarian E-mail
Rotarian Phone
Zip
Pricing & Packages
Package Description
Pricing until 3/15:
Pricing 3/16 or after:
Total Due
Total Package (All plenaries & meals on Friday & Saturday) (Includes Governors Banq)
__ @ $225
__ @ $255
$_________
Friday All Day (All plenaries & meals on Friday ONLY!)
__ @ $100
__ @ $115
$_________
Friday Dinner (ONLY Dinner on Friday Evening)
__ @ $65
__ @ $70
$_________
Saturday All Day (All plenaries, meals & Governor’s Banq on Sat)
__ @ $125
__ @ $140
$_________
Governors Banquet ONLY
__ @ $70
__ @ $75
$_________
Meal Plans (Please check one)
__Regular __Gluten Free __Vegetarian __Vegan
Total Due: $_________
Checks should be made payable to Rotary District 7390 and mailed to Rotary District 7390, 515 South George Street, York, PA 17401
REGISTRATON DEADLINE: APRIL 20, 2016
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2016 District Conference Schedule of Events
Friday, May 6, 2016
10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:45 a.m.—1:30 p.m.
1:30—1:45 p.m.
1:45—2:45 p.m.
2:45—3:00 p.m.
3:00—4:00 p.m.
4:00—4:15 p.m.
4:15—5:00 p.m.
5:00—5:30 p.m.
5:30—6:30 p.m.
6:30—9:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 7, 2016
8:00—8:45 a.m.
8:45—9:45 a.m.
9:45—10:00 a.m.
10:00—11:30 a.m.
11:30—11:45 a.m.
11:45 a.m.—1:30 p.m.
1:30—1:45 p.m.
1:45—2:45 p.m.
2:45—3:00 p.m.
3:00—4:00 p.m.
4:00—4:15 p.m.
4:15—5:00 p.m.
5:00—6:00 p.m.
5:30—6:15 p.m.
6:00—7:00 p.m.
7:00—9:00 p.m.
Registration Opens
PDG Meeting
Opening Luncheon
Welcome by DG John Kramb
Introduction of Rotary International and District Leadership
Speaker: RI President’s Rep
Awards Presentations
Break
Plenary Session 1: Great Marshmallow Challenge—DGN Una Martone
Break
Plenary Session 2: Speaker Bob Musil
Break
Social Media Workshop with Dan Christ
Free Time
Reception with Cash Bar
Buffet Dinner Banquet
Speaker: Scott Harrison, Cure International
Awards Presentations
Rotary’s Got Talent Fundraiser
Breakfast Buffet
Plenary Session 3: “Confessions of a Membership Nerd” - Kristi Govertsen
Break
Four Way Test Speech Contest & Presentation of Essay Winner
Break
Luncheon
Speaker: Jody Silliker—”Toxic Charities”
Awards Presentations
Break
Plenary Session 5: Group Vocational Service Exchange and Youth Exchange
Break
Hands-On Service Project
Break
Plenary Session 6: Meetings That Work—DGN Una Martone
Free Time
Paul Harris Society, Major Donor Reception, Bequest Society & Benefactor Reception
(By Invitation Only)
Fifties Flashback Theme Reception with Cash Bar
(Come dressed in your best 1950’s attire!)
Governor’s Banquet
Speaker: RI President’s Rep
Awards
Announcement of “Rotary’s Got Talent” Winner
Entertainment
Announcement of 2017 District Conference—DGE Kevin Cogan
Closing Remarks by DG John Kramb
Want to spend the night at the hotel?
Please call the Lancaster Penn Square Marriott directly at 717-239-1600 and tell them you are with the Rotary District 7390 Conference. Our room rate is $149 per night. That rate is only good until April 15, 2016.
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EASTERN YORK COUNTY
The Club held its first ever awards program for individuals, small
business, large business/organizations within the Clubs area. The
committee head by Terry Wallace with committee members Mike
Wanbaugh and Sharon Stoner reviewed nominations based on the
following criteria: Voluntarily performing public service; community
outreach; humanity services and community activities that benefitted
Easter School District and/or surrounding communities.
 Individual Award Winners were: Phil Lehman, Richard Donnelly
and Ken Stoner
 Small Business Winners were: Russ D’Aiello
 Large Business Winners were: The Smith Foundation
At a recent meeting, Chris Miller, Chairperson for "Dollars for Scholars" spoke to the Club as to what the organization (Dollars for
Scholars) does and how the money is raised and received for Scholarships. The Club presented "Dollars for Scholars" a check for
$1500
GETTYSBURG
The Rotary Club of Gettysburg recently teamed up with the Adams County Young
Professionals to host a dodge ball tournament to support South Central Community
Action Programs. The first-year event raised $405 for SCCAP, which operates the
food pantry and homeless shelter in the Gettysburg area. Gettysburg Area Recreation
Authority donated the use of its multipurpose room and YWCA Gettysburg & Adams
County donated the use of its dodge balls, making it a community event with no overhead. Seven teams participated and all captains agreed to recruit another team for
next year’s event so the impact can be at least doubled.
HARRISBURG
The Rotary of Harrisburg’s 2015 Pancake Breakfast raised $15,000 for post-secondary education scholarships for Harrisburg School District seniors and to help provide essentials and
services for homeless students in the district. During the Monday, January 11, 2016 meeting,
district Superintendent Sybil Knight-Burney accepted the check. The annual Pancake Breakfast has grown to be the largest fund-raiser for the Rotary Club of Harrisburg. Over the past
four years, the event has raised more than $90,000 for students of the school district. Funds
are raised through event day tickets, corporate sponsorships, individual donations, and raffles.
Lawrence M. Means, who recently helped create a Rotaract club at Central Penn College,
From Left, Marion Alexander, Harriswas awarded the Robert D. Hanson Rotary Excellence
burg School District Superintendent
Award during the club’s Rotary Club of Harrisburg’s
Sybil Knight-Burney and Karen Paris.
meeting on January 11, 2016.
Means worked with the Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg North in establishing the college’s
Roteract, a Rotary Club initiative for 18-to-30-year-olds. Means, who recently retired as president and CEO of Rhodes Development Group, is an active volunteer with numerous groups in
addition to Rotary. He is on the boards of the Property Management Charitable Foundation, Bethesda Mission, Ecumenical Services, Downtown Harrisburg Improvement District and currently
L-R: PDG and Past President Janice
Black, Hanson award recipient
Lawrence M. Means, Club President
Betty Hungerford
is chair of Theatre Harrisburg. In addition to recognizing individuals who contribute selflessly to
the community, the annual presentation of the Robert D. Hanson Rotary Excellence Award celebrates the life, legacy, and service of the late Robert Hanson – a long-time club member and
model Rotarian.
LANCASTER-SUNRISE
Rotary Club of Lancaster Sunrise recently announced that Rotarian Bill Ross, of Ross Insurance Agency teamed up with Lebanon
Valley Insurance Company to make a $1000 donation to the Lancaster-Lebanon Literacy council in support of Lancaster Sunrise Rotary’s Ride for Literacy.
The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday May 14th at the Manheim Township Community Park. The annual event draws
biking enthusiasts from Lancaster and surrounding counties who enjoy the vast scenery of our county. Additional information about
the event can be found at the club website. www.lancastersunriserotaryofpa.com.
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NORTHERN LEBANON COUNTY
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Membership/Attendance
Club
Carlisle
Carlisle-Sunrise
Colonial Park
Denver-Ephrata
Donegal Area
East Petersburg
Eastern York County
Elizabethtown
Gettysburg
Hanover
Harrisburg
Harrisburg-Keystone
Hershey
Hummelstown
Lancaster
Lancaster-Hempfield
Lancaster-Northeast
Lancaster Penn Square
Lancaster-South
Lancaster-Sunrise
Lebanon
Lititz
Littlestown
Manheim
Mechanicsburg
Mechanicsburg-North
Millersburg
Mount Joy
Myerstown-ELCO
New Holland
New Oxford-Conewago Valley
Northern Lebanon County
Palmyra
Paradise
Perry County
Red Lion/Dallastown Area
Shippensburg
Southern York County
Susquehanna Township
Uptown York
West Shore
West York
York
York-East
York-North
District Totals
+
Memb.
Memb.
1-July-15
-
31-Dec-15
Attend %
101
38
83
45
13
8
21
84
68
95
172
30
124
31
229
25
35
20
41
38
41
37
23
16
32
68
11
40
53
12
13
17
25
31
32
18
34
16
12
30
16
7
341
66
46
2338
-3
+3
-2
98
41
81
45
10
9
22
83
64
90
173
31
126
32
225
24
32
17
38
45
42
36
23
16
32
66
13
40
56
10
15
18
21
33
34
17
30
17
12
30
17
6
345
63
41
2319
-3
+1
+1
-1
-4
-5
+1
+1
+2
+1
-4
-1
-3
-3
-3
+7
+1
-1
-2
+2
+3
-2
+2
+1
-4
+2
+2
-1
-4
+1
+1
-1
+4
-3
-5
-19
# Mtgs
2
3
3
3
65
48
59
73
52
69
72
65
54
70
72
91
68
76
80
77
55
38
66
51
82
50
65
62
65
3
4
4
2
4
2
4
1
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
Mark Your Calendars For the following important District Events:
March 7
Grant Committee Meeting
March 8
YE STEP Orientation
March 19
District Training Assembly
April 4
Grant Committee Meeting
April 9
YE Outbound Orientation
April 21
Grant Training Seminar
May 2
Grant Committee Meeting
May 6-7
District Conference
May 14
Board of Counselors Meeting
May 18
AG/AMC/AFC Meeting
May 23
Teacher Impact Awards
May 29-June 1
International Convention
June 5
YE Farewell Picnic
June 12-16
RYLA
June 25
DG Installation Dinner
3
3
4
Note: The Clubs Highlighted in ORANGE did not submit a January Membership Report.
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