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Southeastern PA member profiles, happenings, projects and impacts, locally and around the world.
Rotary Reels: Help for an Orphanage in Liberia
Meet Warren from the Rotary Club of Chester. He describes the large scope of projects that his club is working on including a training program to improve farming techniques in Liberia t
Rising from the Ruins in Turkey
More than a year after two powerful earthquakes, Rotary’s relief efforts remain for many a path out of the wreckage.
Rotary Reels: Satisfaction from Giving
Meet Mike from the Rotary Club of Paoli-Malvern-Berwyn. Mike joined because of Rotary’s motto. “service above self.”
Scholarship Fund Announced Honoring Member and Environmental Advocate
The Rotary Club of Philadelphia announced a scholarship fund to honor long-time Rotary member and friend, Joan Batory.
SE PA Rotary Announces $20k Challenge to Help Hurricane Victims
Today, Southeastern PA Rotary leaders announced a 30-day challenge to raise $20,000 for people affected by hurricane Helene in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. The SE PA District pledged $5,000 to kick off the campaign.
Rotary Mobilizing to Support Hurricane Helene Relief
Hurricane Helene has caused widespread devastation in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, leaving countless families in need of urgent assistance. Rotary Zones 33/34 — the areas most affected by the devastation — are responding swiftly, and everyone’s support is crucial in helping the hardest-hit areas.
Member Profile: Kimberly Praria
In this four minute video you'll hear her talking about her work as Executive Director at Historic Fallsington. You'll also discover the moment she knew she'd pursue a career involving history. And you'll hear her describe her Rotary club as "small but mighty."
Rotary Reels: Youth Exchange Opens Eyes
Meet James from Philadelphia Rotary speak about the impact that Rotary Exchange had on his life, establishing new friendships around the world and opening his eyes to different cultures and what we can do to better ourselves.
Rotary Reels: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Meet Christine from the Rotary Club of Media as she describes what she loves about Rotary, particularly meeting new people and working together as a team.
Member Profile: Charles Streitwieser
Most Americans don’t know that coffee fell out of favor after WWII and was replaced by soft drinks. It was brought back into style by Starbucks and similar retailers that created “specialty” coffee shops in the early nineties.
Rotary’s New Environmental Club: Making a Local Impact
“People who have a passion for environmental issues sometimes have a hard time finding an outlet for that,” says Sage Burdge, chair of the environmentally-focused Rotary club in District 7450. The Rotary Eco Club of Southeastern PA is giving members and guests opportunities to work towards a greener and healthier planet.
Feed the Future Project Completed
This project constructed a water pump at a local sustainable teaching farm, greatly increasing its production and training capacity. The pump allowed the farm to have year-round access to water, so that it could grow fruits and vegetables to provide to school lunch programs throughout the region.
New Rotary Peace Fellow Named to Help in Yemen
Rotary of Southeastern PA is very excited to announce that Dr. Mohammed Fakhry has been selected by Rotary International to become a Rotary Peace Fellow!
Member Profile: Stacey Ballard
Anyone who’s attended Rotary events such as Conferences, Women in Rotary Celebration, Million Dollar Journey, Virtual Chocolate and Beer Tasting, Octoberfest, or Night at the Phillies would have seen Stacey Ballard’s hand in the productions. She is everyone’s Go-To-Pro for major events in the Southeastern PA District.
Southeastern PA Projects Top $161,000 This Year
Southeastern PA Foundation Chair and Past District Governor, Peter Mardinly reported that there were 15 applications that were received and funded this past year for 12 local and three international projects, totaling more than $161,000.
Member Profile: Alyssa Harnish
When Alyssa won first prize in her Ephrata High School science fair, it was an indication of a future in science to come. But, for the time being, she concentrated on field hockey, softball and getting good grades. After graduation, she attended Shippensburg University, majoring in biology. And, for three years, she was an active member of the Shippensburg Rotaract Club.
Member Profile: Joy Charlton
Few people can say they have had their dream job. Fewer can say they have had it for forty years and retired early enough to enjoy a fulfilling life with friends, family and Rotary. Joy Charlton is a professor emerita of Swarthmore College, one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges, and a member of the Swarthmore Rotary club since 2008. She's taken on uniquely challenging roles within both organizations and succeeded especially well in all.