Imagine growing Rotaract in your region: What could that look like? Contrary to popular belief, Rotaract clubs do not require affiliation with a college or university. Perhaps a community-based Rotaract club is the answer to growing your membership and could attract young professionals and/or college students who want to make an impact on your community. If you are interested in learning more about Rotaract and helping to build the bridge between Interact and Rotary, please email membership7430@gmail.com and let’s have a conversation.
All of the 2024-2025 District Grant Applications have been approved! Clubs may start working on their projects. We have 25 district grants to implement this Rotary Year. Don’t forget, as we implement our projects, to “tell our story” with action photos and images to publicize. Invite members of the community to participate in projects and attract new members. We have 23 clubs implementing projects this year.
Don’t forget to finish up the reporting for the 2023-2024 District Grants.
Polio Plus: Let us all support Eradicating Polio. Mark your calendars for October 13, 2024: The Race to Zero sponsored by the Horsham Club.
Remember contributing to our Annual Fund (SHARE) provides us the funds for implementing our projects and making an impact!
Let’s Support our Rotary Foundation! Would you like a program at your club about any foundation topic? Contact Cindy Hornaman: hornamca@ptd.net and we will have someone come to you!
We're thrilled to announce the addition of new resources to the Brand Center, including two impactful radio ads. These ads are designed to tell the public who we are and what we do. Use the search bar to type 'radio' to see all our radio content. Consider asking radio stations in your community to air them:
"We Are Rotary" Ad: This ad highlights how Rotary members solve problems and address community needs, inviting others to join us in taking action.
"Vaccinating Every Child Under Five" Ad: This ad underscores the effectiveness of vaccines and Rotary’s steadfast work to eradicate polio alongside our partners.
In the coming weeks, Rotary Showcase will be retired to make way for the Service Project Center (SPC). This dynamic and feature-rich hub will offer improved tools for managing your projects, better speed, and streamlined processes.
Learning Center:
Check out the new course Using Rotary's Trademarks. This course will teach you how to correctly use Rotary names and trademarks for your club, district, or other Rotary entities such as Rotary Action Groups or Rotary Fellowships. Learn how to align these with Rotary’s vision and brand to effectively promote your events and service projects, enhancing recognition in your community. (Be sure to log into My Rotary first.)
Stay tuned for these exciting updates and make the most of these new tools and resources!
Do you have Public Image questions or are you looking for a public image speaker? Reach out to our team via Amy Sheller, District 7430 Public Image Chair at amycsheller@gmail.com
We received 75 student names, 60 of whom were cleared for Registration. Of those, 55 students actually arrived at check-in on Thursday, July 11. We hired five certified teachers; one bowed out a few days before with COVID-19 symptoms. Five amazing college interns from Kutztown University, Cornell University, and Drexel University worked with the students during our three-and-a-half-day adventure as we “Searched for Life on Mars.”
Over 20 District 7430 Rotary Clubs sent students, and 46 District 7430 Rotarians did not let the high temperature stop them from walking the students across campus or assisting with check-in and check-out.
Our thanks to each of you who participated in this fantastic event. You have touched the future by working with these young scientists.
Pictured are the volunteers on Sunday who helped with the final additions to the projects, cleaning the dorms and preparing for the Celebration Dinner.
It is exciting to see that more than half of our clubs have a president lined up for the 2025-26 year. For the first time in a long time, the four districts that make up our Mid-Atlantic President training are on the same page regarding how our presidents will learn.
We have three tracts: Encore Presidents – those presidents who are returning for a second, third, or a fourth term, first-time presidents, and Assistant Governors. We start our learning journey in November and conclude in the spring.
If you are thinking of becoming your club's president in 2025, now is the time to let your club leadership know. Herb Klotz and I look forward to working with you.
Many of you are aware of our District's support and involvement with the Rotary Youth Exchange program that helps build world peace one student at a time. How many of you are aware that we offer a short-term exchange program that lasts 6-8 weeks, as well as the long-term exchange program that lasts an academic year?
This summer D7430 supported two outbound and two inbound students. Alisa arrived from Finland in late June and was hosted by Sylvana and her family with the support of the West Reading-Wyomissing Rotary Club. They toured many local gems in PA, went to Philadelphia, NYC, Washington, D.C. and even canoed through Canada. The girls participated in the Rotary Club's 4th of July activities including the Field of Honor celebration ceremony and marching in the local parade. All this happened in three weeks! As you read this newsletter August 1st, Sylvana is exploring Finland and learning about their culture. We look forward to hearing about her adventures when she returns.
The Emmaus Rotary Club also supported a short-term exchange. Kyra, a local Emmaus student, started her exchange in Austria with Pamina's family. As of the writing of this article, we are waiting to hear about her adventures in Austria. The girls will travel to the USA together and Kyra will expose Pamina to our local communities: NYC, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and they have plans to visit the Emmaus Rotary Club, and attend an Iron Pigs game.
Please reach out to Rose Galeano-Phillips at RotaryRose@gmail.comfor more information about youth participating in the direct family-to-family short-term exchange next summer. There is no cost to the club for the short-term exchange. Students pay the airfare, insurance and a minimal participation fee.
In just a few short weeks we will welcome the inbound long-term exchange class of 2024-25. D7430 is hosting six students. You will have the opportunity to meet them at various district events throughout the year. If you have a special place, meal, or activity you would like to share with the students, please reach out to the committee to let us know and coordinate the details. We also have four outbound students who will be spending 10 months abroad starting in August.
We are always welcoming new committee members to serve as much or little as they are able. We typically meet in person in connection with our student gatherings and other times we Zoom together to square up details for events. Help as you are able. For some of our gatherings it’s as easy as donating snacks and beverages. Check out our website for more information. Rotary7430YEP.org
Believe it or not, it’s time to start contacting your local high schools to determine if they have any students aged 15-18 who are interested in studying abroad 2025-26. Applications will start being accepted mid-September 2024. We don’t want to rush the summer but we want to be prepared for the fall. Grace Clancy is our outbound student coordinator for D7430. Grace can be reached at clancygrace@hotmail.com.
Linda Kennedy is the District Youth Exchange Chairperson and can be contacted at yepchair7430@gmail.com for any additional questions.
We hope you have the opportunity to interact with these wonderful students and learn about their experiences.
Announcing Our Keynote Speaker for the Vibrant Club Summit!
We are thrilled to announce that Chris Etienne, Zone 32 Rotary International Director, will be our keynote speaker at this year's Vibrant Club Summit on September 14. Chris will speak virtually and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Rotary Action Plan. We are excited to hear insights that will inspire and empower your club to thrive.
The Vibrant Club Summit will feature engaging and interactive sessions focused on increasing our impact, expanding our reach, enhancing participant engagement, and increasing our ability to adapt. Join us for a day of learning, sharing, and networking with fellow Rotarians committed to making a difference. Register now for the Vibrant Club Summit hosted by Rotary District 7430 on September 14 at Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell campus.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an event that promises to inspire and energize our efforts in making a lasting impact. Secure your spot today and be ready to be inspired by Chris Etienne and collaborate with fellow Rotary members.
Register now and join us for a day of innovation, collaboration, and growth!
A Rotary Community Corps (RCC) is a group of non-Rotary members who share our commitment to changing the world through service projects. RCC members partner with Rotary clubs to plan and carry out projects in their communities. Think about forming an RCC in your community with a focus on the environment. It’s a way to engage your neighbors and friends who may not be interested in becoming a Rotarian, but who want to do environmental projects. By elevating the knowledge, voices, and talents of local people with deep awareness about local environmental priorities, we can co-design sustainable projects with long-term community support to advance environmental priorities.
You can learn how to form a Rotary Community Corps at www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/rotary-community-corps
Have you wondered how you can join in the District Environmental Sustainability Team’s efforts to help clubs plan and carry out environmental projects? It’s very easy. Give me a call and I’ll tell you what we’re doing and I’ll explain how to join our next team meeting on Zoom on Tuesday, August 13, at 7:00 p.m.
We will be brainstorming ways to get more clubs involved in environmental projects that go beyond highway, stream, trail, and park cleanups, particularly planting pollinator gardens and community gardens, plastics recycling, and tree plantings. We will also be discussing new programs to roll out for clubs including developing projects on keeping food waste out of landfills. We would love to have you join in the fun. Everyone is welcome.
Would your club like to participate in an international hosting opportunity?
Here's your chance! We are looking for a club to host 2-3 nights, 10 Australians coming to our district from Sept. 17 to Oct. 1, 2024. They are a lot of fun and speak English. (Australian English, anyway!)
The hosts provide a place to sleep, and breakfast, and as a group, take them to see things of interest in your immediate area. Any activity with a fee they pay for themselves.
If you'd like to meet new people and make lifetime friends, please email deeleng@gmail.com or call her: 610 428 3355 to discuss this opportunity.
It is exciting to see that more than half of our clubs have a president lined up for the 2025-26 year. For the first time in a long time, the four districts that make up our Mid-Atlantic President training are on the same page regarding how our presidents will learn.
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