Throughout the spring and early summer, our members have been busy with many learning opportunities, service projects, and events benefitting local and global initiatives. Recently, we were presented with an update from Hailey, VP of Publicity for the Interact Club at Whitehall High School. They logged 303 hours of volunteer service, the most of any club in the High School! We are so impressed with their service and the breadth of organizations they have touched. Some of their projects included the Whitehall Food Pantry, Fellowship Community, The Nyonblee Cares Foundation, breast cancer awareness and our own Jingle Bell Run. Keep up the good work serving our community and beyond! ** Whitehall Area Rotary members were at the Whitehall Coplay School District’s April Family Night, representing the Club as well as their own business/organization. Kudos to Rotarian Michelle Khouri, District Registrar/Community Relations at Whitehall Coplay School District, for organizing such a beneficial community event. ** Club members also participated in the District 7430 Conference and had a table in the House of Inspiration. ** Planning has begun and publicity is getting ready to launch for our upcoming 8th Annual Jingle Bell 8K Run/5K Walk on Saturday, December 7, 2024. All ages and running abilities are welcome, and the course is dog-friendly. For more information about the event, please click here. ** We continue to serve the local community through our monthly SUNshine box and food distribution at the Whitehall Food Pantry, and our Clean-Up of MacArthur Road in the township. Our bike repair station, purchased through a Rotary District 7430 grant, has been installed at the Whitehall Trailhead of the Ironton Rail Trail. Our Whitehall Area Rotary Foundation has granted contributions to local organizations, including the Whitehall High School Interact Club, the Whitehall High School Aevidum Club for suicide prevention banners, and the Knights of Columbus for their Cornhole Tournament benefitting Whitehall-Coplay Hunger Initiative and Parkland CARES. The Foundation also funded registration fees for local students to attend both Camp Neidig and Stem YEA. We look forward to another great year with Ed Hozza as president, as we share “The Magic of Rotary!”
~submitted by Tracy Bozik, Foundation Chair and Public Image
Montgo-New Britain Rotary recently entered into a partnership with the Garden of Health. They are purchasing and will install 35 Raised Metal Beds for the farm. The mission of the food bank is to provide healthy, safe food for low-income families, including those with dietary restrictions, in Montgomery and Bucks Counties! As a food bank, we distribute to local food pantries and community organizations throughout Bucks and Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania.
The club also cleaned their adopted highway, participated in National Night Out, and continues to hold area socials.
August 23: The 29th Annual Rooster Scramble Golf Tournament, was held at Macoby Run Golf Course, in Green Lane, PA in conjunction with The Garden of Health, which distributes fresh produce and food free of the top eight allergens to food pantries, low-income senior housing and community groups in Montgomery and Bucks Counties in Pennsylvania.
September 14th: The 3rd Annual Wicket Good Times Croquet Tournament, held at The Mennonite Heritage Center in Harleysville, PA, hosted 84 croquet players of all ages and skill levels from "never played before" to "plays all the time and is really good"! This event's net proceeds, which benefited The Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club, were about $16K! There was so much interest that we added 4 croquet courts and 24 more players. Players commented on how well run our event was! Guess we got it nailed down after the 1st 2 years. Beginners got a lesson/instructions before the games began and we intend to invite all players to keep playing with us throughout the next year so that they can hone their skills for next year!
October 12th Adopt-A-Highway Day: meets at Harleysville Bank, Sumneytown Pike & Clemens Rd. We will clean up several roadways around the township. This is a twice a year event and helps to keep our town beautiful! We've been doing every year for almost as long as our club has existed. We are celebrating our 30th anniversary in October!
October 19th: The Halloween Parade and Family Funfest, which has been going for 20+ years, starts at The Indian Valley Middle School, Maple Ave, Harleysville about 10am following the judging and prize awards for best costumes! The parade ends at the Community Center, 425 Park Ave, Harleysville, and the Family Funfest begins! No charge to the community... games and candy drop included!
Welcome new member: Harleysville Rotarians recently welcomed Michelle MacLuckie to the club.
Easton Rotary partnered with the Easton YMCA on Peace Project. The Peace Project involves 3rd through 6th grade students in the Easton Y’s summer program and was based on the theme of Peace and Love! Participating in the program were Rotarians Gayle Rogers (Project Chair), Morgan McKay, Sanju Choudhury, Gordon Bigelow and ADG Kathy Heller. and on behalf of the YMCA, Lori Metz (Y Executive Director and Easton Rotarian), Catherine Maslany and Robyn Murphy, who serves as the Y’s Art Director and who created the ‘Children‘s Peace Day Canvas Project’.
Easton's Heritage Day event on Sunday, July 7, 2024, Easton Rotary shared the mission, vision and ‘The Why’ of Rotary. Constance Lia of Washington, DC., our Easton Rotary outbound youth exchange student from Rotary Year 1989-90 stopped at the booth and re-introduced herself, shared where her professional career has led her and caught up with Don Lockard who she fondly remembered, having served as the chair of the exchange program.
Easton Rotary Sponsors Cultural Programs Continuing November 1 and December 6, 2024 at Three Church Hill Arts & Historical Society, 'The Feisty Females Lecture Series', a cultural program series sponsored by Easton Rotary, continues with ‘Say YES to the Dressmaker’ on Friday, November 1, and ‘The Life Work of Beatrice Potter ‘ on Friday, December 6, 2024. The programs are held at the Bell Tower Cultural Center in Martins Creek (2904 Church Road, Bangor, Pa. 18013). For more information on these events visit belltowerculturalcenter.org
Easton Rotary Delivers! First Thursday of each month with Wegman's to ProJeCt of Easton September 5, 2024 - Easton Rotary delivered 530 lbs. of bakery goods and cereal to the ProJeCt food pantry from Wegman’s! Special thanks to our project standard-bearers, Zack Chase and BJ Metz, and the hard-working crew at ProJeCt!
Potato Project Harvest 2024 The Rotary Club of Kutztown organized a potato harvest at the Kutztown University Farm on September 29. We served in conjunction with The Potato Project which annually grows and donates 200,000 pounds of potatoes, and grows and donates corn, carrots and squash to the Helping Harvest Food Bank in Reading, Pa. Students and staff from Alvernia College harvested three containers of potatoes on Sunday morning so Rotarians finished the job by bagging those potatoes and boxing pumpkins. Rotarians from the Kutztown, Fleetwood, Bethlehem, and West Reading-Wyomissing Clubs contributed to the service and enjoyed Berks beef hotdogs, fresh French fries and beverages. The Kutztown Rotary Club has participated annually since 2010 and thanks other Rotarians who increase the District 7430 impact!
~ submitted by Bob Hobaugh, PDG District 7430
Kutztown Rotarians also want to invite D7430 clubs to their Designer Purse Bingo event on Sunday, November 3, 2024!
Members of the Springfield Township Rotary Club joined Springfield Township Officials and Staff to dedicate the new Cisco Park Playground and Piszek Picnic Pavilion, named after Springfield Township Rotarian Bill Piszek who passed away 2 years ago to the day of the dedication.
The picnic pavilion was made possible by a District Grant and cost $32,000. The playground equipment was made possible thru grants with DCNR and Montgomery County.
The Warminster Rotary Club warmly welcomed new member, Magisterial District Judge Christoper O'Neill to the club in October. O'Neill serves Warminster Township and Ivyland Borough.
On September 11th the club joined the community at the Hartsville Fire Company annual memorial for those who perished in the attacks. Since 2003 the fire company has held a Flag Memorial on September 11th. It consists of a display of over 343 American flags on the front lawn of the fire station. Each flag represents a New York City firefighter who died on 9-11-2001. On September 18th, WRC hosted our STEM Yea camp participants. Stem Yea is a 4-Day 3-Night Residential Academy for middle school students in Rotary District #7430. Warminster Rotary club sponsors students annually. At the camp, participants are engaged in STEP-based education that not only teaches science and mathematics concepts but is designed to help develop a variety of the skill sets that our modern world needs. Our township annual Warminster Day celebration was on Saturday, September 28, 2024. We were soaking it in while getting soaked by the steady rain that fell on that day! The event featured all things Warminster and included a variety of vendor booths, entertainment, food, and Touch A Truck where visitors got to see all the heavy equipment vehicles used in our township.
On October 9th, WRC welcomed speaker Ray “Opie” Bates, president of the local chapter of BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse). BACA exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. They are a body of Bikers whose mission is to empower children to not be afraid of the world in which they live. They lend support to our wounded friends by involving them with an established, united organization. The organization desires to send a clear message to all involved with an abused child that this child is part of their organization, and that they are prepared to lend our physical and emotional support to them by affiliation, and their physical presence. BACA stands ready to shield these children from further abuse. WRC proudly supports this organization with a grant from our Foundation.
~ submitted by Karin Suttmann, Past President and Acting Secretary
The West Reading Fall Fest was a remarkable day for community engagement and showcased West Reading-Wyomissing Rotary Club's dedication to creating enduring change through local service projects and worldwide humanitarian efforts. Their Wilson Interact Club and the soon-to-be-chartered Rotaract Berks County Club joined in this daylong community service event to tell their stories. The distribution of 500 free tree seedlings underscored our commitment to environmental sustainability, with many seen carrying them along the Avenue. Individuals registered to honor heroes in their lives by dedicating a U.S. Flag during the 2025 Berks County Field of Heroes the week of July 4th. Additionally, visitors took the opportunity to discover more about our Youth Program scholarships, leadership camps, academies, and exchange programs.
Rotarians and Rotary Exchange Students prepared and served dinner (every 5th Thursday) to the residents and those in need at the Hope Rescue Mission and Lighthouse Women & Children's Center in Reading.
~ submitted by Gail Landis, WRW & D7430 Public Image
Second Alarmers Association and Rescue Squad - On July 9th, Ken Davidson, Assistant Chief of SARS (Second Alarmers Association and Rescue Squad), spoke to our club about the critical role that his squad plays in providing crucial lifesaving emergency medical services. Ken has been a member of the SARS team for over 30 years and provided a refresher course on CPR and how important it is to provide this technique during the first minutes to a patient in need. He also provided an update on the industry's most advanced technology which provides a more accurate and time-sensitive CPR response. SARS provides these services to over 49,000 households in Montgomery County and is also the primary contracted EMS agency for 15 miles of the Pennsylvania Turnpike from the Willow Grove Interchange to Philadelphia. SARS has developed one of the leading training centers in the 5-county area, offering community first-aid and CPR classes as well as providing numerous courses for first responders. We followed up the meeting by providing a supportive donation to SARS.
Wings and Wheels - On September 7th, we joined the annual 'Wings and Wheels' event at Wings Field, our local airport. Wings ‘N Wheels is a long-running outdoor, family focused community event which attracts adults and children for a lively display of vintage and antique cars and aircraft. The event benefits “Angels Flight East” which provides free volunteer airplane rides for families in rural areas to bring their children to hospitals in our area for treatment.
Whitpain Community Festival - On September 28th, our club participated in the Annual Whitpain Community Festival at Montgomery County Community College. It was a day of fun games, shopping, good music, and great food and FIREWORKS! The event included Vendors, Health Expo, Pumpkin Patch, a Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Hayrides, Children's Games, Rock Wall and Food Trucks among many other attractions. Our club is an annual participant sharing the Rotary word and organizing the Pumpkin Painting booth. It's always a joy to see the smiles on the children's faces as they create and decorate pumpkins in the most creative and, sometimes, most unusual ways.
5K Of The Burbs And Wellness Fest - The Blue Bell Rotary Club along with our partners, Whitpain Township and Montgomery County Community College ARE excited to announce our new community event; 'THE 5K OF THE BURBS AND WELLNESS FEST'! Taking place on the MCCC campus, it will benefit Whitpain's New Nature-Based Accessible Playgrounds and MCCC Students In Need.
Taking Action on Food Insecurity The Lehigh Valley Passport Rotary Club helps to prepare a meal every month at the Lehigh Conference of Church’s Daybreak shelter in Allentown. Three or four people from the club help the professional chef with food preparation, cooking and packaging the meals. (The kitchen is not large enough to accommodate any more than the 3-4 volunteers.) We then serve the meals to the adults and families served by the shelter. We typically serve over 100 meals. It is a fun and very meaningful activity for the club members who are able to participate. We have also started volunteering once a month at the Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank. There, we pack food to be delivered to senior citizens. In September, seven club members packed bags of fresh food that were delivered the next day to 65 senior citizens. This activity is another great way to give back to the community.
Allentown Rotary Celebrates 110th Years On June 29 the Allentown Rotary Club held a dinner commemorating 110 years of community service and fellowship at Cedar Crest College. Started in 1914, the club's positive impact in Allentown has been significant. One of the dinner's highlights was the acceptance of a gift of a Rotary Bell from the Conrad Weiser Rotary.
Romper Day In what has become a tradition, the Allentown Rotary Club participated in the City of Allentown's Romper Day celebration. Members distributed food to children who participated in this long-standing community event held annually in early August.
Salvation Army Backpack Giveaway On August 15 the club distributed free backpacks to children of Allentown's center city at the Salvation Army's backpack giveaway event. The club also provided a grant to help with the purchase of the backpacks. The backpacks were filled with age-appropriate school supplies and personal items.
Polio Plus The club will hold a happy hour on October 30 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at Bru Daddy's in downtown Allentown to support Rotary's Polio Plus efforts. The cost is $20 per person and all funds will be donated to the cause. In addition, our regular club luncheon meeting on November 15 will feature a presentation about the fight against world-wide efforts to eradicate polio. All are welcome! Click here to register.
The Rotary Club of Hatboro held their annual LobsterPot fundraiser in September. The chilly rain did not dampen the festivities. Hungry folks came with a smile and a great time was had by all. The Lobster Pot is truly a Hatboro community event and is the Rotary's most successful fundraiser.
Our July Camaraderie for a Cause at the Green Parrot benefiting A Love for Life, a pancreatic cancer non-profit. Our August we were at the Clubhouse Bar benefiting the United Way’s “Stuff the Bus” program. In addition to monetary donations, members brought backpacks and school supplies to donate. September: 9/11 Memorial Event at Pickering Field. Rotary collected donations collected for Shamrock Reins, providing equine assisted activities and therapies for veterans, active duty & reserve service members, first responders, their families, and the families of fallen heroes. Across the street friends (and a daughter) of a Rotarian sold lemonade and raised an additional $135 for Shamrock Reins! 9/18- We were visited by DG Katie Farrell and met at the Fire Dept for a large group photo! Two of our members received the prestigious Paul Harris award. Congratulations to Lillian Beeman and Steve Sabel. 9/22- Newtown NextGen Rotary’s 3rd Annual State Street Fundraiser. Benefitting Alpha Bravo Canine. A fun, carnival style event with games and prizes at each vendor's tent. We even had the Alpha Bravo Canine kissing booth! 9/23- Our first Rotary Book Club meeting. Members read Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. Our August Camaraderie for a Cause at LaStalla benefiting the Friends of Washington Crossing Park. 9/29- We held our annual Pancake and Waffle Breakfast at the American Legion Post 440. Prepared by Chef Joe Garvey, we had an amazing turnout this year and raised a good amount for the American Legion.
June - Flag Day Celebration & Cornhole Tournament We kicked off summer with our annual Flag Day Celebration at Emmaus Community Park on June 14. Rotarians and community members gathered to honor our nation’s flag, featuring a patriotic program and live music by the St. Ann School Chorus. We awarded prizes to 5th and 8th grade students for poems and essays entitled "What the American Flag Means to Me". Later in the month, we hosted a Cornhole Tournament fundraiser for local service projects. July - Pollinator House Workshop & Pickleball Tournament
In July, we organized a Pollinator House Workshop held at Rising River Brewery. Participants built or decorated pollinator houses to support bees and butterflies, promoting environmental stewardship in the East Penn area. Later that month, our inaugural Pickleball Tournament brought together players of all ages for a fun and energetic event, which raised funds for our foundation. August - Wheels of Time Car Show & Emmaus Night Out
In August, Emmaus Rotary proudly participated in the Wheels of Time annual car show, where Rotarians staffed a concession booth and connected with the community. We also staffed a table with games for the Emmaus Night Out event. These fun-filled events helped us raise awareness about Rotary’s mission. Later in the month, we welcomed our exchanged student, Emi, from Argentina. September - Golf Tournament & Emmaus High School Interact’s First Meeting September brought our biggest fundraiser of the year, the Annual Golf Tournament, held at Brookside Country Club. Local golfers teed off to support our scholarship fund and other charitable initiatives, making it a resounding success. Later in the month, we welcomed our Friendship Exchange group from Australia, fostering connection and fellowship from around the world. Additionally, we supported the Emmaus High School Interact Club as they kicked off their first meeting of the new school year. We’re excited to see these young leaders engage in service projects and grow as future Rotarians!
As we move into fall, Emmaus Rotary is looking forward to continuing our tradition of "Service Above Self" and making a positive impact in our community.
The Rotary Club of Doylestown has had a very busy three months! In July, our Doylestown at dusk Car Show netted about $40,000 for our 2025 grantees. Meanwhile, our Young Professionals donated the proceeds from their “Voices for the Voiceless” concert, a $2500 gift, to Worthwhile Wear, an organization that helps stop human trafficking.
We inducted 5 new members, with more in the pipeline, and completed 3 service projects. Our breakfast club got re-energized and started meeting again, in addition to our regular evening meetings and a YP meeting every month. Our club is HOT!
We are saddened to share the news of the recent passing of a longtime member of our club, Al Engel. During his time with our club, Al served as our club president 2015-16 and, most recently, as co-chair of the Indian Valley Beer Fest and chair for our scholarships and STEM YEA endeavors. He was especially passionate about strengthening the opportunities for our youth through the STEM YEA program. In losing Al, we lost a friend and a champion of our community. We send our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Nancy, and family.
On Saturday, July 27, 2024, our club and Indian Valley Public Library co-hosted the Beer Fest at Souderton Park. With 20 breweries, wineries, and distilleries and a host of home brew offerings, the community enjoyed not only tasty treats but also fellowship with one another and some braved the karaoke microphone!
Pictured left are Rotarians Dave Washam, club Treasurer and Frank Tranzilli, club Vice President.
Merit Scholarship Award We recently recognized our Merit Scholarship Winners: Andrea Flores (sitting), Bradly Evans and Megan Wilkinson. We enjoyed hearing about their experience in the Interact Club we sponsor at SA High School and their plans for next year, which includes Rotaract! Concert Sundaes: Souderton Concert Sundaes is one of our favorite events. A beloved summer tradition that brings live music and sweet treats to the community, our members always enjoy it when it is our turn to flex our ice cream-scooping muscles. Rotarian Suzi Berry, pictured left is ready to scoop!
STEM YEA
We were thrilled to welcome Emma, one of the student participants from this summer's STEM YEA camp at Kutztown University, hosted by Rotary District 7430. Emma expressed her deep gratitude for the opportunity and shared how the camp has positively influenced her academic journey and personal connections. It’s always inspiring to hear how the STEM YEA experience ignites a passion for STEM education, motivating students like Emma to pursue their dreams. Pictured on the right are Emma; Kate Hoath, club president; Darlene Scott, STEM YEA co-chair.
~submitted by Michelle Kane
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MULTI-CLUB NEWS
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On September 14th, 67 Rotarians from 27 Rotary Clubs in District 7430, along with a guest from District 7410, gathered for the Vibrant Club Summit. The clubs who participated were: Allentown, Allentown West, Bethlehem, Morning Star, Blue Bell, Central Bucks, Collegeville, Easton, Emmaus, Fleetwood, Harleysville, Hatboro, Horsham, Huntingdon Valley-Churchville, Kutztown, Montgo-New Britain, Newtown, Norristown, Pottstown, Reading, Slatington, Souderton-Telford, Springfield Township-Flourtown, Upper Perkiomen, Warminster, Warrington, and West Reading-Wyomissing.
The CAMP NEIDIG committee is busy planning the 2025 Camp. Tuition is $375 per camper. Clubs are requested to let the committee know their intent of sponsoring students by October 31st by using this link: Club Registration
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Allentown West Exchange Student
Ambler Beer Garden
Bethlehem Childrens Garden
Morning Star Stream Cleanup
Boyertown Salutes Vets
Cntrl Perk & Collegeville send kids to Neidig
Conrad Weiser Final Meeting
Hamburg Supports Food Bank
Horsham Golf Outing
Nazareth Supports Education
Norristown Dictionary Distribution
North Penn 100 Years
Pottstown Pet Fair
Quakertown Clam Bake
Reading Fall Fest
Slatington Scholarships
Souderton Telford Fall Fest
Spring Township Centennial Clothing Drive
Warrington Exchange with Australia
Willow Grove Student of the Month
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Vibrant Club News is always accepting stories from District 7430 Clubs! Just send a short write up and any photos to the editors of Vibrant Club News and we will include your submission in the next edition.
Interact Club at Whitehall High School. They logged 303 hours of volunteer service, the most of any club in the High School! We are so impressed with their service and the breadth of organizations they have touched. Some of their projects included the Whitehall Food Pantry, Fellowship Community, The Nyonblee Cares Foundation, breast cancer awareness and our own Jingle Bell Run. Keep up the good work serving our community and beyond! ** Whitehall Area Rotary members were at the Whitehall Coplay School District’s April Family Night, representing the Club as well as their own business/organization. Kudos to Rotarian Michelle Khouri, District 
Registrar/Community Relations at Whitehall Coplay School District, for organizing such a beneficial community event. ** Club members also participated in the District 7430 Conference and had a table in the House of Inspiration. ** Planning has begun and publicity is getting ready to launch for our upcoming 8th Annual Jingle Bell 8K Run/5K Walk on Saturday, December 7, 2024. All ages and running abilities are welcome, and the course is dog-friendly. For more information about the even
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before" to "plays all the time and is really good"! This event's net proceeds, which benefited The Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club, were about $16K! There was so much interest that we added 4 croquet courts and 24 more players. Players commented on how well run our event was! 
Guess we got it nailed down after the 1st 2 years. Beginners got a lesson/instructions before the games began and we intend to invite all players to keep playing with us throughout the next year so that they can hone their skills for next year
Gayle Rogers (Project Chair), Morgan McKay, Sanju Choudhury, Gordon Bigelow and ADG Kathy Heller. and on behalf of the YMCA, Lori Metz (Y Executive Director and Easton Rotarian), Catherine Maslany and Robyn Murphy, who serves as the Y’s Art Director and who created the ‘Children‘s Peace Day Canvas Project’.
our Easton Rotary outbound youth exchange student from Rotary Year 1989-90 stopped at the booth and re-introduced herself, shared where her professional career has led her and caught up with Don Lockard who she fondly remembered, having served as the chair of the exchange program.
cultural program series sponsored by Easton Rotary, continues with ‘Say YES to the Dressmaker’ on Friday, November 1, and ‘The Life Work of Beatrice Potter ‘ on Friday, December 6, 2024. The programs are held at the Bell Tower Cultural Center in Martins Creek (2904 Church Road, Bangor, Pa. 18013). For more information on these events visit 
with Wegman's to ProJeCt of Easton September 5, 2024 - Easton Rotary delivered 530 lbs. of bakery goods and cereal to the ProJeCt food pantry from Wegman’s! Special thanks to our project standard-bearers, Zack Chase and BJ Metz, and the hard-working crew at ProJeCt!
and donates 200,000 pounds of potatoes, and grows and donates corn, carrots and squash to the Helping Harvest Food Bank in Reading, Pa. Students and staff from Alvernia College harvested three containers of potatoes on Sunday morning so Rotarians finished the job by bagging those potatoes and boxing pumpkins. Rotarians from the Kutztown, Fleetwood, Bethlehem, and West Reading-Wyomissing Clubs contributed to the service and enjoyed Berks beef hotdogs, fresh French fries and beverages. The Kutztown Rotary Club has participated annually since 2010 and thanks other Rotarians who increase the District 7430 impact!
the day of the dedication. 
to the club in October. O'Neill serves Warminster Township and Ivyland Borough.
On September 18th, WRC hosted our STEM Yea camp participants. 
Our township annual Warminster Day celebration was on Saturday, September 28, 2024. We were soaking it in while getting soaked by the steady 
rain that fell on that day!
them with an established, united organization. The organization desires to send a clear message to all involved with an abused child that this child is part of their organization, and that they are prepared to lend our physical and emotional support to them by affiliation, and their physical presence. BACA stands ready to shield these children from further abuse. 
The 
dedication to creating enduring change through local service projects and worldwide humanitarian efforts. Their Wilson Interact Club and the soon-to-be-chartered Rotaract Berks County Club joined in this daylong community service event to tell their stories. The distribution of 500 free tree seedlings underscored our commitment to environmental sustainability, with many seen carrying them along the Avenue. Individuals registered to honor heroes in their lives by dedicating a U.S. Flag during the 2025 Berks County Field of Heroes the week of July 4th. Additionally, visitors took the opportunity to discover more about our Youth Program scholarships, leadership camps, academies, and exchange programs. 
Children's Center in Reading. 
for over 30 years and provided a refresher course on CPR and how important it is to provide this technique during the first minutes to a patient in need. He also provided an update on the industry's most advanced technology which provides a more accurate and time-sensitive CPR response. SARS provides these services to over 49,000 households in Montgomery County and is also the primary contracted EMS agency for 15 miles of the Pennsylvania Turnpike from the Willow Grove Interchange to Philadelphia. SARS has developed one of the leading training centers in the 5-county area, offering community first-aid and CPR classes as well as providing numerous courses for first responders. We followed up the meeting by providing a supportive donation to SARS.
shopping, good music, and great food and FIREWORKS! The event included Vendors, Health Expo, Pumpkin Patch, a Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Hayrides, Children's Games, Rock Wall and Food Trucks among many other attractions. Our club is an annual participant sharing the Rotary word and organizing the Pumpkin Painting booth. It's always a joy to see the smiles on the children's faces as they create and decorate pumpkins in the most creative and, sometimes, most unusual ways.
food preparation, cooking and packaging the meals. (The kitchen is not large enough to accommodate any more than the 3-4 volunteers.) 
We then serve the meals to the adults and families served by the shelter. We typically serve over 100 meals. It is a fun and very meaningful activity for the club members who are able to participate. We have also started volunteering once a month at the Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank. There, we pack food to be delivered to senior citizens. In September, seven club members packed bags of fresh food that were delivered the next day to 65 senior citizens. This activity is another great way to give back to the community.
City of Allentown's Romper Day celebration. Members distributed food to children who participated in this long-standing community event held annually in early August. 
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the United Way’s “Stuff the Bus” program. In addition to monetary donations, members brought backpacks and school supplies to donate. September: 9/11 Memorial Event at Pickering Field. Rotary collected donations collected for Shamrock Reins, providing equine assisted activities and therapies for veterans, active duty & reserve service members, first responders, their families, and the f
amilies of fallen heroes. Across the street friends (and a daughter) of a Rotarian sold lemonade and raised an additional $135 for Shamrock Reins! 9/18- We were visited by DG Katie Farrell and met at the Fire Dept for a large group photo! Two of our members 
received the prestigious Paul Harris award. Congratulations to Lillian Beeman and Steve Sabel. 9/22- Newtown NextGen Rotary’s 3rd Annual State Street Fundraiser. Benefitting Alpha Bravo Canine. A fun, carnival style event with games and
prizes at each vendor's tent. We even had the Alpha Bravo Canine kissing booth! 9/23- Our first Rotary Book Club meeting. Members read Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. Our August Camaraderie for a Cause at LaStalla benefiting the Friends of Washington Crossing Park. 9/29- We held our annual Pancake and Waffle Breakfast at the American Legion Post 440. Prepared by Chef Joe Garvey, we had an amazing turnout this year and raised a good amount for the American Legion. 
July - Pollinator House Workshop & Pickleball Tournament
Later that month, our inaugural Pickleball Tournament brought together players of all ages for a fun and energetic event, which raised funds for our foundation.
Golf Tournament, held at Brookside Country Club. Local golfers teed off to support our scholarship fund and other charitable initiatives, making it a resounding success. Later in the month, we welcomed our Friendship Exchange group from Australia, fostering connection and fellowship from around the world. Additionally, we supported the Emmaus High School Interact Club as they kicked off their first meeting of the new school year. We’re excited to see these young leaders engage in service projects and grow as future Rotarians!
Show netted about $40,000 for our 2025 grantees. Meanwhile, our
Young Professionals donated the proceeds from their “Voices for the Voiceless” concert, a $2500 gift, to Worthwhile Wear, an organization that helps stop human trafficking.
of a longtime member of our club, Al Engel. During his time with our club, Al served as our club president 2015-16 and, most recently, as co-chair of the Indian Valley Beer Fest and chair for our scholarships and STEM YEA endeavors. He was especially passionate about strengthening the opportunities for our youth through the STEM YEA program. In losing Al, we lost a friend and a champion of our community. We send our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Nancy, and family.
co-hosted the Beer Fest at Souderton Park. With 20 breweries, wineries, and distilleries and a host of home brew offerings, the community enjoyed not only tasty treats but also fellowship with one another and some braved the karaoke microphone!
Interact Club we sponsor at SA High School and their plans for next year, which includes Rotaract! 
brings live music and sweet treats to the community, our members always enjoy it when it is our turn to flex our ice cream-scooping muscles. Rotarian Suzi Berry, pictured left is ready to scoop! 
osted by Rotary District 7430. Emma expressed her deep gratitude for the opportunity and shared how the camp has positively influenced her academic journey and personal connections. It’s always inspiring to hear how the STEM YEA experience ignites a passion for STEM education, motivating students like Emma to pursue their dreams. Pictured on the right are Emma; Kate Hoath, club president; Darlene Scott, STEM YEA co-chair.
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