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Welcome to the Rotary Club of Hatboro!
We are a dedicated group of neighbors, friends and business owners committed to making a positive impact both locally and internationally.
Through meaningful service, impactful scholarships, and fun fundraising events, we work together to support our community and beyond.
 
Join Us!
 
Weekly Meetings: Wednesdays at 7:30 AM at Break Time Diner, 41 York Road, Warminster, PA.
There is no morning meeting on the 4th Wednesday of each month. 
Evening Socials: 4th Wednesday of each month at rotating local venues.
 
Together, we can make a difference!
 
Email us at hello@hatbororotary.org for more information or to join us at an upcoming meeting.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Home Page Stories
Rotary Minds Across the Globe!
A meeting of Rotary minds across the globe!
Hatboro Rotary President, Barb Rudakevych, had the honor of attending a meeting of the Rotorua North Rotary Club, in beautiful New Zealand. Together, they shared stories of service, friendship, and community impact — and marked the occasion with a time-honored tradition: the exchange of Rotary flags.

Here’s to strengthening international bonds and working together to make a difference, one community at a time.
Rotarian Spotlight- Darlene Malone

Leading with Heart:  Darlene’s Rotary Journey

Driven by a deep passion for community and gymnastics, Darlene found her Rotary home with the Hatboro club after seeing firsthand the incredible support they gave her special needs gymnastics program at the Hatboro Y. Encouraged by her boss and Rotarian, Gary, she initially joined Willow Grove Rotary, but quickly realized Hatboro was where she truly belonged. One of her most meaningful experiences was partnering with Katrina and other Rotarians to raise over $20,000 for a special needs gymnastics program. Her favorite project remains creating a space and providing equipment tailored for YMCA and Special Olympics athletes — a project that created a welcoming space where every athlete could thrive. Darlene loves the spirit of service and teamwork that defines Hatboro Rotary, especially during her time as club president, when she directed club donations to causes close to her heart. After 27 years with the YMCA, she now leads gymnastics efforts across 17 branches as an Association Director. Outside of Rotary and work, Darlene cherishes her Fridays with grandkids Fitz, Fennie, and Fergie, celebrates 37 years of marriage to Dennis, and beams with pride watching her children build their own beautiful futures. Rotary isn’t just a club to her — it’s family, friendship, and a lifelong commitment to making a difference.  

 
Hatboro Rotary Named ShelterBox HERO!

We are proud to announce that Hatboro Rotary has been recognized as a ShelterBox Bronze Level HERO for our continued support and contributions to ShelterBox!

ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and vital supplies to families affected by disaster and conflict around the world. This recognition reflects our commitment to service above self and our shared belief that no family should be without shelter after a crisis.

Thank you to all our members and supporters who helped make this possible. Together, we are making a difference—one box, one family, one community at a time.

 
Big Wins & Bigger Hearts at Bingo 2025!

Thank you, Hatboro!

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who came out to support Rotary at Bingo in the Borough 2025! Your energy, generosity, and community spirit made the event a huge success. Every card played and every smile shared helps us continue our mission of service and support right here in Hatboro and beyond.

We couldn’t do it without you—thank you for being part of something special!  

 
Bingo in the Borough is Back!
Join us for a fun-filled night of Bingo with great prizes, laughter, and community spirit!  Enjoy an evening of friendly competition while supporting local causes! Grab your friends, mark your calendars, and get ready to yell Bingo!
The Art of Healing

4/16/25 At this week’s Rotary meeting, we had the pleasure of hearing from fellow Rotarian Karen, who introduced us to the ancient healing art of Jin Shin Jyutsu. Through her engaging presentation, Karen shared how this gentle, hands-on practice helps restore balance and harmony within the body — using nothing more than our own hands and breath.

Thank you, Karen, for sharing your knowledge and passion with us!

 
Hatboro Rotarian Spotlight- Jonathan Riches
Inspiration and Membership

With a passion for community service, Jonathan was inspired to join Rotary after witnessing the Horsham and Hatboro Rotary clubs’ involvement in constructing Everybody’s Playground on Dresher Road. His background in special education made this project particularly meaningful. A conversation with a local printer about supporting children in the community led to an invitation to join the Hatboro Rotary. Jonathan has been a dedicated member for nearly 21 years, with his 21st anniversary on May 26.

Memorable Experiences

Co-chairing an International Water project stands out as a significant experience, emphasizing the importance of addressing global needs. Additionally, chairing the scholarship committee has been profoundly rewarding, allowing Jonathan to engage with talented students and assist them and their families in achieving higher levels of academic and service excellence.

Favorite Service Project

The annual Lobster Pot event holds a special place in Jonathan’s heart. He believes this gathering exemplifies the unity and enthusiasm of Rotarians, as they collectively bring their skills and passion to create a successful event. Moreover, it serves as a conduit for strengthening community bonds and fostering friendships.

Valued Aspects of Rotary

Being part of a network of professionals committed to bettering both the local community and the broader world is what Jonathan cherishes most about Rotary. This collective dedication to service and improvement aligns seamlessly with his personal values.

Life Beyond Rotary

Outside of Rotary, Jonathan fulfills roles as a pastor, teacher, and professor. He leads a small country church in Upper Bucks County, north of Doylestown, and teaches Bible and History at Phil-Mont Christian Academy. Additionally, he instructs theology and spiritual formation at Ethnos College. Family is central to Jonathan’s life; he enjoys spending time with his wife, Beth, their grown children, Sam and Anna, daughter-in-law Rebecca, and their three dogs—two Australian Shepherds and a Pug. His interests also include traveling, camping, and supporting the Phillies and everything Penn State.

Through his enduring commitment and multifaceted involvement, Jonathan exemplifies the Rotary spirit of “Service Above Self,” making a significant impact both locally and globally.

Bingo in the Borough is Back!
Join us for a fun-filled night of Bingo with great prizes, laughter, and community spirit!  Enjoy an evening of friendly competition while supporting local causes! Grab your friends, mark your calendars, and get ready to yell Bingo!
March Service Project- Hatboro HATPacks
Hatboro Rotarians came out to assemble weekend snack bags for local school children with the Hatboro HATPacks organization.  HATPacks does an amazing job organizing the collection of food items, assembling the food bags and delivering bags to the schools.  Hatboro is so fortunate to have this valuable organization and our club is honored to support them.  
Spreading Spring Time Cheer
3/19/2025.  Our club labeled hundreds of gummy snacks (Thanks to an awesome donation from Haribo!) with a cheerful Spring greeting from the Hatboro Rotary Club. The snacks will be given to Hatboro HATPacks organization.  HATpacks provides packs filled with non-perishable food items to local school children to help fill weekend hunger gaps.  
Bring on the Baseball Season!
3/12/2025. Our club was so engaged as we listened to baseball stories from Dave Brown, sports writer and co-author of the book, Shadows of Glory: Memorable and Offbeat World Series Stories. His presentation was a great way to get us excited for the upcoming baseball season.  Go Phils!  
4 Way Speech Contest Winners
3/8/25. Congratulations to this year’s 4-Way Speech Contest winners, Adrianna and Charlie!  We are so proud of these students!  They prepared and presented fantastic speeches on a topic they are passionate about and adopted a point of view to persuade others.  They needed to address each part of Rotary’s 4-Way Test in their speech. The 4-Way Test asks, 1. Is it the truth?  2. Is it fair to all concerned?  3. Will it build goodwill and better friendship?  4.  Will it be beneficial to all concerned.  Adrianna is moving on to the regional level of the speech contest to be held later this month.  We wish her all the best!
Rotarians at Play!
2/26/25- Hatboro Rotarians like to work on service projects but we like to have fun even more!  We had a great time at Los Sarapes last Wednesday night.  Food and drink were yummy but the company of fellow Rotarians, and friends, was the best part.  heart 
Rotary Food Collection

Wow! What a haul! Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Hatboro community, our club collected a full load of food for the local food pantry. A huge thank you to everyone who donated at the Hatboro Federal Bank location. Your support makes a real difference for those in need. Together, we are helping to fight hunger in our community.  

 
Hatboro Rotarian Spotlight- Barbara Schupeltz
 

A Legacy of Rotary

Inspired by her father’s dedication to Rotary, this longtime Rotarian joined the organization over 60 years ago. After retiring from the Navy, Barb returned to the Poconos to be near her parents and began helping with Rotary events, often filling in for her father at community fairs. Eventually, her father and another member invited her to join, and Barb was proudly pinned as a Rotarian by her own dad.

A Journey of Leadership and Impact

Just three years into her membership, Barb became club president, setting the stage for a lifetime of Rotary service. Eager to learn more, she attended district conferences, where she met fellow Rotarians and supported youth exchange programs. Over the years, Barb participated in numerous service projects, both locally and internationally. From building sleeping quarters at a scout camp to cleaning up highways, her contributions at home were significant. However, it was her overseas missions—helping children and those in need of medical care—that left a lasting impact.

Service Beyond Borders

One day, an article in Rotary Magazine about a medical mission to Peru caught her attention. Barb reached out and soon found herself traveling abroad to provide critical aid. These trips, which lasted several years, combined hard work with the adventure of exploring new cultures—one of the highlights being her climb to Machu Picchu after a mission.

Her commitment to service extended beyond Rotary. In the wake of 9/11, Barb was heavily involved in disaster relief efforts in New York City and later at the Pentagon. She also joined fellow Rotarians in Honduras to help build a protective wall for an orphanage.

The Heart of Rotary

For Barb, the most rewarding aspect of Rotary is the people—both lifelong friends and new connections. The opportunities within the organization are endless. She and her friend Tom attended a Rotary convention in Australia, where she connected with others involved in youth exchange programs. She was even invited to Poland to share insights on the American program.

Life Beyond Rotary

Although Barb no longer practices as a nurse, she remains active in her community. Genealogy is a passion, and she is currently organizing her belongings in preparation for a future move to a senior center. Barb also volunteers regularly, participating in Hat Packs to support those in need. This year, Barb looks forward to attending the district conference in Hershey, where she will reconnect with old friends and enjoy the camaraderie that has defined her Rotary experience.

For this dedicated Rotarian, service is not just a commitment—it’s a way of life.

 
Rotarians Support Shelterbox
2/19/2025. Our club was honored to welcome Bill Tuszynski, Rotary District 7430 Shelterbox Representative.  He shared updates on Shelterbox’s national and international work, from communities in LA ravaged by wild fires to villages in the Philippines devastated by typhoons.  Shelterbox’ mission is “to build awareness of global displacement and to facilitate providing families with life-saving shelter and essential tools and supplies that will enable them to rebuild their homes and transform their lives after disaster.” The Rotary Club of Hatboro is proud to make a donation to this vital organization. 
Rotarians At Work
Our club's February service project was in support of Bux-Mont Meals on Wheels, located in Hatboro.  Rotarians collected an assortment of individually wrapped, shelf stable foods and packed 50+ emergency snack bags.  Meals on Wheels deliver these essential bags ahead of long weekends or anticipated storms to ensure that their clients have access to food when regular deliveries may be disrupted.  
Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser
Select your squares, on our Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser and WIN!
 
$100 first quarter
$150 half time
$100 third quarter
$200 end of game
 
Here is how it works:
  • https://superbowlpoolsite.com/contest/566019 will send you to the site that has the rules of our pool and will allow you to select your squares. 
  • The DONATE button on this website will allow a donation by PayPal, or credit card of $25 a square.
 
 
Rotary Foundation
Hatboro Rotary's contributions to the Rotary Foundation make a huge impact in our community and around the world.  Our club is proud to have so many Paul Harris Fellows who contribute at varying levels.  Today, at our club meeting, Katrina, our Rotary Foundation Chairperson, is proud to present Tom with his Paul Harris Fellow x5 pin.  Congratulations to Tom!  
Rotary Giving Service Project
Santa's elves got a helping hand this year from the Hatboro Rotary Club. In our favorite, annual service project, Rotarians purchased and wrapped presents for Hatboro children.  Sacks of gifts will be distributed during the holidays.  Thanks to Hatboro Federal Savings for allowing us to use your space to store and wrap the presents. 
 
The Joy of Music
The Hatboro Horsham High School Madrigal Choir Ensemble performed a joyful selection of holiday songs at our club meeting this morning.  We are so grateful for Director Charles Masters and the musicians for sharing their hard work, talent and love of music with the Hatboro community.  
 
Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser
Select your squares, on our Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser and WIN!
 
$100 first quarter
$150 half time
$100 third quarter
$200 end of game
 
Here is how it works:
  • https://superbowlpoolsite.com/contest/566019 will send you to the site that has the rules of our pool and will allow you to select your squares. 
  • The DONATE button on this website will allow a donation by PayPal, or credit card of $25 a square.
 
 
Hatboro Rotary 2024 Holiday Party
Welcome to our STEM YEA Students
Today we welcomed Monica and Annelise and their parents. These are 8th graders at Keith Valley and were recommended by their teachers to attend the Stem yea  Academy due to their interest and aptitude for science, technology, engineering and math 
The girls enjoyed the program at the College and gave a nice presentation regarding the program:
  Highlights:
  • Class was everyday with an emphasis on experiments.
  • Speakers were from the college and also from NASA
  • Students built a Model Space camp and a model space ship.
  • They also built a landing mechanism.
  • The girls did many interesting things at camp, made life long friends and got a wider view of the world.
 
Good Morning Rotarians!
 
Good Morning Rotarians and those visiting this site.
It was a great weekend for skeleton Scurry and Rotary was out in force to help with this great community event.
We were scattered in various place...judging the contest (Sue, Art, Nancy, Barb R) Keeping the runners safe as they walked and ran the streets of Hatboro (Barb S , Tom B). And of course those in charge (Kathy and of course Gary.) We were but a small number of the community who volunteered their time during this event.(If I missed anyone, I apologize.
A special thank you to the other organizations which were out in force to make it a safe event.
 
To our readers: This is just one of many events that our club volunteers to help. We also fully support HHHS Interact club and are extremely proud of what they accomplish. Ask an interact member about their Peanut Butter sandwich project!! You will be amazed! 
Club Assembly
Today we had a club assembly to keep us informed of the work our club is doing and/or working on.
Its a great time for any club member to ask questions, make suggestions and move our club forward
Members also spent time to discuss membership.
To those non members, please come join us for breakfast at the dish on Wednesday mornings at the at 7:30 AM. Stay tuned to this site for announcements of upcoming events.
Notice to members: the club Board minutes will be emailed to you ...
Afternoon at the theater
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Hatboro Horsham Educational Foundation
 
Wednesday 16 October We welcomed Suzy Krzaczeky and Drew DeNardo 
0f the Hatboro Horsham Educational Founndation A not for profit  organization that peovides 
Grants for Educators; supports many programs for the students and workshops for parents and interested parties.
 

“The Hatboro-Horsham Educational Foundation partners with the community, businesses, and the Hatboro-Horsham School District to provide inspiring programs and innovative learning grants to enhance the educational experience for all students.”

Some of their programs:
  • Girl's Stem Program
  • Broadway Masterclass
  • Author-in-residence
  • Professional in Residence
  • HHHS Robotics
  • Jarrett Nature Center
  • A Part of the Conversation

Grant Awards for HHSD Educators

Each year, the Hatboro-Horsham Educational Foundation awards teacher grants to give all students, grades K-12, access to extraordinary learning opportunities. Many familiar and regarded programs in our District were launched with HHEF grant funds, including LEGO robotics, virtual reality, LINK Crew, Trout in the Classroom, Be a Part of the Conversation, and STEM drones. We are incredibly proud of our grants tradition, which empowers our teachers, engages our students, and ensures a dynamic curriculum.
 
The HHEF offers two grant award programs:

Innovative Learning Grants enable teachers to apply for up to $10,000 to launch a groundbreaking program with the potential to advance the school curriculum.

Classroom Grants offer teachers $300 awards to support an instructional need that would benefit students.
ONE Classroom Grant per school site will be awarded yearly

 
I would not do this group justice by selecting only a FEW things thwy do. I urge you to please visit their website which contains so much more information then I can post here.
 
For More information, to donate, volunteer or read about their programs go to:  http://www.hhef.org or
HHE@hatboro-horsham.org
 
 
Congrats to President Barbara R
Congratulations to Rotarian Barbara R who became our new president for the remainder of the year. We wish her well! We also wish our past Pres Alex the best. Come visit us any time!
 
Upcoming Events:
  • 5 pm Oct 22 Hat Packs
  • Skeleton Scurry...Volunteer to cheer on the Runners and Walkers 
 
Happy birthday
  • Happy Birthday To Karen K  Oct 13
  • Happy birthday To Lisa G      Oct 16
  • Congratulation to: Karen and Mike on their Anniversary Oct 13
  • Congratulations to Darlene and Dennis  Oct 15
Upcoming Service  Activities
  • Tues 10/22 Hat Packs at Pennypack 5pm (Bring a Friend). Evening social at Ross and Co after.
  •  Sat 10/26 Skeleton Scurry 8am- 12pm at Pennypack
  •  Mon 1029 pb&J sandwich drive at HHHS. Meet at 2:30 at HHHS where we will join the interact students will begin packing.
Chief Mark Ruegg..Hatboro police chief
Very Happy to Welcome Hatboro Police Chief Mark Rugg back to our club. Since he became Chief, many things are happening. They are now fully Staffed at 16..12 are patrol and others are Detectives ,fill ins and various other duties. Some updates:
  • Coffee with the Chief at Steel Penny Caffe is continuing. (next meeting is Oct 26)
  • Training taking place at Penny pack which saves some money for the department.
  • Hands free cell phone while driving law has been passed.
  • joined Crime watch page for passing info and keeping public informed. https://montgomery.crimewatchpa.com/
  • Expect to pay for another candidate to attend the academy
  • Have several new young Police. At least one grew up in Hatboro
  • Re: Elections. Police are not permitted at polling locations . They can respond if there is an issue.
  • Take back day for scripts is going well.
  • One of our officers assisted in apprehending a man wanted in Cheltenham. Bravo to that alert officer.
  • Thank you chief for joining us this morning.
DG Kate Farrell Visits Hatboro!
So we were honored to have the DG Kate come to Lobster Pot and also have breakfast with us on Weds. Morning. Kate has been a member of the Warminster Rotary for 18 years and prior to becoming our DG, she was the district Foundation Chair. But that has not been her only position in the District. She has served on many committees. Kate spent some time talking about our Current International President Stephanie Ur chick
Membership is always a great topic and Kate didn't Disappoint. The goal is always to increase membership and she shared what some other clubs are doing including starting a sat alight club at one of the Senior living centers. There are many who live in these senior centers but still have much to give to Rotary and the surrounding area.
Upcoming events:
Race to zero...we continue to try to reduce the number of polio cases to zero and we did come very close but since the current conflicts in the world, two children have gotten polio. But we won't give up.
District Conference... will take place in Apr at the Hershey Lodge. Bring the family and spend a day or two at the park.
Peace is another big topic in Rotary.. Did you know there are 7 Peace Center in the world??
Mental Health will continue to be a focus for Rotary
Thank you DG Kate for your vist!
 
 
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LobsterPot!
Our sincere thanks to everyone, adults, kids, and even some cute dogs for attending our annual lobsterpot.... We did have a few raindrops (okay, more then a few) but it didn't last long. The sun came out and the most beautiful rainbow appeared. It was perfect! But a little chilly.  Quite a few people stopped after the meal to let us know how good it was. I did not see too many people leaving so I guess they stayed for the raffle drawing. We do have pictures on our Rotary FB page so please check it out.
Our District Governor Kate Farrell joined us and even won some prizes,
Will try to post some pictures here next week...
 
Again, THANK YOU all for supporting Rotary.
 
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THANK YOU!
Thank you to ALL our great sponsors. We appreciate your support of the Hatboro Rotary as we continue to support the Community. See you all at Lobster Pot!!
 
Here is the list of sponsors for Lobster Pot:
 
Hatboro Federal Savings
Hatboro Cemetery
Hatboro Lumber
Elm Street Hatboro
Delaware Valley Concrete
Duffy North
Powell Electric
Schneider Funeral Home
Braccia Builders
Dr Cohen, Armstrong, Colt Ophthalmology
Birthdays/Anniversaries
CLUB NEWS:
 
 BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES
  •  Happy Birthday to Don   Sep 5
  • Happy Birthday Toney      Sep 18
  • Happy Rotary Anniversary to Katrina Sep 12 17 years
 Reminder!
Lobster Pot is this Sat. Rain or shine!!
Diane Hegele.. All about the Borough
Today we welcomed back former Rotarian Diane Hegele to update us on the Borough Happenings.
  • New Stores are coming: Greek Cafe; Bodega; Sparta Convenience; New business coming to the old TD Bank; the brewery will be opening at the OLD MILL as soon as they navigate the permit process.
  • Borough Hall update: Hired Mr. Rob Jacobus who is working with the events committee as well as the Fire Marshal and Code Official
  • New Fire Marshal, Kate is working out well. She is the first female fire marshal in the history of the Enterprize fire Company
  • Police update: Chief Ruegg has been on the job and busy since he took over from Chief Gardner (who is enjoying Retirement) . Regardless of what you might read on FB. the Police are actively working on and identifying the Kids on Bikes.
  • The Chief and Mayor are hosting the Borough Blend...Coffee with a cop
  • Public Works: The public works crews are working hard covering events..please remember these crews come in at 8am and rork til 2 am during events
  • Boards and Commission Update: Planning Commission is busy reviewing zoning
  • Memorial Park is getting a new trail as well as an ADA bridge and playground
  • Upcoming events: Fireworks in Sep; cruise night at Pennypack. entertainment,  games, music etc.  
  • There is cetainly more going on in the Borough so feel free to call them! 
EVENING SOCIAL Jul 24
It was great to get together at Steel Penny Cafe for our weekly social. Great to see so many club members attending!
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Meals on Wheels
SPEAKER: Joe Kircher
Meals on wheels is a non profit that delivers meals every day to elders and those who are homebound. It is good for those who are homebound to have contact with someone on a daily basis and the person delivering is happy to visit while delivering meals.  Meals on wheels receives food donations from many local food sources. Wegman's is the primary supplier of the daily meals, however they also receive food from WAWA, Giant and other local businesses. In the near future they expect to move from their current location to a new location at the Pennypack community building where they will prepare the meals and also have a permanent home. They currently have about 90 volunteers and if you are interested in volunteering, please contact them . https://www.buxmontmow.org/
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Upcoming Speakers and Events
  • Club Breakfast & Meeting
    Break Time Diner
    Jun. 18, 2025
    7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
  • Club Evening Social
    Jun. 25, 2025
  • Board Meeting
    Jul. 09, 2025
    8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
  • Board Meeting
    Aug. 13, 2025
    8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Club Executives & Directors
President
Barbara Rudakevych
President Elect
Tom Bender
Immediate Past President
Lisa Grace
Treasurer
Linda Roehner
Secretary
Gary Chamberlain
Rotary Foundation
Katrina Sullivan
Membership
Karen Kearns
Youth Services
Jonathan Riches
Community Service
Gary Chamberlain
International Service
Tom Bender
Club Advisor
Russ Fairlie
Interact
Kathy Salemno
Sergeant-at-Arms
Darlene Malone
Photo Albums
2025 Bingo
Rotary Links
Rotary International
RI President Home
About Rotary
Joining Rotary
Rotary History
Rotary Foundation
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