Rotary statement on the conflict in Israel and Gaza

Recognizing there has been protracted suffering in the long history of conflict between Israel and Palestinians in Gaza, Rotary International urges all parties to seek avenues to peace.

• Happy Rotary Anniversary to Russ 46 years in Rotary on 25 Nov
• Happy Rotary Anniversary to Jillian 6 years in Rotary on 22 Nov
• Hatboro Annual Holiday Parade 2-4, Sun. November 19th. Hatboro Rotary will be in the parade. Please let Lisa know if you will be walking with Rotary.
• HAT Packs night will be AFTER Thanksgiving at 5:30pm on Tuesday, November 28th, 2023. The pack will be held at Pennypack Community Center. Please let Lisa know if you will be attending.
• SAVE THE DATE! Hatboro Rotary Holiday Party will be held on Wednesday December 6th, 2023, Details to follow.

• ROTARY ANNIVERSARY:      Alex 4years
• BIRTHDAYS:                            Katrina Nov 12 ; Marty Nov 14
• Wedding Anniversary:      Don and Karyn Nov 15

• Thoughts go out to Jesse and to Art..Get Well Both of you. Many prayers of healing!              
• Service Above Self! Hatboro Rotarians working with Pennypack Trust to “free the trees” of vines along the Pennypack Creek. Way to go, Hatboro Rotary!
• BOODLE BRIGADE: It is that time of year! Time to send Boxes of caring to Service Members overseas. Barb R heads up this project. Recently Lisa sent out an email with the link to what is needed.  If you can't find it, give Barb R a call!
• Recently Lisa Visited our boy Scout Troop 17 to present them with a donation from their Rotary Club!
• Plant trees! Lets Help the Borough!!
  When: November 18th at 9:00 AM
  Where: Pennypack Center, 130 Spring Avenue, Hatboro
  Pre-register at Borough Hall
• No Meeting Wed before Thanksgiving!

THE ACADEMY
The SETI Institute & Kutztown University
Established with: SETI Education Staff, & District Rotarians
Complete with: State of the art labs & equipment, a planetarium, observatory, dorms & cafeteria for the students.

STEM-based education delivers more than science and mathematics concepts. The focus of STEM curriculum on hands-on learning with real-world applications helps develop a variety of skill sets that our modern world depends upon. 21st-century skills include media and technology literacy, productivity, social skills, communication, flexibility, and initiative. Other skills attained through STEM education include problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, curiosity, decision-making, leadership, entrepreneurship, acceptance of failure, and more. Regardless of the future career path these children consider, these skill sets go a long way to preparing them to be innovative and positively contributing members of society. We seek to deliver an immersive STEM curriculum that sparks intellectual curiosity and a love of lifelong learning. STEM is critical to building a more secure future based on science, humanity, and understanding commensurate with Rotary International.

Our guest speakers today were Lisa ( HHS Faculty) Evan and Billy HHS students who attended this year's academy. The them of this year's academy: Astro Biology, search for Mars. Some of the things the students researched: the size of the solar system; tested different hypotheses; DNA testing ; Mars Rover (square wheels?). They did have  evening Movie Night but the Movie usually connected to the pregram . One movie was "Hidden Figures". To learn more about the program go tohttps://stemyea.com/index.html

"Astrobiology, the Search for Life on Mars"

2023 STEM YEA CURRICULUM MODULES

Introduction to Mars

Mars in the Night Sky

Scale of the Solar System

Planetary Features

• Rift valleys, hydrology, volcanos, lava tubes, craters, atmosphere, temperature

Life on Mars

Getting to Mars

Mission Briefings and Objectives for projects

• Energy

• Communication

• Food/medical/water

• Transport

• Welcome to our visitors: George Lewis and his lovely wife return to the club! We are glad he has found a Rotary Club near him in FL (and yes, he still collects a sausage or two for the Dogs)
• Bob Johnson paid a visit and. We were happy to see our former member!
• Welcome to Laura, (Karen's Neighbor), who is a possible new member.!

• Donny Sep 6
• Tony    Sep 18

•  Rotary!
• Frank 61 years Sep 5
• Gloria 32 years Sep 25
• Katrina 16 Sep 12
• George B 2 years Sep 12
• Wedding!
• Tony and Julia  52 yrs Sep 25
• Stephan and Nancy 30 yrs Sep 18
• Marty and Sally 29 yrs Sep 21

• Critical financial Assistance
• Transitional Housing...Villages (rent and utility free housing)
• Transitional Homes for Veterans
• Permanent homes for Veterans
• Back to School Brigade: backpacks full of school supplies for Military children
• Holiday Meals for Military: Providing a holiday meal to individual military families.
• You can make a donation online by clicking the link below. There is a section where you can donate to urgent needs! If you are in need of assistance, there is a link where you can sign up for help

Hatboro Rotary President, Lisa Grace presents Donna with a $500 check for Operation Homefront

• Sunday 7/16 Service Project 8 AM at Pennypack. Bring your gloves and help plant the gardens.
• July 29 We will have a tent at Moonlight Memories Car Show. Please volunteer for an hour or so to advertise Rotary and our Sept Lobster Pot.

• updated club procedural manual
• brought back Rotary Moments thanks to Barb R. volunteering.
• Tony, Foundation Chair recognized members who received Paul Harris Fellow awards (Tom B. Barb S, Karen and others)
• Under Barb R and Darlene's leadership, Selected and sent local HHH Students to STEM YEA program and Leadership training at Camp Neidig.
• Scholarship Committee under Jonathan's leadership selected two HHHS to receive scholarships.
• Under Lisa's guidance, our first Bingo in the Borough Night raised  over $11,000 which will be used in the community.
• As a group we also had time to relax for some group fellowship. One night a week we gather for happy hour, visiting local businesses or for a community service project such as holiday wrapping; making bags to donate to H.A.T packs. or helping H.A.T Packs make up 300plus bags of food which than are given to children.
• Presence in the community: participating in Moonlight Memories to promote the club and Lobster Pot; Rotary Interview with George and Marty on WRDV Radio; Successful Lobster Pot event headed by Bob J. which yielded $10,576 which will be used in the community; Jillian's Husband obtained $1000 from Coloran when they were asking for ways to help families after an earthquake. John shared about our Shelterbox fundraising and the company gave him the funds to help purchase another shelterbox.
• Alex was successful in writing and obtaining a Rotary District 7430 grant of $14693 to purchase a "We-Go Swing for Hatboro Memorial Park Playground that will allow Children in wheelchairs to enjoy the playground.
• We also have members who regularly volunteer in the community helping food pantries (Sue, Art, Barb) and regularly help H.A.T. Packs pack food for children (Kathy, Karen, Mike)

• Congratulations to Jonathan and Beth who are celebrating 31 years of marriage.
• Our club is sponsoring 2 students to Camp Neidig. Stay tuned for their presentation to the club after they return.
• Once again Thank you Lisa for all you did for Bingo in the Borough! We can now start planning for next year!!
• Congratulations to Karen who received her 2nd PHF. A reminder to club members if you sign up for automatic payments, you can achieve a PHF faster, Thank you for supporting Rotary Foundation! 
• Don't forget June 21 meeting is change over time. We salute and thank Marty for his leadership this Rotary year and we congratulate and welcome Lisa as our new club president!
• June 28 is our night out and we are going to play a little corn hole! We hope and pray for no rain!

• Birthday Wishes to Art (June 12)
• Rotary Anniversary Wishes to Linda June 7 26 years

• Bingo in the Borough was a huge success! So YES we will be doing it again..stay tuned 
• Scholarship Committee reports they have chosen 2 recipients. More on that at another time
• June 28th is our evening social...we will be playing corn hole!!
• Charter Night was a nice relaxing evening and the food was great. Happy 81st to us!
• June 21 our President will hand the reigns over to Lisa at our morning meeting.
• We have a couple of potential members interested in our club
• We have two students selected for STEM YEA who will be attending the program at Kutztown in July.
• Lots of community events going on this summer and into the fall. Stay tuned to the Hatboro Chamber website, facebook and the Borough website. Many of the upcoming events concentrate on the children of our community. A great new program is triple L (Lunch on the Library Lawn)...bring your lunch, listen to music and let the kids run around and play outside! Fridays at 12. (different Music performer each Friday)
• We would also like to Congratulate Jonathan's son Samuel who graduated from Penn State and Barbara R's. son Dominic who graduated from West Point.

• Community Day at Hatboro Pool, Sat May 20. We have a tent and coverage for the day but if you can stop and give a hand promoting Rotary, please do so.
• Bingo May 20..a few tickets are left but please check with Lisa before selling.
• Charter Night 6pm May 24th.If you haven't signed up yet and intend on going, please contact Karen before Friday!

• Continue to pray for Gloria who is home but needs continued prayers
• Birthday wishes: Gloria May 22; Bob J :May 21
• Wedding anniversary: Charles and his wife Micki May 26
• Welcome to Visitor Kelly O.
• congrats to Tom B on becoming a Paul Harris Fellow. 
• 

• Interact is the Rotary’s leadership and service program for teens ages 12-18. It started in 1962 as an organization for young men but quickly realized that it’s exclusivity was severely restricting its value and potential.  In 1963, the organization was redefined to included both young men and women.  In 2022, Interact celebrated 60 years of teens changing the world.  It has 437,000 members and 19,000 clubs.  Young people in Interact have been making a difference all over the world, including typhoon relief efforts in the Philippines, stem cell donation awareness in California, and coastline cleanup in Taiwan.  Hatboro Horsham Hogh has a very active Interact Club.

• Rotarian JonDarr Bradshaw is a former military aviator and contractor for the US Space Agency.  Bradshaw, along with his wife, enjoy the Rotary for the opportunities it provides to do good things in the world.  Bradshaw particularly enjoys reaching out to younger generations and inspiring them to make the world a better place. In addition to his job as a community outreach coordinator, he leads aerospace education programming in Cleveland, Ohio.  He has been mentoring young students from urban cities in STEM fields for over 20 years.  He currently volunteers with a high school robotics team that is working towards developing simple prothesis for children in Ecuador. 
• Rotarian Roger Ackerman. Rotary clubs in North and South Carolina are raising money to fund early-stage research on Alzheimer’s disease.  The effort is called “Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust’, or CART Fund. The idea for this fund came from South Carolina Rotarian Roger Ackerman in 1995.  It started out as a simple coin collection among Rotarians during their meetings.  Today, 41 Rotary districts contribute to the fund and they have raised $11.2 million dollars and funded 64 research grants.  

• Birthdays: Russ F. May 5; Diane H May 7
• Wedding Anniversary: Lisa and Alex May 6. Enjoy your cruise!
• BINGO! there are about 25 tickets left so don't delay May 20 at Pennypack.Doors open at 6pm (bring your own drinks and snacks)

• Hatboro Community Market 9am-12 noon Pennypack Community Market at Pennypack Community Center
• Spring Sip and Shop May 6 5pm-8pm Pennypack Community Center
• Union Library Book and Plant sale May 13 at the Library
• Cruisin' for a Cause ...Food Pantry Collection May 19 5:30-8:30
• May 20 Community Day at the Pool 12 noon to 5 pm
• Community Day at the Pool 12 noon-5pm May 20

• Women in Pakistan are working as female vaccinators to end polio in their communities.  In a region where women are considered second-class citizens, this work is both challenging and dangerous.  Women deliver polio vaccines, vaccinate and educate about polio.  They also work as doctors, supervisors and decision-makers.  Rotary supports the efforts of these brave and dedicated women by establishing Rotary Polio Resource centers in their communities.

• Congrats to Karen and Mike Kearns who celebrate 8 years in Rotary on Apr 28
• Apr 29 is a Day of Service (Environmental Service)at Jarrett Nature Center 10-1. You do not have to be a Rotarian to help with the cleanup.
• May 20 Hatboro Community Day at the Hatboro Pool 12-5
• May 20 Hatboro Rotary Sponsors Bingo at Pennypack. doors open at 6pm Must have a ticket to get in.
• Earth Day Saturday, April 22, E-waste Recycling and Shredding Event at Upper Moreland High School from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 
• STEM Yea program. We have 2 students who will be attending the Academy.

• A honeybee can fly for up to six miles, and as fast as 15 miles per hour, hence it would have to fly around 90,000 miles -three times around the globe – to make one pound of honey.
• It takes one ounce of honey to fuel a bee’s flight around the world.
• Honey is 80% sugars and 20% water.
• Honeybees produce beeswax from eight paired glands on the underside of their abdomen.
• Honeybees must consume about 17-20 pounds of honey to be able to biochemically produce each pound of beeswax.
• Bees maintain a temperature of 92-93 degrees Fahrenheit in their central brood nest regardless of whether the outside temperature is 110 or -40 degrees.
• A populous colony may contain 40,000 to 60,000 bees during the late spring or early summer.
• The queen bee lives for about 2-3 years. She is the busiest in the summer months, when the hive needs to be at its maximum strength and lays up to 2500 eggs a day.
• The queen may mate with up to 17 drones over a 1–2-day period of mating.
• The queen may lay 600-800 or even 1,500 eggs each day during her 3- or 4-year lifetime. This daily egg production may equal her own weight. She is constantly fed and groomed by attendant worker bees.
• Worker honeybees live for about 4 weeks in the spring or summer but up to 6 months during the winter.
• The average honeybee will actually make only one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime.
• Honeybees fly at up to 15 miles per hour.
• The Honeybee’s wings stroke 11,400 times per minute, thus making their distinctive buzz.
• A honeybee visits 50 to 100 flowers during a collection trip.
• 8 pounds of Honey equals 1 pound of wax
• Bees are not domestic to US. All are European although they are starting to breed in US.
• the honeybee is the only insect that produces food eaten by man.

Bill Seedes, Executive Leader – Willow Grove YMCA, has over 28 years’ experience in YMCA’s, private health clubs, and medical based facilities.  Has established multiple partnerships to better serve the communities mental, physical and spiritual wellness.  Involved in capital and construction projects at established YMCA’s.  Experience with large memberships (20K plus) and budgets exceeding $8M.  Responsible for the day to day operations, supervising multiple locations while providing community based engagement programs through education and functional implementation practices.  Experience with athletic populations and chronic disease management. Bill is also a fellow Rotarian and currently a member of the Willow Grove Rotary.

So have you been wondering how things are going now that the Y is in willow Grove?? It has grown and continues to grow! We were fortunate to have Bill talk to us today and give us an update on the programs and happenings at the Y. We thought it best to present you all with Bill's power point. It will give you some insight into how things are going. We also urge you to visit the Y website for info on programs, camps, financial aid and you can take a virtual tour of the facility.

https://www.philaymca.org/locations/willow-grove-ymca

Click the link below for the power point presentation.

https://1drv.ms/p/s!AsOY9nS46u96qS4zixKYUwhnFdbW?e=JW5wE4

To make the slides show, click the first slide and then slide show. (If you have a problem, please let me know, (baschupeltz@aol.com)

• Happy Birthday Tom B (Feb 25)
• Congrats to Diane H who celebrates her 1 year anniversary in Rotary Mar 2nd
• Our Dine and Donate at PJ Whelihan'ss yielded $159 for the club!
• Horsham Miracle Field fundraiser! Sunday beginning at 10 am at Angelo's Italian Kitchen. Please purchase tickets in advance. Call 215-654-1300 or stop by Angelo's Italian Kitchen to get your brunch or dinner reservation!

  ~ Tickets are $50 for adults and $20 for kids 12 and under.

  ~ Brunch seating times include 10am and 12pm which includes a complimentary mimosa or bloody mary.

  ~ Dinner buffet seating times include 2pm, 4pm and 6pm which includes a complimentary glass of white or red wine.

   

• Next Evening get together 22 Feb at Farm and Fisherman in Horsham

• Rotary responds to devastating earthquake in Turkey. DG Len has sent an email to all district Rotarians regarding the response to aid those who have been affected by the earthquake. Shelter Box is responding and lending aid. Contact Jesse if you wish to contribute to raising funds for Shelter Box. Our club has been a strong supporter of ShelterBox...each $1000 raised enables us to purchase another box for ShelterBox.
• It has been 1 year since the fighting began in Ukraine. Many countries have taken in refugees and have resettlement camps. 
• World Polio Day Tues October 24 2023. Now is the time to download the Rotary Polio Day tool Kit from the RI website.

• Open space protection and acquisition: As the steward of 852 acres of protected meadows, woodlands and floodplain forest, the Trust manages Montgomery County’s second-largest privately owned natural area that is open to the public. They continue to purchase open spaces to protect that land from developers. There is definitely competition from groups to purchase land and develop it thus eliminating open space and many of the animal habitats.
• Habitat Protection: Protecting animal habitats 
• Maintaining forest areas, trails and reforestation projects

• Birthday wishes to Rob Jan 28th and to Sue Jan 24
• Great turnout for our Hat Packs Service Project
• As of Feb 20 2023, Amazon Smile is no longer donating to your favorite charity which includes HAT Packs. Please keep this in mind as you decide on charities to donate to in 2023. It cost about $4000 a week to feed children in the program. Alternate ways to donate https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/HATPacks or send check to HAT Packs 22 Harding Ave, Hatboro PA 19040

• Don't forget to choose your Superbowl squares! You could be a winner.

• Congrats to Kathy S who reaches 10 years in Rotary on Jan 9th
• Jan 18th meeting will be a General Assembly
• Jan 25 Evening social. Place to be announced later

• CERT Team which handles high profile incidents
• K-9 Unit has 3 K-9s which work with other agencies on many shared operations.
• BOMB Unit has 9 Techs and robots (which can go a mile out from tech)
• Bike Control Unit
• Motorcycle Deputies
• Honor Guard (which recently won the State Competition)
• Ballot Security
• Training. Gun safety
• Warrant Division
• Transportation and Detention: Transport prisoners throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and perform extraditions from other states for court proceedings.
• Courts: Enforce court orders. 
• Ensure safety within the Montgomery County Justice Complex.
• Civil: Serve all criminal and civil writs issued by the Courts.
• DUI: Assist other law enforcement agencies process DUI offenders.
• Real Estate: Conduct sales of real and personal property.
• Issue licenses to carry firearms.
• Assist local and regional law enforcement agencies during emergencies and apprehensions.
• The Sheriff's Office is called upon during riots, prison breaches, strikes and other emergencies which are or may be a breach of the peace.

• Try to give fresh fruits and veggies, Eggs, butter (once a month), cheese
• always try to give a protein and have had (fortunately) many donations of meats
• toiletries once a month
• All clients receive a bag with items such as cereal, canned goods, pasta, pasta sauce, soup, canned fruits etc.
• Receive donations from Garden of Health and Grocery Outlet among other organizations. Do share items and also receive items from other food pantries in the area.

• Still need Volunteers to help go through donations and put unexpired items on the shelves.
• In the summertime help is always needed.

• Rotary Anniversaries: Jill 5 years; Russ  41 years
• Madrigal singers will be here Dec 21

• Celebrations: Tom Post, Birthday; Marty Palmer Birthday; Don Solomon Wedding Anniversary. Congrats to all and hope you had great celebrations!
• Parade: Marty will ride in a car and other Rotarians will walk behind car. 1:15 meet at Quigs
• Donations for Kids Christmas go to Linda Roehner
• No Social this month
• Dec 14 Club Holiday Celebration

• Pennypack Playground Groundbreaking, Oct. 22: Hatboro Rotary will have a tent there between 10-12 to host a rock painting station. we need a good showing of members, contact katrinalsullivan@gmail.com if you can attend.
• Bowling Event, Oct. 26: Thunderbird Lanes Warminster 6-8 refreshments will be served. contact Jill at jbarton@bartonestatelaw.com to reserve your spot.
• Pints for Polio, Oct. 27: Artifact Brewery, Hatboro 5-8. Come support our Area 7 social and fundraiser
• Hatboro Federal Savings Skeleton Scurry, Oct 29: To volunteer at this event between 8-11 contact the Hatboro Chamber or email garychamberlain311@gmail.com  
• Call for volunteers at The Food Pantry at St. John's:
  The Food Pantry at St. John's Volunteers: The Food Pantry at St. John's (signupgenius.com)
• 300 Boodle Brigade: The 300 Boodle Brigade’s primarily purpose is to send care packages (Boodle) to deployed soldiers. Donations can be given to Barbara Rudakevych at our Wednesday meetings or contact brudake@gmail.com to arrange drop off. All donations need to be in by Wednesday, November 9th so they can be packed and ship ped before Thanksgiving.  

• Oct 26 Bowling Event: Thunderbird Lanes Warminster 6-8 refreshments will be served
• Warrington Corn Hole tournament Oct 15 12-4 Valley Square (10 members of Warrington Rotary supported Our Lobster Pot..Let's get a team!)
• Coast to coast Running Relay will be going through Hatboro on Oct 15..come cheer them on.
• If anyone is interested in making a scarecrow for the Scarecrow contest, all applications must be in by Oct 12. to Hatboro Chamber.
• Business and community Lunch at Trattoria Valona Oct 17. Bring Non perishable food item.
• Skeleton Scurry Oct 29. 8-12To volunteer, contact the Hatboro Chamber

Interact Clubs are high school level clubs that are sponsored and mentored by local Rotary Clubs. They are chartered by rotary International just as Rotary clubs are. They are community service clubs which organize at least two projects every year, one that helps their school or community and one that promotes international understanding.  Kathy Salemno from our club works closely with INTERACT as our clubs liaison with the school. We love working with this group of young people. We were fortunate to Have Ella, the president of HHHS Interact Club with us today. Interact currently has 120 members and volunteers with us for various service projects. We wanted to Thank Ella and her members for ALL the help they provided at Lobster Pot. We could not have done it without you! someone said 5 people were working with us, but it felt like 50! They were all hard workers and definitely contributed to the success of Lobster Pot. THANK YOU INTERACT! A recent photo from the clubs meeting (used with permission to post)

• Be a Presenter: Speak with the students about your career or company
• Host a field Trip: Welcome Students and staff to your business site and observe the various roles of those working there
• Join the Steering Committee: Provide business and community insights to help shape this program
• Share Opportunities: Through community service, part-time and summer jobs, students have a opportunity to learn important skills to help prepare them for future careers.
• Host a Job Shadow: host a student, in person, for a day to observe the roles and tasks of professionals in your industry.
• Become a Mentor: host a student at your company site exposing them to different careers in your industry. Allow them to get involved, assisting with day-to-day activities, attending meetings and frank discussions about skills and training

• Next Evening Get together Sept 28th at Brick and Barrel in Maple Glen
• Lobster Pot was huge success! We can continue to support this community. Thank you to everyone who participated and especially to those who purchased tickets!
• Congrats to those with Rotary Anniversaries: Gloria Inlander 31 years, Tom Finerghty 39 years

• Happy Birthday to Tony Mapes Sep 18
• Happy anniversary to Marty and Sally Palmer
• Happy Anniversary to Nancy and Steve Guenst
• Thank you to everyone for a successful Lobster Pot!!

• Katrina Sullivan who celebrates 15 years in Rotary on Sept 12
• George Bollendorf who celebrates 1 year in Rotary on Sept 15

• Lobster Pot this Saturday!
• District Governor visit next Weds Sept 14

• CONGRATULATIONS to Rotarian Frank Jarrett on reaching 60 years in Rotary!! Frank joined Sep 5, 1962
• Please send good thoughts and prayers to Tom Finerty (COVID)and Jack Groves (Surgery). Speedy recovery guys!
• Happy early birthday wishes to Don Soloman (Sept 8th)
• Lobster Pot Meeting next meeting...please be there!
• District Governor is visiting Sept 14th.
• Today's meeting was a General Assembly. Thank you to all the members who volunteered for various committees and positions. Working together is what makes this club great!
• We received the grant check for $14693 for the wheelchair swing. This money will be matched by the club. The swing and omni-Spinner donated by Andrews Friends Fund will be installed in the new playground behind Pennypack. 

• Dedication for the new playground will be Oct 22
• Sep 16 last cruise night
• Theme for the Holiday Parade is "Musical Notes and Holiday Floats" Start think about our float!
• Oct 29 Skeleton Scurry

• Congratulations to Karen White Kearns who Received her first Paul Harris Award. Award presented by Tony Mapes Club Foundation Chairman
• Congrats to Tony for reaching 42 years in Rotary on Aug. 22
• Happy Birthday to Frank Jarrett and Happy anniversary to Tom and Barb!
• Please continue to sell Lobster Pot tickets. Remind people that take out is available. Final day of sales is Aug 31
• Alex is preparing a writeup about our Rotary Club for the Borough Newsletter. If you have any favorite pictures, send them to Alex.
• Continue to ask establishments if they would like to donate a door prize to Lobster Pot. Kathy has Letters you can provide to them.

• The site for the adaptive Playground has been determined to be behind Pennypack school. Thanks to Hatboro Rotary for the Wheelchair accessible swing and to Andrews Friends Fund for the omni-Spinner. Watch for information on the dedication.
• Bingo night at Pennypack is Oct 1st... come and join the fun! $30 prepaid $35 at the door
• Friday Night is Cruise night. Accepting donations for school supplies and Food Pantries.
• Gold Star Garden...Time to order your brick for the garden. Dedication Sept 25 11AM

• To Start your business in the County
• Expand your workforce
• Curious about the County's labor market and workforce
• Looking for a site to establish your business
• Need tools to develop your workers
• Looking for financial assistance to grow your business
• Curious about public transportation near your business

• Reminder! Aug 31st is the cutoff for ticket sales. If you are in need of more tickets, see Linda Roehner.

• Keep Selling Those Lobsterpot Tickets!! If you are not a Rotarian and reading this and want tickets, call me 5704703687
• Barb Rudakevych gave her classification speech today! This is one talented member of our club. If you missed it please see her speech in the club only page under organization then documents. This is not a public page, only members can access it.
• Prayers for those with COVID and those recovering from COVID.
• National Night Out Aug 12 530 to 8:30 in Miller Meadow
• Thank you to those that manned the Rotary Booth at Moonlight Memories. We passed out a lot of info on both Rotary and Lobster Pot

• Sip and Shop 
• Booze and blues 
• Earth Day 
• NEW This Year: Cinema in the Cemetery (October) "Creatures of the Black Lagoon"
• Hatboro iPhone app: Interactive app which lists events, business guide, and more. They are continuing to upgrade this app so all phone users can access the information (currently only iPhone users can use the app.) your organization will be able to advertise events, create a page and many other things. Dena shared some of the ideas they are considering for this APP.

• Next Hatboro Cruise Night Aug 19th
• Moonlight Memories Car Show July 30 5-9
• Birthdays: Fabiana July 15; Charles July 27. Happy Birthday!
• Rotary Anniversaries: Nancy 3 years: Tom P. 19 years CONGRATULATIONS!
• Lobster Pot...If you didn't get your tickets to sell, contact Linda.
• Weds July 27 Social Hour at Bernie's (meet in Bar area) 6pm. All are welcome!
• Board Meeting Weds July 27 5pm in Hatboro Chamber Office

• Lobsterpot will take place Sept 10th in Hatboro's Memorial Park. Cost per ticket $45.
• Alex was able to obtain a District Grant of $14693 to purchase a "We-Go Swing" for Pennypack Park Playground that will allow children in wheelchairs to enjoy the playground

• Congratulations and thank you Karen for your leadership. Today is Karen's last meeting as president!
• Congratulations to Jonathan Riches who won the 50/50! $347.
• Thank you to all the Rotarians and their family members who came to PJ Whelihan's last Wednesday for Dine and Donate!
• Next Wed Marty Palmer takes the Helm as President...we wish you a great Rotary Year!

• Garden Project. Contact Cindy Bollendorf  at 215 443-9100 or cbollendorf@myhatboro.org
• Hatboro has a new App.. an all access guide to Hatboro (currently available to iphone users but will soon be available to android users also.

• Fire Marshal Commercial Inspection guide providing a list of safety requirements for commercial properties.
• Fire Marshal Rental Unit Inspection Guide, listing code requirements for rental properties of Hatboro

• Thanks to everyone who participated in Dine and Donate at McGerks . The club made $101+
• Don't forget our environmental service project Apr 30 9-12 at Jarrett Nature Center. Bring along a friend or friends! 
• Sat Apr 23 at Eaton Park is the borough environmental day sponsored by Hatboro Federal Savings. come visit the vendors
• Chater Night! May 25 at Giuseppi's. Please sign up by May 13
• Apr 27 is an evening meeting at Buona Via 5:30. There will not be a morning meeting that day. Interested in Rotary? come join us at Buona Via

• Did you know?
•  If a patient is taken to a hospital, EMS will get paid
• If a patient refuses transport, EMS doesn't get paid
• It is a challenge to get paid! Insurance Co. send the payment to the insured and NOT to EMS. When Ems attempts to get the payment, they often find out the person spent the money on something else. About .25 mil is lost when people don't pay EMS from the insurance payment
• Sadly, EMS still has to pay for supplies, ambulance upkeep and staff!
• Our EMS does have payment plans and there is a hardship program (this must be applied for to qualify)
• EMT pay for entry level is about $20/hour; veteran EMTs can make as much as $38/hour. Many are leaving due to pay when they can get much better pay at different jobs. And yes, paying for staff is part of the budget.
• So when you get that fundraising mail, don't throw it away. Make a donation or go to the website and donate http://www.sars.org  

• Donate through Rotary International
• Donate locally through Theresa Johns: 

  The links below may be used to donate through two, different Amazon wishlists. This was originally posted on nextdoor.com if you would like to reach out to Theresa Johns directly with any questions. She is also currently collecting donations in person at her residence on Home Road which is marked with lawn signs for the collection drive.  Medical Products ~ https://www.amazon.com/registries/custom/3PDWMYGPB2MFJ/guest-view Tactical Support ~ 'Donations supporting Ukraine": created by Theresa Johns-Vallone under 'custom gift list' https://www.amazon.com/registries/custom/2I3UP0KXWM1T5/guest-view [There is no wrong choice ~ direct shipping is available phone # 215-643-9637] PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD! ...

• 1.162763 Rotarians around the world
• Our district 7430 has 46 clubs and is the largest contributor to ShelterBox
• Apr 22-24 District conference at Hershey Lodge. Not too late to sign up!
• STEM YEA BIG TICKET NIGHT 
  5:30-10:00 PM
  INDIAN VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
  TELFORD, PA...... Raising funds for the new District program for 7th Graders (first year focus will be on Astronomy)
• New Rotarians are encouraged to join zoom meetings for new Rotarians called "Welcome to Rotary" May 1
• Sat Oct 15 "On the Trail to End Polio"...(formerly purple pinkie run). More information will be forthcoming.
   
  Continue to make your Annual Fund Contributions to Rotary foundation. Remember that a percentage of this rotary years donations will be returned to the district as District Designated Funds which are then used for our district grants.
   
  FOR More INFORMATION ABOUT HAPPENINGS IN THIS DISTRICT AND ALSO ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW :
  https://www.rotarydistrict7430.org/           https://www.rotary.org/en
   

•  Charter Night May 25 at Giuseppi's Please let Linda know if you are attending.
• Apr 27 Fellowship night at Buona via 5:30
• Don't forget Dine and donate at McGerk's TONIGHT Apr 13. Dine in or order takeout BUT don't forget to mention Hatboro Rotary
• Tues Apr 19 Networking at Gamburgs..use back entrance to Gamburgs.
• Earth Day sponsored by Hatboro federal Savings..Eaton Park Apr 23 10-2 Booths,activities,vendors and much more
• A request for a district Grant has been submitted to purchase trees
• May 6 is a party for Fred Powell on his 100 birthday 4-5:30. If interested in going please contact Katrina

• Dine and Donate at McGerks to benefit Hatboro rotary April 13
• Hatboro Rotary will support 2 middle school students to the STEM program
• The 4-way test contest was held, and 4 girls gave excellent presentations. 
• Egg Stroll will be held Apr 9 from 11-2 in Hatboro. Bring your children and stroll through town. Local businesses will have goodies for the kids

• Don't forget: Club social March 23 (no morning meeting that day) at Bernie's 5:30 pm. You will be able to order dinner. Come out and join us!
• 4-way test competition is this Sat March 19
• Apr 13. Dine and donate at McGerks 5-8pm Benefits Hatboro Rotary

• Kathleen has been with the Nature Center for 12 years. The center has about 2500 students per year who come for various classes and projects.
• The center had a lot of damage from the tornado especially with their trees.
• This is the 20 anniversary of the center which comprises 13 acres. 
• Classes are held at the center for pre-K up to High school Seniors. some of the topics are Photography: Science: Conservation: nature journaling and more. Classes are also held at the schools on various subjects.
• The website for the center has lists of their many projects and upcoming presentations.
• The public is certainly invited to attend many of their projects/presentations and to get out to enjoy nature.
• This Hatboro and Horsham Rotary Clubs will be there Apr 30 9-12 for Environmental cleanup Service Project
• For more information  https://www.montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/3006/Jarrett-Nature-Center?bidId=  or Jarrett Nature Center / Green Up Days (hatboro-horsham.org)

• Sat Mar 19 is the four-way test contest. Good Luck to all the contestants. Winner moves on to District contest.
• Invitations to Borough Ball can be gotten from Kathy Salemno
• Regular meeting on Mar 23 will be at 5pm at Bernies...Time for fellowship!
• Rotary international now has a link to donate to disaster relief for Ukraine. Disaster Response Fund | My Rotary

WHO ARE SECOND ALARMER'S? Career and volunteer highly trained Paramedics who provide high level pre-hospital emergency medical care, rescue and related services in a compassionate and professional manner to the community. 

• It is a faith-based group of volunteers which provide emergency shelter in local churches on nights when the temperature drops below 26degrees.
• The CSSH is a non-profit organization which not only shelters the homeless during cold spells from Dec through Mar but also tries to connect people with organizations to improve their circumstances and gain self-sufficiency (such as help with housing or getting credentials)
• They Primarily serve the Central Bucks County Region. Local churches in that area host the shelters. Clients are provided transportation; a warm place to sleep; a hot meal; breakfast and food for lunch.
• It takes a minimum of 14 people to staff a shelter (working in shifts). IF they do not have 14 volunteers for a given night, the shelter will not open.

•  Go http://co2ssh.org/volunteer-training   Training can be taken online with a quiz at the end
• Then complete the paperwork and once approved, you can sign up for shifts
• Another option is to contact the training team by calling 866-390-0291 ext. 706

• online at my.rotary.org/rotary-direct
• By Mail using either the Rotary Foundation Contribution form or Rotary direct enrollment form
• By phone..Call the rotary Support Center at 18669768279
• By Fax  18473285260

• Congrats to club members Linda R; Jesse B; and Tom F. who were winners in the Super Bowl Pool !!
• Apr 30 is Environmental Day...stay tuned for information on our club project.
• Tony, club foundation chairman is encouraging everyone to donate to foundation with automatic monthly payments.

• A Mayor in PA used to be called a Burgess.
• The term of office is 4 years (no known term limits). The first Mayor of Hatboro was James Eaton (Eaton Park is named after him)
• What are some duties of the current Mayor??  administer oaths and proclamations; assist the borough emergency manager; preserve order in the borough; report to council on the state of the borough; has control of the police department; can appoint special police; control over school crossing guards; enforce laws; declare emergencies; perform weddings; and approve tax ordinance.
• One of his primary jobs is Public Relations.
• Tim is working toward reducing the carbon footprint both in his own home and in the borough.
• Most interesting duty so far..spending 11 hours in the police station during the hurricane and then touring the borough after the storm.
• to learn more about Tim, please go to https://myhatboro.org/mayor/

• Horsham sponsoring a Dine and Donate at PJ Whelihan's Feb 9
• District Conference Apr 22-24 Hershey PA
• Hatboro Boro Ball Mar 19
• don't forget to purchase your squares for the Super Bowl Pool

• There is a lot of oversight on our parks, the pool, future projects
• Planning on building an inclusive playground in Eaton Park 
• Improvement of sidewalks
• Bringing back electronic recycling
• Refurbish the Basketball Court in Eaton Park
• Establish an exercise route in the park with different equipment and stations
• Adding lights on the trail by the train station
• Building a Dog Park possibly in or near Celano Park

• Slate of officers read for 022-2023
• Dec 11 Sip and Shop at Miller Meadow 6-9
• Dec 19 at 3pm: Fundraiser at Crooked Eye Brewery for Officer Ryan Allen 
• Toys For Tots could use donations for the younger (infants, babies) age group and also teenagers. All though they cannot give gift cards, they can use them to purchase needed items.

• Officer Ryan Allen: Expected to be moved to a rehab facility possibly this week. His K9 partner Louie goes to see him weekly. Louie is keeping his skills up thru training with other K9 officers.
• Fundraiser Dec 19 at Crooked Eye Brewery for The Allen Family
• Currently 16 staff however 3 are out on medical. 2 new hires both with previous experience on Bike patrols. Skeleton Scurry raised funds to purchase two new bikes for the department.
• Caution! If you pay your bills with a check through the mail: Do not put it in the box outside the post office. Take it inside and mail it. Checks are being taken from the outside box and when a check is found, it is being whitewashed and made out to the person stealing it.
• SCAMS: scams are on the rise. Please do not respond to caller asking for money and please caution older family members to hang up on anyone asking for money. The IRS will Not call you for money nor will you be turned over to any agency (such as Police, FBI etc). The same holds true for online requests for money...IGNORE them.

• Dec 17 5pm at Santucci's Street Rd Warminster PA Club Holiday Party. $5 per person due to Jill by Dec 18.
• Hatboro Small Business Shopping Nov 27. Good time to do your Christmas Shopping
• Hatboro Sip and Shop Friday Dec 10 6-9pm at Millers Meadow
• Dec 29 NO MEETING
• Pints for Polio Happy Hour raised $510 for Polio Plus and $193 for Toys for Tots

• Sep 1 Tornado..784 Homes were Damaged, 6 were demolished, 62 water rescues and 0 deaths
• Transportation.. Widening of Blair Mill road from Welsh to 611. Construction will begin next year
• Penn Lifestyle Campus formerly Penn Business Campus. Allows employees of businesses to rent apartments and enjoy other amenities.
• Access to Train: 35000 people work in Horsham, many who use public transportation. A shuttle bus service is being established to take people from Lifestyle Campus to Ambler Train Station. Expected to be online Mar/Apr of next year 2022.
• Turf Fields: At least two ballfields will be upgraded to Turf fields and the one used by Challenger League for those with disabilities will be Miracle Turf allowing for better surfaces for wheelchairs
• Homes are planned for County Line/Keith Valley..expected to be $900000 and up
• Update on Base: working with Base to try to use a phase in plan to obtain the land not been affected by the contaminated water to begin building homes. Have been working with Base to try to get an access road through the base so people do not have to drive around the base to get to Norristown Rd.
• Want to know where the walking trails are in Horsham? visit their website!

• If you know of a family needing assistance, have them contact the Food Bank
• Financial support is needed to purchase perishable food items rarely donated. (Families would rather have frozen veggies then canned.) 
• Food donations are need to reduce amount of food they must purchase. 

• For Every $1000 donated to the Rotary Foundation, you will receive a Paul Harris Medal. For each $1000 donated after that, you will receive a pin recognizing what level you are on. (i.e PHF+1, PHF+2 and so on)
• Money donated to Foundation is used for many Rotary Programs such as Peace Scholarships, Polio Plus and others. Rotary began the effort to rid the world of Polio in 1979. Since that time many other organizations have partnered with Rotary to immunize children around the world. Efforts are paying off, only two countries have had new cases.. Afghanistan and Pakistan
• Rotary Youth Exchange..This is a wonderful program for youth who go to a foreign country for a year, live with host families, sponsored by a Rotary Club in that country, attend school, learn the language, meet students from other countries and have a multitude of experiences.  

• Increase Our Impact - Conduct a community needs assessment for Service Projects and then tell the story (Facebook, website, Rotary Showcase). Plan a Rotary Days of Service around our new area of service - The Environment, invite non Rotarians to it.
• Expand Our Reach - Grow membership possibly from participants at service projects
• Enhance Participant Engagement - Bring in youth and offer new programs. Give members what they want or they will leave
• Increase Our Ability to Adapt - Virtual meeting options, new fundraisers, etc.

Lori Weinstein part of the Community Out Reach for Alpha Bravo Canine About Us - Alpha Bravo Canine presented to the club.

Alpha Bravo Canine’s mission is to raise, train and donate trained service dogs to U.S military veterans suffering from  Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and other combat related disabilities.

Alpha Bravo Canine™ Philadelphia’s first and only 501(c)3 organization that donates service dogs with US veterans suffering from debilitating medical and psychological problems as a result of their active combat duty. It is estimated that twenty percent of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or depression. Also, an alarming average of 22 veterans commit suicide every day here in the United States, that’s 8,030 in just one year. Alpha Bravo Canine™ was founded to help the local community of veterans. 

Alpha Bravo Canine™ believes in helping these brave warriors, who fought for our country’s freedom, by giving back to them.

 A fully trained service dog from puppy to graduated dog can cost approximately $25,000-30,000 for up to the two year time frame while under the organization’s care. Everything we do is – free of charge – A service dog will make a huge difference in their lives!

Frequently Asked Questions:

• APPLICATION PROCESS?
• Who is eligible to apply for a service dog?
  Veterans of the US Military who fought in overseas combat and now suffers from a disability related to their wartime service.
• I’ve heard service dogs are costly.. How much do you charge veterans? Zero dollars and Zero cents. Thank you for your service.
• After I apply for a dog, what is the next step?
  You will be contacted by our Veteran Coordinator to review your application and then will be referred to our Behavior Specialist who will set up an interview. Once that is completed your full application will be reviewed and if you meet the requirements an appointment will be set up to discuss our program along with wait times, expectations, and follow through.
• What is the wait time to get a dog? It will vary from month to month depending on a few different things such as how many dogs do we have in the program and how many veterans have been approved to receive one. Puppies start training at 8 weeks old and they graduate when they are between 1 and a half and 2 years old. so typically, the wait time can be anywhere from 6 months to 2 years. You will be well informed of everything.
• GENERAL QUESTIONS?
• Where are you located and where do you work out of? We are located in Philadelphia, PA. When it comes to training, we understand that public anxiety is a big problem for our veterans. For certain training sessions, we will ask you to come to different training facilities so we can work one on one or in a small group.  We will also go on field trips together under the supervision of the Director of Training.
• If you don’t charge the veterans, where does the money come from to fund the program? That’s a great question!  We hold an annual “Dining out with the Dogs” at White Dog Cafe. Throughout the year we hold smaller fundraisers and appear at different events. We sell t shirts and other logo items. We may have the help of generous donors and sponsors. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a full or partial sponsor, please let us know! We are frequently on the radio, news, and in the eye of the public so there is definitely a potential for some positive advertisement in the community in partnering with us!
• Where do you get your dogs? We work with Lynnville Labradors located in southern New Jersey.
• PUPPY RAISER FAMILY QUESTIONS?
  All families must commit to attending an orientation class prior to the puppy’s arrival. The puppy raiser family and pup must also participate in weekly training classes. Please email TReupp@AlphaBravoCanine.org to set up an interview.
• How long will the  puppy live with their puppy raiser family?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ The family will commit to fostering for up to 18 months.
• Can the puppy raiser family take the puppy along on outings? Yes. The puppy needs to be comfortable in a variety of settings, meeting new people, and encountering different environments. The puppy will wear the Service Dog In Training vest at all times in public settings. Puppy Raising families will expose the dogs to hundreds of different environments and setting to prepare them for a life of working.
• Can I raise a puppy if I already have a dog in my home? The Director of Training and Puppy Raising Coordinator will evaluate the other dog and home environment to ensure a match.
• When does the puppy start training school? The puppy will begin socialization, training, and field trips right away.  Field trips are started as soon as potty training is consistent.
• What’s involved with training my puppy? You will be given all of the education and tools needed to participate in the training of your service dog in training.  We have weekly training classes with the Director of Training.  You will take your dog everywhere with you for all types of socialization which will be discussed during orientation and during weekly classes

• Vision
• Community need
• Cooperation
• Responsibility and Stewardship
• Empowerment and Sustainability

• An idea close to home
• Son in medical school, and he wanted to be a humanitarian,
• Uganda - Developing country, with economic needs and health care challenges. In Uganda sixteen women a day die from childbirth. 

• Focus on healthcare education
• Exchange healthcare professionals
• Support network of professionals
• Improve community health center infrastructure
• Develop distance education programs

• Create regional training centers
• Support a network of professionals
• $80K, $130k, $250k

• Drexel University, their college of nursing, computing, public health, international programs, and health sciences

• After 7 years, 3rd phase effort in progress
• Completed 5 VTT exchanges
• Installed computers
• Improved infrastructure at 4 health centers
• Conducted HBB and HMS training
• Major agreement with Drexel and Mbarara Health Center
• Making a difference!
• A model for Midwife Healthcare Education in Developing Countries

Marissa Jacobs explained that the Bucks County Audubon Society welcomes community involvement.  This could be through their programs, volunteer opportunities, membership and donations. 

Help build a better world for birds by joining Climate Watch to test and improve climate models.

Sign up.

• Day of Service at the Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust on May 1st, 1-3pm. Events - Pennypack Ecological Restoration TrustPennypack Ecological Restoration Trust (pennypacktrust.org)  A head count is needed by April 16th.
• Rotary Foundation Appalachian Trail Challenge (Herb Klotz). Consider making a Foundation donation at https://www.rotarydistrict7430.org/donate.  As an added incentive our District Foundation team created the TRIPLE 110: If you donate $110 or more to the Annual Fund SHARE, and if Herb completes his final 110 miles of the Appalachian Trail, the District will match your donation with 110 Paul Harris points, to get you closer to the Paul Harris Fellow Recognition level.
• Penny War fundraiser: Hatboro-Horsham Penny War which will run from April 1st-30th.  Please share on social media, in your local Hatboro businesses, and anywhere else that you can think of. It's also a good time to collect the coins around your house that you're "saving for a vacation." Remember, pennies and dollar bills are positive points. Silver coins (dimes, nickels, quarters) are negative points.  In other words, you want to put pennies and dollars in the bins around Hatboro and silver coins in the bins around Horsham.  The list of participating businesses are on the flyer. We then plan to collect the bins on May 1st and announce the winner. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.
• College Settlement will be having a clean up day on May 22nd that our club could be part of, details will follow. 

• Keep thinking of potential speakers and let Marty know of any ideas.
• The Willow Grove YMCA Playground is now planned to be completed by the end of May. Hatboro and Willow Grove donations are set aside and Horsham's has been made, other donations have to be confirmed.
• Charter Night is traditionally in May, this year the Board decided to move it to June and to hold it outdoors due to COVID-19. Ideas are needed for a venue, considering that if alcohol is to be served not all outdoor locations will allow this. Katrina offered her home, the anticipated Miller Meadow Gazebo was suggested and Nancy said she would see if alcohol could be served. College Settlement and the Horsham VFW building were also suggested.
• Attendance has dropped off since the Zoom meeting times alternate between 8am and 12pm. We anticipate meeting in person again at the Dish within the next few months at the normal time of 7:30-8:30am. Some discussion was had on this and some members expressed their preference for noon meetings.
• Membership is now at 31 members, we have recently lost 3 members. It has been hard to recruit and retain members over the past year, due to just Zoom meetings and a lack of focus on membership. This was discussed at the last Board meeting and the idea of a Social Media Committee was suggested to help raise awareness of what we do and hopefully get others involved. Katrina explained that a chair and members would be needed for this committee. Our current Facebook site was discussed, this is a Group site that is underutilized and not managed by anybody, this would be part of the committees function. Barb manages our Website and does a great job.  Katrina will try and arrange a program on showing members how to invite others to like/join it. Jonathan could also help with this if needed and set up for Pages to join the Group.
• Fundraisers have helped raise around 18-19k to give out to charities and organizations this Rotary year. The Gift Card fundraiser will be tried again Nov/Dec. The 5k run/walk may be attempted again in the fall as long as it does not conflict with Lobster Pot. Hopefully Lobster Pot will happen this year, we have to wait and see.
• Katrina asked members how they felt about our club support the District STEM Youth Explorer Academy project that Rolf presented on last week. Most seemed in favor. The Board will decide how to support when allocating funds for this Rotary year and creating the budget for the next. 

Dee Eng, Emmaus Rotary Club member and the Friendship Exchange Chair for Rotary District 7430 presented on this program. District 7430 restarted this program in 2009 and since then they have conducted a dozen exchanges around the world. Dee gave details of some of these exchanges. The stories were very interesting and participants make many life long friends. A new idea that has just started is club to club exchange.

What is Friendship Exchange?

Friendship Exchange is an international exchange program for Rotary members and friends that allows participants to take turns hosting one another in their homes and clubs.

Participants may travel as individuals, couples, families, or groups, and may be Rotary members or not.

Benefits of an exchange

• Broaden international understanding
• Explore a profession or job in a different context
• Build enduring friendships
• Establish a foundation for peace and service
• Gain opportunities for active project involvement and support
• Learn about a region’s people, food, languages, customs, and history
• Find partners for grants

Choose a destination

Explore our Exchange Finder Map to view current exchange locations and the districts that serve them. Connect with the district’s Rotary Friendship Exchange chair for help finding potential international hosts and planning your itinerary.

Define your purpose

Friendship exchanges are organized around at least one of three themes: culture, service, and vocation.

Fund your exchange

All exchanges are paid for by the participants or their districts. Hosts are not expected to assume a significant financial burden. Club or district funds may be available to offset the costs of exchanges that have a vocational emphasis.

Share your story

After your trip, submit a report to your district, as well as to rotary.service@rotary.org. It’s your chance to tell us about your experience, make suggestions, and share what you learned.

• PBS Channel 12 works with Intermediate Unit on scheduling for programming for the children.
• Blue Bell Rotary has made a donation to the program to help provide technology for the students.
• Interpreters are sometimes needed in languages such as Russian, Greek, Chinese 

• Together we Grow Rotary! Meeting differences through different types of meetings but maintaining Rotary Core Values of Fellowship, Integrity, Diversity, Service and Leadership
• Public Image and Branding Campaign ;unified messaging shaped by actions of each of us.
• Using social media to tell the story of rotary : video club members stories 
• Purple Pinkie Race will be virtual on Oct 24 2020
• This district is #1 in the USA for supporting Shelter Box: The Rotary Club of Saucon, Center Valley is hosting a FREE online Stock the Box event on October 9th from 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Register here. The purpose of this event is to highlight ShelterBox's vital work, celebrate our district’s ShelterBox giving, and top last year’s district total 
• Training Tuesdays ;Grow Rotary Webinars:https://rotarydistrict7430.org/stories/training-tuesday

• Reminder, his Hatboro office is open continuing to help people in the district with their unemployment issues. (some people are still waiting since the beginning of the shutdown to receive payment). People needing help who are outside the district will be referred to their own Representative.
• Sat July 25 is the ground breaking for the America-Korea Peace Park in North Wales
• Things in Senate: Mental Health Parody..Basically ,those with MH issues need to be treated like anyone else; Disability Bill of rights also in Senate. There has been reports that counseling and online therapy has been effective , not better then face to face but effective during this pandemic.
• Adults with special needs is also a focus. As the age, so are parents aging and are having trouble caring for their adult special needs children.
• Pandemic: 3 million people in PA out of work; working on plans to open schools; also working on grants for those schools that do not have the funding to meet the guidelines for opening.

•  Club dues should be sent to our PO Box....the address is on your invoice.
•  Thank you to Marty and the Speaker committee for the excellent programs
•  Congratulations to Jack Groves who has over 50 years in Rotary. Jack Joined the club on Jun 20 1969!

•  Hatboro Rotarians help with Meals on wheels\
•  Williams Lane outside dining was so successful that it will be continued Thurs-Sun during the summer. The Borough is also looking for a place in the north end of town for another outside dining area.
•  The club received a $1000 grant which will be donated to H.A.T. packs

• Charter night has been canceled and when we can it will be rescheduled
• Thanks to Jillian for the Marigold Project..People who received them where very thankful and appreciative
•  Scholarship Committee will be meeting by Zoom and currently has 6 applications (academic and vo tech)
•  Tribal Challenge at this point has been postponed.. updates will be posted on this site

Doug Harbach, Director of Communications for The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board

I bet you thought the gaming control board only regulate casinos but today we found out what they do cover and what they don't. There is a lot of information on their website https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/, so I urge you to check it out. The first Casino opened in 2006 with only slots but added table games in 2010. Currently there are 12 land based casinos and a 13th is being built in Philly. There are 17 mini casinos. 25 Truck stops which have a certain amount of parking spaces and sales also have video gaming terminals (VGT)but these sites are limited to a maximum of 5 machines. Internet Gaming (Interactive Gaming) is offered by 3 casinos to those living or visiting in PA. Sports wagering began in 2018 both in casinos and online. In early 2020, the Gaming Control Board established a website for those problem gamblers, those who need help and recognize they have a gambling problem. There are resources online through this website https://responsibleplay.pa.gov/. So do we consumers see any of that money which comes into casinos? If you receive a homestead deduction on your property taxes, you are receiving benefits from the revenue received from slot machines . What does the board not regulate? Lottery, Horse Racing, Small Games of Chance and Skill Games. Thank you Doug for this interesting talk!

•  DG Herb visited us to talk about District conference April 24-26 King of Prussia
•  Trivia Night April 4th..still need more tables
•  Willow Grove Night of the Races Mar 7 6-10pm
•  Hatboro Rotary partnered with Horsham Rotary Grant for Harmony Theater
•  District 7430 new Rotarians orientation..Giuseppi's Pizza Warminster May 4.
•  Charter Night May 28 Giuseppi's Pizza
•  Mar 7 4 wayTest contest. 9AM Behind Hatboro Federal (Same place we wrap gifts)

•  Visit NOVA Gift Shop  Corner of Broad Street and Rt 313
•   Do you have your table reserved for Trivia Night? (April 4) This night is also a food collection night for food pantries.
•   Reminder that ever Month is membership month. Do you know someone interested in helping the community? Invite them to a club meeting.
•   The club is looking for speakers please let Marty Palmer know if you have someone or some organization in mind.

•  April 4th TRIVIA NIGHT!
•  44th Annual Keith /valley Middle School Floor Hockey challenge to raise funds for Make-A-Wish Feb 21 2020. don't have students in school but would like to donate, go to webpage http://ttps://secure2.wish.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=3447&team_id=24225#.XjGhA25FzyE
•  Area 7 Get together at Bernie's on Thursday Jan 30 5pm
•  Tribal Challenge July 15 2020

•  Trivia night April 4th …Get your tables signed up! ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA   *NEW LOCATION* 321 Witmer Rd.
• Jan 30 Area 7 mixer at Bernie's
•  May 4  New Member Orientation. Stay tuned for more info.

ROTARY CLUB OF HATBORO 8th ANNUAL    Trivia Night    & Food Drive

 

• It was a pleasure to have AG Mike Mueller with us along with DGE Janet Kolepp. 
•  Please be sure to be here next week for the installation of Fabiana and Stephanie
•  Jarred, although leaving the YMCA is NOT leaving us! He will be working nearby and remaining in this club.
•  The New Year brings New Projects. Know of a service project we can be involved in? Pass the info on to President Linda.

• Oct 5... .Habitat Rock the Block
• Oct 12...Purple Pinkie Race to Zero
• Oct 12...Warrington Rotary Cornhole Tournament
• Nov 2....Willow Grove Rotary Casino Night
• Apr 4....Trivia Night at St Catherine's of Sienna

• Earth Day Apr 22 9-12..come help plant this years crops at the Hatboro Y. Please let Darlene know if you can come help with this annual Service Project.
• Charter Night May21 at Buona Via Restaurant 5:30 cocktails and 6:30 dinner