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Southeastern PA member profiles, happenings, projects and impacts, locally and around the world.
Students Talk About Pressures, Temptations During Speeches
The pressure to succeed, artificial intelligence shortcuts, and difficulty of the college application process are top-of-mind of Rotary Speech Contest Finalists.
Rotary SE PA Foundation’s Impact in the Community
This year's success at Gundaker truly reflects the heart, generosity, and dedication of our District 7450 family.
Celebrating a Century of Service
Rotary International, founded in Chicago on February 23, 1905, has grown into one of the world's most enduring service organizations.
Packing 15K Meals for Families in Need and Serving Youth
Members from 20 clubs in Rotary Southeast PA District gathered to pack 15,000 meals for individuals and families in need at Rise Against Hunger and heard the Finalists for the Roger Taylor Four-way Speech Contest.
Member Profile: Michael Kraus
Meet Michael, a 31-year-old executive with Scouting America, who he shares why volunteering matters more than ever.
SE PA Peace Fellow Honored
Rotary Peace Fellow Mohammed Fakhry was recently honored by the Gillings School of Public Health of UNC-Chapel Hill, the highest-rated public health graduate program in a public university the U.S.
SE PA Member Receives Rotary’s Highest Honor
The Service Above Self Award is considered the highest honor that Rotary International can bestow on a member.
Member Profile: Donna Henry
Donna Henry, member of the Upper Darby-Lansdowne club, has been involved with Rotary Youth Exchange for many years.
Chestnut Tree Project Grows to New Heights
Four years ago, Paul Quintavalla and Lou Pace of the Broomall Rotary Club planted a dozen hybrid chestnut trees across Broomall to restore these trees to the region.
Power Up Ukraine
Four Rotary clubs are working together to Power Up Ukraine. All contributions will be used to purchase portable generators to provide backup power for critical medical equipment.
Leadership Program Provides Inspiration for Youths in SE PA
Sometimes you need some inspiration. Look no further than to the 2026 Rotary Southeastern PA Rotary Youth Leadership Awards student leaders that met on Saturday March 7, at the Penn State Great Valley!
Clean Water, Healthier Communities
Learn how Rotary focuses service initiatives and fundraising activities toward expanding access to clean water and proper sanitation.
Rotary projects around the globe
Rotary projects for March 2026 focus on community empowerment, education, and health.
Member Profile: Kaitlyn Pacheco
Meet member Kaitlyn Pacheco of West Chester Passport Rotary. An invitation to a Rotary meeting led to a life-changing experience for Kaitlyn.
Share a Bear: Bringing Comfort to Children in Need
When a child is facing fear, uncertainty, or trauma, something as simple as a soft, cuddly teddy bear offers comfort, eases anxiety, and provides a sense of security that can help a child feel safe enough to open up during difficult moments. You can Share a Bear to deliver comfort and reassurance to children when they need it most.
Rotary SE PA Foundation Supports 25 Local Food Cupboards
Guided by Rotary’s motto, Service Above Self, Rotary District 7450 Gundaker Foundation donated a total of $27,000 to 25 different local food cupboards.
Rotary projects around the globe
Rotary Clubs around the world are hard at work doing good in their communities and the world. Check out what our friends have been up to.
MLK Day of Service
In honor of MLK Day 2026, Rotary members from across Southeastern PA gathered at Ann’s Heart in Phoenixville to give a treasured community space a fresh coat of care.
Our Rotary Peace Fellows: Updates
Peacebuilding is an overarching goal of Rotary, to which all its programs contribute.
Rotary Projects Around the Globe
This month features exciting and impactful projects from Rotary Clubs in Australia, China, Mexico, Philippines, and the United States.