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Southeastern PA member profiles, happenings, projects and impacts, locally and around the world.

Basic Education and Literacy Jay Pennie Basic Education and Literacy Jay Pennie

Empowering Children Through Hands Across the Sea

As avid sailors, my husband Dennis Wallace and I have explored the eastern Caribbean for years. Amid its beauty, we’ve also witnessed a deeper issue — a widespread literacy gap. Many adults read at only a fourth-grade level, making everyday life a challenge. And when parents struggle with reading, it’s difficult for them to support their children’s learning, creating a cycle that’s hard to break.

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Texas Flood Relief Assistance

Historic rains have brought devastating floods to Central Texas, displacing families, destroying homes, and upending lives. While some Rotary clubs in District 5870 in Central Texas were spared, others were hit hard—and the need for help is urgent.

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30 Members Receive Outstanding Rotarian Awards

More than 100 members and guests from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Rotary District packed a room at the Inn of Villanova last week to recognize the good work of members over the past year and introduce the new District leadership for 2025-26.

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Youth Development Jay Pennie Youth Development Jay Pennie

Speech Contest Finalists Wow Audience

The final round of the Roger Taylor Rotary Speech Contest showcased talented young speakers before an audience of about 50 Rotary members, students, and community members. Contestants delivered original speeches on materialism, artificial intelligence, and historical accuracy, thoughtfully applying the Rotary 4-Way Test to real-world issues.

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