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Southeastern PA member profiles, happenings, projects and impacts, locally and around the world.
A Global Project to Help Two Hospitals in Ukraine
Rotary members in Rotary SE PA District 7450 are being asked to help Ukrainian wounded soldiers and civilians. A plan to transport medical supplies and equipment is moving forward if area clubs can raise $7000.
NE Philadelphia-Cheltenham-Rockledge Rotary Awarded Grant to Help in Uganda
Rotarians David Ehrenkrantz and Carrie Martin took the lead on obtaining a Rotary SE PA District Grant of $3000 to help initiate a program for the reduction of malnutrition and disease in Uganda.
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.
Member Profile: Teresinha Faria
Teresinha Faria is a member of the Media Rotary Club in Pennsylvania. She details what she likes about volunteering with Rotary and encourages young professionals to give it a try.
Rotary and Gates Foundation Extend Partnership to End Polio
The joint commitment will add $450 million to global polio eradication efforts over three years.
Attendees Look to the Future at the Rotary International Convention
Members from District 7450 were among the 15,000+ Rotarians from 140 countries who attended the International Convention in Calgary.
Rotary Projects Around the Globe
This month features exciting and impactful projects from Rotary Clubs in Canada, Italy, Taiwan, Uganda, and the United States.
Member Profile: Kyle Rheiner
Get to know Kyle, a Rotary member from West Chester, PA. He talks about his passion for impacting lives and teaching important lessons to youth, including his daughters.
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.
Rotary Clubs Band Together to Support Veterans
This past Memorial Day Weekend, Rotarians from Upper Main Line, Paoli-Malvern-Berwyn, Ardmore, Wayne, King of Prussia and West Chester Sunrise Clubs pitched in with donations and volunteers to host a picnic for the residents at the Coatesville VA Medical Center.
Rotary Projects Around the Globe
Rotary clubs in 200 countries around the world identify local issues and take action to help solve problems and make their community better. This month features exciting and impactful projects from Rotary and Rotaract Clubs in Bermuda, Ecuador, England, Netherlands, and Vietnam.
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.
World Immunization Week: Vaccines Keep Communities Healthy
Our progress in the fight against polio shows why vaccination is important.
Member Profile: Rick Trivane
The Navy recruiter promised him he would see the world and never be shot at. Wrong! Rick Trivane was assigned to the US Naval Air Command at the Naval Air Station in Lakehurst, NJ, a scant sixty miles from his home in Linden, NJ.
Rotary Projects Around the Globe
Rotary clubs in 200 countries around the world identify local issues and take action to help solve problems and make their community better. This month features exciting and impactful projects from Rotary and Rotaract Clubs in Bermuda, Ecuador, England, Netherlands, and Vietnam.
Why Join a Rotary Club?
With clubs throughout the Philadelphia region, Rotary offers opportunities to make a lasting impact, both locally and globally.
Member Profile: Jeannine Osayande
Meet Jeannine, a lecturer and performer with deep roots in the Swarthmore area. She talks about her interest in helping young people make a social impact through service.
We are unstoppable
Since Rotary and our partners started this journey, BILLIONS of children have been protected from polio. But we still have work to do.
Member Profile: Ellen Williams
Many people’s career paths take them far from their original goals. Ellen Williams of the Chestnut Hill Rotary Club is no exception. Upon graduation from the University of Delaware with a degree in criminal justice, she was offered a position as a parole officer. “I took one look at what the job entailed and said, “Oh no. This is definitely not for me!”