Rotary Round Up September 8, 2025 (Sep. 08, 2025)

Luncheon Meeting

Monday September 8, 2025 -

Dave Schankweiler - Interim President - Harrisburg University

What's one thing Harrisburg has that sets itself off from other small cities? How about an international university hosting students from all across the world?

They have over 7,000 students from 102 different countries that offer STEM-focused degree programs for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

They host most of their classes in the state of the art $73MM facility right here in the heart of downtown Harrisburg.

Did you know that they have an e-sports facility full of award winning gamers and e-sports students?

Come learn more about Harrisburg University and how they're leading the next generation of leaders here in Harrisburg!

We'll also have Sarah Combs - Co Owner of Mountain Lauren Catering!

If you can't make it in person don't forget you can watch live on zoom at noon here:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82480981520?pwd=3QFYDNcbwKeTqTQnqFHiyUoSthDfXD.1

Click the link above to register both on CR and the CPFB website! Minja our Youth Exchange student will be there!

Our Membership Drive is back for it's second year where we drive new members to this event to learn more about the Rotary Club and how they can become members. So invite your friends, invite your neighbors, invite your co-workers - but most importantly bring a guest so we can continue to expand our membership! Plus great tasting bourbon! Bring your favorite!

As you may know, the Nativity School of Harrisburg is a privately run, non-denominational, faith-based preparatory middle school aiming to break the cycle of poverty for low-income, inner-city boys. They currently have 65 middle school boys enrolled and continue to provide support, including tuition as needed, to their 100 “graduates” enrolled in surrounding high schools.

In addition, many of the Nativity School boys have participated in the Harrisburg Rotary Rotaract program, as many of our values align.

We have sponsored and registered for a table of 8. The event is held at the Harrisburg Hilton. The Breakfast will be on October Friday October 10th at 7:30AM. Please email Toni Mark toni.mark@use.salvationarmy.org if you're interested in attending.

Walk to End Alzheimer's Fundraiser

In case you forgot, our Prez donated $100 to the Walk to End Alzheimers and has pledged $500 for the local walk here on November 1st. Please donate today!

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Strategic Long Range Planning Session w/Board

Alexander Grass Campus

Sep 08, 2025
7:45 AM – 11:45 AM

David Schankweiler - Harrisburg University

Alexander Grass Campus

Sep 08, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Julie Walker - The Peyton Walker Foundation

Alexander Grass Campus

Sep 15, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Service Project Central PA Food Bank

CPFB

Sep 15, 2025
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Bourbon Tasting and Membership Drive

Triad Strategies

Sep 16, 2025
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Eric van der Valk - CEO of Ollie's Bargain Outlet

Alexander Grass Campus

Sep 22, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Member Birthdays

Anthony Worrall

September 1

Kahley Stewart

September 1

Alex Reber

September 5

Mary Oliveira

September 10

John Hickey

September 13

Lori Renne

September 21

Michael Wagner

September 24

Scoop Massott

September 26

Bryan Jones

September 29

Anniversaries

Cheri Comasco

Carl Comasco

September 21

Membership Report

Rotary Year 2025-2026

Current Membership - 138

New Members +15

Krista Page

Nicole McCartan

Regenia Belles

Bill Alexander

Dr. Jessica Knapp

Lindsey Sturkey

Michael Wagner

Angela DeSantiago

Tyler Wilt

Jessica Ritchie

Jennifer Morrison

Lori Rene

Leah Franklin

Brad Gebhart

Jen Morrison

Resignations -7

Nze Obinelo

Bruce Grossman

Rick Azzaro

Ana Meyers

Amber Shatto

Tom Johnston

Susan Hubley

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