CONNECTION 

January 2024

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Our Club made a donation to support this float.
Leishman Public Spirit award: Most outstanding floral presentation from a non-commercial participant.
WELCOME New Member
 
Rotarian Randy Hartinger (Sponsor Ed Kern)
was installed as our newest member
by Carolyne Jordan and Terry Reed 
 
 
YOUTH SERVICES
Contact Rotarian Jill Meade
 
Students of the Month
December 2023 
 
Congratulations
Avonlea Lechleitner - Wilson School District
with Rotarian Jeremiah Sensenig
 
Wilson Interact Club submitted pictures and a small write up for the RYLA 2023 Interact Awards.
 
Short-Term and Long-Term Youth Exchange opportunities available contact Carolyne Jordan
 
  • Maggie from Wyomissing Area High School will be participating in the Long-Term Youth Exchange Program.  She is scheduled to spend her exchange in Norway.  Our club will host an exchange student from somewhere in the world and we will need 3 host families in the Wyomissing school district.  Maggie’s parents will host part of the year.  We are looking for two other families that are willing to host an exchange student for about 3 months during the 2024-25 academic year.   
 
Rotary Youth Leadership Scholarship - contact Jill if you know of an interested student interested in applying for a scholarship. Both camps are sleep away and require the student to attend for its entirety.  
  • STEM Youth Education Academy will be held at Kutztown University July 11-14, 2024 for students currently in 7th grade. Our club will award 3 scholarships for students to participate in the STEMYEA program.  This interactive camp is in its third year and hs rave reviews from past students.  
  • Camp Neidig will be held June 14-17,2024 This is our district’s annual leadership camp for students who are currently a junior in high school.  Our club awards 8 scholarships for students to participate in this camp. 
 
Special Thank You to Wyomissing Area School District Brass Ensemble for bringing their musical talent to highlight the holiday spirit at our Dec.
meeting.
 
 
 
PEOPLE OF ACTION
BE ENGAGED:
Upcoming Service Opportunities
Go to website for more information! 
Contact Rotarian Edvard Philipson 
 
 
West Reading Ice-N-Spice Fest 
Jan. 26-28 
West Reading Penn Street
 
Feb. 10 
Redner´s Quick Shoppe
 
Feb. 29, 4-7 pm 
Hope Rescue Mission
 
 
Rotary Action Plan
Vibrant Club in Action Course 
 
 
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Post Holiday Party
Jan. 27th
Service Projects & Events
West Reading Ice N Spice Fest
Jan 26, 2024 11:00 AM –
Jan 28, 2024 7:00 PM
 
Post Holiday Party
Rotarian Jill Meade's
Jan 27, 2024
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
Blankets of Hope - Chili Sales
Redner´s Quick Shoppe
Feb 10, 2024
 
Prepare/Serve Dinner: Hope Rescue & Lighthouse
Hope Rescue Mission
Feb 29, 2024
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
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Speakers & Meetings
Jan 09, 2024 12:00 PM
Board Meeting
Jan 11, 2024 7:15 AM
Coffee/Tea & Conversations
Jan 17, 2024 12:00 PM
Literacy Council of Reading-Berks
Jan 25, 2024 7:15 AM
Coffee/Tea & Conversations
Jan 27, 2024 5:00 PM
Fun & Friendship
Feb 07, 2024 12:00 PM
Classification Talks
Feb 13, 2024 12:00 PM
Board Meeting
Feb 15, 2024 7:15 AM
Coffee/Tea & Conversations
Feb 21, 2024 12:00 PM
The Importance of Self Care: Helping Yourself So You Can Help Others
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