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Upcoming Events
2025 District Conference
Apr. 04, 2025 – Apr. 06, 2025
 
Hares Hill Brewing
Apr. 09, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
Adopt-A-Highway
Norco Fire Company
Apr. 12, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
 
Rotary Foundation with Cindy Hornaman
Apr. 16, 2025
5:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
Community Mixer
Iron Gate Biergarten
Apr. 23, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
Pottstown Historical Society
Pottstown Historical Society
Apr. 30, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
Philadelphia CyberKnife
Brookside Country Club
May 07, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
Learning Opportunity - Youth Services
May 12, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
 
Pavilion Clean Up
May 14, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
General Carl Spaatz National USAAF Museum
May 28, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Ed Schumacher
April 19
 
Hank Saylor
April 24
 
Werner Koller
April 24
 
Nick Yannessa
April 26
 
Spouse Birthdays
Stacey VanDruff
April 15
 
Jay Romero
April 17
 
Kelsey Gofus
April 17
 
Anniversaries
Brady VanDruff
Stacey VanDruff
April 27
 
Join Date
Hank Saylor
April 1, 1967
58 years
 
Rick Albitz
April 1, 1979
46 years
 
Brooke Martin
April 15, 2015
10 years
 
Richard Gray
April 27, 2016
9 years
 
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Duck Race 2019
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This Week at Rotary - April 9th - Offsite Social/Happy Hour @ Hares Hill Brewing

HARES HILL BREWING COMPANY

Offsite Social/Happy Hour at Hares Hill Brewing Company.

For these off-site socials, there will be no meal fee and you will be responsible for any food or drinks during the gathering.  We hope these events give us an opportunity to have more time to interact as Rotarians and to create a low-pressure way to engage new members.

Hares Hill Brewing is located on Rte 23 in the Fiver area.  There is ample parking, a range of food selections and, of course, a variety of drinks for you to enjoy.

Meeting Location:  1161 Ridge Rd, Pottstown, PA 19465

REGISTER ONLINE so we have an idea of who to look for smiley

 

 


 
Upcoming Meeting - Apr 16th - Foundation with Cindy
The Rotary Foundation | Rotary Club of Swampscott
 
Every wonder where the money goes that we donate to the Rotary Foundation, why does Roger ask us to donate every year?  It isn't just to recognize our members with Paul Harris fellowship awards.  The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world.  Since it was founded more than 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent more than $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects.  Come learn about how our donations turn into projects and how we can use these funds to fuel our own projects.  This is a great opportunity to ask questions about foundation giving and grants.
 
 

In Case You Missed It - April 2nd - Classification Talks
 
In case you missed last weeks meeting...Classification Talks are no longer for "new" Rotarians.  We couldn't have been more impressed with our two speakers, Nicole Morrison and Jennifer Isett!  Who knew Nicole had a "side gig" using the word "side" loosely.  If there is someone that can get through pictures of 3 Rotary trips faster than Jen...challenge issued!
 
If you are a new Rotarian and want to tell your story or been in Rotary for a while and have a new story today.   Let our program committee know and they'll get you on the schedule.  Eventually you may be asked...
 
When Rotary started membership was category specific and a classification was necessary.  As Rotary has evolved through the years, we are no longer category specific and we can have many members from the same industry.  Also many of our members learned in the last RLI sessions the classifications are no longer required.  On November 6th we will get a chance to hear from some of our newer members and help them carry on the tradition from our found Paul Harris - the Classification Talk.  
 
This is an opportunity for them to tell us about themselves - and the topics range from their business dealings to their personal lives.  Most importantly - why they joined Rotary and their aspirations.
 
This is a meeting you don't want to miss, learn about our members, maybe there is someone you want to learn more about and haven't had the chance to connect?  Maybe you'll learn something new and really want to connect with that person?  Either way come out and enjoy some time with your fellow Rotarians, you are sure to learn something new.
 
 
 
 

 
Community Needs
Community Needs
 
From time to time our fellow Rotarians find causes that are near and dear to their hearts and have a great impact on the community that require some giving of items or funds.  This section will house all of those things, from ongoing items to ones for a specific time frame. 
  • The Period Project with the Tri-County YWCA is ongoing. School has started again, and with it, the continuing need to provide feminine hygiene products for girls in Pottstown and the Pottsgroves. Girls who have to miss school because they cannot afford period products lose up to a week each month. Please consider making a monetary or in kind donation. Please reach out to Patti Derr if you have questions, and thank you for supporting equity in education.  Patti Derr at 610-850-4737 or pnderr343@gmail.com. Thank you for your generosity.
  • St. Paul's Diaper Bank is located at 927 N. Franklin St in Pottstown and it provides free diapers, wipes and other essentials to low income families in Pottstown. The Diaper Bank is open every Wednesday from 10am-12pm. We are seeing a dramatic increase in the number of families we serve each week and welcome donations of unopened childrens' diapers and pull-ups in any and every size, as well as wipes. We are the only Diaper Bank of its kind for the Pottstown community and we would like to expand our hours in order to help more families, but we can only do that with donations and community support.
    Rev. Lauren Cain, reverendlaurencain@gmail.com 215-360-6659
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If you would like your cause included in this section please email the details to Richard Gray by noon on the Friday previous to the bulletin you would like it included in.  Include if it is ongoing, dates, brief description, contact info, website for additional info(if applicable), whatever you want included in the post.  
 

 
Membership 

Membership:

Our club is built on a foundation of community and fellowship. The strength of our bond provides us the power to serve our local community and those in need across the globe. 

We have multiple Membership options to fit your needs as a Pottstown Rotarian: 

Individual & Family- For Members who would like to be fully engaged and attend regular meetings.  Minimum cost per quarter:  $218.07.  

Service- For those who want to participate with a limited time and financial commitment.  Minimum cost per quarter:  $86.07. 

Corporate- For business owners with multiple club memberships and includes sponsorship recognition at one event.   Minimum cost per quarter:  $436.14

Come check us out to see if Rotary is right for you! To attend a meeting as our guest or for any membership questions, please reach out to Amira Heim (Membership Chair) at AmiraHeim@citadelbanking.com

 


 
Rotary Youth Exchange

Who Are We - Rotary Youth Exchange District 5180 | High School Study Abroad  | Greater-Sacramento Area | CaliforniaRotary clubs channel their commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity. Youth Service, one of the five, recognizes the importance of empowering youth through leadership development programs. Rotary Youth Exchange is one of many youth leadership development programs offered by Rotary and was started in 1920 by Rotary International. 

Braeden Glover is off to Croatia.  We can't wait to hear about his experience when he gets back!!!


Do you know a student who you would like to see have this same growth experience?  Now is the time to talk with them and get them to talk with Lauren McCloskey or Mike McCarthy.  The world is open!

 

 

 


 
Upcoming Events
 
North Marion 24-25 and 25-26 Academic Calendars | North Marion School  District OR
There are a lot of events happening this month and beyond.
 
Keep an eye on things occurring around Pottstown with a look at our Calendar.
 
Reminder - look often as things are always changing!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Club Information
Welcome to our Club!
Pottstown Rotary
Service Above Self
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
Brookside Country Club
Prospect and Adams Streets
Pottstown, PA 19464
United States of America
Social hour from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
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