Rotary Club Of Chestnut Hill

Rotary Southeast PA District 7450 has set up a fund to help support people affected by the disastrous fires in Los Angeles California. The District started the fund with a $2,500 gift that kicked off the campaign. Funds will be gathered and sent directly Rotary District 5280 in the fire region so that the local Rotary Clubs can determine where the most needs are and ensure the funds are used effectively. For more information and to donate, visit: https://lnkd.in/etXnpEaq #peopleofaction #rotary #rotaryclub #rotaryinternational #serviceaboveself #californiawildfires

On a chilly late fall morning, Henry H. Houston Elementary School Principal Leroy Hall leads a cheerful “ABC Song” with third grade students who were excitingly waving dictionaries in the air. “A B C D E F G… now I know my…” Accompanying Hall in the school’s library were teachers and a half dozen Chestnut Hill Rotary volunteers. For more than a decade, Chestnut Hill Rotary volunteers raised funds, purchased dictionary/almanacs, and donated to 3rd grade students in public schools in Northwest Philadelphia. Rotary volunteers coordinate with the teachers and principals to distribute and interact with the students when they receive the books which are for them to take home. For many of the students, it is the first book that they can call their own. This video describes the impact of the project on their students and classroom learning both short and long-term from the educators' perspective. Read more here:  https://lnkd.in/e4bpxk5C #rotary #rotaryclub #chestnuthillrotaryclub #elementaryeducation #literacy #literacymatters

The Rotary Club Of Chestnut Hill is looking forward to hearing from speakers Barry Corbin, Customer Relations Manager and Neil Ryant, Warehouse Lead at PAR Recycle Works who will present an update on the work of their organization which provides transitional employment to formerly incarcerated people. PAR-Recycle Works' innovative programs help build safer communities and contribute to stronger families while saving taxpayer money. Chestnut Hill Rotary provides financial contributions through grants. Everyone is welcome to join us Breakfast Program, Wednesday, January 22, 7 a.m. Center on the Hill, Widener Hall 8855 Germantown Avenue (next to Chestnut Hill Hospital) Free parking available behind the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill #recycle #environmental #rotary #rotaryclub #chestnuthillrotaryclub

We're growing! The Rotary Club Of Chestnut Hill is honored to welcome another new member at the recent breakfast meeting. Julie Martini is a silversmith and a bookkeeper. Since moving from Maplewood, New Jersey a few years ago, she missed being a member of the Women's Club. She joined Rotary because she likes doing activities that benefit others, particularly those in need. "I think Rotary will fill that void in my life." Julie was joined by Ann Elkington, her sponsor, and Maxine Dornemann, Membership Chair. Become a member. Visit: https://lnkd.in/e-w7ht4K #rotary #rotaryclub #serviceaboveself #chestnuthillrotaryclub

Chestnut Hill Rotary's new vision statement: The vision of the Rotary Club of Chestnut Hill is an active and fun membership organization, dedicated to personal and professional growth by driving positive change for everyone in Northwest Philadelphia and beyond. Over a period of several months in 2024, Chestnut Hill Rotary members gathered to reimagine the club’s future and develop a new vision and plan to achieve that stated goal.  The planning process began with an honest assessment of club experience. The leadership team utilized the Rotary Action Plan which was developed to improve the club experience and a meaningful, lasting change in our community. The four Rotary priorities are: Increase Our Impact; Expand Our Reach; Enhance Participant Engagement; and Increase Our Ability to Adapt. The priorities used to provide a framework for developing the specific plan for Chestnut Hill Rotary. “I particularly like the fact that the strategic plan focuses on our ongoing efforts to enhance the experiences of our members”, said Tim Sager, Treasurer. “We are in a significant growth phase and need to regularly assess whether we have social, educational and philanthropic activities that appeal to our group as our constituency evolves.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e5GFkra8 #strategicplanning #rotaryactionplan #rotaryclub #rotaryinternational #rotary #chestnuthillrotaryclub

Join the Rotary Club Of Chestnut Hill's next Happy Hour Meet Up, Thursday, January 16, 4:30 p.m., Chestnut Hill Brewing Company, 8221 Germantown Ave. You'll enjoy great food and drinks with members and guests at Chestnut Hill Brewing Company, which features high-quality, small-batch beer, and wood-fired Neapolitan pizza made with local organic ingredients. Everyone is welcome! #happyhour #rotary #rotaryclub #microbrew #chestnuthillrotaryclub

WE'RE GROWING! The Rotary Club Of Chestnut Hill is honored to welcome another new member. Dietrich Bilger, who retired from the investment services sector, transferred from the Rotary Club of Scituate, MA. There, he served as club president and Rotary International District 7950 Governor in 2013-14. He also led many Rotary projects internationally. He moved to the Chestnut Hill area a few years ago and is looking forward to serving in his new club, particularly in the area of international service. Dietrich is pictured on left with Membership Chair Maxine Dornemann and Samuel Morgan, CRPC™ assisting. We look forward to working together to better our community! #rotary #rotaryclub #chestnuthillrotaryclub #serviceaboveself

WE'RE GROWING! The Rotary Club Of Chestnut Hill is honored to welcome a few new members. First, we inducted Mike Zorzy, Regional Sales Director, Amgen, a biotech pharmaceutical company focused on rare diseases. After moving to Chestnut Hill a few years ago with his wife, he is looking forward to giving back to the community to help it grow. Michael is pictured right with his sponsor, Anthony Stover, and Membership Chair, Maxine Dornemann. We're looking forward to working together to serve our local community while having fun! Consider joining us too! Visit here to learn how: https://lnkd.in/e-w7ht4K #rotary #rotaryclub #rotaryinternational #pharmaceutical #chestnuthillrotaryclub

In support of Martin Luther King's birthday on January 20—a day dedicated to encouraging Americans to participate in community service—the Rotary Club Of Chestnut Hill is conducting a Winter Clothing & Food Drive to benefit clients of Prevention Point Philadelphia. We encourage members, friends, neighbors to gather and donate warm winter clothing and supplies for a chili dinner for 200. Donations will be accepted at the Breakfast Program on Wednesday, January 8 and 15, 2025, at Center on the Hill, Widener Hall, 8855 Germantown Ave. For other drop off times, contact Maggie Stoffel at maggie.stoeffel@gmail.com Prevention Point Philadelphia serves thousands of individuals each year who are experiencing homelessness and substance abuse disorder. For more details, visit: https://lnkd.in/eC_-uv_j #MLK #mlkdayofservice #mlk2025 #serviceaboveself #rotary #rotaryclub #clothingdrive #fooddrive #chestnuthillrotaryclub

Want to make a New Year's resolution that you will enjoy and keep? Volunteer to make the world a better place and make a difference. Join our network of 1.4 million caring People of Action. There's 44 clubs in the Rotary Southeast PA District 7450. There's one close to where you live or work. Visit: https://lnkd.in/eFVb9X5R #rotary#rotaryclub #rotaryinternational #peopleofaction