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We are accepting nominations for one-year terms for vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and financial secretary and two-year terms (2024-2026) for the four (4) directors of the class whose term will expire on July 1, 2024. The terms start and end on July 1, to follow the Rotary calendar year.
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SAHS Interact Club on Action NewsThe Interact club we support at Souderton Area High School was recently featured on Action News! Over the past two years, these energetic volunteers have served over 700 hours at Care & Share Thrift Shoppes. CLICK HERE to watch this inspirational segment!
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E-Meal ServiceOur club recently served at the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran church in Souderton. This food distribution program needs volunteers to assemble meal bags, organize the warehouse, and “hand–up” meals to our neighbors in need. |
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Rotaplast Welcomes Steve Kendra!Our Rotary District Rotaplast team is thrilled to welcome ST Rotary member Steve Kendra as a new member! Steve will be embarking on their next Rotaplast Mission to Medellin, Columbia in May. Thanks, Steve for your willingness to serve others! We know this will be the first of many missions - we can't wait to hear about them!
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Bowling SocialFun was had by all at Earl Bowl on Wednesday, February 28! We had six teams of bowlers plus a few cheerleaders who stopped by to encourage and entertain us. A big thanks to Liz Herman and Janet Pesini for organizing the event. Click the link to find out the scores and to view more photo's!
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Rotary Youth ExchangeOur very own Rotary Youth Exchange Student from Brazil, Luisa Saraiva Noleto, (photo above) to the left of Rotary International President-Elect Stephanie Urchick!
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February 22, 2024 Meeting RecapWhat a treat to hear from the two Souderton Area School District students who attended District 7430's STEM Youth Academy last summer. Their presentation provided a peek into the experience and the different ways they have been motivated to think about future avenues of study. Tickets are still available for the upcoming fundraiser for this year's Academy. CLICK HERE
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Mini Golf at IV Public LibraryIt looks like Janet Pesini and Liz Herman have started practicing for our upcoming Golf Outing! Actually, our club sponsored a hole at the Indian Valley Public Library Mini-Golf event in early February. Thanks for taking the time to promote our Rotary club in our community!
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Thank You Richard!President Brad Bissinger recently presented Richard Swartley with his Paul Harris +4 recognition pin. Richard has been a member of the ST Rotary Club since 1998. Thanks for your commitment to our club and Rotary International!
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February 15, 2024 Meeting RecapWe welcomed Nate Clemmer, owner of the Branch Creek Taphouse. He shared his love of Souderton, the development of the business, and his commitment to use profits to support local nonprofits. Thanks for joining us!
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New Membership ApplicationsAt the February 8 STRC Board Meeting, Corporate Membership applications were approved for Univest and Keystone Opportunity Center. Questions or concerns about these applications for membership in our club should be made to President Brad Bissinger by February 22, 2024. Thank you to our Membership Co-Chairs, Janet Pesini and Liz Herman, and the rest of the Board for their tireless efforts in launching the STRC Corporate Membership!
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Sympathy to the family of Jon ClemmerL-R: Karla Myers, Jon Clemmer and Ray Yothers at the 2019 STRC Golf Outing. Jon Clemmer passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. This month, Jon was going to celebrate his 36th year as a member of our Rotary Club. Jon served as President from 2000-01, and was a Paul Harris Fellow +3. He was a strong supporter of our club and was an enthusiastic Golf Outing participant! Please consider sending a card to his wife Betty. 285 Country Club Drive, Telford PA CLICK HERE to read his obituary |
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Rotary District ConferenceThe annual District Conference will be held at the Wind Creek Casino and Hotel on April 26-28, 2024. To streamline our District events, the conference will include two other events that are traditionally held separately. Both the District Training Assembly and District Foundation Awards will be included in our District Conference this year. This is a savings of $125 if you previously attended both of those events.
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Donation to Rotary InternationalIf you haven’t given to Rotary International this Rotary calendar year, you have hopefully by now received a letter from ST Rotary International Foundation Chair, Rick Kowey. The letter is requesting your additional gift of $25 or more in return for our club making a $25 gift in your name to facilitate our giving commitments according to our constitution and bylaws. Please return the giving form to Rick via email. Thank you!
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January Billing ErrorIt has come to our attention that all meals were charged at a rate of $35 per meal in January. The actual meal cost at The Broad Street Grind is $30. As a result, a credit of $5 will be applied to your February bill for each meal eaten at BSG. Sorry for the confusion, and thank you for your understanding. Questions - contact President Brad Bissinger
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Concert Sundaes Patron RequestLAST CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE!!! Each Summer, Concert Sundaes is held on Sunday at Souderton Community Park. Our club serves ice cream and refreshments to the community at one concert. To help alleviate the cost of our registration, we are asking ST club members to donate. Your name will be listed in the Concert Sundaes program booklet along with your donation amount. Donations must be made by March 15, 2024. CLICK HERE to make your donation. THANK YOU!
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February 1, 2024 Meeting ReviewWe welcomed Maureen Gingerich, Vice President of Integrated Services, with St. Luke's Penn Foundation.
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January 25, 2024 Meeting ReviewOur January 25 meeting had two special guests, Keystone Opportunity Center's Executive Director Brandon Trombetta and Harleysville Hank! |
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Golf BenefitChip in for our annual Golf Benefit at Indian Valley Country Club Monday, April 29, 2024, 11AM We welcome you to participate as a golfer, as a sponsor or both! Plenty of great raffle prizes await your bidding, including Golf Professional Jim Herman's Golf Clubs (putter and driver)!
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Giving to The Rotary FoundationThe Souderton-Telford Rotary Club is a part of something much bigger in Rotary International, which unites people with a common desire to serve others around the world. |
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Rotary International Theme 2024 - 25Rotary International President-elect Stephanie Urchick announced that the 2024-25 presidential theme is The Magic of Rotary and called on members to recognize and amplify the organization’s power to save lives. CLICK HERE to read more.
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Save the Date - Beer Fest |
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Jan. 4, 2024 Meeting ReviewWe kicked off our first meeting of 2024 at our new location, The Broad Street Grind, hearing from Susan Burnett, Bethlehem Morning Star Grant Chairperson. |
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District Governor's December MessageClick on the title above! |
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Shop with a Cop 2023One could feel the excitement in the air at the 2023 "Shop with a Cop" event. Souderton-Telford Rotary members and strong support from the Souderton Area High School Interact Club assisted TWENTY families at the shopping extravaganza! Thank You - Thank You for helping us spread smiles, joy, and love to our community this holiday season. CLICK HERE to see photos from the event.
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SAHS Interact "Dresses Down" for a Cause!On a select day in December, the Interact Club at SAHS hosted a “dress-down” day where the faculty and staff could contribute money to wear casual clothing. The club raised $281.00 and donated it to the Shop with a Cop program of the Franconia Township Benevolent Association. In addition to the donation, 25 members of Interact will be volunteering the day of shopping. Our club is proud to co-sponsor the SAHS Interact Club with the Harleysville Rotary Club. Keep up the great work! |
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New Year - New Time - New Location!Kicking off 2024, our club will have a few changes! Make sure you have subscribed to our club’s calendar, and you will never miss a meeting! CLICK HERE for directions Time
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We appreciate your flexibility and understanding if we need to meet at a different location than listed above. We will do our best to keep the website updated. Questions or concerns can be directed to President Brad Bissinger.
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World Interact WeekRotary International hosts World Interact Week every fall to celebrate the power of Interact. This year clubs were encouraged to share about their Interact experience by creating a promotional video, photo(s), and/or essay in the 2023 Interact Awards. The club we support at Souderton Area High School created a video and submitted it to the competition. If you are unable to see a box above this text CLICK HERE to watch the video. |
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Cocktails & Candy Canes 2023It was with great enthusiasm that we presented the final check to Officer Boyle to assist with the upcoming "Shop with a Cop" hosted by the Franconia Township Police Benevolent Association (FTBA) The total amount given from our club is $14,000. Thank you - Thank you to everyone who contributed. We would like to thank Univest for covering the cost of loading all of the gift cards to be used at the event. Click the link below to read about the Cocktails & Candy Canes event. |
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Trivia Social NightOur club was "put to the test" at a recent trivia night! Thanks to Leah O'Leary for asking us questions....lots of laughs were shared as some of us thought we knew the answers! |
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Sailing to 100Our club sailed into the Souderton Holiday Parade with an AMAZING example of Rotarian engineering, creativity, hard work, and enthusiasm! Our club was grateful for the support of the Souderton Area High School Interact Club which helped us meet and greet our community. The Parade Committee thanks all those who volunteered and worked over two years to make it happen! |
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Jim Church Classic 2023December 1 - 2 our club sponsored the 2023 Jim Church Classic Basketball Tournament at the Souderton Area High School. This event was established in 2012 by Rotarian Jim Church to support The Children's Tumor Foundation. There were approximately 600 spectators who came to cheer on this year's boys and girls teams.
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Interact NewsThe Interact Club at Souderton Area High School has been busy this fall. They held their annual Veteran’s Brunch on November 4. This is a combined event by Interact and the Support Our Troops clubs. The keynote speaker was our very own Chief Jim Leary who shared his experiences as a paratrooper in the Army and his accomplished career serving as a police officer, including Chief of Police for Souderton Borough. Did you know Jim was a competitive skydiver? Click on the link to read more about what the Interact Club has been up to! |
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Rotary Youth ExchangeRotary Youth Exchange inspires young leaders to serve as catalysts for peace and social justice in their local communities and throughout the world, long after their exchanges end. This program is possible because of the dedication, leadership, and passion of the tens of thousands of volunteers — Rotary members and nonmembers alike — who make this unique program so successful. Follow the link to read about a recent meeting focusing on how Rotary makes a difference with youth! |
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Trivia Night SocialJoin us for an evening of fun and fellowship on Thursday, November 30, as Leah O'Leary leads us in trivia! Leah is the host of the Broad Theater Trivia Nights. This free event is a great way to introduce others to Rotary! Space is limited - so sign up today - CLICK HERE!
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Jim Church Classic 2023Over the first Friday and Saturday in December, the Souderton Telford Rotary and Souderton Area High School will host the tenth annual Jim Church Classic High School Basketball Tournament. The tournament is named after Jim Church, the voice of local high school sports for more than four decades, and a ST Rotarian. (photo is the 2022 winners)
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Fresh For AllOn October 24, members of our club had the privilege to assist with the Philabundance Fresh for All food distribution sponsored by Keystone Opportunity Center.
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Support for HondurasMembers of our club attended the 2nd Annual Central American Food and Cultural Festival and Benefit hosted by Help to Help on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Food, Fun, and Friends! If you missed out but would still like to show your support, donations can be made here: https://souderton-telfordrotary.org/6811/Donate
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Vibrant Club SummitThe Rotary District 7430 Vibrant Club Summit on Saturday, October 7 was held at DeSales University which is a very attractive venue and fairly central to the district. Rotary International provided an Action Plan to discuss, IMPACT, REACH, ENGAGE and ADAPT.
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Auction Success!Thank you to all the committee members who worked hard to make this a successful event! From those who solicited, gathered and delivered auction items to those who rolled up their sleeves and helped with set up – THANK YOU! Thank you to the Club members who came, brought others and placed bids. THANK YOU! Thank you to Sandy Alderfer and his team who makes the evening run smoothly while having fun and filling the room with laughter. THANK YOU! Because of the team effort from all those mentioned about we raised over $28,000 for the Souderton-Telford Rotary Club Foundation. Those funds will benefit those in need in our community, scholarships, local and global projects. THANK YOU! CLICK HERE for photos from the event! - With appreciation, Jean Wieder, Auction Chairperson |
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Cocktails & Candy CanesWe are excited to announce a friendly trivia competition hosted by FOX29 Philadelphia's Richard Curtis! Who will win? The Police or the Rotarians? The real winners will be the families who will have a brighter holiday season thanks to your generosity. Proceeds from this event benefit the Franconia Township Police Benevolent Association's, "Shop with a Cop" program. CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets! |
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MONTCO 4H FairPresident Brad Bissinger and Past President Karla Myers attended the annual Montgomery County 4H Farm, Home and Youth Fair.
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Blast off from Kutztown U!Over 40 Rotary District 7430 Middle Schoolers spent a weekend at Kutztown University with the theme, "Astrobiology, the Search for Life on Mars". The focus of the STEM curriculum is on hands-on learning with real-world applications to help develop a variety of skill sets that our modern world depends upon. Our club sponsored two students, who were excited and grateful for the opportunity. (photo above)
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Changeover 2023Changeover night is our opportunity to thank the Rotarians in our club for the many different ways they make our club excel over the past year in our community. Thank you for your service! CLICK HERE to view the photos of who was recognized. It is also an evening where the incoming President announces their initiatives for the upcoming year. We are thrilled that the following have agreed to serve in leadership roles for 2023-24: President, Brad Bissinger; President-Elect, Kate Hoath; Vice President, Sarah Bergin and Past President, Karla Myers.
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Camp Neidig 2023Camp Neidig is a program sponsored by the Rotary Clubs in the Rotary District 7430 (Southeastern Pennsylvania). Its purpose is to provide exceptional young men and women with the opportunity to live, work, and socialize together in a dynamic leadership environment. The activities students become involved will be focused upon contemporary problems, ethical situations, and decision making that will contribute to their development as a leader. This year, our club sent five Souderton Area High School Students.
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Concert Sundaes 2023It was our pleasure to serve our local community once again at Concert Sundaes. CLICK HERE to view us in action!
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Park Sponsor ReceptionThe Souderton-Telford Rotary Club held a special sponsor reception on Sunday, June 11, 2023, to express gratitude and recognize the generous donors who have helped to make the Souderton Community Park Renovation Project a reality. CLICK HERE for additional photos from the event. |
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SAHS Students of the MonthSouderton Area High School (SAHS) selects two exemplary students each month to honor them as students of the month.
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Polio Plus RecognitionRotary District 7430 Past District Governor, Bob Hobaugh, recently thanked our club for the $3,500 we donated to Rotary International's Polio Plus campaign in 2021-22. Thank you to the members of our club who support this program! Rotarians’ contributions to PolioPlus help fund planning by technical experts, large-scale communication efforts to make people aware of the benefits of vaccinations, and support for volunteers who go door to door.
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Thank You Kathy PerriconeSince 2016, Kathy Perricone has provided leadership to the Interact club we support with Harleysville Rotary at Souderton Area High School. The club has grown by leaps and bounds and is now one of the larger clubs at the high school. This year she is retiring from teaching. We celebrated her and the Interact Club's accomplishments over the past year at a recent meeting. THANK YOU Kathy!
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Regional 4-Way Speech Contest WinnerST Rotarian Darlene Scott, Ariel Levin, ST Rotarian John Heidgerd, and Regional Contest Coordinator, Sarah Toback. Congrats to Ariel Levin for winning the Rotary Regional 4-Way Speech Contest! Ariel is a senior at Souderton Area High School and was the grand prize winner at our club's contest a few weeks ago. He will now head to Atlantic City to compete in the finals on May 6.
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Golf BenefitJoin us on Monday, May 1, 2023 at the Indian Valley Country Club. CLICK HERE to learn more!
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Celebrate International Women's DayRotary International celebrated International Women's Day, March 8-13, 2023. This virtual, multi-day observance seeks to raise awareness about the barriers that women around the world face as professional and local leaders and to build a supportive community to take collective action for change. CLICK HERE to check out 24 recorded videos from the event.
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Harleysville Bank Pledges $25,000 To Souderton Community Park RestorationFrom left: Brendan McGill, President and CEO, Harleysville Bank; Jason Donmoyer, former President of Souderton Telford Rotary Club; Leon Moyer, Souderton Telford Rotary Club Member and Souderton Community Park Project Chair; Jean Wieder, Vice President/Business Services, Harleysville Bank and Souderton Telford Rotary Secretary; Scott Little Vice President and Commercial Lender, Harleysville Bank; and Dan Yocum, Souderton Telford Rotary Member and Souderton Borough Mayor. Brendan McGill, President and CEO of Harleysville Bank, announces Harleysville Bank proudly pledges to donate $25,000 to the Souderton Telford Rotary Foundation for the Souderton Community Park renovation project. Led by the Souderton-Telford Rotary Club, the scope of the 6-year park revitalization and beautification project requires help from all areas of the community, which is why Harleysville Bank is more than pleased to step up and support the cause.
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The New Playground is OPENStop by the new playground - there is something for everyone! Want to help us with this project - CLICK HERE.
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K'nex Gift to Indian Valley Boys & Girls ClubIt was our pleasure to deliver 103 K'nex building sets to the Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club. Thank you K'nex for this generous donation!
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Shop with a Cop“This was the best day of my life!” One of Santa’s Rotarian Elves overheard a young shopper say at the “Shop with a Cop” event. Dozens of “elves” helped 16 families select items to make their holidays a bit brighter. Carts filled not only with treats for under the tree, but also with paper towels, toiletries, cleaning supplies and diapers. The $5,000 donated by our club towards this event was wisely spent and greatly appreciated. The event wrapped up at Souderton Pizza and Pasta, where we all enjoyed a delicious lunch and helped distribute additional gifts, including a box of K’nex per family. A big thanks to Franconia Township Police Benevolent Association for their organization of the event and for inviting us to help spread holiday cheer. CLICK HERE for additional photos.
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One Sweet Event!We enjoyed a fun evening as we hosted a fundraiser for the "Shop With A Cop" program organized by the Franconia Township Police Benevolent Association. (FTPBA) During a delightful dinner, we were entertained by Mentalist Jesse Dameron, enjoy an open bar and learned more about the work FTPBA is doing to help provide a happy holiday to families in the Souderton Area School District. We were excited to present a check for $5,000 to support this program. CLICK HERE to see additional photos of this great night! |
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Jim Church ClassicFor the eighth time, the Souderton-Telford Rotary and the Souderton Area High School hosted the Jim Church Classic on December 1st and 2nd to fund the research of The Children's Tumor Foundation. Nearly all games were very close and were decided in the last few seconds.
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Benefit Auction SuccessAmazed. Inspired. Grateful. That’s how your generosity makes us feel! Our recent Benefit Auction raised over $40,000 for the non-profit arm of our Club, the Souderton-Telford Rotary Foundation. We enjoyed meeting many of you over dinner, networking, silent auction, and the always high-spirited live auction.
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Community Mixer
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Meet Us at Our Community MixerWe look forward to meeting you at our free, Community Mixer! Join in the fun - learn more about the Souderton-Telford Rotary Club, meet new people, and make great connections. The Community Mixer takes place Thursday, September 29, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Broad Theater, 24 West Broad Street, Souderton, PA. The Club will be providing complimentary refreshments as well as the opportunity to win terrific door prizes.
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Bean Bag Food CrawlSarah Bergin, Past President Karla Myers, Liz Herman, The Honorable Dan Yocum On Sunday, September 18, our club served authentic "PA Dutch" food at the second annual Food Crawl, benefiting the Bean Bag Food Program. This fundraiser sent participants to munch and sip their way along Main and Broad Streets in Souderton. We were in the building next to Univest, labeled, “Conference Center”. Psst – here’s a secret – it’s not the conference center…it is a delightful walk back in time with many, many historical treasures!
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100% Paul Harris Fellow ClubPhoto: Past DG Bob Hobaugh, STRC Foundation Chair Rick Kowey, President Jason Donmoyer, Past President Karla Myers Our club has received the distinction of being a 100% Paul Harris Club. In Rotary District 7430, we are the fourth to do so, and join an elite group of only 20% of Rotary clubs worldwide. The Paul Harris recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. Rotary established the recognition in 1957 to encourage and show appreciation for substantial contributions to what was then the Foundation’s only program. Thank you to the generous members of our club for helping us achieve this status!
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Our Foundation's Benefit AuctionOur Club raises funds throughout the year for the benefit of many persons and organizations in our community and around the world. This year, our Benefit Auction will be held on Thursday, September 22 at the Indian Valley Contry Club. We have been at the forefront of initiating notable community projects including the Souderton Community Pool, Maurice W. Foulke Memorial Bandshell, the Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club and many more. In addition, we support a variety of youth leadership programs and scholastic recognition awards. Beyond our community, the Club and its members are active in supporting Rotary International’s humanitarian, health, and educational programs. We are grateful for the ways our community supports us with these fundraising initiatives! CLICK HERE to let us know how you can support our Auction! |
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STEM YEA Lift Off!STEM YEA Class of 2022, Mission to Mars Two and half years of work finally came to fruition this July when 41 Ascending 7th graders were registered for the first Rotary District 7430 Science Technology Engineering & Math Youth Explorer Academy (STEM YEA). Twenty-one Rotary clubs sponsored students including two from our club and two from Harleysville. For those of you who are not familiar with STEM YEA, it is a 4 day, 3 night academy for underserved middle school students with a multi-discipline curriculum based on the theme, “Astrobiology, the search for life on Mars”. It was held on the Albright College campus in Reading, Berks County, PA, |
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QNB Bank Pledges $25,000 for Souderton Community Park RenovationQNB Bank has proudly pledged to donate $25,000 to the Souderton-Telford Rotary Foundation for the Souderton Community Park renovation project. Led by the Souderton-Telford Rotary Club, the scope of the 6-year park revitalization and beautification project requires help from all areas of the community, which is why QNB is more than pleased to step up and support the cause.
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Donations to UkraineThanks to many generous members of our clubs and friends of our club, over $11,000 was sent to Gundaker Foundation Ukrainian Relief Fund. This fund is supporting Ukrainian refugees crossing the border into Poland. You can read more about this amazing project CLICK HERE. THANK YOU for your support!
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Change Over Night 2022It was a night to reflect on the great accomplishments from 2021 -22. CLICK HERE to view the entire photo album!
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FORE!Thank you for supporting our Golf Outing...special thanks to our Premier Sponsor Univest. As you look at the photo album from the event, (click here) you may wonder - what's up with the ice cream? Downtown Scoop was kind enough to serve up their tasty homemade ice cream...what a treat!
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Rotary Day of ServiceWe will be picking up sticks & trash, and raking leaves to beautify a long-neglected block of Souderton. Many hands make light work! CLICK HERE to let us know you are ready to serve with us!
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Golf BenefitChip in for our annual Golf Benefit on Monday, May 2! CLICK HERE to learn more!
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Give Back TuesdayThank you for supporting our "Give Back Tuesday" fundraiser at Broad Street Italian Cuisine and Pizzeria!
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Wine Pull SuccessThank you for supporting our 2nd Annual Wine Pull! We surpassed our goal and raised $4,840 for the Souderton Park Renovation.
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Give Back TuesdayEnjoy a great meal while helping us raise funds for the Souderton Community Park Renovation!
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Wine Pull Park Fundraiser 2022Cheers! Raise a glass in honor of Souderton Park's renovation...better yet, help us raise MANY glasses! Join us on Thursday, March 31 for our 2nd Wine Pull! Corks are $20 a piece or $180 for 10 corks. CLICK HERE to learn more! You can also help by donating wine. CLICK HERE to sign up. You will be contacted on how we can receive your bottle before the pull. THANKS for supporting the Souderton Park renovation! |
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Thank You Bunco Ladies!In January, we received a contribution of $755 from the Bunco Ladies of Indian Valley Greenes. They have asked that it be disbursed for the community outreach programs. |
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Shop With A CopChief Michael Martin, Officer Tim Boyle, President Karla Myers and Detective Glen Kranich Our club presented a check to the Franconia Township Police Benevolent Association (FTPB). Combined with donations from friends of Rotary, the total amount donated was $10,500. These funds will be used for the FTPB's annual "Shop with a Cop" event. This annual event strives to create a positive interaction between law enforcement and the community by helping economically disadvantaged children shop for gifts for their families during the holiday season.
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Thank You!We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming generosity shown at our recent Benefit Auction. Thanks to those bidding on our online, silent, and live auctions! We are thrilled to announce we raised over $35,000! Special thanks to the Auction Committee lead by Jean Wieder for organizing a great event! CLICK HERE to see the photos.
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We are ShelterBox Heroes!Thanks to the generosity of members in our club, we recently received the Bronze Hero award with ShelterBox!
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UNIVEST becomes major sponsor for Souderton Park RenovationsLeft to right: Betsy Roush, Community Relations Manager, Univest Financial Corporation, Mike Keim, President, Univest Bank & Trust Co., Jeff Schweitzer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Univest Financial Corporation, Leon Moyer, Souderton-Telford Rotary and chair of the Park Renovation Committee, Brian Goshow, President, Souderton Borough Council, and Karla Myers, President, Souderton-Telford Rotary. Univest Financial has stepped forward as a major sponsor for the extensive, six-year renovation and beautification project being completed at Souderton Community Park by the Souderton-Telford Rotary Club and Souderton Borough.
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We support 4-HCongrats to Joshua Hoffman, whose "Best Doe in Show" at the 2021 Farm, Home and Youth Fair caught President Karla Myers and ST Rotarian John Moyer's interest. We were happy to support 4-H by placing the highest bid!
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Concert Sundaes Service NightWe enjoyed dipping ice-cream at Concert Sundaes!
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Drive In Movie SuccessThank you for supporting our 2nd Drive-In Movie!
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Change Over Night 2021(left to right): Past President Dan Yocum, President Karla Myers, President Elect Jason Donmoyer and Vice President Brad Bissinger A celebration of our 2020-21 year and a warm welcome to our new leadership team for 2021-22.
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2021 High School Scholarship Winners
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Honduras Hurricane ReliefWe are happy to help support a project through Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Souderton and the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara, Honduras.
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Drive-In Movie EventJoin us this year for our "Christmas in July" Drive-In Movie Night! CLICK HERE
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Perseverance Fire Company SupportThanks to generous members of our club, a Rotary District Grant and Moyer Indoor Outdoor, we recently presented a check to Perseverance Volunteer Fire Company for the construction of a handicap ramp at the fire house. The project will soon break ground and the ramp is expected to be completed in July.
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Welcome Paul Harris FellowsWe recently celebrated several members of our club who received Paul Harris Fellowship recognition. Jay Glickman was recognized as a major donor and shared with us his ongoing passion for donating to Rotary. Congrats!
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Students of the Month 2020-21Every month at Souderton Area High School, one senior female and one senior male are awarded the Student of the Month. The Souderton-Telford Business and Professional Women sponsor the female awards and we sponsor the male awards.
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SAHS Interact Club Year in ReviewOfficers from the Interact Club we support at Souderton Area High School (SAHS) attended our meeting and provided us an update on how they have been serving during the 2020-21 school year. They were busy!
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Camp Neidig Service EventIt was our pleasure to work alongside students from Rotary District's 7430, Camp Neidig as we spruced up Souderton Community Park. |
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Return to In-Person MeetingsWe are excited to return to in-person meetings starting May 6! Check our calendar for our meeting schedule. Join us!
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Spring Adopt a Highway Clean Up |
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4 Way Test Speech Contest WinnersFor the very first time, our club hosted our annual "4-Way Test Speech Contest" via Zoom. The Souderton Area High School contestants were up for the challenge and provided us with much to think about!
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Wine Pull Park FundraiserCheers! Raise a glass in honor of Souderton Park's renovation...better yet, help us raise MANY glasses! CLICK HERE to learn more! CLICK HERE to watch the wine pull live on Facebook! For a brief review of some of the wine to be "pulled" that evening, follow the "Read More" button. |
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MLK Day of ServiceMembers of our club and friends took the MLK Day of Service seriously! The day is meant to be a "day on, not a day off" for service. A volunteer driven, non-profit, in our community, Care & Share Thrift Shoppes, is in need of volunteers. Many of Care & Share's "traditional" volunteers are in high risk groups for exposure to Covid, and are sheltering at home. We enjoyed spending the afternoon at Care & Share and interacting with members in our community. |
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Christmas Celebration 2020Our annual holiday celebration for over 40 children from the North Penn and Indian Valley Boys and Girls Club was moved outside this year to the parking lot of Zion Mennonite Church in Souderton. The celebration was coordinated by ST Rotarian, Suzi Berry, with help from SAHS's Interact Club, Perseverance Volunteer Fire Company, Travelhaus and Souderton Police. Generous gifts were provided by our club as well as Knex. A big thanks to everyone who helped spread some holiday cheer! CLICK HERE for additional photos!
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Winter Accessories DriveJust as the first snowflakes of the season started to fall, we dropped off new winter accessories Rotarians have generously donated. The collection will continue thru the end of the year. Contact President Dan Yocum if you would like to make a donation of goods or a monetary donation.
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Auction Thank You!Thank you for bidding generously and often during our first ever, all VIRTUAL auction! This event is our primary fundraiser so THANK YOU!
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Show Your SupportOur friend and Past President Suzi Berry shares from her heart about her homeland and what is happening since the Beirut blast on August 4. To watch her short video click on the "Read More" Link |
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Drive-In Movie SuccessA great night was enjoyed by all at the first ever Drive-In Movie at Souderton Borough Park!
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Drive-In Movie NightJoin us for a fun "Christmas in July" movie night, on Saturday, July 25 and help raise money for the park renovation. CLICK HERE to learn more
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Change Over Night 2020(L to R) Past President (2019 - 20) Ed Brubaker stayed socially distant from our incoming President Dan Yocum and President Elect Karla Myers.
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Congrats Class of 2020As a Rotary club, we have been strong advocates for education and students within our community. Graduation season is upon us, and this year we wish to recognize graduates who are within our ST Rotary Club. Thanks to Covid-19, these students and their families are missing the "Pomp and Circumstance" that typically surrounds a graduation. Let's take a moment to make this milestone a bit more meaningful for our club members by sharing their good news! Follow the link to see photos! |
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Golf Outing CancelledDue to Covid-19, our annual May Golf Outing has been canceled. All is not lost!!! We would like to shout out a huge thanks to the generosity of a few companies and individuals. They have graciously continued to support our community youth programs even though the event was cancelled. THANK YOU! We hope to see our golfers in 2020! |
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COVID 19 ResponseWe appreciate your patience as we decide if we will meet each week. Check our calendar often - on the left side of this box.
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4 Way Test Speech Contest Winners(L to R: Riley Finger, 3rd place; Ryann Libor, 2nd place; Rohan Mehta, 1st place; Ed Brubaker, President) Congrats to Rohan Mehta for a first place finish at our recent Speech Contest! Good luck at the Regional Contest!
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Chip in for our Annual Golf BenefitJoin us for the first golf outing of the season, on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the newly renovated golf course at Indian Valley County Club! We welcome you to participate as a golfer, sponsor...or both! |
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Run Christine!We recently were introduced to the complexities facing patients with incredibly rare diseases. Christine Rowe, Director of Global Patient Advocacy for Alexion Pharmaceuticals, also impressed us with her enthusiasm for competing in the upcoming Boston Marathon. She will race with the National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. (NORD). We were thrilled to surprise her with a donation so she could compete. Keep up the great work!
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On The Move!Due to renovations at The Indian Valley Country Club, we will be meeting at other locations until May 7. CLICK HERE to check our calendar to see where we are meeting each week.
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2019 Christmas PartyWith the help of the Souderton Area High School Interact Club, ST Rotarians and other generous friends, our annual Christmas party for our guests from the Indian Valley and North Penn Valley Boys and Girls Club was a very "merry" success!
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Congrats Mentors!It was our pleasure to sponsor the students and their mentors at the Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce's Mentor Awards Recognition Luncheon. We thank the Indian Valley Education Foundation and mentors who gave their time and talent to support students at Souderton Area High School and Dock Mennonite Academy.
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Jim Church Classic 2019 WinnersCongrats to the Women of St. Basil's Academy and the Men of Souderton Area High School for winning the Jim Church Classic!
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Adopt a Highway Clean-upA team from our club recently spent a morning collecting debris from our newly adopted portion of School house Road
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World Polio Day 2019It was a pleasure to hear from Carol Ferguson on #Worldpolioday from the Pennsylvania Polio Survivor's network.
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Benefit Auction Success |
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Benefit AuctionYou're Invited to our annual benefit auction Thursday, September 26, 2019, 5PM $35.00 pp - CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets CLICK HERE for the evenings schedule CLICK HERE for a peek of items awaiting your bid!
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We support 4H!ST Rotarian John Moyer, showed our club's support of 4H by placing our bid at the livestock auction! |
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Thank You Marc RosenbergerMarc Rosenberger with ST Rotary President Ed Brubaker Before a large Concert Sundaes crowd, it was our honor to recognize ST Rotarian, Marc Rosenberger, for his many contributions to the Souderton Community!
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2019 SAHS Scholarship WinnersWe were excited to announce three students who received scholarships for higher education!
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The Big Red PicnicWe have committed $10,000 to feed our community’s children through the summer and ensure the success of The Big Red Picnic! |
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Concert Sundaes 2019 |
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2019 Golf OutingWe were "teeing-it-up" at our 2019 Golf Outing! Thank you UNIVEST for being the premier sponsor!
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Interact Inspires |
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STEM Scholarship Winner |
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Tee Off for the Souderton-Telford Community |
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4 Way Test Speech Contest |
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4-Way Speech Contest |
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Spread The LoveJoin us on Thursday, February 7, 2019 for a fun-filled evening as we celebrate LOVE with other local Rotary clubs!
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Benefit Auction 2018 |
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Benefit Auction |
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Souderton Area High School Scholarship Winners
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2018 4-Way Speech Contest Winners |
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Tee-Off for the Souderton-Telford CommunityJoin us for our Annual Golf Outing, Monday May 7, 2018 CLICK HERE to register online! CLICK HERE to print a registration/sponsorship form. |
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Jim Church All Star Football AwardSuzi Berry, President-Elect, Dean Dipiza, Steve Kendra, Past President Congrats to Souderton Area High School Senior, Dean DiPiza, on being awarded the 2017 Jim Church All Star Football Award. This $250 award is given to a player on the team that best lives by The four-way test. |
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Game Day |
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Souderton-Telford Rotary Best Pizza Trophy |
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Saturday Service in SoudertonA big thanks to the Souderton Area High School's Interact Club for joining us this morning! We served together preparing one of Keystone Opportunity Center home's for a new family. What a great way to keep warm and serve others!
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Christmas Party 2017Invited guests from the North Penn Valley Boys & Girls Club received an enthusiastic welcome from the Souderton Area High School's (SAHS) Interact Club to our 24th Annual Christmas Party. |
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SAHS Interact FundraiserSupport our Interact Club! It's Always Sunny in Souderton Sports Memorabilia Live & Silent Auction, Raffle Baskets and Door Prizes Saturday, December 30, 6-8pm In Honor of Sean Michael Flynn ‘17
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2017 Jim Church ClassicPhoto from Tournament in 2015 The Souderton-Telford Rotary and The Souderton Area High School are pleased to present the 4th Annual Jim Church Classic. The high school basketball tournament will be held at the Souderton Area High School on December 8th and 9th. All proceeds from the event will once again benefit the research of The Children's Tumor Foundation which is dedicated to raising awareness and funding research for treatments and a cure for neurofibromatosis.
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Interact Honors VeteransThe Interact Club we support at Souderton Area High School, along with the Support our Troops Club, hosted the 2nd Annual Veterans Luncheon. The students welcomed 35 Veterans over three lunch periods. Each luncheon began with a student singing the National Anthem. Students and Veterans shared lunch, conversation and the Veterans were presented with a gift. Thank you students for honoring these important community members!
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Tree Planting ChallengeWe took Rotary International President Ian H.S. Risely's tree planting challenge seriously!
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Golden Jubilee of ServiceJohn Young with President Leon Moyer Congrats to John Young on 50 years of service to our Rotary Club! John has served in many different roles in our club, but the one program that he has been passionate about is the youth leadership camp, Camp Neidig. Thank you John for your dedication and "Service above Self" over the past 50 years - you inspire all of us!
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Mentor Recognition Award CeremonyMembers of our club recently attended a lunch to celebrate business people giving of their time and talent to guide and advise the next generation of leaders. At this Indian Valley Chamber Event, our club sponsored the lunch for students and their parents from Dock Mennonite Academy and Souderton Area High School. Each mentor/mentee shared about the experience - very inspiring! Interested in becoming a mentor? Contact the high school's directly.
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Interact Chartering Ceremony |
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Thank You for an Awesome Benefit Auction
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Annual Benefit Auction
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Rotary Helps Hurricane Harvey VictimsThe Rotary Foundation and clubs along the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana, are collecting emergency relief funds to help flood victims of Hurricane Harvey, which slammed into southeast Texas over the weekend. More information on how you can help CLICK HERE Thank You!
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2017 4-Way Test Speech Contest WinnersCongrats on a job well done, Souderton Area High School students, at our 4-Way Test Speech Contest!
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Join us for Game Day!Spend a fun afternoon on Friday, March 17 with your friends, playing your favorite game! Lunch and raffles will be part of the fun.
Spread the word about this new-type of fundraiser to benefit charities in our community.
$25.00 per person
(We provide the lunch and raffles - you bring your game and your friends!)
Sign up HERE
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5th Annual Golf Outing |
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3rd Annual Jim Church ClassicGood luck to the Souderton Area High School Girls and Boys Basketball Teams as they compete December 9 - 10 in the 3rd Annual Jim Church Classic. Click on the link for the schedule. Stop by our tables at the event to check out our great raffles supporting the Children's Tumor Foundation!
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Future Presidents AnnouncedThank you to these Rotarians and their commitment to leading our club in the future. Leon Moyer, will be president of our club starting in June of 2017 - 18, followed by Suzi Berry from 2018 - 19. Please congratulate them!
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Friday, March 18
7 - 9PM
Indian Valley Country Club
Join us as we co-sponsor this free event with Travel Haus. Our goal is to broaden our understandings of other cultures to create a more peaceful world. We are excited to have such a world-renowned speaker join us for the evening! Kindly RSVP for the event by clicking HERE.
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$5,000 gift to Keystone Opportunity Center
4-Way Test Speech Contest
Christmas Party
2nd Annual Souderton Tip-Off Classic
90th Anniversary Celebration: Setting the Vision for the Centennial
Ninety years is a long time, a very long time. In today's unsettled and stressed-out world, celebrating a 90th birthday or anniversary is a real accomplishment. And so, it was indeed a “special event” on the night of October 29, 2015 that the Souderton-Telford Rotary Club held in recognition of its 90 years of “Service Above Self” to our community. Click here for the photo album |