On Saturday April 27, at the District Conference we shared a tribute to Rotarians we lost over the past year. We share it here for those who were unable to attend the conference.
This Month's Club Community Calendar
Have fun while supporting Rotary District 7450 clubs' efforts to help our community! If you want your club's event listed here, please e-mail details to DistrictDispatch7450@gmail.com.
| Event Name | Date/Time | Event Description | Link for Information |
| King of Prussia Rotary Breakfast Buffet | Sunday, September 15, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | All-you-can-eat menu: pancakes, eggs, sausage, toast, corn fritters, coffee and desserts. Adults: $15; 62+ & children, $12; children 5 and under, free. Proceeds benefit local charities. | Swedeland Fire Company 609 A street, King of Prussia, PA |
| Lobster Fest | Saturday, September 21, 5 p.m. |
SAVE THE DATE! Have fun at one of the biggest events of the season in Chestnut Hill/Mt. Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia! |
Visit: ChestnutHillRotary.org |
| Annual Golf Outing | Monday, October 7 | Join members of the Bristol Rotary Club for a fun day of golf at the Yardley Country Club to benefit the club's college scholarship fund. | For information and sponsorship opportunities, contact Joshua Klein at Josh3@verizon.net |
Speech Contest: Is Your Club Ready?
Excitement is building, and we've got a question for you: Is YOUR Club participating in the upcoming High School Speech Contest based on the 4 Way Test?
Students deliver TED-like talks and can win a $1000 Grand Prize! A new twist this year: no requirement to memorize speeches, but extra points will be awarded to those who choose to go above and beyond. Not only that, it's beneficial to all concerned!
To discover the impact you could make, watch these short, inspiring videos from last year's contestants: Sloane Wolfe and Daniel Emdin.
Presidents - look for an email from the contest committee to arrive in your inbox Tuesday, December 5 requesting an RSVP - a simple "we're in," or "we'd like to be in, but we're not sure," or "we're out." It will really help with scheduling the Semi-finals.
The District website has updated information, including helpful instructions on how your club can hold a contest. Together, we can empower high school students to create a brighter future through the Roger Taylor Rotary Speech Contest.
Key Dates:
- NOW: Reach out to your high schools to let them know the dates, get students interested, and start to plan your club contest now for Jan - March
- NOW: Reach out to the District Contest Committee for a presentation on how to hold a club contest, or to get involved with the committee
- End of March: Deadline to Complete Club Contests to Identify Contestants for Semi-finals
- April 6: District Semi-Finals
- Weekend of April 27-28: District Conference (Finals)
Finding the Next Peace Fellows
Rotary is looking for engaged leaders who are promoting national and international cooperation and peace throughout their lives.
Do you know of a dynamic person working in a career related to peace-building who could benefit from a fully-supported Masters Degree or Professional Certificate earned at one of the Rotary Peace Centers? Or, perhaps you know someone in a peace-building network who might know of someone at the right time of their career for this opportunity? If so, please share your idea with the District’s Peace Fellowship Subcommittee Chair, Joy Charlton, HERE.
“Peace-building” is defined broadly. Fellows currently serve as leaders in non-profit organizations, education and research, human rights law, law enforcement, business, consulting, media and the arts, national government agencies, and international organizations such as the United Nations.