One hundred years from now it won't matter what kind of car I drove, what kind of house I lived in, how much money I had in the bank, nor what my clothes looked like.
BUT
The world may be a little better, because I was important in the life of a child.
~Forest Witcraft
Click on picture or the link below for the May 2026 DG Video message.
This year's conference was a 7-District transformational leadership experience. The weekend in Gettysburg was a time of connection, learning, and meaningful dialogue.
Rotary Youth Programs focus on empowering young people through leadership, education, and community service opportunities. Here's a summary of them:
Winners of the Four Way Test Speech Contest
Many clubs in our District participated in the Four Way Test Speech Contest during April. This annual event empowers youth to bring the Four Way Test to life! More details on the contest is found here. Congratulations to the regional winners who competed in the District 7430 contest:
1st Place (South): Jazzmin Holladay (Upper Perkiomen)
Click Here to view Rotary District 7430 YouTube 2026 competitors' speeches
Special thanks to contest director Shushma Patel and our regional coordinators: Deb Brubaker, Anthony Moyer, Nicole Matz, and Jason Cartwright.
Camp Neidig: Camp registration & fundraiser dinnerBe a part of this amazing RYLA program. It's time for Camp Neidig Student Registrations and the annual Closing Ceremony & Chicken BBQ fundraiser.
Student Registrations are FRIDAY MAY 29th. Camp Neidig offers youth an unforgettable adventure-packed experience, complete with leadership challenges, fun activities, and new friendships. The program runs from Friday, June 12th, to Monday, June 15th, at Camp Manatawny. Clubs: identify your students and ensure their registration is submitted ASAP.
The weekend ends with a Closing Ceremony and Chicken BBQ Picnic on Monday, June 15that 6:00 p.m. at Camp Manatawny. Click here for more information. This event is also a fundraiser for next year. The deadline to register for the Chicken BBQ is also on Friday, May 29th. Join us with your fellow Rotarians, family, and friends to celebrate all the campers’ achievements. Get your tickets in advance and be ready for a memorable evening filled with laughter and great food! You CANNOT buy tickets at the door.
Youth Exchange Students Dedicate Peace Pole
The morning of March 21, 2026, was filled with joy and excitement as Rotary District 7430 Youth Exchange students gathered to celebrate the dedication of their Peace Pole at the Wyomissing Library, proudly located at 9 Reading Boulevard in Wyomissing, PA. The Peace Pole stands as a shining beacon of unity, inviting all people to come together. Each student spoke from the heart, sharing their personal reflections on peace and expressing gratitude for the Rotary Exchange program, which has broadened their perspectives and inspired a deeper commitment to fostering harmony across cultures and nations. See the video of this event here.
STEM YEA: supplies wish list!
STEM Youth Explorer Academy is scheduled for July 9-12, 2026, at Kutztown University. You can help support this by donating supplies. Click here to access the wish list on Amazon.
~ Other District News ~
Rotary District 7430 Changeover: July 1
Join fellow Rotarians as we thank DG Mary Cook 2025-26 and welcome incoming District Governor Jeremiah Sensenig for the DG 2026-27 Rotary year.
Location: Eight-Twenty at the Mills, Located behind the Sly Fox Taphouse, 820 Knitting Mls Wy # 100, Wyomissing, PA 19610. Start time: 5:30pm.
Watch for the Invitation and Registration Details
Unite for Peace - A Zoom Event
Unite for Peace is a virtual event happening on May 20th at 7pm. All are invited to tune in. Peace is more than the absence of violence. Positive Peace Pillars are the building blocks of sustainable societies. Join your fellow Rotarians from zones 28 and 32! Register here. ~ PDG Diane Donaher
~ Club News ~
The Allentown Rotary Club was recently featured in the Spring 2026 issue of Lehigh Valley Magazine highlighting their work with the Friends of the Allentown Parks. Read about it here! ~submitted by Rosiaria Stoops
The Rotary Club of Emmaus held its 8th annual International Women's Day Celebration on March 5th. Emmaus is the first club in District 7430 to hold this International celebration, starting in March 2018. Read more here. Pictured below are the honorees, including Club President Nelly Kabiru, Dee Eng, Alicia Ruiz-Orbin, DG Mary Cook, and PDG Janet Kolep.
~submitted by Alicia Ruiz-Orbin
Ambler Rotaryhosted a highly successful Community Scavenger Hunt, bringing together over 30 local businesses and more than 200 enthusiastic participants. It was a beautiful day filled with sunshine, fun, and meaningful connections, as community members explored downtown Ambler and engaged with local merchants. Events like this continue to highlight the energy and impact of Rotary in the community. ~submitted by Deidre Cordero Marino
Warminster Rotary & The Warminster Food Bank share a long-standing relationship! The Warminster Food Bank proudly displays the Rotary logo as a symbol of its warm welcome to guests and the community. This emblem highlights the strong relationship between the food bank and the Rotary organization. Over the years, the Warminster Rotary Club, along with the Willow Charitable Fund (a part of the Willow Grove Rotary) has provided significant support to the food bank, helping it serve those in need. Mike Cerino, the Executive Director at the Food Bank and Past President of the Warminster Rotary Club, attributes much of the food bank's success to the Rotary organization. Through this increased visibility and support, the food bank has grown to serve 15,000 people annually. Cerino also highlights that the food bank's practices are aligned with the Rotary 4-Way Test, demonstrating its commitment to ethical standards and community service.~submitted by Mike Cerino
Supporting Food Insecurity
28 and rising! District 7430 Rotary Clubs support more than 28 Food Banks and pantries throughout our region. If your club supports a food bank and isn't listed here, please drop us a note and let us know!
Allentown West - Lowhill Food Pantry and Parkland Cares
Ambler - Maddie Dixon Community Cupboard
Bethlehem Morning Star - The Bethlehem Emergency Shelter
Blue Bell - Family Promise, Montco Community College Food Bank
Central Bucks - The Grace Project
Collegeville - Daily Bread Community Food Pantry
Doylestown - Doylestown and New Britain food pantries
Lehigh Valley Passport - Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank, Conference Kitchen at the Lehigh Conference of Churches
Nazareth - Nazareth Area Food Bank
Norristown - Patrician Society
Northwestern Lehigh Interact - school district snack packs
Parkland Interact - school district snack packs
Perkasie - Pennridge FISH, Angels Sharing the Warmth
Quakertown - Quakertown Food Pantry
Slatington - Northern Area Food Bank, Slatington Area Food Bank
Souderton-Telford - Keystone Opportunity Center
Springfield Township-Flourtown - various
Upper Perkiomen - Open Link Food Pantry
Warminster - Warminster Food Bank
Warrington - Family Service Association of Bucks County, PA
West Reading-Wyomissing - Hope Rescue and LightHouse Mission
Happenings
Quakertown: Designer Bag Bingo on 5/8
Blue Bell Pancake Breakfast: May 9
Whitehall: Paws in the Parkway on 5/9
District 7430 Area 3 & 4 Spring Picnic on 5/13
Spring Township Casino Night: May 16
Virtual District Learning Assembly on 5/16
North Penn Lansdale Arts & Crafts Festival: June 6
Camp Neidig: June 12-June 15
STEM YEA: July 9-July 12
Welcome & Congratulations
Congratulations
West Reading-Wyomissing Rotary Club Paul Harris Recipients:Heidi Sensenig, Norm Mackey, Linda Mackey, Doug Myers. Also, Rotarian Roger Krause for receiving the Chris Kaag Adaptive Motivator of the Year I AM Able Foundation Award.
Ambler Rotary congratulates five (5) new Paul Harris Fellows.
Welcome New Members
West Reading-Wyomissing Rotary Club: New members Dave Myers,Allison Kalbach, Todd Balthaser, and Keishla Miele.
Allentown Rotary: Welcome new members, Missey Pierson, Peter Brown, and Ron Coleman.
Beyond Borders
District 7430 is a part of Rotary International Zone 32. Our Zone Director is Chris Etienne, and she is hosting a special dinner during the Rotary International Convention in Taipei this coming June. Travelling in June? You're invited to attend! Click here.
NEXT UP! jUNE 2026
The theme for June is Fellowship. Learn about Rotary Fellowships and how they feed your passion!
at Kutztown University. You can help support this by donating supplies. Click here to access the wish list on 
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