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Celebrating March with the Kutztown Rotary Club
Week of March 6, 2022
Stories
District 7430 Foundation Gala
Members of the Kutztown Rotary Club enjoyed the festivities of the District 7430 Foundation Gala Saturday, March 5th. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the silent auction basket of cheer containing 2 tickets to the Taste of Kutztown Event on June 11. Members who attended the gala enjoyed an evening of fine food, fun dancing, and most of all a celebration of charity. Kutztown Club member District Governor Bob Hobaugh and wife Florita were honored with a major donor award. 
Working to shine at the District Conference
Mark your calendar and sign up to have fun and help out at the District Conference!
 
The Tri-District Conference is coming up on April 22-24 at the Hershey Lodge, comprising Districts 7430, 7450, and 7475. With our own Bob Hobaugh as the 7430 District Governor, the Kutztown Club is putting in an effort to shine at the event. We are looking for members to help organize and man the hospitality suite and the house of inspiration table or volunteer to man the registration table or be an ambassador for the event. Along with many conference events of inspirational speakers, break out meetings, and a Saturday night dance party, there are lots of fun Hershey-themed activities in which to partake. 
 
Check out the agenda here:
 
Or register here:
 
Join in the fun and contact Tom or Melissa to sign up to help out at some point over the weekend. 
 
KCP organization of the year
Visit the following website to see the Patriot News article about the Kutztown Rotary Club!
 
The Kutztown Rotary Club received the Kutztown Community Partnership Organization of the Year Award at KCP's February 2nd annual meeting. The award was received by Ellen and our club secretary and foundation president, Melissa Kirk. We are truly honored to be recognized by KCP and will strive to keep up our good work.
Member spotlight - Kurt Rorhbach
This week's member spotlight is our Sergeant-at-Arms, Kurt Rorhbach. Below is a bio supplied by Kurt:
 
Growing up at historic Sally Ann Furnace, in the countryside south of Bowers, my socialization was centered around Kutztown and Topton. We visited Topton weekly to see my grandparents, but Kutztown, the seat of culture and knowledge, was an even a bigger focal point.
 
I was baptized and churched at Trinity Lutheran. Kindergarten through sixth grades were at KU’s Lab school. Dad’s office was just down the street at the Jr. High School. I really did grow up on Normal Avenue. Boy Scout troop 101 met in Kutztown and my early employment occurred at the Glockenspiel restaurant and KU’s South dining hall. I was in town when President Kennedy was shot, and when Nixon stopped by to campaign. Pauline and I were married in Kutztown.
 
Joining the Rotary Club of Kutztown was a natural fit. Giving back to our community, that gave me so much, is important to me. Helping to make this an even better place to live is very satisfying. When we give of ourselves, we somehow get back even more than we gave, and it makes us more aware of the needs of others. Rotary has helps me to strengthen old friendships and provides the connection to form many new ones. Being involved and engaged makes life better.
 
News
Service events
Be on the lookout for more information on upcoming service events:
  • Kutztown Kitchen on March 20 - Irish stew (google doc sign up coming soon)
  • My Place Etiquette Dinner on April 5th - please see the event in the calendar for more details
  • Bee pollinator project for the District 7430 "Supporting the Environment" Day of Service (tentative date May 7)
  • Dragon Boat Festival for Cancer Support, June 18, 2022 - we would like to put together a boat crew of Rotary members and friends (donation of $75 per person) - please visit the website for event details and contact Melissa Kirk or Ellen Overcast if you are interested in participating
  • Kutztown Rotary will be volunteering in the welcome tent for the Kutztown Folk Festival, which runs from July 2nd - July 10th - Sign up sheet will be available soon
  • STEM YEA is looking for volunteers to chaperone for 8 hour shifts throughout event (Friday July 8 to Monday July 11), including overnight shifts - please see the website link for more details and contact Melissa Kirk if you think you might want to volunteer
Upcoming Events
Showcase Tuesday - Water/Sanitation/Hygiene
Mar 08, 2022
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
Meeting - student of the month and board meeting
Kutztown Tavern
Mar 09, 2022 6:00 PM
 
Movie Night
Strand Theater
Mar 12, 2022
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
 
TOK Committee Meeting
Kutztown Tavern
Mar 14, 2022 6:00 PM
 
Meeting - Happy hour
Liberty Tap Room
Mar 16, 2022
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
 
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Mar 18, 2022
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
 
Kutztown Kitchen
Trinity Lutheran Church
Mar 20, 2022
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
 
Meeting - Four Way Test
Kutztown Tavern
Mar 23, 2022
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
Farmers' Night Committee Meeting
Kutztown Tavern
Mar 24, 2022 6:00 PM
 
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Mar 25, 2022
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
 
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