Welcome to the Rotary Club of West Shore

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;
indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead

Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship.
If you are an established professional who wants to make positive changes in the world and in your
community - particularly Camp Hill, Lemoyne, and New Cumberland - come join us!
What's Happening at the Rotary Club of the West Shore
Movie Night: The Invisible Class
The Rotary Club of West Shore and District 7390 Passport Club are hosting a free viewing of the award-winning file, THE INVISIBLE CLASS: THE STORY OF HOMELESSNESS IN AMERICA. An open forum conversation with local experts will follow the screening.
 
This event, sponsored in part by a grant from The Rotary Foundation, is held in conjunction with National Homelessness Awareness Month as well as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (an annual program held the week before Thanksgiving).
 
Doors will open at 5:00 pm, the film will start at 6:00 pm, and the panel discussion will immediately follow the hour-long film.
 
Pre-registration is requested. Click here to reserve your spot.
 
 
Flags for Heroes Dedication Event - September 2024
Members of the community gathered at the West Shore Theatre on Wednesday, September 11, to commemorate and celebrate heroes as part of the Rotary Club of West Shore's Flags for Heroes event. Though in its fifth year, this is the fourth year that the event has been held in conjunction with Patriot Day which honors those lost during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. 
 
ABC27's Dennis Owens reminded attendees that we must never forget the courage and sacrifice that our nation saw that day. Speaker Rev. Dr. Dilip Abayasekara shared about the heroes among us whether they're instant heroes, heroes for the long run, or purposeful heroes. Baritone Matthew A. Robinson gave us goosebumps as he sang the Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America, and Dr. William Stowman, Chair of the Department of Music at Messiah University, sent chills up and down spines with his haunting rendition of Taps.
 
The Rotary Club of West Shore extends its thanks to ABC27 for its news coverage and Rep. Sheryl Delozier for attending the event. Additionally, the RCWS thanks all of our flag sponsors including corporate sponsors Members 1st Federal Credit Union, The Mailey Family, AmeriChoice Federal Credit Union, The Hall Foundation, West Shore Home, F&M Trust, Homeland Center, Questmont, Select Asset Management & Trust, and UPMC. We are grateful to the Penn Harris Hotel for providing the site and to Johnson Imaging for their excellent support. 
 
Camp Hill Borough StormFest - July 2024
StormFest was a terrific event! It was very well attended and another great way to show our Club’s involvement in the community.
 
This annual free, family-fun educational fair for residents and visitors to learn about the Borough’s efforts in stormwater management and environmental protection included 40+ vendors, hands on activities for all ages, free raffles, a scavenger hunt, giveaways, live music, food trucks & more! The RCWS handed out tree saplings as a way to increase awareness about riparian buffers. The buffers help improve water quality and protect streams from the impact of adjacent land uses.
 
Before the night was over, the RCWS gave away ALL of the 100 trees that Bartlett Tree Experts donated to our Club. Thank you, Bartlett! Special thanks also go to Rotary District 7390 District Governor Paul Thompson for stopping by to say hello and to club members Siyu, George, Mark, and Joe who helped at our table packaging trees, talking about Rotary, and stamping attendees’ program cards.
 
Please click here for more information about StormFest, and we hope to see you there in 2025!
Bottled water sale at Negley Park
Despite the hot temperatures, club members showed up in force to help with the bottled water sale at the Concert @ Negley. Funds raised from the event are donated to the Rotary Foundation with a specific focus on Water and Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) initiatives.
 
The RCWS is honored to be the exclusive water vendor for the event. Mother Nature did her part by offering up 90+ degree weather and sunshine leading to some very thirsty attendees!
 
Pictured from L to R are club members Matt Wagner (president), Rob and Amy Hall, Mark Knodel, Bim Arthun, Joe McNally, Tim Arthun, and future club member Elliott Zucker. Missing from the picture is former club president Rod Hite.
Movie Night: Resilience - May 2024
“THE CHILD MAY NOT REMEMBER, BUT THE BODY DOES.”
Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood. As the new documentary Resilience reveals, toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time, and early death. While the broader impacts of poverty worsen the risk, no segment of society is immune. Resilience, however, also chronicles the dawn of a movement that is determined to fight back. Trailblazers in pediatrics, education, and social welfare are using cutting-edge science and field-tested therapies to protect children from the insidious effects of toxic stress—and the dark legacy of a childhood that no child would choose.
 
The Rotary Club of West Shore is hosting a free viewing of the film RESILIENCE followed by a panel discussion with mental health experts on Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the West Shore Theatre (317 Bridge Street, New Cumberland). The event coincides with National Mental Health Awareness Month as well as Rotary International President Gordan McInally's focus on mental health in the current Rotary year.
 
Doors will open at 5:00 pm, the film will start at 6:00 pm, and the panel discussion will immediately follow the hour-long film.
 
This event is made possible thought a District 7390 Club Grant. This event will focus on Rotary International President Gordan McInally’s focus on mental health. Let’s pack the theatre!
 
Click here to reserve your free ticket
Remembering Tom Oliver
Long-time club member, Tom Oliver, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Tom served Rotary International in various capacities for more than 40 years, having first joined in 1983. He was especially proud of his tenure as President of the Rock Island Rotary Club in Rock Island, IL, and spoke of his time there often and with affection. Tom agreed to serve for a year as secretary of the Rotary Club of West Shore. Thankfully for us, his year didn't end at 365 days. He served as club secretary for 14 years.
 
We are grateful for Tom's commitment to Rotary, and the many, many stories he shared with our club.
 
Rest in peace, Tom.
 
Camp Hill Parade of Lights for Toys for Tots - December 2023
For the second year in a row, the Rotary Club of West Shore was one of many area organizations that participated in the Camp Hill Parade of Lights for Toys for Tots. This year's event was held at Willow Park on December 8-9. The event featured a walking tour of the displays as well as a trolley tour for those who preferred to ride. Mother Nature was exceptionally kind during the two night event.
 
As in the past, the Parade enables children in Central PA to receive a toy for the holidays through the USMC Toys for Tots program. Each year, the cost of admission is a new, unwrapped toy donation or a monetary donation that goes towards purchasing toys for the program.
 
The RCWS display was Rotary themed and featured a lit Rotary wheel, four arches representing the four-way test, and seven lit trees to signify the seven areas of focus. Kudos to our club members who helped design, craft, install, and visit this year's display!
The Little Club That Could, Part 2
November 2023 - Rotary District 7390 recently held its annual Rotary Foundation Dinner. We are pleased that our little club left with a bit of swag, including a banner for 100% Foundation Giving, a banner for reaching the threshold of Every Rotarian Every Year, and... after a six-year hiatus... an award for Best Club in the extra-small category.
 
Club leadership offers up a huge shout to members who made our 2022-2023 Rotary year so successful.
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