Looking forward to seeing you at our next meeting!   September 7, 2023 Meeting Agenda Welcome Pledge of Allegiance / Invocation Introduction of Visiting Rotarians & Guests Special guest: Past District Governor DG Juliet Altenburg Blue Box - Happy/Sad/Brag Dollars Announcements/Updates Program - Recycle Bicycle Closing - Four Way Test

One afternoon in 2001, Ross Willard and some other volunteers were feeding disadvantaged people at a park on Emerald Street in Harrisburg. Ross noticed that most of the bikes that the kids in the neighborhood were riding did not have working brakes and decided that it was a dangerous situation that needed to be addressed.

Initially, Ross started by repairing bicycles on Harrisburg street corners, and at block parties and multicultural festivals. At this point, he was working out of his personal car with a small tool bag in the backseat. Gradually the tool bag grew to become a toolbox and the family car became a van to hold more bike parts. As the word spread, more and more residents looked for Ross around the city to get their bikes repaired.

Ross quickly realized that there was far more demand than he could service by himself. He recruited a handful of volunteers to help repair bikes and make them safe for the owners. These volunteers – retirees, bicycle riders and bicycle mechanics – quickly became consistently involved, and became the critical core supporters of Ross’ efforts.

As the saying goes, the rest is history!

 

THANK YOU to our Flags for Heroes installation crew! The flags are up and they look AMAZING.

 

Join us for the dedication ceremony and PLEASE... share the information with family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues:

 

Monday, September 11, 2023

1:00 - 2:00 pm

Camp Hill United Methodist Church Wesley Center; 417 South 22nd Street in Camp Hill, PA

Emcee: Dennis Owens, ABC27

Speaker: Dr. Tracey C. Jones, Tremendous Leadership

 

Note: This free event is open to the public

The RCWS is happy to be able to continue its long-standing participation in Vickie's Angel Walk by handing out water and treats to walkers.

 

Set-up is at 9:15 am on Saturday, October 14 in front of the West Shore Theatre on Bridge Street in New Cumberland.

 

Currently, three club members are signed up to for this event, but it's not too late for you to sign up too! Click here to sign up to volunteer.

 

Hope to see you there!

Our club is considering participating in the New Cumberland River Rescue Halloween Parade (scheduled for Wednesday, October 18). But... we need to know if we have enough interest.

 

If you need more information and/or would like to participate, please reach out to club member Matt Wagner. We need to have a firm decision within the next few weeks.

Mark your calendars now! The October 19 meeting will be a joint meeting of the Rotary Clubs of West Shore, Mechanicsburg North, and Yellow Breeches. The clubs will meet at the Simpson Library in Mechanicsburg. Additional information forthcoming.

District Governor Fred Gellert is planning to visit the RCWS on Thursday, November 16. You won't want to miss what DG Fred has to share with our club!

For the second year in a row, our district grant application has been APPROVED!

 

(Remember, this is a project focusing on mental health awareness.)

 

Club member Erin Sunday is leading the grant project and will share more details in the coming weeks/months.

Thank you to club members who've stepped up to secure speakers and lead our club meetings in 2023-2024:

 

October - Erin Sunday

November - Rob Hall

December - Rick Sample

January - Vacant

February - Matt Wagner

March - Rod Hite

April - Joe McNally

May - Harry Scheidler

June - Vacant