Events

In August 2014, Peter G. Gurt became the 10th president of Milton Hershey School. President Gurt is an accomplished academic administrator, filling multiple leadership roles in his time at MHS. Previously he served as the senior vice president and chief operating officer of MHS from 2009-2014.

President Gurt understands what MHS students experience because he once was one. “I am very much aware of the significance of this job, and our commitment as a team to make sure this is the very best place on earth to serve our kids more effectively and to serve more kids in the future as we get excited about what’s possible for this school in the next decade.”

As chief executive officer, Stephen Massini focuses on the growth, development and overall performance of the Penn State Health system, including St. Joseph Medical Center, the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Hampden Medical Center, as well as the continued expansion of Penn State Health Medical Group across the health system’s core counties of Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon and Lancaster.

Massini joined Penn State Health in 2015, originally serving as chief financial officer for Hershey Medical Center. In 2016, he was promoted to executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief administrative officer of Penn State Health. Massini has been a transformational leader, central to the expansion of the health system’s clinical presence across central Pennsylvania and the development of innovative partnerships, including the collaboration with Highmark Health.

Prior to joining Penn State Health, Massini worked for Geisinger Health System in multiple roles, including chief administrative officer and chief financial officer for Geisinger Clinic. Previous to Geisinger, he held various leadership positions within the Highmark family of companies, including executive vice president and chief financial officer of HVHC, a subsidiary of Highmark focused on providing vision services.

Massini is a Penn State alumnus, having earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting with honors. He is a certified public accountant and a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association.

Hershey Rotary Board will meet via Zoom Thursday, May 20.  All Rotarians are welcome to attend the meeting. Please contact President Pam  (pamela_whitenack@yahoo.com) if you would like to attend.

The Derry Environmental Action Committee is a group of neighbors and friends in Derry Township who recognize the need to preserve the natural surroundings in Hershey that make this community unique.

Howard Stephen Berg - The World's Fastest Reader - How to Double Your Productivity Using Brain-Based Learning.

Howard Berg is  the world's fastest reader, and is Secretary of the North Texas Rotary E-Club.

The program will include:

o  how to read faster to stay on top of vital information
o  how to maximize comprehension of even complex information
o  how to remember and recall information
o  emotional intelligence skills for success
o  speed math skills

Mr. Berg has given this program to hundreds of Rotary Clubs around the world.   Just before the Covid pandemic, he trained the U.S. Special Forces at Fort Bragg, and the Royal Thai Army in Bangkok.   

Over 2,000 radio and television shows have featured his work. He was seen with Justin Timberlake and Peyton Manning as Sony's E-Reader spokesperson; he was on Cavuto reading the 1,500 page health care bill in just 50 minutes.  

Berg is a best-selling author and has over 35 years of experience sharing his learning strategies around the world.   

Howard Stephen Berg is a Paul Harris Fellow, past Rotary E-Club President, and Past Rotary District 5810 (North Texas) program director.  

Hershey Rotary Board will meet via Zoom Thursday, June 17.  All Rotarians are welcome to attend the meeting. Please contact President Pam  (pamela_whitenack@yahoo.com) if you would like to attend.

Laura Burke is the Executive Director of the American Red Cross Central Pennsylvania Chapter, which is based in Harrisburg and covers Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York Counties.
Burke comes to the Red Cross with strong skills and experience in fundraising, sales, and partnership/relationship management in both the corporate and nonprofit worlds. Prior to the Red Cross she has held a progression of significant roles in Washington D.C. and the Central Pennsylvania area in the hospitality, corporate and non-profit industry Burke has a Bachelor of Science degree from The Pennsylvania State University and a Masters of Business Administration degree from West Chester University of Pennsylvania.