Events

Robert "Bob" Brightbill, 2026 Community Service Award 

Amy Zeigler - Senior Director, Hershey Story Museum.

Come and help distribute food to hundreds of children and families in our community from the parking lot of the Spring Creek Church of the Brethren.

Inquired regarding meeting and agenda should be directed to club president, Bruce Youngbluth.

2026 Packy Award.

Join us for 2026 Packy Award presentation and our speaker Victoria Elliott, RPh, MBA, CAE is the CEO of the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Associaiton.

United States Judge Jennifer Wilson for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Reentry programs and reentry courts are designed to help returning citizens successfully "reenter" society following their incarceration, thereby reducing recidivism, improving public safety, and saving money.

A primary focus of reentry efforts is to remove or reduce barriers to successful reentry, so that motivated individuals - who have served their time and paid their debt to society - are able to compete for a job, attain stable housing, support their children and their families, and contribute to their communities. 

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania participates in a variety of reintegration programs:

The office supports one of the first federal court reentry programs in the country.  The early efforts to support court-assisted reentry helped inspire the changes now taking place in courts and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices across the country.

The United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania conducts a Court-Assisted Re-Entry Program (CARE), a four-phase program designed to aid the rehabilitation and re-integration of persons recently released into the community under federal supervised release and who face a moderate to high-risk of recidivism.

The CARE Program relies upon support from public institutions and agencies as well as volunteer private entities and individuals.  The Middle District of Pennsylvania CARE Program has existed  since 2009.  While CARE was an early federal reentry program, it was not the first.  The CARE Program was modeled after court sponsored reentry programs in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Western District of Michigan and the Eastern District of New York.

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY

On the second Monday in October, we pause to honor the deep roots, rich cultures, and enduring spirit of the first peoples of this land. Indigenous Peoples' Day is a vibrant celebration of the history, contributions, and resilience of Native American tribes across the nation.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay

This day is not just a look into the past; it is a recognition of living cultures that continue to enrich our country's tapestry. It's an opportunity to move beyond stereotypes and learn about the diverse traditions, languages, and stories that have shaped this continent for millennia. Indigenous Peoples' Day also highlights the critical efforts to revitalize and preserve hundreds of indigenous languages, each one a unique vessel of culture and knowledge.

When we celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day, we celebrate an incredible diversity of traditions. Instead of a single culture, there are hundreds of distinct nations, each with its own unique customs. Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrates every aspect for tribes across the county. 

Native Americans have a powerful storytelling tradition of oral history, where foundational stories, lessons, and legacies are passed down through generations. Many of these stories are told through artwork, including intricate beadwork of the Plains tribes and the iconic pottery of the Pueblo peoples to contemporary painting and sculpture. Native art is a cornerstone of American culture.

Inquires regarding meeting and agenda should be directed to club president, Bruce Youngbluth.

Paula Mulhair, Executive Director of Bridges to Community, a Dominican Republic non-profit that partners with Dominican-led communities to overcome barriers to basic human rights through community-driven development and responsible international  volunteerism 

The Hershey Rotary Run/Walk is a family-friendly fundraising event for Cocoa Packs which provides supplemental food and other support to local children in need to enhance their overall wellness. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised will go to support Cocoa Packs. Enjoy a 5k run or walk on the Milton Hershey School Campus while supporting a great cause. The event is pet and stroller friendly. 

Check in on race day begins at 7:30 and the race will start at 9am. Enjoy the beautiful Milton Hershey School campus for a morning 5K Walk/Run for a great cause. 100% of the proceeds raised will go to support Cocoa Packs.

Bring your whole family and enjoy a great start to a beautiful fall weekend.

to register toi run or walk..   https://runsignup.com/race/pa/hershey/hersheyrotaryclub5k

Inquired regarding meeting and agenda should be directed to club president, Bruce Youngbluth.