Welcome to the Rotary Club of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back.

2022 Christmas Tree Sale !!

Christmas Tree Sale 2022

The Elizabethtown Rotary Club's annual tree sale takes place November 25 - December 15 at the Giant Food Store parking lot in Elizabethtown.

HOURS are from Noon to 9 PM from Sunday through Friday, and 9 AM to 9 PM on Saturday.

Tree prices range from $30 - $85. An average 6' Fraser Fir will cost $60, and a similar Douglass Fir will cost $55.

The coolest thing about our tree sale is that all of the local business sponsors pay for the trees... and then the money you spend goes right back to all of the great community projects that Etown Rotary supports like the local fire companies, school organizations, GEARS, ECHOs, Central PA Food Bank, Wittel Farm Growing Project, Cornerstone Youth Center, Raven Ridge Wildlife, etc. The Club members do not benefit from your contribution-- 100% of the proceeds from the Tree Sale goes back into the community!

Our major sponsors this year are Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz , DDMP Investment Advisors, Elizabethtown Heating & Cooling, Moo-Duck Brewery, Whitmoyer Auto Group, B&G Lumber Co. and Mars Wrigley.

Visit the Tree Sale page to see the over 50 businesses and individuals that sponsor the tree sale.

November Students of the Month

November 16, 2022- Elizabethtown Area High School (EAHS) seniors Andrea Rodriguez and Luke Risser were named the Elizabethtown Rotary Club's Students of the Month for November. This program celebrates and recognizes student achievements by sustaining a culture of learning that values academic success and raises awareness of student contributions to the EAHS community.

Rodriguez is the daughter of Daniel and Sheila Rodriguez of Elizabethtown. As a junior, the high school inducted Rodriguez into the prestigious T.H. Ebersole Chapter of the National Honor Society for exhibiting the four pillars of scholarship, character, leadership, and service.

In the academic arena, Rodriguez has earned numerous accolades. She is an AP Scholar with Distinction, a College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar, and Lancaster Online Student Journalism Contest award winner. The high school faculty recognized Rodriguez for outstanding achievement and growth in numerous curricular areas as part of the underclass awards program. She was honored with academic excellence awards in AP U.S. Government and Politics, U.S. History, AP Language and Composition, Creative Writing, and Sociology. She also was named both the Model UN Consensus Builder and the Woodman Life American History Award winner.

Rodriguez hold leadership positions in numerous school activities. She is president of the Human Rights Club and the Model United Nations Program and editor for the Newspaper Club. She also serves as a peer tutor and is a member on the girls’ soccer team.

. November Students of the Month

In the community, Rodriguez works at Samara - The Center for Individual and Family Growth Her plans after graduation include attending a four-year college or university to study political science, government, and economics on a pre-law track.

Risser is the son of Eric and Heidi Risser of Elizabethtown. For his efforts in the classroom, the high school faculty recognized Risser for outstanding achievement and growth in several courses. He earned underclass awards in the areas of Spanish 2, Computer Programming 1, Honors Programming, AP Psychology, and AP Computer Science.

Risser takes part in several school activities. He is a member of the high school tennis team and the Bible Club.

In the community, Risser has taken part in several service trips including to Niagara Falls and New Kensington, PA. He is employed by the Masonic Village Elizabethtown and MK Roots Farm. Risser attends the Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church.

After graduation, Risser plans to attend Messiah University to pursue a degree in Computer Science.

October Students of the Month

October 18, 2022- Elizabethtown Area High School (EAHS) seniors Kathryn Barraclough and Liam Abbey were named the Elizabethtown Rotary Club's Students of the Month for October. This program celebrates and recognizes student achievements by sustaining a culture of learning that values academic success and raises awareness of student contributions to the EAHS community.

Barraclough is the daughter of Steven and Michelle Barraclough of Elizabethtown. As a junior, the high school inducted Barraclough into the prestigious T.H. Ebersole Chapter of the National Honor Society for exhibiting the four pillars of scholarship, character, leadership, and service.

In the academic arena, the faculty at EAHS recognized Barraclough for outstanding achievement and growth in numerous curricular areas as part of the underclass awards program. She was honored in materials science, health, 3D design, drawing and composition, and world language. Kathryn Barraclough and Liam Abbey

Barraclough takes part in numerous school activities. She is a member of the concert and marching bands and the orchestra and pit orchestra. The Lancaster-Lebanon Music Educators Association selected Barraclough for its All-County band. She is also a member of the girls’ tennis team and serves as a student ambassador supporting new students to the high school.

In the community, Barraclough is active with the girl scouts. In addition, she has worked for Willowood Swim Club, and cat sits for local families. Barraclough attends the Trinity Lutheran Church in Mount Joy, PA.

Her plans after graduation include attending a four-year college or university and majoring in painting with a minor in entrepreneurship.

Abbey is the son of Tim Abbey of Elizabethtown and Heidi Abbey Moyer of Manheim. For his efforts in the classroom, the high school faculty recognized Abbey for outstanding achievement and growth in several courses. He earned underclass awards in the areas of greenhouse management and landscape design.

Abbey takes part in numerous school activities. He is a member of the high school orchestra and mountain biking club. In addition, he is president of Roots and Shoots and participates in the school’s Model UN program.

In the community, Abbey is employed by the Masonic Village Elizabethtown in the orchard department.

After graduation, Abbey plans to attend a four-year college or university with an interest in obtaining a degree in the field of botany.

2022 Pints for Polio !!!

Pints for Polio 2022

EVENT DATES & LOCATIONS

Get ready for Pints for Polio 2022!!

For 35 years Rotary has had a goal of eradicating Polio. We have reduced polio cases by 99.9% since our first ever project to vaccinate children in the Philippines in 1979.

Rotary members have contributed more than $2.1 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect nearly 3 billion children in 122 countries.

Join us October 25-27 from at one of our fabulous local establishments - Funk Brewing, Cox Brewing, and Moo-Duck Brewery. Every purchase will help raise money towards our cause. PLUS, every dollar we raise will get matched 2:1 thanks to the generous support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. That’s right…for every $100 dollars raised, $300 will support global eradication efforts.

Join us for this fun and extremely meaningful event!

DATES & LOCATIONS

October 25th - Funk Brewing

October 26th - Cox Brewing

October 27th - Moo-Duck Brewery

TICKET OPTIONS:

Single Ticket: Select the night you want to attend and receive a commemorative pint glass and one drink ticket to be used at that venue. Approximately $10 of ticket purchase price is automatically be donated to our fundraiser.

All In Ticket: Attend all four nights and receive a commemorative pint glass and three drink tickets (one for each venue). Approximately $30 of ticket purchase price is automatically be donated to our fundraiser.

SUPPORT: If you’re not able to attend the event, or would just like to make a contribution to support our efforts, you can make an online donation through the registration link, simply select the "Donation" ticket option.

September Students of the Month

September 16, 2022- Elizabethtown Area High School seniors Taryn Hummer and Zackary Lippold were named the Elizabethtown Rotary Club's Students of the Month for September. This program celebrates and recognizes student achievements by sustaining a culture of learning that values academic success and raises awareness of student contributions to the EAHS community.

Hummer is the daughter of Craig and Kristin Hummer of Elizabethtown. As a junior, the high school inducted Hummer into the prestigious T.H. Ebersole Chapter of the National Honor Society for exhibiting the four pillars of scholarship, character, leadership, and service.

Hummer takes part in numerous school activities. She is captain of the girls' soccer team and a key contributor to the girls' basketball team. In addition, she is active with Key Club, Book Club, Mini-THON, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Academically, Hummer was recognized for outstanding achievement and growth in forensic chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and strength and conditioning as part of the high school's underclass awards program.

In the community, Hummer is active with PA Classics club soccer. She volunteers with the IddyBiddy soccer program run by GEARS. In addition, she has traveled on mission trips and fundraised for the Appalachia Service Project. Hummer attends the United Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd in Lebanon, PA. Taryn Hummer and Zackary Lippold

Her plans after graduation include attending a four-year college or university and majoring in biological sciences and/or chemistry.

Lippold is the son of Michael and Maria Lippold (Piedra) of Bainbridge. Lippold is active in numerous school programs. As a junior, the high school inducted Lippold into the prestigious T.H. Ebersole Chapter of the National Honor Society for exhibiting the four pillars of scholarship, character, leadership, and service.

Lippold is a member of the football and track and field teams. He also serves as an ambassador on the Student Lighthouse team. Academically, Lippold was recognized for outstanding achievement and growth in English and mathematics as part of the high school's underclass awards program.

In the community, Lippold volunteers with GEARS helping to keep score for youth basketball games. He has also supported numerous community events with the Bears football team. In addition, Lippold attends Community Bible Church in Marietta, PA.

After graduation, Lippold plans to attend a four-year college or university with interest in the medical field.

GEARS Eggstravaganza 2022

Lots of Rotarians served as Easter Bunnies hiding thousands of eggs at the GEARS Eggstravaganza this past weekend!

ShelterBox collection for Ukrainian Refugees

The Ukraine Crisis Explained - ShelterBox USA

We are coordinating the collection of donations from Elizabethtown Rotary Club members to support ShelterBox's response to the Ukraine refugee crisis. Our club has previously sponsored ShelterBoxes following natural disasters. ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity that provides temporary shelter and life saving supplies to displaced families. It is a Project Partner with Rotary International and really its only disaster relief arm. ( https://www.shelterboxusa.org/home-page/partner-with-us/rotary/)

If you wish to donate to the Elizabethtown Rotary Club's collection for ShelterBox, you may do so on our club's website at register.etownrotary.org/pay . Please check the box on the list that says "ShelterBox for Ukrainian Refugees". You may also send or give Ryan a check, designating the contribution for Shelterbox.

Every $1000 we collect will sponsor one complete Shelterbox which contains emergency shelter and essential household items a family needs to stay safe and healthy. Let's see if we can sponsor at least 2 complete Shelterboxes in the next couple weeks!

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