Welcome to the Rotary Club of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

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.

Join us in Service Above Self!

We have two meetings each week...

Mondays 5:30 pm at Moo-Duck Brewery 79 S. Wilson St., Elizabethtown
Fridays 12:00 pm at Hennigan's Restaurant 1990 W. Main St., Mount Joy

December Students of the Month

Jebbeh Ngafua

Jebbeh is the daughter of Manjoe Ngafua of Folcroft, PA, and Hawah Fahnbulleh of Darby, PA.

Jebbeh is a committed leader and an active member of the school community. She serves as Co-captain of the Student Lighthouse Team, is a member of the Human Rights Club, and holds the position of Treasurer for Pep Club. In addition, she contributes as a Link Crew Leader, helping to support and mentor younger students.

Athletically, Jebbeh is a standout on the Varsity Track and Field Team, where she is the school record holder in the triple jump. Her accomplishments include earning the Coaches Award, being named the Pan Ram Invitational Most Outstanding Female Field Performer, and winning the title of Pan Ram Triple Jump Champion.

Jebbeh’s achievements in the classroom are equally impressive. She has been inducted into both the National Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society, demonstrating commitment to the pillars of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. She is also a consistent member of the Honor Roll.

Jebbeh’s community involvement includes volunteering at Masonic Villages, serving as a Student Ambassador for the Lancaster Career and Technology Center Mount Joy Campus, and supporting the Children’s Ministry at Hope Community Church. She is a three-time recipient (freshman, sophomore, and junior years) of The Mary Pape Award, presented by the Masonic Villages Children's Home to the high school student with the highest GPA over the school year.

She is currently employed as a Dining Attendant at Masonic Villages and participates in Hope Community Church’s Youth Group.

Looking ahead, Jebbeh plans to attend a four-year college in Pennsylvania and pursue a career as a pharmacist.

Trent Kauffman

Trent is the son of David Kauffman of Holtwood, PA, and Lindsay Romig of Elizabethtown.

Trent is an active and dedicated member of the school’s athletic programs, serving as a captain of the Varsity Football Team and competing on the Varsity Lacrosse Team. His achievements in football include being named a Lancaster-Lebanon League Section Two Second Team All-Star and receiving the 2025 Iron Bear Award for above-the-line leadership and effort. He also contributes to school spirit and service through involvement in Mini-THON. In addition to his varsity sports, Trent supports the school’s Unified Bocce program, where he serves as a game official, helping promote inclusion and supporting student-athletes of all abilities.

Academically, Trent is a consistent Honor Roll student and has received Academic Excellence Awards in Career and Finance as well as Net Sports, recognizing his dedication and strong performance in the classroom.

Outside of school, Trent works at Twisted Bine and Jackson's Window Shoppe, balancing academics, athletics, and employment with responsibility and commitment.

Looking ahead, Trent is considering both entering the workforce and attending college as he explores his post-secondary options.

100th Anniversary Gala - Tickets on Sale!

Tickets are officially on sale for the 100th Anniversary Gala — a once-in-a-century celebration hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Elizabethtown, Lititz, and Mount Joy!

Join us on January 17, 2026 at Masonic Village’s Brossman Ballroom for an unforgettable evening of cocktails, dinner, and celebration as we honor 100 years of service, community, and connection.

Social Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Dinner service and program will begin at 6:30 PM

Grab your tickets now and join us for this incredible milestone event — it’s going to be a night to remember!

Click the link to purchase and be part of Rotary history!

https://register.etownrotary.org/centennial-gala/

November Students of the Month

Elizabethtown Area High School is pleased to recognize its November Rotary Club Students of the Month: Sadie Givens and Nicholas Kreider. This honor recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in academics, leadership, and community involvement, reflecting their positive contributions to both the school and the community.

Sadie Givens

Sadie is the daughter of Gwendolyn Boyer of Bainbridge and Joel Givens of Elizabethtown.

Sadie is an active and engaged student leader with involvement in multiple school clubs, including Key Club, Model United Nations, Newspaper Club, Student Council, Red Cross Club, Women in STEM, Bible Club, Club Ophelia, Choir, and Link Crew. She has held leadership positions in several organizations, including Vice President of the Red Cross Club, Treasurer and Head of Fundraising for Women in STEM, and Publicity Secretary for Student Council.

Sadie has been inducted into the National Honor Society, representing the four pillars of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Her academic achievements also include multiple Academic Excellence awards in Choir, Career & Finance Online, Honors World History, Honors English Ten, and Honors General Science, as well as the Administrative Leadership Award and the President’s Award for Educational Excellence.

Outside of school, Sadie participates in Red Cross programs, Students for Education in PA, and was a finalist for Vice President of Communications in the National Student Council. She also attends LCBC Harrisburg and balances employment at Weis Markets and Knock Knock Boutique.

Looking ahead, Sadie plans to attend college, pursuing a degree in Biology or an accelerated Occupational Therapy program, with the goal of continuing her studies toward a Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.

Nicholas Kreider

Nicholas is the son of Dave and Lois Kreider of Elizabethtown.

Nicholas is a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist, one of the highest academic honors a high school senior can achieve nationally. He has also been inducted into the National Honor Society for representing the four pillars of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. In addition, Nicholas has consistently earned a place on the honor roll throughout high school and has been recognized as an AP Scholar with Distinction for outstanding performance on Advanced Placement exams.

Active both in academics and the arts, Nicholas participates in the high school Concert Band and Orchestra, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Musical Pit Orchestra. He also competes in Science Olympiad and mathematics competitions.

Beyond academics, Nicholas contributes to his community as a member of the Bainbridge Community Band, and participates in his church, Cross Roads BIC, volunteering weekly with youth group activities, operating camera equipment, and joining annual mission trips. He is also employed at Weis Markets.

Following graduation, Nicholas plans to attend a four-year university to study Mathematics and Physics.

October Students of the Month

Elizabethtown Area High School is proud to recognize its October Rotary Club Students of the Month: Kendal Huggins and Dominic Hemsch. This honor celebrates students who demonstrate excellence in academics, leadership, and community involvement, highlighting their positive impact on the school and broader community.

Kendal Huggins

Kendal is the daughter of John and Emily Huggins of Elizabethtown.

Kendal is a highly engaged student leader who holds numerous leadership positions, including Class of 2026 Vice President, Student Council President, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) President, and Link Crew Commissioner. As a member of FBLA, she has advanced to the state competition in broadcast journalism twice. She has represented her high school as a delegate at both regional and state FBLA conferences. Athletically, Kendal is a member of the girls’ lacrosse team.

Her academic excellence has been recognized through induction into the National Honor Society, which celebrates students who exemplify the four pillars of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. In addition, the high school faculty has honored Kendal with underclass awards in Biology, Wellness, Honors Geometry, and 11th Grade Health.

Outside of school, Kendal is an active member of Hope Community Church in Mount Joy, where she participates in the youth group. She also balances employment at Starbucks, where she works as a barista, and Sloan’s Pharmacy, where she serves as a pharmacy intern.

Looking ahead, Kendal plans to pursue a four-year nursing program to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with the ultimate goal of becoming a nurse practitioner.

Dominic Hemsch

Dominic is the son of Robert and Bianca Hemsch of Elizabethtown.

Dominic is a dedicated and accomplished student whose academic success includes induction into the National Honor Society and recognition as an AP Scholar—a distinction awarded by the College Board to students who demonstrate outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on Advanced Placement exams. The high school faculty has also honored Dominic with underclass awards in both Speech and Band.

A talented musician, Dominic serves as the drumline captain in both the marching and concert bands, and he plays percussion in the symphonic orchestra, jazz band, and the pit orchestra for the spring musical. He has auditioned for and performed with the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 7 Band and Jazz Band, as well as the Lancaster-Lebanon Music Educators Association (LLMEA) County Band (twice) and County Orchestra (twice).

Dominic’s leadership and involvement extend beyond music. He serves as President of Model UN and Media Manager of Roots and Shoots, while also contributing as a member of Key Club, Human Rights Club, and Book Club. Beyond school, he performs with the Masonic Village Encore Band and showcases his musical talents at community concerts, festivals, and local venues.

After graduation, Dominic plans to attend a four-year university to pursue a double major in music and business, and ultimately earn a law degree to specialize in either copyright law or music management.

Elizabethtown Rotary's 100th Anniversary Celebration Begins

Rotary year 2025-2026 is our 100th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!

Our Centennial Committee has been hard at work planning for an amazing year of celebration which will include local projects to benefit the community, a major international project, updating the club history book , and a whopper of a Gala planned for January 2026. Join us as we celebrate the leaders of the past AND present who have given so much to the Elizabethtown Community!

One of the projects that the 100^th Anniversary Committee and the Board approved was to purchase and place 3 heavy duty 9’ benches with our 100^th logo in our community. Two of them were placed on the Conewago Trail. They are at the .5 and 4.5 mile markers so look for them as you hike or bike the trail. The County of Lancaster Parks and Recreation paid for and installed the pads and the benches at no cost to our Club. The other bench was placed behind the brick building on the United Churches Elizabethtown Area/ECHOES campus. The pad and installation for this bench was completed and paid for by BMK Construction of Elizabethtown at no cost to our Club. Stay tuned for more wonderful things as we get closer to our 100^th.