Stories

September 2022

Student & Educator of the Month
 
Educator, Patty Frye, Susquehanna Township Middle School
Student, Chloe Imoisili,   Susquehanna Township Middle School
Student, Keyon Robinson, Susquehanna Township High School
Educator, Kimberly Clay, Thomas W. Holtzman Elementary School
 
 
 September 2022 2022-10-13 04:00:00Z 0

Officer of the Year Award

We were honored to present this year's Officer of the Year Award to Detective Kevin Scott. Dan Fuller, and Club President Tamara Willis, presented the award to Detective Scott during the Township meeting on September 22, 2022. Detective Scott is a twenty year veteran of the Susquehanna Township Police Department. Over the course of his career he has distinguished himself as a caring, compassionate, diligent, and honorable Law enforcement professional. Detective Scott has brought great credit to himself and the Susquehanna Township Police Department through his tireless work in the area of forensics and criminal investigation.

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 Officer of the Year Award 2022-09-30 04:00:00Z 0

Visit from District Governor Juliet Altenburg

We were honored to welcome District Governor Juliet Altenburg during a combined meeting with the Susquehanna Township, Harrisburg-Keystone, & Passport clubs on August 23rd. Pictured from left to right: DG Juliet Altenburg, Lisa Howald, Harrisburg-Keystone Club, Linda Spotts, Mira Kapadia, Dan Fuller, and Brandon Carter, all of the Rotary Club of Susquehanna Township. 
 Visit from District Governor Juliet Altenburg 2022-08-25 04:00:00Z 0

National Night Out 2022

Club members joined friends, neighbors, and the Susquehanna Township Commissioners at the National Night Out to honor the township's emergency responders. This year's event was held at the Susquehanna Township High School. Our club provided great information, coloring books, and plenty of snacks. All had a great time! 
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National Night Out 2022 2022-08-03 04:00:00Z 0

New Club President

Passing of the Gavel
We welcome Dr. Tamara Willis as our 2022-2023 Club President. Dr. Willis is the Superintendent of the Susquehanna Township School District and has been a club member for six years. She is the Youth Protection Officer for District 7390 and is passionate about Rotary's philosophy of Service Above Self.
Past President, Linda Spotts, passed the gavel during a special meeting on July 7th. Our club looks forward to another successful year!
  
 New Club President 2022-07-12 04:00:00Z 0

Welcome New Members

We welcomed three new members to our club during our meeting on July 7th. Welcome to our club, Mira Follett, Phyllis Hicks, and Malikul Muhamad! COVID delayed our official presentation of certificates, but that did not stop these members from serving our community and supporting our club. Past President, Linda Spotts, had the honor of pinning our newest members. 
 

Member Recognition

Mira Follett with Past President, Linda Spotts
Phyllis Hicks 
Malikul Muhamad
Thank you, Past President, Linda Spotts, for helping to grow our membership and serving as president for the last five years. Thank you, Past President, Dan Fuller, for serving our club in many, many capacities over the years, including four years as president. We appreciate you both!
 Welcome New Members 2022-07-12 04:00:00Z 0

2020-2021 Little Red Wagon Award

 
 
The Thomas W. Holtzman Jr. Elementary School Staff was the winner of the 2020-2021 Susquehanna Township Rotary Club’s Annual Little Red Wagon Award.  The presentation was announced by club Rotarian Dan Fuller during the Susquehanna Township School Board Meeting held in the high school auditorium on Monday evening June 21st.   The award was accepted by Dr. Tamara Willis, Superintendent of the Susquehanna Township School District and a member of the club, on behalf of the elementary school staff. 
 2020-2021 Little Red Wagon Award 2022-07-06 04:00:00Z 0
Celebrating Earth Day 2022 2022-07-06 04:00:00Z 0

September 2021 Students and Educators of the Month

 

September SOM & EOM

High School Educator of the Month: Jennifer Halfond Selected by staff for her role on the Pandemic Team. During the pandemic, she has been instrumental in keeping our staff and students safe with her work with professional development with COVID protocols for staff, contract tracing, communicating with those affected due to contact tracing, and COVID-testing staff and students.
High School Student of the Month: Nas’Zair Porter-Bellamy 
Selected for his growth in his behavior and grades while at the high school over the years. As a senior, he is following district SOAR values and passing all of his classes. He is also seen as a leader on our football team.
Middle School Student of the Month: Suha Rockwell  TSuha is described by her teachers as motivated, involved, and creative.  She is the first, middle school learner to complete the ELA continuum at the Middle school and will be taking high school ELA credit as an 8th-grade learner.  She is an excellent example of learner agency and is always looking to learn more.  Suha is the director of The WAVE, a member of the Student Government Association, and enjoys reading.  Her favorite subject is Math.  Her plans include attending DC Tech and going on to become an engineer. 
Middle School Educator of the Month:  Trevar Scheuch Trevar has done a great job stepping into a new role and providing endless resources and help for the entire staff. He has been running all over the building daily to solve tech-related issues and then some. He is always positive, helpful, and dedicated to his work. He should be recognized for transitioning to his position as the Instructional Technology Integration Specialist smoothly. He has a genuine willingness to assist students and staff. Thank you for providing valuable training, websites, and resources.
 
 September 2021 Students and Educators of the Month 2022-07-06 04:00:00Z 0
Student and Educator of the Month Recognition Program 2020-10-16 04:00:00Z 0

Helping people with disabilities make their own music

Music has been an important part of leading an ordinary life for students at the Music School for Children With Disabilities in Honor of Paul Harris in Lublin, Poland. Founded by Rotary members, the school serves 20 students with various disabilities, including Down syndrome, autism, and visual impairments. The Rotary Club of Lublin-Centrum-Maria Curie-Sklodowska has provided funding with help from Rotary Foundation Matching Grants and the Henryk Wieniawski Musical Society, which houses the school.
 
After their son Mateusz was born with underdeveloped eyes, Mariusz and Joanna Kania looked for ways to help him be active. When he showed an aptitude for music, they looked for a teacher and were thrilled to find the Paul Harris music school.
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Helping people with disabilities make their own music 2015-05-01 00:00:00Z 0

Finding Safe Haven

For years, Angalia Bianca had slept in abandoned buildings throughout Chicago. She stole. She did drugs. She spent time in and out of jail for forgery, theft, trespassing, and possession of narcotics. But after she landed in prison for the seventh time, something changed -- Bianca knew she wanted a better life. She just didn’t know how to make it happen.
 
After serving her time, Bianca sought help from a local homeless organization, A Safe Haven, and moved to its shelter in the Rogers Park neighborhood. Bianca followed the program closely -- she attended all the required meetings, passed drug tests, and volunteered at every opportunity.
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Saving lives in Ghana

What is it like taking a large team to Africa?  It has probably been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. In mid February, I began leading Rotary members from all over the East Coast of the United States through Ghana. I’ve tried to give the team a warm Ghanaian welcome like I’ve received on my earlier trips. A large trip is a real blessing because each person sees Ghana and our work in a different way.

A highlight for the team was greeting the chief of Sagadugu. The team got excited about buying goats and food for children in the villages where I support eight churches. It was good to see the pastors of most of the eight churches, and I had to explain that we were just passing through on our way to Bolgatanga.
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