Upper Main Line Rotary

A few weeks ago, September 12, club members supported CVIM, Community Volunteers in Medicine, during their 5k and Family Walk event by serving as road marshals to ensure participant safety amidst local traffic.

Today, we hosted District Governor Carol Lerner, who provided an overview of her personal history with Rotary, as well as her strategic vision for the District’s upcoming events and objectives.

Additionally, we were honored to have Governor Lerner present the Governor’s Award to several members in recognition of their outstanding dedication to Rotary District 7450 and the Upper Main Line Rotary Club. They are Dave A., Lauren, Sue F., Ryan, Bill, and MaryAnn.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Governor Lerner for her visit and offer our congratulations to all the award recipients for their commendable service to the community.

Today was an OHPACS Garden service day for our club. The OHPACS Garden, created by the Trellis for Tomorrow organization, is the collaboration of Open Hearth and PACS, providing fresh vegetables to the Phoenixville community and to the PACS Market. This morning we harvested peppers, tomatoes, collard greens, kale, and eggplant. As a bonus, Sutanu received his official certificate of Rotary membership. The weather cooperated, and it turned out to be a very pleasant and productive morning. If you weren't there, you missed a great time.

This evening, several members and friends of our Rotary club returned to in Phoenixville to support their community-focused art initiatives. We participated in a bowl-painting session in preparation for the , or PACS, "Empty Bowls" 20th Anniversary event scheduled for October 22, which highlights the ongoing issue of local food insecurity. The studio will glaze and fire our pieces in time for the fundraiser, which benefits the PACS food pantry. We enjoyed the opportunity to collaborate on this initiative while fostering fellowship over dinner.

Happy news from this morning's meeting! 🎉 We're thrilled to welcome our two newest members, Lisa and Paige, to the club! We also had a special visit from Assistant District Governor Christine Brown.

This month of September, we celebrate the Birthdays of Jay, Bianca, Kathy, and Greg. We also remember the Membership Anniversaries of Susan, Syed, and Dave L.

Happy Birthday to you all, and Thank You for your ongoing commitment to Rotary.

This week, we enjoyed hosting Scott Fisher, Executive Director and CEO, and Susan Ethridge, Donor Engagement Manager, from the Historic Bryn Mawr Film Institute. During their visit, our members gained valuable insights into various filmmaking techniques, the different types of film utilized, and the projection equipment required for each film format. Specificly, we learned about the 70mm film, The Odyssey, and the projection techniques for this style film. Celebrating its Centennial this year, the Historic Bryn Mawr Film Institute operates as a non-profit, community-supported cinema and film education center, specializing in the exhibition of independent and foreign films.

This August, we acknowledge the birthdays of Tim, MaryAnn, and Jim H. Additionally, we commemorate the membership anniversaries of Mary and Jim T.

We extend our gratitude to all for your continued dedication to Rotary.

This morning, our club had the pleasure of hosting Maggie Neary, this year's recipient of the UML Rotary Scholarship. A recent graduate of Conestoga High School, Maggie has also been honored with the esteemed Silver Cup Award. This prestigious award is bestowed annually upon a senior who has earned the highest regard from the school's faculty.

In the upcoming fall semester, Maggie will matriculate at MIT, where she intends to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and a minor in Finance. Furthermore, she has been selected to join the Women's Lacrosse team.

We're excited to welcome our 2026-27 Club President, Joe Faraci! Joe's energy, enthusiasm, and leadership will help us continue to grow and expand our service to the community.

Also, heartfelt thanks to our outgoing Club President, Dave Alleva, for an outstanding year of leadership, service, and dedication. Your steady guidance helped make it a memorable year for our club!