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Congratulations Warminster Rotary on receiving the Shelter Box 2024-25 Bronze Hero Award!

 

Warminster Rotarians gathered on 10/19/24 and 10/20/24 in the field behind Guiseppis & the Ben Wilson Senior Center to plant trees.  Funded in part by a Rotary District 7430 grant, the trees planted in this basin were specially selected by the Neshaminy Watershed Association (NWA) to improve our local environment. 

Ken Jones, NWA President instructed participants about the different species and how to properly plant them.

            

 

The field was marked with various flags to indicate which trees were to be planted and where. 

 

Holes were pre-augered allowing Rotarians to expand the area and place the saplings.  Once set in the ground, the sprouts were then mulched and watered. 

 

This project helps reduce stormwater runoff into the Neshaminy Creek, creates a habitat for wildlife, and beautifies the wetland area.  Educational signage will soon be placed close to the basin explaining the project's importance. 

 

Thank you to the partners in this project:  Warminster Environmental Advisory Council, Penn State Master Watershed Stewards, Warminster Municipal Authority, and The Warminster Rotary Club.

 

 

     

                  

 

Congratulations to William Tennent High School's senior Teagan Noll for being selected as as our October Warminster Rotary Student of the Month!

Every year in June, Rotary clubs in District 7430 celebrate "Changeover" where the new executive staff for the coming fiscal year is officially welcomed.  This year, we welcome Mike Cerino as the clubs new president and salute 2-term past president Karin Suttmann for her service to Rotary.  We shared the packed evening celebration with members of the Huntingdon Valley-Churchville club and community leaders.  Rotary has a robust succession program to ensure club livelihood and innovation.  After a spirited presentation from Past President Suttmann, all former club presidents in attendance stepped forward and officially passed the gavel from each other, to incoming President Cerino.  

 

President Cerino will lead the club during the 2024-25 fiscal year.  Past-President Suttmann now steps into the role of ambassador and leading all supporting efforts for the coming year.  

 

Incoming President Michael Cerino with outgoing Past-President Karin Suttmann

 

R-L:   Tim Dorsey, Nello Ianieri, Katie Farrell (24-25 District Governor), Christopher Rohl, Janice Vallone, Jason Cartwright, Karin Suttmann, incoming President Mike Cerino 

 

 

 

 

 

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Section 111 - Row 24 - Seats 21 & 22

Join us on Friday, April 26, 2024 for the 4th Annual Warminster Rotary Club Golf Outing at the beautiful 5 Ponds Golf Course, 10am shotgun start. 

This event is a major fundraising effort for our club. All proceeds go toward supporting meaningful community projects and Rotary International initiatives.

YOU can help make a difference with your support:

1. Play in the tournament

2. Become a tournament sponsor

3. Non-golfers can attend our post-golf awards lunch and raffle for $50

4. Donate a raffle basket or business gift certificate 

  

 

Sponsorship information

 

The Warminster Rotary Club will be participating in our annual Wrapping Presence event at Majestic Oaks on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 1pm to 4pm.

We will meet at Majestic Oaks and spend the afternoon meeting residents and helping them choose gifts, then wrapping the gifts for them.

This is a traditional event for our clup and we're looking forward to another great event. 

 

 Photos coming soon....

 

 

Click Here to submit your payment.

Please RSVP no later than Monday, December 11, 2023
Donna Spatz:  215-675-4446  e:dspatz@careyagency.com
Lea Garrard: 215-538-5600x5886  e:lgarrard@qnbbank.com

 

 

On 8/14/23, past District Governor Len Giesler awarded the Warminster Rotary Club the prestigious Rotary Citation for the 2022-23 fiscal year.  This is the most significant award a Rotary club can receive. The Rotary Citation award recognizes the hard work clubs do throughout the year. Working to achieve the citation goals helps clubs engage their members, stay relevant in their communities, and run more efficiently. A welcoming and engaging club not only fosters a positive experience for its members, but also reflects the values of Rotary. When clubs achieve citation goals, they contribute to the overall health and culture of Rotary for generations to come. During a year that was challenging for many Rotarians and clubs around the world, the Warminster Rotary club demonstrated a commitment to achieve our goals, which ultimately helps strengthen Rotary and shape our future. 

On 8/2/23, District 7430 Governor Diane Donaher visited the Warminster and Warrington rotary clubs in a joint meeting held at Guiseppi's. Donaher spoke to a filled room about how our District is a Beacon Of Hope to all we serve. This years theme supports the Rotary International theme to Create Hope in the World, focusing on Mental Health awareness and ways we can support our community in times of need.  Sometimes when stress takes over, the easiest way to calm ourselves is to simply and slowly breathe in and breathe out. Also in attendance were District Governor Elect Katie Farrell from the Warminster Rotary Club and the area 7 Assistant District Governor Mary Spencer from the Willow Grove Rotary Club.  Donaher recognized Nello Ianieri with a Beacon of Hope award recognizing his steadfast service to the Warminster Rotary and the township as a whole.  

 

Left Photo:  DEG Katie Farrell, WRC President Karin Suttmann, ADG Mary Spencer, Warrington President Lou Altimari, DG Diane Donaher

Center Photo:  The Warminster and Warrington Rotary Clubs 

Right Photo:  Distrcit Governor Elect Katie Farrell

        

The winner of our annual Eagles Season Ticket raffle fundraiser was chosen on 8/9/23 live from Five Ponds Golf Club in Warminster! 

 

 

Kelly Bother from the Warminster Municipal Authority was this year's winner for two season tickets.  The tickets are good for two preseason home games and 8 regular season home games.  Thank you to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket and participated.  Fly Eagles Fly!

On July 29, 2023 Rotarians were at the Blue Bar in Warminster supporting the Food Bank donation and fundraiser night. Despite the rain, the heat and a little flooding on the back porch (that eventually subsided) we had a great time for a vital community organization.  Thanks to Mike Cerino and the entire volunteer staff at the Food Bank, the entire staff at Blue Bar and all the people who came out and made the night a success. 

 

  

What better way to celebrate our club than by splashing around during a hot summer day!  Katie & Joey Farrell hosted the Warminster Rotary Club Charter Celebration picnic on 7/23/23.  It was great seeing Lou, president of the Warrington Club and PDG 2019-20 Cindy Hornamann and her husband Chris too!   

      

 

Warminster Rotarians Proudly supported our township in the 2023 Memorial Day Parade.  The parade started at the township building where township officials paid tribute to all those who have served.  Pictured here is the Honorary Dan Finello, who is a long time Rotarian speaking to attendees.  Dan is an outstanding member of the community.  He and his family have dedicated years to supporting and nurturing the wellness of our Warminster and Ivyland communities.

 

Rotary President Karin Suttmann and her son Kevin, 2023-24 Foundation Treasurer and Fundraising Chair Daulton George, his wife Bridget and their son Patrick and daugher Claire (cleverly disguised in a Rotary t-shirt draped stroller) all walked the parade route tossing candy, giving out balloons and pinwheels to the crowd. 

 

As we noticed Veterans along the parade route, we made it a point to break the parade line and personally thank them for their service to our great country.  The 2+ mile parade route ended at the American Legion Hall where participants were treated with refreshments and fellowship. 

 

Pictured here is our decorated car - thanks to our driver Patrick Fox - and the famous and gentle camel Einstein.

(You remember Einstein, he's the camel who was strolling Rt.309 in a snowstorm).  

   

 

On Sunday, June 24, 2023 Warminster Rotarians bowled from 4pm to 9pm at Pike Lanes in Southampton to raise funds for a child our club has promised to support. Madilyn, or Maddie as her friends know her was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL) at a very young age.  She is now a first grader. She continues to require assistance services including speech and physical therapy.  Maddie is also a special equestrian.  The Warminster Rotary Foundation is proud to be a part of Maddies life and continues our pledge to help improve her special life.  We thank all the sponsors and participants without whom this event would not have been a success.  Special thanks to event coordinators Rotarians Nello Ianieri and Joe Witiw.  

Picured here is Maddie and her Dad.

 

All Lanes are sold out.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

 

 

 

Congratulations to our William Tennent High School Students of the Month!

      

Left to right:  January 2023 Rebecca Yost

February 2023 Evette DomingezMarch 2023 Karla Martinez

 

May Jamar Mitchell

 

 

Joe Velten, director of Warminster Township Emergency Management and Services spoke at a recent club meeting about the plans that are in place to keep our township safe during emergency situations.  This township department manages all aspects of emergency service such as auto accidents, fires and other threats that could impact Warminster.  Click here to learn more about this very important department in our township.  Thank you Joe for taking the time to speak to Rotary.

          

The Warminster Rotary Club proudly honors Ms. Sarah McGuckin as the December 2022 Student of the Month!  Sarah is involved in an array of honor societies and student organizations such as Civitas, Mu Alpha Theta, Science NHS, the National Honor Society, Literati, student government, athletic council, and Women In Science and Engineering. She is also a member of Athletes Helping Athletes as well as the cheerleading team for William Tennent High School. With all of this, she does even more as a tutor of NHS and Mu Alpha Theta. Finally, she even finds time to work two part time jobs at local businesses.  Congratulations Sarah.

     

Become a sponsor of the Warminster Rotary Club!  

Sponsorship funds go directly toward helping Rotary service in our community, Warminster, PA.   

 

The Enterprise Holdings Foundation has donated $2,500 to The Warminster Rotary Club in support of the local and regional projects the club performs each year providing service to others, promote integrity, and advance a world of understanding, goodwill, and peace through fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.   The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Enterprise Holdings, which, through its integrated network of independent regional subsidiaries and franchises, operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo Rent A Car brands.

     

On Wednesday, October 19, 2022 the new members who joined or rejoined the Warminster Rotary Club during the pandemic were officially honored and sworn into Rotary.  These individuals have been elected to membership by existing Rotarians because they are worthy representative of their calling and also to possess qualities that will permit them to exemplify the true spirit of Rotary in public, business, social and private life.  The Honorable Dan Finello performed the ceremony.   

 

            

 

On Saturday, 10/15/22 we joined our neighboring club, Warrington Rotary at their Cornhole Tournament.  The event featured rows of cornhole boards and players at every level.   The event also featured food, music, and beverages.  It was held at the Valley Square shopping center and the weather was perfect.  All proceeds from the event will be used to fund rotary initiatives.  What a great way to have fun and raise money at the same time!   Thanks to Brad, Donna, and Katie for representing our Warminster Club.

 

           

 

Warminster Rotarians proudly supported Pints in the Park on 10/1/22.   This event was hosted by the Cancer Support Community of Greater Philadelphia (Gilda's Club) raising funds for the many programs they provide to families who are impacted by cancer.   The weather was not ideal, but it's on the inclement days that we remind ourselves families experiencing cancer or any sustained illness or situation didn't ask for the rain in their lives.  

Kelly Harris, CEO Cancer Support Community of Greater Philadelphia and Karin Suttmann, President Warminster Rotary Club 2022-23

 

                      

District Governor Len Giesler visited our club on July 27th and presented the inspiration and vision for the new fiscal year!   Imagine Rotary!

 

           

           

The Warminster Rotary proudly supported the Warminster Food Bank and Centennial School Districts at their Stuff The School bus event on Sunday 8/29/22.

 

             

 

        

 

Warminster Rotary Club congratulates Rosa D'Alonzo, the winner of the 2022 Eagles Season Ticket Raffle!   

Way to go Rosa!!! 

 

 

 

 

Time to get out those rods and reels!   

Our 20th Annual Fishing Trip to the Outer Banks will be on October 7th, 8th, and 9th at the Oregon Inlet & Pirates Cove in the Outer Banks! 

Proceeds go toward the scholarship fund.   

We had a great time participating in Warminster Day 2022 this past June!      Pictured here are Rotarian Mike Cerino of the Warminster Food Bank, Rotarian Craig Schmidt, President Elect Karin Suttmann, Rotarian Russell J. Dunchock  and Honorary Rotarian Dan Finello.  Warminster Day is an annual community event that celebrates our town.  The day was filled with entertainment, activities, food and overall goodwill.   A number of Rotarians participated by manning our tent and getting to meet new friends.   

          

 

On May 21, 2022, Warminster Rotary Club attended the ribbon cutting for the new facility addition to the Cancer Support Community Greater Philadelphia @ Gilda’s Club Warminster, located at 200 Kirk Road. The new facility adds much needed space for the various programs offered by CSC.   CSC serves the region with many programs for individuals with cancer and their families.    Later this year, Warminster Rotary Club is participating as a sponsor in the CSC Pints in the Park event. 

 

 

 

Congratulations to the 2022 Warminster Rotary scholarship winners:  Diana Kukhniy from William Tennent High School, Jamie Hennigan of Middle Bucks Institute of Technology and Louis Daniele of Archbishop Wood High School.   Each received a $2000 award toward continuing their education.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This past year the Warminster Rotary Club proudly honored Past President Kevin Crail and the families of Bryan Benson and Seann Campbell the honorary Paul Harris Fellow Award.  A world of peace and goodwill has come closer to reality as a result of their contributions.  On behalf of our club and Rotarians all over the world, we give our thanks.  

 

      

 

 

Read more about our upcoming speakers.

Warminster Rotary Makes Major Donation 

from the Benson Campbell Memorial Fund to 

the Warminster Food Bank! 

 

3/22/22

 

February 22^nd was a typical Rotary Tuesday for the Warminster Rotary Club.  The lunch gathering started at noon with The pledge of Allegiance, announcements, birthdays, anniversaries, a weekly raffle and speaker presentation.   Our meetings are hybrid and we were lucky not to have any technical glitches.  For all intent and purpose a great meeting and a welcome Rotary break in the work week. 

Two days later the world changed.  As if the Pandemic, food insecurity, rising cost of gasoline and other goods weren’t enough, we watched Russia begin an invasion of Ukraine. 

By the next Rotary meeting, the invasion was creeping through the Ukraine the way lava seeps from a volcano.  Is this really happening, in this day and age?   

It took one conversation, in the hallway after the meeting for Warminster Rotarians to jump into action.  Club member and fellow Rotarian Bradley Kuder reached out to St. Anne’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Warrington, PA and extended our support.  They were facilitating the gathering of relief and humanitarian supplies for refugees.

In less than a week, through word of mouth and emails the Warminster Rotary club, partnered by the Warminster Food Bank announced a Call to Action and approved club funds for gathering and obtaining cases of personal hygiene supplies, over-the-counter medications and much more to help enable relief for Ukrainian refugees.

 

                             

 

The Warminster Rotary Club members are truly People of Action and proud to be a part of Rotary International serving the humanitarian needs for peace conflict and resolution.    

 

 

Announcing the Warminster Rotary Clubs 3rd Annual Golf Outing!