April 2026
First, let's say Happy Birthday to Steve Kinniry. No, this is not an April Fool's joke, it is Steve's birthday on April 1. Let's give him a shout-out.
Our monthly meetings this month are: Friday, April 10, 7:30 am at Michael's Restaurant in Glenside and Thursday, April 16, 6:00 PM at Bella's Restaurant in Jenkintown. Hope to see you there.
In order to apply for District Grants, we must have members participate in the District Grant Training. There are three opportunities: Thursday, April 9 and Tuesday, April 14 at 7:30 PM, and Saturday, April 25 at 9 am. This is a zoom training to be done in the comfort of your home or office. Please see DACdb to register!
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Saturday, April 11, has something for everyone...
1. Rotary Leadership Institute program is scheduled from 7:30 am to 3:00 PM at Temple University in Ambler. There are four distinct programs that must be taken in order. If you have not attended RLI, or have only taken RLI 1 or II, sign up for this rewarding opportunity to learn more about Rotary and the opportunities it affords. Registration is required. See DACdb.
2. At the same location, Temple University in Ambler, from 9 am to 12 PM there is a Membership Workshop taking place to help us learn how to attract new members. Registration is required. See DACdb.
3. Greater Glenside Patriotic Association is holding its annual 5K race to support the July 4th Parade and Fireworks. Volunteers are needed along the race route. Please see Steve Vahey to sign up.
4. Jenkintown Rotary is holding their Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. If you know Lena, you know that this is not just pancakes. You can support the Jenkintown Club by having breakfast at the Grace Presbyterian Church, 444 York Road, Jenkintown beginning at 9 am.
5. Our volunteers who deliver food for Caring For Friends on the 2nd Saturday of the month, may want to schedule their deliveries a little sooner.
From Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19, Rotary Regional Leadership Summit is a 7 District leadership training event to be held at Wyndham Gettysburg. The event includes Friday night Cocktail Reception, Dinner/program and Ghost Tour; Saturday breakfast, Lincoln Leadership Presentation on the Battlefield, Lunch, Tour of Adams County Winery, Major Donor Reception, Dinner with Keynote Speaker; Sunday breakfast, and District Sessions. The last opportunity to sign up is Monday, April 6.
Caring For Friends is holding a Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast at Parx Casino on Thursday, April 23 from 9 to 12. The event is free but you must register. If you did not receive the invitation by email from CFF, let me know.
On Saturday, April 25, at 9 am we will be meeting at the Glenside Library to do our annual clean-up of their garden. Steve has this program so well organized, we will be done by 10 am. Don't be late!!!
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Happy Birthday Rotary!
Rotary is currently celebrating its 120th anniversary, marking the milestone on February 23, 2025, which commemorates the day Paul Harris founded the organization in 1905; this anniversary is a time to reflect on Rotary's legacy of global service and commitment to making a positive impact through initiatives like polio eradication, education, and peace building.
Caring For Friends 2025
This past Saturday ( May 3, 2025), the Rotary Club of Glenside-Abington rolled up our sleeves and served with heart at Caring For Friends! Grateful to be part of such a meaningful effort to give back and support our neighbors in need. Service above self—always!
"Rotary Club Of Glenside-Abington has revolutionized how we engage with our community and members."