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Mike Jarrell of Charis Academy was our speaker. Also appearing before the club were Brooke Harmonosky who was the 2024 Hazleton Rotary Memorial Scholarship first-place recipient. She just finished her freshman year at King’s College and is studying Civil Engineering, and

Mia Jones, who will be a junior at MMI and attended RYLA the week of June 16. She was sponsored by Hazleton Rotary and was able to attend the camp hosted by Rotary District 7410 at Keystone College. RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) brings together high school students from across the region for a week of leadership training, new friendships, team challenges, and fun.

Welcome to July!

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District 7410 Banner Exchange

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Rotary District 7410 held its annual banner exchange. Incoming District Governor Tim Genetti of our Hazleton club was inducted into the Ballard Society, which was started by Hazleton Rotarians Jim and Nancy Ballard for clean water projects. Past President Gordon Bigelow donated $1000 on behalf of Tim for his induction into the Society. Tim was then inducted as District Governor for the upcoming 2025-2026 year. Area Assistant Governors, including Hazleton Rotarian Pat Ward as well as soon-to-be DGE Andy Lane Chapman and DGN Rob Oldroyd were sworn in for their respective roles. Congrats to Tim and the entire Leadership Team!

Newest Ballard Society Recipient

Presidents Party-June 25, 2025

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President Joan Buffington and officers of the Rotary Club of Hazleton

were installed at the annual Presidents Party.

Our Newest Paul Harris Fellow

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Congratulations to Linda Grego who was presented a Paul Harris Fellowship for her service to the club at the Hazleton Rotary Presidents Party by outgoing President Alan Whitaker.

Bonjour from Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada 🍁

Bonjour from Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada 🍁
Hazleton Rotarians Michelle and District 7410 Governor elect Tim Genetti are attending the event.

RYLA in Action!

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Our New President 2025-26

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Joan Buffington will be installed as the 105th president of Hazleton Rotary at the annual President’s Party to be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at the Valley Country Club.

Thiswill be a cocktail reception in celebration of Ms. Buffington’s swearing in as president, along with the induction of board members and officers.

Reverend Tom Cvammen 1951-2025

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On behalf of President Alan, with great sadness we have learned of the passing of Pastor Tom Cvammen, a member of our club since 1999. For many years, Pastor Tom inspired us with his annual Thanksgiving message in late November. Friends may call Sunday, June 15 from 6-8pm at Christ Lutheran Church in Conyngham…The service will be held Monday, June 16 at 11 am, also at Christ Lutheran Church. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jo and the Cvammen family.

His full obituary can be viewed below.

Back Pain-June 11, 2025

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Our very own Ting Oh of Hazleton Fyzical Therapy talked about Back Pain, diagnoses and treatments. It was President Alan’s final regular club meeting.

Whitaker Trade Scholarships Announced

Posted on Jun 06, 2025

Judge Stevens-June 4, 2025

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Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Correale Stevens was our speaker.

Wine and Beer Festival 2025

Rotary Social-May 28, 2025

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Fun time at the McRotary social at McDonald’s!

Hazleton Rotary Scholarship Winners

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Hazleton Rotary President Alan Whitaker says, “We are very happy to announce the following students; Alexander Composto, Emily Reinmiller and Kendall Orozco have been selected as the 2025 Hazleton Rotary Memorial Scholarship winners.”

Hazleton’s New YMCA-May 14, 2025

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One of our newest Rotarians Lissette Dishmey, Hazleton YMCA Branch Executive Director provided an update on the newly reopened facility and plans for the future. She was joined by Lucy Musto and Mary Kate Polston, of the Wyoming Valley YMCA.