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Meeting Information
We meet In Person
Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Comfort Suites Downtown Carlisle
10 S Hanover St
Carlisle, PA 17013
United States of America
Phone:
(223) 269-0528
Email:
geoffrey.s.mangelsdorf@outlook.com
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Rotary Club of Carlisle Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 301
Carlisle, PA  17013-0301
United States of America
Upcoming Events
The 2025 Holiday Auction Supports Bethany House
On Thursday, October 23rd, our friend from the Carlisle Police Department, Jamie DiMartile, spoke to us about the annual Christmas gift giving program sponsored by the Carlisle Police Department.
"The Carlisle Police Department organizes Christmas gift-giving for children in need, including those in local homeless shelters, and kids through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Thank you, Carlisle PD.
Monday October 13th, was the Rotary Club of Carlisle Golf Tournament at the Carlisle County club. We had a wonderful group of golfers from around the area and all to share in giving back to our community. The proceeds help to fund Rotary service projects in the local community. Thank you.
2025 Golf Tournament Raises over $26K for Community!
On Thursday October 2nd, we welcomed Sonya Browne, the executive director of the Cumberland and Perry County Domestic Violence Services.
On September 25th, our Rotary Club was honored to visit Dickinson College as guests of Dickinson President John E Jones III. President Jones shared updates and information about this wonderful college.
Congratulations Carlisle High School Student of the Month, Adelaide Kradel. Pictured with President Deborah Sweaney.
District Governor, Mary Brunski, conducts networking circle at Rotary Means Business event on Sep 10, 25.
Alvaro Munoz, Assistant Director of Popel Shaw center welcomes guests. 
Networking during Rotary Means Business event at Dickinson College.
The Carlisle Rotary Club supported the Dickinson College, International Paint and Powder Festival, Sep 6, 2025
On Thursday September 4th, Rotary member Kathleen Stoup. Kathleen spoke about our project in Thika, Kenya. We collaborated with the Rotary Club of Thika in determining that the town needed water, a reliable food source for the children's home and an educational life skills program.
On Thursday July 31rst we welcomed back our friend educator Dorene Wilber the founder and chairman of the Central Pennsylvania Historic Black Colleges and Universities College and Workforce Fair.
On Thursday July 24th we welcomed Dr. Michael Erskridge from iron Sharpens Iron. Dr. Erskridge is pictured with President Deborah Sweaney (left) and Michelle Palmer-Fenton (Right).
District Governor Mary Brunski (Rotary Club of Carlisle) makes her first official club visit to the Carlisle Sunset Club on July 24th.
On Thursday July 17th, we welcomed Lisa Vaughn from Junior Achievement.
On Thursday July 10th, we heard from Dr. Pam Foster- Carlisle Area Science Advisory Committee (CASAC).
On Thursday June 26th, we welcomed the new Well Span team: SVP Niki Hinckle; Dan Hernandez, CEO of WellSpan Health Market; and Dr. Nick Bertoni , lead physician at Well Span West Region.
We say goodbye to President Travis Soprano and welcome new 2025-26 Deborah Sweaney, President-Elect, Judy Wheaton, and Vice-President, Lucy Suter Zander. Thank you, Travis, and best of luck to the new team.
Congratulations to Carlisle Rotary member, Mary Brunski, on becoming our new District Governor! She is joined by Former DG Fred Gellert, Carlisle Sunrise.
On Thursday June 19th, we welcomed Eric Haskins from the Honor Flight program. Their mission is "to celebrate America’s veterans by inviting them to share in a day of honor at our nation’s memorials."
Hats off to Rotary Veterans Initiative and all our Rotary members who have served in our US armed services over the years. Thank you for your service and dedication to our country and our community.
On May 29th we welcomed Melissa Stanton and her assistant from Cumberland Crossing. Melissa talked about their community and the wonderful care and facilities available to its older adult residents.
On May 22nd we welcomed Maddie Young, Executive Director of the YWCA. Carlisle is so lucky to have this wonderful organization.
Rob Schutt gives his fellow Rotarians a lesson on Astronomy.
The Rotary Club of Carlisle recently honored Sydney Adler as the May Student of the Month from Big Spring High School.
On Thursday May 15th we welcomed Professor Kris Wheaton from the US Army War College. Professor Wheaton is the professor of Strategic Futures.
On
May 1st, we welcomed Chuck Sweeder from Keystone Human Services, which "focuses on creating opportunities for people with disability to thrive and fully participate in everything society has to offer."
District Governor Elect Mary Brunski waters the flowers.
 
President Travis Soprano and President Elect Deborah Sweaney.
Future Rotarian hard at work!
On May 10th, Carlisle Rotary completed its annual hanging of flower baskets in beautiful downtown Carlisle.
Carlisle Rotary also cleaned up Seven Gables and Thornwald Parks on May 10th. Service Above Self!
Rotarians beautifying the planters around the Carlilse Parking Garage behind Comfort Suites Hotel.
 
Beth Kempf from Community CARES spoke to the club about serving individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
 
On Thursday April 10th we welcomed LTC Brennan Speakes. US Army and Col. Benjamin Irving, Royal Canadian Army. Both are students at the U.S. Army War College. 
On Thursday April 3rd, we were honored to welcome Major General David Hill, Commandant of the US Army War College.
On Thursday March 27th, the Rotary Club of Carlisle took a field trip to visit and learn about the Carlisle Construction Materials business on the Ritner Highway.
The Rotary Club of Carlisle recently honored Elsa Riesmeyer as the March Student of the Month.
On Thursday March 20th we welcomed Virginia Koser from Cumberland County CASA (Court Appointment Special Advocate).
President Elect Deborah Sweaney receives her Paul Harris Fellowship Award from Foundation Chair Ron Greenway.
Rotary Club welcomes the Boiling Springs High School Interact Club to thier March 13th Meeting.
Rotarian Justin Doty attends Chamber of Commerce event on March 28th at the Vault.
New water station at the Cumberland County Historical Society.
 
Great presentation by the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation (CAEDC).
Another new member, Jonathan Doty, joins the club.
 
Gretchen Kearney joins the club from Washington, D.C. Welcome!
On Thursday March 6th, we welcomed our dear friend, Jeanna Som to speak about the SPY (Supportive Partners for Youth) program.
We are pleased to welcome new member Rogette Harris to our Rotary Club. Rogette is the new Executive Director of Hope Station here in Carlisle.
 
 
The Rotary Club of Carlisle recently honored Wade Reall as the February Student of the Month. He is a senior at Big Spring High School and the son of Wade and Erica Reall of Carlisle.
On Thursday February 20th we were delighted to welcome Davis Tracy from the Bluegrass on the Grass program at Dickinson College. 
This year on July 12 the program runs 12pm-8pm.
Justin Doty and his father delivering Valentines Day cards and flowers to residents at Chapel Pointe. Carlisle Rotary delivered over 300 cards and flowers.
Flowers and cards delivered to residents at Cumberland Crossings.
Rotarian Joel Hillison (left) and Sally McClintock, coordinator (right) deliver a flower to a resident. 
 
Carlisle Rotarians help judge History Day projects at Carlisle High School, February 1, 2025.
The Rotary Club of Carlisle recently honored Parker Beardmore as the January Student of the Month.  He is a senior at Boiling Springs High School.
Dickinson College President, John Jones II, spoke to the Rotary Club of Carlisle on January 23rd.
 

The Rotary Club of Carlisle recently honored Lauren Kiehl as the December Student of the Month.  She is a senior at Carlisle High School.

On December 9th, our Rotary Club welcomed Cate Mellen, Executive Director of the United Way.
Dr. Amanda R.J. Cheromiah, Executive Director of the Center for the Futures of Native Peoples speaks to the Rotary Club on 31 October. Rev. Yvette Davis, of the Popel Shaw Center for Race & Ethnicity served as our host.
Rotarian Kenny Mintz living Service Above Self
Great presentation by Emma Wong, Project Share
Left to Right: Emily McDonald, Pres. Travis Soprano, CHS Student of the Month, Xavier Campbell, and Liz Campbell (mother).
On September 12th, the Rotary Clubs of Carlisle and Carlisle Sunrise hosted and sponsored in partnership with Venue and Special Event Sponsor Dickinson College's Popel Shaw Center and its ACE Peer Mentor program one of the most successful and innovative District 7390 RMB events since its inception in 2014.  A great way to link Youth Service to networking.
President Travis and Matt Schrock, Woodland Trees 
Michele Holloway, CEO of YMCA, speaks to Carlisle Rotary.
Holiday Auction Brochure
Holiday Auction Details
Carlisle Rotary supports Safe Harbour.
Carlisle Rotary: Keeping Carlise beautiful.
Rotary welcomes new leadership team!
President's Message

Deborah Sweaney

 
 
Are you a resident of greater Carlisle who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Come join a meeting to check us out. We meet Thursdays at 12:00 PM at the Comfort Suites Downtown Carlisle, 10 S Hanover St. Carlisle, PA 17013.
Check out our calendar showing a list of our great upcoming speakers.
2025 Carlisle Rotary Annual Golf Tournament, Monday, October 13, at the Carlisle Barracks Golf Course. The proceeds help to fund Rotary service projects in the local community. Thank you.
The Rotary Club of Carlisle is proud to support the 4th Annual Central PA HBCU College & Workforce Fair, Monday, October 20, 2025. 
ALL SOLD OUT! Thank you everyone for your support in purchasing baskets as part of our Flowers for Scholars program. This fundraiser supports scholarships for students in our area. See you in May of next year!