Events

Speaker Responsibility Reminder – Let’s Share the Load!
Each member of the Franklin Rotary Club is responsible for securing a speaker for one meeting during the Rotary year. If you're unable to bring in an outside speaker, no problem — you can use your assigned week to share something about yourself! Whether it’s a hobby, a personal story, a unique skill, or a cause you care about, it’s a great chance for the club to get to know you better.

Let’s work together to keep our weekly programs engaging without putting the burden on just a few. Everyone takes one — simple as that!

Venango Conservation District. I’m reaching out to share an exciting opportunity to support one of our county’s most impactful youth education events—the Venango County Envirothon. The Envirothon is an annual, hands‑on environmental education competition that brings together high school students from across Venango County to explore topics like wildlife, forestry, soils, aquatic ecology, and current environmental issues.

🍝 Bella Cheers – 5th Tuesday Celebration 🍷

📍 Bella Cucina | Franklin, PA
📅 Tuesday, March 31, 2026
⏰ Rotary Lunch Meeting at 12:00 PM

Join us for a special Bella Cheers event at Bella Cucina as we celebrate our 5th Tuesday Rotary gathering in a delicious way!

We’ll hold our regular Franklin Rotary Club lunch meeting at 12:00 PM in Bella’s back room, and then the celebration continues all day long. A portion of the entire day’s sales at Bella Cucina will be generously donated to support the Franklin Rotary Club and the projects we lead throughout our community.

✨ That means you can support Rotary simply by enjoying lunch, dinner, takeout, or even drinks with friends and family!

This is a wonderful opportunity to:

• Support a locally loved restaurant

• Invest in service projects that strengthen our community

• Celebrate fellowship during our 5th Tuesday gathering

Bring a friend. Bring your appetite. And let’s turn pasta into purpose!

We are grateful to Bella Cucina for their partnership and generosity — we can’t wait to see you there!

Join us to hear information on upcoming events and projects. 
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It is with great excitement and deep respect that I invite you to attend a truly special event, our very first District 7280 Rotary Foundation Gala, titled “Gifts of Significance.” This meaningful evening will take place on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 6 PM at the historic Mercer County Courthouse and is a centerpiece of our annual district conference, DISCON26.

This gala is more than just a dinner; it is a celebration of Rotary’s lasting impact, the power of the Foundation, and the extraordinary significance we each carry as Rotarians. As District Governor, my message for the year is "Ignite Rotary, Inspire Impact, Instill Significance", a call to action that perfectly aligns with the heart of this event. I can think of no better person to help bring that message to life than you.

I hope you’ll consider joining us and helping make this inaugural celebration one to remember.

Come enjoy a potluck dinner and a summertime porch happy hour at Jessica's Home and bid farewell to presidency. Bring a dish and your favorite bevvy and enjoy a 5th Tuesday relaxing and reminiscing! 

Sean Silman USN Ret. | Director of Operations

dba Mellon Heritage Veterans Outreach & Wellness Campus

16 West Division St | North East, Pa 16428

Office: 814-347-5270 | Cell: 814-616-5383

www.mellonheritagefoundationinc.org

Board meeting to follow Lunch Meeting at The Franklin Elks Club

Joseph Gillick from the Hospitals and Institutions Committee of Narcotics Anonymous can come speak about the work they do with inmates in the jails and rehabs.

sirwin@oilcitynr.com

My work landline is (814) 676-8208 ext 102. My work cell phone is (814) 790-1775. My personal cell is (814) 319-3370.

Board meeting to follow Lunch Meeting at The Franklin Elks Club