Welcome to the Rotary Club of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back.

Join us in Service Above Self!

We have two meetings each week...

Mondays 5:30 pm at Moo-Duck Brewery 79 S. Wilson St., Elizabethtown
Fridays 12:00 pm at Hennigan's Restaurant 1990 W. Main St., Mount Joy

March Students of the Month

Elizabethtown Area High School is proud to recognize its March Rotary Club Students of the Month: Josephine “Josie” Sirinides and Drew Robb. This honor celebrates students who exemplify excellence in academics, leadership, service, and involvement within the school and greater community.

Josie is the daughter of Philip and Emily Sirinides of Elizabethtown.

Josie is a highly involved student in the Elizabethtown Area School District’s performing arts programs. She is an active participant in the EASD Theater Department and has been cast in every play and musical during her high school career. During her senior year, she held one of the leading roles performing as Anna in the production of Frozen.

Josie is also engaged in the school’s music program. She participates in multiple ensembles including Marching Band (clarinet), Concert Band (oboe), Orchestra (oboe), Chorus, and Show Choir. This year she is also serving as a Music Department intern, assisting Mr. Fortier with the Middle School Chorus. Josie’s musical accomplishments include selection to the PMEA District 7 Chorus and PMEA Region 5 Chorus, as well as the LLMEA County Chorus.

Her leadership and involvement extend throughout the school community. Josie has participated in Model United Nations, served as Student Musical Director and choreographer for several middle school productions, and held leadership roles within the choir and band programs. She served as Clarinet Section Leader and now serves as Vice President of the Band, while also helping organize rehearsals and events as a Choir Officer. She also received the Academic Excellence Award in Honors Calculus.

Outside of school, Josie is active in local theater with Servant Stage and Susquehanna Stage. In 2025, she received the Rising Star Scholarship from Servant Stage in recognition of her dedication to the performing arts.

Josie also enjoys mentoring younger performers by working as a theater camp counselor and volunteering as a student director. She attends Lancaster Brethren in Christ Church, where she sings and volunteers with children. She is employed at Masonic Village in the food services division.

Following graduation, Josie plans to attend a four-year college to pursue a degree in the performing arts, with a particular interest in directing.

Drew is the son of Stephen and Kelli Robb of Elizabethtown.

Drew is an active member of the school community and participates in a variety of clubs and activities. He serves as Co-President of the Stream Team Club and President of the Tabletop Club. He is also a member of Model United Nations and participated in the Atollo Program.

Drew has also been involved in the school’s theater program, performing in the past two fall plays, Arsenic and Old Lace and Puffs. In addition to his activities in school, he has helped support school events such as freshman orientation and parent night, and he has earned Honor Roll recognition multiple times.

Outside of school, Drew works as a grocery associate at Weis Markets in Elizabethtown, where he has been employed since June 2023.

Following graduation, Drew plans to attend Millersville University to major in Media Arts Production with the goal of becoming a film director.

Elizabethtown Area High School congratulates Josephine and Drew on being named March Rotary Club Students of the Month and commends them for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the school and community.

100th Anniversary Mural

Have you seen our 100th Anniversary mural on the corner of Union St. and South Market St. (on the side of the Parma Pizza building)? 🎨

A big thank you to Wayne Fettro for his beautiful work bringing this mural to life.

The mural honors some of the historical Rotarians who helped shape our first 100 years—Ira Herr, Doug Pfautz, and Ann Reinhold—while also representing the future Rotarians who will continue our legacy of service for generations to come. Stop by and take a look!

February Students of the Month

Elizabethtown Area High School is proud to recognize its February Rotary Club Students of the Month: Ellia Spang and Jack Ketchum. This honor celebrates students who exemplify excellence in academics, leadership, service, and involvement within the school and greater community.

Ellia is the daughter of Daniel and Marjorie Spang of Elizabethtown.

Ellia is a strong student who has maintained consistent academic success throughout high school. She is a member of the National Honor Society, demonstrating commitment to the pillars of scholarship, leadership, service, and character, and is a regular member of the Honor Roll.

A dedicated leader within the school community, Ellia serves as Student Council President and previously held the roles of Historian and Dance Chair. She is the Secretary of Future Business Leaders of America and a leader in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Ellia is also a Team Captain of the Volleyball Team and participates in Track and Field. Ellia is also actively involved in planning and organizing events that strengthen school culture, including food drives, school dances, teacher appreciation breakfasts, student breakfasts, and May Day activities.

Outside of school, Ellia works as a cashier at Giant and as a chicken farmer at Gretna View Farms. She attends Newport Church, where she volunteers in the children’s ministry teaching Sunday school and participates in weekly youth group.

Following graduation, Ellia plans to attend Messiah University to study nursing while continuing her athletic career as a member of the university’s volleyball team.

Jack is the son of Neil and Beth Ketchum of Elizabethtown.

Jack is a dedicated student who has demonstrated consistent academic achievement throughout high school. He is a member of the National Honor Society, reflecting his commitment to scholarship, leadership, service, and character, and is a regular member of the Honor Roll.

Jack is highly involved in school leadership and extracurricular activities. He serves as Class Secretary and is President of the Band. He is also co-founder and co-president of the EAHS Debate Club and a member of the Orchestra. In athletics, Jack has served as Captain of the Swimming Team his junior and senior seasons.

His accomplishments extend beyond the school setting. Jack has been recognized as a USA Swimming Scholastic All-American and a National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association All-American. He also works as a lifeguard at Willowood Swim Club.

After graduation, Jack plans to attend Brown University to pursue a degree in Applied Mathematics and Economics while competing on the Men’s Swimming and Diving team.

Elizabethtown Area High School congratulates Ellia Spang and Jack Ketchum on being named February Rotary Club Students of the Month and commends them for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the school and community.

Elizabethtown Rotary's 100th Anniversary Celebration Begins

Rotary year 2025-2026 is our 100th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!

Our Centennial Committee has been hard at work planning for an amazing year of celebration which will include local projects to benefit the community, a major international project, updating the club history book , and a whopper of a Gala planned for January 2026. Join us as we celebrate the leaders of the past AND present who have given so much to the Elizabethtown Community!

One of the projects that the 100^th Anniversary Committee and the Board approved was to purchase and place 3 heavy duty 9’ benches with our 100^th logo in our community. Two of them were placed on the Conewago Trail. They are at the .5 and 4.5 mile markers so look for them as you hike or bike the trail. The County of Lancaster Parks and Recreation paid for and installed the pads and the benches at no cost to our Club. The other bench was placed behind the brick building on the United Churches Elizabethtown Area/ECHOES campus. The pad and installation for this bench was completed and paid for by BMK Construction of Elizabethtown at no cost to our Club. Stay tuned for more wonderful things as we get closer to our 100^th.