Welcome to the Rotary Club of Lititz

 
Are you an established professional 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. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back.
 
We meet Tuesdays at 6PM at the Lititz Springs Inn & Spa. We look forward to meeting you. Contact us for more information
Club News
 
Photo Caption (from left): Rotary Club President Tom Oehme, Lexie Davies - Rotary Student of the Month for February, Joanne Davies and Paul Davies
 
At the Lititz Rotary Club meeting held on February 18, 2025, at the Lititz Springs Spa and Inn, Lexie Davies was honored as the Student of the Month for February 2025. A senior at Warwick High School, Lexie has distinguished herself as a dedicated student, an active community member, and an inspiring leader.
 
The daughter of Joanne and Paul Davies, Lexie resides in Lititz and has earned a reputation for academic excellence. Throughout her high school career, she consistently secured a place on the Distinguished Honor Roll and is a member of both the National Spanish Honor Society and the National History Scholars Society. Her love of learning is further reflected in her enrollment in a 213-level Psychology course at HACC during her senior year, where she was the youngest student in the class.
 
Lexie’s passion for serving others is evident in her involvement in school and community organizations. As the Finance Chairperson for Warwick High School’s UNITE club, she has worked tirelessly to organize fundraisers and events to support pediatric cancer research. UNITE is a Warwick service club which plans and hosts Warwick’s annual Mini-THON. All of the proceeds from Warwick’s Mini-THON go directly to the support Four Diamonds Fund's mission of ending childhood cancer and supporting (financially and emotionally) the families of childhood cancer patients.
 
She is also a member of the American Sign Language Club, using the opportunity to broaden her communication skills and foster inclusivity.
 
Her commitment to community service predates her time at Warwick High School. While living in Wisconsin from 2017 to 2023, Lexie volunteered extensively, contributing to initiatives such as making blankets and gift baskets for local children’s hospitals, organizing holiday events for families in need, and preparing meals for those facing food insecurity. Since moving to Pennsylvania in late 2023, she has continued her volunteer work, including spending her summer at the Lititz Public Library reading to children and leading creative activities.
 
Lexie’s experiences also extend to the workforce. She spent three years as a nanny for two families, caring for children of various ages and honing her organizational and interpersonal skills. Additionally, she has worked in the food service industry in both Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, gaining valuable experience interacting with people from diverse backgrounds while fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.
 
In the fall of 2025, Lexie will begin her studies at Pennsylvania State University’s main campus, where she plans to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She is particularly eager to join Four Diamonds at Penn State, whose mission to support pediatric cancer research aligns closely with her values. Looking ahead, Lexie plans to continue her education beyond her undergraduate degree, with the goal of becoming a forensic psychologist.
 
Although she has only been part of the Warwick School District for a year, Lexie has already made a lasting impression. Reflecting on her transition to Pennsylvania, she credits the experience with teaching her the importance of making others feel welcome and supported in any environment.
 
The Lititz Rotary Club is proud to recognize Lexie’s achievements, both academic and personal, and her inspiring commitment to making a difference in her community and beyond.

Photo Caption (from left): Anya Dwivedi, Sandhya Dwivedi, Ansh Dwivedi – Rotary Student of the Month for March, Rotary Club President Tom Oehme, and Satish Dwivedi.

he Lititz Rotary Club recognized Ansh Dwivedi as Student of the Month at their regular meeting on March 18, 2025, held at the Lititz Springs Inn & Spa. Ansh, a senior at Warwick High School, is the son of Sandhya and Satish Dwivedi.

Ansh is an outstanding student with a strong passion for STEM, earning numerous academic accolades throughout high school. Most recently, he was named Grand Champion at the North Museum Science and Engineering Fair (NMSEF) and will advance to the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in May. His achievements in science and chemistry include the Senior Excellence Award at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science, first place in the physics category at both the NMSEF and Warwick Science Fair in 10th grade, and four Science Olympiad medals from grades 9 through 11.

Additionally, Ansh was awarded a first-place Auxiliary Award from the American Chemical Society (ACS) for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Section at NMSEF. He was also a national qualifier for the ACS Chemistry Olympiad in 11th grade and was nominated as Warwick’s highest-achieving chemistry student, earning an invitation to a recognition banquet in April.

Beyond his academic success, Ansh is a leader in various honor societies. He is the President of Warwick’s Computer Science Honor Society (CSHS) and a member of both the National Honor Society (NHS) and Science National Honor Society (SNHS). He has also consistently earned recognition on the Distinguished Honor Roll since 9th grade.

In addition to his academic and extracurricular achievements, Ansh is an avid athlete. He has been a member of the Warwick Boys Tennis Team since his sophomore year and currently serves as team captain. His leadership on the court reflects his dedication, teamwork, and commitment to excellence both in academics and athletics.

Ansh is also dedicated to mentoring and helping others develop their academic skills. He currently works as a center assistant at Kumon, where he tutors elementary and middle school students in math and English. Additionally, he serves as a Teacher’s Assistant (TA) for Mr. Balmer’s AP Chemistry class, furthering his passion for STEM education.

In the fall, Ansh will be attending Cornell University to study chemical engineering. He is excited to continue exploring his interests in STEM while also giving back by inspiring and supporting future students.

The Lititz Rotary Club is proud to recognize Ansh Dwivedi for his exceptional academic achievements, leadership, and dedication to education, athletics, and service.

The Lititz Rotary Club recognized Manuel Haloua as Student of the Month at their regular meeting on January 21, 2025, held at the Lititz Springs Inn & Spa. Manuel, a senior at Warwick High School, is the son of Gabriela Martinez and Andreas Haloua. His brother, Tomas, a 9th-grade student at Warwick, was also in attendance to celebrate his recognition.

Manuel is an accomplished student who has earned recognition on the Distinguished Honor Roll throughout high school. He is a member of the National Honor Society and currently serves as Membership Chair for the organization. He is also a founding member and Vice President of the Computer Science Honor Society and serves as Treasurer of the History Club.

Manuel’s academic talents extend beyond Warwick. In 2023, he placed third in the Senior Division Category for Chemistry and Materials Science at the North Museum Science & Engineering Fair, showcasing his dedication to science and innovation.

Manuel is deeply involved in community service through the National Honor Society. His volunteer work includes supporting the Special Olympics and spending time with senior citizens at Luther Acres and Moravian Manor retirement communities. These activities reflect his commitment to giving back to the community and building meaningful connections.

In addition to his academic and service accomplishments, Manuel is a member of the Warwick Tennis Team and an avid soccer fan. One of his most memorable experiences was attending the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with his father, a particularly special event as his parents are of Argentinian heritage, where soccer is celebrated as the national sport.

Manuel also balances his studies and extracurricular activities with work experience. He has worked at Giant food market and is currently a host at Fiorentino’s.

Looking ahead, Manuel hopes to attend either Penn State University or the University of Michigan to study Computer Science. He has a strong interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and aspires to build a career in this cutting-edge field.

The Lititz Rotary Club is proud to honor Manuel Haloua as Student of the Month for his academic achievements, leadership, and dedication to his school and community.

Don’t miss the Rotary Club of Lititz’s last Travelogue of the season, highlighting one of the most visually stunning countries in all of Africa!
 
On Saturday, May 25, the Rotary Club’s Travel & Adventure Film Series will offer two showings of “The Road to Namibia” by award-winning cinematographer, writer, editor, and director Rick Ray. Sitting on the west coast north of South Africa and east of Botswana, Namibia is, according to Ray, poised to become the “next big thing” tourist destination for world travel. The safari tour will enable viewers to journey to Cape Town, South Africa, with a full excursion around the beautiful city, and then will journey north into the deserts, wild coastline, and safari parks of Namibia. The film highlights two world-class wildlife reserves, featuring never before seen aerials of vast wildlife herds on the move as well as leopards, lions, elephants, rhinos, and more arriving at watering holes. The journey also includes breathtaking views of the famed Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River.
 
The Travelogue presentation will be held on Saturday, May 25, at Grace Church, 501 W. Lincoln Avenue, Lititz. There will be two performances – a matinee at 2:00 p.m. and an evening at 7:00 p.m. with a musical prelude beginning a half-hour before each performance.
 
General admission tickets are sold at the door at a cost of $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children.  For more information, contact Dean Brandt, 756 Rothsville Road, Lititz, PA  17543, by phone at 717.413.0780.  We welcome not only our past patrons but anyone who would enjoy a relaxing and entertaining presentation of lands, life, and culture in distant places. This is truly an outstanding entertainment value.
 
For nearly 60 years, the Travelogue series has helped to provide funds to local non-profit service groups, as well as providing college loans and scholarships to many local students.  Some of the locally supported groups include four local fire companies, Warwick Ambulance Association, Warwick/Lititz Community Chest, Lititz Historical Foundation, Lititz Public Library, Lititz recCenter, and Lititz Springs Park. Those who attend our Travelogue Series help us to continue these important community service efforts. Thank you for your SUPPORT to our wonderful community of Lititz and visit our web site at www.lititzrotary.com!
UPDATE: Due to the impending storm, the Rotary Club of Lititz has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s show on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Vendors who wish to remain in the show for next year should write “Rollover” on their renewal application. This will roll over your vendor space fee to the 2025 show. Vendors who wish to receive a refund, should send in the form and indicate “Refund” and your fee will be returned to you. Thank you.
The Rotary Club of Lititz recognized Marin Davis as Student of the Month at their regular meeting on April 23, 2024, held at the Lititz Springs Inn & Spa. Marin is a Warwick High School senior and the son of Tracey and Adam Davis.
 
Marin is an academic achiever and has demonstrated academic excellence during his time in the Warwick School District. He has received recognition on the Distinguished Honor Roll each year, and Marin’s strong academic efforts have earned him membership in the National Honor Society. He was awarded First Place in the Chemical Energy Division at the Warwick Science Fair and Third Place in the North Museum Science & Engineering Fair. Marin is also a Lancaster-Lebanon Academic All-Star for soccer.
 
Also at Warwick, Marin is Student Council President and a member of Warwick's Link Crew, a high school transition program in which leaders are positive role models and mentors who guide freshmen to discover what it takes to be successful during the transition to high school. He has also worked with Aevidum, a student organization with the goal of creating positive mental health environments where all students feel accepted, appreciated, acknowledged, and cared for in schools and communities across the nation.
 
Marin also enjoys athletic competition and is a four-year member of Warwick boys tennis team, serving as captain for past two years, and he is a three-year varsity member of the Warwick boys soccer team.
 
At the Lititz recCenter, Marin teaches pickleball to adults and children and is tournament director for the pickleball tournament this summer. He also serves as a Summer Camp Counselor at the recCenter.
 
Additional community service activities for Marin include volunteering at UPMC Lititz in the emergency department and volunteering with the Special Olympics.
 
After finding his true passion in aviation and dedicating many years to studying and obtaining his pilot’s license, Marin intends to pursue aerospace engineering at the University of Southern California.
The Rotary Club of Lititz recognized Jonah Ahlers as Student of the Month at their regular meeting on March 26, 2024, held at the Lititz Springs Inn & Spa. Jonah, a Warwick High School senior, is the son of Ann and Keith Ahlers Jonah.
 
Jonah is an academic achiever who has demonstrated academic excellence during his time in the Warwick School District. He has received recognition on the Distinguished Honor Roll each year and Jonah’s strong academic efforts have earned him membership in the National Honor Society, the French Honor Society, the English Honor Society, and the Warwick High School Tri-M Music Honor Society. Jonah has also achieved Extremely Well Qualified test scores for Advanced Placement Calculus, Music Theory, World History, US History, and Biology.
 
Also at Warwick, Jonah is a member and Co-Founder of the Poetry Club and is a former President of the Debate Club. He performs with the Warwick High School Concert Band, the Symphony and Pit Orchestras, and the Choir and Chamber Choir.
 
Jonah also enjoys playing soccer and plays with the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association.
 
He has received The Union League of Philadelphia’s prestigious Good Citizenship Award, which is awarded to young men and women who demonstrate exemplary qualities of the following: Cooperative effort, Self-control, Perseverance, Serious scholarship, and Good Sportsmanship!
 
Jonah's primary interest is in music and particularly music of the Baroque Period. His main instrument is the flute, but he also plays piano, harpsichord, organ, and sings.
 
Jonah has had many special music experiences, including classes at Julliard, Oberlin Conservatory, Amherst Early Music Festival Baroque Academy, and Carnegie Mellon. He has studied Modern Flute with Michelle Barraclough and Baroque Flute with Benedek Csalog and Dr. Steven Zohn. Jonah has also participated in Masterclasses with Christopher Krueger, Michael Lynn and David DiGiacobbe.
 
Other music experiences for Jonah include performing with the Allegretto NextGen Youth Chamber Symphony of Lancaster, the Allegro Chamber Symphony Orchestra of Lancaster, PMEA District VII and Region V Bands, the PMEA State Wind Ensemble, the LLMEA County Band and Orchestra, the Amherst Early Music Festival Opera Orchestra and the Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Millenium Symphony Orchestra and other special groups.
 
Jonah is a Solo Flutist at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church and has performed professionally at several Lancaster County churches and with the Allegro Chamber Symphony. He has also performed in the pit orchestra at the Ephrata Performing Arts Center.
 
When looking beyond his time at Warwick, Jonah has applied to five music conservatories, including Oberlin, Temple, McGill, Peabody, and Schola Cantorum Basiliensis. His goals are to perform and teach music and the history of music.
The Rotary Club of Lititz recognized Farah Abrahem as Student of the Month at their regular meeting on March 5, 2024, held at the Lititz Springs Inn & Spa. Farah is a Warwick High School senior and the daughter of Azza Moawad and Abdelsalem Abrahem.
 
Farah is an academic achiever and has demonstrated academic excellence during her time in the Warwick School District. She has earned recognition on the Distinguished Honor Roll each year.  Farah’s strong academic efforts have earned her membership in the National Honor Society, for which she serves as Vice President, and the Spanish National Honor Society.
 
Also at Warwick, Farah has demonstrated strong leadership as Treasurer of her class.
 
Outside of the classroom, Farah has been involved with Special Olympics and participated in the Polar Plunge, a fundraising event for Special Olympics.
 
She also participates in The Attollo Program. Attollo, part of The Children Deserve a Chance Foundation, is a college access and leadership development program for high school students in Lancaster County. Attollo’s mission is to support success-oriented students from diverse backgrounds in their pursuit of academic achievement, self-empowerment, and social engagement. 
 
Farah’s parents emigrated from Egypt. Farah was born in the U.S. and on several occasions has visited Egypt where she has extended family.  
 
In the summer, Farah has worked as a barista and as a camp counselor at the Lititz Rec Center.
 
Her plans after high school include attending a four-year college to major in bioengineering. She has applied to several schools, including Lehigh and Lafayette.

The Lititz Rotary Club recognized Payton Gooding as Student of the Month at their regular meeting on January 23, 2024, held at the Lititz Springs Inn & Spa. Payton is a Warwick High School senior and the daughter of Michelle and Reed Gooding.

Payton is an academic achiever and has demonstrated academic excellence during her time in the Warwick School District. She has earned recognition on the Distinguished Honor Roll each year. Payton’s strong academic efforts have earned her membership in the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Computer Science Honor Society, and the English Honor Society. She also earned first place in the Pennsylvania Media and Art Competition for a digital movie project.

Also at Warwick, Payton has demonstrated strong leadership as President of her class since her freshman year and most recently served as Captain of the Warwick girls soccer team. Payton also had the privilege of being a Teacher's Assistant (TA) for Mrs. Rakiewicz, a broadcasting and English teacher at the high school. Payton expresses great admiration for Mrs. Rakiewicz and is grateful for the lessons learned in broadcasting classes. She is also looking forward to serving as a TA for Mr. Neuman who has influenced Payton to excel in more challenging classes.

Payton is an active volunteer and served as a camp counselor for youth soccer camp during the past two summers. The week-long camp, organized by Warwick, brought together aspiring girl athletes to train with the girls' high school soccer team for two hours each day from Monday to Thursday. She also participated in a Special Olympics Game Day and volunteered at the rubber duckie race for the Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development. During the holidays, Payton helped wrap gifts for families in need. She also volunteers with multiple adopt a highway events.

Over the past three years, Payton gained gained valuable work experience at Philly Pretzel Factory, where she assists customers and developed skills in handle food preparation.

In the future, Payton expects to attend Savannah College of Art and Design and major in film and television. She has a strong interest in the creative realm of the film industry, and aspires to become a movie director or editor and pursue her passion for storytelling and visual arts.

Rotary Club of Lititz Announces 2024 Travelogue Series

Come to Lititz and see the world! The Rotary Club of Lititz is pleased to announce the return of its Travel & Adventure Film Series program this year. Your seat awaits you, so make plans to buckle up for travel adventures around the beautiful globe.
Each Travelogue presentation will be held at Grace Church, 501 W. Lincoln Avenue, Lititz. There will be two performances – a matinee at 2:00 p.m. and an evening at 7:00 p.m. with a musical prelude beginning a half-hour before each performance.
General admission tickets are sold at the door at a cost of $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children.  Season tickets ($20.00 for adults and $10.00 for students) may be purchased from any Rotary Club of Lititz member or at the Lititz Public Library. The season tickets may be used during either the matinee or evening presentations. For more information, contact Dean Brandt, 756 Rothsville Road, Lititz, PA  17543, by phone at 717.626.4520.
 
The tour includes the opportunity to see:
  • “Yellowstone Trails & Tails” with Dale Johnson, Saturday, March 16, 2024.
  • “Great Cities of Europe” with Marlin Darrah, Saturday, April 13, 2024.
  • “The Road to Namibia” with Rick Ray (includes South Africa and Victoria Falls), Saturday, May 25, 2024.
We welcome not only our past patrons but anyone who would enjoy a relaxing and entertaining presentation of lands, life, and culture in distant places. This is truly an outstanding entertainment value.
For roughly 60 years, the Travelogue series has helped to provide funds to local non-profit service groups, as well as providing college loans and scholarships to many local students.  Some of the locally supported groups include four local fire companies, Warwick Ambulance Association, Warwick/Lititz Community Chest, Lititz Historical Foundation, Lititz Public Library, Lititz recCenter, and Lititz Springs Park. Those who attend our Travelogue Series help us to continue these important community service efforts. Thank you for your SUPPORT to our wonderful community of Lititz and visit our web site at www.lititzrotary.com!
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