CLUB LEADERSHIP
A Message from our New President
Congratulations on a new year!
I’d like to start by thanking those that have been in leadership positions before me - the amount of time and effort that Ken, Joan, Carrie, Sean, and the entire board dedicate to the organization cannot be adequately thanked.
We’re beginning the 2024 year with a tremendous amount of momentum. I believe we’re more transparent, impactful, open, and dedicated to our causes than ever before.
I continue to be warmed by the way longstanding fixtures in the organization bring in new members with enthusiasm, and empower them into positions of influence. New members, and veterans alike, all have an unusual opportunity to make a real impact to this city. Read More
A Message from our Past President
Dear Fellow Rotarians, as we approach the end of 2023, we look back on a year of tremendous growth and collective success as well as the development of lasting bonds and friendships amongst us all through our shared passions and vision that have helped fuel our tremendous work across the community.
We also look forward to what 2024 brings, which I truly believe will represent a landmark year for our club as we embark on new prominent relationships and collaborations with organizations deeply impacting every aspect of our communities across the Philadelphia region.
As our organization rapidly evolves and we take steps towards reaching our ultimate vision of the Philadelphia Rotary Club, I fervently ask each of you to please share your ideas and thoughts for projects, initiatives, and events you’d like to see the club spearhead with me or any of our leaders in the club. It is you all who will shape the course for our coming year and thrust us into a new and unprecedented phase of growth.
As always, please reach out to me with any questions or if I can be of assistance to you in any way.
I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a very happy New Year!
Ken
2024-25 Directors and Officers
Colin McMorrow, President
Ken Myers, iPastPresident
Rotary Club Board of Philadelphia
Colin McMorrow, President Carrie Sharpshair, President-elect Ken Myers, iPastPresident John Schueler, Vice President James Comfort, Secretary
Shawn McGill, Treasurer
Pete Henson, Sergeant at Arms Lisa Kennedy, Director Walt Pinkus, Director Maria Alejandra Somarriba, Director Michele Tantardini, Director
Rotary Foundation Board of Philadelphia
Sean Friedland, Foundation President Colin McMorrow, Club President Ken Myers, Club iPast President James Comfort, Club Secretary
Shawn McGill, Club Treasurer
Walter Pinkas III, Director Waheed Gbadamosi, Director Christa Cobb, Director Pete Hanson, Director John Schueler, Director
2023-24 Committees
Colin McMorrow, Co-Chair
Maria Alejandra Somarriba, Co-Chair
Marianna Tretiak, Co-Chair
Walter Pinkas III, Co-Chair
Christa Cobb, Co-Chair
Oliver Pelosi, Co-Chair Oscar Armas-Luy, Co-Chair Shahmar Beasley, Co-Chair Lisa Leonard, Chair
TBD
Joseph Batory, Chair
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Club Functions
Shawn McGill
John Schueler
Joan Batory
Walter Pinkas III
Carrie Sharpshair
Joseph Batory
Lisa Leonard
Ed Isaack
Michael Curcio
Sean Friedland
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Rotary International Foundation:
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