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Pleasant Hills Rotary Explores New Cause-Based Club for Local Teachers

On Thursday, March 26, the spirit of service met the passion of education as the Rotary Club of Pleasant Hills hosted a "Discover Rotary" session at the Juniper Grill. The evening marked an exciting first step toward a new frontier in local community service: the formation of a Cause-Based Club specifically designed for educators in the South Hills.

The evening was anchored by Master of Ceremonies Joe Orbovich, Rotary District 7305 Membership Chair. Through an engaging presentation and dialogue, Joe highlighted the "Heart of an Educator," noting that teachers are naturally aligned with Rotary’s mission. He emphasized that those in the classroom are already driven by a passion to help others and improve their communities.

"You are already doing the work of a Rotarian every single day," Orbovich shared with the group. "The heart to serve is already there—all that's left is to join our great family!"

Strengthening South Hills Schools
The proposed Cause-Based Club aims to bridge the gap between several South Hills school districts, bringing together educators from Brentwood, Thomas Jefferson, and South Park. Unlike traditional clubs, this model allows teachers to focus specifically on the unique challenges facing their students and schools while enjoying a flexible structure that respects the demands of the academic year.

The Team Behind the Vision
An initiative of this scale requires a dedicated team of leaders. The "Discover Rotary" session was brought to life by a hardworking committee committed to the future of the South Hills. 

Special thanks go to:  President Cindy Weiss, Mallory Weiss, Sidra DeRose, Kathy Hawk, and Karen Feitl.
This team, along with other members of the Pleasant Hills parent club, provided a warm welcome to the visiting teachers, sharing how Rotary can support both the professional and personal lives of those shaping the next generation.

Why a Cause-Based Club?
By focusing on a specific "cause"—in this case, supporting teachers and student welfare—the club allows members to:

• Network across district lines to share resources, mentorship, and ideas.
• Access Rotary’s global grants and local funding for specific classroom projects.
• Volunteer on a schedule designed for busy school professionals.

The session was a vibrant reminder that when the "Heart of a Teacher" meets the "Hand of a Rotarian," the entire community wins.

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