October 15 Pancake Breakfast offers perfect recipe to raise $ in support of Harrisburg School District students

WHO & WHAT:

Members of the Rotary Club of Harrisburg will team up with representatives from The Harrisburg School District and Dauphin County for the 15^th annual charity pancake breakfast and raffle to benefit the homeless students in the Harrisburg School District.

WHEN & WHERE:

Saturday, October 15, 2011
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
John Harris Campus of Harrisburg High School
2451 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103

TICKET PRICES:

• $6 for adults
• $4 for students
• $3 for children (kindergarten age and younger) 

WHY:

The Harrisburg School District remains the Rotary Club of Harrisburg’s major focus of service in the community.  The Rotary Club recognizes and supports the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through quality educational programs, leadership development activities, and service projects.

The Rotary Club is committed to helping students of the Harrisburg School District bridge the gap between available resources and the resources needed to continue their education beyond high school and become responsible and contributing professionals.

THE SWEET, SYRUPY DETAILS:

The annual Pancake Breakfast has grown to be the largest fund-raiser for the Rotary Club of Harrisburg.  All 2011 event proceeds will fund both post-secondary education scholarships for Harrisburg School District seniors and the homeless program in the School District which provides essentials and services to the homeless students in the District.  Over the past four years, the event has raised more than $90,000 for students of the school district.  Funds are raised through event day tickets, corporate sponsorships, individual donations, and raffles. This year’s event will feature a ‘Blind-Silent Auction’ with many exciting auction items including an Apple iPad.   

Last year’s Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast project raised $15,674.42 for the Harrisburg School District’s Homeless Services program – with additional proceeds distributed as scholarships through the school district.      

The event is planned and staffed by members of the Rotary Club of Harrisburg who come from many areas of Dauphin and Cumberland counties to help make this event a successful one each year. 

In Summer 2011, the Rotary Club of Harrisburg celebrated its Centennial.  Since our founding in 1911, the Rotary Club of Harrisburg has been dedicated to doing good in the world – and the Harrisburg community.  With nearly 200 members, we are one of the largest clubs in the area. Our members include some of the region's most prominent business, professional, and civic leaders. We gather at weekly meetings and other functions to fulfill our commitment to the Rotarian ideals of friendship, fellowship, and service to others.   

For more information about the Pancake Breakfast, contact Linda Freedenberg at 234-1208 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it