The STEM YEA Team
Rotary District #7430
Together, we are nearly 2000 community and business leaders and many more young adults located in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Together, we are members of 46 Rotary Clubs, 3 Rotaract Clubs and 33 Interact Clubs in Berks, Bucks, Lehigh, Montgomery, and Northampton Counties. Together, we are People of Action and part of a global network of 1.4 million like-minded individuals. Together, we unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves. Together, we focus on promoting peace, supporting the environment, fighting disease, providing clean water and sanitation, saving mothers and children, supporting education and growing local economies.
Members of the STEM YEA Team
Assistant Superintendent of the Conrad Weiser School District, STEM YEA Academy Director
STEM YEA Chair
Camp Neidig Medical Professional, STEM YEA Medical Professional
Rolf Schlake, PhD
STEM YEA Chair
(Allentown)
Mike Orbin
Past STEM YEA Chair
(Allentown)
Karen Campbell, PhD
(Reading)
Gwenn Carr, M.Ed. PMP
(Allentown West)
Dr. Kathy Ott
(Allentown West)
(1951-2022)
Al Engel, PE
(Souderton-Telford)
Gary Englehardt, PE, MS, PMP
(Allentown West)
Amir Famili, PhD
(Allentown West)
Eric Souder, CTS ™
Treasurer
(Boyertown)
Sue Hite, RN
Gail Landis, CPM
(West Reading-Wyomissing)
Michael Seidner, MD
(North Penn)
Darlene Scott
Youth Services Chair
(Upper Perkiomen)
Amy Sheller
Public Image
(Kutztown)
Steven Burnham, Ed.D
Educational Curriculum
(Conrad-Weiser)
Attorney Don Wieand
(Allentown)
Peter Wohlsen
Webmaster
(Allentown West)
STEM YEA Founders' Clubs
Responsibilities of the Local Club Reps
The Role of the STEM YEA local club rep is to be a CHEER LEADER for STEM YEA!
The Local Club Representative is the Link to the STEM YEA Operational Team
Work with Local Schools and Student Nominees
• Work with schools to provide information about STEM YEA program
• Obtain nominations from schools
• Work with schools and nominees on the registration process
Provide Contacts for Fundraising
• Provide names of potential individuals/businesses who could become sponsors/donors; should be provided to Mike Orbin, and Gwenn Carr.
Solicit Volunteers and Provide Information
• Solicit club volunteers to help at Academy (e.g., stay overnight, walk students from labs to cafeteria)
• Provide information regarding volunteer responsibilities
• Provide volunteer names and contact information to STEM YEA Volunteer Coordinator Mike Orbin
Provide STEM YEA Updates to Local Clubs
• Keep your club informed and interested