To attend the meeting on ZOOM, please register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/l3QYm2iRQGm6qCsFVjIBVQ

Lunch reservations are not required, and guests are welcome! Please pre-register any guests with the office before Tuesday afternoon. The guest lunch fee is $20.00 which will be invoiced to your Rotary account. LUNCH TO INCLUDE: Chicken Alfredo, Fresh Fruit, Salad, Rolls, Beverages, and a Choice of Desserts.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes to the following members who joined the club during this time and THANK YOU for being valued members of the Rotary Club of York. 

FEEDING OUR NEIGHBORS: PEOPLE OF ACTION RESPONDING IN TIMES OF CRISIS

One of the focus areas for our club in meeting our mission is to RESPOND IN TIMES OF CRISIS. The loss of SNAP benefits as a result of the government shutdown is a crisis affecting the York community. Food insecurity can’t wait, and we cannot ignore this issue for many of our neighbors. The York Rotary Foundation (YRF) Board of Directors has voted to address this urgent need with a donation of $25,000 to the Nourish Now: Food Relief Fund and $10,000 to the York County Food Bank.

The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) has launched the Nourish Now: Food Relief Fund to provide direct help to our neighbors who are suddenly struggling to afford groceries. YCCF has partnered with the United Way of York County (UWYC) to provide immediate assistance to local families facing food insecurity. This program will provide eligible families with a $100 grocery credit to purchase essential food items while SNAP benefits are suspended. These one-time credits are intended to bridge the gap while federal food assistance is unavailable. The Nourish Now Fund and Emergency Food Relief Program offer an “upstream” approach by reaching individuals directly. 

Food pantries are also facing funding shortages during the shutdown, limiting their capacity to meet the increased demand. The York County Food Bank has already seen a significant rise in demand and anticipates an additional surge. To respond, they are assembling emergency crisis boxes that can be quickly and efficiently distributed through their network of 100+ charitable food partners, at drive-thru distributions, and via home delivery for those who are homebound.

How can you help? Rotarians are invited to add to the YRF donations to these programs with a personal donation. Your donations will help allow resources to move quickly to York Countians who suddenly find themselves without the support they need. Every dollar donated helps a York County neighbor put food on the table.

To make a donation, please visit our website's Charitable Donations page to donate by credit card. Choose OTHER under the “Please Select Your Designation” and enter FOOD in the comments section. You may also mail in a check or bring a check to next week’s meeting.

With your help, we can reach thousands of local families facing food insecurity right now. Thank you for demonstrating that we are People of Action!


NOVEMBER 12TH PARADE OF VETERANS: VETERANS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE

On Wednesday, November 12th, The Rotary Club of York will honor all club veterans during our annual Veterans Day meeting. We invite all veterans to wear their uniforms, if they choose, and arrive by 11:45 a.m. so we can take a group photo outside of the club prior to the meeting. Veterans will assemble just prior to the meeting (after lunch) for the Parade of Veterans at the beginning of the meeting. The William Penn High School JROTC Color Guard will be in attendance to present the colors.


ORDER YOUR ROTARY CLUB GEAR BY NOVEMBER 6TH!

Show your Rotary pride! Visit our online store to shop a great selection of t-shirts, polos, and ¼-zips.

Order deadline is Thursday, November 6th. Items will be distributed at the December 3rd and 10th weekly meetings, or shipped directly to your home for an additional charge. Don’t miss out—represent our Club with pride and order your Rotary gear today!


IMPORTANT REMINDER RE: UPCOMING WEEKLY MEETING SCHEDULE

As a reminder we will NOT hold weekly club meetings on the following days during the upcoming holiday season: November 26th, December 24th, and December 31st. 
 

 


VOLUNTEER AT BIZTOWN WITH YOUTH LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE

As part of our mission to improve life in the City of York and focus on cultivating youth success, we have another volunteer opportunity to work with the students from Ferguson Elementary and the Smith STEAM Academy. 

On January 8th, the students will be at BizTown, where they will run the town for the day. Rotary Club volunteers will serve as "business consultants", leading staff meetings, helping students to read and understand their job directions, and reminding the students to stay on task and focus on their goals. For more details, visit the sign up dates below.  

Sign up for January 8^th with our Club: https://yorkrotary.org/events/student-business-consultant-at-biztown/

Sign up for February 17^th with several York Rotary Clubs: https://yorkrotary.org/events/volunteer-at-biztown/


JOIN YOUR FELLOW ROTARIANS FOR BOURBON TASTING - THURSDAY, DEC. 4

We're in the midst of a bourbon revival! 

REGISTER TODAY and join your fellow Rotarians on Thursday, December 4 from 4-6pm at the York College Center for Community Engagement, 59 E. Market Street, to explore and experience this distinctive American spirit with the amazing and entertaining Lew Bryson. Host of “Seen Through a Glass,” columnist for Craft Spirit Magazine and author of American Whiskey Master Class, releasing September 23rd, Lew will lead us on a guided and educational tasting of a hand selected flight of bourbons. If you are bourbon-curious or just looking for an opportunity to explore in good company, you won’t want to miss this exclusive event. 

Space is limited. Cost is $25 per member or guest. Questions? Contact Glenn Smith at glennjsmithesq@yahoo.com.

MEET THE NEW MEMBER: VINEETA DILAWRI

Vineeta is Owner, Realtor & Director of Operations with Yorktowne Property Shoppe, LLC, a full-service real estate firm located in downtown York. A graduate of York Suburban, she earned her BS in Business Administration from Penn State University. Vineeta is deeply committed to serving the local York community and serves as School Board Director with West York Area School District; Volunteer with Junior Achievement of South Central PA; and Cheer Commissioner with West York Boys Club. When not spending time with her two daughters, Hailey (14) and Madison (10), she enjoys reading and working in her garden. She looks forward to her membership with Rotary as a way to expand her involvement in the York community and connect with other community leaders.

WELCOME TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF YORK, VINEETA!