LOCATION:
HYBRID MEETING - The Yorktowne Hotel & Virtual Meeting on Zoom
PROGRAM-
Preservation and Redevelopment of The Yorktowne Hotel – The effort to preserve and reestablish The Yorktowne Hotel's architectural character and historic place in the York community exemplifies how the leaders and citizens of York came together to rally behind a massive effort; offer their support; and embrace a project of significant community and economic impact.Join Jack Kay, Chairman of the York County Industrial Development Authority, as he shares the seven-year journey behind the renovation and restoration of The Yorktowne Hotel. He will highlight the challenges associated with the project, as well as the high points,
such as the association with Hilton and York College.
TIME - In Person at CCY 11:30am Arrival and fellowship, Lunch
12:15pm President Glenn will begin meeting
1:15pm Meeting adjourned
A reminder that the March 29th weekly club meeting will be held off-site at The Yorktowne Hotel. A buffet luncheon and fellowship beginning at 11:30am will be followed by our club meeting in the WellSpan Ballroom.
Registration to attend this off-site meeting is now closed. An email with meeting details will be sent to all registered attendees prior to the meeting.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the Country Club of York on Wednesday, April 5.
TIME - "Virtual" Audience on ZOOM:
11:45am Log in and fellowship/networking on Zoom 12:15pm VirtualMeeting to begin. Program with Q&Auntil 1:15pm.
If you do NOT receive a ZOOM email confirmation, you are NOT registered. Please share
the zoom link with interested family, friends and potential new members! You may join
from a computer, laptop or mobile device.
We are very sad to report news of the death of Rotarian Jim May, who passed away on Thursday, March 23rd. Jim was a member of our club for more than 20 years. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to his son and RCY member, Dan May, and the entire May family. Services and funeral arrangements will be shared when finalized by the family.
MEETING ASSIGNMENTS
Meeting Support - Bill Hunter Registrar - BJ Fegely
Cashier - Karen McCormack
Invocation - PDG Dick Brown
Opening Song - PP Bryan Tate,"America (My Country Tis of Thee)"
2022-2023 Rotary Theme
Twolocal college students, Sweeta Rasiyan, a student at Penn State York, and Charlie Green, a student at York College of Pennsylvania, were honored at our March 22nd meeting with the 2023College Service Awards. These students were selected because they exemplify the Rotary International motto of putting service to others above one's own interests. Congratulations to this year's recipients!
NOW ACCEPTING 2023 ROTARY GRANTS LETTERS OF INTEREST - DUE APRIL 10
York Rotary Grants provide valuable funding support to address the changing needs of York through grant programs focused on improving our local community. Grants of $2,500-$10,000 will be awarded in 2023 that align local fields of interest with Rotary International’s focus to take action on our world’s most persistent issues. The fields of interest for 2023 are Economic Development(Growing Local Economies) and Peace (Promoting Peace & Social Justice, and Gun Violence Prevention). Those wishing to apply for a grant must submit a Letter of Interest by April 10. Grant guidelines and an online application may be found here. High-scoring proposals will be invited to complete a full application for funding consideration. The Rotary grant will cover up to 1/2 of the total project cost.
The Membership Committee would like to extend HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes to the following
members who joined the club during this time and say THANK YOU for being valued members of the Rotary Club of York.
Robert Simpson 43
Charles Snyder 43
Frederick Callahan 40
James May 21
Larry Miller 21
Frank Countess 17 Silas Chamberlin 5
Kristin Phillips-Hill 5
Keith Noll 4
Linda Gorter 1
Steve Harlacher 1
Andy Lynch 1
Michael Muldrow 1
DONATE TO THE ANNUAL BOOK DRIVE - HELP PROVIDE BOOKS TO HOME-BASED FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS IN YORK CITY
The Literacy Committee invites members to participate in our Annual Book Drive during the month of March. Your donations will help to purchase books to be distributed to children in York. This year our recipients are Home-Based Family Child Care Providers in York City. Home based family care providers are typically women taking care of up to five children in their home and are licensed by the Department of Human Services. Your generous contribution will go towards providing these children and their families with literacy materials for both the provider and the families at home. Rotarians may make donations by cash or check, or have their contribution billed to their Rotary Club account. The deadline for donations is March 31.
SUPPORT FOR TURKEY EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
Due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis because of the recent earthquake in Turkey, our CEF Board has approved a matching Disaster/Emergency Relief grant for up to $5,000. Donations from Club members will be matched dollar for dollar. If you wish to contribute to this relief effort, please visit our website andmake a donation. Indicate that your donation is for TURKEY EARTHQUAKE in the comments field. Alternatively, you may send a check to the office.
MEET THE NEW MEMBER - JILL KOVACH
Jill is President of NUTEC, a multi-disciplinary architecture, engineering and construction services firm headquartered in York County. She earned a BS in Industrial Engineering from Penn State and an MBA from Mount St. Mary’s University. Jill serves as Co-Chair of the Women in Manufacturing Association, and is an active member of the local community as a volunteer for St. Rose of Lima Church, York Catholic Music Association, Junior Achievement, and various women/girl/youth engineering mentoring events. She lives in Dover with her husband Marc and is the proud mother of three children, Mason (19), Miranda (17), and Parker (12.) In her spare time, Jill enjoys reading, hiking, kayaking, fishing, and crafting.
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Rotary Club of York Vision and Mission Statement
VISION:We are a diverse mix of community leaders working in unity who will accomplish sustainable positive change in ourselves, our community, and the world. MISSION:We act to lift up our community through positive and lasting change.