To attend the meeting on ZOOM, please register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/V_z4pJNmRU2vC9Y1UvDpPw

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: Beef Lasagna, 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. 

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR ROTARY READS EVENT - SEPTEMBER 30

We need your help to share an inspiring message about creativity with about 750 pre-kindergarten and early learning center students in York city!

Volunteers are needed from 9:30-11:30 am on Tuesday, September 30th to read a copy of "Arlo Draws an Octopus" to pre-kindergarten students at schools across York city and the surrounding area. The Youth Literacy Committee is organizing a city-wide volunteer opportunity for Rotarians to distribute copies of the book to several classrooms and schools in York. The project also provides us with an opportunity to promote our mission of improving literacy in our community, which is the keystone for success in life and leads to better job opportunities and personal achievement. This will be one of our Club's largest and most impactful service projects – and one you will not want to miss. Not sure what to expect in the classroom? Prior to the reading day, there will be some tips and information that will help prepare you for a great experience! 

Those interested in volunteering may REGISTER HERE! Any questions may be directed to Jason McSherry at jmcsherry@yorkliteracy.org. 


YORK CITY BREWERY WALK - SATURDAY, OCT. 11

Join fellow Rotarian and Founder of Brewery Tours, Glenn Smith, on Saturday, October 11 from 1:00-3:30pm for an immersive, educational and entertaining Walk-a-Bout of historic York City. We will visit Liquid Hero, Gift Horse, Collusion Tap Works and the Holy Hound for a guided tasting of a curated selection of craft beers, local and historical anecdotes, and more! Whether you're a craft beer aficionado, a novice, or someone who just wants to learn more about craft beer, this experience is for you.

REGISTER HERE! Tour participants will meet at West Philadelphia Street Parking Garage, 25 W. Philadelphia Street, York, PA 17401. Cost is $15 per member or guest. Any questions may be directed to Glenn Smith at glennjsmithesq@yahoo.com.


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR DOWNTOWN YORK TREE PLANTING - SATURDAY, OCT. 18

Join the PPE Committee on Saturday, October 18 for a major tree planting and beautification effort along Market Street in Historic Downtown York.  

REGISTER HERE! Planting begins at 8 a.m. and ends around Noon. Volunteers should meet on Continental Square at 2 West Market Street. Parking will be available in the following locations: 127 West Market St.; 50 North Duke St (C.S. Davidson); 50 East King St. (Salvation Army); and 121 North Pershing Ave (York County History Center).

Bring gloves, shovels (if you wish to plant), and brooms (if you wish to help with cleanup). Questions may be directed to Joe Stein at jstein@warehausae.com.


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.

BRING A GUEST WHO BECOMES A MEMBER AND YOU COULD WIN $100 RESTAURANT GIFT CERTIFICATE 

An engaged and growing membership is the key to the mission and success of our Club. Join the Membership Recruitment Committee and your fellow Rotarians as we seek to increase our impact, expand our reach, and enhance our engagement with the York community. For those who bring guests to our Club meetings over the next six months and who then become members, your name will be entered into a drawing in December for one of three $100 gift certificates to the restaurant of your choosing in downtown York. The more guests you bring to a Club meeting who ultimately become members, the more times your name will be entered into the drawing. Join us in being champions and ambassadors for Rotary!

ROTARY CLUB OF YORK - I.D.E.A. COMMITTEE STATEMENT 

The Rotary Club of York and its I.D.E.A. Committee are saddened by recent acts of violence, including the attack on Vayne Disharoon and others in downtown York, and the tragic killing of Charlie Kirk. We stand with the victims, their families, and all affected.

Guided by the Four-Way Test, we reaffirm our commitment to treat every person with dignity and respect, celebrate diversity, and reject bias, discrimination, and hatred in every form. Rotary remains committed to building a York where every person feels safe, valued, and included.