LOCATION:
HYBRID MEETING - Country Club of York & Virtual Meeting on Zoom
PROGRAM-
Cryptocurrencies Demystified - Join Linda Duessel, CFA, CPA, CFP®, Senior Vice President
and Senior Equity Strategist with Federated Hermes, as sheexplains the concept, and many
others that are important to understand, as well as opportunities and risks in cryptocurrencies
in general, and Bitcoin in particular. Bitcoin has been around since 2008, but its price, size in the market,
and transaction volume have exploded in just the last few years. Interest has grown rapidly since 2019,
as several major public companies lent it credibility by allowing for payment in Bitcoin, as well as holding it
as an investment on their balance sheets. Increasingly, investors and their advisors are asking whether
Bitcoin should be held in portfolios, but first we must demystify cryptocurrencies and better understand
why the blockchain has been called one of the most disruptive innovations since the advent of the Internet.
TIME - In Person at CCY 11:30am Arrival and fellowship, Lunch
12:15pm President Glenn will begin meeting
1:15pm Meeting adjourned
Lunch Reservations are NOT required. GUESTS are welcome. Please pre-register any "guests" with the officebefore Tuesday afternoon. The guest lunch fee is $20.00 which will be invoiced to your Rotary account.
LUNCH TO INCLUDE:
Maple and Walnut Crusted Salmon; Chef's Choice of Starch, Fresh Fruit, Salad, Rolls, Beverages, and a
Choice of Desserts
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.
MEETING ASSIGNMENTS
Meeting Support - Alissa Barshinger, Luke Walton Registrar - PP Rob Bowen
Cashier - Andy Rawicz
Invocation - Eric Chase
Opening Song - Cal Weary, "The Star Spangled Banner"
Visitor Intro - Tom Caltagirone
2022-2023 Rotary Theme
At our March 15th meeting, the Club honored Deb Etter, Kathleen Mirsky, Ruby Schmidt, and Fifi Spangler with the Service Above Self award.Deb, Kathleen, Ruby, and Fifi are volunteers at the courtyard garden at Alexander D. Goode Elementary School, an ongoing volunteer project affiliated with Temple Beth Israel's "Doing Good for Goode" initiative. All four women have played an integral role in transforming the garden from a neglected plot of land into a thriving oasis and outdoor classroom for local elementary and middle school students. With their help and guidance, students help plant flowers and harvest a variety of vegetables every spring and fall. These four women are true examples of placing Service Above Self!
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.
John Schmidt 60 years
Anne Druck 23 years
Lyn Bergdoll 22 years
Robert Fegely, Jr. 10 years
Andrew Seebold 10 years
Laura Gurreri 4 years
Alexis Campbell 2 years
NOMINATIONS TO SERVE FOR 2023-24 ANNOUNCED
At the March 15th Club meeting, PP Dave Meckley, Chair of the Nominating Committee, reported on behalf
of the Board of Directors and placed the following individuals in nomination to serve for their second
two-year term on the RCY Board of Directors for the 2023-25 Rotary years: Bill Hartman and Cal Weary.
Further, as recommended by the Nominating Committee, the Board of Directors approved placing the
following individuals in nomination to serve their first two-year term on the Rotary Club of York Board of Directors for the 2023-25 Rotary years: Elaine Bonneau and Kelley Gibson.
Members of the Board continuing for their second year include: Dee Baker, Jen May, Joan Mummert
and Jules Tolbert.
Also, at the March 15th Club meeting, as recommended by the Nominating Committee, the Board of Directors approved placing the following individuals in nomination as officers for the 2023-24 Rotary year:
Aaron Jacobs as President
Courtney Piccolo as President Elect,
Doug Berman as Financial Vice President, and
Wilda Reahm-Alessi as President-Elect Nominee
Voting on the slate of officers and Board members will be held at the March 22nd Club meeting.
MARCH 29 OFF-SITE MEETING AT THE YORKTOWNE HOTEL: REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 22
We will hold our weekly club meeting off-site at The Yorktowne Hotel
on Wednesday, March 29th. Our speaker, Jack Kay, will discuss the
seven-year journey to renovate the building and create this new jewel in downtown York.
A buffet luncheon and fellowship beginning at 11:30am will be followed by
our club meeting in the WellSpan Ballroom. Guests are welcome but must
be registered by their host Rotarian in advance. The guest lunch fee is
$20.00, which will be invoiced to your Rotary account.
Free optional tours of the new hotel will be available both before and after the meeting. You must register yourself and any meeting guests to join a tour. Space is limited.
Reservations for the lunch and meeting, as well as tour registrations, are required and can be made HERE. The deadline to register is WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22. We will not be able to accommodate walk-ins or those not registered.
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. A table will be set up at Rotary each Wednesday in March to collect your donation or pledge.
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 - ANU BANKS
Anu Banks is a community activist and Founder/Executive Director of
The Movement of York, a non-profit organization established in 2015
to advance economic equity and empower those in need in York County
by connecting people to the resources they seek. The Movement began
as a podcast and now reaches more than 13,000 individuals each year through community outreach. A trained auto mechanic, Anu holds a
degree in business management and is passionate about using his education, life skills, and deep community ties to leave the world a better place through connecting individuals to the basic life necessities they need to survive and thrive. His hobbies include reading, long drives, and meditation. He lives in York and is the father of five children and recently became a grandfather to twin girls.
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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.
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 
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