TIME: 11:30am Log in and fellowship/networking on zoom
(UNMUTE yourself upon entering) 12:00pmVirtual Meeting to begin (everyone will be automatically muted). Program with Q&A until 1pm
PROGRAM:
The program will feature Aimee Rinehart from First Draft News with topic "Agreeing on Facts”. Today, we need access to the truth more than ever before. But in this polluted information environment, it’s never been harder to know what to trust, and never easier to be misled. Disinformation is targeting and damaging our communities, all around the world. At First Draft, the mission is to protect communities from harmful misinformation. They work to empower society with the knowledge, understanding, and tools needed to outsmart false and misleading information. The virtual presentation will be presented LIVE.
The virtual registration information and link are also posted on www.yorkrotary.org website (home page, under "Happenings in York PA" and on the RCY calendar) and on the club's Facebook page. You must be registered to attend the meeting. If you do NOT receive an 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
Opening Song - Deb Harrison
Invocation - PP Gordon Freireich
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2020-2021 Rotary Theme
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The American Red Cross building remains closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, therefore the Rotary Club of York office is CLOSED. Bert and Renea continue to work out of their homes and have access to emails. They do NOT have access to the office telephone or answering machine. Access to the Rotary office is extremely limited. If you require immediate assistance, please contact Executive Coordinator, Bert bert@yorkrotary.org or 717-542-6449 or President Anne at DruckA@unitedway-york.org.
The Membership Committee would like to extend HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes to the following members who joined the club during the second week of March and say THANK YOU for being valued members of the Rotary Club of York.
Wilda Alessi 5 years
Dennis Baughman 5 years
Jane Davis 14 years
Ann Reynolds 9 years
Larry Richardson 26 years
KIWANIS LAKE FACEBOOK POST - Take a minute to view, "like", and "share" the shout out to the RCY on the City of York's Facebook page! Congratulations to the hard working, dedicated members of the Preserve Planet Earth (PPE) committee! https://www.facebook.com/CityofYorkPA
NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications are now being accepted for “Non-Traditional Student“ scholarships. Applicant must be working towards an undergraduate degree. The scholarship criteria and downloadable application is available on www.yorkrotary.org/downloads The deadline to submit a completed application is April 30, 2021. Please contact Student Education Administrator Renea at officeassist@yorkrotary.og with any questions.
The Rotary Club Literacy Committee Book Drive is back! Our goal is to raise $ 2,000 for the Child Development Center at First Church of the Brethren and The Salvation Army. Your donations will help provide reading materials for more than 200 local children. Donate before 3/31 at www.yorkrotary.org by clicking "Charitable Donations," selecting "York Rotary Community Project Fund," and entering "Book Drive" in the comments. You can also shop and send books online via The Salvation Army's Amazon Wishlist!
The Rotary Club of York is again partnering with the Rotary Club of Beaumont, Texas to “Lend a Hand” to those who were impacted by the severe winter weather and flooding earlier this month. Your tax-deductible charitable donation will be matched by the York Rotary CEF Community Project Fund (up to $ 5,000). Funds are urgently needed and will be sent to the Beaumont Club as quickly as possible, as the need is severe and immediate. They are partnering with the local food banks to provide clean water and food. Members wanting to contribute should make their tax-deductible gift to CEF BY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10 to take advantage of the match. To use a credit card, please use the "Charitable Donations" button on the www.yorkrotary.org website. Or, you may mail a check to the club office (c/o American Red Cross, 724 S. George Street York PA 17401) or contact Bert ASAP to have your Rotary account invoiced. Thank you!
Paula Gilbert, York County Libraries Youth Services Director, has graciously offered to share information from her 3/3 program. Email Renea officeassist@yorkrotary.org for more information.
2021 Rotary International Convention in Taipei, Taiwan will now be a VIRTUAL event. “Feel the Energy” is the theme for the convention scheduled for June 12-16, 2021. Please visit https://www.riconvention.org/en for more information.
MARCH 31 - Application DEADLINE for STUDENT EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS!
Available scholarships for 2021 high school graduates include Merit Scholarships (Edwin P. Mangold, James C. & Carrie B. Bush, Sanford Kranich and Charles & Alma Diehl); the Arlington Kahley “Rising Musician” Scholarship and the John T. & Paige S. Smith Scholarship for Agricultural Studies. Downloadable applications and all details are available on the website www.yorkrotary.org. Contact Student Education Administrator Renea with any questions officeassist@yorkrotary.org.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE NEWS - The RCY Board of Directors has approved, and our club is now offering, a Hybrid Membership. This membership has been successfully introduced in other service clubs. It expands growth in our service to community and removes barriers to membership increasingly told to us by professionals who are unable to commit fully as an active member but want to participate in Rotary.
• NEW MEMBERS only with virtual focus
• Commit to 50% attendance and committee service
• Pay $300 application fee, reduced quarterly dues (no meals), attend new member orientation, join a committee, engage with the Club.
• After 6 months of membership with mentor & monitoring, may change to Active (full) membership if they choose to.
For more information contact Membership Chair, Jon Toy at jon.toy@fastsigns.com
An invitation from the Rotary Club of York INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & ACCESSIBILITY (IDEA) Committee, formerly known as DEI:
YWCA York is joining 80 other YWs across the U.S. for this year's “21 Day Racial Equity & Social Justice Challenge” which runs from March 1-29 (Mon-Fri). Each day participants will receive several options for exploring the weekly topic. This year's topics are: Reparations, Sports, Gender-based Violence, and Climate. They will be enhancing the connection with weekly (optional) virtual conversations. Dr. Darrien Davenport from Gettysburg College was scheduled to host the first on 3/3 at 6:30PM. The format will be similar to their Courageous Conversations. Their goal is to engage 100 York Countians through this year's Challenge. You are invited to join and share this opportunity with your circle of contacts. Register here: https://www.ywcachallenge.org/profile/form/index.cfm?PKformID=0x17025106b
Monday, March 8 - Rotary District 7390 Development Session 6pm-7pm, the scheduled topic this month is "Strategic Planning". Monthly virtual zoom sessions are scheduled for the 2nd Monday of every month. Advance registration is necessary. After you attend, let Renea know and an attendance make-up will be posted!
Thursday, April 22 - InauguralNet-Walking Event on Earth Day.
11am-1pm along the Heritage Rail Trail. More details to be shared soon!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR MEMBERS:
March 11 Rodney Sechrist, Brian Funkhouser
and Katie Kohler March 12 Julian Tolbert
March 13 Jennifer Englerth
Check us out on FACEBOOK and like the “Rotary Club of York” page to stay current on all of the latest club news. Then “SHARE” the great things the club is doing with your Facebook friends!
MISS A MEETING due to a conflict with a business meeting and need an ATTENDANCEMAKEUPCREDIT??? Watch a VIDEO of a past meeting of the club, some are available on the “Rotary Club of York” Facebook page as a live stream video and most recent VIRTUAL meetings are available on the club's YouTube page www.youtube.com/user/RotaryClubofYork. After viewing, please let the Rotary office know to receive and attendance makeup!
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.
KIWANIS LAKE FACEBOOK POST - Take a minute to view, "like", and "share" the shout out to the RCY on the City of York's Facebook page! Congratulations to the hard working, dedicated members of the Preserve Planet Earth (PPE) committee! 
The Rotary Club Literacy Committee Book Drive is back! Our goal is to raise $ 2,000 for the Child Development Center at First Church of the Brethren and The Salvation Army. Your donations will help provide reading materials for more than 200 local children. Donate before 3/31 at 
MARCH 31 - Application DEADLINE for
