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:
We celebrate National Library Week April 4-10 with its theme “Welcome to Your Library.” York County Libraries are in demand as much today as ever before, with in-person and virtual opportunities to explore new worlds and improve lives through access to technology, multimedia content and educational programs. Presentation from York County Libraries President and fellow Rotarian Robert F. Lambert on April 7th will give us an inside look at some incredible changes coming to three of our library locations this year. Kreutz Creek Library in Hellam, Kaltreider-Benfer Library in Red Lion, and Martin Library in York are currently undergoing expansion and renovation. These library facilities will expand and renovate space to create dedicated spaces for teens, added areas for public and programs, and enhanced state-of-the-art technology for creative hands-on learning.
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 - PP Bryan Tate
Invocation - Michael Reichman
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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. Lynne 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 Director, Lynne Morrison, at lmorrison@yorkrotary.org or 717-314-5735 or President Anne at DruckA@unitedway-york.org.
A message from the newly retired, Executive Coordinator, Bert Oberdick: It is difficult to express my gratitude for all the good wishes I received upon my retirement on March 31. It was a wonderful exit from my career with the Rotary Club of York, and I will always have such special memories from the day. The flowers, ice cream, photo book and Awesome Box of well-wishes from so many of my Rotary family & friends means so much to me. I’m looking forward to sharing them with my family and friends. And the Non-Traditional Scholarship was such an unexpected surprise – how do I thank all of the Past Presidents??? THANK YOU just isn’t enough but it will need to suffice, but know that it’s from my heart. And of course, special thanks to Renea for her dedicated team work for 6 years and her extra efforts to make my retirement meeting so very exceptional. I look forward to seeing everyone another day, another time, another place, and I’ll be watching for all the great things that the Rotary Club will do in the future. My deepest thanks and best wishes to all of you. Love, Bert
THANK YOU to Bob Kirkpatrick, son of former Rotarian Henry Kirkpatrick, for his prior memorial donation in Henry's name to the Non-Traditional Student Scholarship fund which was matched by his company, Frontstream.
Happy Easter to our Christian members and friends, which will be celebrated on Sunday, April 4.
The Membership Committee would like to extend HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes to the following members who joined the club during the second week
of April and say THANK YOU for being valued members of the Rotary Club of York. Bill Anstine 54 years
Tom Barton 32 years
Jeff Hammel 15 years
George Kingsbury 4 years
Matt Lane 3 years
Michael Reichman 5 years
Kevin Schreiber 4 years
Layla Sharnetzka 4 years
PP Al Sykes 36 years
Jerry Watson 23 years
PLEASE NOTE: Contact information for Rotary Club of York Executive Director, Lynne Morrison, is lmorrison@yorkrotary.org and 717-314-5735.
Effective Wednesday, APRIL 14, the weekly Rotary Club of York meetings will RETURN TO HYBRID meetings - in person at the Country Club of York and virtual on zoom. All information and directions, including the link to make your CCY reservation, and the zoom link for the virtual audience, will be available in the 4/14 The Announcer emailed on April 8. There will be a limited audience at the CCY for the meeting (including lunch) at socially distanced tables based on Governor Wolf's regulations.
REGISTER for the Rotary Tri-District Conference no later than Thursday, April 1, and you will receive a free t-shirt! To register for this April 30-May 2 virtual conference, please visit https://www.discon2021.com/.
Our community wide giving day, GIVE LOCAL YORK,is fast approaching and will take place on Friday, May 7th. This year, the Rotary Club of York is partnering with Child Care Consultants to bridge the gap for working families in need of affordable, quality childcare. All of the money we raise for Give Local York will provide ALICE families – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – partial child care scholarships. By ensuring their children are well cared for, we help their parents complete needed training and retain jobs so they can transition to self-sufficiency. Please join fellow Rotarians and make a gift to this year’s Give Local York campaign at www.givelocalyork.org.
HAYES EQUINE SCHOLARSHIP - The Rotary Club of York is currently accepting applications for the $ 3,000 Donna E. Hayes Equine Scholarship. Eligible applicants are current full-time students in the EQUINE field of study in college (majors including management, studies, science, therapy, business, etc.). The application and informational letter are available on www.yorkrotary.org/downloads. Please contact Student Education Administrator Renea with questions officeassist@yorkrotary.org. Completed applications must be received before the May 31 deadline.
CAROL WAGMAN NURSING SCHOLARSHIP- Applications are currently being accepted for York College of PA students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in their junior year or above. All criteria, including the downloadable application, are available on www.yorkrotary.org/downloads. The application deadline is May 31.
For questions, contact Student Education Administrator Renea at officeassist@yorkrotary.org.
Applications are now being accepted for a $ 2,000WHITELEY EDUCATIONAL LOAN for full-time college students. All criteria and downloadable applications are available on the club’s website www.yorkrotary.org (Resources tab, then Forms and Documents). Contact Student Education Administrator Renea with any questions at officeassist@yorkrotary.org. Completed applications must be received before the May 31 deadline.
Saturday, April 10 - Rotary International and the United Nations are holding an on-line event “Rotary and the United Nations: Together in History” celebrating lasting support on the UN and the Sustainable Development Goals. See www.rotary7390.org for more information or to register.
Monday, April 12 - Rotary District 7390 Development session 6pm-7pm on zoom. The scheduled topic for this month is "Social Media SAVVY", presented by Jason Kirsch (Partner, PRworks). Monthly virtual sessions are scheduled for the 2nd Monday of every month. Advance registration is necessary. After attending, email Renea to receive an attendance make-up! https://fairwaymc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtc-ygpz8iH9HaSWlpn3pTIPuMVJ2bDAyp
Thursday, April 22 -InauguralNet-Walking Event 11:30am-12:30pm on Earth Day. The group will walk along the Heritage Rail Trail south to York College and back (2 miles round trip on a flat, paved trail). Along the way, Rotarian SilasChamberlin will explain several points of interest, such as new development projects adjacent to the trail, the infrastructure for the county’s broadband internet project, and future improvements to the Codorus Greenway. Walkers are to meet at the Lafayette Plaza parking lot at the corner of Pershing and Philadelphia. Please wear masks and social distance. Guests are free to join us, and there is no limited to number of participants. Walkers are encouraged to stop at Central Market before or after the net-walk for lunch!
APRIL 30 - Application DEADLINE for “Non-Traditional Student" scholarships. Applicant must be working towards an undergraduate degree. The scholarship criteria and application are available on www.yorkrotary.org/downloads. Contact Student Education Administrator Renea at officeassist@yorkrotary.og with any questions.
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
MEET OUR NEW MEMBER:ALEXIS CAMPBELL
Alexis is a graduate of Muhlenberg High School and Penn State University and is the Executive Director of the Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education. She is a member of the Junior League of York, the St. Xenia Philoptochos Society of Reading, and the City of Reading Victory Garden Task Force. Alexis enjoys gardening, hiking, biking, traveling, crafting, herbalism and roller sports. WELCOME TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF YORK, ALEXIS!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR MEMBERS:
April 15 Kyle Gott
April 17 PP Mike Summers
April 18 Steve Merrick
April 20 Joan Mummert and Frank Countess
April 21 Steve Harrison and Laura Gurreri
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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.
- Applications are currently being accepted for York College of PA students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in their junior year or above. All criteria, including the downloadable application, are available on 
Applications are now being accepted for a $ 2,000 WHITELEY EDUCATIONAL LOAN for full-time college students. All criteria and downloadable applications are available on the club’s website www.yorkrotary.org (Resources tab, then Forms and Documents). Contact Student Education Administrator Renea with any questions at 
APRIL 30 - Application DEADLINE for “Non-Traditional Student" scholarships. Applicant must be working towards an undergraduate degree. The scholarship criteria and application are available on 
Alexis is a graduate of Muhlenberg High School and Penn State University and is the Executive Director of the Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education. She is a member of the Junior League of York, the St. Xenia Philoptochos Society of Reading, and the City of Reading Victory Garden Task Force. Alexis enjoys gardening, hiking, biking, traveling, crafting, herbalism and roller sports. WELCOME TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF YORK, ALEXIS!
