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: Deron Shultz, Pharmacist and VP of Minnich’s Pharmacy in York will discuss the current and soon to be available Covid-19 vaccines, how they were developed/who they work to insure immunity. Deron will discuss the recommended scheduling of the vaccine since both available vaccines require 2 doses and what the current levels of who can and should be vaccinated and most importantly when. The current state of vaccine availability and how one can find and get a vaccine will be discussed. He will debunk rumors and myths associated with this vaccine. Finally, Deron will the cover common side effects and effectiveness of these vaccines. The virtual program will be presented live on zoom.
REGISTRATION is required to attend the VIRTUAL meeting on zoom for 2/17, visit
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.
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 answering machine. 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 (additional contact information is available on the website in the member directory).
Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 14-20, 2021. Share your creative acts on the club's Facebook page!
Youth Leadership Students of the Month, Ni'lee Mariche and Armani Jackson from William Penn Senior High School, will be recognized at today’s meeting.
THANK YOU to Janet Crovatto for her memorial donation to the RCY Non-Traditional Student Scholarship Fund in memory of Rotarian Henry Kirkpatrick. Donations may be made online www.yorkrotary.org or by mailing a check to the Rotary office.
CONGRATULATIONS to Rotarian Austin Shenk and wife Charity Diane on the birth of a baby girl, Emberly Hope, on 2/11/2021 at 12:33am.
The RCY Board of Directors approved the NEW MEMBER applications of Lori Ann Bloch (Owner, Emig Mansion Bed & Breakfast), proposed by Andy Rawicz, and Alexis Campbell (Executive Director; Horn Farm), proposed by PP John Klinedinst for membership. If no objections are received within seven days of this publication, they will be scheduled for induction into the club in the future.
The RCY Board of Directors accepted the RESIGNATIONS of Brian Kreeger, H. Roger Miller, and Kira Wagner (Kinsley Construction)
at their February meeting.
The Membership Committee would like to extend HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes to the following members who joined the club during the third week of February and say THANK YOU for being valued members of the Rotary Club of York.
Greg Gromicko 6 years
Sean Kenny 12 years
Katie Kohler 12 years
George Margetas 7 years
Sean Summers 9 years
Jan Wagner 4 years
Heather Warner 4 years
Philip Woods 6 years
Applications are now being accepted for STUDENT EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS!
Available scholarships 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 details are available on www.yorkrotary.org.
Contact Student Education Administrator Renea Oberdick with any questions officeassist@yorkrotary.org. Applications must be received by the March 31 deadline.
2021-2022 Rotary International Announces Presidential Theme
Incoming RI President Shekhar Mehta urged members to become more involved in service projects, saying that caring for and serving others is the best way to live because it changes not only other people’s lives, but also our own. A member of the Rotary Club of Calcutta-Mahanagar, West Bengal, India, Mehta revealed the 2021-22 presidential theme, Serve to Change Lives, to incoming district governors on 1 February during the virtual Rotary International Assembly.
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
February 14 - DEADLINE to participate in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) SURVEY
Remember to check your email for the DEI survey that was emailed to all members Thursday morning, 1/28. If the "survey monkey" email is not in your in box, check your JUNK folder. Please take the time to thoughtfully fill it out. If you did not receive the survey, reach out directly to Rotarian Chris Topf at 419-260-1810 or ctopf@fox43.com. THANK YOU to those members who have completed the survey!
February 28, 2021 - Application deadline for the 2021 WITF Teacher Impact Awards. Celebrate an outstanding teacher by completing the nomination form here or download and send the completed form via email to teacherimpactawards@witf.org.
TO OUR MEMBERS:
February 18 Bobby Simpson
February 20 Dave Morais
February 22 Neil Slenker and Aaron Jacobs
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! Unable to attend?
MISS A MEETING due to a conflict with a business meeting or vacation 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 an 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 now being accepted for
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) SURVEY
