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 digital divide impacts negatively York County residents and businesses every day. That’s why the York County Commissioners worked with the York County Economic Alliance to launch the YoCo Fiber BroadbandTaskForce, build a 16-mile fiber backbone pilot project in the last four months of 2020, and are currently implementing an ambitious plan for countywide broadband connectivity. From Rotarians Silas Chamberlin and Julie Wheeler, learn about the current state of broadband internet access in York County and the county’s strategy to address the digital divide to ensure a high quality of life and economic competitiveness for our county. They are scheduled to present the virtual program live.
REGISTRATION is required to attend the VIRTUAL meeting on zoom for 3/17, 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.
MEETING ASSIGNMENTS
Opening Song - Aaron Jacobs
Invocation - David Hogg
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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.
WARM GET WELL WISHES to PP Rob Bowen who recently broke his leg.
The Rotary Club of York's Human Resource committee is proud to announce the new Executive has been hired. Lynne Morrison will begin on March 15 in preparation for Bert’s retirement on March 31. Please join us in welcoming Lynne to our club!
ROTARY REPORTER- This weeks District 7390 Blog features PDG Ben Hoover who is celebrating his 50th Rotary anniversary as a 3rd Generation Rotarian. You will be inspired by Ben’s incredible life of service and all the opportunities that enriched Ben’s life as a result of his time with Rotary.
The RCY Board of Directors approved the NEW MEMBER applications of
Nathan Houser (Financial Advisor; Northwestern Mutual), and Meghan Kahler (Financial Advisor; Northwestern Mutual) proposed by Dan McGarry for membership. If no objections are received within seven days of this publication, they will be scheduled for induction into the club on a future date.
The RCY Board of Directors accepted the RESIGNATIONS of Jerry Benz (Eyes of York) and Krista Darr (Fulton Bank) 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 March and say THANK YOU for being valued members of the Rotary Club of York.
Lyn Bergdoll 20 years
Roger Calabretta 40 years
BJ Fegely 8 years
Doug Fitzgerald 2 years
Laura Gurreri 2 years
Trevor Hoffman 7 years
Rich Randall 11 years
James Sanders 9 years
Andrew Seebold 8 years
Glenn Smith 10 years
John Uhler 6 years
Ted Ventre 9 years
MARCH 31 - Deadline to participate in the LITERACY COMMITTEE BOOK DRIVE. 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!
ROTARY DISTRICT CONFERENCE - "Exploring New Opportunities, Together" will be held virtually April 30–May 2. The conference will include 3 districts, 5000 Rotarians and 3 keynote speakers! Visit the district website www.rotary7390.org 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 questions officeassist@yorkrotary.org.
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.
Meet at the Lafayette Plaza parking lot at the corner of Pershing and Philadelphia
Walkers are asked to wear masks and social distance.
Guests are free to join us, and there is no limited to number of walkers.
Walkers are encouraged to stop at Central Market before or after the net-walk for lunch
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 District Development session on 3/8 was "Strategic Planning". Here is the YouTube link to view PDG Brian Hall, Rotary Club of Covington, LA lead this sessionhttps://youtu.be/ELo7ABYsE8M.
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
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.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR MEMBER:
March 23 Bobbi Anne DeLeo
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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.
MARCH 31 - Deadline to participate in the LITERACY COMMITTEE BOOK DRIVE. Our goal is to raise 
MARCH 31 - Application DEADLINE for STUDENT 
- Inaugural Net-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 Silas Chamberlin 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.
