Events

To celebrate our 110th club anniversary, we will be holding a York Rotary's Got Talent! Rotary Anniversary Showcase for our meeting on April 15^th.  This meeting will be held at York College, with a buffet lunch in beautiful Yorkview Hall beginning at 11:30am, followed by a performance showcase of talented Rotarians in DeMeester Auditorium as we celebrate each decade in our club’s History.  PLEASE NOTE: This meeting will NOT be broadcasted live on Zoom and participation remotely will NOT be available. The meeting will be recorded and may be viewed at a later time on the club’s YouTube channel.

We will hear from Rotarian Bernice Quesenberry, Founder and CEO of Chasing the Rainbows. Through Chasing the Rainbows, she is transforming how grief, trauma, and mental health are addressed by providing support to families experiencing infertility, pregnancy and infant loss. This program will highlight both the human and economic impact of unaddressed grief, as well as how compassionate, consistent care can strengthen families, workplaces, and communities. Join us for an inspiring and informative conversation on how York is helping lead a national movement in trauma-informed care.

We will hear from Rob Evans, an artist who has lived and worked in York County for over four decades. His work has been exhibited worldwide and can be found in many prominent museum collections, including the National Gallery of Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Evans will speak about his journey as an artist and the impact of the Susquehanna River Valley on his work. He will also speak about his long-time advocacy and involvement with many of York County's arts organizations, including the newly formed non-profit, Friends of the Susquehanna River Art Collection, which is currently engaged with the development of a new Susquehanna themed art museum as part of the Susquehanna Discovery Center and Heritage Park.

We will hear from Ryan McKinley, President of Statewide Partners, who will present on the vision behind Heritage Crossings and the growing role of multifamily development in shaping Downtown York’s future. He will discuss how quality housing, mixed-use investment, and thoughtful urban development can support a stronger, more vibrant city, help attract new residents, support local businesses, and contribute to long-term revitalization. He will also share how this development fits into a broader conversation about walkability, community investment, and economic growth in York.

We will hear from Jay Young, who established the Dillsburg Arts and Revitalization Council in 1998. Since then they have expanded and purchased the Historic Monaghan Church in Dillsburg, founded in 1745. This church is the oldest Presbyterian Church west of the Susquehanna River. Its minister, George Duffield, was called by Washington to come to Philadelphia and become the Chaplain of the Congress during the Revolutionary War. This presentation will share this story and other details about Dillsburg’s history and its role in the founding of York County and our nation.

We will hear from Peter Miele, Senior Project Leader of Susquehanna National Heritage Area, to learn about the planning for the Susquehanna Discovery Center & Heritage Park, a world-class visitor destination celebrating the nationally important stories of York and Lancaster Counties. Learn about the stories of this historied site, the historic Mifflin House, the vision for the project, and the impact it will have on life and tourism in the Susquehanna River region for generations to come.

We will hear from Sandie Walker, who was elected Mayor of The City of York in November 2025 and sworn into office January 5, 2026. A proud graduate of William Penn Senior High School and the University of Richmond, she has dedicated her life to public service, youth development, and community leadership—serving as a former City Council President, School Board Director, and founder of programs that expand opportunities for York’s youth. In this presentation, Mayor Walker will discuss how her administration is aligning City departments, strengthening partnerships with community stakeholders, and implementing structured processes to improve how the City operates. She will highlight efforts focused on accountability, public safety, and improving neighborhood conditions through coordinated action. Ultimately, her work is centered on building a stronger, more responsive City that residents can be proud to call home.

Next week we will hear from Alexandria Keener Hammond, Owner of My Girlfriend’s Wardrobe in downtown York. She is a graduate of Northeastern Senior High School and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Alexandria will describe the start of My Girlfriend's Wardrobe in college and the growth from online only, to a mobile store, to a brick and mortar. Opening the first brick and mortar location in downtown York allowed her to get more involved in the community and see needs in various areas that they could help fill. Her presentation will walk you through the start of the business and the years spent in downtown York while facing the challenges of being a new business, COVID, and changes within her business.

We will hear from Christina Milano, the CEO & Co-Founder of Athlon/Rallee, a Central Pennsylvania-based youth wellness technology company helping schools build healthier physical, mental, and learning habits in children through short movement-based digital experiences. Christina will explore how technology is reshaping childhood and why communities have an important role to play in helping the next generation build resiliency, focus, and healthy habits. Built in Central Pennsylvania, Rallee now supports more than 200,000 kids through partnerships with school districts, professional sports organizations like the Philadelphia Flyers and community partners across the country, demonstrating how innovation rooted in community can create meaningful impact for the next generation right here in York and beyond.