LOCATION:
HYBRID MEETING - Country Club of York & Virtual Meeting on Zoom
PROGRAM:
Sandra Kearse-Stockton- This week is our annual Veteran’s Day meeting. Author Sandra Lee Kearse-Stockton is a York native. A veteran with 30 years to her credit, Sandra retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Army. Her husband, Aaron, served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, and retired as a Technical Sergeant.
Her military journey was full of unpredictable situations, trials and tribulations but she endured. Her story is one of perseverance and success against the difficult backdrop of childhood abuse, teenage motherhood, and gun violence that took her grown son. Sandra promised herself that she would work until age 70 and then focus on "writing that book that she said she would write one day". Sandra published her first book in her trilogy, “480 Codorus Street, Surviving Unpredictability” at age 71, a year after she retired from her civilian job working with veterans.
She has been a mentor for countless people. With 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, she and her husband somehow found the time to foster over 100 children. Sandra and Aaron wrote a book about their experience, titled "There Is Always Room For One More."
In May 2023, she was the recipient of the Four Chaplains Legion of Honor Award in York.
TIME - In Person at CCY 11:30am Arrival and fellowship, Lunch
12:15pm President Aaron will begin meeting
1:15pm Meeting adjourned
Lunch Reservations are NOT required. GUESTS are welcome. Please pre-register any "guests" with the office before Tuesday afternoon. The guest lunch fee is $20.00 which will be invoiced to your Rotary account.
LUNCH TO INCLUDE:
Chicken Cordon Bleu; Chef's Choice of Starch, Fresh Fruit, Salad, Rolls, Beverages, and a Choice of Desserts
TIME - "Virtual" Audience on ZOOM:
11:45am Log in and fellowship/networking on Zoom 12:15pm VirtualMeeting to begin. Program with Q&Auntil 1:15pm.
If you do NOT receive a ZOOM 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
Meeting Support - Matthew Hoffman, Ryan Tate, Jenni Goodling Registrar - Gina Spangler
Cashier - Roger Calabretta
Invocation - Steve Feldmann
Opening Song - Jack Dyson, "The Star Spangled Banner"
Guest Intro - TBD
2023-2024 Rotary Theme
The Membership Committee would like to extend HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes to the following members who joined the club during this time and say THANK YOU for being valued members of the Rotary Club of York.
Rob Bowen 34 years
Ronald Gardner, Jr. 26 years
Chuck Long 26 years
Nicholas Beck 5 years
Ron Bunce 3 years
NOVEMBER 8TH PARADE OF VETERANS: VETERANS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE
On Wednesday, November 8th, The Rotary Club of York will honor all club veterans during our annual Veterans Day meeting. We invite all veterans to arrive by11:45 a.m. so we can take a group photo outside of the club prior to the meeting. Veterans will assemble just prior to the meeting (after lunch) for the Parade of Veterans at the beginning of the meeting. The William Penn High School JROTC Color Guard will be in attendance to present the colors.
MEET THE NEW MEMBER - SANDY CHILTON
Sandy is Executive Director at Typical Life Corporation, where she is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the organization. She is new to the York community, but has been very active in her home community in Maryland, where she was a volunteer with the Girl Scouts from 2008-2020; an event volunteer with Ice World for 15 years; a member of the advocacy group of Voices of U.S.; and a Test Chair and member of the Board of Directors for Chesapeake Figure Skating Club. A graduate of Salisbury University with a BA in Psychology, she resides in Bel Air, MD with her husband Greg, and is the proud mother of a son, Alex (21). In her spare time, she enjoys repurposing furniture, exploring new areas, and crossword puzzles. Sandy looks forward to becoming an active member of Rotary and making a positive difference in the York community.
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Rotary Club of York Vision and Mission Statement
VISION:Thriving Club; Thriving City of York MISSION:To improve life in the City of York by connecting our club’s diverse community leaders through fellowship, action and service.
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