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Club focus on Youth

The members of the Rotary Club of York, PA know that children are our future and put their time and money where it counts.  Half of the 34 standing committees of the club are focused directly or indirectly on the youth of our community and the world.  The list below shows the wide range of activities that support our youth emphasis.

Immediate past presitent, Michele Baker has provided the above chart showing the ways that we interact with youth throughout their school years and beyond.

President Rob Bowen will continue the BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) to encourage students to remain in school and continue their education.

- America’s Promise
- CEF Allocations/Grants
- Cloister Car Wash
- District Youth Projects
- Educational/Vocational Guidance
- Family of Rotary
- Golf/Tennis
- Lend A Hand
- Little League
- Music
- Preserve Planet Earth
- Rotary Foundation
- Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
- Rotary Foundation Matching Grants
- Student Education Fund
- Youth Exchange
- Youth Leadership

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Mayor Bracey to speak at the Rotary Club of York, PA, on July 21, 2010.

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C. Kim Bracey was sworn-in as the 24th Mayor of the City of York on January 4, 2010. Her talk on July 21, 2010, will focus on the "State of the City" and her vision for the future of the city.  Mayor Bracey has a long history of helping revitalize the City of York. Read the rest of the article to find out.

Students of the Month Recognized

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The Youth Leadership Committee has completed the recognition of Students of the Month for 2009-2010 school year. There are 10 students attending the Rotary Leader's Conference at Messiah College from June 13-17th, 2010.

In addition, the Rotary Club of York donated an Ambassador Sponsorship for 11 students to attend the Hugh O’Brien Youth leadership conference at Millersville University, May 20-23, 2010.

YORKPRIDE! Winning Students at Rotary Meeting

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The Rotary Club of York was entertained at their annual YORK PRIDE Club Meeting on April 7 at the Valencia Ballroom by talented youth from our community.  The students danced, sang and played musical instruments to the delight of almost 200 Rotarians and their guests.  Rotarians Lyn Bergdoll coordinated the program and Rotarian George Trout introduced the performers.  Student performers included The Treble Clef Quartet from Dallastown Middle School (Sam Ward, Aaron Ward, Rachel Writer and Jenna Abrahamsen), The Ward Boys Quartet composed of Samuel, Jacob, Aaron and Benjamin Ward, Vocalist Vanessa Trauger, Irish Dancers Hannah Dreibelbis and Joshua Srour,  Classical Pianist Alison Liu, Dancer Samantha Herman, Vocalist Allegra Ketterman, Dancer Eric Hue, and volinist Ashley Gochoco.

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Youth Exchange Students to speak at the Rotary Meeting

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On May 19, our speakers will be the inbound Youth Exchange Students, talking about the experiences and challenges they have had during this year.   The students are Mizuho Takahashi from Japan, Sebastian Chiriloae from Romania and Diana Izurieta is from Ecuador. Clickon the title for a photo and more information on these outstanding ambassadors.