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The York Rotary Club prepares to help local children

The members of the Rotary Club of York s' Charitable Endowment Fund Committee face a daunting challenge every spring.  There is never enough money to fill all of the requests from non-profit organization which help underprivileged children in our community.  The Endowment Fund proceeds plus additional money donated by club members meant that the club could issue grants totaling  over $22,000 last year.  Organizations must be 501(c)3 registered to apply for a grant, and there are many such organizations in our community that provide needed services for children who might not otherwise receive the support  they need.

The photo above shows the grants in action.  From the 4H center showing kids how to react safely in a fire situation to the Salvation Army providing safe and educational places for children after school, every program was chosen to provide opportunities and services to children in our community.  A few of the 18 organizations receiving grants  last year are shown in the photo, including Crispus Attucks, Wellspan’s Cribs for Kids program, Logos Academy, The Red Cross and  Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center’s Safety Town.

The Charitable Endowment Fund committee is comprised of volunteers from the Rotary Club of York.  This committee engages is lively debate to determine which grant applications best fit the purpose of the Fund.  It has been privileged to help some new not-for-profit efforts get off the ground in York County to benefit children in unique ways.  The committee is always open to fresh avenues of service to local youth.  It has funded such initiatives as providing playground equipment for disabled children, and it has helped purchase a wide range of equipment, from baseball to tennis, and from fishing to kayaking.

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Auntie Anne's Pretzels has an amazing history

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Auntie Anne’s has grown from a single outlet in 1988 to more than 1000 locations worldwide and a workforce of more than 10,000.  Auntie Anne's, with its international headquarters in Lancaster, PA., has found a niche among snack-seeking mall shoppers. Today, Auntie Anne’s has over 300 franchisees in 19 countries and continues to be recognized for its superior product and service standards.

Anne Beiler will be our featured speaker on Wednesday, January 20,2010.  Don't miss it.

Observations about Rotary by Sean Kenny

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Upon starting my position as Executive Director of Farm & Natural Lands Trust of York County, I spent several months 'settling in' to my new position until I felt it was time to join the Rotary Club of York, PA.  I must say, after working for the York County Chamber of Commerce for over five years, I missed the regular interaction with community leaders, so I was excited to join.

Youth interview for the opportunity of a lifetime!

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The District 7390 Youth Exchange committee recently completed a two weekend process of qualifying high school students between the ages of 15 1/2 to 18 1/2 to participate in the year long exchange program.

Rotary Youth Exchange students spend up to a year living with a few host families and attending school in a different country.  You’ll learn a new way of living, a great deal about yourself, and even a new language. You’ll also be an ambassador, teaching people you meet about your country, culture, and ideas. You can help bring the world closer – and make some good friends in the process.  More than 8,000 young people each year have experiences like these through Rotary Youth Exchange. 

Veterans Networking With Rotarians was a grand success!

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Jim Poland just wants to share that our Veterans Networking With Rotarians event went very well.  As you recall it was held shortly after our weekly club meeting last Wednesday on Veterans’ Day.