Rotary Committees

Coordinate club projects to fulfill the five promises of America's Promise: safe places for activities,  a healthy start, marketable skills through education, caring adults (volunteering and mentoring opportunities), and opportunities for children and youth to give back to the community via volunteer service.  These are known as the power of five and are the main components of the entire program.  Main Focus: Adopt-A-Class Program in York City Elementary Schools.

Monitor monthly attendance to encourage members to keep their attendance above 60%.  Recognizes those with good and perfect attendance.

Review annual audit and yearly budget for board approval.  Handles other miscellaneous financial matters as needed.

The CAREER NETWORKING Committee’s role is to introduce unemployed professional people to Rotarians, in order to expand the network of contacts for those seeking employment with the ultimate goal of helping them secure a job.

Assist Registrar to register guests, collect guest fees, makeup cards, checks and other items at weekly meetings.

Review applications for Grants and select recipients for board approval.

Sell car wash tickets at meetings to support the Community Project Fund.

Maintain and improve communication paths to club members and other interested parties.  Responsible for club website design and maintenance, office computer equipment and weekly newsletter.

Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center and Junior Achievement of South Central Pennsylvania – Keep in touch with the programs and activities of these organizations to identify ways the York Rotary Club can assist them.  Organize club volunteers when help is needed, and solicit financial support for specific projects.

The Educational/Vocational Guidance Committee exists to increase the opportunity for economic access and financial stability for residents of all ages of York City and York County. Our focus is on the poorest residents, young and old, and those seeking core competencies required for employability and academic success.

The Family of Rotary Committee sends out appropriate cards to members throughout the year (Birthday, sympathy, get well, congratulations). They also invite the widow/widowers of deceased Rotarians to the annual 4-H family picnic and Holiday program.

Organize the Golf/Tennis outing each Fall, our major fundraising event supporting the Community Project Fund.

Solicit applicants for Team Leader and Team Members. Interview leader and team member applicants for Outbound exchange prior to District interviews.  Attend District GSE Committee planning meetings. Host the Inbound team members for a day tour of York as determined by the District GSE committee.  Supply host families, vocational hosts and day tour guides as needed, and support the program during their stay in the District with visits to local businesses and social activities.

Give the non-denominational prayer at the weekly meeting.

This committee reacts to immediate needs within the community.  Their focus is on assistance to local non profit organizations already serving the York community, but which need additional assistance on specific projects and events.

Increase understanding by encouraging club programs that address literacy, specifically directed for the benefit of children within the York City School District.

Work with the City of York and Little League to provide support for city teams and playing fields.

Help set up and tear down for meetings.  Put mail with badges and gather mail not taken.   Collect attendance cards from tables and record on attendance worksheets.

Encourage members to propose new members, process the proposals and recommend approval to the Board of Directors. Review resignations and make recommendations to the Board of Directors.

Click on the title for the process and criteria for membership.

Click here for a member proposal form.

Select local high school students to perform at the weekly meetings 4-6 times per year.

Manage the introduction of new members and their proposers/sponsors at weekly luncheon meetings.  Schedule orientation meetings to help them gain a first understanding of the Club and officially introducing them at a lunch meeting.

Nominate the officers, Financial Vice President and Board members.

Select projects to support that are ecologically sound.  Read “The Birthing Tree” to elementary students and  provide a sapling to plant at home and a mature tree for the school.  Support beautification of the Rail Trail.  Educate and encourage children to protect the earth.  Inform club members of ways they can protect the earth.

Select and coordinate programs for the weekly meetings.

Promote small group fellowship among club members by coordinating businesses to host a group for a meal and tour of the facility.

Encourage matching grants with Rotary Clubs from third world countries for international service projects that improve the daily lives of those in third world countries.. Review the grants and help in the application process when possible. Approve grants to be sent on to the club president and district Foundation chairman for approval and forwarding to Rotary International for final approval.

Interview applicants for this very competitive $25,000 scholarship program and offer support and encouragement if selected by District to spend an academic year abroad for post-graduate work.

Encourage matching grants with Rotary Clubs from third world countries for international service projects that improve the daily lives of those in third world countries.. Review the grants and help in the application process when possible. Approve grants to be sent on to the club president and district Foundation chairman for approval and forwarding to Rotary International for final approval.

 Maintain decorum and assist in efficient operation of the meetings. Attend the doors to prevent interruption of opening ceremonies when appropriate. Assist with lighting and sound systems at meetings.

Select recipients of the "Charles S. Wolf Service Above Self" award for actions that reflect the Rotary motto, "Service Above Self."

Select recipients of student loans (up to $3000 per academic year) and recipient of James B. & Carrie B. Bush Scholarship (1st award in Spring 2001 - $1000 for 4 years).  Monitor repayment of outstanding loans and fund growth.

Promote cultural exchange for high school students through the Short Term Exchange Program (students are matched for 4 weeks in the summer in each country) or Year Long Program (students go to a foreign country to attend high school and live with host families for 11 months).  Committee members mentor Inbound exchange students that the Club hosts each year and the Outbound students sent abroad.

Coordinate the “Student of the Month” program from 8 local high schools recognizing one boy and one girl from the Junior class for their academics and leadership.

Financially sponsor up to 16 “Students of the Month” to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Conference in District 7390 at Messiah College in June.

Sponsor up to one Sophomore ambassador from 8 local high schools to participate in the Central Pennsylvania Leadership Seminar of Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership.
Present the Rotary Service Award to a student at Penn State-York and York College of PA.