Rotary club members automatically receive "The Announcer" every week.  Non members are welcome to subscribe here to receive the same weekly newsletter.

Email Address Subscribe Me

We value your privacy.   It is our intention to only use your email address to send you information that we also send to our members.

President:  Michele M. Baker  
President-Elect: Robert A. Bowen
Secretary / Treasurer: Robert M. Davis
Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk

Dave Freeman, Henry Nixon, Carolyn Schaefer, Walt Tilley, Sara Austin, Bill Holly, John Klinedinst, Bill Meals   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

---

Thursday, July 29, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for August 4, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, August 4, 2010          Place:  The Yorktowne Hotel              Program:  As Vice President of Energy Services at Barton Associates, Inc. Mike Rader leads the firm’s energy-related projects including energy auditing and modeling, alternative energy analysis and design and grant writing. With more than 14 years of experience in project development, design and execution, he is well versed in energy conservation strategies and remains current on the changing design standards, legislation and technologies associated with energy improvement.  Mike will be presenting on the topic of electrical deregulation to provide some insight on how it might affect your home and business.  Mr. Rader holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University, as well as a master’s degree in Business Administration from Loyola College and is a registered engineer in Pennsylvania. Mike is also a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP) certified by the Association of Energy Engineers.   Menu: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Fruit, Salads, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert                 Invocation                  Registration                    Cashier                         Visitor Introductions Marsha Bornt             Steve Welty                        Greg Knox                     Tom Barton Greeters                    Badge Boards                 Meeting Host               Sergeant at Arms Andrea Cecil               Matt Falvey                        Bob Freed                      John Olkowski Hank Christ                 Steve Barley                                     Jerry Benz                         Meeting Support         Opening Song                                                        Shayne Beecher                Henry Kirkpatrick           Deb Harrison                                                                                 Bill Holly                    ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    The Board of Directors accepted, with regret, the resignations of Rosie Boileau, David Cover, Nat Coffman, Gail Dennis, Jen Hankle and Bill Schintz at the July meeting. GOOD NEWS about Honorary member former Congressman Bill Goodling – he’s now at the Penn State Rehabilitation Hospital in Hummelstown and the family is welcoming visitors on weekends when Bill's rehabilitation therapy schedule is light.  To send a card or note to Bill, please see Bert for the address. The annual 4H Family picnic will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 25 at the 4H center.  5PM is registration and displays, dinner at 6:00 PM.  A short program is being planned for your entertainment.   Members are encouraged to bring family and friends….including children!!  Sign up on the registration forms on the tables at the weekly meetings or contact Bert (848-1370).   BOOK DRIVE - to help celebrate International Literacy Day on Sept. 8, the Club, with Martin Library, will donate new and gently used books to the school libraries in the York City School District.  The Literacy Committee asks that you make a cash donation or donate one or more books for grades K through 12 from July 14 through September 8.  Thank you for your support of literacy and for enriching the lives of the children of the York City School District. PPE TIP OF THE MONTH: Lower your energy bill by cleaning your dr yer’s lint trap before every load.  This improves circulation and cuts down on energy use.  CONGRATULATIONS to York College of PA and Rotarian George Waldner, President of YCP, for being named a “Great college to Work for” by The Chronicle of Higher Education.   Rotary District 7390 is sponsoring a Media Relations Seminar on Wed. August 11 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg from 5:30 to 8:30 PM,  Light supper will be provided, along with tips to improve your skills with the medial.  Contact Bert by July 31 for details or to sign up. Counts as a makeup!! Make the BYRNES HEALTH ED CENTER sparkle……on Thursday, August 26 at the annual Rotary District 7390 Clean up Night.   Light supper included.   Please bring some cleaning supplies and lots of elbow grease along.   Contact Bert or Lew Elicker by August 19th to sign up.  Counts as a makeup credit too!!! HOST FAMILIES NEEDED…… IN 3 MORE WEEKS,  our 3 new Inbound Youth Exchange students will arrive and HOST FAMILIES are DESPERATELY needed NOW. The students are Bruce Chang from Taiwan who will attend York Country Day School, Sarah Bernier from Quebec, Canada who will attend Central York High School, and Tomas Naranjo from Ecuador who will attend Dallastown High School.  Please contact Dave Hoffman or Bert if you would like more information.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    Aug 5   Glenn Peffer Aug 6   Josh George, Chuck Long, Loren Kroh & Bill Hunter Aug 7   Tom Russell Aug 11 Bud Blakey   President:  Robert A. Bowen      President-Elect:   Robert M. Davis Secretary/Treasurer:  John A. Klinedinst Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Sara Austin, Michael Black, Bill Holly, Bill Meals, Kim Graffin, Ron Hershner, Dan McGarry, Jerry Watson

Thursday, July 22, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for July 28, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, July 28, 2010          Place:  The Yorktowne Hotel              Program:  Our speakers today will be returned Outbound Youth Exchange students Shavonnia Corbin-Johnson and Daniella Volker.  Shavonnia graduated from York country Day School and spent her year abroad in France.   Daniella graduated from William Penn High School before departing for her year abroad in Brazil.  Both students will tell us about their experiences during their year as a Rotary Youth Exchange Ambassador and their plans for the future.  Rotarians Andrea Marceca Strong (Daniella), Ines Ramirez and Dave Hoffman (Shavonnia) served as student counselors.  Both student received scholarships from the Michael S. Euculano Youth Exchange Scholarship Fund to support their year abroad.   Menu: Parmesan Tilapia, Rice, Vegetables, Fruit, Salads, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert                 Invocation                  Registration                    Cashier                         Visitor Introductions Jim Walker                 Sara Austin                        Gary Graham                 Laura Bankos-Kury  Greeters                    Badge Boards                 Meeting Host               Sergeant at Arms Matt Falvey                  Frank Baker                      Roger Calabretta           Chuck Long     Jen Geesey                 Michele Baker                                      Bill Baker                           Meeting Support         Opening Song                                                        Dave Brown                     Jean Ream                     Aaron Jacobs                                                                               Karla Heberlig                                                                         ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    The Strand-Capital Performing Arts Center has a new CEO – Ken Wesler. Ken was the speaker at our July 14th meeting. Learn about The Strands Mission Statement. Check out the video clip on Facebook. WELCOME HOME to David Hankle, son of Rotarian Jack Hankle and wife Sue, who just safely returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan.  CONGRATULATIONS to Rotarian Matt Sommer and wife, Becky who were blessed with the birth of their first child, a son, John Cadel Sommer on July 13.   Proud grandpa is Rotarian Jack Sommer!!  Best wishes to all!!  BOOK DRIVE - to help celebrate International Literacy Day on Sept. 8, the Club, with Martin Library, will donate new and gently used books to the school libraries in the York City School District.  The Literacy Committee asks that you make a cash donation or donate one or more books for grades K through 12 from July 14 through September 8.  Thank you for your support of literacy and for enriching the lives of the children of the York City School District.  GOLFERS…..treat yourselves to a day on the links at Regents’ Glen on Wednesday, Aug. 4 for the District 7390 Golf challenge.   Lunch (11:30am), Golf & Cart (12:30 tee time), and awards for only $80/pp.  Contact Steve Merrick or Bert to sign up.  Counts as a makeup!! Rotary District 7390 is sponsoring a Media Relations Seminar on Wed. August 11 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg from 5:30 to 8:30 PM,  Light supper will be provided, along with tips to improve your skills with the medial.  Contact Bert by July 31 for details or to sign up. Counts as a makeup!! Make the BYRNES HEALTH ED CENTER sparkle……on Thursday, August 26 at the annual Rotary District 7390 Clean up Night.   Light supper included.   Please bring some cleaning supplies and lots of elbow grease along.   Contact Bert or Lew Elicker by August 19th to sign up.  Counts as a makeup credit too!!! HOST FAMILIES NEEDED…… IN 3-4 MORE WEEKS,  our 3 new Inbound Youth Exchange students will arrive and HOST FAMILIES are DESPERATELY needed NOW. The students are Bruce Chang from Taiwan who will attend York Country Day School, Sarah Bernier from Quebec, Canada who will attend Central York High School, and Tomas Naranjo from Ecuador who will attend Dallastown High School.  Please contact Dave Hoffman or Bert if you would like to host a student, know someone who would make a good host family,  or want more information about hosting.   HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    July 03     TJ Ostrom (my apologies – it was missed) July 30     Tom Donley Aug 02     Mike Kochenour, Al Sykes and Sharon Miller   President:  Robert A. Bowen      President-Elect:   Robert M. Davis Secretary/Treasurer:  John A. Klinedinst Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Sara Austin, Michael Black, Bill Holly, Bill Meals, Kim Graffin, Ron Hershner, Dan McGarry, Jerry Watson

Thursday, July 15, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for July 21, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, July 21, 2010          Place:  The Yorktowne Hotel              Program:  Our speaker today will be York City Mayor, C. Kim Bracey.  Mayor Bracey  was elected the first African-American Mayor of the City of York on November 3, 2009 and was sworn-in as the 24th Mayor, January 4, 2010.  Previously she served as the appointed Director of the Department of Community Development for the City of York from June 2003 until January 2009.  Kim was born and raised in York where she attended York City schools and is a proud graduate of William Penn Senior High School.  Kim attended Bloomsburg University and in 1984 joined the United States Air Force where she served honorably until 1994 achieving the rank of E-6. Among her medals and citations, she received the National Defense Service Medal and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 2 devices.  Mayor Bracey will present her “State of the City” address to update us on city issues.   Menu: Roast Turkey, Filling, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit, Salads, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert       Invocation                  Registration                    Cashier                         Visitor Introductions Al Sykes                       Chuck Long                      Bob Freed                      Jim Anderson III Greeters                     Badge Boards                Meeting Host               Sergeant at Arms Dave Brown                Tim Peachey                     Jean Ream                    Karla Heberlig PDG Dick Brown         Anne Zerbe                                       Jim Anderson, Jr.              Meeting Support         Opening Song                                                         Julie Aiken                         Mike Anstine                   Ron Ehrhart                                                                                    Frank Reed                                                                           ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    The July 7th meeting video clip has posted to York Rotary’s Facebook. Check it out. The Boy Scouts of America turns 100 years old this year. Ron Gardner, Scout Executive and CEO of the Keystone York-Adams Council spoke at our July 7th meeting to share information about the Boy Scouts. CALLING ALL VIDEOTOGRAPHERS (or want-a-bees): Why not get your video fix by helping the York Rotary Multimedia Group. We are in need of people able to shoot presentations at our meetings. (Not every week — You can help out as much or as little as you would like.) It is very EASY. You just have to have the desire to play camera person. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. If you have any interest in helping out, contact Karen Hansen (work phone: 767-6881 / email: khansen@gentlkleen.com) for more details. BOOK DRIVE - to help celebrate International Literacy Day on Sept. 8, the Club, with Martin Library, will donate new and gently used books to the school libraries in the York City School District.  The Literacy Committee asks that you make a cash donation or donate one or more books for grades K through 12 from July 14 through September 8.  Thank you for your support of literacy and for enriching the lives of the children of the York City School District JULY 25 – 60 tickets left for York Revolution baseball game and picnic on Sunday, July 25.  Bring the family for a picnic supper and fun. Cost is only $20 for adults, $11 ages 4-10 for game ticket AND picnic (all you can eat/drink between 4:15 – 6:15PM).  Children also receive a free wristband for the play area.  Tickets may be invoiced to your Rotary account.  To make a reservation, contact Bert at 848-1370 or bert@yorkrotary.org.   Reservation forms will also be on the tables each Wednesday.  343 CLOISTER CAR WASH TICKETS are still available……and will be on sale for $15 to support the club’s charitable projects.  Purchase them any Wednesday or from Bert.  May be invoiced to your Rotary account.  Great as Father’s Day gifts, and as a way to thank an employee or client. GOLFERS……sign up for the District Golf Challenge on Wednesday, Aug. 4 at Regent’s Glen to defend the title won last year by our club (Steve Merrick, Mark Strategos, TJ Ostrom & Bob Rundle).  Cost is $80 and includes range balls, golf, lunch and awards.   Contact Bert for registration form. Rotary District 7390 is sponsoring a Media Relations Seminar on Wed. August 11 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg from 5:30 to 8:30 PM,.    Light supper will be provided, along with tips to improve your skills with the medial.  Contact Bert for details or to sign up. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    July 24   Stan Thomas July 25   Brad Jacobs and Mike Carew July 28   Maria Royce   President:  Robert A. Bowen      President-Elect:   Robert M. Davis Secretary/Treasurer:  John A. Klinedinst Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Sara Austin, Michael Black, Bill Holly, Bill Meals, Kim Graffin, Ron Hershner, Dan McGarry, Jerry Watson

Thursday, July 08, 2010 -

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, July 14, 2010          Place:  The Yorktowne Hotel              Program:  Come meet THE BOSS…..that is….the new boss at the Strand….Ken Wesler, who officially took over as CEO and president of The Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center on June 14th after a 10-month nationwide search by the Strand Board.  The Philadelphia native recently worked at the Rubicon Theatre in Ventura, CA and also serviced as president and CEO of The Stamford Center for the Arts in Connecticut for two years.  He was also the Executive director of the Grand Opera House in Wilmington, DE for 12 years.  Mr. Wesler previously served as a consultant to the Strand-Capitol in 2003, and also has experience at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse.  Mr. Wesler has a BA from Temple has completed Harvard Business School’s Strategic  Perspectives on Nonprofit Management program.    Come and hear the plans that he has to continue the success of The Strand.  Menu: Chicken Monterey, Rice Pilaf, Vegetables, Fruit, Salads, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert       Invocation                  Registration                    Cashier                         Visitor Introductions Paddy Rooney             Sara Austin                       Bob Cox                         Steve Welty    Greeters                     Badge Boards                Meeting Host               Sergeant at Arms CT O’Donnell              Tim Peachey                     Jim Poland                     Jeff Hammel Jerry Watson               Elliott Weinstein                                       Sam Willman                    Meeting Support         Opening Song                                                         Steve Wise                       Horace Keesey              PDG Dick Brown                                                                                  Art Kahley                                                                           ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    The July 2010 Governors Newsletter is available on the District website at this link: http://www.rotary7390.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=P9wyVbfDy5g%3d&tabid=113. If the link does not work, please visit www.rotary7390.org and click on District Newsletter! Enjoy! OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY to Rotarian Bill Anstine and wife Sanfra, upon the death of Bill’s mother-in-law, Almeda (Stoner) Slaseman of New Cumberland, on July 4.    BOOK DRIVE - to help celebrate International Literacy Day on Sept. 8, the Club, with Martin Library, will donate new and gently used books to the school libraries in the York City School District.  The Literacy Committee asks that you make a cash donation or donate one or more books for grades K through 12 from July 14 through September 8.  A Literacy display will be set up on the Mirror Room each week to accept your donation or drop off books, and a list of suggested book titles is available at the display or from Bert.  Thank you for your support of literacy and for enriching the lives of the children of the York City School District CONGRATULATIONS to Rotarian Joanne Riley who received the 2010 Michael Newton Award at the Americans for the Arts Half-Century Summit in Baltimore on June 27.   This award recognizes exemplary leadership skills and dedication to supporting the arts through an effort to raise money .  JULY 25 – bring the family for a picnic supper and fun at the York Revolution game VS Lancaster Barnstormers.  Cost is only $20 for adults, $11 ages 4-10 for game ticket AND picnic (all you can eat/drink between 6 – 8PM).  Tickets may be invoiced to your Rotary account.  To make a reservation, contact Bert at 848-1370 or bert@yorkrotary.org.   Reservation forms will also be on the tables each Wednesday.  358 CLOISTER CAR WASH TICKETS are still available……and will be on sale for $15 to support the club’s charitable projects.  Purchase them any Wednesday or from Bert.  May be invoiced to your Rotary account.  Great as Father’s Day gifts, and as a way to thank an employee or client. GOLFERS……sign up for the District Golf Challenge on Wednesday, Aug. 4 at Regent’s Glen to defend the title won last year by our club (Steve Merrick, Mark Strategos, TJ Ostrom & Bob Rundle).  Cost is $80 and includes range balls, golf, lunch and awards.   Contact Bert for registration form. Come join with York Rotarians and the York JCC to experience 10 magnificent days in October, traveling across Israel’s storied landscapes.  Come honor Israel’s 3,000 year history, its major religious sites, its 61 years as a modern nation and the American—Israel friendship.  Visit with the Gedera Rotary Club and plant a tree in the Paul Harris Rotary Peace Forest.   For more information, contact Elliott Weinstein or go to www.rotaryjcctrip2israel.com.    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    July 15   Jim Walker and Amy Anstine July 16   Sue Ann Kline July 17   Bill Stahlheber and Ken Cooper July 19   Karla Heberlig July 20   Randy Shue and Matt Leininger July 21   Bob Cox and Shawn Stine The 2010-11 Officers and Board members will be updated below for the next newsletter.  President:  Robert A. Bowen       President-Elect:   Robert M. Davis   Secretary / Treasurer:   John A. Klinedinst Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Sara Austin, Michael Black, Bill Holly, Bill Meals, Kim Graffin, Ron Hershner, Dan McGarry, Jerry Watson

Thursday, July 08, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for July 14, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, July 14, 2010          Place:  The Yorktowne Hotel              Program:  Come meet THE BOSS…..that is….the new boss at the Strand….Ken Wesler, who officially took over as CEO and president of The Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center on June 14th after a 10-month nationwide search by the Strand Board.  The Philadelphia native recently worked at the Rubicon Theatre in Ventura, CA and also serviced as president and CEO of The Stamford Center for the Arts in Connecticut for two years.  He was also the Executive director of the Grand Opera House in Wilmington, DE for 12 years.  Mr. Wesler previously served as a consultant to the Strand-Capitol in 2003, and also has experience at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse.  Mr. Wesler has a BA from Temple has completed Harvard Business School’s Strategic  Perspectives on Nonprofit Management program.    Come and hear the plans that he has to continue the success of The Strand.  Menu: Chicken Monterey, Rice Pilaf, Vegetables, Fruit, Salads, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert       Invocation                  Registration                    Cashier                         Visitor Introductions Paddy Rooney             Sara Austin                       Bob Cox                         Steve Welty    Greeters                     Badge Boards                Meeting Host               Sergeant at Arms CT O’Donnell              Tim Peachey                     Jim Poland                     Jeff Hammel Jerry Watson               Elliott Weinstein                                       Sam Willman                    Meeting Support         Opening Song                                                         Steve Wise                       Horace Keesey              PDG Dick Brown                                                                                  Art Kahley                                                                           ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    The July 2010 Governors Newsletter is available on the District website at this link: http://www.rotary7390.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=P9wyVbfDy5g%3d&tabid=113. If the link does not work, please visit www.rotary7390.org and click on District Newsletter! Enjoy! OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY to Rotarian Bill Anstine and wife Sanfra, upon the death of Bill’s mother-in-law, Almeda (Stoner) Slaseman of New Cumberland, on July 4.    BOOK DRIVE - to help celebrate International Literacy Day on Sept. 8, the Club, with Martin Library, will donate new and gently used books to the school libraries in the York City School District.  The Literacy Committee asks that you make a cash donation or donate one or more books for grades K through 12 from July 14 through September 8.  A Literacy display will be set up on the Mirror Room each week to accept your donation or drop off books, and a list of suggested book titles is available at the display or from Bert.  Thank you for your support of literacy and for enriching the lives of the children of the York City School District CONGRATULATIONS to Rotarian Joanne Riley who received the 2010 Michael Newton Award at the Americans for the Arts Half-Century Summit in Baltimore on June 27.   This award recognizes exemplary leadership skills and dedication to supporting the arts through an effort to raise money .  JULY 25 – bring the family for a picnic supper and fun at the York Revolution game VS Lancaster Barnstormers.  Cost is only $20 for adults, $11 ages 4-10 for game ticket AND picnic (all you can eat/drink between 6 – 8PM).  Tickets may be invoiced to your Rotary account.  To make a reservation, contact Bert at 848-1370 or bert@yorkrotary.org.   Reservation forms will also be on the tables each Wednesday.  358 CLOISTER CAR WASH TICKETS are still available……and will be on sale for $15 to support the club’s charitable projects.  Purchase them any Wednesday or from Bert.  May be invoiced to your Rotary account.  Great as Father’s Day gifts, and as a way to thank an employee or client. GOLFERS……sign up for the District Golf Challenge on Wednesday, Aug. 4 at Regent’s Glen to defend the title won last year by our club (Steve Merrick, Mark Strategos, TJ Ostrom & Bob Rundle).  Cost is $80 and includes range balls, golf, lunch and awards.   Contact Bert for registration form. Come join with York Rotarians and the York JCC to experience 10 magnificent days in October, traveling across Israel’s storied landscapes.  Come honor Israel’s 3,000 year history, its major religious sites, its 61 years as a modern nation and the American—Israel friendship.  Visit with the Gedera Rotary Club and plant a tree in the Paul Harris Rotary Peace Forest.   For more information, contact Elliott Weinstein or go to www.rotaryjcctrip2israel.com.    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    July 15   Jim Walker and Amy Anstine July 16   Sue Ann Kline July 17   Bill Stahlheber and Ken Cooper July 19   Karla Heberlig July 20   Randy Shue and Matt Leininger July 21   Bob Cox and Shawn Stine The 2010-11 Officers and Board members will be updated below for the next newsletter.  President:  Michele M. Baker   President-Elect: Robert A. Bowen Secretary / Treasurer: Robert M. Davis Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Dave Freeman, Henry Nixon, Carolyn Schaefer, Walt Tilley, Sara Austin, Bill Holly, John Klinedinst, Bill Meals

Thursday, July 01, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for July 7, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, July 7, 2010          Place:  The Yorktowne Hotel              Program:  When the Boy Scouts of America was officially incorporated on February 8, 1910, Americans were driving Stanley steam automobiles, earning an average of $750 a year and paying little more than 30 cents for a gallon of milk.  While all these things seem out of place today, the BSA remains a vital organization with a mission and a purpose that is more relevant than ever.  Throughout 2010, the Boy Scouts of America is celebrating its 100th anniversary, paying tribute to the rich history and tradition of Scouting.  With more than 100 million members since its founding, the BSA has made a lasting and positive imprint on the fabric of the nation.  This year has also produced a watershed event for Scouting in our community, with the merger of the York-Adams Area Council and the neighboring Keystone Area Council that took place on April 1.  The new council, known for now as the Keystone York-Adams Council, is the fourth-largest council in Pennsylvania (behind only Pittsburgh, Phila-delphia and Allentown) with nearly 12,000 registered Scouts in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Perry and York Counties at the close of 2009.  Today’s program will provide an interesting look back on the BSA’s first 100 years, but also will examine the BSA’s current impact in the York community, as well as the anticipated benefits that this newly-merged council should create for Scouting in south-central PA.  (Rotarian) Ron Gardner, Scout Executive and CEO of the Keystone York-Adams Council, will present the program.  Ron had previously been serving as Scout Executive of the York-Adams Area Council since 1997 before he was selected to provide professional leadership for the new council. Menu: Roast Beef Bordelaise, Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit, Salads, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert       Invocation                  Registration                    Cashier                         Visitor Introductions Chuck Long                 Julie Aiken                         Roger Calabretta           Jim Walker       Greeters                     Badge Boards                Meeting Host              Sergeant at Arms Kim Walsh-Phillips      George Waldner               Glenn Peffer                  Jus Eigenrauch                        Dan Waltersdorff         Bruce Wallace                                      Carolyn Warman              Meeting Support         Opening Song                                      Tom Warman                    Alycia Meile                   Bryan Tate                                                                                Chuck Long   ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    The Board of Directors approved Andrea Maria Cecil (Managing Editor; Central Penn Business Journal) proposed by Hank Christ, and Mike Ausherman (President; Mike Ausherman Painting, Inc.) proposed by Julie Aiken, for membership.  If no written objections are received within 7 days of the date of this publication,  they will be inducted into the club on July 21.  PPE TIP of the MONTH:  Scrap the ATM Receipt…this is one of the top sources of litter on the planet.  If everyone in the US declined a receipt, it would save a roll of paper more than 2 billion ft. long.  BOOK DRIVE - to help celebrate International Literacy Day on Sept. 8, the Club with Martin Library, will donate new and gently used books to the school libraries in the York City School District.  The Literacy Committee asks that you make a cash donation or donate one or more books for grades K through 12 from July 7 through September 8.  A Literacy display will be set up on the Mirror Room each week to accept your donation or drop off books, and a list of suggested book titles is available at the display or from Bert.  The Literacy Committee will be matching donations on a dollar-for-dollar basis and the club goal is $2000.  Each book will include a nameplate indicating that the Rotary Club of York, in commemoration of International Literacy Day – September 8, had donated the book.  Thank you for your support of literacy and for enriching the lives of the children of the York City School District JULY 25 – bring the family for a picnic supper and fun at the York Revolution game VS Lancaster Barnstormers.  Cost is only $20 for adults, $11 ages 4-10 for game ticket AND picnic (all you can eat/drink between 6 – 8PM).  Tickets may be invoiced to your Rotary account.  To make a reservation, contact Bert at 848-1370 or bert@yorkrotary.org.   Reservation forms will also be on the tables each Wednesday.  358 CLOISTER CAR WASH TICKETS are still available……and will be on sale for $15 to support the club’s charitable projects.  Purchase them any Wednesday or from Bert.  May be invoiced to your Rotary account.  Great as Father’s Day gifts, and as an employee or client thank you. Committee selection forms were emailed to all members....please return to Bert at your earliest convenience (to email, you must SAVE,  Reply, and attach.   it will not follow if you just "reply").   HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    July 8     Alycia Reiten July 9     Mike Smeltzer and Laura Bankos-Kury July 10   Lee Smotkin and John Olkowski July 12   Bob Davis July 13   Dave Hoffman The 2010-11 Officers and Board members will be updated below for the July 14th newsletter.  President:  Michele M. Baker   President-Elect: Robert A. Bowen Secretary / Treasurer: Robert M. Davis Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Dave Freeman, Henry Nixon, Carolyn Schaefer, Walt Tilley, Sara Austin, Bill Holly, John Klinedinst, Bill Meals

Thursday, June 24, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for June 30, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, June 30,  2010          Place:  The Yorktowne Hotel              Program:  Today’s Program is the annual CHANGING OF THE GUARD,  a celebration of committee projects and programs which have occurred during the 2009-10 Rotary year to benefit the local and world communities.   Come hear all about it….and say THANK YOU to President Michele for her leadership during the year.  Then we’ll induct the new officers and hear about the plans for the 2010-11 Rotary year from President Rob Bowen.    Menu: Roast Porkloin, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit, Salads, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert        Invocation                  Registration                    Cashier                         Visitor Introductions David Hogg                 Steve Welty                       Andy Rawicz                 Jon Toy        Greeters                     Badge Boards                Meeting Host              Sergeant at Arms Tim Peachey               Chuck Thomas                Greg Knox                      Bruce Bankenstein Mike Heine                   Stan Thomas                                     Walt Tilley                         Meeting Support         Opening Song                                     Jean Treuthart                  Henry Kirkpatrick            Deb Harrison                                                                                                                    ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    GOOD NEWS:   We are SO happy to report that Charlie Beecher, son of Rotarian Shane Beecher, has completed his last radiation treatment in Boston.  The family appreciates all the love and support shown to them during this part of Charlie’s treatment. AND…..HONORARY MEMBER (Former Cong.) Bill Goodling has been moved from Hershey Medical Center to HealthSouth in Mechanicsburg to continue his recuperation. The family requests NO visitors yet but cards would be welcomed.  Contact the Rotary Club office for the mailing address.  AND……Rotarian Lennis Pyers is making progress with his therapy and we hope he soon returns to York and Rotary.  The Board of Directors accepted, with regret, the resignations of Bob Rundle (LSS), Susan Crawford (Dentsply), Joe Culver (Bon Ton), Jeff Astrachan (Temple Beth Israel), and Tammi Morris (Bridge of Hope), at their June meeting.  The Board of Directors approved David Brown (Vice President; Brown’s Orchards) proposed by PDG Dick Brown, for membership.  If no written objections are received within 7 days of the date of this publication, he will be inducted into the club on July 7.  OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY to Rotarian C.T. O’Donnell, whose brother, Tom O’Donnell, recently passed away.   You are invited to the Dedication Ceremony of the Inspiring H.O.P.E. Playground at Cousler Park in Manchester Township on Saturday, June 26th at 2:00 PM.  Grants from the Charitable Endowment Fund have provided funding to purchase low rings and a special sliding board for children with cochlear ear implants.   Please come for the brief program and opening of the new barrier-free playground.  JULY 25 – bring the family for a picnic supper and fun at the York Revolution game VS Lancaster Barnstormers.  Cost is only $20 for adults, $11 ages 4-10 for game ticket AND picnic (all you can eat/drink between 6 – 8PM).  Tickets may be invoiced to your Rotary account.  To make a reservation, contact Bert at 848-1370 or bert@yorkrotary.org.   Reservation forms will also be on the tables each Wednesday.  370 CLOISTER CAR WASH TICKETS are still available……and will be on sale for $15 to support the club’s charitable projects.  Purchase them any Wednesday or from Bert.  May be invoiced to your Rotary account.  Great as Father’s Day gifts, or as an employee or client thank you. The Installation Ceremony of Gov. William H. Kirkpatrick will be held on Thursday, July 8 at Bon Air Country Club (Glen Rock) 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM with fellowship/cash bar, dinner, Installation, Magic and dancing.  Cost is $50/pp and deadline to register is June 30.   Contact Melissa Bruck at the District office (854-7842).  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    July 2     Jen Geesey July 4     Paul Gorog July 5     Tom Senft   President:  Michele M. Baker   President-Elect: Robert A. Bowen Secretary / Treasurer: Robert M. Davis Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Dave Freeman, Henry Nixon, Carolyn Schaefer, Walt Tilley, Sara Austin, Bill Holly, John Klinedinst, Bill Meals

Thursday, June 17, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for June 23, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, June 23,  2010          Place:  The Yorktowne Hotel              Program:  How is your money working in India? The 10 years of Rotary brotherhood has seen many matching grants put into place to help the hospital, orphanage and school at Bethel agricultural fellowship.  Your  Rotary Foundation dollars have impacted the lives of school children with books , computers , desks and toilet facilities  in southern India. And farmers with eye injuries now have a place to go to get corneal transplant surgery.  Come and see your donations at work. Get the whole story from Rotarian (Dr.) Marsha Bornt.   Menu: Chicken Stir Fry, White Rice, Egg Rolls, Fruit, Salads, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert        Invocation                  Registration                    Cashier                         Visitor Introductions David Hogg                  Karen McCormack            Bob Freed                     Al Sykes    Greeters                   Badge Boards                   Meeting Host               Sergeant at Arms C. T. O’Donnell            Mike Summers                  Gary Graham                 Alycia Reiten        Ian Taylor                     Don Swartz                                      Bill Swartz                          Meeting Support        Opening Song                                                         Bryan Tate                          Jean Ream                   George Trout                                                                                   Karla Heberlig                                                                                                                                                                                                      ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    Diving can take you to another world. Jim Grim, past owner of York Divers, shared some of his diving experiences with us at the June 9th Rotary meeting. Jim was joined by Sherri Stough, current owner of York Divers. A clip from the presentation is on our club’s Facebook page. If you aren’t a Facebook member and/or you haven’t signed up to be a Rotary Club of York Facebook fan, it’s easy to do. Just go to www.facebook.com and sign-up. You can find our fan page by putting “York Rotary Club” in the search box. Become a fan and you’ll get all of our posting to your wall. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY to Rotarian Al Sykes and wife, Sandy.  Sandy’s father, David Braithwiate, who resided in Pittsburgh, passed away on Saturday, June 12.  8 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to scoop delicious ice cream on Friday – Sunday, June 25-27 in 2-3 hour shifts at the BOOK NOOK BONANZA 2010 at York Suburban Middle School.  Contact Bert to volunteer.  Counts as a makeup!! Please pay any outstanding invoices TODAY so the accounts can be closed for June 30 year end.  BIRTHDAY CARD SHOWER is being requested for Rotarian Jim Donahue, whose birthday is June 20th.  Jim has been recovering from some serious health issues and cards from his fellow Rotarians will make this a special birthday.  Please check the roster for his home address or contact Bert. You are invited to the Dedication Ceremony of the Inspiring H.O.P.E. Playground at Cousler Park in Manchester Township on Saturday, June 26th at 2:00 PM.  Grants from the Charitable Endowment Fund have provided funding to purchase low rings and a special sliding board for children with cochlear ear implants.   Please come for the brief program and opening of the new barrier-free playground.  The Board of Directors approved Matthew Falvey (Chief Investment Officer; Rich Investments) proposed by Jen Geesey, for membership.  If no written objections are received within 7 days of the date of this publication, he will be inducted into the club on July 7.  JULY 25 – bring the family for a picnic supper and fun at the York Revolution game VS Lancaster Barnstormers.  Cost is only $20 for adults, $11 ages 4-10 for game ticket AND picnic (all you can eat/drink between 6 – 8PM).  Tickets may be invoiced to your Rotary account.  To make a reservation, contact Bert at 848-1370 or bert@yorkrotary.org.   Reservation forms will be on the tables today.  380 CLOISTER CAR WASH TICKETS are still available……and will be on sale for $15 to support the club’s charitable projects.  Purchase them any Wednesday or from Bert.  May be invoiced to your Rotary account.  Great as Father’s Day gifts, or as an employee or client thank you. The Installation Ceremony of Rotary District Governor William H. Kirkpatrick will be held on Thursday, July 8 at Bon Air Country Club (Glen Rock) 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM with fellowship/cash bar, dinner, Installation, Magic and dancing.  Cost is $50/pp and deadline to register is June 30.   Contact Melissa Bruck at the District office (854-7842).  Come join  York Rotarians and the York JCC to experience 10 magnificent day traveling across Israel’s storied landscapes.  Visit with the Gedera Rotary Club and plant a tree in the Paul Harris Rotary Peace forest.  Additional information is at www.rotaryjcctrip2israel.com or contact Elliott Weinstein (848-6777x216).  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    June 23   Larry Miller June 25   Joanne Riley June 29   Andy Rawicz and Jake Romig   President:  Michele M. Baker   President-Elect: Robert A. Bowen Secretary / Treasurer: Robert M. Davis Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Dave Freeman, Henry Nixon, Carolyn Schaefer, Walt Tilley, Sara Austin, Bill Holly, John Klinedinst, Bill Meals

Thursday, June 10, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for June 16, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, June 16,  2010          Place:  The Yorktowne Hotel              Program:  Edna V. Berhre, Ph.D., President of HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, and a member of the Rotary Club of Harrisburg, will provide an update on the college, together with Rotarian Jean Treuthart, Vice President of the York Campus.  HACC’s growth at the York Campus continues to break records for the college!  HACC released a master plan for the York Campus in March 2010.  Come hear about the additional programs and services being added to benefit York County residents and about the newest building that houses the Arthur J. Glatfelter Community Room.   Menu: Broiled Flank Steak, Fingerling Potatoes, Vegetables, Salads, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert Buffet   Invocation                  Registration                    Cashier                         Visitor Introductions Gordon Freireich         Sara Austin                       Steve Welty                   Patti Stirk    Greeters                   Badge Boards                   Meeting Host              Sergeant at Arms C. T. O’Donnell          Shawn Stine                        Bob Freed                     Chuck Long    Jim Sponaugle           Bill Stahlheber                                    Steve Stock                         Meeting Support        Opening Song                                                       Mark Strategos                    Mike Anstine                  Aaron  Jacobs                                                                                 Frank Reed                                                                                                                                                                                ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    FACEBOOK VIDEO CLIP:   Bet you never heard "The Flintstone's" song quite like this. Check out this clip from Rotary's June 2nd meeting about jazz education. Musicians are our speakers, Kurt Reese and Curt Sipe, along with Rotarian Chuck Long. Enjoy the video clip from the 6/9 program:  Diving can take you to another world. Jim Grim, past owner of York Divers, shared some of his diving experiences with us at the June 9th Rotary meeting. Jim was joined by Sherri Sough, current owner of York Divers. A clip from the presentation is on our club’s Facebook page. If you aren’t a Facebook member and/or you haven’t signed up to be a Rotary Club of York Facebook fan, it’s easy to do. Just go to www.facebook.com and sign-up. You can find our fan page by putting “York Rotary Club” in the search box. Become a fan and you’ll get all of our posting to your wall. 12 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to scoop delicious ice cream on Friday – Sunday, June 25-27 in 2-3 hour shifts at the BOOK NOOK BONANZA 2010 at York Suburban Middle School.  Contact Bert to volunteer.  Counts as a makeup!! Please pay any outstanding invoices no later than June 15 so the accounting can be closed for June 30 Rotary year end.  THANK YOU to everyone who dined at Isaac’s last Sunday night for the Community Night.   $125 was donated to the Club for the programs coordinated by the Educational/Vocational Guidance Committee.  CONGRATULATIONS to Olivia Marcucci, selected as a District 7390 Ambassadorial Scholarship recipient, sponsored by this club.  Olivia graduated from York Suburban High School and Harvard University.  She will study comparative education at Bogacizi University in Istanbul, Turkey during the 2010-11 academic year.  JULY 25 – bring the family for a picnic supper and fun at the York Revolution game VS Lancaster Barnstormers.  Cost is only $20 for adults, $11 ages 4-10 for game ticket AND picnic (all you can eat/drink between 6 – 8PM).  Tickets may be invoiced to your Rotary account.  To make a reservation, contact Bert at 848-1370 or bert@yorkrotary.org.   CLOISTER CAR WASH TICKETS are on sale for $15 to support the club’s charitable projects.  Purchase them any Wednesday or from Bert.  May be invoiced to your Rotary account.  Great as Father’s Day gifts,  or as an employee or client thank you. CONGRATULATIONS to this year’s Rotary Scholarship recipients, who were recognized at the meeting on June 2nd.  There are so many terrific and deserving students in York County…..if you would like information about donating funds for additional scholarships, please contact Paddy Rooney or Bert.  To read the June District Newsletter, go to  http://rotary7390.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=HuxbKe1SQ-0%3d&tabid=113 (if the link does not work, please copy & paste into your web browser or go to www.rotary7390.org and click on District Newsletter). To quote a very wise PDG Ed Jaeger, District 7390 Rotary Foundation Chair:  “being a Rotarian without supporting our Foundation is like playing tennis with the net down.”    So make sure you’re truly in the game….send your donation to the Rotary office before June 20 for processing.    THANKS for your support.   The Installation Ceremony of Gov. William H. Kirkpatrick will be held on Thursday, July 8 at Bon Air Country Club (Glen Rock) 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM with fellowship/cash bar, dinner, Installation, Magic and dancing.  Cost is $50/pp and deadline to register is June 30.   Contact Melissa Bruck at the District office (854-7842).  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    June 16   John Lutz June 17   Tom Kern June 18   Leon Butler June 19   Frank Baker and Jennifer Hankle June 20   Jim Donahue June 21   Carolyn Schaefer and Dave Meckley  President:  Michele M. Baker   President-Elect: Robert A. Bowen Secretary / Treasurer: Robert M. Davis Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Dave Freeman, Henry Nixon, Carolyn Schaefer, Walt Tilley, Sara Austin, Bill Holly, John Klinedinst, Bill Meals

Friday, June 04, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for June 9, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, June 9, 2010          Place:  The Yorktowne Hotel              Program:  Our speakers today are Jim Grim and Sherri Sough from YORK DIVERS, who will talk about and show us why people enjoy diving, what marvelous things you may see while diving, and the thrill of the experience.   Jim has been a Scuba Instructor since October 1985, Emergency First Aid Responder Instructor since October 2002, Volunteer Diver at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, and has logged more than 5,000 dives.  He has travelled to The  Caribbean, Truk Lagoon, Guam, Hawaii, Australia, Egypt, Mexico, and most of the East Coast of US.  Sherri Stough has been a Scuba Instructor since June 2008, Emergency First Aid Responder Instructor since December 2009, Dive Master Rating 2001 thru 2008, and has logged more than 500 dives.  She has travelled to The Caribbean, Hawaii, and North Carolina  Menu: Baked Haddock, Rice Pilaf, Vegetables, Salads, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert Buffet   Invocation                  Registration                   Cashier                         Visitor Introductions Guy Dunham               Karen McCormack           Bob Cox                         Neil Slenker    Greeters                     Badge Boards               Meeting Host              Sergeant at Arms Lee Smotkin                Dick Sloan                       Jim Poland                     Karla Heberlig Steve Snell                  Mike Smeltzer                                                 Cindy Snyder                   Meeting Support         Opening Song                                     Charlie Snyder                Art Kahley                       Ron Ehrhart                                                                              Horace Keesey                                                                                                                     ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    A Haiti Experience – That was the subject of topic at last week's Rotary meeting. Who's Haiti experience? Dr. John Judson. Dr. Judson has spent time helping the people of Haiti before and after the recent earthquake. Here is a bit of history on Haiti. DONATIONS for Rotarian Jim Burg may be made payable to The Rotary Club of York and in the near future, his family will select one of our 501(c)3 Charitable Funds as recipient of the gifts made in his memory.   Contact Bert for details or to have your donation invoiced to your Rotary account.  13 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to scoop delicious ice cream on Friday – Sunday, June 25-27 in 2-3 hour shifts at the BOOK NOOK BONANZA 2010 at York Suburban Middle School.  Contact Bert to volunteer.  Counts as a makeup!! CONGRATULATIONS to Rotarian Ben McGlaughlin and Wolfgang Candy Company whose free factory tour was recently named one of the nation’s TOP TEN BEST (and Sweetest) factory tours by online travel site familyvacationcritic.com. Other local attractions also made the list, which can be found at www.familyvacationcritic.com.   OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY to Rotarian Jack Shorb and family upon the death of Lois Paul, his (step) mother-in-law, on May 19th.  Lois was also the wife of Rotarian Dick Paul who passed away in 2006.  A SALUTE to Rotarian Jeff Hines who organized the Veterans Memorial Run over the Memorial Day weekend,  passing the local monument sites along the 9 mile run. SHRIKE or PHOENIX for dinner? Sunday JUNE 6 – join fellow Rotarians at Isaac’s Restaurant (York East Location only) from 5-9PM for a Community Night – with 25% of your dinner tab going to support programs sponsored by the club’s Educational/Vocational Guidance committee, such as Y-Achievers,  William Penn JROTC, and Veterans Networking.   Bring the family and enjoy a delicious Scarlet Ibis or Phoenix, with no dishes to wash!!     Get required form from Bert. Please pay any outstanding invoices no later than June 15 so the accounting can be closed for June 30 Rotary year end.  CLOISTER CAR WASH TICKETS are on sale for $15 to support the club’s charitable projects.  Purchase them any Wednesday or from Bert.  May be invoiced to your Rotary account.  Great as Father’s Day gifts,  or as an employee or client thank you.  CONGRATULATIONS to this year’s Rotary Scholarship recipients, who were recognized at the meeting on June 2nd.  Matthew Fuller (York Catholic) received the James C. & Carrie B. Bush Scholarship, Emily Bange (Susquehannock) received the Charles W. Diehl, Jr.  Scholarship, Angelica Folkenroth (Red Lion) received the Edwin P. Mangold Scholarship, and Taylor Shenberger (Red Lion) received the Sanford M. Kranich Scholarship.   Where there’s a WILL, there’s a way…..to provide for your family AND your favorite CHARITIES.   June 7-12 is Wills Week – a good time to review your will and include the Rotary Club of York’s Charitable Funds to continue to vital programs which serve the youth of the York Community.  Contact the Rotary office for a list of the club’s charitable funds. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    June 11   Mike Anstine June 12   Bill Anstine, Dave Freeman and John Luciani June 15   Steve Snell and Bill Shipley   President:  Michele M. Baker   President-Elect: Robert A. Bowen Secretary / Treasurer: Robert M. Davis Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Dave Freeman, Henry Nixon, Carolyn Schaefer, Walt Tilley, Sara Austin, Bill Holly, John Klinedinst, Bill Meals

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for June 2, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, June 2, 2010          Place:  The Yorktowne Hotel              Program:  Our speakers today will be Jass Musicians Kirk Reese and Curt Sipe who will talk about “Jazz Education and Culture in the York Area.”  Mr. Reese has been an active part of the jazz scene in Pennsylvania for close to thirty years.  He has performed with numerous notable jazz artists including Phil Woods, Lou Marini, Marvin Stamm and Terell Stafford.  On the central Pennsylvania jazz scene, he has been asked to open for Bela Fleck and Flecktones, B.B. King and others.  An active recording artist, he has appeared on countless recordings including one in particular by "The Reese Project: Blue Etude", which received a Grammy nomination in 2002.  Kirk has been on the music faculty at Messiah College for nearly ten years and in that time has established a culture of small group jazz that has enhanced the department, reinforced the big bands, and been the catalyst for many students developing a life-long appreciation for the art form.  Curt Sipe enjoys a career as a jazz saxophonist, composer, author, and teacher. He has performed with Bobby McFerrin, Bob Mintzer, Lew Morello, Dave Stahl and others, and toured the east coast with Tino Gonzales, an opening act for B.B. King, and recorded national and regional television and radio commercials.  He produced “I Hear a  Rhapsody”, a recording by the Curt Sipe Quartet.  Curt earned a BS in Music Education from Lebanon Valley College and completed graduate studies in saxophone performance at Western Michigan University.  Curt's area of expertise is jazz studies and has students involved in jazz bands, piano and guitar classes and private lessons at Inspire!, which is located in Jacobus, PA.  Come and enjoy their presentation and performance!! Menu: Burgundy Beef Tips, Buttered Noodles, Vegetables, Salads, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert Buffet   Invocation                  Registration                   Cashier                         Visitor Introductions David Danneberger     Chuck Long                     Jean Ream                    Bill Shipley Greeters                     Badge Boards               Meeting Host              Sergeant at Arms C.T. O’Donnell             Mark Shermeyer             Roger Calabretta           Jeff Hammell       Jane Schussler            Jack Shorb                                      Bobby Simpson              Meeting Support         Opening Song                                      Randy Shue                    Chuck Long                   PDG Dick Brown                                                                              Alycia Meile                                                                                                                       ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    DONATIONS for Rotarian Jim Burg may be made payable to The Rotary Club of York and in the near future, his family will select one of our 501(c)3 Charitable Funds as recipient of the gifts made in his memory.   Contact Bert for details or to have your donation invoiced to your Rotary account.  DEADLINE is May 31 to apply for a ROTARY STUDENT LOAN.   APPLICATIONS are available from the Rotary office or on the website (www.yorkrotary.org).  Students who are residents of York county or who have graduated from a York County High School are eligible to apply for up to $3000 for the 2010-11 academic year to pursue their post secondary educational goals. For more information, contact Bert in the Club office.   The 2009-10 Rotary year is almost over and your opportunity to support The Rotary Foundation’s programs to eradicate polio and bring clean water, food, medical supplies and other life necessities to those less fortunate is coming to an end.  33% of the club has NOT YET made their annual donation – please send to the Rotary office or ask to be invoiced no later than June 15th.    Program Committee will be meeting on June 2nd to begin scheduling speakers for July-December 2010.  If you wish to suggest a program or speaker to be considered, please send details by May 30 to Brad Jacobs or Bert (bert@yorkrotary.org or 848-1370).  15 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to scoop delicious ice cream on Friday – Sunday, June 25-27 in 2-3 hour shifts at the BOOK NOOK BONANZA 2010 at York Suburban Middle School.  Contact Bert to volunteer.  Counts as a makeup!! Sunday JUNE 6 – join fellow Rotarians at Isaac’s Restaurant (York East Location only) from 5-9PM for a Community Night – with 25% of your dinner tab going to support programs sponsored by the club’s Educational/Vocational Guidance committee, such as Y-Achievers,  William Penn JROTC, and Veterans Networking.   Bring the family and enjoy a delicious Scarlet Ibis or Phoenix, with no dishes to wash!!     Get required form from Bert. PPE TIP OF THE MONTH:  Golf Green……go to a conservation minded golf course that has committed to decreasing water consumption, reducing chemicals and preserving native landscapes…and have fun!! AND…. SPEAKING OF GOLF…..sign up to play in the District Golf Outing on Wednesday, Aug. 4 at REGENT’S GLEN.  Cost is $80 and includes lunch, golf, cart, range and awards.  Contact Steve Merrick (843-3804 or smerrick@prfa.com) to sign up.     HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    June 3     Dick Hershey June 4     Marion Oberdick  June 6     Bill Holly June 7     John Klinedinst and Kent Ketterman June 8     Bob Rundle and Mark Shermeyer   President:  Michele M. Baker   President-Elect: Robert A. Bowen Secretary / Treasurer: Robert M. Davis Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Dave Freeman, Henry Nixon, Carolyn Schaefer, Walt Tilley, Sara Austin, Bill Holly, John Klinedinst, Bill Meals

Thursday, May 20, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for May 26, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, May 26, 2010          Place:  The Yorktowne Hotel              Program:  York Rotary donated generously to the Albert Schweitzer Hospital in response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Now you have the opportunity to hear firsthand how that helped the victims of the disaster. (Rotarian) Dr John Judson has worked in Haiti a number of times since 1968 and went to the Albert Schweitzer Hospital a month after the quake hit Haiti. He will share with you his experiences as a surgeon working with the injured, patients with infected wounds and those needing amputations. The most striking experiences though was seeing the spirit  and resilience of the Haitian patients. We have all seen it in the news, now listen to firsthand experience from Dr Judson who was there. Menu: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Fruit, Salads, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert Buffet   Invocation                  Registration                        Cashier                         Visitor Introductions PDG Dick Brown         Rob Bowen                           Andy Rawicz                 Bob Rundle  Greeters                     Badge Boards                    Meeting Host              Sergeant at Arms John Skeparnias          Scott Rogers                       Glenn Peffer                  Jus Eigenrauch Don Bishop                  Joel Rodney                                            Ray Rosen                           Meeting Support         Opening Song                                      Paddy Rooney                      Alycia Meile                    Bryan Tate                                                                                    Chuck Long                                                                                                                                                  ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    DONATIONS for Rotarian Jim Burg may be made payable to The Rotary Club of York and in the near future, his family will select one of our 501(c)3 Charitable Funds as recipient of the gifts made in his memory.   Contact Bert for details or to have your donation invoiced to your Rotary account.  ROTARY STUDENT LOAN APPLICATIONS are available from the Rotary office or on the website (www.yorkrotary.org).  Students who are residents of York county or who have graduated from a York County High School are eligible to apply for up to $3000 for the 2010-11 academic year to pursue their post secondary educational goals. For more information, contact Bert in the Club office.  (848-1370). DEADLINE is May 31. The Program Committee will be meeting on June 2nd to begin scheduling speakers for July-December 2010.  If you wish to suggest a program or speaker to be considered, please send details by May 30 to Brad Jacobs or Bert (bert@yorkrotary.org or 848-1370).  The Board of Directors approved Timothy Peachey (Banking; Fulton Bank) proposed by Mike Heine, for membership.  If no written objections are received within 7 days of the date of this publication, he will be inducted into the club on June 16.  BOOK NOOK BONANZA 2010 VOLUNTEERS to scoop delicious ice cream needed for Friday – Sunday, June 25-27 in 2-3 hour shifts.  Contact Bert to volunteer.  Counts as a makeup!! Sunday JUNE 6 – join fellow Rotarians at Isaac’s Restaurant (York East Location only) from 5-9PM for a Community Night – with 25% of your dinner tab going to support programs sponsored by the club’s Educational/Vocational Guidance committee, such as Y-Achievers,  William Penn JROTC, and Veterans Networking.   Bring the family and enjoy a delicious Scarlet Ibis or Phoenix, with no dishes to wash!!  Get required form from Bert. GET WELL WISHES to Linda Elicker, wife of Rotarian Lew Elicker, who is recuperating from recent surgery, and to Honorary Rotarian (former Cong.) Bill Goodling, as he recuperates from surgery at Hershey Medical Center.   The Rotary Youth Leadership Conference will be held at Messiah College June 13-17 and everyone is invited to attend the Family Nigh Dinner on Thursday.  Cost is $15 and reservations are required by June 15.  Go to www.rotary7390.org or contact Bert to get the reservation form.  MEMBERSHIP – it is an HONOR to be a member of the oldest service organization in the world, an organization which contributes to the betterment of all humanity.  HONOR someone you know by inviting them to Join Rotary.   Member Proposal form and membership criteria are available online at www.yorkrotary.org HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    May 28     Laurie Anne Spagnola May 29     Jeff Hines May 30     Stew Hartman and Chris Menges May 31     Jeff Hammel June 1      Bill Read and Diane Merino   President:  Michele M. Baker   President-Elect: Robert A. Bowen Secretary / Treasurer: Robert M. Davis Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Dave Freeman, Henry Nixon, Carolyn Schaefer, Walt Tilley, Sara Austin, Bill Holly, John Klinedinst, Bill Meals

Thursday, May 13, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for May 19, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, May 19, 2010          Place:  The Yorktowne Hotel              Program:  Our speakers today are our three Inbound Youth Exchange students, Diana Izurieta from Ecuador,  Mizuho Takahashi from Japan and Sebastian Chiriloae from Romania.  They will talk about their experiences this year while living in York and attending our high schools.  Each lived with three host families and had a Rotary counselor to guide them.  This is one of Rotary’s best programs, as it spreads world peace and understanding, one student at a time. The club thanks the students’ counselors,  Walt Tilley,  Steve Snell, Mark Ottemiller, Mark Strategos and Dave Hoffman, for their time and support to the students, and to their nine host families, without whom this program would not be possible.   Menu: Roast Turkey, Filling, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Fruit, Salads, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert Buffet     Invocation                  Registration                        Cashier                         Visitor Introductions Marsha Bornt               Sara Aiken                           Dick Pugh                      Joanne Riley  Greeters                     Badge Boards                    Meeting Host              Sergeant at Arms Ross Markey               Jack Rhoads                         Julie Aiken                     Bruce Bankenstein Jacob Beck                 Larry Richardson                                     Max Rishel                             Meeting Support         Opening Song                                     Don Rodger                           Jean Ream                    George Trout                                                                                    Karla Heberlig                                                                                                                                                  ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    Congratulations to Rotarians Bill Hartman and Bryan Tate and the York County Community Foundation for achieving LEED Silver certification from the US Green Building Council.  A reception was held on April 29 to unveil the plaque that now hangs in their lobby. YCCF is to be commended for leading the way in energy conservation by a local nonprofit organization. FACEBOOK VIDEO CLIP - Rotary learned that last week's York County Chamber Business & Technology Expo marks 30 years for the event. Rotarian Jon Toy, chair of the expo, gave us some insights at our May 5th meeting. Check out the clip to learn what is new for 2010. MEMORIAL DONATIONS for Rotarian Jim Burg may be made payable to The Rotary Club of York and in the near future, his family will select one of our 501(c)3 Charitable Funds as recipient of the gifts made in his memory.   Contact Bert for details or to have your donation invoiced to your Rotary account.  You can view the May Governor’s newsletter on the District website at www.rotary7390.org and click on District newsletter. CONGRATULATIONS to new grandparents Mike King & Jane Schussler, upon the birth of  baby girl Ava Lynn King born on May 5, to Mike’s son, Ted and wife Katie, and to Carolyn & Tom Warman, whose son Nick Warman and his wife Nikki, are the proud parents of Liliana who was born on May 3. ROTARY STUDENT LOAN APPLICATIONS are available from the Rotary office or on the website (www.yorkrotary.org).  Students who are residents of York county or who have graduated from a York County High School are eligible to apply for up to $3000 for the 2010-11 academic year to pursue their post secondary educational goals. For more information, contact Bert in the Club office.  (848-1370).   The Program Committee will be meeting on June 2nd to begin scheduling speakers for July-December 2010.  If you wish to suggest a program or speaker to be considered, please send details by May 30 to Brad Jacobs or Bert (bert@yorkrotary.org or 848-1370).  BOOK NOOK BONANZA 2010 VOLUNTEERS to scoop delicious ice cream needed for Friday – Sunday, June 25-27 in 2-3 hour shifts.  Contact Bert to volunteer or use the sign up sheet on the tables at today’s meeting.   The Rotary and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundations have both recommitted their efforts to eradicate polio from the world in the next 3 years.   It’s now MAY and time to wrap up our efforts to reach our Annual Programs and Polio Fund goals.  If you haven’t already done so, please send your donation to the annual and/or Polio funds to the Rotary office or contact Bert to be invoiced before JUNE 10th. REMINDER….please pay your APRIL quarterly dues invoices by May 15th.  Reminder statements will be mailed after May 15th to any open accounts. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    May 20     Jack Shorb May 21     Tom Warman and John Birkeland  May 23     Karen Hansen and Nat Coffman May 24     Gordon Freireich May 25     Dan McGarry May 26     David Polk President:  Michele M. Baker   President-Elect: Robert A. Bowen Secretary / Treasurer: Robert M. Davis Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Dave Freeman, Henry Nixon, Carolyn Schaefer, Walt Tilley, Sara Austin, Bill Holly, John Klinedinst, Bill Meals

Thursday, May 06, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for May 12, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, May 12, 2010          Place:  The Yorktowne Hotel              Program:  Our speaker today is Al Prueitt, who will talk about restoration of antique, classic and collector cars.   Mr. Prueitt served in the military, completed his education at Roane State University (TN), and worked for 16 years at the Oak Ridge Atomic Energy Commission as a mechanical engineer.  His enthusiasm for cars was fueled by his employment with the Automile-O-Rama in Mechanicsburg for 7 years.   In 1974, he started Al Prueitt & Sons in Glen Rock, and has now transferred ownership to his children.  He is active in several car clubs.  Mr. Prueitt will be introduced by Rotarian Frank Baker.  Menu: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Fruit, Salads, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert Buffet     Invocation                  Registration                        Cashier                         Visitor Introductions Jim Walker                  Rob Bowen                           Jim Poland                    Bob Reilly Greeters                     Badge Boards                    Meeting Host              Sergeant at Arms Gerry Patnode            John Skeparnias                   Steve Welty                    Tom Warman Bob Green                  C. T. O’Donnell                                     Jean Ream                           Meeting Support          Opening Song                                     Frank Reed                           Frank Reed                     Deb Harrison                                                                                    Mike Anstine                                                                                                               ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    ROTARY WEBSITE VIDEO CLIPS:  Last Wednesday's meeting (April 28th) we heard stories of the mission work of Dr. Ray Norman, Academic Dean at Messiah College. Dr. Norman was very inspiring. Check out the ending of the story of a 14 year old girl that Dr. Norman and his wife saved.  We also had the pleasure of listening to York High student Maria Houck performing Cantabile et Presto; Movement 1 on the flute. You can listen too! CONGRATULATIONS to Rotarian Jeff Hines whose 12-man team, The Bucknell Masters, won the relay race from Gettysburg to DC - 204 miles last weekend.  Jeff captained the team, which happens to be also be the defending champs!  2nd place was a team of West Point Cadets.  The “old men” whipped those young cadets into a better understanding that, old guys rule!  (quote from Jeff’s wife (Rotarian) Patti Stirk) CONGRATULATIONS to Rotarian Don Dellinger who was inducted into the HONORS SOCIETY by Martin Library on May 2, for his dedication and service to the Library for many years.  DONATIONS for Rotarian Jim Burg may be made payable to The Rotary Club of York and in the near future, his family will select one of our 501(c)3 Charitable Funds as recipient of the gifts made in his memory.   Contact Bert for details or to have your donation invoiced to your Rotary account.  GET WELL WISHES to Rotarian Doug McLaughlin who recently had hip replacement surgery and to Rotarian Marsha Bornt who is in Florida having additional back surgery. MONTREAL, CANADA….for those attending the Rotary International Convention June 20-23, District 7390 has contracted a charter coach to transport you to Montreal, leaving 6/18 and returning 6/24.   PDG Tom Davis will be organizing a dinner on June 22.  For more details, contact Melissa Bruck in the District office (office@rotary7390.org or 854-7842.  CONGRATULATIONS to Youth Exchange Inbound Sebastian Chiriloae (Romania) who represented York Country Day Scholl at the YAIAA Class AA Singles quarterfinal, where he lost to Delone Catholic’s Ben Nace. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY to Rotarian Jody Keller and husband Jake, upon the death of Jake’s mother, Margaret W. Keller of Spry, at age 91.   CONGRATULATIONS to Phillip Jefferies and Takiyah Smith, Students of the Month from York Adams Academy (formerly York County High School), who will be honored at today’s meeting. ROTARY STUDENT LOAN APPLICATIONS are available from the Rotary office or on the website (www.yorkrotary.org).  Students who are residents of York county or who have graduated from a York County High School are eligible to apply for up to $3000 for the 2010-11 academic year to pursue their post secondary educational goals. For more information, contact Bert in the Club office.  (848-1370).   The Program Committee will be meeting in May to begin scheduling speakers for July-December 2010.  If you wish to suggest a program or speaker to be considered, please send details by May 30 to Brad Jacobs or Bert. BOOK NOOK BONANZA 2010 VOLUNTEERS to scoop delicious ice cream needed for June 25-27 in 2-3 hour shifts.  Contact Bert to volunteer or use the sign up sheet on the tables at today’s meeting or contact Bert.   MAY 17 is the Rotary/WGAL TV 8 Teacher Impact Awards dinner at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel.  Reservations required and form is available online at www.rotary7390.org or from Bert.   HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    May 12     George Waldner and Fred Cluck May 13     Don Bishop May 15     Bob Etzweiler and Andrea Marceca Strong May 16     Mike Bowser, Patti Stirk and Jim Zarfoss May 17     Don Dellinger President:  Michele M. Baker   President-Elect: Robert A. Bowen Secretary / Treasurer: Robert M. Davis Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Dave Freeman, Henry Nixon, Carolyn Schaefer, Walt Tilley, Sara Austin, Bill Holly, John Klinedinst, Bill Meals

Thursday, April 29, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for May 5, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, May 5, 2010          Place:  The Altland House White Rose Room - Fairgrounds Program:  This year The York County Chamber Business & Technology Expo celebrates 30 years of face-to-face business networking with other exhibitors, businesspeople and potential customers. The Expo will attract over 2,500 businesspeople throughout York County and it has become the largest business-to-business Expo in South Central PA. The Expo offers a wide variety of special events throughout the day to provide valuable networking and educational opportunities. Expo Chair (Rotarian) Jon Toy will tell us about some of the special events.  We will adjourn earlier than usual to allow time for members to attend the Expo for FREE, compliments of the Chamber.  GUESTS must be pre-registered with Bert by Tuesday noon.   Menu: Chefs Choice of Entres, Vegetable, Salads, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert Buffet     Invocation                  Registration                        Cashier                         Visitor Introductions Guy Dunham               Chuck Long                          Bob Freed                     Bill Read  Greeters                     Badge Boards                    Meeting Host              Sergeant at Arms None- OFFSITE          None – OFFSITE                 None – OFFSITE           None – OFFSITE                                                                                   Meeting Support          Opening Song                                                                                   Horace Keesey              Aaron Jacobs                                                                                   Art Kahley                                                                                                              ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    THANK YOU to Rotarians John Lewis and Michael Black at DOCEO, who provided a new copier to the club at a discounted price.  Thanks for the in-kind support to the club office.  MEMORIAL DONATIONS for Rotarian Jim Burg may be made payable to The Rotary Club of York and in the near future, his family will select one of our 501(c)3 Charitable Funds as recipient of the gifts made in his memory.   Contact Bert for details.  YORK ROTARY STUDENT LOAN APPLICATIONS are available from the Rotary office or on the website (www.yorkrotary.org).  Students who are residents of York county or who have graduated from a York County High School are eligible to apply for up to $3000 for the 2010-11 academic year to pursue their post secondary educational goals. For more information, contact Bert in the Club office.  (848-1370).  PPE TIP OF THE MONTH:  Use refillable pens.  The number of pens disposed of each year, if placed end to end, would stretch for 150,000 miles.   MARK YOUR CALENDAR for Isaac’s Community Night to support the Educational/Vocational Guidance Committee’s activities with William Penn JROTC on Sun., June 6 from 5 – 9PM.  Get required form from Bert. The Program Committee will be meeting in May to begin scheduling speakers for July-December 2010.  If you wish to suggest a program or speaker to be considered, please send details to Brad Jacobs or Bert. The Board of Directors accepted, with regret, the resignations of Ellen Cruse, Art Dauberman and Greg Maust at their meeting on April 21st.   BOOK NOOK BONANZA 2010 VOLUNTEERS needed to scoop delicious ice cream needed for June 25-27 in 2-3 hour shifts.  Contact Bert to volunteer or use the sign up sheet on the tables at today’s meeting or contact Bert.    FORE!    The District Golf Challenge will be hosted by our club and held at Regents Glen Country Club on Wednesday, August 4th.  Lunch at 11:00am and shotgun start at 12:30.  Cost is $80 per player.  MARK your calendar and keep the District trophy in YORK!! At last week's Rotary meeting, we heard about the Economic Importance of Libraries from David Offensend, Chief Operating Officer, New York Public Libraries. There is a short clip of David's presentation on Facebook. Also posted are video clips from the Group Study Exchange team from Denmark and Lithuania by team leader, Peter Rastrup, with most of the team standing behind him, Students of the Month Stefany Laun, who made us aware of juvenile arthritis and Matthew Thompson, who discussed the process of education on April 14th.  The GSE Teams have blogs where you can follow their travels:  follow the Inbound Team from Denmark & Lithuania at: http://gsepa2010.blogspot.com and to follow the USA team in Denmark/Lithuania, go to http://7390gse2010.blogspot.com Rotarian Jack Sommer will be presented with the Legion of Honor Membership in the Chapel of the Four Chaplains breakfast on Wednesday, May 12 at 7:30am at the Yorktowne Hotel.  For details or reservations, please contact Gordon Freireich.  Congratulations, Jack!!  ROTARY-WGALTV8 Teacher Impact Awards dinner will be held on Monday, May 17 at 6:00 PM.  Deadline to make reservations is Monday, May 10th.   Go to www.rotary7390.org or see Bert for reservation form & details.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    May 7     Kim Graffin May 8     Andy Mears May 9     Mark Woodbury and Jim Sponaugle President:  Michele M. Baker   President-Elect: Robert A. Bowen Secretary / Treasurer: Robert M. Davis Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Dave Freeman, Henry Nixon, Carolyn Schaefer, Walt Tilley, Sara Austin, Bill Holly, John Klinedinst, Bill Meals

Friday, April 23, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for April 28, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, April 28, 2010      Place:  The Yorktowne Hotel      Program:  Our speaker today will be Dr. Ray Norman,  Academic Dean of the School of Mathematics, Engineering & Business at Messiah College.    He has more than 15 years of professional experience in Irrigation Water Management and worked/resided in Niger, Ghana, Oman, Nigeria and other countries as part of his work to provide clean drinking water to those without. Dr. Norman is a consultant to World Vision International, and continues his research initiatives in irrigation, water management, and sustainable development disciplines.  His presentation today will focus on his mission work.  Dr. Norman will be introduced by Rotarian (Dr.) Bob Davis.  Menu: Roast Porkloin, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit, Salads, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert Buffet     Invocation                  Registration                        Cashier                         Visitor Introductions Paddy Rooney            Rob Bowen                           Glenn Peffer                  Jim Poland Greeters                     Badge Boards                    Meeting Host              Sergeant at Arms Rich Randall                Jeff Poet                               Jean Ream                    Carolyn Warman Mike King                     David Polk                                        Dick Pugh                            Meeting Support          Opening Song                                     Gerry Patnode                      Chuck Long                    Ron  Ehrhart                                                                                   Alycia Meile                                                                                                              ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    MEMORIAL DONATIONS for Rotarian Jim Burg may be made payable to The Rotary Club of York and in the near future, his family will select one of our 501(c)3 Charitable Funds as recipient of the gifts made in his memory.   Contact Bert for details.  YORK ROTARY STUDENT LOAN APPLICATIONS are available from the Rotary office or on the website (www.yorkrotary.org).  Students who are residents of York county or who have graduated from a York County High School are eligible to apply for up to $3000 for the 2010-11 academic year to pursue their post secondary educational goals. For more information, contact Bert in the Club office.  (848-1370).  The Club meeting on May 5 will be held OFFSITE at the York Fairgrounds/Expo Center in the Altland House White Rose room.  Following a brief meeting with remarks about the York County Chamber of Commerce’s BUSINESS EXPO, club members and guests are invited to attend the EXPO at no cost.  MEETING GUESTS should be pre-registered with Bert by Monday, May 3 so the EXPO passes can be prepared in advance.  The GSE Teams have blogs where you can follow their travels:  follow the Inbound Team from Denmark & Lithuania at: http://gsepa2010.blogspot.com and to follow the USA team in Denmark/Lithuania, go to http://7390gse2010.blogspot.com CONGRATULATIONS to Rotarians John Toy (Volunteer of the Yea) and Amy Borgiel,(Ambassador of the Year) who will receive these SPIRIT OF YORK AWARDS from the York Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, April 28th at the Economics Club Breakfast. Student Musician MARIA HOUCK from William Penn High School will perform “Cantabile et Presto; Movement 1” on the flute for our enjoyment at today’s meeting.   The YOUTH LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE will be honoring Evelean Clay from Penn State York and Jamie Calamis from York College of PA with a Rotary Service Award at today’s meeting. Rotarian Jack Sommer will be presented with the Legion of Honor Membership in the Chapel of the Four Chaplains breakfast on Wednesday, May 12 at 7:30am at the Yorktowne Hotel.  For details or reservations, please contact Gordon Freireich.  Congratulations, Jack!!  ROTARY-WGALTV8 Teacher Impact Awards dinner will be held on Monday, May 17 at 6:00 PM.  Deadline to make reservations is Monday, May 10th.   Go to www.rotary7390.org or see Bert for reservation form & details.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    April 30   Bill Hartman May 1     Bryan Tate May 3     Jane Davis President:  Michele M. Baker   President-Elect: Robert A. Bowen Secretary / Treasurer: Robert M. Davis Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Dave Freeman, Henry Nixon, Carolyn Schaefer, Walt Tilley, Sara Austin, Bill Holly, John Klinedinst, Bill Meals

Thursday, April 15, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for April 21, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, April 21, 2010      Place:  The Yorktowne Hotel      Program:  As Rotarians we know and love Martin Library and our excellent York County Library System.  Libraries are serving more people than ever, but are also facing severe economic challenges.   National Library Week is celebrated in April, and David Offensend, Chief Operating Officer of the New York Public Library will be addressing the economic importance of libraries.   Dave earned a B.A. from Princeton's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs in 1975. He spent 27 years in the investment banking business before leaving to pursue a second career in public service. He also has used his career skills to help numerous nonprofits. A trustee of Princeton University, he also has used his career skills and dedication to community to help numerous nonprofits.   Dave will be introduced by his Princeton classmate, Tom Donley.   Menu: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Fruit, Salads, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert Buffet     Invocation                  Registration                        Cashier                         Visitor Introductions David Lovelace           Sara Austin                            Greg Knox                     Tony Pantano Greeters                     Badge Boards                    Meeting Host              Sergeant at Arms Laura Bankos-Kury     Gerry Patnode                      Andy Rawicz                  Chuck Long         Jack Ulrich                   Rich Randall                                      Bill Parks                             Meeting Support          Opening Song                                     Glenn Peffer                         Henry Kirkpatrick             PDG Dick Brownres                                                                                   Bill Holly                                                                                                                     ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY to the family of Rotarian Jim Burg, who passed away on Monday, April 6th , just 5 days before his 88th birthday.  Jim was a member of this club for almost 42 years and had 28 consecutive years of perfect attendance.  He was a multiple Paul Harris Fellow.  Jim will be sadly missed. Jim's daughter, Kathy Burg Cookerly, is an active member of the Indianapolis, IN Rotary Club.  CONGRATULATIONS to Rotarian Dave Hoffman and wife Robin, upon the birth of their first grandchild, Jackson, to their daughter, Emily and her husband Jonathan, on April 2nd.   SAVE THE DATE – for the annual Rotary GOLF & TENNIS OUTING on Monday, September 13, 2010 at the Country Club of York.  Golf, Tennis, Dinner and Silent Auction…….all to support the club’s committee activities which provide much needed programs for the youth of our community. CONGRATULATIONS to Rotarian Scott Butcher whose newest book “Tombstone: Relive the Gunfight at the OK Corral” was recently published.  His book includes the story of the gunfight, a reenactment and 100 color photographs of the town of Tombstone, AZ.  Scott is also the author of 3 other historical books.  CONGRATULATIONS to Rotarian Ashlee Etzweiler who was honored at the JROTC Military Ball on April 9th with the Outstanding Citizen Award for her participation in the community with a focus on the youth, including the William Penn JROTC program.  TODAY, APRIL 15….a date we all remember......is ALSO the last date to register to attend the District Conference in Gettysburg on April 22-25.   Go to www.rotary7390.org for details and to sign up.  Counts as a makeup credit! And make sure to stop by the club’s table promoting the trip to Israel (Oct. 10-20, 2010), coordinated by Rotarian Elliott Weinstein in partnership with the York Jewish Community Center.  APRIL 17 - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Continuing with their project to "Restore the Canopy to York"  the Preserve Planet Earth Committee will be planting more flowering and city-friendly  trees in inner-city York on Saturday, April 17th.   To help, contact Al Sykes, Chair of the PPE Committee. APRIL 20 – Rotarians Networking at UTZ in Hanover.  Carpooling will be arranged for the noon luncheon and tour.  Contact John Klinedinst (846-4805)or Bert (848-1370) to sign up – limited to 23.  The GSE Teams have blogs where you can follow their travels:  follow the Inbound Team from Denmark & Lithuania at: http://gsepa2010.blogspot.com and to follow the USA team in Denmark/Lithuania, go to http://7390gse2010.blogspot.com As a follow up to the program on January 20th by  Anne Beiler,  two Japanese businessmen signed a franchise agreement to bring the Lancaster-based Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Inc. to their country.  They plan to open 82 of the stores during the next five years.  With this agreement, Auntie Anne’s will have a presence in 23 countries.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    April 22     Bob Woods April 23     Hal Carney       April 26     Lydia Flinchbaugh, George Long and Bill Ludwig April 27     Richard Konkel   President:  Michele M. Baker   President-Elect: Robert A. Bowen Secretary / Treasurer: Robert M. Davis Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Dave Freeman, Henry Nixon, Carolyn Schaefer, Walt Tilley, Sara Austin, Bill Holly, John Klinedinst, Bill Meals    President:  Michele M. Baker   President-Elect: Robert A. Bowen Secretary / Treasurer: Robert M. Davis Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Dave Freeman, Henry Nixon, Carolyn Schaefer, Walt Tilley, Sara Austin, Bill Holly, John Klinedinst, Bill Meals

Thursday, April 08, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for April 14, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, April 14, 2010      Place:  The Yorktowne Hotel      Program:  The program today will be given by the Group Study Exchange Team from Denmark & Lithuania.  The seven member team from District 1460 is led by Rotarian Peter Rastrup, with team members Claus Damkjaer, Kestas Duoba, Dalia Kacenauskaite, Viktorija Kaltanaite, Maj Rotne, and Hanna Steffensen.  After arriving at HIA on April 10, the team will begin to learn about the culture, customs and people of District 7390, before departing for home on May 15.  This program is funded by your donations to The Rotary Foundation, to help spread goodwill and understanding around the world.        Menu: Roast Turkey, Filling, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit, Salads, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert Buffet   Invocation                  Registration                        Cashier                         Visitor Introductions Chuck Long                 Karen McCormack               Gary Graham                 Kate Orban  Greeters                     Badge Boards                    Meeting Host              Sergeant at Arms Jake Romig                 Marion Oberdick                   Dick Pugh                      Alycia Reiten   Sean Kenny                John Olkowski                                     T. J. Ostrom                          Meeting Support         Opening Song                                     Cres Ottemiller                      Jean Ream                    Bryan Tate                                                                                    Karla Heberlig                                                                                                                                                                                                   ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    CARD SHOWER - Rotarian Jim Burg will celebrate his 88th birthday on April 11.  If you can, please help us SHOWER him with cards by sending him a birthday card.  Home address is 39 N. Marshall St., York 17402.  Thank you for remembering Jim.   CONGRATULATIONS to Rotarian John Luciani and wife, Ann, for being named the York County Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year. First Capital Engineering was founded in 1994 and does commercial, industrial, and residential engineering, along with having a great reputation for their good work in the community by the entire staff. CONGRATULATIONS to Rotarian Dick Sloan, Chair of the Family Medicine Department at York Hospital.  The Central Penn Parent Magazine, which gives the healthcare heroes Awards, selected the York Hospital Family Medicine Residency program to receive the Education Hero Award, for training residents to become excellent doctors and for incorporating new methods of teach.  Volunteers are needed to help at the ENVIROTHON on Wed. May 5 (5th & 6th grades) and Thur. May 11 (3rd & 4th graders) from 9AM to 1PM, rain or shine.  Contact Al Sykes at 880-1261 or (asykes@packagingcorp.com for details or to volunteer.  Counts as a makeup too!!  Please use this link http://www.rotary7390.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=PHWEq7ntXGg%3d&tabid=113 (if the link does not work, please copy & paste into your web browser, or go to www.rotary7390.org and click district newsletter) to view the April Governor’s newsletter! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Continuing with their project to "Restore the Canopy to York"  the Preserve Planet Earth Committee will be planting more flowering and city-friendly  trees in inner-city York on Saturday, April 17th.   To help, contact Al Sykes, Chair of the Preserve Planet Earth Committee. The Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center is holding their 15th Birthday Gala Dinner Dance on Saturday, April 17, 2010.  DG Connie, along with Rotarians Mike King, Jane Schussler, and Kim Walsh-Phillips, Byrnes HEC President C. T. O’Donnell (who is joining the club on April 14), honorary club member Susie Byrnes, and former York Rotarian Sam Bressi, will be putting on their dancing shoes to raise the roof along with funds for the center’s programs!! If you wish to vote for the dancers or attend the event, contact Bert or go to www.byrneshec.com for details.    The 2010 District Golf Challenge, hosted by this club,  will be held on Wednesday, August 4 at Regents Glen Country Club.  Go to www.rotary7390.org for more details and to sign up!!  Cost is $85 including golf, cart, range balls, box lunch and awards.   APRIL 15….a date we all know….is ALSO the last date to register to attend the District Conference in Gettysburg on April 22-25.   Go to www.rotary7390.org for details and to sign up.  Counts as a makeup credit! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    April 17     Mike Summers and Bob Reilly April 18     Steve Merrick April 19     Kate Orban April 20     Bob Lukas, Joan Mummert and Frank Countess April 21     Don Warner and Steve Harrison President:  Michele M. Baker   President-Elect: Robert A. Bowen Secretary / Treasurer: Robert M. Davis Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Dave Freeman, Henry Nixon, Carolyn Schaefer, Walt Tilley, Sara Austin, Bill Holly, John Klinedinst, Bill Meals

Thursday, April 01, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for April 7, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, April 7, 2010      Place:  OFFSITE at The Valencia Ballroom                                              Program:  The Rotary Club of York will present the Annual York Pride Program, featuring gifted youth from York County.  Rotarians are always dazzled by the performances of these young people.  This year’s program includes a wide range of talents, including vocal and instrumental favorites, popular dance, and a very creative art presentation.  Make reservations for any family and friends in advance.  They will be so pleased to join you for this special program.  The Treble Clef quartet will perform as you arrive…so come and enjoy some of the most talented students in our community!.  Pre-register your guests with Bert by Monday, April 5.       Menu: Chef’s Selected Buffet to include Salad, Two Entrees, Vegetable, Starch, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert Buffet   Invocation                  Registration                        Cashier                         Visitor Introductions David Hogg                 Chuck Long                           Bob Cox                         Henry Nixon Greeters                     Badge Boards                    Meeting Host              Sergeant at Arms None - OFFSITE         None - OFFSITE                  Jim Poland                     Bruce Bankenstein     Meeting Support         Opening Song Frank Reed                    Deb Harrison   Mike Anstine                                                                                                                                                                                                   ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    FACEBOOK VIDEO CLIP:  On Wednesday, March 31,  we were EDUCATED on three alternative ways of teaching our youth. See a clip of Pastor Patrick Rooney's introduction of today's program and learn about the first school in York on the club’s FACEBOOK PAGE.  Don’t know how to find us? Just go to www.facebook.com; sign-up or log-in if already a Facebook member; enter “Rotary Club of York” in the search box and our club’s fan page will pop-up. Then you just click “become a fan”. Afterward, you will get a notice of all of our special announcements and updates as they are posted. CONGRATULATIONS to Rotarian Jack Shorb and wife Kitty, whose son, Dr. Andrew Shorb and wife Alyssa, had a son, Bryce Andrew Shorb, born on March 17th.  GET WELL WISHES to Rotarian Lennis Pyers who was recently hospitalized.  Contact the Rotary office for the address to send him a card.  CONGRATULATIONS to (Honorary) Rotarian Susan P. Byrnes (Byrnes HEC), former Rotarian Sally Dixon (Memorial Hospital),  and Ann Luciani (First Capital Engineering), wife of Rotarian John Luciani, who were selected by Central Penn Business Journal for the 25 Women of Influence award…Influential women leaders who have a solid reputation based on their experience, integrity and leadership, and have a proven track record of accomplishments.   The recognition dinner will be held on May 10 at the Hilton Harrisburg.   ents!! CONGRATULATIONS to Rotarian Scott Butcher whose son Jonathan was selected as this year’s York Ambassador for the “March for Babies” on May 2.  Jonathan is thriving after being born prematurely in 2007, weighing just 1 lb 3 oz.  Proud mom is former East York Rotarian Debbie Butcher. Jonathan is also the grandson of York Rotarian Don Butcher.  PPE TIP OF THE MONTH:  Lose the Liner – pitch the plastic liners for your shower.  PVC plastic waste amounts to 1.23 million tons per year and none of it is recyclable.   APRIL 3 (Saturday) is the Trout Fishing derby at Kiwanis Lake from 8AM –noon for 300-500 kids ages 6 – 15. Rotarians are invited to attend….or volunteer to bait hooks and other duties.  Contact Tom Landis at tlandis@yorkcity.org for more details or to volunteer.   The “Kids Hooked On Fishing” program was a 2008-09 York Rotary Charitable Endowment Fund Grant recipient.  Volunteers are needed to help at the ENVIROTHON on Wed. May 5 (5th & 6th grades) and Thur. May 11 (3rd & 4th graders) from 9AM to 1PM, rain or shine.  Contact Al Sykes at 880-1261 or (asykes@packagingcorp.com for details or to volunteer.  Counts as a makeup too!!  Applications for the Rotary Student Educational Loan Program are available from the Rotary Club website (www.yorkrotary.org) or by contacting the Rotary Club office (848-1370).   Loans are granted up to $3000 per academic year for undergraduate studies to all residents of York County and graduates of York County High Schools.  Deadline to apply is May 31.   HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    April 9     Ron Hershner April 11   Jim Burg and Matt O’Brien  President:  Michele M. Baker   President-Elect: Robert A. Bowen Secretary / Treasurer: Robert M. Davis Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Dave Freeman, Henry Nixon, Carolyn Schaefer, Walt Tilley, Sara Austin, Bill Holly, John Klinedinst, Bill Meals

Thursday, March 25, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for March 31, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, March 31, 2010      Place: The Yorktowne Hotel                                              Program:  Our program today will be a panel discussion about exciting alternative models for educating our youth in the community.  Speakers will be (Rotarian) Traci Foster, co-founder and head of Logos Academy, Jacquie Martino (Head of School/CEO) and Newton Miller (School Principal) for Crispus Attucks, and Dr. Denny Baughman (Co-chair of the YorkCounts Educational Opportunities Committee) for the York Academy Regional Charter School.     Menu: Flank Steak, Fingerling Potatoes, Vegetables, Salads, Fruit, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert   Invocation                  Registration                        Cashier                         Visitor Introductions Gordon Freireich         Rob Bowen                          Roger Calabretta           George Moore  Greeters                     Badge Boards                    Meeting Host              Sergeant at Arms Steve Harrison             Larry Miller                            Glenn Peffer                  Karla Heberlig John Klinedinst            Roger Miller                                         Sharon Miller                          Meeting Support         Opening Song                                     Tammi Morris                        Horace Keesey               George Trout                                                                                    Art Kahley                                                                                                                                                                ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    Rotary went back in time at the meeting of 3/24 to learn about General Jacob Devers. Rich Robinson was entertaining and informative as he enlightened us about this General who hailed from York, PA. See the video clip on the club’s FACEBOOK PAGE.  Don’t know how to find us? Just go to www.facebook.com; sign-up or log-in if already a Facebook member; enter “Rotary Club of York” in the search box and our club’s fan page will pop-up. Then you just click “become a fan”. Afterward, you will get a notice of all of our special announcements and updates as they are posted. CONGRATULATIONS to Rotarian Kim Walsh-Phillips and husband, Ian, who will welcome the birth of a daughter (Isabella Sarah) this summer.   Best wishes to the soon-to-be parents!! MARCH 30 is the “Community Night at Isaac’s” to benefit the Red Lion-Dallastown Rotary Club.  Get the required donation form from Bert to have your dinner support their community projects. MARCH 30 also begins PASSOVER and we wish our Jewish members and friends a Blessed holiday.  Passover is an 8-day holiday to recall the exodus of the Jews from Egypt about 3300 years ago.  Traditions include eating of matzah (unleavened break) and conducting family seders, a ceremonial meal.  MARCH 31 is the deadline for high school seniors to apply for the ROTARY EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS.  Application is available online at www.yorkrotary.org or from the Rotary Club office.  Relatives of club members ARE eligible to apply.    Contact Bert at 848-1370 or bert@yorkrotary.org for more details.  MARCH 31 is also the deadline to register for the District Conference in Gettysburg without paying the registration fee.   Play GOLF on Thursday at THE LINKS for only $85 including lunch,  attend Friday and/or Saturday presentations and dinners to learn about Rotary, our District activities and meet other Rotarians from District 7620 (Washington DC area).   Go to www.rotary7390.org or see Bert for information.  APRIL 3 (Saturday) is the Trout Fishing derby at Kiwanis Lake from 8AM –noon for 300-500 kids ages 6 to 15. Rotarians are invited to attend….or volunteer to bait hooks and other duties.  Contact Tom Landis at tlandis@yorkcity.org for more details or to volunteer.   The “Kids Hooked On Fishing” program was a 2008-09 York Rotary Charitable Endowment Fund Grant recipient.  REMEMBER THERMAL the HAWK, at the meeting on Feb. 17th as part of Kim Young’s ENVIROTHON presentation?   Volunteers are needed for Wed. May 5 (5th & 6th grades) and Thur. May 11 (3rd & 4th graders) from 9Am to 1PM, rain or shine.  Contact Al Sykes at (asykes@packagingcorp.com or 880-1261 for details or to volunteer.  Counts as a makeup too!!  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.   If you know of an unemployed professional who could benefit from a Career Networking opportunity,   contact Committee Chair Carolyn Schaefer (cschaefer@yorktraditionsbank.com ) for information.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    April 3     Roger Miller April 6     Henry Nixon and Jean Ream April 7     Lyn Bergdoll and Jack Sommer President:  Michele M. Baker   President-Elect: Robert A. Bowen Secretary / Treasurer: Robert M. Davis Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Dave Freeman, Henry Nixon, Carolyn Schaefer, Walt Tilley, Sara Austin, Bill Holly, John Klinedinst, Bill Meals

Thursday, March 18, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for March 24, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, March 24, 2010      Place: The Yorktowne Hotel                                              Program:  Our speaker today will be Ed Hottle, the first head football coach at Stevenson University (MD), which has been recognized as one of America’s “Top Up-and-Coming Schools” and “Great Schools, Great Prices” in U. S. News & World Report’s newly released 2010 edition of “America’s Best Colleges”.   Known as a program-builder, Hottle describes himself as "a firm believer in the fundamentals, discipline, and positive attitude" while focusing on "relentless recruiting and retention." These skills will be essential as he works to establish Stevenson's program by recruiting student athletes for a developmental season to start in fall 2010 with the plan of beginning intercollegiate competition in fall 2011. Hottle previously served as the head football coach and Assistant Athletic Director at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. During his tenure, Gallaudet's athletic programs experienced tremendous growth. He is deeply committed to the NCAA Division III ethic as demonstrated by his student-athletes' academic performances. Each year during his tenure, the Bison raised their overall team grade point average.  In 2009, he was selected by his peers as the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) Coach of the Year after leading Gallaudet to a 6-4 record and a second-place finish.  Sign language interpretation will be provided by Chuck Snyder Menu: Roast Porkloin, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Salads, Fruit, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert    Invocation                  Registration                        Cashier                         Visitor Introductions Guy Dunham               Sara Austin                           Jeff Astrachan               Rick Merluzzi Greeters                     Badge Boards                    Meeting Host              Sergeant at Arms Diana Izurieta              John Luciani                         Andy Rawicz                  Jeff Hammel      (Ecuador)                    Chris Menges Sebastian Chiriloae     Diane Merino                       Meeting Support         Opening Song (Romania)                   Steve Merrick                       Chuck Long                   Aaron Jacobs                                                                                  Alycia Meile                                                 ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    CONGRATULATIONS to Rotarian Jack Sommer who will be presented with the Legion of Honor Membership in the Chapel of the Four Chaplains at the annual Prayer Breakfast on May 12, hosted by the York County Council of Churches.   The CEF Raffle drawing will be held today.  For every $10 donated,  the member’s name goes in the drawing.  Prizes include tickets to The Strand, overnight stay at Homewood Suites, Lunch at Blue Moon Restaurant, and a York Revolution game (donated by Logos Academy).  ROTARY EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP applications for High School Seniors are available online at www.yorkrotary.org and are due to the Club office by March 31.  Contact Bert at 848-1370 or bert@yorkrotary.org for more details.  Students of the Month from William Penn High School will be recognized at the meeting today.  Junior Achievement is a Rotary District project and all Rotarians are invited to attend JA’s “A Global Tasting” on Saturday, April 24th, to sample wines from around the world, paired with complementary foods.  Contact Rotarian/JA Executive Tom Russell for details.  Deadline for reservations is April 16th.  Health Care Reform 2.0 – that was the topic at the March 10th Rotary meeting with speaker Bob Baum, Chairman of the Board for Highmark Blue Shield. Check out a short clip of the presentation at the Rotary Club of York’s Facebook page. Sign up to be a Rotary Club of York fan on Facebook. Don’t know how to find us? Just go to www.facebook.com; sign-up or log-in if already a Facebook member; enter “Rotary Club of York” in the search box and our club’s fan page will pop-up. Then you just click “become a fan”. Afterward, you will get a notice of all of our special announcements and updates as they are posted. A Trout Fishing derby will be held at Kiwanis Lake on Saturday, April 3 from 8AM –noon for 300-500 kids ages 6 – 15. Rotarians are invited to attend….or volunteer to bait hooks and other duties.  Contact Tom Landis at tlandis@yorkcity.org for more details or to volunteer.   The “Kids Hooked On Fishing” program was a 2008-09 York Rotary Charitable Endowment Fund Grant recipient.  Rotary District 7390 Teach Impact Awards program had 260 entries this year, describing some of the finest teachers in our seven-county area.  The top five honorees were: Nora LeVan (Central Dauphin HS), Patrick Good (Dallastown HS), Jennifer Rogosky (Elmwood Elementary; Mechbg), Jim Delaney (Manheim Twp HS), and David Bowman (New Oxford Middle School; Conewago Valley).  The banquet will be held on Monday, May 17 at 6PM at the Harrisburg-Hershey Sheraton Hotel.  Cost is $42.  For reservations, contact the Rotary office.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    Mar 26     Steve Mangold Mar 28     George Trout    President:  Michele M. Baker   President-Elect: Robert A. Bowen Secretary / Treasurer: Robert M. Davis Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Dave Freeman, Henry Nixon, Carolyn Schaefer, Walt Tilley, Sara Austin, Bill Holly, John Klinedinst, Bill Meals

Thursday, March 11, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for March 17, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, March 17, 2010      Place: The Yorktowne Hotel                                              Program:  The year 2010 marks the 20th year of the Farm & Natural Lands Trust's efforts to preserve critical agricultural and environmental lands in York County.  This exciting presentation will cover what we’ve done, how we do it, what we’re up to in the future and how our efforts affect citizens and businesses in the area.  It won’t be boring!  FNLT board president Dave Davidson, FNLT legal counsel Tim Bupp, and executive director (Rotarian) Sean Kenny will bring a humorous and informative approach to how FNLT accomplishes the mission of preserving our farm and natural lands for future generations.  With over 80 properties totaling close to 8,000 acres, chances are you’re enjoying the benefits of land preservation and you don’t even know it! Menu: Burgundy Beef Tips, Egg Noodles, Vegetables, Salads, Fruit, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert    Invocation                  Registration                        Cashier                         Visitor Introductions David Danneberger     Lennis Pyers                        Julie Aiken                     David Lovelace  Greeters                     Badge Boards                    Meeting Host              Sergeant at Arms Bill Ludwig                   Todd Lord                             Dick Pugh                      Jus Eigenrauch Ben McGlaughlin         John Luciani                                       Bob Lukas                           Meeting Support         Opening Song                                     John Lutz                             Bill Holly                           Ron Ehrhart                                                                                           Henry Kirkpatrick                                                                                                                                                                  ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    Please use this link http://www.rotary7390.org/Portals/0/March%202010%20Newsletter.pdf to view the March Governor’s newsletter! The Board of Directors approved the new member proposal of C. T. O’Donnell (President & CEO; Byrnes HEC) proposed by Jane Schussler, for membership.  If no written objections are received within 7 days of the date of this publication, he will be inducted into the club on March 17th.  The District 7390 Golf Challenge will be held Wednesday, August 4 at Regents Glen Country Club with lunch at 11:30 and tee-off at 12:30.   $80 fee includes golf, range balls, cart and lunch and awards.  Contact Bert to sign up your 4-some.  All Rotarians are welcome!!! ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP applications for High School Seniors are available online at www.yorkrotary.org and are due to the Club office by March 31.  Contact Bert at 848-1370 or bert@yorkrotary.org for more details.   Our Club will be presenting our Annual Rotary Club of York “Community Support” Award to Cadet SGT First Class Angelica Day at the Valencia Ballroom on April 9th.  Please join the members of our Club, esteemed Armed Forces retirees, active duty personnel, community leaders, and educators at the ANNUAL JROTC MILITARY BALL to recognize and encourage the leadership and self-improvement efforts of the student members of the BEARCAT BATTALION of William Penn High School. Your presence will mean a great deal to these York City School District students and is a wonderful way to support the work of your Rotary Club!  If you can’t attend, please consider sponsoring tickets for cadets who may not be able to afford to attend.  You may also make donations directly to specifically support the William Penn High School’s JROTC leadership skills programs.  RSVP by March 30th to Ashlee Etzweiler at ADoll0215@msn.com or to Jim Anderson, III at  JHA3@couplingcorp.com or Jim Poland at JimPoland@JimPoland.com    This year’s District Conference will be held  in Gettysburg, PA on April 22-25, 2010 with Washington, DC District 7620 and is a “not to miss” event.  No registration fee if signed up by March 31. Highlights include:      Actress MIA FARROW, who is a polio survivor and active participant with Rotary and UNICEF          Past RI President Richard King, and      Dr. Jim Withers with his “Street Medicine” stories of treating the homeless on the streets of Pittsburgh and      Kurt Moses, one of the few living holocaust survivors and       Golf at “The Links” and a Tennis Tournament at Gettysburg College are also available.  See the District website at www.rotary7390.org or Bert for details. The Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship Program is the largest private scholarship plan in the world for students to study abroad with up to $26,000 awarded for expenses.  Information for the 2011-12 academic year is available at www.rotary.org or by contacting PDG Ben Hoover, District Chair.  (bahii@comcast.net). Applications are due to Joel Rodney, York Club Chair, by April 1st.  Rotary Peace Fellowships - Rotary is seeking non-Rotarian professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of peace building, conflict resolution, and mediation to study for a master’s degree or short-term certificate at one of six Rotary Centers around the world.  For more information, go to www.rotary.org/Rotarycenters or contact Bert.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    Mar 20     Susan Crawford Mar 22     Randy Freedman Mar 23     Bobbi Cavanaugh  President:  Michele M. Baker   President-Elect: Robert A. Bowen Secretary / Treasurer: Robert M. Davis Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Dave Freeman, Henry Nixon, Carolyn Schaefer, Walt Tilley, Sara Austin, Bill Holly, John Klinedinst, Bill Meals

Thursday, March 04, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for March 10, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, March 10, 2010      Place: The Yorktowne Hotel                                              Program:  Today’s speaker is J. Robert Baum, Chairman of the Board at Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.   Baum has also been Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland since 1999 and Director of Entrepreneurship Research since 2006.  He was also Director of Academic Programs in Entrepreneurship.  Over 35 years, Baum founded three companies (uniform manufacturing, software development, and chandelier manufacturing) and created two rollups (wood products and uniform rental).  He completed the sale of his last of company in 1999 and is a private equity investor in 5 small businesses. At Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (18,000 employees), Dr. Baum is Chairman of the Board and a member of the executive, investment, and compensation committees.  Baum has been a member of the board of directors of Hanover Lantern, Inc. (sold), Say Plastics, Lancet Capital Partners, Commonwealth Communications (WHP TV and Telegraph Press) (sold), United Concordia Dental Insurance, Ampersand Software, Inc. (sold), and York General Graphics.   Dr. Baum is a graduate of Lehigh University,  Northwestern University, the University of Maryland .  His topic for today’s presentation is Healthcare Reform 2.0.   Menu: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Salads, Fruit, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert    Invocation                  Registration                        Cashier                         Visitor Introductions Joe Culver                   Karen McCormack               Dick Pugh                      Denny Lankford  Greeters                     Badge Boards                    Meeting Host              Sergeant at Arms John Olkowski             Rowland Leedy                    Jim Poland                     Bruce Bankenstein Hank Christ                 Kevin Lenkner                                     Dan Kravitz                          Meeting Support         Opening Song                                     Matt Leininger                      Jean Ream                     PDG Dick Brown                                                                                   Karla Heberlig                                                                                                                                                                  ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    The Board of Directors approved the new member proposal of C. T. O’Donnell (President & CEO; Byrnes HEC) proposed by Jane Schussler, for membership.  If no written objections are received within 7 days of the date of this publication, he will be inducted into the club on March 17th.  ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP applications for High School Seniors are available online at www.yorkrotary.org and are due to the Club office by March 31.  Contact Bert at 848-1370 or bert@yorkrotary.org for more details.  CONGRATULATIONS to Rotarians Jeff Myers and Stephanie Seaton, who were selected by the York County Community Foundation as 2010 York Federal Fellows.  They receive a grant to complete professional and personal leadership development in the upcoming year.  AND…..CONGRATULATIONS to Rotarian Amy Borgiel who will serve as a member of the York County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The Rotary Club of York North is in need of a 3rd host family in the Central York School District for their Inbound student, Riikka from Finland, from mid-March until mid-June.  Please contact Bert for more information. GET WELL WISHES to Rotarian David Hogg who recently had carpal tunnel surgery The District Governor Nominating Committee has recommended Helen U. Redding to serve as District Governor 2011-12 and Dennis M. Zubler for the 2012-13 Rotary year.   Helen is a member of the Littlestown Rotary Cub and Dennis is with the Elizabethtown Club.  HAITI DISASTER RELIFE UPDATE from Rotarian Dr. John Judson on 2/18:  After 48 hours of travel, including a long bus ride from Dominican Republic, I arrived late last night at Hospital Albert Schweitzer.  Enroute, views of tent cities and crumbled buildings were much more depressing than seeing same on TV.  At  hospital, so many injuries, amputees, and kids with horrible wounds.  Spent all day seeing patients on ward and working in the OR. The hospital has been stretched to limits never seen in its 565 year history and will be making good and immediate use of the money so kindly donated by the York Club.   JOHN will be our guest speaker on May 26…a program you won’t want to miss!! The William Penn JROTC Military Ball will be held on Friday, April 9th at the Valencia Ballroom, Ceremonies will begin at 6:30 PM with the receiving line.  Please see Bert for reservation form.  This year’s District Conference will be held  in Gettysburg, PA on April 22-25, 2010 with Washington, DC District 7620 and is a “not to miss” event.  No registration fee if signed up by March 31. Full conference package is $299 including meals.         Actress MIA FARROW, who is a polio survivor and active participant with Rotary and UNICEF, will be one of the special conference guest speakers, along with      Past RI President Richard King, and      Dr. Jim Withers with his “Street Medicine” stories of treating the homeless on the streets of Pittsburgh and      Kurt Moses, one of the few living holocaust survivors and       Golf at “The Links” and a Tennis Tournament at Gettysburg College are also available.  ALSO, Club members are encouraged to be a conference SPONSOR or place an AD in the booklet for great business exposure in & out of Central PA.  Deadline for ads is March 15th.  See the District website at www.rotary7390.org or Bert for details. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    Mar 11     Cres Ottemiller, Rodney Sechrist, Brian Funkhouser and Kate Kohler Mar 13     Jennifer Englerth Mar 16     Julie Aiken Mar 17     Bill Wolf   President:  Michele M. Baker   President-Elect: Robert A. Bowen Secretary / Treasurer: Robert M. Davis Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Dave Freeman, Henry Nixon, Carolyn Schaefer, Walt Tilley, Sara Austin, Bill Holly, John Klinedinst, Bill Meals

Thursday, February 25, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for March 3, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, February 24, 2010      Place: The Yorktowne Hotel                                              Program:  Today's presenter is Ed Magee of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company.  Mr. Magee serves as General Manager of the York Vehicle Operations.  In this role he is leading the transformation of the campus, organizational structure and culture of the York manufacturing operations.  Mr. Magee with share with Rotary some of his personal and professional history with the company and will discuss the current and future state of Harley-Davidson as it relates to the York Operations. Menu: Roast Turkey, Filling, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Salads, Fruit, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert    Invocation                  Registration                        Cashier                         Visitor Introductions Marsha Bornt              Lennis Pyers                         Jean Ream                    Kate Kohler  Greeters                     Badge Boards                    Meeting Host              Sergeant at Arms Keith Peterson            Richard Konkle                     Greg Knox                      Carolyn Warman Karla Heberlig             Jake Romig                                              Steve Klunk                          Meeting Support         Opening Song                                     Mike Kochenour                    Art Kahley                      George Trout                                                                                   Horace Keesey                                                                                                                                                                  ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    The HACC Program on Feb. 10 by Dr. Edna Baehre and Jean Treuthart, which was cancelled due to the snow storm, has been rescheduled to June 16th.  FEBRUARY 23 is the anniversary of Rotary’s founding by Paul Harris.   This week (Feb21-27) is recognized as World Understanding and Peace Week.   Take a moment to celebrate Rotary’s service to the community and reflect upon our past achievements, focusing on programs which encourage peace, understand and goodwill in the community and throughout the world.  For anyone who missed the presentation by “Auntie Anne” (Anne Beiler) on January 20th,  the office has a CD with a Windows Media Video file of the presentation.  Contact Bert if you wish to borrow it.  The Board of Directors approved John Skeparnias (Senior VP; Sigma Real Estate) proposed by Don Bishop, and Richard Randall (President; New Level Advisors, LLC) proposed by Mike King, for membership.  If no written objections are received within 7 days of the date of this publication, they will be inducted into the club on March 17th.  OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY to Rotarians Sue Ann Kline and Frank Dittenhafer.  Frank’s business partner, Michael Murphy, unexpectedly passed away last week at age 62. The DEADLINE to submit a CEF GRANT APPLICATION is Monday, March 1.  Applications are available online (www.yorkrotary.org) or from the Rotary office for projects that serve underprivileged, disadvantaged, disabled or neglected youth in the community.  Applicant organizations must have 501(c)3 status.  The Charitable Endowment Fund Allocations committee will be using the voluntary donation/attendance cards during the month of February to solicit donations to increase the funding for grants issued at $20,000.  Due to the economic downturn,  the fund is currently only $13,000, so your support will help local non-profits provide vital services to so many in need…..especially now.   Donations may be invoiced to your Rotary account.  This year’s District Conference will be held  in Gettysburg, PA on April 22-25, 2010 with Washington, DC District 7620 and is a “not to miss” event.  No registration fee if signed up by March 31. Full conference package is $299 including meals.   Actress MIA FARROW, who is a polio survivor and active participant with Rotary and UNICEF, will be one of the special conference guest speakers, along with Past RI President Richard King, and Kurt Moses, one of the few living holocaust survivors.  Golf at “The Links” and a Tennis Tournament are also available.  See the District website at www.rotary7390.org or Bert for details.  The Outbound District Group Study Exchange Team to Denmark/Lithuania has been selected and the York Club will be sponsoring team member Melissa Stiles – a Trade Specialist with the World Trade Center of Central PA in York.   The teams will exchange in April/May 2010.  The Print Announcer for the meeting on March 3 will NOT be distributed at the meeting today (2/24) but will be mailed USPS on Thursday, Feb. 25th upon my return to the office from the Rotary Large Club Conference.    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    Feb 26     Scott Rogers Feb 27     Fred Minnich and John Miller Feb 28     Ines Ramirez  (Feliz cumpleanos) Mar 2       Al Hayes President:  Michele M. Baker   President-Elect: Robert A. Bowen Secretary / Treasurer: Robert M. Davis Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Dave Freeman, Henry Nixon, Carolyn Schaefer, Walt Tilley, Sara Austin, Bill Holly, John Klinedinst, Bill Meals

Thursday, February 25, 2010 - Rotary Announcer for March 3, 2010

www.yorkrotary.org    |    Phone: 717-848-1370    |    Fax: 717-852-7297 Executive Coordinator: Roberta Oberdick    |    Email: Bert@yorkrotary.org This Week: Wednesday, March 3, 2010     Place: The Yorktowne Hotel                                              Program:  Today’s presenter is Susan P. Byrnes, R.N. Founder of the Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center and an Honorary member of this club.  Susie will be updating us on the progress of their organization since those bright red doors opened in 1995 and the excitement of having over five million children and adults educated and inspired world wide.  Most importantly she looks forward to thanking the York Rotary for their overwhelming support of the Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center over the past 15 years, introducing their new President and Chief Executive Officer, C.T. (Charles) O’Donnell II, Ph.D.  and having Sandy Elstrodt Gladfelter, Director of Education, provide an interactive, creative demonstration from one of their programs.  Jane H. Schussler, Board Chair of the Byrnes Health Education Center will be introducing the speaker.         Menu: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Salads, Fruit, Rolls, Beverage and Dessert    Invocation                  Registration                        Cashier                         Visitor Introductions PDG Dick Brown         Chuck Long                          Bob Rundle                    Brian Kottcamp Greeters                     Badge Boards                    Meeting Host              Sergeant at Arms Jen Geesey                 Ben McGlaughlin                 Jean Ream                     Tom Warman Kim Graffin                  Steve Krechmer                                        Dan Kravitz                          Meeting Support         Opening Song                                     Loren Kroh                            Frank Reed                    Bryan Tate                                                                                   Mike Anstine                                                                                                                                                            ANNOUNCEMENTS "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hands”    GET WELL WISHES to Rotarian Niles Benn who recently had another surgical procedure on his back.  Also,  Rotarian Jim Donahue is still at home recuperating from ongoing health issues.   Cards should be sent to the home addresses, available in the Member Directory or by contacting Bert in the Rotary Club office. PPE TIP OF THE MONTH:  No flushing allowed…..do NOT throw old expired medications down the toilet as the chemicals to into our water system.  Take them to a hazardous site or contact the Rotary office for a place to mail them to be used legally and effectively in another country.   THANK YOU to those who helped with the club meeting on 2/24 while I was at the Large Club Conference (Bert) The Rotary Clubs of York-East and North will be holding a MONTE CARLO NIGHT on Friday, March 12 at the Country Club of York to benefit York Community organizations.  Social hour beings at 6:30 PM and gaming begins at 7:30 PM (Gaming begins).  Cost is $45.00 and includes 1 drink, hot hors d’oeuvres and play money.  Contact Elizabeth Wolf (York East) or the Rotary office for more details.  CONGRATULATIONS to Rotarian Jennifer Englerth (Family First Health) who was a finalist in the Nonprofit Innovation Awards by Central Penn Business Journal.  Deb Stock, CEO of YWCA York was the winner of the Nonprofit Leadership Excellence Award.  Deb, a former member of this club, is the wife of Rotarian Steve Stock. Applications for The Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship program are currently being accepted through April 1.  This is the largest private scholarship plan in the world with each recipient studying at an approved University in a country other than their own.  Expenses up to $26,000 may be covered.  District 7390 will award two Scholarships for the 2011-12 Academic year.  For details, contact Rotarian Joel Rodney or the Rotary office.  This year’s District Conference will be held  in Gettysburg, PA on April 22-25, 2010 with Washington, DC District 7620 and is a “not to miss” event.  No registration fee if signed up by March 31. Full conference package is $299 including meals.         Actress MIA FARROW, who is a polio survivor and active participant with Rotary and UNICEF, will be one of the special conference guest speakers, along with      Past RI President Richard King, and      Dr. Jim Withers with his “Street Medicine” stories of treating the homeless on the streets of Pittsburgh and      Kurt Moses, one of the few living holocaust survivors and       Golf at “The Links” and a Tennis Tournament at Gettysburg College are also available.  ALSO, Club members are encouraged to be a conference SPONSOR or place an AD in the booklet for great business exposure in & out of Central PA.  See the District website at www.rotary7390.org or Bert for details. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….    Mar 5     Donnie Swartz Mar 8     Chuck Thomas and Amy Borgiel Mar 10   Don Rodger and John Toy   President:  Michele M. Baker   President-Elect: Robert A. Bowen Secretary / Treasurer: Robert M. Davis Financial Vice President:  Steve Klunk Dave Freeman, Henry Nixon, Carolyn Schaefer, Walt Tilley, Sara Austin, Bill Holly, John Klinedinst, Bill Meals