The Rotary Club of York, PA
Our club was formed in 1916 - just 11 years after Paul Harris formed the first Rotary Club in Chicago, IL  It is the largest club in Pennsylvania and proud to be a part of the largest service club in the world with over 1.2 million members.

• Membership has been and continues to be a blend of business, community and religious leaders. 
• Members include the Chief Executive Officer of most social agencies in the York area
• York Rotary membership is represented on most community, service and religious Boards of Directors throughout the region.
• A wide range of weekly speakers all sharing a variety of diverse backgrounds, insights and experiences
  • Governors, Congressmen, Mayors
  • Major corporate CEO’s
  • Community leaders
  • Local and regional individuals with interesting and inspiring experiences

The Rotary Club of York, PA is involved in a wide range of community and worldwide projects and services  Some examples are:

• Youth Exchange - long and short term foreign visits and exchanges to promote peace and understanding in the world
• York Little League Baseball in York city
• Preserve Planet Earth Projects
• Susan Byrnes Health Education Center
• Literacy Programs
• Charitable Endowment Fund for local charities
• Student of the Month recognition
• JROTC - William Penn Senior High School
• College Scholarship and Loan Programs
• Rotaract - York College
• Y-Achievers – YMCA
• Adult jurors for York County Bar Association High School Mock Trials
• Service Above Self Awards and Recognition
• Teacher Impact Award Recognition
• Rotary Work Days
• Rotary Networking with various local organizations for potential employees - profit and non-profit sectors.
• Blood Drives
• Fund Raisers:
  • Cloister Car Wash
  • Annual Golf and Tennis Outing
• Missions to many foreign countries by our members - medical, educational and community health
• Rotary District Group Exchange Programs – we host people from other countries and send our people to visit their country
• Members regularly support important International programs such as:
  • Rotary World Peace Scholarships
  • International Rotary Scholars Awards
  • Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Programs

 Click here for information on membership qualifications.