TIME: 11:30am Log in and fellowship/networking on zoom
(UNMUTE yourself upon entering) 12:00pmVirtual Meeting to begin (everyone will be automatically muted). Program with Q&A until 1pm
PROGRAM:
The Rotary Club of York’s Literacy Committee is pleased to kick off our month-long celebration of literacy by welcoming Paula Gilbert from York County Libraries to discuss the importance of early childhood literacy. Paula will also share some thoughts and techniques that you can use at home, with the young ones in your lives. Paula has worked with countless organizations to bring high quality literacy opportunities to our youngest, most vulnerable early learners. Paula’s passion to help these young readers is contagious. Her time working for this cause in York County started back in 1982. As an added treat, Paula invites everyone to bring a child to your computer screen for a special reading just for them. All children are welcome to listen in as Paula will read to them, and us, a short story towards the end of her presentation. We look forward to seeing all of you at this fun, interactive presentation.
REGISTRATION is required to attend the VIRTUAL meeting on zoom for 3/3, visit
The virtual registration information and link are also posted on www.yorkrotary.org website (home page, under "Happenings in York PA" and on the RCY calendar) and on the club's Facebook page. You must be registered to attend the meeting. If you do NOT receive an email confirmation, you are not registered. Please share the zoom link with interested family, friends and potential new members! You may join from a computer, laptop or mobile device.
MEETING ASSIGNMENTS
Opening Song - PDG Dick Brown
Invocation - Steve Feldmann
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2020-2021 Rotary Theme
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The American Red Cross building remains closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, therefore the Rotary Club of York office is CLOSED. Bert and Renea continue to work out of their homes and have access to emails. They do NOT have access to the office telephone or answering machine. Access to the Rotary office is extremely limited. If you require immediate assistance, please contact Executive Coordinator, Bert bert@yorkrotary.org or 717-542-6449 or President Anne at DruckA@unitedway-york.org.
THANK YOU to Rotarian Carol Wagman for her donation to the Rotary Foundation Polio Fund in memory of Candace Lankford.
The RCY Board of Directors approved the NEW MEMBERapplication of
Jonah Geller (Executive Director; York Jewish Community Center), proposed by Charlie Snyder for membership. If no objections are received within seven days of this publication, he will be scheduled for induction into the club on a future date.
The Membership Committee would like to extend HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes to the following members who joined the club during the first week of March and say THANK YOU for being valued members of the Rotary Club of York.
Amy Anstine 21 years
PDG Ben Hoover 50 years
Jack Ulrich 50 years
The Rotary Club Literacy Committee Book Drive is back! Our goal is to raise $2,000 for the Child Development Center at First Church of the Brethren and The Salvation Army. Your donations will help provide reading materials for more than 200 local children. Donations can be made at www.yorkrotary.org by clicking "Charitable Donations," selecting "York Rotary Community Project Fund," and entering "Book Drive" in the comments. You can also shop and send books online via The Salvation Army's Amazon Wishlist! The deadline to participate in the book drive is March 31.
An invitation from the Rotary Club of York INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & ACCESSIBILITY (IDEA) Committee, formerly known as DEI:
YWCA York is joining 80 other YWs across the U.S. for this year's “21 Day Racial Equity & Social Justice Challenge” which runs from March 1-29 (Mon-Fri). Each day participants will receive several options for exploring the weekly topic. This year's topics are: Reparations, Sports, Gender-based Violence, and Climate. They will be enhancing the connection with weekly (optional) virtual conversations. Dr. Darrien Davenport from Gettysburg College will hold the first on 3/3 at 6:30PM. The format will be similar to their Courageous Conversations. Their goal is to engage 100 York Countians through this year's Challenge. You are invited to join and share this opportunity with your circle of contacts. Register here: https://www.ywcachallenge.org/profile/form/index.cfm?PKformID=0x17025106b
York Rotary Charitable Endowment Fund has approved an up-to $5,000 match for members of Rotary Club of York who want to support emergency relief efforts in Texas due to the winterenergycrisis. We are currently investigating if any Texas Rotary Clubs are providing emergency relief so that we can partner with their efforts. If we are unable to identify a Rotary effort by this weekend, CEF will grant to the Communities Foundation of Texas to its Winter Weather Relief Fund, which is providing funding to agencies leading emergency response efforts. Members wanting to contribute should make their tax-deductible gift to CEF to take advantage of the match. To use a credit card, please use the "Charitable Donations" button on the www.yorkrotary.org website. Or, you may contact Bert to be billed for your gift. Thank you!
Thank you to Strategic Planning Committee Chair PP John Klinedinst for his update during the 2/24 meeting. The Rotary Club of York STRATEGIC PLAN is available on the club's website
SAVE THE DATE- Thursday, April 22 for the Inaugural Net-Walking Event on Earth Day. 11am-1pm along the Heritage Rail Trail. More details to be shared soon!
Applications are now being accepted from 2021 high school graduates for STUDENT EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS!
Available scholarships include Merit Scholarships (Edwin P. Mangold, James C. & Carrie B. Bush, Sanford Kranich and Charles & Alma Diehl); the Arlington Kahley “Rising Musician” Scholarship and the John T. & Paige S. Smith Scholarship for Agricultural Studies. Downloadable applications and all details are available on the website www.yorkrotary.org. Contact Student Education Administrator Renea Oberdick with any questions officeassist@yorkrotary.org. Applications must be received by the MARCH 31 DEADLINE.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE NEWS - The RCY Board of Directors has approved, and our club is now offering, a Hybrid Membership. This membership has been successfully introduced in other service clubs. It expands growth in our service to community and removes barriers to membership increasingly told to us by professionals who are unable to commit fully as an active member but want to participate in Rotary.
• NEW MEMBERS only with virtual focus
• Commit to 50% attendance and committee service
• Pay $300 application fee, reduced quarterly dues (no meals), attend new member orientation, join a committee, engage with the Club.
• After 6 months of membership with mentor & monitoring, may change to Active (full) membership if they choose to.
For more information contact Membership Chair, Jon Toy at jon.toy@fastsigns.com
February 28, 2021 - Application deadline for the 2021 WITF Teacher Impact Awards. Celebrate an outstanding teacher by completing the nomination form here or download and send the completed form via email to teacherimpactawards@witf.org.
Monday, March 8 - Rotary District 7390 Development Session 6pm-7pm, the scheduled topic this session is "Strategic Planning". Monthly virtual sessions are scheduled for the 2nd Monday of every month. Advance registration is necessary.
Check us out on FACEBOOK and like the “Rotary Club of York” page to stay current on all of the latest club news. Then “SHARE” the great things the club is doing with your Facebook Friends!
MISS A MEETING due to a conflict with a business meeting and need an ATTENDANCEMAKEUPCREDIT??? Watch a VIDEO of a past meeting of the club, some are available on the “Rotary Club of York” Facebook page as a live stream video and most recent VIRTUAL meetings are available on the club's YouTube page www.youtube.com/user/RotaryClubofYork. After viewing, please let the Rotary office know to receive and attendance makeup!
Rotary Club of York Vision
and Mission Statement
VISION:We are a diverse mix of community leaders working in unity who will accomplish sustainable positive change in ourselves, our community, and the world.
MISSION:We act to lift up our community through positive and lasting change.
The Rotary Club Literacy Committee Book Drive is back! Our goal is to raise $2,000 for the Child Development Center at First Church of the Brethren and The Salvation Army. Your donations will help provide reading materials for more than 200 local children. Donations can be made at 
Applications are now being accepted from 2021 high school graduates for STUDENT EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS! 
