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: "Impact of Diversity in the 21st Century"
Ronald Harris is vice president of diversity and inclusion for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. In this role, Ronald is responsible for cultivating a corporate culture where diversity and inclusion are aligned with the company’s corporate strategy and values. Ronald frequently serves as an expert speaker at business functions and conferences nationwide on diversity topics that impact the workplace. His presentations address issues such as generational diversity, disability awareness, stereotypes, effective cross-cultural communication, religion in the workplace and the business case for diversity. The virtual program will be presented live.
REGISTRATION is required to attend the VIRTUAL meeting on zoom for 2/3, 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.
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 answering machine. 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 (additional contact information is available on the website in the member directory).
Youth Leadership Students of the Month, Mia Johnson and Sergio Paul, from York Academy Regional Charter School, will be recognized at today’s meeting.
CONGRATULATIONS to Member Emeritus PP Jack Hankle and Rotarian Tom Barton on the recent wedding of their children, Jennifer Hankle and Jonathan Barton. Jonathan was a former outbound Youth Exchange student to Japan, sponsored by this club. Both Tom and Jack have been very active members of the Youth Exchange Committee over the years.
The Membership Committee would like to extend HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes to the following members who joined the club during the first week of February and say THANK YOU for being valued members of the Rotary Club of York.
Frank Reed 19 years
Carl Sallade 54 years
We’re looking for a new staff leader of our team: Rotary Club of York Executive Director! Rotary Club of York is hiring a new Executive Director to provide staff leadership to the 24th largest Rotary Club in the world! We are looking for a goal-oriented self-starter with an entrepreneurial approach to help drive the future of Rotary Club of York and our Charitable Endowment Fund. Please help us by providing the link to the job description to anyone you think would be an appropriate candidate. Click here for the full job description and application instructions.
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
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
(DEI) SURVEY
Remember to check your email for the DEI survey that was emailed to all members Thursday morning, 1/28, around 7:15am. If the "survey monkey" email is not in your "in box", check your JUNK folder. Please take the time to thoughtfully fill it out. If you did not receive the survey, reach out directly to Rotarian Chris Topf at 419-260-1810 or ctopf@fox43.com. Thank you.
Applications are currently being accepted 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. The application deadline is 2/28.
Saturday, February 6 - Colonial Park Rotary Club is hosting an indoor miniature golf tournament. An 18 hole mini golf course will be set up inside the Colonial Golf and Tennis Club building with 10am, 12N and 2:30pm as tee times. Click for more information and a registration form https://rotary7390.org/documents/en-us/e1d10a65-e323-45ac-873b-fef30cab626c/1/
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! Unable to attend?
MISS A MEETING due to a conflict with a business meeting or vacation 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:The Rotary Club of York, PA will continue to be the premier service club for a diverse mix of business, professional and community leaders. Members value and grow in each other’s company, having fun working together, while remaining committed to the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self”.
MISSION:To provide community leaders a broad range of opportunities to serve others, having a positive impact across the street and around the world.
