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:
“What happens to my garbage?” is the ‘burning’ question for which everyone wants an answer. Jen Cristofoletti, Community Services Outreach Coordinator at the York County Solid Waste Authority, will discuss the role of waste disposal in York County, including the process of Waste-to-Energy and the presence of recycling in the York County waste scene. A PowerPoint presentation will detail the role of the York County Solid Waste Authority, the process of creating electricity from waste and the different methods of recycling that take place at the York County Resource Recovery Center (Yes, that’s the Incinerator…but we like to refer to it as a Waste-to-Energy plant!). Listeners will leave with a better understanding of how their garbage is managed in an environmentally, responsible way and what they can do to keep York County clean. Jen is a native of York County and has been with the York County Solid Waste Authority for 20 years.
REGISTRATION is required to attend the VIRTUAL meeting on zoom for 3/24, 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 - PEN Glenn Miller
Invocation - David Lovelace
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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.
Rotary Club of York Welcomes the New Executive Director, Lynne Morrison
Lynne Morrison joins the Rotary Club of York from her most recent position as Director of Community Relations for the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA) where she directed community education and public outreach efforts, fostered good will and public engagement, and managed the charitable contributions and community impact initiatives. Prior to working at LCSWMA, Lynne served as the Executive Director for Hands-on House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster. In this capacity she led the operations of the innovative interactive museum including educational programming, fiscal oversight, marketing and branding, and fund development. Lynne holds a B.A. from Gettysburg College and a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership from Elizabethtown College. She is an alumnus of Leadership Lancaster. Lynne resides in East Petersburg with her husband, Jeffrey Schiffman. “I am honored to join the Rotary Club of York and look forward to working alongside the membership to continue to advance the mission of the organization in serving the community.”
The RCY Board of Directors approved the NEW MEMBER application of Scott Monteith (VP-Relationship Manager; Fulton Bank) proposed by Lori Brodbeck and the FIRST new HYBRID MEMBERSHIP application of Leigh Ann Wilson (COO; MANTEC) proposed by President Anne Druck. If no objections are received within seven days of this publication, they 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 last week
of March and say THANK YOU for being valued members of the Rotary Club of York.
Leon Butler 38 years
Fred Callahan 38 years
Silas Chamberlin 3 years
Frank Countess 15 years
President Anne Druck 21 years
Kristin Phillips-Hill 3 years
PP John Schmidt 58 years
BACK TO THE CCY- Effective Wednesday, 4/14, the weekly Rotary Club of York meetings will RETURN TO HYBRID meetings - in person at the Country Club of York and virtual on zoom. All information and directions, including the link to make your CCY reservation, and the zoom link for the virtual audience, will be available in the 4/14 The Announcer emailed on April 8. There will be a limited audience at the CCY for the meeting (including lunch) at socially distanced tables based on Governor Wolf's regulations.
MARCH 24- Rotary Means Business (RMB) is scheduled 4pm-5:30pm. The zoom meeting will discuss the upcoming district conference and it's opportunities for businesses, and Scott Stevens of the Harrisburg Rotary Club will host a virtual circle where each participant will have the opportunity to talk about their business. There is no cost to attend. Sign up at http://www.bit.ly/RMBmarch2021
Members of the Little League Committee have a scheduled clean up at Allen Field on Friday 3/26 for the upcoming baseball season!
Monday, April 12 - Rotary District 7390 Development session 6pm-7pm on zoom. The scheduled topic for this month is "Social Media SAVVY".
Monthly virtual sessions are scheduled for the 2nd Monday of every month. Advance registration is necessary. After attending, email Renea to receive an attendance make-up! https://fairwaymc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtc-ygpz8iH9HaSWlpn3pTIPuMVJ2bDAyp
Youth Exchange Programs - Due to the ongoing pandemic, all programs have been cancelled for summer 2021 and school year 8/2021-7/2022.
ROTARY DISTRICT CONFERENCE - "Exploring New Opportunities, Together" will be held virtually April 30–May 2. Registration is now open! To register, or for more information, including the daily schedules, visit https://www.discon2021.com/ .The conference will include 3 districts, 5000 Rotarians and 3 keynote speakers!
MARCH 31 - Deadline to participate in the LITERACY COMMITTEE BOOK DRIVE. 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. Donate before 3/31 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!
MARCH 31 - Application DEADLINE for STUDENT EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS! Available scholarships for 2021 high school graduates 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 with questions officeassist@yorkrotary.org.
Applications are now being accepted for “Non-Traditional Student" scholarships. Applicant must be working towards an undergraduate degree. The scholarship criteria and downloadable application is available on www.yorkrotary.org/downloads The DEADLINE to submit a completed application is April 30, 2021. Please contact Student Education Administrator Renea at officeassist@yorkrotary.og with any questions.
Thursday, April 22 -InauguralNet-Walking Event 11:30am-12:30pm on Earth Day. The group will walk along the Heritage Rail Trail south to York College and back (2 miles round trip on a flat, paved trail). Along the way, Rotarian SilasChamberlin will explain several points of interest, such as new development projects adjacent to the trail, the infrastructure for the county’s broadband internet project, and future improvements to the Codorus Greenway. Walkers are to meet at the Lafayette Plaza parking lot at the corner of Pershing and Philadelphia. Please wear masks and social distance. Guests are free to join us, and there is no limited to number of walkers. Walkers are encouraged to stop at Central Market before or after the net-walk for lunch!
RCY IDEA Committee invitation: YWCA York is participating in the “21 Day Racial Equity & Social Justice Challenge” March 1-29. Each day participants will receive options for exploring the weekly topic. You are invited to join and share this opportunity with your circle of contacts. To register visit https://www.ywcachallenge.org/profile/form/index.cfm?PKformID=0x17025106b
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
2021 Rotary International Convention in Taipei, Taiwan will now be a VIRTUAL event. “Feel the Energy” is the theme for the convention scheduled for June 12-16, 2021. Please visit https://www.riconvention.org/en for more information.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR MEMBERS:
April 2 John Yates
April 5 Jane Conover, John Gilliland,
Glenn Smith and Trevor Hoffman
April 6 Jean Ream
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.
Rotary Club of York Welcomes the New Executive Director, Lynne Morrison
MARCH 31 - Deadline to participate in the LITERACY COMMITTEE BOOK DRIVE. Our goal is to raise 
MARCH 31 - Application DEADLINE for STUDENT 
- Inaugural Net-Walking Event 11:30am-12:30pm on Earth Day. The group will walk along the Heritage Rail Trail south to York College and back (2 miles round trip on a flat, paved trail). Along the way, Rotarian Silas Chamberlin will explain several points of interest, such as new development projects adjacent to the trail, the infrastructure for the county’s broadband internet project, and future improvements to the Codorus Greenway. Walkers are to meet at the Lafayette Plaza parking lot at the corner of Pershing and Philadelphia. Please wear masks and social distance. Guests are free to join us, and there is no limited to number of walkers. Walkers are encouraged to stop at Central Market before or after the net-walk for lunch!
