HYBRID MEETING - Country Club of York and Virtual Meeting on zoom.com
TIME - In Person at CCY for RCY members with confirmed reservations only: 11:15am Arrival, fellowship & salad
11:30am Lunch entrees will be served
12:00pm President Anne will begin meeting for virtual audience on zoom
TIME - "Virtual" Audience on ZOOM:
11:30am Log in and fellowship/networking on zoom
(UNMUTE yourself upon entering) 12 Noon Virtual Meeting to begin on zoom (everyone will be automatically muted). Program with Q&A until 1pm
PROGRAM: We return to the Country Club of York with a live speaker with a limited socially distant audience and broadcast the hybrid virtual streaming to members as well.
Recently Governor Wolf's administration announced that Pennsylvania is making the largest solar power commitment of any state government in the country under an initiative to produce at least half of the state government's electricity needs (PULSE), through seven new utility scale solar arrays to be built around the state. One of which is expected to be located here in York County.
Our live speaker will be Jessie Audette Muniz, Senior Director of Project Development at Lightsource bp who is contracted to create the solar arrays. Jessie will share details about Lightsource bp’s approach to responsible solar energy development and the company’s solar projects in Pennsylvania (almost 50% of the new installations in 2020). Lightsource bp (one of the largest solar developers in the world) is a 50/50 joint venture with bp (Formerly British Petroleum) and is excited to be a partner in bp’s transformation from an international oil company to an integrated energy company. By working together Lightsource and bp aim to enact real change on the global energy landscape. Lightsource bp is a global leader in the development, financing, and management of utility-scale solar energy projects.
This is a chance to learn about the latest innovations in solar energy development from a leading company in the field. Learn about Pennsylvania's new approach, the array that is to be built in York county, the social, economic, and environmental benefits of solar and how Lightsource bp incorporates agriculture and sustainability into the company’s solar projects.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION to attend the lunch meeting IN PERSON at the Country Club of York: A maximumof 56 members can be accommodated in the ballroom set with 14 round tables of 4 with open seating. Members are required to wear MASKS at all times unless seated in the ballroom actively eating.
PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SEAT ASAP. THE SYSTEM WILL ONLY BE OPEN TO MAKE RESERVATIONS UNTIL MONDAY, 4/12 AT 3PM.
If you are interested in attending but there is noavailability, please sign up under the "WAIT LIST".
If you need to cancel your reservation, please do so online, but also communicate to the Rotary Office so members on the wait list can be contacted immediately to attend.
Please note - All RCY members with confirmed lunch reservations will be invoiced $18 for lunch. If you CANCEL after 4pm on Friday, 4/9, you will be invoiced for lunch, unless your seat is filled by another member from the “wait list”.
LUNCH MENU: Mixed Greens Salad (pre-set), Baked Ham* with Chef's Choice Starch, Green Beans, Roll with Butter, Chef's Choice Dessert (pre-set, alternating choices on table), and Coffee or Iced Tea. If you require a *SPECIAL MEAL, contact roberdick@yorkrotary.org no later than 3pm on Monday, 4/12/2021 to order your food. No exceptions.
TO REGISTER and attend the VIRTUAL meeting on ZOOM for 4/14, please 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
Registrar - Roger Calabretta Opening Song - Cal Weary
Invocation - PE Jackie Summers
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2020-2021 Rotary Theme
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The American Red Cross building remains closed due to the pandemic, therefore the Rotary Club of York office is CLOSED. Lynne 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 Director, Lynne Morrison, at lmorrison@yorkrotary.org or 717-314-5735 or President Anne at DruckA@unitedway-york.org.
APRIL 17, 1916 - The first official meeting of the Rotary Club of York. The meeting location was the Colonial Hotel where 25 charter members elected Morgan Gipe the first club president. Happy 105th Anniversary!
The Membership Committee would like to extend HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes to the following members who joined the club during the third week
of April and say THANK YOU for being valued members of the Rotary Club of York. Courtney Bailey 8 years
Doug Hevner 12 years
David Lovelace 23 years
Mike Nitchman 10 years
Jack Sommer 37 years
Jeff Vermeulen 10 years
Ellie Williams 7 years
Mark Woodbury 52 years
The RCY Board of Directors accepted the RESIGNATIONS of Bruce Bankenstein (Manifold & Bankenstein) and Julie Landis (Shadowfax) at their April meeting.
Our children are our future…join the Rotary Club of York and give a local child the safety, the enrichment and the joy of quality child care. This year, the Rotary Club of York is partnering with Child Care Consultants to bridge the gap for working families in need of affordable, quality childcare. Your gift will provide direct scholarships to the children who need it most, ensuring they enter school ready to succeed. Give Local York donations will provide ALICE families – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – partial child care scholarships. By ensuring their children are well cared for, we help their parents complete needed training and retain jobs so they can transition to self-sufficiency. A current scholarship recipient shared, “Thank you so much! As a single mother who is living paycheck to paycheck, with some months in the negative, this grant has allowed me to begin saving for future childcare needs of my children. Not only have you eased stress, you are helping me get financially steady to manage our basic needs in the future.” Please join fellow Rotarians and make a gift to this year’s Give Local York Campaign. You can make a gift on May 7th at www.givelocalyork.org, or contact Lynne lmorrison@yorkrotary.org to have your gift invoiced to your Rotary account.
INTRODUCING THE ROTARY CLUB OF YORK STUDENT EDUCATION CHAIR’S SCHOLARSHIP!
We are excited to offer a $ 5,000 scholarship to someone dedicated to community service and serving others while enrolled in college! Applications are currently being accepted for this inaugural scholarship. We are looking for those students who have become extremely involved in their college community during their first two years! Eligible applicants are current full-time undergraduate college students enrolled for their junior year this August 2021. All criteria, including the downloadable application, are available www.yorkrotary.org/downloads. Completed applications must be received before the May 31, 2021 deadline. Contact Student Education Administrator Renea with any questions roberdick@yorkrotary.org.
Saturday, April 10 - Rotary International and the United Nations are holding an on-line event “Rotary and the United Nations: Together in History” celebrating lasting support on the UN and the Sustainable Development Goals. See www.rotary7390.org for more information or to register.
Monday, April 12 - Rotary District 7390 Development session 6pm-7pm on zoom. The scheduled topic for this month is "Social Media SAVVY", presented by Jason Kirsch (Partner, PRworks). 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
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 participants. Walkers are encouraged to stop at Central Market before or after the net-walk for lunch!
APRIL 30 - Application DEADLINE for “Non-Traditional Student" scholarships. Applicant must be working towards an undergraduate degree. The scholarship criteria and application are available on www.yorkrotary.org/downloads. Contact Student Education Administrator Renea at roberdick@yorkrotary.org with any questions.
April 30 - May 2 -Rotary Tri-District Virtual Conference. For more information or to register, please visit https://www.discon2021.com/.
HAYES EQUINE SCHOLARSHIP - The Rotary Club of York is currently accepting applications for the $ 3,000 Donna E. Hayes Equine Scholarship. Eligible applicants are current full-time students in the EQUINE field of study in college (majors including management, studies, science, therapy, business, etc.). The application and informational letter are available on www.yorkrotary.org/downloads. Please contact Student Education Administrator Renea with questions roberdick@yorkrotary.org. Completed applications must be received before the May 31 deadline.
CAROL WAGMAN NURSING SCHOLARSHIP- Applications are currently being accepted for York College of PA students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in their junior year or above. All criteria, including the downloadable application, are available on www.yorkrotary.org/downloads. The application deadline is May 31.
For questions, contact Student Education Administrator Renea at roberdick@yorkrotary.org.
Applications are now being accepted for a $ 2,000WHITELEY EDUCATIONAL LOAN for full-time college students. All criteria and downloadable applications are available on the club’s website www.yorkrotary.org (Resources tab, then Forms and Documents). Contact Student Education Administrator Renea with any questions at roberdick@yorkrotary.org. Completed applications must be received before the May 31 deadline.
MEET OUR NEW MEMBER:JONAH GELLER
Jonah is a graduate of Taylor Alderdice High School, the University of Wisconsin and Georgetown University. He is the Chief Executive Officer at the Jewish Community Center of York. Jonah's hobbies include sports, hiking/camping, travel and music. His spouse is Jennifer Noparstak and children
Ari (18), Ezra (16) and Lea (14). WELCOME TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF YORK, JONAH!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR MEMBERS:
April 22 Courtney Bailey
April 26 George Long
April 27 Richard Konkel
April 28 Shelly Riedel and Christian Fitzpatrick
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 first official meeting of the Rotary Club of York. The meeting location was the Colonial Hotel where 25 charter members elected Morgan Gipe the first club president. 
Our children are our future…join the Rotary Club of York and give a local child the safety, the enrichment and the joy of quality child care. This year, the Rotary Club of York is partnering with Child Care Consultants to bridge the gap for working families in need of affordable, quality childcare. Your gift will provide direct scholarships to the children who need it most, ensuring they enter school ready to succeed. Give Local York donations will provide ALICE families – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – partial child care scholarships. By ensuring their children are well cared for, we help their parents complete needed training and retain jobs so they can transition to self-sufficiency. A current scholarship recipient shared, “Thank you so much! As a single mother who is living paycheck to paycheck, with some months in the negative, this grant has allowed me to begin saving for future childcare needs of my children. Not only have you eased stress, you are helping me get financially steady to manage our basic needs in the future.” Please join fellow Rotarians and make a gift to this year’s Give Local York Campaign. You can make a gift on May 7th at 
APRIL 30 - Application DEADLINE for “Non-Traditional Student" scholarships. Applicant must be working towards an undergraduate degree. The scholarship criteria and application are available on 
- Applications are currently being accepted for York College of PA students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in their junior year or above. All criteria, including the downloadable application, are available on 
Applications are now being accepted for a $ 2,000 WHITELEY EDUCATIONAL LOAN for full-time college students. All criteria and downloadable applications are available on the club’s website www.yorkrotary.org (Resources tab, then Forms and Documents). Contact Student Education Administrator Renea with any questions at 
