Don’t miss the Rotary Four-Way speech contest on Monday, Feb. 12. Students from Sci Tech High School and John Harris High School have selected topics that are important to them and will apply the Rotary Four-Way test to their perspective. Speeches are 5-8 minutes in length and will be scored by our super judges – Fox43 Reporter, Cyera Williams, Joshua Group Executive Director, Jeannette Politis, and Rotary Club of Harrisburg Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Chair, Vlad Beaufils. The winner will advance to the mid-level district competition and compete against other student winners from Rotary District 7390. Come support these outstanding students and see the Rotary Four-Way test in action!
STUDENT & TEACHER of the QUARTER
Awards will be presented before the Four-Way Speech Contest
The Rotary Club of Harrisburg will award a $2,000 Scholarship to eligible high school seniors who attend each of the following high schools: John Harris, Harrisburg SciTech, Steelton Highspire. An additional scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior attending either Harrisburg School District’s Virtual Learning Academy or Cougar Academy.
The Scholarship Application is on the homepage of the Club website. Contact Amy Rote for additional information.
Rotary Lunch Minutes February 5, 2024
Prepared by: Wendy Marshall
Introduction of Guests
Susan Anthony introduced: Joanne Troutman (Feature Speaker) guest Craig Gittens Director of Community Treatment center at Youth Advocates Program, Inc. (YAP)
Introduction of New Members:
New Member orientation today, led by Meghan Bachmore
New Members who were at orientation today, Ana Myers, Sam Sweet, Gedeon Mudacumura and Belco expanded their membership w three new Corporate Members, Christie Thompson, Denise Burge and Laura Kennedy
If you want to join a new member orientation to share your experience, please let me know
Ellen introduced the zoom room, Betty Hungerford shares a few words.
Announcements from Ellen
Thank you for the tech team and all their work to set up
Tony Mark shares more information about the 4 way speech- 4 incredible kids will be speaking on a topic of their interest, next meeting Feb 12. Thank you, Jenetta and Vlad, and Fox 43 Reporter, Cyera Williamsto who will be judging looking forward to it
Student and Teacher of the quarter award being presented Feb 12 meeting
Char announces about the environmental award, each year the committee gives out one award, requires 3 judges. 7 kids to present their exhibit. We need more judges to help us out- reach out to Char are you are interested. Ellen stated the Rotary club awards $1000 award.
No Meeting Feb 19
Feb 26 Robert D Hanson award- announcement next week Feb 12
Ryan Unger to introduce Featured Speaker: Joanne Troutman, COO Youth Advocates Associates, Inc
Summary:Joanne Troutman is the COO of Youth Advocates Program Inc., a Harrisburg-based national nonprofit providing community services as alternatives to youth incarceration, residential care and neighborhood violence. Founded in 1975, YAP partners with youth justice, child welfare, behavioral health and public safety systems in 35 states and Washington D.C. The YAP headquarters as of May, 2023, at the former Pennsylvania News Media Association building on North Front Street is home to 108 human resources, finance and training employees who support the organization's frontline staff providing services to 17,800 individuals and families across the United States.
It’s one of the best kept secrets in Harrisburg, maybe even in PA
25M grant from the Ballmer Foundation allowed them to invest in the building they currently are in
Mission - provide alternative to incarceration
They serve at-risk kids in the community
Teach kids how to engage in the community
What makes YAP different- hire people who have lived experience, we have hired advocates in neighborhood and community
Joanne joined YAP in July 2023
YAP celebrating it’s 50th anniversary in 2025
Over 2000 employees across the company, throughout 35 states
17,800 families served- vast majority of people served are men of color
The ages are typical between 14-17
We are really good at what we do, 50% of our work is behavioral health
Core function is to provide a high impact social justice program, giving back, teamwork, corporate and clinical integrity, and community based care
Advocate Model- work in home and school community, implement family plans etc.
Services- include Child Welfare, Safety, Youth Justice, school etc
Addressing a child’s root cause problem and matching them up w an Advocate that a best fit for the child
Creating economics opportunities
Hand-off to Craig Gittens to share a few words: We focus on building relationships- we accept these kids at their worst to make them feel their best. We make a difference- changing one life at a time. Prevention is key. I did not choose this job- this job chose me- we are making a difference.
Closing Remarks from Ellen
Thank you Joanne and Craig- we appreciate the work you are doing
Thank you all for coming today
Back here next week for 4 way speech and teacher and student recognition
Business Development Coordinator · G.R. Sponaugle & Sons, Inc.
Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Jack Detweiler
February 2
Debby Abel
February 6
Frank Frailey
February 13
Sally Klein
February 14
Terry Barnaby
February 14
Gail Rebuck
February 21
Jeannetta Politis
February 22
Shaun Eng
February 24
Ted Reese
February 27
Dave Bedard
February 29
Membership Report
Rotary Year 2023-2024
Current Membership - 128
New Members +11
Dominic Colardo
Jennifer Diaz
Lorien Reese Mahay
Samara Scott
Sam Sweet
Matthew Holliday
Lauren Mariani
Denise Burge
Christie Thompson
Laura Kennedy
Debra "Scoop" Massott
Resignations -15
Karen Cullings
Domenic DeYulis
Larry Dittmann
Alicia Frederick
Cami Grimm
Hasu Shah
James Good
Karen Good
Beth Mihmet
Jillian Biehl-Morrison
Angela Tatum
Ann Auferio
Joan Dickinson
Jennifer Doyle
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