Mayor Danene Sorace spent part of her growing up years in Lancaster County and knows first-hand how lost jobs and medical emergencies can suddenly result in a family’s financial ruin. In the 3rd grade, she watched as most of her family’s belongings were sold at an auction. But that auction didn't bring enough to support her family. Food stamps, Medicaid, a large vegetable garden and the generosity of friends and neighbors helped sustain the Sorace family. Danene will tell you that getting invited to eat at a friend’s house meant there would be more food at home for the next day. It wasn’t a happy time.
In sixth grade, the family moved to rural Juniata County to start over. Her parents sold their only asset – their home – and bought some land. While living in a pop-up camper, they set about clearing land and building a home. Quickly, neighbors joined in the effort, including several Amish families who remain life-long friends. The house was under roof and enclosed by winter, though largely unfinished. By sixth grade, Danene learned how to be part of a community that takes care of one another and to believe in the possibility of new beginnings.
Danene graduated from Juniata High School in 1990 and Albright College in 1994 – all along holding down part-time jobs. She was the first in her family to earn a Bachelor’s Degree and went on to receive her Master’s in Public Policy from the Bloustein School at Rutgers University while working full-time.
While at Albright College, Danene met her husband of almost twenty years, Christian Recknagel. The couple was married at the Lancaster Theological Seminary in 1998. After a 9-year stint living in Christian’s home state of New Jersey they moved back to Lancaster to raise their daughter Aurelia (Lia) and be near family. During their time in New Jersey, Danene directed a national center at Rutgers University with a staff of 10 and budget of $1.2M.
Danene's mom Bonnie, and sister Renee, reside in Lancaster County. Her father, Aurelio, passed away in 1999. He ended his career as an instructional aide at a vocational technical school and is dearly missed. She is grateful for the experiences that have shaped her life and especially to her parents and family, and for their love and steadfast belief that the best is yet to be.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Power Packs & Whole Foods
Power Packs is teaming with Whole Foods on July 26th with a program whereas 5% of sales for that day will go to Power Packs. This editor has provided the Transmitter a day early to inform our membership of this event, as we are an integral partner of Power Packs. The RCL provided the initial funds to start this program.
Toys for Tots
Gil Bixler presented a brief presentation of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Gil has chaired this program for 28 years. Gil informed the Club that due to Toys R Us closing, the Toys for Tots program will take a huge hit. To offset this deficit, Toys for Tots is planning a golf out on Friday, September 7th at Tanglewood Manor Golf Club. For more information, contact Gil at: marinegunner4@comcast.net
RCL Traditions, Ethics and Facts
Offer apologies to speaker if you must leave early
Conversation stops when the bell rings
Make new members feel welcome. Invite them to sit with you.
Stand for District Governor, Members of Congress, etc.
Say “YES” when asked
Seek new members who have executive decision-making authority in businesses or professions, not simply managers or administrators etc.
Rotary is about Service Above Self. Period.
What constitutes a Make-Up? Any volunteered or scheduled RCL event such as: Tip-off Tourney, Crab Fest, Board Meeting, Fellowship Event, Committee Meeting, Bring a Guest,etc. Please ask a Board member with any questions.
Rotary Club of Lancaster Major Projects
Polio Plus Program – Raised over $270,000
RCL Boy’s Home - started in August 23, 1919
Centennial Project – Rotary Park – Prince & James St.
Birthday table is on every third Wednesday of the month. It is $5.00 to each member at a designated birthday table and $10.00 if you’re caught sitting with the general membership.
The Rotary Club of Lancaster consists of two separate entities. The “Club” which is the operational side that handles dues, secretarial costs and such. The “Rotary Club of Lancaster Foundation” is the side that implements and handles all the 501c (3) monies, fundraising, donations, etc.
Joys & Concerns
Tom Hoober’s mother passed away at age 96.
John Espenshade has returned after a leave of absence that was required in recovery from knee surgery.
DUTY ROSTER
Transmitter Reporter:
Andy Fletcher
Invocation:
Harry Flick
Pianist:
Jamie Alton
Song Leader:
Caleb Brown
Registration:
Larry Helicher, Don Banzhof
Greeter
John Burkholder
Sergeant-at-Arms
Larry Helicher
Visitor Introductions:
Beth Trout
Joys and Concerns
Linda Dodge
Speaker Introduction:
Jim Miller
Help Keep the Club Calendar Updated
All Rotarians – especially committee chairs – are encouraged to help keep our new Club Calendar full and updated with the great things that our Club is doing in the community. Please submit any items you would like added to Deb by e-mailing her atRotaryClubofLancaster@gmail.com. Examples include the schedule of McCaskey Mentoring Sessions, Committee Meetings, Power Packs or Salvation Army Bell Ringing. If it’s happening, let’s get it on the Calendar for all to see! Your help will keep us all updated with what’s going on within the Club AND will showcase our very active Club to the Lancaster Community and to prospective members. The Club Calendar is available atwww.LancasterRotary.org
Thirty (30) minute attendance at Committee meetings
Bring a guest to a Rotary meeting
Attending or volunteering at certain designated events
Attending a meeting at another Club, such as the following nearby Clubs:
CLUB NAME
ID
LOCATION
MEETING TIME
Denver-Ephrata Area
5340
American Legion, 300 Cocalico St, Ephrata
Thursdays at 7:30 AM
Donegal
5333
Gus’s Keystone Restaurant, 1050 W Main St, Mount Joy
Tuesdays at 7:30 AM
Elizabethtown
5338
Fred Barley VFW Post 5667, 126 Maytown Road, Elizabethtown
Fridays at 12:15 PM
Hershey
5344
Hershey Lodge & Convention Center, 325 University Drive, Hershey
Mondays at 12:00 PM
and
Wednesdays at 5:30 PM
Lancaster Hempfield
5348
Heritage Hotel, 500 Centerville Road, Lancaster
Tuesdays at 7:15 AM
Lancaster Penn Square
82495
Federal Tap House, 201 N Queen St, Lancaster
Wednesdays at 5:30 PM
Lancaster Sunrise
50590
Lancaster Country Club, 1466 New Holland Pike, Lancaster
Thursdays at 7:30 AM
Lancaster-South
24701
Oak Leaf Manor, 2101 Wabank Rd, Millersville
Wednesdays at 7:30 AM
Lititz
5350
General Sutter Inn, 14 E Main St, Lititz
Every Tuesday at 6:00 PM and every Thursday at 12:00 PM
Manheim
5352
Teen Central, 15 S Wolf St, Manheim
Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Mount Joy
5357
The Gathering Place, 6 Pine St, Mount Joy
Tuesdays at 12:15 PM
New Holland
5359
Garden Spot Village, 433 S Kinzer Ave,
New Holland
Wednesdays at 7:30 AM
Paradise
5361
Bird-in-Hand Restaurant, 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird in Hand
Thursdays at 12:15 PM
The Transmitter is published weekly. Submissions for Announcements and Committee changes/additions are due to the editor via email by 4:00 p.m. the Friday prior to the next publication date. Email to: asfletch@ptd.net
Executive Administrator: Deb Kachel, 717.581.8811, fax 717.396.9782 Email to:
rotarycluboflancaster@gmail.com
Rotary Club of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, PO Box 1387, Lancaster, PA 17608
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