April 13 Meeting is at St James Episcopal Church, 119 N. Duke St.
Per latest CDC guidance, people in areas reporting “Low” COVID-19 Community Levels such as Lancaster County are urged to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, to get tested if they have symptoms, and may choose to mask at any time. Less than 10 COVID-19 hospital admissions per 100,000 population is Low. Less than 10% of staffed inpatient beds occupied by COVID-19 patients is Low.
Wed., April 13, 2022 at St James Episcopal, 119 N. Duke St.:
"Mayor Danene Sorace, City of Lancaster"
Lancaster City Today
In January 2018, Danene Sorace was elected to serve as the City’s 43rd Mayor, the second woman to hold this post.
Danene Sorace was elected to serve as the City of Lancaster’s 43rd Mayor in 2018, the second woman to hold this post. Prior to serving as Mayor, Danene served a four-year term on City Council, chairing the finance committee. Her first taste of local government came while serving as executive director for an environmental organization that was actively partnering with the City of Lancaster to launch the City’s first-ever green infrastructure plan.
Danene brings more than twenty years of non-profit and philanthropy experience to the role of Mayor. She has a proven record of developing and implementing strategies to advance shared goals among public/private partners and has set forth a strategic vision to build a stronger, more equitable Lancaster, block by block.
Danene spent her early years in Lancaster County and later moved to Juniata County, where she graduated high school. She went on to graduate from Albright College and receive her Master’s in Public Policy from Rutgers University.
The April 13th meeting will not be at the Farm & Home Center, but will be held offsite at St James Episcopal church in the Saint James Parish House 119 north duke street. Prior to the meeting there will be a Holy Week Service at 11:30 am offsite at St James Episcopal church in the Saint James Parish House 119 north duke street. Parking is available and the Duke Street Garage and on the street.
If members want to go to the prayer service before the meeting they should gather in the sanctuary at Duke and Orange Street in the church building. That prayer event will start at 11:30 and end so people can attend the meeting easily.
The Rev. Shayna J. Watson, associate rector at Saint James Episcopal Churchwill preside. Rev. Watson, was ordained deacon in 2018, then priest in 2019. She served as Canon Pastor at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral under the leadership of its Dean, The Rev. Dr. Amy D. Welin, before becoming associate rector at Saint James.
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Hess's BBQ is back, Lunch Price is $16
In-person meetings are back at the Farm & Home Center. As usual, lunch is available at 11:50 AM or earlier and social time (which we all are looking forward to), continues until 12:30 PM when we begin the meeting.
A message from President Rob: As we all are aware, prices are increasing in everything we see and use. All of the restaurants and catering businesses continue to feel losses. At this time, we will continue to support the local caterers from the community. Having said that, we are increasing the prices for our lunches. To meet the demands of the catering businesses and to allocate part of the lunch money to the Farm & Home Center, it is necessary to have this increase. Effective March 9th and going forward, our lunches for the weekly meetings will cost $16.00. We have not increased our lunch prices since 2017. We have been extremely fortunate to have been provided the lunches over the years for $14.00.
The Club is not requiring the wearing of masks, but it is up to you if you want to wear one.
When attending the in-person meetings, we ask that you use common sense and consider all safety precautions regarding a healthy environment as you see fit..
We will continue to have hand sanitizers throughout the room at the Farm & Home Center
The Club will continue to offer a Zoom option for our regular meetings.
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Rotary Rendezvous meeting April 13
Rotary Rendezvous is BACK IN PERSON! Thanks to all who supported us at the last event.
Please join us for Rotary Rendezvous on Wednesday, April 13th at Southern Market of Lancaster. Arrive between 5-5:30pm for drinks with dinner to follow. We hope to see you there! - Rendezvous Committee
Rotary Rendezvous Details:
Date: Wednesday, April 13th
Time: 5:30pm - 8pm
Location: Southern Market of Lancaster
100 S Queen Street Lancaster, PA
Parking: Steinman Parking
35 S Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603
Next month, Rotary Rendezvous and Membership committees team up!
We are pleased to announce a new monthly fireside chat program in conjunction with Rendezvous starting on May 11th. Please see the details below.
Fireside chat will take place for new members starting at 5pm. Following the chat, we will invite new members to stay for Rendezvous to enjoy an evening of fellowship with current and prospective members for dinner and drinks.
Our hope is to make the onboarding process easier for new members to join. Please let Chuck Blumenstock, Kaitlyn Blosser or another member of the membership committee know if you plan on attending a fireside chat so we can prepare the necessary materials.
Event Details:
Date: 2nd Wednesday of each month
May 11th
June 8th
July 13th
Time: 5pm - 5:30pm
Location: Southern Market of Lancaster
100 S Queen Street Lancaster, PA
Parking: Steinman Parking
35 S Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603
Gil Lyons announced that the Lancaster Rotary Regatta is coming back September 23 to 25. Several sail boats have been lined up. Motor boats are invited to visit. Details will become available. For more information contact Gil.
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Rotary Foundation Gifts Go To Ukraine Relief Until April 30
New Rotary Foundation Gifts will go toward Ukraine Relief agencies outside Ukraine dealing with refugees up until April 30. You will still get points toward the Paul Harris Award and our club will still get credit towards its Foundation goals.
In response to the deepening refugee crisis, The Rotary Foundation Trustees have decided to prioritize contributions made to the Disaster Response Fund until 30 April 2022 to support disaster response grants for districts affected by these events. These expedited disaster response grants can be used to supply water, food, medicine, shelter, and clothing.
Over a million people have fled Ukraine and are in dire need of emergency aid. The United Nations estimates that number of refugees could grow to as many as 5 million people displaced. Rotary clubs in Europe and around the world have stepped up their relief work, some working on the ground to help displaced families.
With your donation to ourDisaster Response Fund, we can support communities and help rebuild lives during this tragic time.
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Wheels, Wings & 5K Committee Announces Date: June 25
The Wheels, Wings, & 5K Committee meetings will be on the 16th and 23rd. Signup sheets are available at meetings, or call Jamie. Volunteers are being solicited for all positions. Please join them to make our Club's signature community event and fundraiser a roaring success this year. Now they need volunteers to 1) collect items for grab bags and the raffle, 2)do marketing at car shows, 3) develop online registration for vendors and attendees, 4) develop the 4K, and 5) seek sponsorships.
Lancaster Rotary has honored those in our community who have dedicated their lives to community service through our annual Community Service award, as well as three students from the Lancaster City high schools that have done the same. This year, in addition to those awards, we are expanding our reach with a different kind of awardee--an every day hero.
Each month, Lancaster Rotary will honor service stars in our community--ordinary people in our Lancaster community who are going above and beyond every day in their work. The past year and a half has been difficult for so many people in Lancaster and we hope to honor those who have been shining brightest--a nurse who helped you get your vaccine, a neighbor who has delivered food for those in need, a grocery store cashier who makes your smile every time you visit. Awardees will receive a gift card and recognition from Rotary of their contribution to our community.
Lancaster Rotarians have been volunteering for Power Packs for children in the School District of Lancaster (Washington Elementary and Reynolds Middle School) for years. The last couple of years we have been very short on volunteers.
COVID has changed the role of a volunteer and reduced time commitments.
In this environment, we are looking for volunteers to pick up boxes of food at the Power Packs warehouse and deliver to Washington and Reynolds on Wednesdays at 10:30AM. The whole pick up and delivery takes about an hour and you can definitely make the Rotary meeting afterwards. Mid-size or larger SUVs and vans would be ideal, but if we can assemble some two vehicle teams we can split the loads. There is a physical aspect to loading and unloading the boxes, but if needed we can get help from the warehouse and schools.
Volunteers do not have to commit to every week. The coordinator sends an email the month prior asking for availability of volunteer and creates a schedule accordingly.
Please consider serving in this worthwhile program.
In the future, members credit card processing will be available for payments of lunches, dues, etc.
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Program Ideas
Tom Gemmill is always looking for ideas to add to the list of potential programs. Thanks to those that have come up with ideas. He currently has a list of over twenty five ideas to work on. If you have any ideas, please contact Tom at tomgemmill.tg@gmail.com.
The programs the Lancaster Rotary Club has are truly phenomenal. Kudos to Tom for such great programs and for all of the effort he puts into tracking down and scheduling these speakers and getting their programs summaries, bios and introducers. Great job Tom! We appreciate it.
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Amazon Smile Contributes to Rotary Club of Lancaster
Remember when shopping on line that Amazon donates to Rotary Club of Lancaster Foundation. Shop for great deals at http://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-3053966. There is no additional cost to you. You Shop! Amazon Gives!
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Joys & Concerns
Joy: President Rob said it was a joy when Bill Boben made it when he took a running jump onto the stage to welcome visitors.
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 Kathy 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
New Rotary Foundation Gifts will go toward Ukraine Relief agencies outside Ukraine dealing with refugees up until April 30. You will still get points toward the Paul Harris Award and our club will still get credit towards its Foundation goals.
Wings, & 5K Committee meetings will be on the 16th and 23rd. Signup sheets are available at meetings, or call Jamie. Volunteers are being solicited for all positions. Please join them to make our Club's signature community event and fundraiser a roaring success this year. Now they need volunteers to 1) collect items for grab bags and the raffle, 2)do marketing at car shows, 3) develop online registration for vendors and attendees, 4) develop the 4K, and 5) seek sponsorships. 
Lancaster Rotary has honored those in our community who have dedicated their lives to community service through our annual Community Service award, as well as three students from the Lancaster City high schools that have done the same. This year, in addition to those awards, we are expanding our reach with a different kind of awardee--an every day hero. .png){kind=small}
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