Per latest CDC guidance, people in areas reporting “Substantial” community transmission rates are urged to wear masks indoors regardless of their vaccination status. Masks may be removed when enjoying a meal while seated at a table. A positivity rate of 8% or above is Substantial. Lancaster County's rate is 16.1%. A new case rate of 50 or above per 100,000 is Substantial. Lancaster County's rate is 271.
"Lisa Riggs, Economic Development Co." - Zoom & In Person Mtg
EDC & Lancaster Economy Updates
Lisa Riggs serves as President of the Economic Development Company of Lancaster County and EDC Finance, having joined the organizations in July 2014. She has led the organization’s increased focus on supporting existing businesses to stay and grow in Lancaster, while adding data analytics to underpin EDC’s economic strategies. Prior to joining EDC, she served as President of the Lancaster Barnstormers, a professional minor league baseball team, based in Lancaster, PA, and as President of the James Street Improvement District (JSID), a community and economic development organization focused on parts of the City of Lancaster.
The first phase of Ms. Riggs’ career occurred in Baltimore, MD. She served as Vice President of Economic Development for the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore. Prior to that she helped shape the early years of the Greater Baltimore Alliance, a regional economic development marketing effort.
Ms. Riggs resides in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, with her husband and one high schooler. Her daughter is a sophomore at Penn State University in State College. Ms. Riggs is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University. She currently serves her community by serving on the Boards of the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association, Discover Lancaster, and the Lancaster STEM Alliance. She also chairs the Steering Committee of the Lancaster Clean Water Partners and serves on the Lancaster County Agricultural Council and the Lancaster County Transportation Technical Advisory Committee.
* Community Service Star Award Deadline, Friday, Dec. 3 *
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.
Thank you to those who have signed up. to volunteer for the Salvation Army Bell Ringing.
At 12 Noon, you will see Rotary Club of Lancaster's Elves (they are Viper Elves); they will be there from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM These elves consist of Wally Otto, Chip Kirchner, Richard Manix and Tom Hoober.
We will be at the corner of the Central Market next to Disco (The Dispensing Company).
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Calendar the Rotary Holiday Party - December 15
Yes, an in-person Lancaster Rotary Club holiday party is planned for this year. This event is happening on the 15th of December. Festive attire is optional but appropriate for this event. Please join as close to noon at possible. We look forward to sharing some holiday cheer with you!
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Urgent! Rotary Service: Power Packs Needs You!
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 near future, members credit card processing will be available for payments of lunches, dues, etc.
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Rotary Fellowship Ski Trip to Banff & Lake Louise, Canada
The International Skiing Fellowship of Rotarians is running a ski trip for ISFR members, but you can join ISFR for $35 if you aren't a member. The ISFR package is for Feb. 26 to Mar. 25, 2022. It includes welcome reception, daily breakfast, general meeting, gala banquet, and photo. It costs $350 before Nov. 30, 2021. It does not include lodging, lift tickets, airfare, airport transfer, or optional activities. Join ISFR at https://isfrski.org/Join. Ski Week info at https://isfrski.org/Banff.
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!
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
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. 
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