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Rotary Club
of Lancaster
Founded 1915 ~ Club #5346 ~ District #7390
Volume 115 | Issue 41 April 7, 2021
"Brad Ortenzi, Regional Dir. of Zoe International" - Zoom Mtg
Rescuing orphans and other vulnerable children from human trafficking
Brad Ortenzi experienced Thailand and ZOE firsthand in February 2014. Their hearts instantly connected to the Thai staff, children, and missionaries at ZOE. Through these people, they witnessed the love of Jesus, passionate worship and prayer, a great level of professionalism and justice-driven souls.
Brad has always had a heart for justice. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Alvernia University. When Brad witnessed the injustice of child trafficking, he decided to take an early retirement from 20 years in law enforcement to join the fight. As Director of Child Rescue he is now able to use his experience to manage a team of Thai “rock stars” (as he often refers to them), focusing on prevention, intervention, and social work.
Clockwise: President Ben; John Saeger, music; David Hosler, invocation; Althea Ramsay Carrigan, Joys & Concerns; Tom Gemmill, Introduction; Kevin Zuidervliet, speaker. The patriotic song was God Bless America.
Announcements
A Message Regarding Returning to Physical Meetings
Fellow Rotarians,
They say that patience is a virtue, but sometimes it takes way too long. We have received many emails and inquiries as a Board asking when we will return to our physical meetings to the Farm & Home Center. While we are all anxious to get back to a bit of normalcy, it is important that we keep everyone safe. The Board is continuing to evaluate the risk level in our area.
According to CovidActNow.org, the risk level in Lancaster County stands at High Risk with 23 new cases per 100K people, positive test rate of 6.6 %, 76% ICU capacity in use and only 20.3% of the population vaccinated as of March 23rd.
The vaccination site at Park City Center is ramping up, currently utilizing about 50% of their capacity by design with the intention of being at full capacity in the next few weeks. By that point, 6,000 people a day will be getting vaccinated. This will begin to dramatically improve the risk level in Lancaster County. The Board continues to assess the positivity rate and other pertinent details to determine when it is safe to return.
Please be patient just a little longer.
Thank you and the Board will continue to keep you updated.
Kindest regards,
Rob Gallagher
President-Elect
Thanks to all who have paid their dues!
Kathy sent out our dues invoices on December 31, 2020. As usual, make your check payable to Rotary Club of Lancaster and mail to
Rotary Club of Lancaster
P O Box 1387
Lancaster, PA 17608
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Joys & Concerns
Joy from Bob McClenathan: My second grandchild was born this morning August 3 at 3:19am. Mom and baby are fine. Grandparents are super.
Concern from Jess May: Per latest CDC guidance, people in areas reporting “substantial” transmission rates, which includes Lancaster County, are urged to again wear masks indoors regardless of their vaccination status.
Joy from President Rob: After Rob ran over a screwdriver, he was able to make it to a shop to get the tire repaired.
Joy from Kathy Hainley: For the first time since the pandemic started, Kathy will fly to California to see her grandson. She is returning on August 14.
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
Fellow Rotarians,
