Per latest CDC guidance, people in areas reporting “Substantial” community transmission rates, which includes Lancaster County, 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 11.5%. A new case rate of 50 per 100,000 is Substantial. Lancaster County's rate is 232.]
"Peter Kerekgyarto & Ken Kauffman" - Zoom & In Person Mtg
Building Design for the Changing Environment
Peter Kerekgyarto, Beers & Hoffman Architecture
Peter Kerekgyarto started as a Penn State architectural student intern at Beers & Hoffman Architecture in the summer of 2005. After graduation, Peter joined Beers & Hoffman full-time in 2007. He is currently an Architect, Project Manager, and Partner in the firm.
Peter developed an interest in the world of architecture at a young age while observing the work of his father at his construction company. This passion led him to the 5 year architecture program at Penn State University.
A spirited automotive enthusiast, Peter designed a motor sports resort for his thesis project. Peter’s area of expertise include educational, religious, commercial, and healthcare projects. When not in the office, Peter enjoys instructing high-performance driving, skiing and spending time at the beach.
Ken Kauffman, Moore Engineering
Kenneth L. Kauffman was named vice president of Moore Engineering Company in 2004.
He is licensed as a Professional Engineer in multiple states and is a LEED Accredited Professional.
Ken is active in local government through his involvement in the Warwick Township planning commission and the Warwick Education Foundation.
He has worked at Moore Engineering since 1985. He was promoted to President in 2016. He is a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in engineering.
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.
Rotary Rendezvous will be meeting on Wednesday, November 10th at John J Jeffries located at 300 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster, PA between 5-5:15pm for drinks. Dinner will follow. All are welcome to join. Please RSVP by following the link below or by letting Tom Baum, Kaitlyn Blosser, or another committee member know. Hope you to see you all there!
A Fellowship Event will be held at the War College in Carlisle, PA, on November 19 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, tour guide will be Colonel Fred Gellert. Tour of the museum to follow, after which lunch will be catered by a local Bar B Q establishment. You will need to provide your own transportation. There is a limited capacity of attendees. If you wish to attend this event, please email Tom Hoober at trhoober1@gmail.com or Brad Reynolds at brad.reynolds@nm.com.
Looking forward to seeing you there
Fellowship Committee
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Coming Soon
In the near future, members credit card processing will be available for payments of lunches, dues, etc. at the point of sale.
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Community Service Star Awards
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.
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
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