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 17.6%. A new case rate of 50 or above per 100,000 is Substantial. Lancaster County's rate is 262.
"Ed Foster, Director, Lancaster Airport" - Zoom & In Person Mtg
Update on the Lancaster Airport
Ed Foster is the Airport Director at Lancaster Airport, Lancaster, PA. Foster has a diverse background that includes nearly 20 years in airport management. Most recently, Foster served as airport associate director for University Park Airport for 16 years. Previously, he served as aviation senior professor and satellite campus business manager for Flint River Technical College, and airport manager/director for Thomaston-Upson County Airport.
Prior to these appointments, Foster served 30 years in the United States Army. His military career started as an elite member of the U.S. Army Drill Team and a Presidential Guard at The Old Guard in Washington, D.C. Foster also served as a crew member for AH 64 Apache’s and UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters with three overseas tours. He retired at the rank of sergeant major.
Foster earned his MBA from the American InterContinental University and his BS in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Further credentials include an airframe and power plant license from the FAA, distinction as 1 of 469 accredited airport executives with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and completion of the Executive & Leadership Coaching Program from Penn State University.
Foster is the immediate past president of the Northeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives where he also served on the board of directors. AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing individuals who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. He is currently serving on the National Board of Directors and the International Board of Directors for the AAAE.
The Lancaster Airport, built by the citizens of Lancaster County in 1935, is the fourth busiest airport in the State. It is home to 24 businesses that employ over 230 people on-site. The Manheim Township airport contributes more than $50 million dollars per year to our local economy.
Foster also has three adult sons, Austin, Zack & Chance.
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.
December 8th was the last Rotary Rendezvous for 2021. There will not be one on December 22nd. Happy Holidays!
Rotary Rendezvous will be meeting on Wednesday, January 12th between 5-5:15pm for drinks. Dinner will follow. All are welcome to join. Details to follow. Hope you to see you all there!
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
Ed Foster is the Airport Director at Lancaster Airport, Lancaster, PA. Foster has a diverse background that includes nearly 20 years in airport management. Most recently, Foster served as airport associate director for University Park Airport for 16 years. Previously, he served as aviation senior professor and satellite campus business manager for Flint River Technical College, and airport manager/director for Thomaston-Upson County Airport.
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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