Alice Little Fallout
President Jeremy addressed the Club concerning the July 17th meeting after receiving complaints and comments regarding the program.
President Jeremy and the Board approved the program, as it wasn’t breaking any laws and it could be an interesting program. It was never the intent of this Club to offend anyone.
New Members Inducted
Jeff Williamson welcomed two new members to the Club:
Rebecca Theriaque, sponsored by Tom Wobber
She is the Senior Manager, Community Development American Cancer Society
Joe Guarino, sponsored by Rick Oppenheimer
He is Principal/President & CEO LINK Business
What is Old in New Again
Prez Jeremy announced that the Rotary Club of Lancaster Family picnic will be held Sunday, September 15th at Long’s Park.
He promises Food, Fun & Fellowship! He also reminded the Club that in order to have a successful event, YOU MUST SHOW UP!
Jeremy also thanked PP Alexandra Weisensale for her spearheading this event.
Circa 1921 The Rotary Club of Lancaster Family Picnic at Long’s Park
100 Years-Ago This Month
Opening of Rotary Boys' Home
The Club by unanimous action adopted the recommendation of the committee, and instructed it to proceed at once with the work of establishing a home. Harry Wohlsen "discovered" the Mayer property on Fruitville Pike, which was purchased by the Club, and the home was opened sometime in August. On August 23, 1919, the first two boys were turned over to it by Judge Landis.
Except for the daily allowance of thirty-eight cents by the County Commissioners, the home was financed until May, 1921, by voluntary contributions of members of the club. In May, 1921, the County Commissioners, recognizing the value of the home to the community, agreed to allow the flat sum of $5,000 per year for its maintenance, and in April, 1922, they agreed to an additional allowance of $2,000 per year. Since that time the work of the home is a matter of record in the annual report of the Club.
Lancaster County Children’s Alliance
Mary Hayle & Kayla Schneider spoke to the Club about the program available for child abuse victims. Kayla spoke about her healing from abuse with a powerful and positive message about her journey. She spoke about never giving up and the support her family and god gave her to get through this ordeal. Kayla told the Club that the most important thing for a victim is to hear “I believe you.” Several members expressed interest in supporting the Lancaster County Children's Alliance, the organization that helped Kayla become a survivor.
To request information about supporting the Lancaster County Children's Alliance, please contact Jamie Alton at jalton141@comcast.net or 717-875-4142.
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