The Zoom option is returning but members are encouraged to attend live when possible. We hope to see you Wednesday.
Wed., July 27, 2022
"Juliet Altenburg, District Governor"
"District Governor's Visit"
Juliet was born and raised in Palmerton PA and currently resides in New Cumberland PA with her husband Rob. From 1984 – 2003 she worked as a critical care nurse, educator, and trauma program manager at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) in Allentown PA. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Nursing at DeSales University in Center Valley, PA.
Since 2003 she has served as Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems (PTSF)—the accrediting body for trauma centers in Pennsylvania. Her work involves building partnerships with hospitals, healthcare associations and researchers throughout the state and nationally to enhance care provided to injured patients. Through her work at PTSF she serves on multiple boards including the Pa Division of the American Trauma Society, the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council, and the PA Healthcare Coalition for Emergency Preparedness.
Juliet’s passion for Rotary is fueled by her membership in the Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg-North (RCMN) since 2013. From 2014 -2021 she was a member of the RCMN Board of Directors and served as the Club President in 2019/2020.. Her contributions have included service in every aspect of club operations including Youth Exchange Membership Committee, Philanthropy Committee, Communications, and fundraisers.
She is a Major Donor , a Paul Harris Society Member, and a Polio Plus Society Member. In 2020 she formed the District 7390 Safety Committee that she continues to Chair which focuses on the safety of Rotarians and those they serve.
Juliet and her husband Rob are members of St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus Church in New Cumberland. When not involved in Rotary, they enjoy time volunteering with the Central PA Medical Reserve Corps, Civil Air Patrol and the Keystone Trails Association.
New members have been proposed for membership into our Club:
Christina Gallagher (has attended the New Member Orientation and sponsor is Bruce Wolff), Steve Gohn (sponsor is Tom Wobber), Shane Moser (sponsor is Chuck Blumenstock), The Board has approved these new members. If no objections are received by Club members, they will be inducted after attending the New Member Orientation.
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Club News
President Russ has asked club members to speak up with ideas for our club venue. We need more members attending live to make using the kitchen at Farm & Home practical since Hess leases the kitchen. Hess needs a minimum of 60 people and of our over 160 members, we don't get 60 attending live. President Russ would like ideas on other venues. Right ow our meal cost is being subsidized by the club. That is not what we want. In any case it looks like we will need to increase the meal cost.
Also the Board of Directors has been working hard to restructure the Club Committees. The new plan will be introduced at the August 24 meeting. Don't miss it.
The auction brought in over $1,000. Thanks to everyone who participated.
Announcements
Dues Invoices are out
The Dues Invoices have been emailed. They include an increase to $101 quarterly, $202 semi-annually or $404 annually. They may be paid by credit card at meetings. See Kathy. Or they can be made payable and mailed to: Rotary Club of Lancaster; P.O. Box 1387, Lancaster, PA 17608. There are also options to pre-pay for lunch fees. They are for 13 weeks, 26 weeks, or 52 weeks at $16 per week. Any meeting paid and not attended will be donated to the Club. There will be no refunds for this service.
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Rotary Rendezvous meeting July 27
Please join us for Rotary Rendezvous on Wednesday, July 27th, between 5-5:30pm for drinks with dinner to follow. We hope to see you there!
Josh McManness announced the Refugee Center's new Volunteer Career Pathway Mentoring Project. They are looking for volunteers to meet one-on-one with a participant that needs to improve their skills so they can fit into the workplace in a field related to their profession. This includes language skills, licensing, and an orientation to career positions and training available in their profession. They key to this program is to relate to the needs of the participant.
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Lancaster Rotary Regatta
Gil Lyons announced that the Lancaster Rotary Regatta is coming back September 23 to 25. Several sail boats have been lined up. Motor boats are invited to visit. Details will become available. For more information contact Gil.
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Program Ideas
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!
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Joys & Concerns
Joy: Christine Sable is glad that the political ads are over.
† President Russ has asked the Board Members to take responsibility for several of the weekly duties for a few weeks. All Board Members are assigned Lanes of Service. By having the Board Members know the individual duties associated with their particular Lanes of Service, it will help the Board understand the various duties. Also, this allows the Club Members to become acquainted and talk with the Board Members.
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 RotaryClubofLancaster@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