Racial equity and the role African Americans have played in Lancaster.
Dr. Leroy Taft Hopkins is a native Lancastrian and a graduate of J.P. McCaskey Class of in 1961. He is recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus.
His education includes:
A Bachelor of Arts in German and Russian from Millersville State College (1966) and a Ph.D in Germanic Languages & Literatures from Harvard University (1974)
Dr. Hopkins has varied work experiences including:
The Assistant Director for Program and Planning and then Acting Executive Director of the Urban League of Lancaster (1976-1979).
He was an Assistant Professor of German at Millersville (1979); and retired from Millersville University in 2015 as Professor emeritus of Foreign Languages .
Community Service is a part of Dr. Hopkin's life.
He has served as past president of the Lancaster County Historical Society.
He is a current board member of Lancaster History.
He is also a member of the Black History Advisory Committee of the PA Historical and Museum Commission (1979-1996).
A member of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council (1992-1998).
And the past president of the African American Historical Society of South Central Pennsylvania.
Dr. Hopkins has published widely on African American history especially local history and the interaction of Africans/African Americans and Germans.
Links for next week's program:
Leroy Hopkins promotes city's African American heritage:
Clockwise: Rob Gallagher, Table Talk & President-Elect; Jamie Alton, music; Eugene Hostetter, invocation; Jodi Kreider, Introduction; Gregg Scptt, speaker. The patriotic song was Grand Old Flag.
Announcements
Rotary Refugee Center and Community School Committee
Josh McManness reported that the Rotary Refugee Center and Community School Committee is pleased to announce that we wrapped up another successful Rotary Citizenship Program. From February 4th to March 18th, Rotarians joined virtual IU13 Community Education Citizenship courses, helped students practice Citizenship questions, built positive relationships with students, and supported, encouraged, and mentored adult education students studying for their Citizenship exam. A very special thanks to all Rotarians that worked hard to help students prepare for their Citizenship interview. Students really appreciated your support and coaching. Volunteers included Dale McMichael, Christina Hartman, Bruce Alton, Stefanie Valar, Rakesh Popli, Steve Kraybill, Jon Saeger and Jodi Kreider. To our amazing volunteers- Thank you so much for your support of this important program, and we apologize in advance if we missed anyone!
Thank you,
Rotary Refugee Center and Community School Committee
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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
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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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Birthdays
Chuck Blumenstock Apr 01
Peter Barber Apr 02
David Doupe Apr 05
Alicia Moranz Apr 06
Russ Wert Apr 06
Stephen Gunzenhauser Apr 08
Jodi Kreider Apr 10
Bruce Alton Apr 11
Glenn Frill Apr 15
Dick Stauffer Apr 16
Wes Carr Apr 17
Gary Loiseau Apr 17
Tom Baum Apr 18
Bill Jefferson Apr 18
Stephen Kraybill Apr 20
Althea Ramsay Carrigan Apr 21
Dave Foulk Apr 30
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
Dr. Leroy Taft Hopkins is a native Lancastrian and a graduate of J.P. McCaskey Class of in 1961. He is recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus.
Fellow Rotarians,
