Several of our key working committees will convene at this week’s every-committee meeting to tackle major projects. Committees are where the work of Rotary happens, but many long-term RCL members have pointed out that committee meetings are also where fellowship and the spirit of close collaboration begin.
Whether or not your committee will be meeting, everyone is urged to come for lunch, fellowship, and the business meeting. Your attendance helps bolster our head count and luncheon revenues. If your committee is not scheduled, you may leave after the business meeting.
This week three committees are meeting:
Meeting Planning Committee
Communications Committee
Fundraising Committee
There will be no Zoom Meeting this week.
These three committees will meet individually in the Farm & Home Center at the conclusion of lunch. The Meeting Planning Committee, whose responsibilities include speakers and programs, is working hard to line up interesting presentations and find ways to engage members in special meeting programs designed to help us get to know each other better and build relationships.
Both the Communications and Fundraising Committees will zero in on our Wheels & Wings and 5K Festival, with a special focus on generating greater awareness about the event and its support of Lancaster-area youth, and urging all RCL members to try to volunteer. Committee meetings are designed to keep us centered on service without detracting from our high-quality guest speaker programs on most Wednesdays.
A fascinating look at Junior Achievement’s impact in Central PA
Last week’s meeting made it clear why Junior Achievement is so successful and why it often has a special appeal for Rotary volunteers. Many Rotary clubs support JA’s work helping to prepare young people to succeed in business and citizenship.
Club Treasurer Tom Wobber introduced Lisa Vaughn, Community Development Manager for Junior Achievement of South Central PA. She is responsible for expanding JA's reach and presence by working with local Rotaries, chambers, and organizations. We are the largest group she’s spoken with, a tribute to our level of interest and our meeting turnout. She is a member of the York-North Rotary Club.
JA is often described as the successful link between education and the business world. Lisa began by reiterating the JA Mission “to inspire and prepare young people to succeed.” JA of SCPA reaches 100,000 students annually across 14 counties. The 5th largest of 102 JA Offices across the U.S. It is supported by 8,0000 volunteers, including many from Rotary clubs in the Lancaster-York region.
She took us through the school programs that support JA’s Three Pillars of Success: financial literacy, work or career readiness, and entrepreneurship.
• Classroom Programs for K through 5 students introduce kids to the basics of financial literacy, money, savings, and distinguishing between wants vs needs.
• For 5th and 6th graders, JA BizTown combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a simulated town. BizTown in York, is an 8,000 sq ft facility that introduces elementary school students to a day of citizenship in a small town and its business economy, with the rights and responsibilities of employment, voting, and even paying taxes to support town services. The students operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor. Students are able to connect the dots between what they learn in school and the real world.
• For 6th through 8th graders, the YES! program is a half day program held at middle school. It consists of a series of four activities intended to help students gain an appreciation for the importance that financial and career decisions will play in their lives as young adults.
• For 9th and 10th graders, the STEM Summit is a day-long program held at a local high school. This program includes nine 30-minute sessions with science experiments, technology, engineering, math competitions, and trades modules. This day is designed to inspire students to pursue careers in STEM fields.
• For 11th and 12th grade students, REAL Life is a financial literacy and career-readiness forum, a day-long program held at a high school. Half the day consists of a budgeting activity intended to help students gain an appreciation for the importance that financial decisions will play in their lives as young adults. The other half of the day is focused on career readiness issues, including interview skills and resume writing tips.
These JA programs help students see the relevance of what they are learning in the classroom and its application to the real world, be successful in the workforce or postsecondary institutions, and recognize the value of an education. This knowledge helps students learn to manage their finances, understand basic economic concepts, explore careers, and develop in-demand job skills. Consequently, as adults, they will be more prepared to enter the workforce, make informed financial decisions, and contribute to the success of their local economy.
Are You Coming to the Wed., March 29, Meeting to Pack Meals?
57 People Have Volunteered to Pack Meals
The club members will come together to pack 10,000 meals at the Farm & Home Center for Food Hub/Outreach on Wednesday, March 29, at the time we normally have a meeting.
If you signed up, we’re counting on you!
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Rotary Rendezvous meets again March 8!
Rotary Rendezvous has become a highlight of RCL business and social gatherings, and a fun event for current and potential new members. Anyone who is interested in joining our committee, looking for fellowship, or simply a night out, please join us for Rotary Rendezvous on Wednesday, March 8, at Southern Market in Lancaster. Parking is available at the Steinman garage or folks can find side street parking.
Rotary Rendezvous meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.
Arrive anytime between 5-5:30pm for drinks and fellowship.
Details:
Location: Southern Market
Parking: Steinman Garage or on street
Arrive: 5-5:30pm for drinks and fellowship
Trivia: Begins at 7:00 PM
Thanks, we hope to see you there!
- Tom Baum and Rendezvous Committee
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Have you updated your contact information?
RCL is updating our Directory!
In preparation for a new Member Directory, Secretary Eric Elliot previously announced that the Club is checking with all members to make sure their contact information on file with the club is correct. This includes telephone numbers and email addresses. Crystal passed around the current member information at the January 18th meeting. If you didn't verify or update your information at that meeting, you can contact Crystal with your current information or wait until she contacts you. She can be reached at: RCOL7390@lancasterrotary.org.
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Give Prepaid Lunch Tickets to Prospective New Members
This is a great way to invite new members! Crystal has "prepaid" lunch tickets that you can purchase and give to prospective new members when you invite them to a meeting. This way you don't have to worry about paying for their meal when they come or, for that matter, even being present when they come.
Like Fun & Car Shows? You can help spread the word about WW5K!
Our 2023 Wheels & Wings Festival &
5K Run (WW5K) will be Saturday, June 24, and there will be numerous opportunities for all RCL members to volunteer – including before the event. According to Steve Stockwell, who heads up the car show registrations, the subcommittee would like to distribute registration flyers to participants at selected car shows throughout Lancaster County and beyond in April, May, and early June. If you like going to car shows, or simply have some time to take a Saturday afternoon ride this spring, please consider volunteering to help spread the word about our own WW5K.
We will soon have a schedule of all the car shows in the area. Contact Steve or subcommittee co-chairs Amy Lewis or Jamie Dalton to join the effort. Future issues of the Transmitter will share the many other ways members can volunteer to support our big fundraiser.
It’s not too early to reserve Saturday, June 24 for a day of Rotary volunteer service – and fun!
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IU13 Needs Volunteer Mentors for Literacy & Equivalency Programs
Josh McManness reports that IU13 is looking for 5 volunteers to help adult learners with the Literacy program or to prepare for the High School Equivalency test. Please contact Josh if you are interested at joshua_mcmanness@iu13.org.
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REMINDER: Share Your Program Ideas! We welcome interesting speakers, and engaging programs.
Our Club is always looking for ideas to add to the list of potential programs. If you have any ideas for programs, please contact Christine Sable or another member of the Meeting Planning Committee or any Board member, who will pass them along. Both live and virtual (Zoom) speakers are welcome.
The programs the Lancaster Rotary Club offers are important for our club and, with your help and participation, have often been truly phenomenal.
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Have Something to Share? To Add, Edit or Discontinue an Announcement or Photo:
Transmitter Editor, Steve Henning, will gladly add a new announcement, edit an existing announcement, or discontinue an announcement that is no longer relevant. Please contact Steve at: rotarians@earthlink.net. Photos of Rotarians in action are always welcome. Send photos to Steve at: rotarians@earthlink.net.
It is important and easy! Help Keep the Club Calendar Updated
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 RCOL7390@lancasterrotary.org. 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
Junior Achievement is so successful and why it often has a special appeal for Rotary volunteers. Many Rotary clubs support JA’s work helping to prepare young people to succeed in business and citizenship.
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