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Rotary Club
of Lancaster
Founded 1915 ~ Club #5346 ~ District #7390
Volume 115 | Issue 33 February 3, 2021
"Don Larson, Founder & CEO of Sunshine Nut Company" - Zoom Mtg
The Sunshine Approach
Former Hershey exec, Don Larson says, “Find an idea that you’re willing to die for…and then start to really live.” After selling his possessions and moving to Mozambique to open a cashew company with a strong social mission, Don almost lost his life. That event and a deep sense that God has called him to this work has galvanized him to be even more resolute in building a company that helps transform the lives of his workers and those in his community.
Don worked for 25 years in the food industry as a seasoned executive for some of the best companies before moving to Africa. Don left corporate life and a lifestyle of material wealth for one of purpose. In 2011, he and his family sold everything and moved to Mozambique, Africa where they have lived the last 8 years. In the last 6 years, Sunshine Nut Company cashews entered the US market and have gained space on the shelves of 3,000 of the best retailers in the USA (Whole Foods, Wegmans, Giant, etc.) and has expansion plans in Europe and Asia. The major theme of the Sunshine Approach business model is value driven business – where values such as dignity, love, and community come together with excellence.
Links for next week's program:
Why A Former Hershey Exec Sold His Porsche To Build A Cashew Business In Mozambique:
Clockwise: President Ben; John Saeger; David Drain; Althea Ramsay Carrigan; Josh McManness; Tom Gemmill; and Mike McKenna, Tabor Community Services.
Announcements
Table Talk time is Noon till 12:15
Something that has been missing since the beginning of the pandemic are the highly connected conversations around the tables over lunch at our regular meetings. Starting at next week’s meeting we will begin having “Table Talk” time from noon till 12:15. The way that it will work is that when you log into the meeting you will be greeted by Kathy, Ben and Rob. You will then move into a breakout “room” with 6-8 other Rotarians and guests. Each week we will have a primer question for the groups to consider to get the conversation started. During the “Table Talk” please be generous in your sharing and in your listening. Make sure that everyone in the group is included in the conversation. Remember that this is weird for everyone, so please go out of your way to make people feel welcome. We tried this out at our holiday party with good results and learned a thing or two to make it even better. The good news is that all you have to do is show up. There isn’t even a button that you need to push. Please join us at noon this week.
Thank you
Robert Gallagher
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Refugee Center and Community School Citizenship Program
Many of you have volunteered in the past with our Rotary Citizenship Program to help adult English Learners practice for their upcoming Citizenship test. This year, much like our Secret Angel Project, things will look a bit different because all of our Citizenship classes are being taught remotely via Zoom. Beginning on February 3rd, Rotarians will have the opportunity to join our Citizenship classes remotely via Zoom to help students practice their citizenship interview questions. Both morning and evening options to volunteer are available. There will be a volunteer process, training, and procedure that will be rolled out to you via email soon and during upcoming club announcements. For the morning, volunteers will be able to assist on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM. For the evening class, volunteers will be able to assist on Thursdays from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM. Please stay tuned for more information regarding how you can volunteer to help our students become U.S. citizens, and start thinking now about whether or not you’d like to volunteer in this exciting program.
Thank you,
Josh McManness and the Rotary Refugee Center and Community School Committee
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Let's All Sing Again!
In 2021 we resumed singing a patriotic song to open each of our meetings. We’ll also sing a group song the first Wednesday of each month and the Birthday Song when birthdays are recognized.
Singing is good for the soul! Yet we’ve had little or no opportunity the last nine months to croon, let alone bellow, except in the shower. So turn up your headphones or speakers and sing heartily. Jamie and I will provide piano accompaniment so you’ll have some support. It may be awkward at first to sing on Zoom, and it won’t be like singing at the Farm and Home Center, but it will give us a chance to stretch our vocal chords and diaphragms.
Let’s have some fun!
John Saeger, for the Music Committee
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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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Rotary Global Grants Scholarship – District 7390 – 2020/2021 Rotary year
Rotary Global Grants Scholarships fund an awardee’s first year of graduate study abroad in one of Rotary’s six Areas of Focus (listed below). Candidates must live in or attend college in District 7390, which encompasses Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York counties in Pennsylvania.
Scholarship highlights…
Plan to pursue career in one of Rotary’s Areas of Focus (listed below).
Award is for first year only of graduate studies abroad
District 7390 will not fund any applicant’s study which is for the second or later year of a multi-year graduate study program abroad.
Minimum study budget of $30,000 per year. Award capped at $30,000.
Must be proficient in language of host country.
Based on…
Academic merit
Studying a Rotary Area of Focus
Residence in or attendance at a college in District 7390
Rotary’s Areas of Focus are…
Promoting peace
Fighting disease
Providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene
Saving mothers and children
Supporting education
Growing local economies.
The deadline to apply for a Global Grant Scholarship is January 10, 2021. The interviews will be held February 13, 2021 and applicants MUST be available for the interviews on that date.
For more information, go to www.rotary7390.org. Hold your cursor on “The Rotary Foundation”, then “Global Grants Ambassadorial Scholarships” for detailed information.
Rotary contact: Edward A Hauck, District 7390 Global Grants Scholarship Committee at hauckedward@gmail.comor (717) 293-8687.
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Amazon Smile Contributes to Rotary Club of Lancaster
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Joys & Concerns
Joy from John Herr: John Herr and Diane Koken celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary and the birth of their granddaughter this past weekend in Brooklyn.
Joy from Rob Gallagher: Rob Gallagher has a joy today that he just purchased Neighbors magazine that serves the residents of Bent Creek. The magazine has been in print for the past 7 years. He is super excited about it.
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
The Sunshine Approach
Table Talk time is Noon till 12:15
Many of you have volunteered in the past with our Rotary Citizenship Program to help adult English Learners practice for their upcoming Citizenship test. This year, much like our Secret Angel Project, things will look a bit different because all of our Citizenship classes are being taught remotely via Zoom. Beginning on February 3rd, Rotarians will have the opportunity to join our Citizenship classes remotely via Zoom to help students practice their citizenship interview questions. Both morning and evening options to volunteer are available. There will be a volunteer process, training, and procedure that will be rolled out to you via email soon and during upcoming club announcements. For the morning, volunteers will be able to assist on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM. For the evening class, volunteers will be able to assist on Thursdays from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM. Please stay tuned for more information regarding how you can volunteer to help our students become U.S. citizens, and start thinking now about whether or not you’d like to volunteer in this exciting program. 
Remember when shopping on line that Amazon donates to Rotary Club of Lancaster Foundation. Shop for great deals at 
