"Lancaster County Convention Center Economic Impact Results and so much more!”Kevin R. Molloy, Executive Director of the Lancaster County Convention Center Authority
The Lancaster County Convention Center Authority had its first Economic Impact study of the nearly 1O year old LCCC, completed by HVS.
HVS's findings will be the primary topic in the presentation, at the March 20th Lancaster Rotary Meeting, with a sprinkle of a few fun anecdotal stories along the way.
Kevin R. Molloy has been Executive Director of the Lancaster County Convention Center Authority since May 19, 2008.
During his time at the LCCCA, Kevin saw to the public's interest (LCCCA) in the integrated facility from construction, grand opening, and the first 10 years of operation.
Over this ten-year period the LCCCA challenges ranged from a depressed economy when the doors opened, to addressing realities in pre-opening proforma, to actual profitability, bond financing and its ongoing process of term renewals, to the shift in marketing strategies reflecting changes in the LCCCA's strategic priorities and mission.
Since July 2014, with the Collaboration Agreement in place between the LCCC, the City of Lancaster, Lancaster County, and Discover Lancaster, the LCCC has had the resources for increased marketing efforts targeting larger events, with an emphasis on attendees that utilize Lancaster County Lodging properties.
Kevin is a veteran in the Convention Center industry, and has served two terms on an international association board representing small convention centers.
He earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Thomas College in Waterville, Maine. In an effort to pass on his knowledge to the next generation, Kevin taught evening classes as an Adjunct Professor at Mercyhurst University in Erie Pennsylvania for 6 years.
Kevin's hobbies include: Judging food contests, and Coaching Ice Hockey.
Prior to coming to Lancaster, Kevin was the General Manager of the Bayfront Convention Center, in Erie Pennsylvania, where he was involved with all aspects of the successful development, construction, grand opening, startup, and operations of the new venue.
Kevin is married to Lisa Molloy, who works at Atomic Design in Lititz.
Together they have one son Kyle, who is a Penn State Graduate with an MBA.
Announcements
Board Elections April 3rd
PP Bob McClenathan and Club Facilitator announced that RCL Board Elections will be held April 3rd. Please review the ballot below. There are four (4) Candidates for two (2) positions.
2019-20 Rotary Board Candidates
Jamie Alton
Since 2016, I have been the principal of J. Alton Consulting, which serves nonprofit organizations in central and eastern Pennsylvania, and a partnering consultant with Lindsley Development Consulting. My areas of expertise include fundraising, grant writing, capital campaign planning and implementation, and organizational assessment and planning. During my 30 years in the nonprofit sector, I have worked in organizations both large and small, from the National Geographic Society to the North Museum of Nature and Science.
My ties to Rotary date back more than 30 years. My father (and new Club member), Bruce, is a past president of the Rotary Club of Billings, Montana, and our family hosted a Rotary exchange student from Finland. I joined this Club in 2006 and have chaired both the Youth Exchange and Music Committees. Since last year, I have spearheaded sponsorship efforts for the Wheels and Wings Festival & 5K. Personally and professionally, I can finally serve the Club in the way I think a good board member should. My passion for Rotary stems from its emphasis on building relationships, serving the community, and promoting peace through understanding.
My wife, Kathy, teaches at Lancaster Catholic High School (her alma mater). Our son, Matt, will graduate from Kent State this spring, while our daughter Amy is a freshman at Cabrini University. I sing in the choir of St. Edward’s Episcopal Church and occasionally perform in local community theater productions. I love Lancaster, and I would be excited to help our Club make this community an even better place to live.
Lisa Rote Lewis
After a ten-year career in television broadcasting and two years working with the government lobbyist for Boys and Girls Clubs of America, I finally realized my true passion lay in working to make a difference in the lives of young people. I became an English and journalism teacher and taught for 16 years in Howard County, Maryland, at Manheim Township High School and, most recently, at York Suburban High School. While teaching, I also coached JV girls’ basketball and varsity tennis and served on the School Improvement Team and Principal’s Advisory Committee. I was awarded Teacher of the Year honors five times by the senior classes and was also named Outstanding Educator by the Howard County Chamber of Commerce in 2001.
Retiring in 2015 has given me a chance to travel and to continue giving back to the community. I’m a fourth-generation Rotarian in this Club, joining in 2016. I chair the Youth Exchange Committee and co-chair RYLA and also participate on the Joys and Concerns, Power Packs and Tip-Off Tournament Committees. Recently, I completed a three-year term on the Board of Lancaster Dollars for Higher Learning, an organization that provides interest-free loans to college students who demonstrate need; last year I served as the Board President.
Born in Lancaster, I have lived in Atlanta, GA and the Washington, DC area prior to returning to my hometown in 2006. Married for 27 years to Dave Lewis, I have two adult stepchildren, six grandchildren, and three foreign exchange student “sons.” My hobbies are travel, reading, film, and sports.
Clint Krushinski
Clint Krushinsky is the business development specialist for Rodgers & Associates. Previously Clint was VP of Operations for a local wholesaler of millwork products, where he worked for 13 years. Clint joined Rotary in December of 2014, and has been an active member, serving as co-chair for the membership and SDOL committees. For the past two years he has managed the club’s involvement in the Power Packs Project.
Clint serves as a deacon at Faith Bible Fellowship Church and on their finance committee. A lifetime resident of Lancaster county, he grew up in Lancaster City and currently resides in Manheim Township with his wife and two children. He roots for his kids and all Pittsburgh teams. Clint enjoys playing guitar, sports and being active. His favorite family vacation spot is Chincoteague, VA.
Scott Owens
Scott is a Rotary Club of Lancaster member since 2016. He moved from the East Petersburg Rotary Club where served as President x2. He initially joined the East Petersburg club in 1986. For a period in the early 1990s he was a member of the Rotary Club of Moorestown (NJ). He currently serves as co-chair of the Foundation Committee and has long term interests in the work of the Rotary Foundation. He is a Paul Harris Fellow +6 and a member of the Bequest Society.
Scott retired from AgChoice Farm Credit, Mechanicsburg, PA in 2010 where he served as Executive Vice President of Financially Related Services. AgChoice was one of several Farm Credit assignments for Scott in a 30+ year career in Agricultural Lending and Financial Services. He also served Farm Credit Organizations in other parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Massachusetts and in two locations served as President/CEO.
Scott and his wife Jane (a retired Early Childhood educator) reside in East Petersburg. Scott serves as a Deacon for Trinity United Church of Christ where he is chair of the Finance Committee and also serves on the Property Committee. He is a Director of the Penn Central Conference United Church of Christ serving on the finance committee and Hartman Center management committee. In addition to a love of fine wine and cooking, he spends time reading (anything) and enjoys time spent at the East Petersburg Sportsman’s Club or the Elstonville Sportsmen’s Association. It is reported that he has a Pittsburgh Steelers hat.
Rotary Club of Lancaster Board of Directors Election
Peter Barber reminded the Club that Friday, April 26, 2019 is Arbor Day and the Preserve Planet Earth will be leading our Club in a special event with the Lancaster Conservancy & City of Lancaster with planting trees.
Rotary Refugee Center Committee
The Committee invites you to be a coach for our Club's Rotary Citizenship Program, which helps refugees and immigrants prepare to take the test to become a US citizen. Interestingly, a person must have lived m this country for five (5) years before she or he becomes a candidate to take this test. Each coaching session is one-on-one and lasts an hour. This is a partnership between IU13 Community Education, The Rotary Club of Lancaster and the Refugee Center & Community School at Reynolds.
Here's what you need to know:
Coach's training takes place in this room (Farm & Home Center) from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, April 17th.
Coaches review flash cards of the 200 questions about the US Constitution and the like, some of which the candidate will be asked by a government official during the citizenship test .
Coaches also help the candidate practice his or her English for example, by asking the candidate to tell you about themselves
Coaching sessions occur with the refugees on six (6) consecutive Wednesdays:
April 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th.
Each coaching session runs from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Each coach will do only one session a night.
The sessions will be held at the Lancaster Public Library on North Duke Street.
Seven Club members are needed for one-on-one coaching sessions each night, so over the six Wednesdays there are 42 one-on-one interview sessions that need coaches.
Rotary Refugee Center Committee members Kevin Allen and Jon Walker are the Project Leads. One of us will be there each night to help things run smoothly.
If you would like to sign up to be a coach or have any questions, one of the Committee Members will be standing in the back of this room and will have an information sheet you can take with you or contact Josh McManness at (717)947-1231 email: Josh_mcmanness@iu13.org
Rotary Means Business March 20th
The Rotary Club of Lancaster Penn Square and the Eastern Tier RMB Steering Committee will host the 49th RMB networking event in District 7390's RMB history and the third event of the 2019 season at the Groff Event Center, 234 West Orange Street, Lancaster, PA on Wednesday, March 20. The event cost will be FREE thanks to Groff Funeral Home and Crematory Services which is providing the venue and possibly other sponsors to be determined. The event will start at 5:30 and end at 7:30 pm. MARK YOUR CALENDARS to attend this event so that you can make great connections and enjoy the fun and fellowship of RMB. Bring potential Rotarians and family of Rotary! RSVP Here!! Thank you to the Event Sponsors!
Joys & Concerns
PP Bob Minney has returned from an extended stay in Charleston, SC. This can be considered a Joy or a Concern!
Duty Roster
Transmitter Reporter:
Andy Fletcher
Invocation:
Jen Goldbach
Pianist:
Jamie Alton
Song Leader:
Susan Eberly
Registration:
Larry Helicher, Jodi Kreider
Greeter
PP Bob “Facilitator” McClenathan
Sergeant-at-Arms
Sam Altdoerffer
Visitor Introductions:
George Grove
Joys and Concerns
Lisa Lewis
Speaker Introduction:
Tom Gemmill
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 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
Thirty (30) minute attendance at Committee meetings
Bring a guest to a Rotary meeting
Attending or volunteering at certain designated events
Attending a meeting at another Club, such as the following nearby Clubs:
CLUB NAME
ID
LOCATION
MEETING TIME
Denver-Ephrata Area
5340
American Legion, 300 Cocalico St, Ephrata
Thursdays at 7:30 AM
Donegal
5333
Gus’s Keystone Restaurant, 1050 W Main St, Mount Joy
Tuesdays at 7:30 AM
Elizabethtown
5338
Fred Barley VFW Post 5667, 126 Maytown Road, Elizabethtown
Fridays at 12:15 PM
Hershey
5344
Hershey Lodge & Convention Center, 325 University Drive, Hershey
Mondays at 12:00 PM
and
Wednesdays at 5:30 PM
Lancaster Hempfield
5348
Heritage Hotel, 500 Centerville Road, Lancaster
Tuesdays at 7:15 AM
Lancaster Penn Square
82495
Federal Tap House, 201 N Queen St, Lancaster
Wednesdays at 5:30 PM
Lancaster Sunrise
50590
Lancaster Country Club, 1466 New Holland Pike, Lancaster
Thursdays at 7:30 AM
Lancaster-South
24701
Oak Leaf Manor, 2101 Wabank Rd, Millersville
Wednesdays at 7:30 AM
Lititz
5350
General Sutter Inn, 14 E Main St, Lititz
Every Tuesday at 6:00 PM and every Thursday at 12:00 PM
Manheim
5352
Teen Central, 15 S Wolf St, Manheim
Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Mount Joy
5357
The Gathering Place, 6 Pine St, Mount Joy
Tuesdays at 12:15 PM
New Holland
5359
Garden Spot Village, 433 S Kinzer Ave,
New Holland
1st, 3rd, 5th Wednesday at 7:30 AM - 2nd & 4th at NOON
Paradise
5361
Bird-in-Hand Restaurant, 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird in Hand
Mondays at NOON
The Transmitter is published weekly. Submissions for Announcements and Committee changes/additions are due to the editor via email by 5:00 p.m. the Thursday after the meeting for publication & delivery on 5pm Friday before the meeting. Email to: asfletch@ptd.net
Executive Administrator: Kathy Hainley, 717.581.8811 Email to:
rotarycluboflancaster@gmail.com
Rotary Club of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, PO Box 1387, Lancaster, PA 17608