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York, ME 03909
United States of America
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Email:
yorkrotary@gmail.com
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Jun 09, 2023
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Regular Club Meeting
Regular Club Meeting
Jun 16, 2023
7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Union Congregational Church York Beach
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Jun 21, 2023
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York Rotary News
May 2023 York Middle School Student of the Month
American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation YMS Student of the Month
 
Congratulations to Max~ York Rotary Club's May 2023 Student of the Month!
Max chose American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation as his preferred charity to make his $100 donation to.  When asked why he had chosen this donation, he stated, "I have chosen this charity because growing up in an ocean side town has made me understand the importance of our oceans.  I would like to donate to a charity that will help minimize plastic pollution" 
Well said Max!  Well said!  
Just another example of the bright light our future has due to the thoughtfulness and dedication off this young generation!
 
2023 High School Scholarships Awarded
 
 
Friday, June 2, 2023 WAS a HUGE day for York Maine Rotary Club.  On this day, we awarded 2 High School Scholarships. 
 
The first was awarded to Sage Collis who was the winner of our James Bartlett York Rotary Club Scholarship in the amount of $5,000.00.  Sage informed us that she plans on attending the American University of Political Science.
 
Our second scholarship winner was Matthew Charpentier, who is planning on attending Bates College in the Fall.
 
Congratulations to BOTH!  Enjoy your next chapter, and know that York Rotary is proud of your accomplishments!
YMS Interact in the HOUSE!
Purple Pinky Project YMS Interact Students
Actually, we were in THEIR house on Friday, June 2, 2023. 
On Friday, June 2nd we were invited to hold our regular club meeting at York Middle School.  What a nice time we had!  After a lovely breakfast, we had a presentation by the York Middle School 2022-2023 Interact Students.  They gave us an update on what they have been doing this year, and York Rotary had the opportunity to present them with a BIG CHECK in the amount of $388 towards their annual "Purple Pinky Project".  What a great group of young people, paving the way for a WONDERFUL FUTURE! 
Thank you York Middle School!!!
 
Friday, June 2, 2023
2020 Car with a Cause Raffle May Early Bird Drawing winner
 
Friday, June 2, 2023 York Rotary Club's meeting included the first of several 2023 "Car with a Cause" Early Bird Raffles.  The Early Bird Raffle winner, (drawn by our scholarship winner Sage) was lucky ticket # 402, P.N of North Las Vegas won $250 PLUS his ticket goes back into the raffle.  He could win other early bird drawings and/or the CAR!  Did you purchase your ticket yet?  To purchase tickets please visit the Car with a Cause website at https://carwithacause.org/
White Pines Program @ Center for Wildlife
Center for Wildlife White Pine Programs
Yesterday's meeting, May 12, 2023 was held at the Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick, Maine.  It was the PERFECT venue for our speakers, Heather Campbell, Executive Director and Keelan Wackman, Director of Development & Community Outreach from White Pine Programs.  Keelan asked us to think back to a happy childhood memory, and to write down the sights and sounds that we remember from that time.  Many Rotarians shared their happy memories with those in attendance.   
 
This was a great reminder on how important it is to spend time outside and connect with the nature 🦅 🌲 🌊
To learn more about White Pine Programs, visit their website at http://whitepineprograms.org/
 
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York Hospital Community Health Needs Assessment
 
SO many great things happening at York Rotary Club's meeting this morning!
First, the location- Thank You to York Public Library for allowing us to use your space! With the addition of a couple of tables, hand-crafted placemats courtesy of Robin Cogger, live plant centerpieces and a great breakfast from Bagel Basket the setting was perfect!
Then we welcomed a great friend, Pauline Cashman as an official NEW member.
And to wrap things up, the wonderful Sally Manninen from York Hospital's Community Health Needs Assessment was our guest speaker.    Ms. Manning provided us with local statistics regarding the health of York County High School Students.  To read more about York Hospitals Community Needs Assessment for 2021-2024 please follow the attached link:   https://www.yorkhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/YH-CHNA-Report-2021-2024-1.pdf
 
 
 
York HS Eco Club Plastics Reduction Task Force
Plastic Reduction Task Force York HS Eco Club Pastic Reduction Task Force York High School Eco Club
 
At the May 5, 2023 York Rotary Club meeting, we had the absolute please of hearing from Victoria Simon, Chloe Whitbred, and Maxine Edelson  from the York High School Eco Club Plastic and Reduction Task Force.  York High School Eco Club Plastic Reduction Task Force has expressed concerns, on behalf of York children and young adults, about the impact of plastic pollution on their future health and safety. 
Students are taking the lead in creating an Ordinance that will benefit the citizens and visitors of York, reduce the cost to the town of solid waste disposal and protect our environment.  
 
Bill Tobin- ShelterBox Presentation
Bill Tobin ShelterBox USA
 
Our speaker on Friday, April 21, 2023 was Bill Tobin, Rotary Relations Manager from ShelterBox USA.  

Everyone deserves a place to call home.

Right now, more than 113 million people around the world have lost their homes to disaster and conflict. ShelterBox USA is working to change this. By providing emergency shelter, tools, and household supplies to displaced families after disaster, they enable families to begin to rebuild and recover, transforming despair into hope.

To learn more about this important Rotary partner, please visit their website at https://www.shelterboxusa.org/

A House For ME
A House for ME
 
Today's speaker was Dennis Dean, executive director of A House For ME.  A House for ME was created by a group of concerned people, health care providers, veterans, advocates, parents and educators who have come together to change how supported housing is provided for community members with special needs.  They surround their residents with a Circle of Support people are in their lives because they want to be there- people who enrich their lives and help them fully integrate into the community.  Want to learn more about this important local nonprofit organization?  Visit their website at http://ahouseforme.org/
Student of the Month Alert!
Save the Music Foundation
 
Yesterday's meeting introduced us to this months York Middle School's Student of the Month, Issac.  Issac's teacher Brit Rowe explained why he was selected as this month's student of the month- indicating his quiet, under the radar way of making people feel good about themselves is his super power!  Due to Issac's love of music, he selected the organization "Save the Music Foundation" to donate his award to.  
Thank you Issac for being an excellent role model for others to follow!  We are proud of you!  
Step Up Parents
denyse richter step up parents
 
Did you know 7.8 million children live in a household headed by a grandparent or other relative?
Yesterday's speaker was Denyse Richter of Step Up Parents.  What is Step Up Parents?  Step Up Parents was formed to provide financial assistance to kinship caregivers in New Hampshire (soon southern Maine also) who have stepped up to raise the children of parents struggling with substance use disorder.  
To learn more about this important and unique organization, please visit their website at https://stepupparents.org/
 
York Parks & Recreation
 
At today's meeting we welcomed Peter Murray, Director, and Nick Darby Special Events Coordinator of York Parks & Recreation.  Nick assisted us in drawing our final Vacation with a Cause Early Bird winner, (Ticket # 179 WON $200!), and afterwards he and Peter shared with the club the new and improved plan for the 2023 Four on the 4th Road Race and other FUN things that are happening this season.  To learn more please visit their website at https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/ 
 
 
Maine Council on Aging
Maine Council on Aging
 
Today's meeting included a presentation by Jess Maurer who is the Executive Director for the Maine Council on Aging.  The MCOA is a broad, multidisciplinary network of 130+ organizations, businesses, municipalities and older community members working to ensure we can all live healthy, engaged and secure lives with choices and opportunities as we age at home and in community settings. We are changing the conversation about growing old in Maine. Join us as we re-imagine our communities, workplaces and systems of care so older Mainers can thrive!
To learn more about this important organization please visit their website at https://mainecouncilonaging.org
 
York Land Trust
York Land Trust York Maine Rotary Club
Today's meeting included a presentation from Amelia Nadilo, Executive Director for the York Land Trust.  The York Land Trust is a nonprofit organization led by a dedicated group of community members working to conserve and protect York’s natural resources and cultural heritage.  York Land Trust stewards more than 3,100 acres of treasured, community lands, including Public Access Preserves, Limited Access Preserves and Conservation Easements on privately owned lands.
To learn more about this amazing local organization, please visit their website at https://yorklandtrust.org/
 
Rotary Member Meetup!
 
Great time last night at Wiggly Bridge Distillery during our member meetup! PLUS we welcomed our newest member Dinon Hughes! Looking GREAT team!!
January Friday the 13th
 
Busy Friday morning! Today we had Hannah Gennaro, who is a York Rotary Scholarship recipient. She is about to graduate from college and is now researching Graduate Schools. We also welcomed York Middle School’s Student of the Month for December, Ella K. who attend with her family and teachers. Ella has chosen Great Bay Skating Club’s Scholarship Program as her non profit of choice to donate her award to. Two amazing young people who prove our future is in GREAT hands! Lastly our guest speaker was Patricia Martine, Executive Director for York Housing Authority. We learned about how important this organization is to our community. Thank you ALL!
You Travel & Teach
you travel & teach
 
This morning's speaker was Nick Adams.  Mr. Adams made an interesting presentation regarding his organization You Travel & Teach.  You Travel & Teach is a small, international exchange company offering a six-week immersive English teaching experience in Italy. Their  annual summer program is perfect for aspiring teachers, Italian language enthusiasts, and those who are curious about the world.  They offer scholarship opportunities for those individuals who might not otherwise be able to participate in this amazing opportunity.  To learn more about this organization, please visit their website at https://www.youtravelandteach.com/
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People of ACTION!

York

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Fridays at 7:15 AM
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York, ME 03909
United States of America
Phone:
(207) 396-0871
Email:
yorkrotary@gmail.com
Check the calendar details for location and Zoom link. For Rotary Car Raffle phone: 207-351-8433/email: carwithacause@gmail.com
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The 4/5-Way Test
The test, which has been translated into more than 100 languages, asks the following questions:

 

Of the things we think, say or do,

  1. Is it the TRUTH?
  2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
  3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
  4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? and York Rotary's own addition...
  5. Is it FUN!?!?!
Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 100 years, Rotary members have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.
 
York Rotary works in conjunction with the mission of rotary international to improve our local as well as our international communities. If you are passionate about service or just want to get involved, come join us. You will be glad you did.
Rotary's Vision Statement
"Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change - across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves."
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Rotary magazines 2023 Photo Awards

In Rotary magazine’s 2023 Photo Awards, we see the world courtesy of this year’s finalists.

A song of their own

The Imagine Impact Tour brings Gaby Moreno to her home country of Guatemala to inspire children to dream big.

Rotary International Convention concludes with a message of hope

As the gathering in Melbourne comes to an end, Rotary looks forward toward Singapore and a focus on mental health.

Rotary projects around the globe June 2023

Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in Canada, Grenada, Korea, Australia and Ireland.

Peace and climate change take center stage in Melbourne

Nobel Peace Prize laureate, child climate change activist, and Rotary Peace Fellows explore the intersection of environmental protection and peace