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We meet In Person & Online
Fridays at 7:15 AM
Baldwin Center @ York Housing Authority
7 Pine Grove Lane
P.O. Box 806 (mailing)
York, ME 03909
United States of America
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(207) 396-0871
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yorkrotary@gmail.com
Please check Upcoming Events list to confirm meeting location and time! MANY MEETINGS CAN BE ATTENDED VIA ZOOM- CLICK ABOVE "ZOOM Meeting Link" to attend via ZOOM. For Rotary Car Raffle phone: 207-351-8433/email: carwithacause@gmail.com
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Upcoming Events
Regular Club Meeting
Regular Club Meeting
Aug 12, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Baldwin Center @ York Housing Authority
Regular Club Meeting
Regular Club Meeting
Aug 19, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Baldwin Center @ York Housing Authority
Club Assembly
Club Assembly
Aug 26, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Baldwin Center @ York Housing Authority
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Happy Labor Day! NO MEETING TODAY
Sep 02, 2022
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Point of Light Award Winner!
Heart to Heart Jud Knox Point of Light Award
 
Congratulations to our own Jud Knox, Point of Light Award recipient for his inspiring service work.  Jud's mantra has always been "Service Above Self" and we are so proud of him for the amazing work he is currently doing in our community with his non-profit "Heart to Heart".  To read more about Jud and is award, please follow this link https://www.pointsoflight.org/awards/former-hospital-administrator-fills-in-the-gaps-by-supporting-local-seniors/
We LOVE YOU JUD!  Thank you for making the world a better place to live!  
 
 
Scholarship Award
 
Yesterday, President Susan Gross had the pleasure of awarding the York Rotary Club's York Adult Ed scholarship recipient, Lily Dimmick-Russell. She is going to be a freshman majoring in Psychology at University of Maine. This photo includes Club Member Roger Poisson, Club Member Kevin Beatty and son Lucas, Lily Dimmick-Russell and President Gross. Way to GO Lily! York Rotary is PROUD of you!!
Paul Harris Award Winners
 
Friday, July 22, 2022 meeting included a presenting a Paul Harris plus 2 award to past President, Holly Sargent.  Thank you Holly for supporting Rotary in so many ways!
 
The next photo shows President Susan Gross and member Jud Knox presenting outgoing Town of York Town Manager Stephen Burns with his own Paul Harris Fellow Award. A Paul Harris Fellow is a prestigious Rotary award, the highest accolade that Rotary can present to an individual.  Jud Knox, by way of his amazing poem explained why York Rotary is presenting Stephen Burns with such an honor.  This poem is called "Certain People" .
 
Certain People
By Jud Knox
 
Certain People
          Make a larger-than-life positive difference in a community
Certain People
          Are agile enough to create multiple solutions to difficult challenges
Certain People
          Stay calm and thoughtful while other rage about
Certain People
          Remain humble while other parade
Certain People
          Are always ready with a smile and a quick wit
Certain People
          Maintain calm focus during stormy weather
Certain People
          Are securely committed through energetic disagreements
Certain People
          Hold their values as the foundation for all decisions
Certain People
          Always stand tall
Certain People
          Understand service more deeply than most
 
Thank you, Steve for being Certain People.
 
July 22, 2022
rotaryfloat
 
Friday's meeting included a fabulous presentation by visiting Rotarian Cheryl St. Amand from China Lake California.  Cheryl is involved with the Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee.  Cheryl explained that the annual float for the Rose Bowl Parade is not paid for by Rotary International, but strictly by donations.  This important project provides Rotary with an audience of 70 million viewers each year.  There are strict guidelines to follow in order to participate, and volunteers are crucial.  To learn more about the Rotary Rose Parade Float, to make a donation or to help on the committee please visit their website at https://rotaryfloat.org/
 
Partners for World Health
Elizabeth McLellan Partners for World Health
 
Today's meeting included a presentation by Elizabeth McLellan, who is the Founder & President for Partners for World Health, who's headquarters is in Portland Maine.  Partners for World Health collects medical supplies and equipment from healthcare facilities, manufacturers, other organizations and individuals.  Then they sort, evaluate, repackage and prepare these supplies and equipment for distribution to individuals, communities and healthcare facilities in need both locally and internationally.  The need is great, and is growing.  They are always looking for volunteers and help in finding different resources.  If you'd like to help, or to learn more about this amazing organization please visit their website at https://www.partnersforworldhealth.org/
June 29, 2022 Changing of the Guard!
 
Incredible night with incredible people!
Wednesday, June 29th, 2022
York River Landing- York Maine
 
The Changing of the Guard event held at York River Landing was a wonderful night of food, fellowship, and forty years of York Rotary.  During this joyous event we celebrated all of the achievements we made in the 2021-2022 year with our amazing out-going president Susan Gross.  We also recognized our Charter Members, had an amazing presentation/slide show by Doug Gray and welcomed visitors from Rotary District 7780, Claudia Frost; District Governor, Dick Hall; District Secretary & Vice District Governor, and Marina Shuliakouskaya; Public Image Instagram Officer.  Our in-coming president Susan Gross also recognized member Brad Countryman with a Thank You Paul Harris Award for all he does every year for our Car with a Cause Fundraiser.  A great time was had by all!
 
May "Car with a Cause" Early Bird Drawing
2022 Car with a Cause
 
Friday, June 3, 2022 York Rotary Club's meeting included the May "Car with a Cause" Early Bird Drawing.  Congratulations to S. Dauton of Milford, MA!  You just WON $250.00, plus your ticket goes BACK into the bin, and you could win future early bird drawings and/or you could win the car!   Have you bought YOUR ticket yet?  If now, what are you waiting for?  Visit the "Car with a Cause" website at https://carwithacause.org/ and purchase a ticket online today!
WE LOVE OUR STUDENTS!
 
So much FUN this morning at the York Maine Rotary Club regular meeting!  
First we were introduced to the York Middle School Interact club students, who updated us on their fundraising efforts for both the Purple Pinky Project and for fundraising for Ukraine.  At the conclusion of this presentation, York Rotary presented the YMS Club with a "BIG CHECK" in the amount of $988.00 to assist in their efforts.
Next, we were introduced to the 2022 York Rotary Club Scholarship recipients Elly and Evah, who both made a brief presentation on where they will be going after high school and the major's that they plan to pursue.
And then last, but certainly not least we had the pleasure of an update by 2020 Scholarship winner Sophia Newton, who brought us up to date with all the FUN things she has going on in her life while attending the University of Michigan, and what her future plans might be.
WONDERFUL MEETING!
York's Climate Action Plan
York Maine CAP
 
Yesterday's meeting included an update by York's Climate Action Plan Co-Chair Gerry Runte, shown above with York Rotary President Susan Gross.  Mr. Runte updated York Rotary on the February 2022 York Climate Action Plan Report,   This report is now going to the Town of York Voters at the May 21, 2022 Budget Referendum where Article 70 states:
 
Article Seventy
Shall the Town vote to adopt the York Climate Action Plan, as was considered at a Public Hearing on February 28, 2022, to be a non-binding set of recommendations for future policies and actions designed to prepare the Town for climate change vulnerabilities and reduce emissions?  
 
To review a Summary of this February 2022 Report, please click the below link:
 
 
Welcome Chloe!
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of having Chloe of the York High School Debate team attend our regular meeting.  At the meeting she gave a speech that she intends to give at the upcoming National Debate Competition happening in Washington, DC.  She is the only York High School student who will be attending this competition, and by the way, she is a freshman!  This young lady is GOING PLACES! 
We are pleased to support her in this opportunity with a $500.00 donation towards travel expenses.  
Sharing & Caring Grant 2022
kidsfreetogrow.org
 
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of presenting the 2022 Sharing & Caring Grant to this year's recipient "Kids Free to Grow".  Kids Free to Grow is the Child Abuse Prevention Council for York and Cumberland Counties.  Their mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect by empowering children and families in York and Cumberland Counties.  Shown in the above photo from left to right are; York Rotary President, Susan Gross, Kids Free to Grow Director, Patrice Leary-Forrey, Kids Free to Grow Community Educator of York County, Amy Michaels, and York Rotary Sharing & Caring Committee members Gail Anderson-Morse and Larry Richburg.
 
To learn more about this deserving organization, please visit their website at https://kidsfreetogrow.org/
 
York Connects!
York Connects
 
Great presentation from Donna Bakke of the organization "York Connects" this morning.  York Connects is a group of local citizens who want to make sure that the public is educated on Cell Phone Towers, specifically 5G and what the science is saying about the safety of cellular towers.  Their message is to educate yourself on the safety and then to VOTE YES on #68 to pause and plan for improved connectivity in York.  To learn more about this group, please visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/yorkconnects
York Town Hall  Building Committee Presentation
Town of York Maine York Maine Town Hall Building Committee York Rotary Club
 
 
Wayne Martin, the Chairman of the York Town Hall Building Committee made a wonderful presentation this morning at our April 1, 2022 meeting.  There is a TON of work going into making this project a reality.  To learn more about this exciting project please click this link
Thanks Wayne for an informative, interesting presentation!  
New Member Alert!
 
Exciting day yesterday at the York Maine Rotary Club's March Club Assembly!  We welcomed 2 new members, Cindy Lindley and Heather Campbell.  Cindy, originally from California relocated to Maine last year, and is the Branch Manager at Key Bank in Kittery.  Heather Campbell is a life-long York resident and has been involved in a variety of local organizations.  She is currently the Director of White Pine Programs here in Cape Neddick. 
WELCOME!
Heart to Heart 
On March 14, 2022 York Rotary showed it's support to the local organization known as "Heart to Heart" by making a $2,500 donation to help them do what they do best; to provide services to People with Age in our Communities.  To learn more about this amazing, local, non-profit organization please visit their website at https://hearttoheartagelesslove.org/about 
Marshall and Global Leadership Adventures
 
We had a very timely presentation from 13-year-old, (almost 14-year-old) Marshall who lives in York, Maine.  Marshall is raising funds to travel abroad to do volunteer work for 2-weeks this summer in Costa Rica.   He was extremely well spoken and explained that he is working with an organization called Global Leadership Adventures to develop his leadership skills, gain experience in contributing to their community and to become more cultured.    He was also excited to become more fluent in Spanish. To help this future community leader to reach his fundraising goals, please visit the following website at https://enroll.experiencegla.com/contribute/MzkxMzA/  
March 18, 2022 - York Adult Education
York Adult Education
 
Today's speaker was Lisa Robertson, the director of York Adult Education.  She made an interesting presentation of all the wonderful programs they provide to the Community.  Due to COVD, they have created several online courses, which allow students to attend classes from wherever they are.  

Adult education programs offer courses in 5 major categories:

Business & Skills Training courses help prepare Maine citizens by providing the modern skills training necessary for new careers, promotions, and other career advancement.

College Transitions courses assist people of all ages wishing to make the transition into college-level courses.

GED & High School Completion courses help people complete their high school education.

Literacy courses give people the guidance, support, and training necessary to improve their literacy skills and the literacy skills of their family.

Personal enrichment courses include lessons in skills such as cooking and musical instruments, and also include a variety of unique and fun experiences including travel.

To learn more about this local organization, please visit their website at https://york.maineadulted.org/

CONGRATULATIONS! Lucky ticket # 283
 
SO MUCH FUN last Wednesday night, March 16, 2022 at Wiggly Bridge Distillery here on Route 1 in York, ME where we held our drawing for our "Vacation with a Cause".  Great food and company.  Congratulations to lucky ticket # 283~ They WON the fabulous vacation package to Costa Rica!
50% of the funds to support Ukraine emergency humanitarian assistance- Thank you for your support!
York High School Interact Club - KIVA presentation
KIVA YHS Interact Club
 
Great in-person and ZOOM meeting Friday, March 11, 2022 morning!  Members of the York High School Interact Club (Avery, Evah, Reese, Sage and Elly) attended our meeting and made a presentation on their work with KIVA.  KIVA is an international nonprofit, with a mission to expand financial access to help underserved communities thrive.  Their site allows people to lend money with 0% interest via the Internet to low-income entrepreneurs and students on 83 countries.  Examples of individuals who are looking for a loan on KIVA:
 
~Students who need help paying tuition
~women starting businesses
~farmers investing in equipment
~families who need emergency care
 
York High School Interact Club began their KIVA Project in 2015 when the Rotary Club, in recognition of Jud Knox's service as President, donated $400 to the Interact Club.  This was then followed by another $200 donation in 2018 from the club in recognition of Holly Sargent's service as President.  
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YHS Interact Club found that KIVA was a platform where they could easily make a difference in communities all around the world,  It also allows Interact Students to learn about the hardships people are facing in other countries and teaches them that they can have an impact, from hundreds of miles away. To learn more about KIVA please visit their website at https://www.kiva.org/  
 
York County Community College- Mike Fischer, President
YCCC York County Community College York Maine Rotary Club
Michael Fischer, President of York County Community College, located right down the road in Wells, Maine made a great presentation this morning.  He told us that the role of the community college is to make sure that the community has a strong workforce.    The average age of a typical student right now is 28-29 years old.  Their goal is to make sure that they have programs which allow students to transfer into the workforce immediately or they can transfer very easily to a 4-year college.  York County Community College has been designated as a military friendly school for the 2021-2022 academic year.    To learn more about this local gem, please visit their website at https://www.yccc.edu/
 
North American Indigenous People Project
Rotary District 7780
 
Friday, February 18, 2022 we had the treat of a presentation by our own Jud Knox, who is the Team Leader for the Rotary District 7780 Indigenous Focus - North America Project.  Jud told us about 3 projects this group is interesting in moving forward with in 2022.  Those projects included 
  • Funding WaYS ~ Wabanaki Youth in Science (WaYS) Program.  The Native American Tuition Waiver and Scholarship Program, and information about University of Maine programs that promote, support, and provide educational opportunities for and about Wabanaki peoples across the State of Maine and beyond.
  • Medicine Wheel Healing Garden ~ Partnership with the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians to develop a Medicinal Garden. 
  • Education of Rotarians ~ The International team has spent the last year doing their homework.  Beginning in October 2021, they started meeting with various clubs to educate them of this project and how they can help. 
 
To learn more about this exciting, ongoing project, please contact Jud Knox at jknox0055@gmail.com
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People of ACTION!

York

Service Above Self

We meet In Person & Online
Fridays at 7:15 AM
Baldwin Center @ York Housing Authority
7 Pine Grove Lane
P.O. Box 806 (mailing)
York, ME 03909
United States of America
Phone:
(207) 396-0871
Email:
yorkrotary@gmail.com
Please check Upcoming Events list to confirm meeting location and time! MANY MEETINGS CAN BE ATTENDED VIA ZOOM- CLICK ABOVE "ZOOM Meeting Link" to attend via ZOOM. 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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