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Service Above Self

We meet Fridays at 7:30 AM
York Harbor Inn
480 York Street
York, ME  03909
United States
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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.
 
York Rotary News
January 17, 2020 Meeting 
 
Great morning meeting today!  President Stevens presented a surprised Gail Morse with a Paul Harris +1 Fellowship Pin.  Then we heard from our scholarship recipient Erica Shea, who is a 2019 graduate of York High School, who is now attending YCCC and is studying Criminal Justice.  Sorry I missed a photo opportunity!  Then our speaker today was Katie Broder who spoke to us about the Center for Wildlife Capital Campaign currently underway.  They are under construction of a 12,000 square foot, 4.5 million dollar facility.  This new building will have a large conference/auditorium as well as classrooms.  This part of the facility will be available for rent to the public.  Opening day is expected in July 2020.  For more information please visit their website at www.yorkcenterforwildlife.org
 
Holiday FUN!
 
Great meeting this morning with Bill and Holly leading us in singing Christmas Carols!  Truly the best way to get into the Christmas spirit!  Thank you BOTH!!!
 
Special Guest!
Erica Waterbury, accompanied by her dad Ronald attended today's meeting.  She was awarded a scholarship from the York Rotary Club last year.  Erica provided the club with an update of her first year at Southern Maine Community College as a culinary arts student.  She currently has a 3.9 GPA, which impressed all of us!  Thank you for the update.  We LOVED hearing from you!
 
 
Chamber Singers!
Last Friday, December 13th was one of our favorite meetings of the year!  The York Chamber Singers made their annual visit, and did not disappoint!  
Student of the Month- and PJ's!
This past Friday was 2x's the FUN!  First, we had our Student of the Month Sam stop by, and told us that he would be making a donation towards Action Against Hunger.  
 
Then, incoming President Ben Lovell shared a story with us about running into a member who has missed a few meetings recently.  When he asked the member where he'd been, the member answered that being retired it is now very tough to get up so early on Friday mornings.  Well, Ben being the sport he is, came to the meeting in his PJ's to prove that the Friday Morning York Maine Rotary Meeting is a "come as you are" club!  
York Hospital Recovery Ctr
 
This past Thursday, members of the York Maine Rotary Club visited York Hospital to deliver a donation to benefit the Recovery Center. The funds from this donation were raised during our March Madness event, which York Hospital was a huge contributor to this fundraiser.  Thank you York Hospital for all the good you do!
 
Welcome back!
This morning, we welcomed back one of our founding members- Jim Bartlett!  Welcome back dear friend!  We've missed you!
Maine Works 
This morning, the York Maine Rotary Club met in the Cellar Pub at York Harbor Inn.  Unfortunately, it's not the best layout for photo taking!  Our speaker was Margo Walsh, who is the founder of Maine Works.  Maine Works is a program that helps people exiting recovery programs or jail sentences, and provides them with tools to help them become successfully employed.  Maine Works takes the people who are looking to work and matches them with employers who are looking for workers.  Many of the employers are in the construction industry.  To learn more about this amazing organization, visit their website at www.maineworks.us
 
York County Elder Abuse Task Force
Candice Simeoni, Karen Connelly and Mike Maloney made a presentation to the York Maine Rotary Club about their organization York County Elder Abuse Task Force.  To learn more about what this amazing group is doing for our community, or to find out how you can help, please visit their website at www.yceatf.org
 
Deb McDermott~ Paul Harris Award 
On Friday, November 1st Deb McDermott was presented a Paul Harris award with thanks from the Club for her positive reporting over the years in the York Weekly for all things York Rotary Club related.  Congratulations Deb and have fun in your future endeavors!
 
First Student of the Month 2019-2020 school year!
Cooper, our first 2019-2010 York Middle School Student of the Month told us about how he plans to send his award to End 68 Hours of Hunger.  Cooper is shown here with principal Dr. Barbara Maling and his teacher Susan Frank.  Great job Cooper!
And we have a WINNER!
Posted on Oct 19, 2019
 
 
 
 
And we have a winner! Congratulations to lucky ticket #410 the Yurko family from Ogunquit Maine!!! Thanks to all who have made this year a huge success!
Habitat for Humanity
Bill Parks and his group visited the club this morning, and told us about their adventure in Guatemala where they visited a community in 2017 to help construct a home for a single mother, and also brought books to the local school children.  During their visit, they observed that the playground at the St. Augustin School was outside in the blazing sun, and needed cover.  When they came back to the States they began a fundraising campaign to raise money for a covered structure.  As a result of their efforts a covered pavilion area has been built at the school that is used as an outdoor play area for children and also a community gathering area.  Great job Habitat for Humanity!
 
Member Mingle
Posted by Jacqueline M. Grant on Oct 11, 2019
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Have you ever wondered what York Rotary is all about?  Well, here's your chance!  If you'd like to join us, please email jackiegrant3388@gmail.com to learn more!
Secretary Of State, Matthew Dunlap
 
Another great meeting in the books!  Today we heard from Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap.  He talked to us about Maine's new Real ID and he explained the State of Maine's election process.  He was a great speaker with a great sense of humor!  To learn more visit www.maine.gov/sos
 
SOLD OUT!
Yep!  You're reading that correctly!  We have officially SOLD OUT of our 2019 Car with a Cause raffle tickets! 
 
Next stop~ HARVESTFEST~ October 19th, 2019 to learn who this year's winner is!  I hope it's YOU!!!
August 16th 2019
 
State Representative, Patty Hymanson who represents District 4, and is also on the Health & Human Services Committee visited us yesterday to inform us of all the good things happening at the State House.  She provided us with a list of bills that had passed during the last session, and answered questions from our members on what different bills were about.  Thank you Dr. Hymanson for a great meeting, and for all you do to help our State!
Here's to another great Friday morning!
 
Abigail Smith, Executive Director of AWS of Kennebunk told the members about the history of the Animal Welfare Society and all about the wonderful things this organization does today.  To learn more, visit their website at www.animalwelfaresociety.org
 
Also, look who joined us today!  York Rotary member Kim Trafton, and her very special guest! Welcome back Kim!  We missed you!
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July 2019 Early Bird Winner!
On Friday, August 2nd, we pulled our July 2019, $500.00 Car with a Cause Early Bird Winner.
Congratulations to:
R. Hershbery, of York Maine!
Thank you for your support!  
 
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Friends Forever ~ July 12, 2019
We welcomed Chelsea Fitton, who is the Sr. Program & Community Engagement Manager from Friends Forever International, along with several students and staff to our meeting last Friday.  The students told us about life in Ireland, and how even in 2019 there remains a divide between Protestants and Catholics.  To learn more about this amazing organization that is bringing kids together, please visit their website at www.ff.international
 
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Scott Stevens
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