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York

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Fridays at 7:30 a.m.
York Public Library
15 Long Sands Road
York, ME 03909
United States of America
Phone:
(207) 396-0871
Email:
yorkrotary@gmail.com
Meetings are held most Fridays. Arrive at 7:20 for fellowship. Check the calendar details for changes to the schedule for holidays.
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York Rotary News
Vlad Levantovsky, U-Aid Direct
 

This morning, our speaker was Vlad Levantovsky, born and raised in Kharkiv, Ukraine.  After the invasion of his home country, Vlad has actively contributed to volunteer efforts providing relocation and evacuation for those directly affected by the war and lost their homes.  He is a Director of UAid Direct USA, an international team of volunteers. This emotional presentation was one we will never forget.  
 

To learn more about this amazing  organization, please visit their website at https://www.uaiddirect.org/

Computers4Vets
Computers4Vets
 
Today's speaker was Robert Satter, who made a presentation about Computers4Vets Organization.  Computers4Vets is a ten-year-old, 501(c) 3 organization based in Epping, NH that refurbishes laptop/notebook computers for local veterans who cannot afford to buy one.  The organization is operated by Mark Grimshaw, a career Army veteran, a graduate of Lowell Tech, and a post-army employee of Raytheon.  In the last 10 years Mark's organization has provided over 2,100 computer systems to area veterans. 
 
To learn more about this local organization making a difference in our community, please visit their website at http://www.computers4Vets.org
Nancy Stevens, S. ME Organization for Social Justice
Southern Maine Organization for Social Justice
MIRC Southern Maine Organization for Social Justice YCCAC
 
 
 
 
 
 
This morning's meeting was highly productive, thanks to Nancy Stevens' introductions to Ruben Luna Torres, Advocacy, Communications and Policy Manager at Maine Immigrants Rights Coalition, and Mulenga Mutapa, Multicultural Outreach Worker at York County Community Action Corp. Both experts shared insightful perspectives on immigration issues, prompting meaningful reflection. The discussion was truly enlightening.
Kittery J-1 Support, Sam Lober & CWAC
CWAC Peggi Stalling Gregory Sam Lober
At Friday, September 6, 2024  meeting, we were pleased to have Peggi Stallings Gregory of the Kittery J-1 Support Group Program as our guest speaker. She discussed the joy she has found in supporting J-1 employees in our area and suggested re-establishing a similar support group in York, which was previously active before COVID. We also met Sam Lober, a fellow Rotarian from the Rotary Club of Mason and Deerfield, Ohio, and thanked him for bringing his club's flag. Furthermore, Sam helped draw the winner of the August $250 Car with a Cause Early Bird, ticket #383, E. York, from White River Junction!
 
August 9, 2024 regular meeting
Alzheimer's Association Maine
 
York Rotary's meeting on Friday, August 9, 2024 introduced us to Linda Bresnahan, who was from the Maine Alzheimer's Association.  Ms. Bresnahan told us about all the wonderful things that her organization does for both those suffering with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.  
 
Did you know that there is a local Alzheimer's Association Support Group that meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 2-3 pm at the York Public Library? To learn more about caregiver programs and resources, visit their website at www.alz.org/maine
 
There is a walk planned for September 28, 2024, (registration @9 am, ceremony @ 10 am, walk @ 10:30 am) at Long Sands Beach:
 

This is why we walk.

At the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, we’re fighting for a different future. For families facing the disease today. For more time. For treatments. We’re closer than ever to stopping Alzheimer’s. But to get there, we need you. Join us for the world’s largest fundraiser to fight the disease.

To register for this event please visit

https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2024/ME-Maine?fr_id=17680&pg=entry

 

 

August 2, 2024 meeting- Dempsey Center
Cara Valentino The Dempsey Center
 
August 2, 2024 York Rotary Meeting included inducting 2 new members.  Suyanti Gerry and Aaron Gilman shown here with Susan Gross, Membership Chair and Jud Knox current President.  Welcome aboard and thank you for helping us Create Hope in the World!
Next, we held our July Car with a Cause Early Bird Drawing, with the help of our guest speaker, Cara Valentino.  July's $250 winner is lucky ticket # 302, owned by R. DeFeo.  And as always, the ticket goes back in, and could potentially be the winner of the car!
Finally, our guest speaker was Cara Valentino, CEO & President of the Dempsey Cen.ter Organization.  What is The Dempsey Center Organization? 
 
After watching his mother’s journey with ovarian cancer, actor and Maine native Patrick Dempsey wanted to make a space where those impacted by cancer could find relief, comfort, and resources. The Dempsey Center opened its doors in 2008 and today provides care and support to hundreds of individuals and their families.  The Dempsey Center provides personalized and comprehensive cancer care at no cost. 
 
To learn more about this unique local organization, visit their website at https://www.dempseycenter.org/
July 26, 2024 Scholarship Recipient Brianna Baker
 
 
Today's meeting included hearing from our friend Brianna Baker who was a York Rotary Scholarship recipient. Brianna recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburg, PA and told us what it was like to begin her college career during COVID. This remarkable young woman is going places! Thank you for sharing your journey and know that York Rotary is very proud of you!
 
 
July 19th meeting included Friends Forever!
Friends Forever Durham NH
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
Today’s meeting included a great presentation from Amelia and Ellen from Friends Forever International. York Rotary has been supporting Friends Forever for the past 29 years and loved to hear how this organization has grown and continues to bring youth together to build peace throughout the world. Like Ellen said we are much more alike than we are different! To learn more about this amazing organization please visit their website at https://www.ff.international/durham
York Robotics & New Member Alert! 7/15/24
Friday, July 12, 2024 meeting was the first regular meeting of the 2024-2025 Rotary Year. 
We welcomed new-to-us member Kerry Cronin, who is transferring from her previous Rotary Club to ours. 
Kerry is the new Assistant Director at the York Public Library, and decided to join our club.
Welcome Kerry!  Thank you for wanting to help us make change in the World!
Next Jud (this years Club President) introduced us to this his "Kindness Can". 
This Kindness Can will help us at meetings raise happy dollars to help support various projects and organizations. 
 
Today’s speaker(s) included a presentation by York Robotics. This amazing group told us their story, how they began and about their successes. The photo includes Gavin Tucker, Brody Waters, Jasper Witham, Tegan Witham, Gerald Mackaman, Linda Mackaman, JR Wentworth, Kristen Berube and Darryk Kelly. We are SO proud of this team of young people putting York Maine on the map!! Great job!!
 
To learn more about this team please visit their facebook page at:
 
 
This months Kindness Can dollars will be used to help support York Robotics.
 
July 3, 2024 Pre Race PARTY~
 
On July 3, 2024 we had a great time with our Pre-Race Party!
Over 400 racers picked up their race day bibs while the bouncy house was a big hit.
Thank you for all who participated in our hopefully newest York Rotary TRADITION!
June 21, 2024 Lead with Nature~ Dan Gardoqui
 
 
Today we met Dan Gardoqui from Lead with Nature in Cape Neddick ME. Not only did we learn some new things about local birds, small mammals and amphibians, Mr. Gardoqui has an amazing skill of bird calls! Want to learn more about his consulting services? Visit his website at www.leadwithnature.com.
 
2024 Caring and Sharing Grant WINNER!
 
 
 
 
At this mornings meeting York Rotary Caring and Sharing committee members Larry and Gail presented Tara Owen, founder of Equip for Living with the 2024 Caring and Sharing Grant. Congratulations to this amazing organization. To learn more visit their website at www.equipforliving.org.
June 16, 2024 Meeting
York Ambulance Services
 
On Friday, June 16th we recognized 2 wonderful Rotarians'- Russ Peterson and Larry Richburg for their contributions to the
Rotary International Foundation Endowment Fund! 
Way to make a difference in the World you guys!!!!  Great work!
In addition we had a presentation from the York Ambulance Association-
YAA selflessly serves our entire community. 
To learn more about York Ambulance Association, please visit their website at https://yorkambulance.com/
May Car with a Cause Early Bird Drawing
 
The May Car with a Cause Early Bird $250.00 winner was Jeanne Davidson of York Harbor! 
Congratulations Jeanne !
Thank you for your continued support of York Rotary!
May 17, 2024 Meeting
 
What a beautiful meeting today! We were invited to meet at York Middle School, and the staff welcomed us with a beautiful breakfast to start.  Then member Dinon Hughes introduced us to this year's 2024 York Maine Scholarship winners, Ben, Ben and Molly.  These amazing young people told us about themselves, their hobbies and interests and where they planned on attending college this fall. Great people with great futures ahead of them!
Next we got an update from the York Middle School Interact Students who told us about how busy they have been this year.  One of their projects, Penny Wars to benefit Common Man for Ukranine, raised $168.  The photo shows President Lovell presenting YMS Interact Students with a matching $168 from York Rotary Club.  
York High School Interact Students also updated the club on all the amazing things they did this year, including but not limited to holding a Polar Plunge that raised $670 for YCSA heating assistance, they volunteered at the 2023 Harvestfest cutting potatoes for Wild Willies where they were given $500 towards their efforts, and they also helped sell Yorkwise Cards.  
Finally, our speaker today was Trey Kennard, Commander of the USS North Dakota.  He answered members questions regarding what their mission includes, how long they would be in the area, and what it is like living on a submarine.
 
The candid photo of member Dick Santoro witting with Gail Morse is also shown here.
  It was great to see you Dick!  
Thank you to all who attended today!
Economics of Climate Change
 
 
We had a great meeting today! John Paolini was inducted as a new member and Doug Gray was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow +6 pin.
Welcome back Doug!
 
We had a wonderful presentation from Sarah Jacobson, Economics Professor at Williams College, on the Economics of Climate Change. 
Did you know that
The Social Cost of Carbon
The expected cost of damages from each unit of greenhouse gas emissions:
~ Current EPA estimate: $51.00 per metric ton of CO2
~ New estimate is $190.00
~ Social cost of carbon will increase over time
Harris Javid, Peace Corps
Peace Corps Virtual Pilot
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We had another great meeting today! President Lovell presented member Steve J. with a Paul Harris Fellow x 6. He also presented to member Susan G. recognition from Rotary International that she has made a commitment to the Rotary Endowment Foundation and the 7780 Challenge Grant. Both are proud examples of service above self.
Our speaker today via ZOOM was a gentleman named Harris Javid, from the Peace Corps, who told us about their new virtual service pilot project which allows participants to help throughout the world from the comfort of their own home. To learn more about this exciting project, please visit their website at https://www.peacecorps.gov/volunteer/virtual-service-pilot
SBA- Disaster Loans
Maine SBA
 
At the York Rotary Meeting of April 19, 2024 we had the pleasure of meeting Brian Beard, Public Affairs Specialist of the US Small Business Administration.  He told us about the availability of Disaster Loans that are currently available through the U.S. Small Business Administration due to the  Severe Storm and Flooding Event which occurred January 9-13th in several Maine Counties.  Mr. Beard provided us with literature and advice on how to apply and who may qualify for low-interest loans through this agency.  
To learn more about this consumer-friendly loan program, please visit https://lending.sba.gov/
 
 
Equip for Living
 
equip for living
 
What happened at yesterday's York Rotary meeting? Our speaker, Tara of Equip for Living spoke to us about her amazing non-profit. What is Equip for Living? Their mission is to support adults with special needs and improve their quality of life by providing a resource hub where people can give and receive funding for adaptive equipment and technology, receive education relating to what services and activities are available in their area, and swap equipment with others in the community. It's AMAZING how many wonderful people are in our community making a difference in the world! To learn more about this organization, please visit their website at
York Ready for Climate Action
York Ready for Climate Action
 
Friday's meeting included a visit from York Ready for Climate Action Executive Director, Marina Mails and Board of Director member, Rozanna Patane. Who is York Ready for Climate Action? They are a group of passionate volunteers from around the York community, dedicated to increasing awareness about climate change and making urgent reductions in emissions for the benefit of our community and our planet! They informed the club of their mission, and several upcoming events, and also suggested ways we can all help. To learn more about this amazing volunteer group doing so much in the York Community, please visit their website at https://yorkreadyforclimateaction.org/
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People of ACTION!

York

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Fridays at 7:30 a.m.
York Public Library
15 Long Sands Road
York, ME 03909
United States of America
Phone:
(207) 396-0871
Email:
yorkrotary@gmail.com
Meetings are held most Fridays. Arrive at 7:20 for fellowship. Check the calendar details for changes to the schedule for holidays.
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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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