October 10, 2025
Rotary Recap
Let's learn about the Rotary Foundation-
Presented by Darcy Bastarache, York Rotary Club President
York Rotary Recap – October 10, 2025
Breakfast & Kindness $:
We enjoyed a delicious breakfast of apple crisp pancakes, sausage, and fruit — thank you to Chef Darcy, and to Jackie and Susan for serving! Kindness dollars this week will continue to go to Maine Needs.
Happy Birthday, Susan!
We celebrated Susan’s birthday in true Rotary fashion — with our traditional off-key group serenade!
We celebrated Susan’s birthday in true Rotary fashion — with our traditional off-key group serenade!
Club & Community Updates
Museum of Old York Event – November 12
York Rotary will participate in an upcoming event at the Museum of Old York. The budget is set at $300, with $150 allocated to participation. More details will be shared soon, and members are encouraged to attend! Kindness dollars at a future Rotary Meeting will be collected to purchase a raffle prize for this event.
York Rotary will participate in an upcoming event at the Museum of Old York. The budget is set at $300, with $150 allocated to participation. More details will be shared soon, and members are encouraged to attend! Kindness dollars at a future Rotary Meeting will be collected to purchase a raffle prize for this event.
Harvestfest – Saturday, October 18
Brad and Cindy have done an outstanding job coordinating our Harvestfest booth! Only a couple of volunteer slots remain open.
We’ll feature a new interactive spinner wheel game with questions about Rotary and local York landmarks.
We’ve also ordered new reusable shopping bags with the York Rotary logo — part of our ongoing community outreach and PR efforts. Thank you to Heather and the PR Committee for leading this project.
Brad and Cindy have done an outstanding job coordinating our Harvestfest booth! Only a couple of volunteer slots remain open.
We’ll feature a new interactive spinner wheel game with questions about Rotary and local York landmarks.
We’ve also ordered new reusable shopping bags with the York Rotary logo — part of our ongoing community outreach and PR efforts. Thank you to Heather and the PR Committee for leading this project.
District & Foundation Highlights
District Membership Seminar – October 25
Rotary District Membership Engagement event will be held at South Portland High School. All members are encouraged to attend to connect, collaborate, and gain new engagement ideas. It’s a great way to see the “bigger picture” of Rotary!
Rotary District Membership Engagement event will be held at South Portland High School. All members are encouraged to attend to connect, collaborate, and gain new engagement ideas. It’s a great way to see the “bigger picture” of Rotary!
Foundation Presentation
This week’s program, led by President Darcy, focused on the Rotary Foundation — what it supports, and how our club can get involved.
Key areas of focus include:
This week’s program, led by President Darcy, focused on the Rotary Foundation — what it supports, and how our club can get involved.
Key areas of focus include:
- Disease prevention and treatment
- Water, sanitation, and hygiene
- Maternal and child health
- Peacebuilding and conflict prevention
- Basic education and literacy
- Community economic development
- Environmental protection
Members participated in an interactive session using smartphones to explore foundation priorities and personal giving opportunities.
We also discussed our district’s strong connection with Mike McGovern, Rotary International’s Polio Ambassador, and the potential for a joint local club event featuring him.
We also discussed our district’s strong connection with Mike McGovern, Rotary International’s Polio Ambassador, and the potential for a joint local club event featuring him.
How to Support the Rotary Foundation:
Members can contribute through:
Members can contribute through:
- Optional quarterly donations via club invoices
- One-time or recurring online gifts
- Direct checks to Rotary International or the York Rotary PO Box
November is Rotary Foundation Month — an excellent time to give and help support Rotary’s global impact.
Other Notes
- Darcy will send the Foundation presentation slides to Jackie.
- Two members are needed to complete the online Grant Training course.
- Volunteers are still welcome for Harvestfest next weekend — contact Brad or Cindy if you can help!