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Club Meeting
Meadia Heights Golf ClubDec. 11, 2024
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Board Meeting (Zoom)
Zoom MeetingDec. 18, 2024
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Mixer
Red Pin Bar and GrillDec. 19, 2024
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Club Meeting
Meadia Heights Golf ClubDec. 25, 2024
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Club Meeting
Meadia Heights Golf ClubJan. 08, 2025
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Board Meeting (Zoom)
Zoom MeetingJan. 15, 2025
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Mixer
Red Pin Bar and GrillJan. 16, 2025
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Club Meeting
Meadia Heights Golf ClubJan. 22, 2025
7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
The induction ceremony, attended by fellow Rotarians, community leaders, and guests, showcased the dedication of the new members to the principles of Rotary and their eagerness to contribute to the club's mission of making a positive impact locally and globally.
"We are delighted to welcome (left to right), Jim Klecko, Steve Mentzer, and Greg Coulton to our Rotary family," said Dan Hess, President of Rotary Club of Lancaster South. "Each of them brings unique talents, experiences, and a passion for service that will enrich our club and strengthen our efforts to serve those in need."
Jim Klecko, Steve Mentzer and Greg Coulton join a diverse and dedicated group of individuals who are committed to Rotary's core values of service, integrity, and fellowship. As new members of Rotary Club of Lancaster South, they will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of service projects, networking events, and leadership development activities.
"We are excited to embark on this journey with Jim Klecko, Steve Mentzer and Greg Coulton," added Dan Hess. "Their enthusiasm and commitment to making a difference will undoubtedly inspire others and contribute to the continued success of our club."
Rotary Club of Lancaster South extends its warmest congratulations to Jim Klecko, Steve Mentzer and Greg Coulton on their induction and looks forward to their valuable contributions to the club and the community.
Jake is a member of the National Honor Society, secretary of the STEM
Club, a Burrowes Scholar of Science for 2023, chorus and also helps tutor.
His senior year he served as captain of the cross country team as well as
participated in the winter and spring track and field program.
In the community, Jake is active in the Boy Scouts where he has achieved
Eagle Rank, received the Horseshoe Silver Buckle Award and held multiple
leadership positions. In Taekwondo he has reached the black belt level,
and also serves as lifeguard at the YMCA along with other community
service projects.
His interests include anything outside (hiking, kayaking, backpacking,
skiing) as well as anything having to do with science. He enjoys reading
and hanging out with friends and family.
Following graduation, Jake is seeking an appointment with the Air Force
Academy looking to major in mechanical engineering
Jake would like would like to serve his country in the Air Force and then
move on to use his engineering degree to make new aerospace/avionics
designs for Lockheed of Boeing.
Student of the Month is selected on the basis of academic excellence as
Alicia Bennethum, a senior, is the daughter of Robert and Jennifer Bennethum of Strasburg. Alicia is currently in the Colorguard, High School Heroes, Interact Club, Link Crew Leader, member of National Honor Society, Pioneer Yearbook, and President of Student Council. Previously, she was in Concert Choir, Lampeter Fair Queen candidate and Pioneer Page Turners. Alicia has been an honor roll student throughout her high school career. She was also recognized as a Burrows Scholar and Pioneer Superlative during her junior year. In the community, Alicia teaches baton twirling to younger students and competes in twirling baton and dance. She is also a member of the ACE Mentorship program. In her spare time, Alicia loves to read, crochet, watch movies, and spend time with family and friends. Following graduation Alicia plans to attend Penn State University and major in Architectural Engineering hoping to study abroad in Rome to learn about the architectural elements of historical buildings with a goal of creating more environmentally friendly buildings leaving little to no carbon footprint. Student of the Month is selected on the basis of academic excellence as well as school and community service.
present for their siblings.
It is worth a trip to any of the Food Banks we serve to see all the good
things they are doing for the families who suffer from Food Insecurity
in our service area.
You can be sure if a family is suffering from Food insecurity, many of
their other needs are not being fulfilled, especially this time of
year, which, for many of us, is the most joyous time of the year.
Cy Fritz
Griffin is a member of the marching band and has performed in the County Band Festival. He enjoys playing Dungeons and Dragon and is a member of the school’s club.
On Saturday May 22, the Rotary Club of Lancaster South helped plant trees and bushes at the Stevens Greenland Cemetery in Lancaster City. Six Lancaster South club members along with three members from the Penn Square Rotary Club joined more than fifty (50) people from the Lancaster community with the project which included cleaning headstones, removing debris, and doing general cleanup. The Lancaster South Club also donated 16 rhododendron bushes to the cemetery.
The Stevens Greenland Cemetery has a lot of history and many stories of African-American soldiers who fought in the Civil War, Spanish- American War, both World Wars and the Korean War. There are also individuals buried in the cemetery that were community leaders of Lancaster City in the past whose last names still have deep ties to Lancaster City. A special Memorial Day ceremony entitled “Honoring Our Forgoten Heroes” will be held on May 31, 2021 at 11:00 am to honor the veterans and others buried in the cemetery.
COBYS plans to use the donation from Rotary Club of Lancaster South to expand its library of resources for foster children and for the families who care for these children. Caseworkers will use these books and other materials to help foster children process their experiences and to help equip foster/adoptive parents to understand and address their children's special needs.
COBYS receives funding from public and private sources. Considering state budget issues the past few years, adequate funding is not assured, and reduced public funding almost assuredly is. If you would like to help with a monetary donation, please make your check payable to COBYS Family Services, and send to 1417 Oregon Rd, Leola PA 17540. Or you can give online at cobys.org<http://cobys.org>.
Paparazzi have captured an image of the anti technology activist, Dick Kramer, flashing a dumb phone. While admittedly not all that high tech, this development is a total contradiction of his past views. When asked about this conundrum, Dick responded that since he read a news article about ten years ago that the Amish were now using cell phones, he felt comfortable not being on the cutting edge of mainstream society. Reportedly, his supporters were disappointed at this repudiation of a lifestyle they have come to emulate. What's next in Dick's future? A combination fax machine/scanner? A smart phone? Only time will tell. Keep checking back for more developments.
The August 6, 2014 meeting for Lancaster South Rotary was hosted by Oak Leaf Manor, where we learned more about their efforts to help create a community for WWII Veterans. Lynette Trout, President of Oak Leaf Manor, was the speaker and also shared the other community outreach programs in which they are engaged. Oak Leaf Manor is running a Veterans bus to Washington DC primarily for those vets who have not yet seen their memorial. But they are inviting any vet who wants to go to contact them. Please see the details below, and if you know of any veterans who have not yet seen the memorial, please pass this on to them.
Rotary Club of Lancaster South donated $1000.00 to help send a group of students and advisers to Monte Cristo to teach in a school. Here is their video pictorial of their trip.
On December 4, 2013 at 6 PM, Rotary Club of Lancaster South is holding its annual Christmas Party and Auction at Meadia Heights Country Club. This year will also mark the 25th anniversary celebration of the founding of our club. We are also looking for auction items, which can be anything from products to services. We have had everything imaginable donated from gift certificates to a golf outing for 3 and an Avalon beach house trip. The proceeds support the programs of the YMCA, scholarships for Penn Manor, Lampeter Strasburg, and Solanco High School students, our foreign exchange student program, and other worthy causes. If you would like to join us or donate an auction item, please RSVP to Hadley Brown at (717) 464-3371 or email him at brownh1@nationwide.com.
If you want to see true American spirit at work look no further than the Lancaster County based First Response Team. On Wednesday December 12th our club was privileged to have Tad Agoglia as a speaker. Tad has been honored as a CNN Hero.
Learn more about First Response Team at www.firstresponseteam.org . This is an amazing gentlemen and an incredible organization. Below is a brief description from their web site:
When all hope seems lost, when confusion reigns, when the only thought on a survivor’s mind is, “What now?”......
Lancaster, PA 17602
United States of America