🌟 Rotary Recap – January 9, 2026
York Rotary Club | First Meeting of 2026
The York Rotary Club kicked off 2026 with warmth, reflection, and connection at our January 9 meeting.
Acting President Susan opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Rotary Six Way Test, setting a thoughtful tone for the new year. She reminded members that first-quarter invoices have been sent and reflect the updated amount of $130 per quarter.
Susan acknowledged this meeting as a new beginning—sharing reflections from her calendar reminding us to stay connected with groups that help us bond with others and maybe even wake up a little earlier to make the most of each day.
Susan encouraged members to reach out to Gail Morse, who is currently navigating medical challenges.
Announcements & Upcoming Events
- Dinner Club: Heather announced that Dinner Club will meet on the second Tuesday of each month, hosted with her husband between 3:00–6:00 PM. Please contact her if you’d like to volunteer to help.
- Winter Warm-Up Party: A reminder that our Winter Warm-Up Party will be held Sunday, January 18, from 4:00–6:00 PM at Wiggly Bridge Distillery, with Skip Brown providing oldies-style background music. RSVP’s are encouraged, and please invite a friend!
Happy Dollars & Gratitude
Happy Dollars were overflowing with gratitude and life updates:
- Dinon celebrated the success of Peas and Carrots, which exceeded his personal goal with over 2,000 pounds (1 ton!) of food collected.
- Heather shared her thankfulness regarding spending 12-days recently in Greece with her family and apologized for likely not being in attendance for the next couple of weeks due to her work on the budget committee.
- Members shared joys and challenges involving family, health, travel, and appreciation for the Rotary community.
- Marilyn spoke powerfully about gratitude, healing, freedom, and the support she’s felt through York Rotary — especially meaningful as she reflected on both personal health and broader concerns in the world.
- Thanks were shared for community support, construction help, warmer weather, and simply making it through the holidays together.
Other club news:
- Susan shared that Wade Fox has stepped away from Rotary due to other commitments.
- Assistant Governor Pam Gray shared that Rob Horowitz is retiring and moving back to the area.
Fortune Cookies & New Connections
Adding a fun twist to the meeting (thanks to Susans and Greenleaves!), members opened fortune cookies that sparked table conversations and reflection. Messages ranged from “Kindness is a treasure that enriches your heart” to “A period of healing is coming your way.”
Table discussions led to meaningful stories:
- Susan shared her journey of attending YCCC — which sparked the great suggestion of starting a Rotaract Club.
- Marilyn reflected on how Rotary helped her find community when she first moved to York.
- Members talked about goals, New Year’s resolutions, taking risks, healing, and the importance of simply talking to people — whether at Hannaford, Greenleaves, or around our Rotary tables.
The meeting closed with a shared reminder for 2026:
Make new connections. Be the good.
The meeting adjourned at 8:26 AM.