Rotary Club of Lancaster

Call Directions Website Contact the organization

Rotary Club of Lancaster The "Four Way Test":
Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Meets Wednesdays at Noon at Farm & Home Center (1382 Arcadia Road) and 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 5pm for Rotary Rendezvous, most often at Lancaster Southern Market (100 South Queen Street).

September is Rotary’s Basic Education and Literacy Month, a time to celebrate the power of education to open doors and c...
09/13/2026

September is Rotary’s Basic Education and Literacy Month, a time to celebrate the power of education to open doors and create opportunity. Here in Lancaster, our commitment to education takes many forms. For 24 years, Rotary Club of Lancaster has donated books to School District of Lancaster elementary school libraries through our weekly Book Challenge. Our members mentor McCaskey High School students as they prepare for life beyond graduation, and our partnership with United Way of Lancaster County helps local nonprofits provide meaningful summer learning experiences for youth.

These efforts share a common goal: helping young people learn, grow and build brighter futures.

JOIN US FOR NEXT WEEK'S MEETING! Wednesday, September 2 at 12 PM at the Farm and Home Center, Lancaster, PA. Dr. Jeffre...
08/28/2026

JOIN US FOR NEXT WEEK'S MEETING! Wednesday, September 2 at 12 PM at the Farm and Home Center, Lancaster, PA. Dr. Jeffrey Martin and Lindsay Pringle, M.Ed will share a timely discussion on the recent rise in measles cases in Lancaster County, the factors contributing to that increase, and how healthcare and public health partners including Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health are responding. RSVP to [email protected].

Club member, Steve Henning, was awarded the Distinguished Service Citation for his ongoing commitment as the club's news...
07/07/2026

Club member, Steve Henning, was awarded the Distinguished Service Citation for his ongoing commitment as the club's newsletter editor since November 2020! His dedication has kept members informed and connected. Steve received an extended standing ovation from his fellow members, and a gift of $500 will be made to the Food Hub in Steve's honor as thanks for his service.

A new Rotary year is underway! THANK YOU to outgoing President Jamie Alton for a remarkable year of leadership as he off...
07/05/2026

A new Rotary year is underway! THANK YOU to outgoing President Jamie Alton for a remarkable year of leadership as he officially passes the gavel to incoming President Tom Wobber.

Together, Rotary Club of Lancaster members celebrated a year of meaningful impact, including:
• Welcoming 15 new members
• Revitalizing Youth Exchange
• Mentoring 68 local McCaskey students
• Supporting community organizations through hands-on service and financial support
• Raising more than $55,000 through the Wings, Wheels & 5K Festival to strengthen our community

President Tom kicked of his term by challenging members to continue growing our impact through service, membership, fellowship, and stronger community connections.

Here's to another year of Service Above Self and making a difference together!

Thanks again to all of our sponsors who supported this years Wheels & Wings Festival & 5K. This year's summer youth exp...
06/08/2026

Thanks again to all of our sponsors who supported this years Wheels & Wings Festival & 5K. This year's summer youth experience (in partnership with United Way of Lancaster County, PA) grant recipients included Advantage Lancaster, Swan 4 Kids, Horizons at LCDS, and Music for Everyone Music For Everyone. We couldn't do it without you.

05/26/2026

WW5K 2026 Recap: Thanks to all who made this year's event a success! More than just a day of family fun, the event raises funds for the Summer Youth Experience, a Rotary Club partnership with the United Way of Lancaster that supports local nonprofits focused on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) and social-emotional programs for more than 2,600 city youth ages 5–16.

The 2026 summer grant recipients included: Advantage Lancaster, Scaling Walls a Note at a Time, Horizons at Lancaster Country Day and Music for Everyone. This year, the need is especially urgent. Due to a significant budget shortfall, the School District of Lancaster is canceling summer enrichment programs. For many students, Summer Youth Experience programs provide critical access to continued learning, mentorship, and safe, structured activities.

At the same time some club members were at Lancaster County Food Hub another group volunteered with Power Packs Project,...
03/05/2026

At the same time some club members were at Lancaster County Food Hub another group volunteered with Power Packs Project, an organization working to end weekend hunger for students.

This group of 21 Rotarians and one guest jumped right in, bagging 700 stalks of celery and 600 onions for this weekend’s meals. Power Packs provides families with a weekly recipe, ingredients to prepare the meal, pantry staples, and fresh local items like milk and produce. Today the program serves 1,900 families in 18 school districts across Lancaster and Lebanon Counties.

Rotary Club of Lancaster helped start Power Packs with a $5,000 grant, and the impact continues to grow. Last year alone, the organization provided 662,000 meals with just seven staff members — a powerful reminder that volunteers truly are the engine behind this work.

👉 Curious about Rotary? Guests are always welcome at our weekly meetings, Wednesdays at noon at the Farm & Home Center.

Yesterday, club members spent several hours serving our community, in lieu of our typical weekly meeting. Two groups of ...
03/05/2026

Yesterday, club members spent several hours serving our community, in lieu of our typical weekly meeting. Two groups of Rotarians volunteered simultaneously at different local organizations. Thank you to Community Service Committee Co-Chair Lauren Miller for organizing these opportunities!

At Lancaster County Food Hub, 15 Rotarians helped sort food donations, bagged items for distribution, labeled envelopes, and organized clothing. The Food Hub supports low-income individuals, working families, and people experiencing homelessness across Lancaster County, providing essential food, clothing, and shelter services to tens of thousands each year.

We also learned that the red canopy at the entrance — now a recognizable symbol of community service in the City of Lancaster — was a gift from the Rotary Club of Lancaster.

👉 Want to make a difference in our community? Guests are always welcome to visit our weekly meetings, held Wednesdays at noon at the Lancaster Farm & Home Center.

For last week's meeting, we visited the Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development, a place our Club helped bring to lif...
03/01/2026

For last week's meeting, we visited the Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development, a place our Club helped bring to life more than 90 years ago. In the 1920s, as polio impacted children across Pennsylvania, Rotary Club of Lancaster funded a bracing clinic led by nurse Edna Schreiber. That early investment grew into what is now the Schreiber Center, serving thousands of children each year with therapy, education, and recreational programs.

This visit was more than a tour. It was a reminder of our legacy. From funding a bracing clinic in the 1920s to helping launch what would become the Schreiber Center, Rotary has been woven into this story from the beginning.

Mark you calendars for May 16th! The only one of its kind in Lancaster County, our 9th Annual Wheels and Wings Festival...
02/14/2026

Mark you calendars for May 16th! The only one of its kind in Lancaster County, our 9th Annual Wheels and Wings Festival & 5K is a destination for the whole family. The event includes a fly-in, 5K race, music, bounce houses, food trucks and a car, truck & motorcycle show as the centerpiece. Best of all, it supports the Summer Youth Experience, keeping local students actively engaged while learning leadership skills.

Address

1383 Arcadia Road
Lancaster, PA
17601

Telephone

+17176861374

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Rotary Club of Lancaster posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Rotary Club of Lancaster:

Shortcuts

Share

Category