York Rotary

02/05/2026

1/28/26 Several of us attended BB at York University Unfortunately the women lost but York girl Destiny Shephard hit her 1,000 point that night! So exciting to see!
🎉👏💥
Men won their game!

02/05/2026

1/22/26
BraveBe - child advocacy center for child abuse. Main location in Lincoln with 2 satellites, one here in York!
Speakers Jake Hedden & Jan Coy
Serve 17 counties
Increase in Domestic violence
Sexual abuse is frequently seen.
Start with reporting, there's a referral base service, forensic interviews are done.
Advocates help connect families with other agencies.
Provide court school, attend sentencing.
They have medical examiners, 2 of the best in state.
Funding is thru
1) Events
2) Federal $$ - which at this time is very questionable
3) Community support-
Amazing organization to donate to!
They also take donations of
Blankets & Stuffed Animals

02/05/2026

1/17/26
Our speaker was Randy Obermeier
Chairman of York County Board

Spoke of budget challenges- 1/2 way through budget year.
Emergency Manager just retired so in search of a new one.
Call Center down 3 staff
Sheriff dept down 2 staff
County growth was 2% & City growth at about 4.4%
He also discussed going to the Capitol to voice rural interests & how laws can adversely affect us.
Solar Farm in McCool back on to move forward.

02/05/2026

This is what is happening in our county this year! Follow-up of Alex Alexandra Saathoff presentation.

01/09/2026

1/8/26
Alexandra Saathoff Executive Director for
York County Visitor Bureau
talked about the increase in social media w/ 30,000 visits monthly. There is now a community app. Visitor Guide that is printed 2 times a year. Just Melanie & YNT & the radio station are other avenues used in promoting York County.
She informed us of upcoming events.
She is always looking for creative ways to promote York County & the fun, interesting events we have to offer!
Thank you Alex!

01/09/2026

Rest of 2025!
Got a little behind on posting!

12/22/2025

This has been a great annual project for our club.

YORK – The Rotary Club of York is continuing its long-standing commitment to supporting youth and promoting literacy by distributing personal dictionaries to every third grade student in the region. This year, York Rotary members are delivering at least 214 dictionaries to students across seven ar...

11/05/2025

9/25/25
Jim Ulrich CEO of York General Healthcare
talked about the purchase of York Medical Clinic which took effect 10/1/25

11/05/2025

9/18/25
Our speaker was Melanie Wilkinson who has successfully launched her own news site Just Melanie W justmelaniew.com
She recently was honored with 1st place blog, The World According To Rikki
Also recognized as a top website by NFPW National Federation of Press Women.
She started Just Melanie in July 2023 & it's always free to readers. It is advertiser paid. Eric Ekert developed the website.
She has other talented writers that contribute. Steve Mosely, Greg Autry, Crystal Houston, Marcia Kay Lang Schlegelmilch, & York University.
Wed are "Dirty Pages" which are recipes & Questions of the Week is also a popular piece.

11/05/2025

9/11/25
Dr. Jared Pack from York University, is also on the Board for York County Historical Association.
Reorganization of the Board will be more open to the community vs just research.
Partnering with Anna Bemis Palmer museum & the plan is to collectively do more, to tell stories of York County.
And there's is a new building renovated by Clay & Becky Stodieck, to house & preserve items for a long duration.

09/19/2025

Come enjoy a meal out of the rain before the football game.

Spread the word!

Friday, September 19, 5-7:30pm
Mackey Center @ York University
just across from East Hill & the YHS Football game vs Beatrice

09/11/2025

9/4/25
Our speaker was Janae Rasmussen from CASA For York County - they are always in need of dedicated volunteers to advocate for the children.