Uptown York Rotary Club

Good friends, great conversations, and a new Rotary year ahead!

This week, our club gathered to celebrate Rotary's annual "changing of the guard" and spend time with the people who make our club such a special place to connect, serve, and have fun.

We raised a glass to outgoing President Vaughn Crouse and thanked him for a year of leadership, dedication, and service. Vaughn's commitment helped guide our club through another successful year of making a difference in our community.

We were also excited to welcome Jenette Santiago-Kearse as our new Club President. We can't wait to see where her leadership takes us in the year ahead.

The evening included the induction of our new Board of Directors with the help of Rotary District Leadership, as well as recognition of two outstanding members as Paul Harris Fellows. Their service and generosity embody what Rotary is all about.

Congratulations to our new leadership team, our Paul Harris Fellows, and everyone who helps make this club more than just a service organization—it's a community of friends committed to doing good together.

Here's to another year of service, fellowship, and happy hours with purpose!

The vibe under the trees at the NENA Block Party........engaging community.......UYRC members Sue and Tom hosting a book giveaway...... beautiful day for a Club service project.

Come visit us at the NENA Block Party event at Goode School. Club members are giving away a variety of books.

Congratulations to our RYLA students, Blake and Dimir, on completing what they both said was an amazing week at Messiah University. It was wonderful to celebrate with you last night at the closing ceremony. We know you will do great things!

Tonight our club had the honor of welcoming York County PA President Commissioner Julie Wheeler and Register of Wills Bryan Tate for a county update. They also brought a proclamation recognizing our club’s involvement in the planting of 72 Liberty Trees across York County as part of America250PA.

We’re proud to be part of a county that is centering community at the heart of our 250th celebration!

Honorary Uptown York Rotary Club member Genevieve Ray celebrated the ribbon cutting of Hard Bargains - a permanent art installation recognizing the Continental Congress and Articles of Confederation.

Genevieve and others spent years bringing this amazing gift to the community. Check it out for yourself along the Codorus Creek and read more from the York County History Center.

Congrats, Genevieve!

Big thanks to Chris Carter, executive director of for talking with UYRC members and guests about all the cool stuff you can find at their building supply and home decor store on E. Ninth Avenue store in York. Beyond amazing bargains, RSY keeps usable items out of the landfill, offers transitional employment training, and financially supports ' family shelter.

And thanks to Corey for opening his space at for us to meet. See you there soon once he's officially open.

Only a few days left to order dinner from Gather 256 and support the Uptown York Rotary Club. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, May 13th. See link for more details.

Uptown York Rotary Club May Take-Home Dinner Fundraiser | Gather 256 Cafe Let the team at Gather 256 do the kitchen prep with blackened chicken pasta, romaine salad, and homemade cheesecake. Select a meal for one, two, three, four or more for pickup (or local delivery to any business with 5 or more orders!) on May 15th to reheat and enjoy at home.

Uptown York Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of York performed the first spring cleanup this morning at Liberty Garden at Kiwanis Lake. Additional thank you to York City for providing a truck and staff to help with cleanup!