

Emmaus Rotarians, from the bottom of my heart Thank You for always helping when I've asked. Thank you for being on board change. Thank you for helping to overcome challenges. Thank you for your guidance. Thank you for putting your skills and expertise to work. Thank you for serving in a multitude of ways to make this year a success. Thank you for your mentorship and friendship to eachother.
President of Emmaus Rotary Club for 24 more hours
Over the last year you have probably heard me go on and on about using our handy dandy ClubRunner tools to help keep ERC organized. I'm sure I didn't annoy anyone right?? I'm sure all of my enthusiastic suggestions were well received right???
SOOOOO let's give a shot shall we....
Past District Gov. Bob Hobaugh has asked for a helping hand from ERC Volunteers at Das Awkscht Fescht! What a fantastic way for Emmaus Rotary to get involved with a community tradition, meet lots of folks and show people how fun Rotary is! This is a BIG project for us to be a part of so let's show Bob how ERC comes through!
(If you would like more information about what volunteer jobs entail click the blue box under the event location information. It will take you to the full event listing)
EMERGENCY UPDATE
CATASTROPHIC FLOODING IN LIBYA
ShelterBox is working to mount a response in Libya following the immense and unexpected flooding that destroyed the city of Derma.
Vast amounts of floodwater have caused widespread destruction, with up to 20,000 people feared to have died, thousands are still missing, and over 30,000 people have been left homeless.
The scale and severity of this disaster is hard to comprehend. People are sheltering together in school buildings, in need of blankets, mattresses, and solar lights. Many areas remain inaccessible because of significant damage to the road network, buildings, electricity, and communication lines.
We are working to see if ShelterBox can help, and our team is speaking with aid organizations already working in Libya with access to the worst-hit areas.
Please donate today to support vulnerable people who have lost their homes.
Watch this brief update on ShelterBox's developing response in Morocco.
SHELTERBOX IS ON THE GROUND IN MOROCCO
ShelterBox emergency teams are on the ground in Marrakesh, Morocco.
While we conduct assessments in Libya, we are moving forward with our response planning in Morocco. Our team in Marrakesh has met with Rotary contacts and local organizations. More team members are ready to join them in the next few days.
The Moroccan government says the death toll has nearly reached 3,000 and is expected to rise as search and rescue continues. Over 380,000 people have been affected by this disaster.
We are committed to a response in Morocco to support the communities left most vulnerable with aid such as tents, blankets, solar lights, and kitchen sets, providing we’re given relevant permissions to proceed.
While we carry out this vital work, we still urgently need your support. Your donation today will help people who have lost their homes to conflict and disaster around the world.
There is so much need around the world- right now, your support helps ensure we have the resources to be there when people need us most.
Thank you for your commitment to ensuring that no family is without a place to call home after a disaster.
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I sadly learned of the passing of Rotarian Thomas Devine over the weekend. Tom joined Rotary in 1998 and served with our Club as an Active and Honorary Rotarian for 25 years.
Many long-time members of Emmaus Rotary are sure to have lots of fond memories of Tom and his Wife Rosenia Devine. While I never had the opportunity to meet Tom in person, he and I did enjoy sending emails and the occasional phone chat. That's the special thing about our Rotary Family; even though we never met in person we shared a bond. Tom was always very encouraging and kind to me in my leadership roles. Over the years I have heard many members share messages and updates from Tom at Club meeting. This always made it clear to me that Tom was a tremendous Person who our members hold in high regard and have missed his since his health prevented him from attending Rotary Functions.
I travelled each and every highway
And more, much more than this
I did it my way"
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