If you have searched the web for almost anything Rotary International, you have probably stumbled across Evan Burrell’s work. He is unapologetically all in for Rotary and uses his marketing and modeling talents to promote Rotary. Yes, this is his SuperRotarian pictured below. Burrell wears wild Rotary themed suits and shoes that leave the Christmas jackets of a certain Sergeant at Arms (D.B.) and a current board member (The Diamond Man) looking underdressed. You can find him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RotarianEvanBurrell
Now, with the Covid 19 pandemic leaving many of us working from home and meeting in zoom rooms, few of us want to log on to the internet for entertainment. Hey, I have my sourdough starter to feed and rolls of t. p. to count and rearrange. But I don’t want anyone to miss some valuable resources like Club Runner and My Rotary. There is even a Club Runner app to download onto your phone so that you can quickly look up any Emmaus Rotary member’s phone, home address, business address, spouse’s name, birthday and the date joined Rotary! You can even hit the icon for a phone call, text message, or email to immediately connect. Click read more below to get more info on the app.
This winter we will schedule meeting program as a refresher on using Club Runner. Meanwhile, get your geek on. If you have a question, or need some starting help, there are lots of folks ready to help you like Eileen Prokop, John Chisca, Meghan Reed, Steve Gould, et al. (Maybe, not me?)
So, what are you wearing for a Halloween costume this year? How about an Evan Burrell invisible shirt that reminds you of our common goal of “Service Above Self”s?
Our in person meetings continue at Brookside Country Club this Thursday, December 3rd. We hope you will join us. COVID safety measures will of course be implemented.
December 3rd 2020
Club member duties:
Greeter - Mike Waddell
Sign-in Table - Rick Zayaitz
Erey - Bill Erdman
Invocation/ Thought of the Day- Bob Goehler
We are meeting indoors with proper social distancing measures in place. There is no need to RSVP…just show up before 7:30 a.m., enter through the main entrance with your mask on, get signed in, find a seat, chat with friends, and enjoy the meeting.
While we meet in person this week at Brookside Country Club you also have the option to participate by joining us through the Vox Tandem platform. We will see you in person or online this Thursday, at 7:30am.
Please use the link below to join us this Thursday at 7:30am. To join us on the Vox Tandem Virtual Meeting platform.
To enter the virtual meeting, just click this link or copy and paste it into your URL Browser. Please note that you will need Firefox or Google Chrome as your browser to join the meetings.
The following safety guidelines to be followed at Brookside Country Club: UPDATED 11/24/20
Masks can be removed for eating and drinking only but are expected to be worn at all other times, inside or outside. With the case count rising we are going to present to our membership that masks are always expected to be worn while inside and outside in dining areas.
BCC purchased a stand-alone thermometer that will be arriving this week for the foyer. It will be constantly on. Guests simply stand in front of it and it reads your body temperature. It will give you a single beep if someone is good to go, but it will set off a mini alarm if someone tests high. If you test high you need to retry, and if you test high again you are expected to leave the building immediately.
Tables will be set 6 ft apart to observe social distancing and each table will seat only 5 people.
There will be multiple hand sanitizer stations located throughout the Clubhouse. We encourage guests to use hand sanitizer upon arrival and throughout their time at Brookside.
Buffets will now be served by staff of Brookside (gloves will be worn by those serving food.)
Coffee will also need to be served (no station) and we will have to utilize single use packets such as salt, pepper, creamer, ketchup, and syrup.
It is imperative that if they feel sick or have contracted COVID - 19, you must stay home.
Please contact Lexa, Mike, or Meghan if you have any questions. Please also review the Rotary District Covid-19 Guidelines in this newsletter.
On Saturday December 5th, our Emmaus Rotary participated in Emmaus's Old Fashioned Christmas at the Emmaus Triangle. Nicole and Karen help children write letters to Santa and "mail" them. An awesome time was had by all and what a great way to get into the Christmas Spirit! Thanks to all of our Rotary Elves who helped!
Karen and Nicole from the Community Service Committee are collecting any gift cards and other items you may be willing to donate over this holiday period for needy Lehigh Valley families. Last year many Emmaus Rotarians took on getting gifts for needy local children in our area with Angel Network and Zion's Food Pantry. Zion's Food Pantry are asking for gift cards of a $25 value to either Walmart or Target to help them spread the cheer to local families. Also Turning Point has various items of household needs as they move into new homes. We have also been asked by Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley for $25 gift cards for a drive-by party for the children. Contact Karen or Nicole for more information and for how you can get your donation to the right place!
Please use the following link for the Jefferson Elementary School Angel Network Wish List:
The Emmaus Rotary Fellowship Committee thanks all who came out to enjoy building goodwill and better friendships together at Pumpkin Painting Day on Sunday, October 25th.
Also many thanks to Aldi Grocery Store, Trexlertown for donating the pumpkins!
Friendly reminder! We have resumed monthly non-perishable food collections and monetary donations.
We will be collecting food for the needy at our Rotary meeting This week, Thursday DECEMBER 3rd. Share what you can!
If you tune in virtually you can donate after the meeting by dropping food off at BCC by 8:45am. You can also contribute funds by using the Venmo app and sending donations to @DonBlose with a note that the donation is intended for “food for the needy”. Monetary donations help the food band purchase perishable foods like milk, eggs, and bread.
Items in need: canned fruit, canned soups, cereals, peanut butter/jelly, anything with a long shelf life
It was a nice coincidence that last week out Club meeting program was brought to us by Emmaus Main Street Partners, a Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.
The Emmaus Main Street Partners strive to improve the quality of life and the economic vitality of a vibrant and active Emmaus community through collaborative efforts among business owners, residents, volunteers, and other partners.
Our very own Ashley Lorah, Emmaus Main Street Manager/AVP of Affiliated Chambers was joined by Jessica O’Donnell EVP Affiliated Chambers to discuss the initiatives of Emmaus Main Street Partners. I asked Ashley what key take aways would be most valuable for our members to know about EMSP.
Their partnership with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce has increased the reach and exposure businesses and organizations (like Rotary) have through membership. For example social media reach, the “Day in the Life of Emmaus” videos, and radio interviews with WDIY “On Every Main Street” series.
EMSP works with Emmaus Borough to implement events and initiatives like the Veterans Banners project, movies in the park, music in the park and more.
EMSP has a Business Development Committee that meets regularly to define the needs of the business districts and create improvement projects. The BDC committee has received grants from The Chamber’s Main Street Lehigh Valley and worked with Borough on projects such as parking way-finding signage, seasonal banners, and flower planters. The committee also released and distributed a map and guide of Emmaus with a business directory, historical sites and general information for residents and visitors. Check it out here! https://www.lehighvalleychamber.org/uploads/1/1/6/3/116374903/final_digital_copy_emsp_map2__side_1_.jpg
Thank you Ashley and Jess for presenting to our Club and for ALL the hard work and hours you put into helping Emmaus be a great place to do business, work, live and play!
COVID-19 is impacting us all in our personal, professional and Rotary lives. We must base our decisions about Rotary activities on the health and safety of our members and compliance with government and health regulations. Even though we may not be able to conduct the usual weekly in person meetings, many of our clubs are leading or participating in food and other relief programs in their communities. These efforts will likely be continuing through the balance of this Rotary year and into the future.
With this in mind, the following are guidelines for all Rotary District 7430 activities:
All guidelines set forth by the Governor, counties and other authorized persons in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the CDC should be followed.
Should any Rotarian be diagnosed with or have symptoms that they suspect to be consistent with COVID-19, that Rotarian shall:
Not participate in any Rotary event that involves a personal appearance at the event.
Report their diagnoses or symptoms to the Rotarian supervising any program in which they have participated in-person within fourteen (14) days before the diagnoses or occurrence of symptoms.
We also suggest that you adopt guidelines for your clubs that reflect the current health crisis.
Welcome to the Emmaus Rotary Club!
We meet at 7:30 AM on Thursday mornings
at Brookside Country Club, 901 Willow Lane, Macungie, PA 18062
