Photos are of Richard "Dick" Kraus, a Wisconsin dairy farmer and father to Sharon Goldner, an Allentown West Rotarian. Richard sadly passed away, aged 94 at the end of December 2020 of Covid in his nursing home. He loved being Santa in his community for many years and worked until he was 92 years old. Last year we gave the 'Letters to Santa' for Richard to read. This year at the Emmaus Old Fashioned Christmas 'Letters to Santa' - Santa received the letters and will reply to the ones who hopefully gave their address.
Thank you to all Emmaus Rotarians that have given their valuable time, effort, and gifts during our Service Projects : We made a difference by putting together Rescue Mission Survival Kits, Turning Point Hygiene Kits and making the kids happy at Miracle League with candy - thanks to Nicole for putting together our Sign up Genius to help with this. Last year a number of Rotarians bought gifts for children to various local organizations. This year we were asked by various charities for gift cards and therefore during the November Board meeting we requested using some money from our Community Budget. We asked for $300 and Karen brought $25 Target gift cards and has now delivered 4 gift cards to each charity : Angel Network at Emmaus High School, Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley and Valley Youth House Shelter.
Thank you to all who worked during the August weekend at the Wheels of Time Festival in Macungie making breakfast sandwiches - we made $249 - it was fun to be working together - this made a significant contribution to our funds for the year.
Look out in March for a request from Angel Network to collect an item for their Spring baskets. This year at the The Fall/Christmas baskets collection for East Penn families - 157 baskets were given out and over 190 students were each given a holiday gift card.