Ok I'll give it to you straight Friends. The Trumpet is going out so late because I was sidetracked by my excitement for the Phillies. Yes, I will admit my head has been in the clouds dreaming of my favorite team winning the World Series this year. It brings back memories of their big win in 2008 (picture me leaping around my living room hugging my Dad) What I'm getting at here is that I love this feeling of excitement, and the thrill of imagining something big for my team.
Oh wait...did I say Imagine? Yes..I'm going there. While the Phillies are my sports team, YOU, Emmaus Rotary, are my REAL LIFE team. You are the ones that take the phrase "Imagine Rotary" and make it reality. Each and every one of us in ERC makes up the dream team of Difference Makers in our small corner of the world and beyond. We have some heavy hitters on our team. You are out there feeding people, helping children read, building computer labs in Zambia, preserving the environment, giving students opportunities to see the world, empowering young minds to explore the sciences, supporting Veterans, funding ShelterBox, and SO much more. I've also gotta mention that this team hits a grand slam when it comes to Membership and Fellowship. I see you checking in on each other, lending a hand whenever a fellow Member may need it, creating and nurturing lifelong friendships and supporting one another professionally. And in the bullpen we have talented Public Image Committee throwing the Rotary Name out into the Community. While I'm at it; I'd like to extend a BIG Congratulations to Immediate Past President, Mike Waddell for receiving the Rotary Internation Citation for his outstanding goal achievements in the 2021/2022 Rotary Year!
The ERC Rotary Wheel is a well-oiled machine, but real Champions never settle! NOW is the time to put your Imaginations to work. District Governor Len got me thinking a lot about this at his visit last week. What does Rotary mean to you? Why did you join? What makes you stay? How does being a Rotarian make you feel? What is your Rotary Story? Now I'd like you to take your answers and think about what you will do with them. How will you share your unique Rotary Story to help grow our Club Membership or reach new Sponsors? What is the next big project you envision for ERC to impact the community? Who do you know that would enjoy Rotary as much as you do? When will you invite that someone to join us at a service project or breakfast? How do you Imagine ERC in a year...5 years...10 years.
When I set out to Imagine my Rotary Year as President I took a good look at this team, and I created our Club Goals knowing that we have a great group of people who step up to the plate and get the job done. So, as I round the bases of my term I will reach out and ask you to serve, I am available to our Club Leaders and new Members to offer support, and we will have a lot of fun together in Service Above Self.
Shine Bright Friends!
Meghan Reed
President, Emmaus Rotary Club 2022/23
President, Emmaus Rotary Club 2022/23
IMPORTANT THINGS!
RICE RICE BABY! ANGEL NETWORK RICE COLLECTION! Please remember to bring boxed rice to any meeting now through November 17th. We can make a difference to struggling families one small donation at a time!
UP NEXT!
Meal Prep for Rescue Mission and Turning Point - Saturday, November 12, 2022. 8am - 11:30am
Meal Prep for Rescue Mission and Turning Point - Saturday, November 12, 2022. 8am - 11:30am
It's time for our annual meal prep for the Rescue Mission and Turning Point! We are going to be using Zion Lutheran Church again at 5901 Kings Hwy S. Old Zionsville, Pa 18068. We're going to be making a meal for about 80 people at the Rescue Mission plus a group at Turning Point and we'd love to have your help! Karen will also need a few people to help her deliver the food as well. If you're interested, please respond sign up using ClubRunner by clicking here. If you have any questions, please reach out to Nicole at 484-695-1802.
The Knauss Homestead and Emmaus Remembrance Garden Cleanup will also take place on November 12th from 9am - 11am! 150 East Main Street, Emmaus - enter through Cintas Car Park. See Karen and Nicole to sign up.