Okay I'll admit I'm not a huge fan of Football, but I love seeing my friends and family so happy about their team going the distance. And who doesn't love the fact that Emmaus High School Alumnus Kyzir White is literally representing our hometown and home team!
To tie in our Rotary Club, I'd like to say how proud I am of Team ERC! Last week at the Club Assembly I shared where we stand on our Rotary International Goals as well some special goals, I set out to accomplish during my year as President. I'm amazed by the constant and enthusiastic work of our membership! Together we are packing a lot into 12 months....and beyond.
For members who were not able to make last week's meeting. I'd like to highlight just three of the many accomplishments we have happening.
1) Launching and Enviromental Impact Service Project!
ERC Joint District Grant with Rotary Club of Allentown. Kicks off Saturday, April 29th! Wildlands Black River Sanctuary Project
ERC and ARC & Interact Students to plant native species in public access parking area as first leg of the Wildlands preservation project.
2) Working closer with our Emmaus High School Interact Club.
After a very successful ERC and Interact Day. We learned that the Students of Interact want to connect more with us and learn more about Rotary values! Club leadership between ERC and EHS Interact are working on future joint meetings and projects! This year we have seen a real increase in Interact Students participating in ERC Community Service Projects. I would love for ERC to participate in Interact initiatives too!
After a very successful ERC and Interact Day. We learned that the Students of Interact want to connect more with us and learn more about Rotary values! Club leadership between ERC and EHS Interact are working on future joint meetings and projects! This year we have seen a real increase in Interact Students participating in ERC Community Service Projects. I would love for ERC to participate in Interact initiatives too!
ONE REALLY EASY WAY WE CAN START! Is to attend the upcoming Phantoms Game on Saturday March 4th! This is their big fundraiser of the year! They are hoping to sell at least 200 seats which will give them the opportunity to sell Chuck a Puck and 50/50 tickets at the game. Interact would love Rotary's support buy attending and spreading the word about ticket sales. If they meet the goal of 200 tickets sold, Rotarians could join with Interact to sell the Chuck a puck and 50/50 that night. $5.00 from every ticket purchased will go back to the Emmaus Music Department and the Angel Network! Get your tickets now to join in Rotary Fellowship that gives back! Phantoms vs. Toronto Marlies - Emmaus High School Night! (fevo.com)
3) An Evening Meeting Opportunity!
Launching Wednesday, March 29th. 6-8pm, at Rising River Brewing in Lower Macungie
The plan: Start as a Once-a-Month ADDITIONAL meeting opportunity for ERC.
The idea: Re-engage current members and attract new members. Mornings are not for everyone due to work/school/life schedules. We are going to create a productive meeting environment: not just a happy hour. Members and guests will be engaged in project-based planning/activities and enjoy fellowship. Stay tuned for more exciting details. AND DON'T FRET! Morning meetings aren't stopping! We like bacon and eggs too much!
Many thanks to Peter McCullough, Gina Vary, Wade George and soon to be member Ron Beitler for their help in planning this concept.
The plan: Start as a Once-a-Month ADDITIONAL meeting opportunity for ERC.
The idea: Re-engage current members and attract new members. Mornings are not for everyone due to work/school/life schedules. We are going to create a productive meeting environment: not just a happy hour. Members and guests will be engaged in project-based planning/activities and enjoy fellowship. Stay tuned for more exciting details. AND DON'T FRET! Morning meetings aren't stopping! We like bacon and eggs too much!
Many thanks to Peter McCullough, Gina Vary, Wade George and soon to be member Ron Beitler for their help in planning this concept.
We have headed into the second half of the year! While I don't have a fancy Half Time Show for you or an emotional locker room speech. I can leave you with this:
R-O-T-A-R-Y
R-O-T-A-R-Y
That spells Rotary
R-O-T-A-R-Y
Is known on land and sea
From north to south
From east to west
One profits most who serves the best
R-O-T-A-R-Y
That spells Rotary!
Shine Bright Friends!
Meghan Reed
Meghan Reed