Emmaus Rotary Trumpet, September 2, 2020 (Sep 01, 2020)

President's Message

President's Message

Dear Emmaus Rotarians,

I already have my eye on the extended weather forecasts! Lets all cross our fingers for a cool, crisp day with clear blue skies on Monday, September 14, 2020 when we hold our 13th Annual Golf Tournament. Meanwhile, buy a raffle ticket. Sell several more. We are aiming to sell all 300 to max out the excitement for the prize winners--- a $4000 gold bangle diamond bracelet from Eric Loch Diamond Jewelers and 2 gift cards!! -- one for $1,000 to PA Wine and Spirits and another for $1,000 to Shangy's Beer Emporium.

Meanwhile, it looks like we can get back together for a regular Thursday morning meeting on September 10th. Mike Waddell and Sue Wenner have been working with Brookside Country Club and it seems we fit under their tent! Keep a look out for details. This week Janet Kolepp, our District Governor, will officially visit Emmaus Rotary for our virtual meeting. So, folks, how do we "stand for the district governor" as is our protocol when we are in Vox Tandem land? What do you think? Do we stand in our own homes and offices? Do we clap? Do we enthusiastically wave our hands?

Last Thursday, the Board accepted a report from the Fund-raising Oversight standing committee which looked at all the brainstorming data from early July. They are recommending 3 possible new fund raising events to add to our Golf Outing, Beef n Beer and the Poker Cycle Run.

These include a USA flag subscription service for the East Penn area, a cornhole tournament, and a miniature golf tournament. The Board has given its official nod to these events. So we are looking at scheduling and staffing. You, know- all those details. If one of these events captures your attention, please speak to Mike Waddell, the Czar, and Meghan Reed or Sal Verrastro for more information, to share the excitement or to volunteer.

Let me note one change here and you will be caught up- for now! East Penn School System is back in session. We are changing the day we pack food and the locations for distribution. Think Wednesdays for now. We will pack early on Wednesday mornings at Bethel Church where the PLUS Groceries Food Pantry in Emmaus is located and then drive immediately to three schools for distribution. Cindy Hornaman and Rick Zayaitz have details.

Yours in Service,

Lexa Shallcross

President Emmaus Rotary

2020-2021

Meeting Virtually This Week!

We continue our weekly meeting virtually! There will not be an in person meeting this week but we sure would love to see your smiling face when you join us online! Stay tuned for updates next week as we prepare to meet in person at Brookside Country Club on Thursday, September 10, 2020. We will be sure to offer our members to join in virtually as well.

Please use the link below to join us this Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 7:30 a.m.

We still encourage you to invite a virtual guest to help introduce Rotary to someone who could make a great Rotarian. Simply share the link provided in the red section below with your guest. Ask them to please sign in as - their name (guest of) - in the name field so we know who they were invited by.

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.

https://conf.voxtandem.com/b/ste-m9r-f9j.

You can use your computer, laptop or smartphone to join the meeting.

If you had any difficulties or questions on how to log on please reach out to John Chisca johnc@voxtandem.com 610-400-0203.

To watch past meetings that you may have missed or just want to see again. Follow the steps below.

1) Click this link https://conf.voxtandem.com/b/ste-m9r-f9j (the same link we use to join the live meetings).

2) Scroll down on the sign in page and you will see the list of recorded meetings under "Public Room Recordings".

3) Click on the blue presentation button of the meeting you'd like to view.
4) Click on the triangle shaped play button at the bottom left of the screen to play the recording.

5) Enjoy!

Be Well and Stay Safe Friends,

Meghan Reed
Trumpet Editor
2nd VP ERC

Diamond Girl :)

The Final Push! Make it Count!

EMMAUS ROTARY

TO: ALL EMMAUS ROTARIANS

WE NEED YOUR HELP! OUR 13TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT IS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 14TH.

PART OF THE TOURNAMENT IS A GREAT RAFFLE—FOR ONLY $50 YOU CAN WIN:

A $4,000 DIAMOND BRACELET DONATED BY Eric J. Loch Diamond Jewelers

A $1,000 GIFT CARD TO THE PA WINE AND SPIRIT’S STORE

A $1,000 GIFT CARD TO SHANGY’S…THE BEER AUTHORITY.

GO TO WWW.ERCGOLF.COM AND PURCHASE YOUR RAFFLE TICKET TODAY --- SPREAD THE WORD TO YOUR FRIENDS AND SHARE ON FACEBOOK!!!

THE MONEY RAISED WILL SUPPORT ALL OF THE COMMUNITY PROJECTS WE CONDUCT LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY! – PLEASE HELP US—WE NEED EACH ROTARIAN TO BUY AT LEAST 1 TICKET…

IF YOU WOULD LIKE SOME TICKETS TO SELL- PLEASE CONTACT RICK ZAYAITZ, MARIO COZZUBO, DON BLOSE, ERIC LOCH AND WE CAN GET YOU SOME

President’s Dinner NEXT Week! RSVP!!

The dinner to recognize Past President Steve Gould for his leadership is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at Brookside Country Club. Steve did an outstanding job leading our club through the craziest of times. Sometimes with crazy hair! Let's give our Past President some props for always bringing his "A game" and a smile no matter what.

The cost per guest is $50.00. Please r.s.v.p with Rick Zayaitz

Bill Erdman will also be holding Paul Harris Recognition at this celebration. If you are attending and have a Paul Harris medallion please be sure to wear yours to the dinner!

Last Call for Plant a Row Donations!

69,000 of our neighbors in the Lehigh Valley are predicted to go hungry this year. Help them with your garden, one pound at a time!

It is almost the end of the growing season in our gardens. Tony Moyer continues to collect your Plant A Row produce donations on Thursdays. You can drop off your donations at Willow Lane Elementary School by 4:00 pm. (6135 Sauerkraut Lane, Macungie, PA 18062) Please simply leave your bagged and freshly washed veggies at the front door of the school. All of food collected goes to the 6th St. Shelter.

If you'd like to bring your donations to our in person meetings, Sue Wenner has volunteered to serve with Tony on the Plan A Row Collection Committee and would be happy to drop off our weekly collections to the school after our meeting. If you have any questions please contact Tony at anmoyer1229@yahoo.com

Thank you Tony and Sue for volunteering!

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And They Live Down In Our Valley....

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our Rotary friends celebrating this month!

Frank Mastroianni December 6th

Chad Stuckey December 14th

Craig Reber December 18th
Doug Reichley December 21

Christina Price December 23rd
Gordon Schantz December 26th

Elijah Ngugi December 28th

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DO IT ALL IN ONE RLI DAY!

NOW is the time to make your decision to become better educated about world-wide Rotary. If you have any wish to maximize your Rotary club membership, especially if you are new to your club, RLI makes it easy. Attend the virtual RLI training session on March 13, 2021. DEADLINE TO REGISTER FRIDAY March 5th.

Any Rotarian, newcomer and “seasoned" members, who attends a day of RLI programs becomes a more valuable, and more dedicated, member of your Rotary club.

Please register NOW for Part I, II, III, and if you have graduated you may register for the Post Graduate Course.

For additional information and to register visit

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Click the link, on the left hand side under "Upcoming Classes", Find the information for the 7430 – Pottstown RLI and click on "more info", the next screen click "RLI Registration" on bottom right. Enter the security code as shown in the box, and click "Register Now". At this point you will be able to enter your information.

For other information or registration help, please feel free to call or e-mail Len Gieseler, District Chair, at 610-323-2201 or lgieseler2023@gmail.com.

Rotary District 7430 COVID-19 Guidelines

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.