MARCH 5 & 12
MEETING AT THE MERCANTILE CLUB
(due to Brookside water main break)
427 Railroad St, Emmaus
MARCH 5 WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATION
March 7
PUT PUT EVENT AT THE EMMAUS LIBRARY
MARCH 19
ERC CENTENNIAL DINNER CELEBRATION
APRIL 17-19
DISTRICT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, GETTYSBURG
JUNE 6
ERC SUMMER FESTIVAL
JUNE 25
ERC PRESIDENT CHANGEOVER DINNER
Feb 26th Meeting at the Chestnut Ridge
We gathered at Chestnut Ridge for the third time this year and enjoyed a full breakfast provided gratis by them. Instead of paying for breakfast, we collected a suggested donation of $15 per person, with all proceeds benefiting the Phoebe charity.
We were delighted to welcome Becky Short, a Penn State Master Gardener, as our guest speaker. Becky opened her presentation with a look at the herbs brought to America on the Mayflower. She went on to share engaging stories about how various herbs have been used throughout history — from mint being used to preserve lamb to sage helping to preserve pork. She also surprised many of us with fun facts, including that deer are especially fond of poison ivy. Becky noted that the use of medicinal herbs dates back thousands of years, with depictions appearing in artwork as early as 18,000 BC.
A warm thank‑you to Becky for an insightful and educational session on the herbs that surround us and the many benefits of cultivating a garden.
DID YOUR KNOW THAT ROTARY INTERNATIONAL IS ALSO CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY THIS MONTH?
Rotary International was founded on February 23, 1905, when attorney Paul Harris and three friends formed the first Rotary Club in Chicago, Illinois, to create a fellowship of business professionals. Since its founding, Rotary has grown into a global service organization with over 46,000 clubs and 1.4 million members worldwide. The organization became international in 1910 with the establishment of a club in Winnipeg, Canada, and adopted the name Rotary International in 1922 after expanding to six continents. Over the years, Rotary has been involved in numerous humanitarian initiatives, including the global fight against polio, education programs, and community development projects. As of 2026, counting from its founding in 1905, Rotary International has been active for 121 years, continuing its mission of service above self and fostering international understanding and goodwill.
We are looking for 5 more volunteers to:
HELP SUPPORT THE EMMAUS LIBRARY PUTT PUTT FUNDRAISER FOR OUR LIBRARY CENTENNIAL PROJECT. WE WILL HAVE AN EMMAUS ROTARY PUTT PUTT GREEN
SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026
SIGN UP FOR TIMES:
10AM -12PM
12PM-2PM
1PM-3PM
See Cindy to sign up
Happy March Birthdays!
Michael Irwin - March 1
Karen Hobson, - March 3
John Zayaitz - March 21
Mike Mihalik - March 22
Weather Policy
Our weather policy is to cancel our meeting whenever East Penn has a weather cancellation or whenever there is a 2-hour weather delay (or is virtual). EPSD's process for determining safety is robust, beginning the night before when they consult with Accuweather, PennDot, and other officials. Please sign up for weather alerts by going to the following link, entering your information and searching for East Penn School district. https://asa.textcaster.com/asa/ba251a36-ebf8-4c1a-8247-4becb2e26e07
Have something to announce in the Trumpet? We are always happy to receive information to include in the Trumpet. If you have additions, please email ccallkennedy@gmail.com and include the word "Trumpet" in the email.
Speaker Recommendations Do you know someone who would be a great speaker for one of our upcoming Thursday morning meetings? If so, please contact Anthony Moyer (anmoyer1229@gmai.com - 610-295-7691.
Meeting Roles
March 5, 2026
Greeter
Reed, Meghan
Sign in
Reese, Gordon
Invocation
Reichley, Doug
March 12, 2026
Greeter
Reppert, Andrew
Sign in
Rienzo, Robert
Invocation
Ritter, Jim
March 19, 2026 - Not needed
NA
If you will not be at the meeting when you have an assignment, please arrange for another member to swap or cover for you.
