RECENT PICTURES: The Rotary Beer Truck at Emmaus' 250 Celebration
Important Dates
JULY 30 Following the meeting, we'll make our way to the Emmaus Remembrance Garden to honor Shirley Lang with the installation of her commemorative brick.
Last Week's Speaker: STEM YEA
Recognizing our STEM YEA Volunteers (Tony too).
Last Thursday, Amy Sheller delivered a very interesting presentation titled “Storytelling for Connection and Impact." Amy is a Rotarian from the Kutztown Rotary Club (District 7430, Pennsylvania). She is a Past President of the club, a Past Assistant Governor, former District 7430 Public Image Chair, and currently serves as Rotary Public Image Coordinator (RPIC) for Zone 32. Professionally, she is an entrepreneur, filmmaker, and visual storyteller. She co-owns Abominable Productions, an award-winning video production company specializing in cinematic storytelling and marketing communications. Throughout her presentation, Amy emphasized that stories create connections in ways that facts alone cannot. Whether highlighting a service project, a member's journey, or the impact Rotary has on individuals and communities, authentic storytelling helps people understand who we are and why Rotary matters.
She encouraged Rotarians to think beyond simply reporting activities and instead focus on the human impact behind every project. By sharing compelling stories, clubs can strengthen their public image, attract new members, and inspire greater community engagement. At the end, Amy gave out blank cards and asked us to write our own story - how we came to Rotary and what the impact is.
CAN TAB UPDATE
After years of collecting can tabs I’ve decided to hang up my hat as can tab collector. Over the last 8 years we collected enough can tabs to fill the trunk of my car twice. One delivery was dropped off directly at the Ronald McDonald House, the second was taken right to the recycling plant so that I can send a donation check to Ronald McDonald House on our Club’s behalf. The second trip was a bit enlightening as the total haul only yielded $76. This is not to look down at this contribution or sound disappointed in our collective action for a good cause. However I feel that our time and energy is best served in other ways to make a larger impact. The Ronald McDonald House does great work, could we help them in other ways? Perhaps we take one month of happy dollars as a donation? Or maybe it’s time to support another cause all together. It has been a pleasure to serve the club in the capacity in honor of Ralph Lewis. I’m sure we will make him proud in a new and improved way! Shine Bright ✨ Meghan Reed
ROTARY IN THE NEWS Click below to see the article: Rotary installs new leaders, outlines vision for year ahead
Collecting Shoe Boxes for a Holiday Hope Box - this is our last week collecting
Just a quick reminder that we’re collecting empty shoe boxes with lids at Emmaus Rotary Club meetings throughout the month of July for a Holiday Hope Box project we’ll be supporting alongside LCCC’s Career Development Center.
For those of us who save perfectly good shoe boxes (with lids!) “just in case” they might be useful for a future project someday, congratulations! Our moment has arrived.
Your empty shoe boxes (with lids!) will be very appreciated!
Best, Valerie Deneen
Friday August 28th & Sunday 30th: Wheels of time
The Community Service Committee is looking for volunteers for Wheels of Time, in Macungie Memorial Park - especially 11-2.30 pm Friday and 7:30 to 11am Sunday. Serving up Lunch (Burgers and hot dogs and already made crock-pot food, and Breakfast buns). Please see Karen
August 28: Donate for the Boys & Girls club Turn your clutter into a cause! The box you've been meaning to clean out could make a difference. Donate your gently used items to help raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem, PA. See the graphic above for more info.
Happy Birthday!
Jim Ritter - July 6
Sarah Modrick - July 7
Chris Wills - July 16
Lisa Finkelstein - July 18
Forrest Rohrbach - July 19
John Chisca - July 24
Ann Peaslee - July 25
Robert Rienzo - July 27
Sue Straeter-Doviak - July 29
Tony Moyer - July 29
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
July 30, 2026
Greeter
Reber, Craig
Sign in
Reed, Len
Invocation
Reed, Meghan
August 6, 2026
Greeter
Reese, Gordon
Sign in
Reichley, Doug
Invocation
Reppert, Andrew
July 30, 2026
Greeter
Rienzo, Robert
Sign in
Ritter, Jim
Invocation
Rohrbach, Gary
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