NO MORNING MEETING ERC CENTENNIAL DINNER CELEBRATION
APRIL 17-19
DISTRICT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, GETTYSBURG
JUNE 6
ERC SUMMER FESTIVAL
JUNE 25
ERC PRESIDENT CHANGEOVER DINNER
Classification talk: Lisa Finkelstein
President‑Elect Valerie Deneen led last week’s meeting, where we had the pleasure of hearing from our newest member, Lisa Finkelstein.
Lisa brings a long list of experience working with non-profits (including Main-street programs). She was initially involved in owning and operating a successful wholesale floral supply business before transitioning to nonprofit leadership.
She has also been an active Rotarian and brings an enthusiasm for service and community engagement.
Recently, Lisa returned to the Lehigh Valley to be closer to family and has stepped into her new role as Executive Director of the Downtown Allentown Alliance.
Lisa is married and has two sons.
We are thrilled to welcome Lisa to our club and look forward to the energy and expertise she brings!
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.
Our Sergeant-at-Arms shaved his head for charity this week. St. Baldricks Foundation has a more funding and Don has more breeze on top. Way to go Don!
Service Opportunities:
Little Lehigh Watershed are asking for help on Saturday, March 21st from 9 am - 12 pm to help clean-up Union Terrace Stream.
Meet at Union Terrace Park, Parking lot is on South St. Elmo Street, just south of Union Street in Allentown.
We will be clearning up around the Cedar Creek that flows through Union Terrace Park.
Please contact: paul.r.younger@gmail.com to let him know you will be joining the group. They are hoping for 50-60 people for the stream clean-up.
ALSO another event also hosted by Paul Younger at the Little Lehigh Watershed
Wildlands/LLWS Cedar Beach Tree Planting Event - Saturday, April 11th from 9 am - 12 pm.
Meeting in the parking lot behind the Allentown Parks building which is at the corner of Parkway Blvd. and North 30th Street in Allentown.
Planting close to 200 trees on the south bank of Cedar Creek just upstream from the Rose Garden. This planting is in conjunction with Wildlands Conservancy.
Please contact: paul.r.younger@gmail.com to let him know you will be joining the group. They are hoping for 30-40 people for the tree planting.
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 19, 2026 - No meeting (see you at the celebration)
NA
March 26, 2026
Greeter
Rohrbach, Gary
Sign in
Ruiz-Orbin, Alicia
Invocation
Shallcross, Lexa
April 2, 2026
Greeter
Smida, Joanne
Sign in
Smith, Khervin
Invocation
Steele, Lindsay
If you will not be at the meeting when you have an assignment, please arrange for another member to swap or cover for you.
