Many years ago, the administration of the EPSD was introduced to the teachings of Stephen Covey and his Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. The only one I really remember is “begin with the end in mind” but I’m sure that the other six were equally useful.
I’m using the above quote and the only principle I remember as the main point of today’s message for two simple points. First, let’s think about keeping the end in mind. To me the “end” is helping people both locally and globally.
Second, as Rotarians we have “committed” to be involved in the work of our club…attendance, service projects, serving on committees, doing good works, being good citizens, etc. We are blessed with Nicole and Karen who work hard to find and facilitate super service events and we all need to sign-up and help. So, here are the links to the sign-up geniuses that they have put out to us…sign-up, put them on your calendar, asterisk them, circle them, underline them and enjoy doing good work that help our community!
Every person’s life ends the same way. It’s the details of how they lived and how they died that distinguishes one from another.
I’m feeling a bit downhearted this morning so please bear with me. All club presidents are asked each year to submit basic information to the District conference organizers about club members who passed away in this Rotary year. So, I dutifully put together the requested information for Wilmer, Dale and Gordie and as I did, I found myself reminiscing about my recollections of each and I’m saddened that I didn’t get to know them better.
Sure, we can’t get to know every Rotarian in a club our size really well, but I should have taken the time to get to know more about each of them rather than learning about their amazingly good lives via their obituaries. So, what wisdom can I impart now that I know that I missed a great opportunity? Here are my “learnings”;
1. The classification talks are important to give each of us a glimpse into a member’s life. It doesn’t have to be a stand-up talk, it can be a written piece in the Trumpet or emailed to everyone or maybe we should do video classification talks and start to make files for future generations?
2. Sitting at different tables at breakfast is a brief but important opportunity to meet and learn about fellow Rotarians. I’m as guilty as everyone else that doesn’t move around so I’ll commit to visiting different tables each week beginning in July!
3. Being involved in our many events/activities is one of the best ways to get to know our fellow Rotarians. I fondly remember working several of the Wheels of Time food stand events and learning about the members while having some coffee and an egg sandwich!
Yes, I miss Wilmer, Dale and Gordie but in their honor let’s all try to learn more about our fellow members while we can. Also, following are their obituaries. Please give them a look and hopefully you can learn something about each of them that inspires you to be a better person and a great Rotarian.
The Club Assembly this week will be an opportunity for you to learn about our club committees one on one. This is a chance for new members to find a committee that is a good fit, and for longer standing members to re-engage or try something new. The goal:
To find a committee that gives you a sense of purpose, meaningful service, and FUN!
For members to learn what other committees are doing and inspire each other. For committee chairs to build strong teams and do great work together!
This is our food collection week. Joanne and Ashley are the new leaders of this great cause.
Here are this weeks needs;
As you're doing your grocery shopping or Spring cleaning this weekend, please keep in mind the following items that the Emmaus Food Pantry needs to support our community.
-Spam or luncheon meat -Pasta sauce -Applesauce in a jar
-Ketchup -Mustard -Mayo -Pickles -Relish
-Salad Dressings -Salsa -BBQ sauce
-Apple, Orange, and/or Grape juices in 24-36 oz bottles
-Cereal -Snack cakes -Crackers -Cookies and snack items
NON FOOD ITEMS - bars of soap
Of course we'll also be collecting money to either purchase items for donation or to be given to the food bank for allocation as they see needs arise.
The Board noticed last month that our By-Laws needed a minor tweak to allow electronic voting for new members and other business of the Club. The following change to Article VI has been approved by the Board and to become official has to be voted on by the Membership. This vote will take place at our regular meeting on April 7th.
Article VI: Method of Voting
The business of this Club pertaining to voting as in the case of new members, election of directors, bylaws changes, and other items deemed to be determined by a vote shall include but not be limited to Viva Voce, transactions by electronic means, and/or by ballot which can be done in person or via mail.
We were presented with an awesome program to help new businesses and existing ones through Rotary. Derrick outlined how the program works and the obstacles faced and conquered by new start-ups. Rick Zayaitz and Mario Cozubbo are working from our Club to move this program forward.
The North Region Rotary Speech Contest was held at Willow Lane Elementary School on April 2, 2022. Contestants Emma DelaCruz, from Emmaus High School, Mackenzie Laub, from Whitehall High School, and Sydney Bennett, from Central Catholic High School, all competed successfully and demonstrated their public speaking talents. Special thanks to Rose Galleano-Phillips, Erin Murphy, Cindy Hornaman, Kate Kieres, and Samantha Drennan for serving as judges for the competition.
Now is time to renew for 2022. The price is the same as last year, only $49.00 for the year. This will include having our great Flag put on your property 6 times this year starting with Memorial Day.
I will be set up to take payments this week at Rotary. I can take credit cards or your check.
Emmaus Rotarians truly do live a lifestyle of Service Above Self!
Many of us help with other organizations to raise funds for great causes. If you wish to mention your outside fund raising event at Rotary, just put up four Happy Dollars and let us know about what is going on. If I have a website link to your cause I will post it here.
Ex. I support the PA. Perimeter Ride Against Cancer which benefits the American Cancer Society and Dream Come True.
https://www.pprac.net/2022-ride.html
Check out some of the great work our fellow members are doing in our community outside of Rotary and learn how you can support their efforts.
Can Tabs For The Miracle League LV / Submitted By Bob Halsey
In 2018 We started collecting the Tabs from all types of cans Soda, Beer, Seltzer, Tuna Fish, Sardines, Soup Cans, Etc. In 2018 we were able to deliver Five Full One Gallon Jugs of Tabs…Last year, 2019 we were able to deliver Three Full One Gallon Jugs of Tabs. So far this year 2020 we now have One Full One Gallon Jugs. I would hope we can again this year, 2020, can fill at least another Five Full One Gallon Jug OR MORE. I turn these into the Miracle League in the Middle of October, right before Halloween. They turn them into the Dupont Children’s Hospital in Wilmington Delaware. Other organizations also collect these Tabs, in total the Hospital has been able sell these for enough Money to pay 75% of the Utilities Cost in their Ronald House, where Families to stay at a very Nominal Cost when their Handicapped Children need to go for Treatment. You can bring Tabs every Thursday to our regular Breakfast Meetings.
Meghan's tab collection pictured. How is yours looking?
As members we are all responsible for making each week's meeting a success. Working the sign-in and EREY tables are a great way to get to know members.
PLEASE NOTE: If you prefer NOT to be on this list or if you prefer NOT to be given a specific assignment, please let me Diamond Man Eric know via email. DiamondMan@LochsJewelers.com
The assignments below are selected from our membership list and are in alphabetical order (or close to it). Should you be unavailable to make it to the meeting to fulfill your assignment, please do one of the following:
- Switch with someone else from another week.
- Contact another member to fill your slot. Club Runner has our Member Directory.
- If either one of the above attempts is unsuccessful, please notify me ASAP. DiamondMan@LochsJewelers.com
May 12th.
Sign in Table - Mike Lahanas & Steve LaPierre
Greeter - Lorah Ashley
Invocation - Thought of the Day (You can be remote for this) - Eric Loch
May 19th.
Sign in Table - Jeff McElhaney & Tony Moyer
Greeter - Stephen Motze
Invocation - Thought of the Day - (You can be remote for this) Frank Mastroianni
May 26th
Sign in Table - Emma Ombima & Jean Onyambu
Greeter - Ann Peaslee
Invocation - Thought of the Day (You can be remote for this) Eileen Prokup
Credit cards will now be accepted for breakfast. If you wish to use your credit card for breakfast, just sign in at the sign-in table and then go to Eric Loch so he can process your card for you. P.S. I will be out all of February.
For those members wishing to do Rotary virtually here are the Zoom meeting details. The virtual meeting should be started by 7:15a.m. Feel free to chat with your virtual friends and the members in attendance. Please mute yourself when the President starts the meeting. Use the Chat feature to chat with the Zoom Master and others on the virtual meeting. We'll do our best to give you the same feel of the meeting as if you were able to attend in person.
Please Note that if you are attending virtually please use the following ZOOM link!
The Emmaus Rotary Club embraces, practices and promotes the Rotary International Core Values of Service, Fellowship, Diversity, Integrity and Leadership.
