It was great to see some new faces this past week! Please continue to share Rotary and invite new guests to club meetings and events. More Rotarians equals more people served. Related to that, I've always loved to see fresh ideas bloom into reality. As you think about our community and world, if you come up with or have a project idea, let someone know and we will try to help to make it happen. If there is a need, don't be shy. With 90+ Emmaus Rotarians and growing, we have the ability to accomplish a lot of great things.
Please don't forget to bring pasta for the Angel network this week as we continue that collection. Also, consider making your Rotary Foundation donation of $126.50 this month! I hope to see you Thursday.
Have you been touched by the March of Dimes? The question Ashley Fulmer (Business Development Person for the March of Dimes) posed to all who attended the Thursday morning meeting last week. Her answer is we all have been touched by the March of Dimes. If you have ever been given an Apgar score, taken folic acid, or had a polio vaccination you were touched by the march of Dimes.
FDR created the March of Dimes in 1938 with the original goal of eliminating Polio. Dr Jonas Salk developed the cure and probably all of us has had the Polio vaccination.
In the early 70's the March of Dimes changed directions to help babies to be born healthy. 1 in every 10 babies is born premature which in and of itself created health issues for small children. This does not take into account the other health issues babies have when born. Since 1970 the March of Dimes has raised over $900 million for research into health issues the research to help end the these issues for children.
Ashley is responsible for two fund raisers for the March of Dimes in our area. Her largest fund raising team last year with a little over $14, 000 was our own John and Debbie Chisca. We are proud to recognize John and Debbie for their hard work and dedication to the March of Dimes"
and what they represent. "The March for babies" will take place on Sunday April 30th and the goal for the Lehigh Valley is to raise over $500,000 for the March of Dimes this year. The monies are utilized for research to find the cure for health risks for children. If you have a chance to go and support John and his team on April 30th please do so, if not remember what the March of Dimes stands for and how far they have come from their beginning when FDR asked people of the US to give anything even if it only a DIME.
Join Leaders, Exchange Ideas, (Learn to) Take Action
Fellow Rotarians–
Rotary offers an opportunity for all of us to provide service to our community and throughout the world. RLI provides a learning experience that enhances Service Above Self in the areas of leadership, team building, planning, marketing, communication and organization. Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) enriches that learning through sharing experiences and ideas with other Rotarians throughout our district and region. RLI will strengthen your club and strengthen your Rotary life.
Last Saturday April 1, 2017, three of our own Emmaus Rotarians traveled to suburbia Philadelphia in the wee hours of the morning. Burt Duren, Gary Rohrbach and Steve Gould made the trip with one other Allentown Rotarian and incoming President Barb Bottitta. It was a fantastic day and very insightful. Everyone agreed every Rotarian could use some RLI. Many ideas and motivation to move mountains were created from Saturday's RLI event.
Please join us as we charter the NEW Whitehall Area Rotary Club on Tuesday, March 28th. This is very special event and we would like to fill the room with Rotarians to show our support for this brand NEW Rotary Club.
This memorable dinner will be held at Fellowship Community, 3020 Fellowship Drive, Whitehall, PA starting at 6 PM. The dinner includes an exceptional three-course meal (menu is on the EventBrite link.)
The cost (including EventBrite charge) is only $29.50 per person. If you wish, you can also make a donation through the link below to help the club get started.
Check the list below to see if you are scheduled to serve as Greeter & Raffle, Sign-in Table, Invocation or EREY.
If you will not be at the meeting when you have an assignment, please arrange for another member to swap with you or cover for you. NOTE-CHANGES MAY BE MADE FROM PREVIOUS TRUMPETS.
Thank you for taking your turn and helping Emmaus Rotary Club run a smooth meeting.
- See more at: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6560/Speakers#sthash.bfCS3I6q.dpuf
May 18, 2017........Alicia, Valerie and Don - Speaking about their trip to Cuba and the Dominican Republic
May 25, 2017........Jeff Keller
June 1, 2017.........Jim Palmquist - AARP on the topic of staying at home for care after a life changing event.
June 8, 2017.........David Dunn - Classification Talk
June 21, 2017......President's & Club Recognition Dinner 6:00PM - 9:00 PM Place: Lower Macungie Community Center, Casual Dress Cost:. $35/person More Information to Come!
June 29, 2017.........President Change Over - Burt Duren will be inducted this morning
July 6, 2017..........Club Assembly with our new President
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