Welcome to February, Rotary’s Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention month. As you go about your day think about simple things you can do in your life to accomplish this goal. Small things like letting someone go at a 4 way stop sign before you, letting someone merge in front of you at a construction zone, accepting a person’s right to a point of view that does not align with your thoughts.
While Spring is a few months away yet, April 19th is Rotary Day of Service and DG Katie Farrell would like us to focus on an environmental project. Let’s think about what we can do that day with our Club. Maybe a project with Wildlands Conservancy. Perhaps a cleanup at Emmaus Community Park, etc. With that in mind let’s help Meghan achieve her environmental goal of taking 1000lbs. of soft plastic out of the waste stream. We only need 300 more pounds by April 1st.
Thanks again to Nelly for running the meeting last week, and I look forward to seeing everyone this week.
The Prez.
Zoom Meeting Info
Here is the Zoom info for our weekly Rotary meetings.
Now booking for MARCH & APRIL 2025 and BACKUP SPEAKERS for last-minute cancellations.
Do you know someone who would be a great speaker for one of our upcoming Thursday morning meetings? If so, please contact Valerie Deneen.
February Food Collection
Joanne is graciously leading the food collection effort, once again! Here are the requests this month:
BQ sauce, salad dressing (plastic bottles, about 16 oz)
Boxed potatoes (16 oz or less)
Boxed instant oatmeal packets (8-10 per box)l
VO5 shampoo only, no conditioner, Body Wash
Toothbrushes (adult and children) (We currently have
enough toothpaste)
Thank you,
Joanne T. Smida
(610)360-1700 cell
Susan Morelock, from Shanthi Project, was our guest speaker at our January 30 breakfast meeting. She shared practical mindfulness strategies to help reduce stress, improve focus, and cultivate well-being.
NexTrex Recycling Challenge
Dear Rotarians!
We know you love a challenge Emmaus Rotarians! So we've signed up for the NexTrex Recycling Challenge.
The goal: Collect 1000lbs of soft plastic that would otherwise end up in a landfill by April 1, 2025.
The Reward: NexTrex will give Emmaus Rotary a park bench made from recycled plastic that we can use wherever we want!
The Plan: There will be multiple places to contribute your collected soft plastics. Meghan Reed and Ron Beitler are designated members to make drop offs and submit weigh ins at drop off locations.
1) Bring your plastic to an ERC Night Shift Meeting (the 3rd Wed. of every month at Rising River 5:30pm)
2) Bring it to a Morning Meeting and give to Meghan Reed. (Please give me a full bag of collected plastic. Not a few items at a time)
3) Bring it to Eric J. Loch Diamond Jewelers (3370 Lehigh St. Allentown.)
The Details: IT IS IMPORTANT WE FOLLOW THE GUIDLINES ON WHAT WE CAN COLLECT. WE WILL NOT TAKE ITEMS NOT ON THE GUIDLINES.
Contact Meghan Reed with questions or ideas on how we can increase our impact! Maybe you can become a collector at your business?
When: The Third Wednesday of the Month from 5:30pm -7:30pm, at Triple Sun Spirits Co. 518 Bank Street, Emmaus.
Doors open 5:30pm. Meeting begins 6:00pm. Meeting to end by 7:30pm.
Diane Graham, one of our dedicated fellow Rotarians, loves the atmosphere at our breakfast meetings and is so impressed with our welcoming, friendly organization. She is new to Pennsylvania. Rotary has provided her with the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people. She is most interested in helping our community. Diane is happily retired and adores her family. She is very thankful for the wonderful opportunities she's had throughout her life!
Meeting Roles
February 6, 2025
Greeter
Wintz, Robin
Sign In
Zayaitz, John
Invocation
Zayaitz, Rick
February 13, 2025
Greeter
Christopher, Kwinn
Sign In
Birdsell, Ceil
Invocation
Blakely, Deni
February 20, 2025
Greeter
Blose, Don
Sign In
Boyer, Geoff
Invocation
Chisca, John
February 27, 2025
Greeter
Cozzubbo, Mario
Sign In
Dunn, David
Invocation
Eng, Dee
If you will not be at the meeting when you have an assignment, please arrange for another member to swap or cover for you.
