Wow, it's March already which just gets us closer to Spring.
March is Rotary's month for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene. What are ways we can help with this? Well, how about using less pesticides on our yards this year, turning the kitchen faucet on just halfway to use less water.
I look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday. Valerie has worked up a great program which will include some Paul Harris Awards being given out.
Cheers,
The Prez.
Tomorrow is Food Collection!
If you cannot bring food an "APPLE" cookie jar will be available to put a monetary donation in. Below is the list. Note items not needed also.
Toothbrushes (adult and children) (They currently have enough toothpaste)
Body wash
Ongoing needs
Gift cards from Aldi, Giant, Wegmans or Weis
(which we use to buy food for our shelves)
Any non-perishable food within its “use by/best by” date
Thank you for your part in providing for the
people of Emmaus.
Please no:AnthonyAnthony
• Food beyond its “use by/best by” date
• Large or family-sized items
• Over-the-counter medicines/vitamins/
supplements
• Clothing or household items
Happy March Birthday!
3/21
John Zayaitz
3/22
Mike Mihalik
Zoom Meeting Info
Here is the Zoom info for our weekly Rotary meetings.
Meeting ID: 849 2256 4409 Passcode: 503207
Our Emmaus Rotary Club Four Way Test Speech Contest took place at Willow Lane Elementary School at 10 AM on Saturday, March 1. Cindy, Diane, and Sarah assisted with the contest.
Our winner was EHS senior Interact student, Amanda King! She will participate in our North Region contest that will take place at Willow Lane Elementary School on March 22 at 10 AM. Feel free to join us!
Amanda King - our ERC Four Way Test Speech Contest Winner!
Speaker Recommendations
Now booking for APRIL & MAY 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.
Emmaus Rotarian Bob Krause joined our club for fellowship, friendship, and community service. Bob speaks Spanish fluently. He enjoys gardening, golf, and his family. We're lucky to have you as a member of our club, Bob!
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?
Meeting Roles
March 6, 2025
Greeter
Epperly, Mike
Sign In
Erdman, Bill
Invocation
Erle, Mark
March 13, 2025
Greeter
Fornwalt, Alan
Sign In
George, Wade
Invocation
Gould, Steve
March 20, 2025
Greeter
Graham, Diane
Sign In
Guthrie, Gary
Invocation
Hawk, Sheryl
March 27, 2025
Greeter
Heller, Don
Sign In
Hobson, Karen
Invocation
Irwin, Michael
If you will not be at the meeting when you have an assignment, please arrange for another member to swap or cover for you.
