JAN 29, FEB 5 and FEB 12
MEETING AT CHESTNUT RIDGE AT RODALE (400 South 10th ST, Emmaus)
FEB 4
ROTARY MEANS BUSINESS EVENT
FEB 7
LAST DAY TO BUY SUPERBOWL SQUARES
FEB 15
OVER THE MOON DANCE
MARCH 5
WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATION
MARCH 19
ERC CENTENNIAL DINNER CELEBRATION
JUNE 6
ERC SUMMER FESTIVAL
JUNE 25
ERC PRESIDENT CHANGEOVER DINNER
Happy JANUARY Birthdays!
JOANNE SMIDA - 1/13
DON HELLER - 1/21
CHRIS HORNAMAN - 1/31
The Future of the Lehigh Valley Workforce
Panel Discussion and Networking Event 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday, February 4th
Emmaus Public Library
Come be part of our clubs' efforts to bring businesses together and learn from our panelists:
Kerri Guardi, Director of the Career Development Center at Kutztown University
Karianne Gelinas, Vice President, Regional Partnerships and Talent Strategies with Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp (LVEDC)
Tammy Klotz, CEO of Trinseo
Kelly Duffy - Internship Coordinator and Business Education Teacher at Emmaus High School
We are very excited to present our second "Over The Moon Valentine's Dance" on Sunday Feb. 15th as a way to raise funds for The East Penn Food Coalition Food Packing Program.
This event is a unique way to engage with the community through a family friendly, fun loving format. I do hope you plan to attend.
ERC Super Bowl LX Pool You can purchase one square for $50 and if your square matches one of the end of quarter scores or end of game score you will win! All proceeds will be used to keep our food program going.
Check: payable to ERC Foundation. Checks can be mailed to Embassy Bank, c/o Gary Guthrie, 180 W. Main St, Macungie, PA 18062.
Email g.guthrieerc@gmail.comwhen you send payment with your name, email address, and number of squares purchased, so that we know to add you to the board.
Scan this QR code to pay for a super bowl square. Then, email Gary to let him know.
Chestnut Ridge sign at entrance 400 South 10th ST, Emmaus
Chestnut Ridge main entrance
Meeting at Chestnut Ridge at Rodale
JAN 29, FEB 5 and Feb 12 We are so excited to announce that Chestnut Ridge at Rodale will be hosting our meetings for three weeks when Brookside is closed. Chestnut Ridge will provide hot and cold breakfast items, complementary in their lovely facility. This is a great opportunity for us to pass on their generosity by decreasing the cost of breakfast while also raising money. We highly recommend a $15 (or more donation) for breakfast.
Also, look out for new-comers the second two weeks. Chestnut Ridge will invite 10 to 15 of their residents to the meeting.
Tours of Chestnut ridge will be offered after each meeting.
January 29: A representative of Phoebe will be our speaker and donations will go towards Camp Neidig and STEM YEA
February 5: Our speaker will be Chris Kocher from Wildlands Conservancy and donations will go towards our EHS Scholarship fund
February 12: Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum will speak and funds will go to the Rotary International Foundation
Weather Policy
Our current weather policy is to cancel our meeting whenever East Penn has a weather cancellation or whenever there is a 2-hour weather delay. 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
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
January 22, 2026
Greeter
Keister, Irvin
Sign in
Kenny, James
Invocation
Kraus, Bob
January 29, 2026
Greeter
Lahanas, Mike
Sign in
Linde, III, Eric
Invocation
Loch, Diamond Man
February 5, 2026
Greeter
Marcelliano, Matthew
Sign in
McElhaney, Jr., Jeffrey
Invocation
McNealis, Patrick
If you will not be at the meeting when you have an assignment, please arrange for another member to swap or cover for you.
