Our meeting this week is a celebration of what we have accomplished as a Club this past Rotary year and I can’t say enough how grateful I am for the opportunity to lead the best club in District 7430.
I had no idea taking on this challenge, how rewarding it would be. I’ve gotten to know all of you so much more and I am
thankful for that. Let’s keep the momentum going as we move into our Centennial year with Nelly at the helm.
Thanks again or all your input last week. Cindy and I both appreciate this. It was great to see all the idea sharing and Cindy and I will be reviewing all the notes. Please keep your thoughts coming. One of the big takeaways Cindy and I were hoping for is that our festival would bring our Club closer together, and we both feel that we achieved this goal.
See ya Thursday evening!
The Prez.
DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR ZOOM MEETING OPTION!
Here is the Zoom info for our weekly Rotary meetings.
Meeting ID: 849 2256 4409 Passcode: 503207
Happy Birthday!
Gary Guthrie - June 14
Mike Lahanas - June 17
Cindy Hornamann - June 26
Jim Kenny - June 29
Joe Pugliese - June 30
STEM YEA could use your help with donations for student supplies that will be needed for learning activities. If you're willing and able to donate supplies, please access the wish list here!
Thank you for your kindness!
Food Donation Reminder for June:
This month's request is different than we have had in the past. Please note that if you have any other items you feel you want to give we will take them too as long as they fall within the parameters of the past items accepted.
C U R R E N T N E E D S F O R J U N E
Liquid laundry detergent (personal or family size)
13 gallon white kitchen trash bags (80 plus per box; we divide them up into
small bundles)
Dryer sheets
Dish detergent (personal or family size)
O N G O I N G N E E D S 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,
Joanne T. Smida
(610)360-1700 cell
Our Return To Brookside Is Coming Soon!
Our ERC Breakfast meeting will be held at Brookside Country Club in Macungie beginning June 26, 2025!
Please remember, BCC has a "no denim" dress code in place, so plan to attend our meetings in business or business casual attire.
Pollinator House Community Workshop with Emmaus Rotary Club
Sunday, June 29
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Rising River Brewing Co. 1955 Willow Ln
Macungie, PA 18062, USA
A BEEutiful way to care for the environment!
Join Emmaus Rotary Club at Rising River Brewing Co. on Sunday, June 29, 2025 for a Pollinator House Workshop.
Learn about what pollinator houses do to help bees and other garden friendly insects create a healthy environment in your own backyard!
This workshop offers a short educational talk about pollinator houses. Then you will have the opportunity to create your own pollinator house. Appropriate for all ages and family friendly!
This event is a fun family experience and the pollinator houses also make a great handmade gift idea!
Includes: Pre-assembled pine wood house to paint and fill with pollinator friendly materials. You will have a choice from two house styles. Creative painting supplies and organic fill materials all included.
Only $40.
Only 35 houses are available. Pre-registration is required. No refunds for no-show.
DID YOU ATTEND LAST YEAR and you don't need a whole new house to add to your collection yet? Awesome! Restock your fill materials for this season. Your pollinators will thank you! ONLY $10 cash at the door for a refill bag. Get a friend to sign up for this year and your refill is FREE!
There will be a drawing to win a large one of a kind pollinator house and an assortment of handcrafted, completed houses available for sale as well.
This workshop is a fundraiser to support the Emmaus Rotary Scholarship Foundation, Wilmer Schultz Service Above Self Scholarship; to benefit High School Seniors in the East Penn School District with continuing education.
THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. IN THE CASE OF RAIN, WE WILL BE UNDER COVER.
During the month of June, Rotary International celebrates Fellowship Month of which there are many. Meet Rotarians from all over the world on your own time. It is so much fun to network with others around the world who share our passions and hobbies. Check out our Rotary Fellowships and join one or more that are of interest to you. Visit: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/more-fellowships. If you want more information about the Rotary Fellowships. Also, please call our club Rotarian Alicia Ruiz-Orbin at 610-392-5134, or contact her via text or e-mail at: rorbina@ptd.net
Speaker Recommendations
Now booking for and July and August 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.
No Breakfast Meeting tomorrow! We will meet at 6 PM at Delizioso Italian Grill for our Annual Club Recognition Dinner!Add text here
Celebrate a year of Rotary's achievements in Service Above Self at The Emmaus Rotary Annual Club Recognition Dinner!
The program will include our "Pass the Gavel" tradition so we encourage as many Past Presidents to attend as possible. Let's celebrate a year of great leadership with President Eric Loch and welcome President Elect, Nelly Kabiru as she takes the helm for the 2025/2026 CENTENNIAL Emmaus Rotary Year! Spouses, Family and Friends are welcome to attend too!
When: Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 6pm - 8pm.
Registration starts at 6pm. Dinner Served at 6:30pm. Program Begins at 7:15pm
Where: Delizioso Italian Grill 1985 Brookside Road Macungie, Pa 18062 (on the patio)
Registration: $40.00 per/person (Credit card accepted at sign up or at the door. Cash and check accepted at the door. Cash and check are preferable methods of payment to save the club on transaction fees)
Please Register using this page to let us know you will attend by June 5th. (This dinner will serve as our weekly meeting. There will NOT be a regular morning Meeting.)
Attire: Business Casual
The menu will be: Buffet Dinner: Choice of Penne Alla Vodka pasta; Chicken Marsala; or Eggplant Rollatini. Salad and Garlic Knots. Water, soft drinks, coffee and tea. Ice cream cake for dessert.Two (2) alcoholic drink tickets per person and cash bar.
