I can’t say enough how grateful I am for the huge effort you put out on Saturday. In spite of the weather it was a great day, and we made money! Now on to 2026...
This Thursday, we will have a wrap up for the festival, so please bring all your feedback and suggestions for
2026. Things such as date of the event, food vendors, types of music, parking, kid’s activities, time on task,
etc. I will be taking notes and then the committee will toss them all into the idea washing machine and see
what comes out.
Again, I can’t say thankyou enough for the herculean effort everyone did for our Festival.
Looking forward to idea sharing on Thursday.
Yikes! It’s June already. Boy, a year sure goes by very quickly as Prez. If you ever want to speed up time, think about serving as President.
See ya Thursday!
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!
Gordon Reese - June 7
Meghan Reed - June 7
Courtney Kennedy - June 11
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.
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.
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.
