THIS THURSDAY - JUNE 25 Change-over Dinner @ Delizioso Italian Grill (5:30 - 8:00pm)
No Morning Meeting
JUNE 27, NOON
REMEMBRANCE GARDEN BRICK INSTALL
JULY 2 No Morning Meeting
JULY 24
FELLOWSHIP 6-8
Stone Farm Cellars and Vineyard
Emmaus Mayor Lee Ann Gilbert
Emmaus Mayor Lee Ann Gilbert spoke to Rotary last Thursday. She served many years on Borough Council, including serving as vice president of council from 2008-2016 then president of council from 2010-2016, before being elected as the borough’s first female mayor in 2021.
As Emmaus mayor, she serves in a more limited executive role, where most day-to-day municipal operations are handled by the borough manager and council. As mayor, her primary responsibility is as chief law enforcement officer, overseeing the police department and maintaining public safety within the community. In this role, she has authority over police operations, including supervising the chief of police and supporting the hiring, training, and development of new officers to ensure a professional and effective force.
She detailed the long hiring process of officers (up to a year) and how it follows a structured civil service process, including testing, background checks, and eligibility lists to ensure qualified candidates are selected. The borough works in coordination with county and regional resources—such as shared training programs and law enforcement standards—to support recruitment, certification, and onboarding of officers into the department.
JUNE IS ROTARY FELLOWSHIPS MONTH!
Rotary Fellowships deepen connections beyond the club
Rotary Fellowshipsare international, that bring Rotarians together around shared hobbies, professions, or identities. From music and art to sports, history, and technology, fellowships help create a more connected global Rotary community — and offer meaningful ways to build friendships beyond your club. There are over 100 Rotary Fellowships
Rotary Fellowships help participants make lasting friendships outside their own club, district, or country. If you have questions about Rotary Fellowships, please contact our Emmaus Rotarian Alicia Ruiz-Orbin. You will find her e-mail address and phone number in our Club Directory in clubrunner.
JOIN A FELLOWSHIP!
Visit rotary.org/fellowships to see a full list of current Fellowships.
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
June 25 - night time meeting
See you that evening
July 2 - No meeting
Happy 250th!
July 9, 2026
Greeter
Marcelliano, Matthew
Sign in
McElhaney, Jr., Jeffrey
Invocation
Modrick, Sarah
If you will not be at the meeting when you have an assignment, please arrange for another member to swap or cover for you.
Gordon Reese - June 7
Meghan Reed - June 7
Courtney Kennedy - June 11
Gary Guthrie - June 14
Mike Lahanas - June 17
Cindy Hornaman - June 26
Jim Kenny - June 29
Joe Pugliese - June 30
Weather Policy
Our weather policy is to cancel our meeting whenever East Penn has a weather cancellation or whenever there is a 2-hour weather delay (or is virtual). 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
Have something to announce in the Trumpet? We are always happy to receive information to include in the Trumpet. If you have additions, please email ccallkennedy@gmail.com and include the word "Trumpet" in the email.
