President's Message
 

Greetings everyone!

We had another great speaker last week.  We were amazed to learn from Debbie of Lower Macungie Library that our libraries today are so much more than books. Who would have thought that you could borrow a huge Happy Birthday yard sign from your local library or learn a foreign language!  So please remember to check out all that our local libraries have to offer besides fabulous books.

May is Rotary’s Youth Service Month.  Let’s think of ways we can “engage” more of our talented young folks to “engage” with Rotary to do good around the world.  One of the best ways is to encourage them to get involved in Interact and as our Seniors are soon departing off to college, to check out Rotaract.

See ya Thursday!

The Prez.

 
Happy May Birthday!
 
 
Nelly Kabiru - May 8
Steve Gould - May 9
 
Debbie Jack, from the Lower Macungie Township Library, presented at our last ERC Breakfast Meeting.
 
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
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 May: 
 
While you are shopping, please keep in mind the pantry needs in our community. The list is below:
 
Applesauce in plastic jars
Ketchup (plastic bottles, about 16 oz)
Salad dressing (Favorites: Balsamic,
 Italian, Ranch)
Boxes of oatmeal packets, children’s cereal
Canned baked beans, canned beets
Frosting and sprinkles for children’s 
birthday cakes
Children’s toothbrushes
Dinner napkins
 
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
 
As always, Groceries Plus Choice Food Pantry is grateful for your donations.
If you are not able to make next Thursday's meeting please feel free to drop off donations to:
Bethel Bible Fellowship Church
418 Elm St. Emmaus, PA 18049
610-965-2682 x 104
Call for their hours  A cart is available with forms for you to fill out and leave goodies. Be sure to leave your name and Emmaus Rotary on the Donation Form when you drop off.
 
 Also - Mark Your Calendars!
The annual U.S. Post Office food drive (Stamp Out
Hunger) is on May 10th. If you live in Emmaus or Macungie, you can leave
food near your mail box and it will find its way to Groceries PLUS.
 
In closing, a Note from Bethel Bible Fellowship Church Groceries Plus
 
(PLUS = Prayer, Love, Understanding, Support)
 
Thank you,  Joanne T. Smida
 

Speaker Recommendations

Now booking for and June and July 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 Rotary's Night Shift Meeting is happening this week! We hope you can make it!
 
When: The Third Wednesday of the Month from 5:30pm -7:30pm, at Triple Sun Spirits Co. 518 Bank Street, Emmaus. 
 
Doors open at 5:30pm. Meeting begins at 6:00pm. Meeting to end by 7:30pm.
 
The Cost: We ask that Rotarians make a $10 Cash Contribution to their Every Rotarian Every Year Rotary International Fund. First time guests are free. 

Food and Drink: Food and Drinks are available for purchase.
 
 
Meeting Roles
October 22, 2026
 
Greeter
Hornaman, Cynthia
 
Sign In
Irwin, Michael
 
Invocation
Hornaman, Chris
 
October 29, 2026
 
Greeter
Johnson, Ken
 
Sign in
Kabiru, Nelly
 
Invocation
Keister, Irvin
 
November 5, 2026
 
Greeter
Kenny, James
 
Sign in
Kraus, Bob
 
Invocation
Lahanas, Mike
 
If you will not be at the meeting when you have an assignment, please arrange for another member to swap or cover for you.
 
Speakers
Oct 22, 2026
Coalition for Appropriate Transportation
Oct 29, 2026
Life at Chestnut Ridge at Rodale
Nov 05, 2026
Veteran’s Day Program
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