Two weeks ago, I talked about family, friends and seeing heaven on earth. We just returned from Folly Beach SC where the weather is warm the people are wonderful and the food and entertainment are second to none. Reminds me of our Rotary family where we look forward to meeting our friends each and every week where we converse about what we are doing and how we can change the world. As we come to the end of another Rotary year, I am thinking about the goals we set as a club for this year. Rotary ends its year on June 30, 2019. We will have a new President with new goals for the 19-20 Rotary year. Each year the President talks about our foundation and our giving as a Club to our Foundation. We can participate in EREY(Every Rotarian Every Year) where for a $100 donation we will place a sticker on your name badge so everyone knows you are giving to the foundation. Our goal was modest this year. I am asking if each of our members could at least give a small donation to the foundation before June 1, 2019. I am not concerned about our goal of $18,000, I am concerned that we have enough money to apply for our grants in the years to come to make our projects a reality. You see for the seed you plant this year(giving) we will see the reward(grant monies) in three years to help with projects for that Rotary year. As a family we all want to see our assets used wisely and help where we can for the good of human kind.
Last week we had special guests visiting from Britain and I was so pleased that we gave them our warmest welcome.
This week when you are going around the room take a moment and thank Cindy for a wonderful conference, thank Sue and Eric for all the behind the scenes work they did to make Friday, Saturday and Sunday a reality. Then tell Steve he did an exemplary job of MCing the event. Last but not least thank Lexa for the work she did on Sunday Morning. I am proud of our club and proud of our members who take the time from their busy schedules to give back .
Thursday, May 9, 2019, Emmaus Rotary hosted Rotarians from North East England for breakfast at Brookside Country Club. This was part of a reciprical Rotary Friendship Exchange between Districts 1030 and 7430. With good humor, the English told us about themselves, their families, their several Rotary clubs and the service projects they are involved in currently.
It was both heart wrenching and inspiring to learn about the work their district is doing for the "Chernobyl Children" who live in a radioactive wasteland in Belarus. Alan and Vera Wade, from Stockton, knew they had to act after reading a 3 inch article in their local newspaper. Children visit in England for one month where they receive medical care, TLC, clothing, etc. This short visit adds years to their lives. Rotary also is partnering with other groups and individuals to send caravans with medical supplies, food and clothing into Belarus. Recently, the effort has led them all into providing hospice care and supplies.
Emmaus Rotary Club dues are $220 per year or $110 per half year. The Club Secretary sends a statement of dues due in mid-May. They are due to be paid by June 15. Please pay them in a timely fashion by mailing the check to Jim or giving him your check at a meeting. For May 16 and May 23, give your checks to Craig Reber as Jim Palmquist will miss those meetings.
A few Rotarians have already paid the $110 upcoming dues. I will send them an email saying they do not owe dues this six months and I will not send them a statement.
If you prefer a paper dues statement, you can pick them up in mid-May at the sign in table along with a self-addressed envelope to mail the check to Jim.
Save the date and join us for the Emmaus Rotary Recognition and President's Dinner at Bear Creek Mountain Resort on Thursday evening June 27th from 5:30 to about 7:30 PM This is an evening to build better friendships, eat good food and have a chance to celebrate the 2018-2019 Emmaus Rotary Year under the leadership or Rick Zayaitz. Spouses or significant others are encouraged to attend.
The price will be $25/per person; includes hors d'ouerves, dinner (Pronto Buffet), dessert, coffee, tea, water, iced tea and lemonade. There will be a cash bar.
Please RSVP to Jeff McElhaney at jeff.mcelhaney@edwardjones.com. Note who is attending with you. You can make checks payable to 'Jeff McElhaney' and mail to Jeff McElhaney, 16 S. 4th St, Emmaus, PA 18049, or send cash.
Agenda:
5:30 - Social Hour - Hors d'ouervers & Cash Bar
6:20 - Welcome and Invocation
6:30 - Dinner - Pronto Buffet (Salad, meatballs, penne alla Vodka, White Wine Chicken, Portobello Mushroom Raviolli, Bread, Cannolis, Cheesecake)
Calling all Motorcycle Riders! Enjoy a fun Poker Run for a good cause, then head back to Blackman's Cycle Center for BBQ Lunch and Beer. Performance by the dynamic duo James Supra and Sara Ayers!!! Only $20 to register to ride the Poker Run, $15 for non-riders. Event is hosted by Emmaus Rotary and Blackman's Cycle Center, and sponsored by New Tripoli Bank. Proceeds benefit Tails of Valor, Paws of Honor-- Service Dogs for Veterans with PTSD and TBI.
Check the list below to see if you are scheduled to serve as Greeter & Raffle, Sign-in Table, Invocation or EREY.
If you will not be at the meeting when you have an assignment, it is your responsibility to arrange for another member to swap with you or cover for you.
NOTE-Changes may be made from previous editions of the TRUMPET...check here before each meeting.
Thank you for taking your turn and helping Emmaus Rotary run a smooth, fun and friendly meeting...it's just another way to serve our club!
