[I looked for a Leadership quote but there were too many good ones to choose from so here is a link if you’re interested in perusing them yourself]
I’m writing this on May 17, 2022, Election Day, so my thoughts are very much on the importance of this singular event which continues to happen with such regularity in this amazing country. Our flag is up at the curb today as my very subtle way of saying how proud I am of who we are and hopefully a bit of a reminder to drivers going by to vote.
To me, today comes down to electing leaders whose vision and passion I believe will make our state and country better. However, I understand that my beliefs may not be exactly what others may believe and that is, of course, the rub. So, here’s my point, what if we did an overlay of the 4-way test re the different candidates and made our choices accordingly? Better yet, what if one or more of the candidates were Rotarians? That would surely influence my vote because I’d know what they stand for and to what I could hold them accountable to no matter the party s/he is affiliated with. Hopefully, the best leaders will emerge in today’s voting and the winners will prove to be at least Rotarianish in all they think, say and do!
[Sorry, I should have done this message last week!]
Our annual Bags and Beef Cornhole Tournament is fast approaching. This was a very fun event last year with great support from you our Rotarian's. Most of the Teams competing told us they had a great time.
A heartfelt thank you to all who helped with Angel Network food baskets. Together we helped over 190 families this school year. Whether you donated food, clothing, linens, gift cards or a check, helped organize a group collection, sorted and counted food, packed boxes with the students or stood in the cold helping load boxes into cars, every bit counted. It really does take all of us to make this work.
This past week 121 families received food baskets full of pantry items, personal care items, laundry detergent and gift cards. They were able to shop for clothing, linens, and extra food. We had a number of new families and they were amazed and grateful. We also had some new groups collect food for us and help with packing the boxes.
We are so fortunate to have the support of this community in making a difference in the lives of East Penn families. Thank you! We’ll see you next school year!
Please save June 2nd after Rotary to honor three of our Rotarians who have passed this year. We will meet at the Emmaus Remembrance Garden 150 East Main St. behind Cintas at 9:00a.m.
Mark your calendar for June 9th. You will have the opportunity to spend your hard earned Rotary Bucs on incredibly valuable Rotary items, like socks, key rings, mugs, etc.
We are also accepting items from you to donate to the fun. Things that have been collecting recent dust and you no longer want. Remember we are paying Rotary Dollars for these items.
We were presented with an awesome program to help new businesses and existing ones through Rotary. Derrick outlined how the program works and the obstacles faced and conquered by new start-ups. Rick Zayaitz and Mario Cozubbo are working from our Club to move this program forward.
Now is time to renew for 2022. The price is the same as last year, only $49.00 for the year. This will include having our great Flag put on your property 6 times this year starting with Memorial Day.
I will be set up to take payments this week at Rotary. I can take credit cards or your check.
Emmaus Rotarians truly do live a lifestyle of Service Above Self!
Many of us help with other organizations to raise funds for great causes. If you wish to mention your outside fund raising event at Rotary, just put up four Happy Dollars and let us know about what is going on. If I have a website link to your cause I will post it here.
Ex. I support the PA. Perimeter Ride Against Cancer which benefits the American Cancer Society and Dream Come True.
https://www.pprac.net/2022-ride.html
Check out some of the great work our fellow members are doing in our community outside of Rotary and learn how you can support their efforts.
Can Tabs For The Miracle League LV / Submitted By Bob Halsey
In 2018 We started collecting the Tabs from all types of cans Soda, Beer, Seltzer, Tuna Fish, Sardines, Soup Cans, Etc. In 2018 we were able to deliver Five Full One Gallon Jugs of Tabs…Last year, 2019 we were able to deliver Three Full One Gallon Jugs of Tabs. So far this year 2020 we now have One Full One Gallon Jugs. I would hope we can again this year, 2020, can fill at least another Five Full One Gallon Jug OR MORE. I turn these into the Miracle League in the Middle of October, right before Halloween. They turn them into the Dupont Children’s Hospital in Wilmington Delaware. Other organizations also collect these Tabs, in total the Hospital has been able sell these for enough Money to pay 75% of the Utilities Cost in their Ronald House, where Families to stay at a very Nominal Cost when their Handicapped Children need to go for Treatment. You can bring Tabs every Thursday to our regular Breakfast Meetings.
Meghan's tab collection pictured. How is yours looking?
As members we are all responsible for making each week's meeting a success. Working the sign-in and EREY tables are a great way to get to know members.
PLEASE NOTE: If you prefer NOT to be on this list or if you prefer NOT to be given a specific assignment, please let me Diamond Man Eric know via email. DiamondMan@LochsJewelers.com
The assignments below are selected from our membership list and are in alphabetical order (or close to it). Should you be unavailable to make it to the meeting to fulfill your assignment, please do one of the following:
- Switch with someone else from another week.
- Contact another member to fill your slot. Club Runner has our Member Directory.
- If either one of the above attempts is unsuccessful, please notify me ASAP. DiamondMan@LochsJewelers.com
May 12th.
Sign in Table - Mike Lahanas & Steve LaPierre
Greeter - Lorah Ashley
Invocation - Thought of the Day (You can be remote for this) - Eric Loch
May 19th.
Sign in Table - Jeff McElhaney & Tony Moyer
Greeter - Stephen Motze
Invocation - Thought of the Day - (You can be remote for this) Frank Mastroianni
May 26th
Sign in Table - Emma Ombima & Jean Onyambu
Greeter - Ann Peaslee
Invocation - Thought of the Day (You can be remote for this) Eileen Prokup
Credit cards will now be accepted for breakfast. If you wish to use your credit card for breakfast, just sign in at the sign-in table and then go to Eric Loch so he can process your card for you. P.S. I will be out all of February.
For those members wishing to do Rotary virtually here are the Zoom meeting details. The virtual meeting should be started by 7:15a.m. Feel free to chat with your virtual friends and the members in attendance. Please mute yourself when the President starts the meeting. Use the Chat feature to chat with the Zoom Master and others on the virtual meeting. We'll do our best to give you the same feel of the meeting as if you were able to attend in person.
Please Note that if you are attending virtually please use the following ZOOM link!
The Emmaus Rotary Club embraces, practices and promotes the Rotary International Core Values of Service, Fellowship, Diversity, Integrity and Leadership.
