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Queen of Fun Message 

Hi Friends!

Our Czar, aka President Mike Waddell, is enjoying a family vacation and asked if the Queen of Fun would step up to help with this week’s President’s  message.  Naturally I accepted. Stepping up is sort of what Rotary is all about isn’t it? 

I see A LOT of stepping up happening around our Club and it inspires me. All too often we hear how negative the world can be, but I gotta tell you guys, Rotary has become a source of positivity and motivation that helps me to not fall into the doom and gloom trap.

We have all made a choice to be the good in the world, to be the change makers, to be the helpers, to be friends, to be better! It is down right exciting to witness and it has changed my life. Has it changed yours?

Thank you to all you ERC stepper uppers, you’re feeding families, creating incredible opportunities for our youth, supporting veterans, volunteering countless community service hours, lending a hand to the less fortunate, helping to fund our projects, creating a welcome Club for all to serve….and so much more. 

While much of the work we do can be quite, diligent, and behind the scenes, it has a profound ripple effect in our community.  Each ripple or splash we make to help others makes me proud beyond measure to be called an Emmaus Rotarian. Here’s to stepping up, jumping in, and making big waves together!

So Czar Waddell….I hope that you and your grandkids do a giant cannonball in the pool this week in the name Rotary!

Yours In Service

Meghan Reed - President-Elect

 

In Case you Missed It!
Honoring Our Veterans and Members
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Virtual Meeting Option For This Week
As a reminder we will continue the masks optional for all future in person meetings until further notice.  However, we want to emphasize that everyone’s safety is very important so please use the Zoom option if you for whatever reason don’t feel comfortable attending an in-person meeting. 
 
Please Note that if you are attending virtually please use the following NEW ZOOM link! 
 
 
WE ARE GRATEFUL TO ERIC LOCH , WADE GEORGE AND JOHN CHISCA FOR MAKING THE HYBRID MEETINGS POSSIBLE EACH WEEK!
 
 
As always, Be Well and Stay Safe Friends, 
Sal Verrastro
Trumpet Editor 
VP ERC
 
 
 

WEEKLY MEETING ASSIGNMENTS

As members we are all responsible for making each week's meeting a success.  Beginning this week we shall resume listing the weekly assignment in the newsletter so please see below to verify who has what in-person meeting assignments. 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 (Sal) know via text, phone call or email.  I will respect any requests. 
 
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 fulfil your assignment, please do one of the following:
 
- Switch with someone else from another week.
- Contact another member to fill your slot.
- If either one of the above attempts is unsuccessful, please notify the Trumpet Editor ASAP.
 
 
December 2nd
Sign-In-Table:  Larry Delhagen & Valerie Deneen
Greeter:  Dee Eng
Invocation / Moment of Reflection: David Dunn
 
December 9th
Sign-In-Table:  Mike  Epperly & Alan Fornwalt
Greeter:  Mark Erle
Invocation / Moment of Reflection: Rose Galeano-Phillips
 
December 16th
Sign-In-Table:  Gary Guthrie & Don Heller
Greeter:  Steve Gould
Invocation / Moment of Reflection: Bob Goehler
 
December 23rd
Sign-In-Table:  Karen Hobson & Irvin Keister
Greeter:  Cindy Hornaman
Invocation / Moment of Reflection: Nelly Kabiru
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ROTARY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Hello Rotarians!
 
As you all know the Emmaus Rotary Club’s 14th annual golf outing and raffle are two of the biggest fundraisers we have this year and we need your help to make them successful.  Please do one of the following if at all possible:
  • play in the golf outing
  • sponsor a team
  • be a sponsor
  • buy a raffle ticket
  • and/or forward this information to others who might be interested.
To Register for the Golf Tournament, use this link: : REGISTER HERE
                  
 
In addition, this Year's Raffle is FANTASTIC!!
 
We are selling raffle tickets for the top prize of a Trip for 2 to The British Open 2022 which is at St. Andrews Links - The Home of Golf
 
The British Open dates are July 11 - 18, 2022
 
The package for two includes:
    * Roundtrip airfare to Glasgow or Edinburgh
    * Roundtrip airport transportation
    * 7 nights B& B at the St. Andrews University (Agnes Blackadder campus)
     * Breakfast daily    
    * 3 rounds of golf for two people on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
         - Kingsbarns Golf Links
          - Crail Golfing Society (Balcomie Course)
          - Castle Course, St. Andrews
    * Admission tickets to the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Open Championship
    * Invitation to a drinks reception on the Saturday night hosted by Golfbreaks
    * Hotel taxes  
 
Other Raffle prizes include:
 
- 4 Days/3 Nights All-Inclusive land package to the Barcelo Grand Resort in Punta Cana
 
-  Loch Jewelers bracelet valued at $2000
 
-  $750 State Store Gift Certificate
 
- $500 Shangy's Beer gift certificate
 
The Raffle ticket is only $100 and we are only selling 400 tickets.
 
If interested in purchasing a ticket please call, text or email Rick Zayaitz, Don Blose or Gordon Reese.
 
 
 
TURNING POINT SERVICE MEETING THIS WEEK!
 
 
Hello Fellow Rotarians!
 
At this week's meeting we are putting together supply kits to benefit women at Turning Point.  They need our help!
 
Survivors and their children often arrive at Turning Point of Lehigh Valley's Safe House Emergency Shelter with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Welcome Baskets provide families with necessities to help them feel welcome and valued. All items that they receive, they will take with them as they start their lives over. 
 
This week, during our breakfast meeting at Brookside, we are making this a service activity meeting for all and put together these baskets. 
 
If you have any questions, you can contact Nicole and Karen at ercommunityservice@gmail.com.
 
See you all on Thursday!
 
Nicole and Karen
 
 
 
BREAKFAST RAFFLE PRIZES
Do you like winning the raffle prize at the weekly breakfast?  Who doesn’t right?  But we need prizes to maintain the raffle each week.  So, we need your help.  We are looking to each Emmaus Rotary Club member to donate a weekly raffle prize of your choice if possible.  The prize value should be at least $20.  If you prefer to seek out donations from an outside vendor, please feel free to do so.  If you have any questions about this, please feel free to reach out to the Trumpet Editor. Your donation can be submitted to either the Sargeant at Arms (AKA Don Blose) or the Trumpet Editor (Sal Verrastro)
 
 
Das Awkscht Fescht - Highlight
Many Thanks to all those who volunteer time to work at the annual Das Awkscht Fescht.
 
Looks like Woody's car was the highlight at the event!
Annual Poker Run
The Emmaus Rotary club is hosting its 4th Annual Topless Poker Run to benefit local veterans. All proceeds from the event will be presented to Tails of Valor, a 501c3 organization, that raises and trains service dogs for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. The poker run is open to all bikes, trikes, and removable-top vehicles (hence the adjective, Topless).
 
I invite you or your organization to participate as a sponsor; there are several sponsorships available at the $2000, $750, and $300 levels (link to sponsor PDF). Sponsoring our event enables us to leverage the contribution and raise awareness of you/your organization on event day and through our marketing materials.
 
Additionally, please consider advertising the event and encouraging your friends/staff to participate (only $20 each!). Event details and registration options are online at https://pokerrun.emmausrotary.org. If you want a poster to hang up, please let me know (contact info below).
 
The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 25, at Alburtis Park from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. After the ride, there will be a luncheon, awards for best poker hand and the "coolest" bike/trike/other competition, and several raffles.
 
Please consider giving to the community in this way. If you are willing to sponsor or have any questions, please reach out to me at 610-737-2237 or mark@erle.us. Thank you for your consideration!
 
Mark Erle, on behalf of the Poker Run committee
Emmaus Rotarian, U.S. Army Veteran, and Motorcycle Enthusiast


 

December Is....

DECEMBER is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month
 

At Rotary, we believe good health care is everyone’s right. Yet 400 million people in the world can’t afford or don’t have access to basic health care.

Disease results in misery, pain, and poverty for millions of people worldwide. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so important to us. We lead efforts both large and small. We set up temporary clinics, blood donation centers, and training facilities in underserved communities struggling with outbreaks and health care access. We design and build infrastructure that allows doctors, patients, and governments to work together.

Our members combat diseases like malaria, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and polio. Prevention is important, which is why we also focus on health education and bringing people routine hearing, vision, and dental care.

 

 
 
 
 

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Do You Have Perfect Attendance?
DO YOU HAVE PERFECT ATTENDANCE IN THE PAST ROTARY YEAR?   WANT TO CHECK?
 
Smart phone ClubRunner app option:
Get the free ClubRunner Mobile app by keying “ClubRunner” into the app store you use.  Open the ClubRunner option and download the app.  Have your login and password handy to sign into your account. 
If you don't know your login and password, you can retrieve it using this link:
Click on the ClubRunner app on your smart phone and click on the three horizontal lines at the top left of the screen.  Select ‘My Attendance’ and see where you are in achieving perfect attendance for the 2020-2021 Rotary year. 
 
Laptop/PC option:
You can also get this information through the laptop/PC version of ClubRunner.
Get to the ClubRunner software by going to www.emmausrotary.org 
Click on ‘Member Login’ at the upper right corner and enter your sign in information [login ends in .6560 and your password], click on ‘Member area’ and you are in ClubRunner. 
If you don't know your login and password, you can retrieve it using this link:
 
If you have questions about your attendance, email Jim  with the data to indicate the system needs to be updated.
Making Up Emmaus Rotary Club Meetings                                                                                            2021-7-17
 
How to earn a Perfect Attendance Pin each Rotary year [July 1 to June 30].
You need to attend every Emmaus Rotary Club meeting that year or make them up. 
 
If you have to miss a regular weekly meeting of our Club, you can make up for that absence within 30 days before or after the meeting [effective 8-13-20 by Bylaws change] by following the options described below.  Members do not have to make up for times when our Club does not meet.
 
How to Make Up a Meeting at Another Club:
You can get credit for attending the meeting of another Rotary Club, anywhere in the world. It’s easy. Here are the steps:
 
Identify another club you would like to attend and find out when and where it meets.
 
To get meeting locations, times and days of the week clubs meet around the world, consult the Rotary International web site, www.rotary.org, and click on the “Club Finder” button near the top of the screen. Or download the app ‘Rotary Club Locator’. 
 
When you arrive at the meeting place of the club you are visiting, ask for a makeup card to verify your attendance at the meeting. You will pay the cost of your meal at that club meeting.
 
At the next meeting of our Club, give the makeup card to our Club Secretary or just mail it to the Club Secretary. If you fail to obtain a card, our Secretary will accept your word; just give a written note/email when and where you made up the meeting.
 
NOTE: If you arrive to make up a meeting at another club and find that for some reason the club is not meeting at its regular place and time, you can still be credited with a makeup. Just explain the situation to the Club Secretary in writing.
 
There are other ways of making up a meeting:
•             For Emmaus Rotary Club members, you can watch a meeting video by searching for 
Emmaus rotary club YouTube   Email or give a note to the Club Secretary of when you watched it and give the Club Secretary $10 to earn a make-up.  Watch any video within 2 weeks before or 2 weeks after the meeting you want to make up.  Of course, if you don’t need a make-up and want to watch a meeting anyway, that does not cost anything. 
•             Attending online classes you take run by Rotary like webinars and training classes from the RI website, for example. 
•             Attending a Rotary International or District Convention, assembly, or District committee meeting.
•             Attending a Board meeting of our Club, or formal Club Committee meeting.
•             Attending and participating in a board-authorized Club service project or a Club-sponsored community event or meeting, excluding social events like pancake suppers, hockey events, etc.
•             Attending e-club meetings.  E-clubs are on-line meetings/makeup opportunities that don’t involve attending an online meeting but usually involve up to an hour of reading/writing and typically a fee similar to what we pay for an ERC meeting.  E-clubs can be found online and some examples are:
o             https://www.rotaryeclubone.org
o             http://www.rotaryeclub34.org/ < includes a list of e-clubs under the tab E-club Links
o             https://portal.clubrunner.ca/8529
 
It is the member’s responsibility to keep track of their meeting makeups and be sure someone sent the Secretary their makeup information.  The Club Secretary records makeups received every week but is not responsible to monitor which meetings members have missed. 
 
Jim Palmquist, Club Secretary, Emmaus Rotary Club
 
 
 
Emmaus Rotary Flag Program - It is not too Late!
HOLIDAY FLAG PROGRAM - It is not too late to sign up for this program OR renew your current subscription for 2022!  The program is designed to provide each recipient with an American Flag to be installed in your yard at each of the following US holidays.  For an annual subscription of $49, a 3' x 5' American Flag will be placed in a designated area in your yard and removed immediately after each date:
 
Memorial Day
Flag Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Patriots Day
Veterans Day
 
To sign up or renew your current subscription, please use this link:  Flags.EmmausRotary.org
 
For more details, please contact Eric Loch!
 
 
This program also makes a great gift for a love one or friend!  The holidays are just around the corner.
Don't Forget - Shelterbox Fundraiser
Welcome to the Emmaus Rotary Club!
 
We meet at 7:30 AM on Thursday mornings
at Brookside Country Club, 901 Willow Lane, Macungie, PA 18062
District 7430  Club 5427
 
2021-2022 President 
Michael Waddell                       
 
District 7430 Governor
Bob Hobaugh
 
Assistant Governor Area 1
Rick Zayaitz
 
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Speakers
Dec 02, 2021 7:30 AM
Holiday Greetings, Ginger Bread House Building, Rotary Shop
Dec 09, 2021
Dec 16, 2021 7:30 AM
EHS Chorale Holiday Performance
Dec 23, 2021 7:30 AM
Street Medicine in the Lehigh Valley
Dec 30, 2021
No meeting
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CALENDARS
 
Emmaus Rotary:
 
Thursday, August 12th - ERC DEI Committee Update
 
Thursday, August 26th - Club Runner Presentation & Photo Day
 
Monday, September 13th - Annual Emmaus Rotary Golf Tournament: 
                                          
Saturday, September 25th - Annual Poker Run!
REGISTER HERE
 
 
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Co Chair Rotary Foundation/Intl Service
 
Membership co-chair
 
First Vice President
 
2nd Vice President
 
Immediate Past President
 
Community Service
 
co Chair Foundation/International Service
 
Fund Raising- Flag program
 
Departing Secretary
 
Fund Raising Poker Run
 
Director
 
Sargeant at Arms-Emeritus
 
International Women's Day
 
Director
 
C0-chair Community Service
 
Fellowship
 
Director
 
Membership co-chair
 
Director
 
Interact
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
 
Youth Services
 
Bulletin Editor
Salvatore Verrastro
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Rotary International
RI President Home
Rotary Global Rewards
Joining Rotary
Rotary History
Rotary Foundation
For New Members
 
 
 
Service above Self.
The Emmaus Rotary Club embraces, practices and promotes the Rotary International Core Values of Service, Fellowship, Diversity, Integrity and Leadership.