“You cannot do kindness too soon, for you never know when it will be too late.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
This Thursday, February 17 is National Random Acts of Kindness Day…who would have guessed!? There are many, many examples of random acts of kindness to be found with a Google search and I included one short list below, but, the one that I miss most is a Smile. To me a Smile from someone is something that speaks volumes to individuals, to a group, it’s free and easily says something positive to the recipient of the smile. Unfortunately, the recent pandemic has masked Smiles all too often and I’m very concerned about our students whose faces have been hidden for the last two years in our schools, but, that’s a different topic.
However, I must say that Rotarians seem to be regular Smilers [?] when I see them and I have to think that it’s because we work hard to do good both locally and globally. Doing good brings a Smile to our faces because we know that perhaps we’ve helped someone whose down on their luck, had a misfortune or just needed a helping hand. So, I’m thinking that National Random Acts of Kindness is just a typical day for Rotarians…how about you?
Here are 10 acts of kindness, but I'm sure that you can add more....
Stop to lend a hand. ...
Spread some beauty. ...
Shovel a neighbors sidewalk. ...
Call someone whose not feeling well [use the Club Runner app for Rotarians!]...
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.
Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to all who participated. Our hungry children in East Penn are the real winners because your money will help buy more food.
Here you go!
Congratulations to the following winners of the Super Bowl Pool.
First Quarter Winners: Gordon Reese ($200); $56 winners are Diane Graham, Brian Ladley, Tyrone Guthrie & Dan Koplish
Half Time Winner: Meghan Reed ($200); $56 winners are Courtney Kennedy, Brian Ladley, Cindy Hornaman & Gary Guthrie
Third Quarter Winner: Gordon Reese ($200); $56 winners are Jim Ritter, Ashley Lorah, Bill Bakos & Kirk Koehler
The Final Score Winner is Meghan Reed ($500); The $56 winners are Courtney Kennedy, Brian Ladley, Cindy Hornaman & Gary Guthrie
This is a great time to bring guests to Rotary especially women. We do need a number for Brookside so let Sal know ASAP how many guests you will be bringing.
P.S. This is a long worthwile program and the meeting will run a bit over 8:30.
Please mark your calendars for a very special presentation on March 10th, as we celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day award winners.
Our Rotary Woman’s award will go to Gwen Carr, a long-time Rotarian and advocate for many service projects.
Our Rotary Community award will go to Clarice James, the founder and director of the Allentown nonprofit M.I.R.A (Migrant, Immigrant, Refugee and Asylee).
This is always an inspiring event and will be again this year as we celebrate our awardees and listen to their stories.
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
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.
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!
As we progress through this Covid virus it is still important to protect those who are vulnerable to the virus. If you test positive for Covid within a few days of any Emmaus Rotary event please notify those who may have been in close contact with you and the Club President, so we can also reach out to those Members.
Thanks for your efforts in dealing with this virus.
The Emmaus Rotary Club embraces, practices and promotes the Rotary International Core Values of Service, Fellowship, Diversity, Integrity and Leadership.
