We are excited to announce the first event for our upcoming Centennial Celebration!
On Wednesday, August 27 we will meet at the Emmaus Remembrance Garden at 6:30 PM to install our 100th anniversary commemorative brick as well as bricks for recently passed members.
Afterward, J.P. and Sarah Raynock are graciously inviting us to their home for a poolside gathering with beverages, appetizers and a 100th anniversary ice-cream cake.
The poolside gathering should begin at approximately 7:15 PM at 1005 N. 6th St., Emmaus (only a mile or so from the Remembrance Garden).
There WILL still be a meeting the following morning on Thursday, August 28.
Sincerely,
Your Fellowship Committee
New ERC Members Andrew Reppert and Eric Linde were inducted at our last Breakfast Meeting.
Ways to get involved this Summer in Emmaus!
Please let Karen Hobson know if you
can help out 484-560-1711.
Concerts in the Emmaus Community Park on Saturdays from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm 8/31
Emmaus Farewell to Summer Festival in the Triangle - Saturday, 21st September
from 11.00 am - 3.00 pm
2025 STEM YEA LMMS student sponsored by ERC, Abby Miller and her mother, joined us at our last ERC Breakfast Meeting.
ERC History Highlight
Did You Know...
Early records indicate that our club was energetic, got along well, and had lots of fun. There have certainly been some unusual experiences during the club’s long history.
A memorable one was when the club was served its meal and water in hospital bed pans and beakers.
On January 28, 1927, the meal at the Broad Street Hotel was served backwards: first the desert (cherry pie), then the ham and potatoes, ending with fruit cup.
On May 21, 1931, members were served alcohol as prohibition enforcement officials were persuaded to look the other way.
The club has had a number of annual activities that served to give it a special if not unique character. Among these activities were clambakes (each member brought his own silverware), fashion shows, Monte Carlo nights and fun nights at which time members were called
upon to crack jokes.
It’s the fun part I'd like to conclude with. Some of us have experienced the understandable confusion associated with traffic accidents and have had to try to summarize for the police or medical
personnel what actually happened. The following are actual quotes taken from these report forms: “Coming home, I drove into the wrong house and collided with a tree I don’t have.” “A pedestrian
hit me and went under my car.” “The guy was all over the road. I had to swerve a number of times before I hit him.” “My car was legally parked as I backed into the other vehicle.” “The pedestrian had no
idea which direction to go, so I ran over him.” “The telephone pole was approaching fast. I was attempting to swerve out of its path when it struck my front end.”
“I collided with a stationary truck coming the other way.”
Roger Whitcomb
Our new incoming Rotary Exchange Student from Japan, Saki.
DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR ZOOM MEETING OPTION!
Here is the Zoom info for our weekly Rotary meetings:
Baked Beans
Boxed Potatoes - any flavor (13 - 16oz)
Children’s Cereal
BBQ Sauce, Salad Dressing (Ranch, Italian, French)
Toothbrushes and toothpaste for children
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
THANK YOU, JOANNE
Dear Fellow Rotarian,
You know that I am deeply committed to Rotary Youth Services. The STEM Academy (STEM YEA), introduced for the first time in July 2022, serves a younger set of students who are still exploring what educational path they wish to pursue. The 2025 STEM YEA will be held July 10-13, 2025 on the Kutztown University campus. The Fourth STEM YEA Big Ticket Reverse Raffle fundraiser is only 3 months away. This is an important function to bring visibility to the Rotary STEM Youth Explorer Academy and also raise funds to help offset costs in order to make tuition affordable for all clubs wishing to sponsor students.
The guest speaker is Dhruv Seshadri, a member of Allentown West Rotary Club and an assistant professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Lehigh University. He received his B.S. in polymers science and engineering in 2014, M.S. and PhD degrees in biomedical engineering in 2018 and 2022 respectively from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. His research involves the development, validation, and translation of wearable technology, bioelectronic devices and therapeutics targeting human health and performance. In addition to his academic achievements, Dhruv has been a member of an International Rotaplast team.
The 2025 “STEM YEA Big Ticket Reverse Raffle Night” is scheduled for September 27, 2025 at the Franconia Heritage Banquet & Conference Center, 508 Harleysville Pike, Unit A, Telford, PA. Tickets can be purchased in advance through August 1, 2025 to take advantage of a 10% discount. Total ticket sales are limited to 150. Your ticket helps to fund the operational costs of the STEM YEA program for middle schoolers, especially under-resourced students, to make it affordable for all our clubs to sponsor students, The ticket entitles you to a fun evening including hors d’oeuvres, drinks, dinner, a Caricatures by Emily Byrne, and a lottery ticket with a chance to win one of numerous prizes totaling $5,000 when 150 tickets are sold. Organize your group and act now to purchase your tickets. We are also looking for sponsorships from businesses and individuals along with contributions of silent auction items. Please reach out to Darlene Scott with any questions.
Serving breakfast at Wheels of Time in Macungie last weekend.
I'm planning to arrange an Emmaus Rotary Club table of 8 for us at the "STEM YEA Reverse Raffle Big Ticket Night" at a discounted ticket rate. If interested in joining us at our table, please let me know by September 11, 2025! Tony
610-295-7691
anmoyer1229@gmail.com
Also, I'm planning to create a wine basket on behalf of our Emmaus Rotary Club that will be raffled at the "STEM YEA Reverse Raffle Big Ticket Night" on 9/27/25. If you're willing and able, please bring a bottle of wine to an ERC Breakfast Meeting through September 18, 2025 for the basket raffle donation.
Speaker Recommendations
Now booking for October and November 2025 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.
Meeting Roles
August 28, 2025
Greeter
Hobson, Karen
Sign In
Hornaman, Cynthia
Invocation
Peaslee, Ann
September 4, 2025
Greeter
Irwin, Michael
Sign In
Keister, Irvin
Invocation
Kenny, James
September 11, 2025
Greeter
Kraus, Bob
Sign In
Lahanas, Mike
Invocation
Linde, III, Eric
September 18, 2025
Greeter
McElhaney, Jr., Jeffrey
Sign In
McNealis, Patrick
Invocation
Modrick, Sarah
If you will not be at the meeting when you have an assignment, please arrange for another member to swap or cover for you.
