Another fun ENGAGING meeting last week. Sorry to those of you who were not at the meeting either in person or on Zoom missed this. Valerie has worked hard to provide interesting and engaging speakers for our meetings, which does take a lot of time.
So once again the topic of attendance at our meetings has come up. I would love to see a total of 40 members in attendance each week, either in person or Zoom. I realize some members have morning
commitments that can not be changed which is why I’m only asking for 40 of our 72 Members to attend. It doesn’t need to be the same 40 every week, but just 40 Members. I wish I had time to personally call each one of you, but I just don’t. So, I would love to hear from each of you that have not attended a meeting in
the last year. I just want to figure out what is needed to bring you back to our meetings at least once a month.
Attending the once-a-month “Night Shift” meeting would be awesome also. Meghan and Len put a lot of effort into these meetings, yet only a few folks show up.
So please reach out to me at DiamondMan@LochsJewelers.com, so I can have a better understanding of
our low attendance. This valuable information will help guide our Club into the future. I really appreciate your help.
If you have time, please reach out to Bob Goehler. His cancer treatments are going well but leave him very tired. I’m sure he would appreciate an email, card or phone call from everyone. His contact info is in Club Runner.
See ya Thursday
The Prez.
P.S. This Thursday is our Monthly Board Mtg. All are welcome. If you have a topic you want discussed, please send your request to me at the above email by Wednesday at 5:00p.m.
Food Collection for Thursday!
If you cannot bring food an "APPLE" cookie jar will be available to put a monetary donation in. Below is the list. Note items not needed also.
Toothbrushes (adult and children) (They currently have enough toothpaste)
Body wash
Ongoing needs:
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 for your part in providing for the people of Emmaus!
Please no:
• Food beyond its “use by/best by” date
• Large or family-sized items
• Over-the-counter medicines/vitamins/
supplements
• Clothing or household items
Happy April Birthday!
Shirley Lang - 4/4
Geoff Boyer - 4/13
Melissa Schwartz - 4/18
Alan Fornwalt - 4/21
Irv Keister - 4/25
DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR ZOOM MEETING OPTION!
Here is the Zoom info for our weekly Rotary meetings.
Meeting ID: 849 2256 4409 Passcode: 503207
Speaker Recommendations
Now booking for APRIL & MAY 2025 and 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.
Shirley Lang, pictured above on the right, loves to network! She works along with ERC member Steve Gould as The Director of Education and Agent Growth at Better Homes and Gardens. She enjoys serving as a Rotarian because it's all about helping the underserved. Shirley loves to cook. She shows loves to her community by serving others.
Emmaus Rotary's Night Shift Meeting is happening this week! We hope you can make it!
When: The Third Wednesday of the Month from 5:30pm -7:30pm, at Triple Sun Spirits Co. 518 Bank Street, Emmaus.
Doors open at 5:30pm. Meeting begins at 6:00pm. Meeting to end by 7:30pm.
The Cost: We ask that Rotarians make a $10 Cash Contribution to their Every Rotarian Every Year Rotary International Fund. First time guests are free.
Food and Drink: Food and Drinks are available for purchase.
The North Region Rotary 4 Way Test Speech Contest took place at Willow Lane Elementary School last Saturday. Special thanks to Shirley, Sue, Nelly, and Eric for their assistance with the contest!
The North Region includes the following Rotary Clubs: Easton, Allentown West, Lehigh Valley Passport, Bethlehem Morning Star, Bethlehem, Whitehall, Emmaus, Nazareth, Slatington, Nazareth and Allentown.
This year, participating high school students at our North Region contest represented the Nazareth, Emmaus, Allentown West, Whitehall, and Bethlehem Rotary Clubs.
The top three winners were from the Nazareth, Allentown West, and Whitehall Rotary Clubs.
The Nazareth winner, Sriram, will represent the North Region at the District Conference in Hershey in the final 4 Way Test Speech Competition.
Congratulations to all the participants for a job well done!
John "Doc Zog" Hartzog, a local legend in education and trivia served as our breakfast meeting speaker last week.
Meeting Roles
March 27, 2025
Greeter
Heller, Don
Sign In
Hobson, Karen
Invocation
Irwin, Michael
April 3, 2025
Greeter
Keister, Irvin
Sign In
Kennedy, Courtney
Invocation
Kraus, Bob
April 10, 2025
Greeter
Lahanas, Mike
Sign In
Lang, Shirley
Invocation
McElhaney, Jr., Jeffrey
April 17, 2025
Greeter
McFarland, Samantha
Sign In
McNealis, Patrick
Invocation
Mihalik, Mike
If you will not be at the meeting when you have an assignment, please arrange for another member to swap or cover for you.
