ERC Trumpet May 13, 2025 (May 14, 2025)

President's Message

Greetings everyone!

I thought Jerry’s presentation last week was very timely, since internet phishing scams are on the rise. I’m always disheartened to read about seniors taken by these scammers. If you have older friends, please help them avoid these scammers. Tell them to never give their personal information over the internet. If you want to contact jerry his contact info is JSmith@KatanaNetworks.com.

It was fabulous to see two new guests today. J.P. and Valerie chatted with them about joining and I think it looks good. Both gentlemen want to give back to their communities. Our presenter might consider joining as well. Speaking of guests, when is the last time you chatted with someone about Rotary and discuss our Club? An old marketing term called TOMA is still important for us as Rotarians today. “Top of Mind Awareness”. Would love to see new guests and members which brings our Club new energy and ideas.

May is Rotary’s Youth Service Month. Let’s think of ways we can “engage” more of our talented young folks to “engage” with Rotary to do good around the world. One of the best ways is to encourage them to get
involved in Interact and as our Seniors are soon departing off to college, to check out Rotaract.

See ya Thursday!

The Prez.

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

STEM YEA could use your help with donations for student supplies that will be needed for learning activities. If you're willing and able to donate supplies, please access the wish list here!

Thank you for your kindness!

Food Donation Reminder for May:

While you are shopping, please keep in mind the pantry needs in our community. The list is below:

Applesauce in plastic jars

Ketchup (plastic bottles, about 16 oz)

Salad dressing (Favorites: Balsamic,

Italian, Ranch)

Boxes of oatmeal packets, children’s cereal

Canned baked beans, canned beets

Frosting and sprinkles for children’s

birthday cakes

Children’s toothbrushes

Dinner napkins

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

As always, Groceries Plus Choice Food Pantry is grateful for your donations.

If you are not able to make next Thursday's meeting please feel free to drop off donations to:

Bethel Bible Fellowship Church
418 Elm St. Emmaus, PA 18049
610-965-2682 x 104

Call for their hours A cart is available with forms for you to fill out and leave goodies. Be sure to leave your name and Emmaus Rotary on the Donation Form when you drop off.

Also - Mark Your Calendars!

The annual U.S. Post Office food drive (Stamp Out
Hunger) is on May 10th. If you live in Emmaus or Macungie, you can leave
food near your mail box and it will find its way to Groceries PLUS.

In closing, a Note from Bethel Bible Fellowship Church Groceries Plus

(PLUS = Prayer, Love, Understanding, Support)

Thank you, Joanne T. Smida

Pollinator House Community Workshop with Emmaus Rotary Club

Sunday, June 29

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Rising River Brewing Co. 1955 Willow Ln

Macungie, PA 18062, USA

A BEEutiful way to care for the environment!
Join Emmaus Rotary Club at Rising River Brewing Co. on Sunday, June 29, 2025 for a Pollinator House Workshop.
Learn about what pollinator houses do to help bees and other garden friendly insects create a healthy environment in your own backyard!
This workshop offers a short educational talk about pollinator houses. Then you will have the opportunity to create your own pollinator house. Appropriate for all ages and family friendly!
This event is a fun family experience and the pollinator houses also make a great handmade gift idea!

USE THIS LINK TO REGISTER:
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/pollinator-house-community-workshop-with-emmaus-rotary-club

Includes: Pre-assembled pine wood house to paint and fill with pollinator friendly materials. You will have a choice from two house styles. Creative painting supplies and organic fill materials all included.
Only $40.
Only 35 houses are available. Pre-registration is required. No refunds for no-show.

DID YOU ATTEND LAST YEAR and you don't need a whole new house to add to your collection yet? Awesome! Restock your fill materials for this season. Your pollinators will thank you! ONLY $10 cash at the door for a refill bag. Get a friend to sign up for this year and your refill is FREE!

There will be a drawing to win a large one of a kind pollinator house and an assortment of handcrafted, completed houses available for sale as well.

This workshop is a fundraiser to support the Emmaus Rotary Scholarship Foundation, Wilmer Schultz Service Above Self Scholarship; to benefit High School Seniors in the East Penn School District with continuing education.

THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. IN THE CASE OF RAIN, WE WILL BE UNDER COVER.

Now booking for and June and July 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.

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.

Celebrate a year of Rotary's achievements in Service Above Self at The Emmaus Rotary Annual Club Recognition Dinner!

The program will include our "Pass the Gavel" tradition so we encourage as many Past Presidents to attend as possible. Let's celebrate a year of great leadership with President Eric Loch and welcome President Elect, Nelly Kabiru as she takes the helm for the 2025/2026 CENTENNIAL Emmaus Rotary Year! Spouses, Family and Friends are welcome to attend too!

When: Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 6pm - 8pm.
Registration starts at 6pm. Dinner Served at 6:30pm. Program Begins at 7:15pm

Where: Delizioso Italian Grill 1985 Brookside Road Macungie, Pa 18062 (on the patio)

Registration: $40.00 per/person
(Credit card accepted at sign up or at the door. Cash and check accepted at the door. Cash and check are preferable methods of payment to save the club on transaction fees)

Please Register using this page to let us know you will attend by June 5th.
(This dinner will serve as our weekly meeting. There will NOT be a regular morning Meeting.)

Attire: Business Casual

The menu will be: Buffet Dinner: Choice of Penne Alla Vodka pasta; Chicken Marsala; or Eggplant Rollatini. Salad and Garlic Knots. Water, soft drinks, coffee and tea. Ice cream cake for dessert.Two (2) alcoholic drink tickets per person and cash bar.

Contact Sal Verrastro with questions. 610-553-5621 / sverrastro@spillmanfarmer.com

https://emmausrotary.org/event/copy-of-emmaus-rotary-annual-club-recognition-dinner/

Jerald Smith, cybersecurity expert, presented at last week's breakfast meeting.

Pollinator House Community Workshop with Emmaus Rotary Club

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