August 28: Donate for the Boys & Girls club Turn your clutter into a cause! The box you've been meaning to clean out could make a difference. Donate your gently used items to help raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem, PA. See the graphic below for more info. September 19: Help at the Farewell to Summer Fest Help represent Rotary at the Farewell to Summer festival on the Triangle. See Karen (or look out for a sign-up link)
Jackie Folsom from the Lehigh County Humane Society
Last week, we welcomed Jackie Folsom, Chief Development Officer of the Lehigh Valley Humane Society. Jackie shared how the organization provides shelter, medical care, adoption services, and community outreach for animals throughout the Lehigh Valley. A 2026 news article reported that the shelter took in over 3,000 animals in 2025, with more than 1,600 adoptions (approximately 20 owner-surrender requests per day). The Humane Society provides veterinary care, behavioral enrichment and foster placement for the pets in their care. Jackie highlighted the critical role of volunteers, foster families, and donors in supporting the Humane Society's mission and helping animals find safe and loving homes. She mentioned some of the unique challenges facing the organization, including meeting the growing demand for animal care services. Her presentation reminded us that a caring community can make a lasting difference for both animals and the people who love them.
Hi Area 1,
Our first mixer of the year is set for 9/10 in Downtown Allentown, 5-7pm. Details:
•Venue: Arts Walk Pocket Park 65 N Church Street
•What’s provided: Music, cash bar, food available for purchase, seating for all
•Bonus: The first 25+ people who sign up get a free DaVinci day pass, courtesy of me!
This is a great chance to meet new people, connect with friends, bring people who are thinking about joining, and hear what other clubs are up to.
Please RSVP by 9/5 and share this with your club — the bigger the turnout, the better!
Looking ahead, I’d like to hold our next mixer in November.
Happy Birthday!
Barry Newhart - August 4 Alicia Ruiz-Orbin - August 10 Raymond Stock - August 10 Eric Loch - August 20 Ceil Birdsell - August 27
Meeting Roles
August 20, 2026
Greeter
Ruiz-Orbin, Alicia
Sign in
Smida, Joanne
Invocation
Smith, Khervin
August 27, 2026
Greeter
Stock, Raymond
Sign in
Straeter-Doviak, Sue
Invocation
Stuckey, Chad
September 3, 2026
Greeter
Verrastro, Salvatore
Sign in
Whitcomb, Roger
Invocation
Waddell, 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.
Speaker Recommendations Do you know someone who would be a great speaker for one of our upcoming Thursday morning meetings? If so, please contact Anthony Moyer: anmoyer1229@gmail.com 610-295-7691.
Have something to announce in the Trumpet? We are always happy to receive information to include in the Trumpet. If you have additions, please email ccallkennedy@gmail.com and include the word "Trumpet" in the email.
Weather Policy
Our weather policy is to cancel our meeting whenever East Penn has a weather cancellation or whenever there is a 2-hour weather delay (or is virtual). EPSD's process for determining safety is robust, beginning the night before when they consult with Accuweather, PennDot, and other officials. Please sign up for weather alerts by going to the following link, entering your information and searching for East Penn School district. https://asa.textcaster.com/asa/ba251a36-ebf8-4c1a-8247-4becb2e26e07
