The District 7430 Rotary Friendship Exchange Team arrived Saturday in Mariestad - the first of four towns we will visit during this Exchange. In this area, we visited the oldest church in Sweden, lunched in the former residence of the governor of Götaland, cycled 12 miles alongside the Göta Canal and were treated to an authentic end-of-summer Swedish smorgasbord. All of that (and more) on just the first three days of the Exchange!
Our hosts have been amazing and we have already made many new friends. It is a privilege to visit interesting sites and learn about the Swedish culture through the graciousness of like minded Rotarians. I look forward to returning the favor when the Swedish team visits our District next Spring.
Bobby McClarin a young Engineer who is a native of Bethlehem, PA saw an opportunity to help kids gain confidence, respect and self esteem through his team building exercises. He grew up in the city's "West Side" neighborhood in a blue-collar family. Football was always his passion and playing at the Division I level was his dream. Having grown up watching the likes of Michael Stonebreaker and Ned Bolcar play for the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame, he always envisioned himself running out onto the hallowed grounds of South Bend. Admittedly, he was never the fastest athlete on the football field or the quickest on the basketball court but he possessed the intangibles, an unfathomable "will" and unmatched work ethic that would lead to his successes on and off the playing field. As a result of his academic and athletic success at Liberty High School in Bethlehem, PA, he was presented with the opportunity of a lifetime, the chance to attend the United States Naval Academy, earn a degree in engineering, serve his country, and play football at the Division I level. Prior to attending the Naval Academy, he spent two years at the Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) in Newport, RI where he was initiated to the "Brotherhood" which serves as the cornerstone of Navy Football. Following his stint at NAPS, he went on to earn a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering and was a key contributor to Navy's football resurgence under Paul Johnson. While starting at middle linebacker for the Midshipmen, he was the recipient of many accolades to include the 2002 Admiral Mack Award, 2004 Roger Staubach Award, 2004 College Football News All-Bowl Team among others. However, the most rewarding accomplishment in his years while at Navy was making a decision with all his brothers to commit themselves to the "never outworked, 5-Star Heart" mentality as they took a football program from 0-11 in his freshman year to Emerald Bowl Champs in his senior year posting a 10-2 record.
Upon graduation from the Academy in May of 2005, he married the love of his life Kate in June. After tying the knot with Kate, they headed to Newport, RI. Bobby was selected by Navy's coaching staff as one of four players from their graduating class to coach at NAPS for the first six months of his military obligation. It was one of the most rewarding experiences of his life, for he knew coaching, inspiring, and mentoring was his "True North." Following NAPS, Bobby held a wide array of leadership roles as an officer in the United States Navy and Civil Engineer Corps to include surface warfare officer, ordnance officer, visit, board, search, and seizure officer, and lead construction project manager. After serving his five year obligation, Bobby and Kate elected to move back to the Lehigh Valley and raise a family. Today, they are proud parents of three beautiful children, Lilah, Elizabeth ("Biddy"), and Tommy. Bobby continues to volunteer his time as a coach for Upwards Basketball, the Hurricane Club, and the Greater Bethlehem Soccer League. In 2014, Bobby earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration with a Concentration in Supply Chain Management from Moravian College. Bobby is currently employed by Air Product's spin off Versum Materials where he serves as an Operations Manager. Bobby's love for football and passion for physical fitness as a NASE Certified Speed and Explosion Specialist inspired him to form Five Star Heart Training, LLC in 2014. Establishing The Five Star Heart Project in October of 2015 is his latest endeavor, an endeavor in which he hopes to affect the lives of many in a positive way throughout the Lehigh Valley and beyond.
His first summer project he had 15 football young men join him in learning how to be a Five Star Heart player and person. In three years Bobby has grown the program to 200 plus young men in the area to become the best they can be in whatever they pursue in life be it football, engineering or carpentry. Bobby donates his time and talents to help others become better young people creating better adults for our future. He is looking into including a project for female athletes later this year of next but always keeping his eye on the "ball" to help motivate, educate and inspire our youth in their lives.
It is time once again to recognize a business or individual that shares our value of service to others. Nominate a local business that is conducted in an ethical manner and gives back to the community. One or more recipients will be selected from a pool of nominees to be honored at a special Business Recognition program during one of our Rotary meetings. Nomination forms will be available at Thursday's meeting.
Past recipients include: Andy Scott of Scott Car; Buddy Lesavoy of Lesavoy, Butz and Seitz Attorneys at Law; Rick Reppert of Rick Reppert Co.; Matt Pye of Just Born, Inc.; Doug and Don Patt of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services.
“Service Above Self” Recognition Program
Business Nomination Form
Program Purpose: 1) to raise awareness of Emmaus Rotary Club throughout the Lehigh Valley
2)to establish relationships with businesses who share our value of service to others (and service above self)
Award Overview: 1) Up to three recipients will be selected from the pool of nominees.
2)One or more of the selected recipients will be invited to a special program held during a Rotary meeting.
3)Each recipient will be introduced and honored with a plaque or framed certificate suitable for display in their place of business.
4)Each recipient will have an opportunity to speak briefly.
Selection Criteria: 1) Recipient must perform some notable/charitable function/act that exemplifies
Rotary's motto of "service above self".
2)Recipient cannot have a direct tie to Emmaus Rotary.
3)Recipient cannot have a direct connection to any political office or campaign.
4)Recipient should have a substantial relationship to East Penn.
5)Recipient must have a substantial relationship to the Lehigh Valley.
6)Recipient may be nominated more than once, but can only receive one award.
We are collecting Dishwashing Liquid for the Angel Network Food Baskets this time. Please bring bottles of Dish Detergent to any meeting until November 9, 2017. We have pledged to collect 150 bottles.
Thank you for your consistent contributions to this worthy cause.
ONLY TWO MORE WEEKS OF COLLECTION!!!! LETS KEEP THIS UP AS WE ARE CLOSING IN ON OUR GOAL. EILEEN PROKOP WILL BE STANDING BY FOR EVERYONE'S DISH DETERGENT DONATIONS!
EMMAUS ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND /Submitted By Bob Halsey
We need to grow our Scholarship Fund to the point where the earnings will support the Annual Cost of the Scholarships. At a recentweekly Breakfast Meeting I suggested that everyone should consider contributing Money to the Scholarship Fund in Lieu of Flowers in Memory ofSomeone. It’s very easy to do, you simply write a check toThe Emmaus Rotary Club Foundation in the amount you would normally spend for Flowers. I have outlined the very easy Procedure for doing this. This will give respect to the person (in lieu of Flowers) and will help increase the Scholarship Fund. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact B. Halsey.
Make check out toThe Emmaus Rotary Club Foundation…Indicate on the check that is for the Scholarship Fund in the lowerLeft Portion of your check. Mail the check to the addressbelow:
ATTN: MARIO COZZUBBO
CAMPBELL, RAPPOLD & YURASITS, LLP CPA
1033 SOUTH CEDAR CREST BLVD.
ALLENTOWN, PA 18106
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Mario Cozzubbo will send you an acknowledgement of your contribution to The Emmaus Rotary Club Foundation. You should send a Sympathy Card to theFamily of theperson you are honoringtelling them you have made aDonation to theEmmaus Rotary Club Scholarship Fund.You do not need to specify the amount you have given.
Check the list below to see if you are scheduled to serve as Greeter & Raffle, Sign-in Table, Invocation or EREY.
If you will not be at the meeting when you have an assignment, please arrange for another member to swap with you or cover for you. NOTE-CHANGES MAY BE MADE FROM PREVIOUS TRUMPETS.
Thank you for taking your turn and helping Emmaus Rotary Club run a smooth meeting.
