Important Dates
 
JULY 24
FELLOWSHIP 6-8
Stone Farm Cellars and Vineyard 
(feel free to bring a friend)
 
JULY 25 & July 26
EMMAUS 250 CELEBRATION 
Stop by the beer truck and say hello to the Rotary volunteers

Last Week's Speaker: 
Storytelling for Connection and Impact

Last Thursday, Amy Sheller delivered a very interesting presentation titled “Storytelling for Connection and Impact." Amy is a Rotarian from the Kutztown Rotary Club (District 7430, Pennsylvania). She is a Past President of the club, a Past Assistant Governor, former District 7430 Public Image Chair, and currently serves as Rotary Public Image Coordinator (RPIC) for Zone 32. Professionally, she is an entrepreneur, filmmaker, and visual storyteller. She co-owns Abominable Productions, an award-winning video production company specializing in cinematic storytelling and marketing communications.
Throughout her presentation, Amy emphasized that stories create connections in ways that facts alone cannot. Whether highlighting a service project, a member's journey, or the impact Rotary has on individuals and communities, authentic storytelling helps people understand who we are and why Rotary matters.

She encouraged Rotarians to think beyond simply reporting activities and instead focus on the human impact behind every project. By sharing compelling stories, clubs can strengthen their public image, attract new members, and inspire greater community engagement.
At the end, Amy gave out blank cards and asked us to write our own story - how we came to Rotary and what the impact is.

STEM YEA 
Joins us tomorrow to learn more!

Thanks to our volunteers who make a difference!

ROTARY IN THE NEWS
Click below to see the article: Rotary installs new leaders, outlines vision for year ahead

FELLOWSHIP

Our upcoming fellowship event, Friday July 24, is a simple time to gather. Reservations are not needed as the venue doesn't require them and we want to encourage people to show up last minute, buy a glass of wine and just enjoy the evening.
Note that the kickoff of Emmaus' 250 celebration starts that evening at 5:00 at the library (the gateway) so you can check that out before heading over the hill to Stone Farm Cellars (not far away)!

Service Opportunities

Collecting Shoe Boxes for a Holiday Hope Box

Just a quick reminder that we’re collecting empty shoe boxes with lids at Emmaus Rotary Club meetings throughout the month of July for a Holiday Hope Box project we’ll be supporting alongside LCCC’s Career Development Center.

For those of us who save perfectly good shoe boxes (with lids!) “just in case” they might be useful for a future project someday, congratulations! Our moment has arrived.

Your empty shoe boxes (with lids!) will be very appreciated!

Best,
Valerie Deneen

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 above for more info.
Happy Birthday!
 
Jim Ritter - July 6
Sarah Modrick - July 7
Chris Wills - July 16
Lisa Finkelstein - July 18
Forrest Rohrbach - July 19
John Chisca - July 24
Ann Peaslee - July 25
Robert Rienzo - July 27
Sue Straeter-Doviak - July 29
Tony Moyer - July 29
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@gmai.com - 610-295-7691.
Meeting Roles
July 23, 2026
 
Greeter
Prokop, Eileen
 
Sign in
Pugliese, Joseph
 
Invocation
Raynock, James
 
July 30, 2026
 
Greeter
Reber, Craig
 
Sign in
Reed, Len
 
Invocation
Reed, Meghan
 
August 6, 2026
 
Greeter
Reese, Gordon
 
Sign in
Reichley, Doug
 
Invocation
Reppert, Andrew
 
If you will not be at the meeting when you have an assignment, please arrange for another member to swap or cover for you.
 
Speakers
Jul 23, 2026
Jul 30, 2026
Executive Director, Workforce Board Lehigh Valley
Aug 06, 2026
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Upcoming Events
Emmaus Rotary Fellowship at Stone Farm Cellars
Jul. 24, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Emmaus Borough 250 Centennial Celebration
Jul. 25, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
EMMAUS BOROUGH 250 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Jul. 26, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
First Vice President
 
2nd Vice President
 
Treasurer
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
 
Secretary
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Immediate Past President
 
Membership Chairman
 
Co Chair Rotary Foundation/Intl Service
 
Co Chair Rotary Foundation/Intl Service
 
Community Service Chair
 
Fellowship Chair
 
Flag Day Celebration Chair (Sarah Raynock)
 
Flag Leasing Chair
 
Public Image Chair
 
Scholarship Endowment
 
Youth Exchange Chair
 
Youth Services Chair
 
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.
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