Dear Fellow Rotarians,
At the risk of repeating myself, let me say “Emmaus Rotary Rocks!”
Sunday’s Cornhole Tournament and Beef n Beer event was a fun, fundraiser that built community. Leave it to all of you to show me how to throw a party for over 100 people and raise money! All of that money is designated for the East Penn Food Coalition, our food program to meet the hunger of East Penn School District students and families. Both Janet Kolepp, our District Governor, and our Governor-Elect for 2021-2022 Bob Hobaugh were among our guests and were duly impressed by the vibrancy of Emmaus Rotary and the success of this inaugural event.
The food and hospitality and venue at Gio Italian Grill were all outstanding. (Several people recommended that I try Gio’s thin crust pizza in the near future.) And we had some generous sponsors: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Valley Partners, Keystone Precision Solutions, Spillman Farmer Architects, Embassy Bank, Eric Loch Diamond Jewelers, Ai Orthodontics, and Vinyl Press.
ERC fielded three teams. Mark and Michele Erle went several rounds, deep into the tournament. Karen Hodges and her partner Teri Sorg McManoutdid themselves by dressing like the Bobbsey Twins and earned a mention for sartorial splendor. Roger and Roberta Whitcomb snagged an ad hoc prize from Better Homes and Gardens for representing the Senior Division.
I am sure that in his report to Emmaus Rotary, Sal Verrastro will give us all the details of who won the tournament, how much profit we might anticipate, and be generous in his acknowledgment of the contributions of all his team. My personal thanks to Sal, Rick, Don, Meghan, Steve, Courtney, and Doug.
Please remember that we are taking subscriptions to our Flag Program. See Eric Loch for details. Memorial Day is this weekend and our first round of flags will wave around the community.
This Thursday, after our regular breakfast meeting, there will be a Board meeting. Please get any agenda items to me.
Yours in Service,
Lexa Shallcross
Emmaus Rotary President 2020-2021
Immediate past President and President Lexa Shallcross enjoy the Cornhole Event