Today was the first Wednesday of the month, so there was no meeting. Instead there will be the Dining Out in Emmaus tomorrow evening.
These notes are to keep us up to date.
FUNDRAISER MEETING THIS EVENING:
Zoom meeting at 7:00 P.M. this evening.
Pres. Gail wants us to follow up with what she heard at our Jan. 25 meeting and add a few things too. All are welcome to attend and contribute ideas, thoughts, etc.
RLI (ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE) -- FEB 28th:
THIS IS HOW YOU LEARN ABOUT ROTARY.
You still can register to attend our Virtual Rotary Leadership Institute from the comfort of your home (or office) on Tuesday, February 28th and Wednesday, March 1 between 6 pm and 9 pm both nights.
This is our first-time-ever Rotary Leadership Institute session that we have offered on weeknights, but you must attend both sessions to get credit for the course.
We have already recruited a fabulous group of experienced facilitators who are working hard to make your experience both enriching and informative. We will offer Parts I, II, III and this year's Graduate course on Advanced Strategic Planning. Remember, whether virtually or in real-life, attending a Rotary Leadership Institute session allows you to share your experiences and learn from others who are experiencing similar challenges in their Rotary clubs and finding ways to serve their communities.
The cost for this session is only $25.
Register NOW for RLI NEA Seminar - Dist 7930-Wakefield, MA-Virtual (2 evenings)
You must register by going to www.rlinea.org.
If you would prefer to attend a Rotary Leadership Institute in-person during March that may be close to your home or Rotary Club, then check out our options at www.rlienea.org and watch your e-mail for updates.
HAPPY DOLLARS:
Bill Palmer is happy that he got his K-Cup coffee machine to work again.
Ernie Boll always is happy.
Chuck Ehninger is happy that he and Judy now are in Florida for a few weeks.
CELEBRATIONS:
The list of February member celebration events is shown below.
NEW ZOOM POLICY:
Last week Gwenn and Gail explained that we are asking all members using Zoom when there is an In-Person meeting, and when that member still is in the United States, to voluntarily pay $10 each time. We need to cover the $400 minimums at Cedar Crest College each meeting.
Gail reminded us that not too many years ago we charged members a $5 minimum to attend a meeting and to have a cup of coffee.
FOUR WASY TEST SPEECH CONTEST UPDATE:
The 4-Way Test Speech Contest for High School students returns to the club on March 8 after a Covid-related absence. This contest supports the club’s goal of “building a better future by developing our youth through education and leadership opportunities.” It will increase the students’ critical thinking, public speaking and research skills as they build character.
Students from the Parkland and Northwestern Lehigh School Districts, including LCTI, have been invited to give a persuasive speech applying the principles of the 4-Way Test to an ethical concern with which they have personal experience. Presently, there are three contestants. The winner of the Club Contest will progress to the Regional Contest 10:00, April 1 at Willow Lane Elementary School in Macungie. The winner of that contest will progress to the District Contest on May 6, (time to be determined) at the Tropicana Resort in Atlantic City, NJ.
To support our goal and this contest, members are urged not only to attend the live meeting but also to volunteer for the roles required to hold a successful contest. The contest requires: 3 Judges, who will fill out the standard judging forms using set criteria; 1 Timer, who will track and record each speaker’s time; and 1 Teller, who will tally and report those results to the Contest Chair. Additionally, contestant certificates need to be created and, perhaps, a press release made.
Finally, something to think about for next year’s contest is the possibility of a corporate sponsor of this contest directed toward ethical decision-making. This may be a good awareness raising opportunity for the club and the business.
Please contact the Contest Chair, Bill Keba, for information regarding contest and the role you will fill. [email protected].
DINING OUT -- FEBRUARY IS TOMORROW:
On Thursday Feb. 2nd at 6:00 P/M/ we are meeting at Capo & Co. at 1375 Chestnut Street in Emmaus, located across the street from the East Penn Diner. Contact Marlene Heller.
You can see the menu here: https://caponco.net/food.
DINING OUT -- MARCH:
Ralph Witcher is making a plan to go to Sumo Sushi and Japanese Fusion, 3174 Tilghman St · In Village West.
Quentin Sowers will give his classification talk then.
SNACKPACKING:
There will be snack packing at Parkland H.S. on February 8th.
KINGDOM LIFE FOOD DISTRIBUTION:
The dates for the next two KLFC Food Bank Giveaways are:
February 18 and March 11
Each time we start at 7:00 A.M. and usually are finished by 9:30 A.M..
PARKLAND C.A.R.E.S. PRODUCE DELIVERY:
The Pantry will hold its food distributions on the first Saturday of each month for the entirety of 2023. The next one is on February 4th.
Three volunteers are needed each time.
Food collections for Parkland C.A.R.E.S. will be held the third Wednesday of each month at the Pantry on Kernsville Road.
MEALS ON WHEELS:
The schedule for the next 2 months is set. Helen always needs substitutes.
LEHIGH VALLEY SOCIAL EVENT:
Pres. Gail reports “The Allentown Rotary Club hosted a fun mixer on Thursday at BruDaddy's. Several members from other area clubs also participated and had the opportunity to mingle and meet some potential new members as well as our wonderful District Governor, Len Gieseler and DGE, Diane Donaher.
Hosting fun events like this is great for connecting, membership and growth. We plan to have many more multi-club events in the future - make sure to be at the next one!”
INTERACT BREAKFASTS ARE BACK:
Pres. Gail announced last week that we will hold these meetings on March 29 at NWL Middle School, and May 31st at the Parkland H.S. Library. These days are the 5th Wednesday of the month.
STEM YEA FUNDRAISER:
Please remember that The 2nd Annual Big Ticket Reverse Raffle (BTRR) will be held on April 15, 2023 at Brookside Country Club, in Pottstown from 5:30-10:00 P.M.
NEW MONGOLIAN SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT:
Nick Millward has submitted an AWRC Request for funding form for a project he calls "21 Provinces/21 Students". The request is for $1,400 to sponsor one Mongolian student to attend the University in Mongolia each year for 4 years. We will vote at our Feb 8th meeting whether to support this.
MEETING SCHEDULE:
The first Wednesday of each month will be a Dining out meeting, or equal. It may not be on a Wednesday.
FUTURE TOURS, ETC.:
All members are asked to make suggestions to Gail Micca about other tours, Dining Out events, etc. for future meetings.
NEXT MORNING MEETING:
February 8 IN-PERSON at Cedar Crest College starting at 7:30 A.M. Come early and mingle. There will be a Zoom option.
The program will be PDG Bob Hobaugh, About Das Awkscht Fescht.
PDG Bill Palmer, Editor
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