We are recruiting volunteers for May 18 to do our Rotary Environmental Project. We will plant trees at Earl Adams Park with the Allentown Rotary Club.
The Chili Cookoff is May 19; tickets are $25 per person, and each couple or family attending is asked to provide a potluck dish. We will coordinate with you to ensure that we have a variety of dishes. Please bring gift cards and bottles of cheer to our next in-person meeting. The website to purchase tickets is www.rotarychilicookoff.org
PROGRAM
Today's meeting took place at Parkland High School, where we honored our Interact students.
Interact officers:
Timothy A. Dorsey is a proud Trojan, who enjoyed his pre-high school studies at Cetronia Elementary and Springhouse Middle Schools. Timothy throws shotput for the Indoor Track Team, discus for the Parkland Track & Field team, and played basketball for the Intramural Division of the South Parkland Youth Association (winning the SPYA 12th grade Championship this year). Timothy is an active member of Interact, as well as the National Honor Society. In his free time, Timothy likes weightlifting, trail running, watching movies and television shows, and playing video games. After graduating this June, Timothy plans to study Business Administration at Seton Hall University, Fairfield University, or Lehigh University.
Nikhil Sehgal was born in New Jersey. He moved to Lehigh Valley when he was two years old.
At three he started preschool at St. Joseph The Worker Church and then went to Grace Montessori for his pre K and Kindergarten. He then came to Parkland and went to Kernsville Elementary and Orefield Middle School.
He was four years old when he started learning Karate and went on to earn 2nd degree black belt. He also plays trombone and has been in the High school Marching Band and Jazz Band. He also enjoys the aero tech club at PHS where he gets to design airplanes.
After graduating from High School he plans to study Engineering and is looking forward to start college. Although, he is still undecided on the undergrad college that he will attend.
NEXT MORNING MEETING IN-PERSON
May 8 at Cedar Crest College. The topics will be the “Field of Honor” project. Our speaker will be Earnie Bliss; “Joshway”; our speaker is David Robertson.
TRIBUTE CARDS
First and last pages of tribute cards, to be used to send a donation in someone's honor, memory, to celebrate, or just because. The photo is of the Weber's farm, site of many fun AWRC picnics. On the back is an explanation of what Rotary is all about.
Inside the card, the text explains that a donation has been made to AWRC and there is room for you to write the reason for the card, and who it is from. A pack of 5 cards is $25. You can purchase the cards at in-person meetings or order on the website (an extra cost will be added for postage). All proceeds will go to the AWRC Foundation. Questions? Contact: [email protected]
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BIRTHDAYS
Gilbert Keller April 9
Marianne Barbaz April 16
Michelle Steiner April 18
Melanie Sanchez-Jones April 21
ANNIVERSARIES
Thomas & Pearlene Friday April 16 41 yr
JOIN DATES
AJ Henry April 15 32 yrs
John Scott April 06 8 yrs
Earnie Bliss April 12 1 yrs
Rotary Club of
ALLENTOWN WEST
Presidential Com. Gwenn Carr
Area 1 Asst. Gov. Rick Zayaitz
District 7430 Governor
Diane Donaher
MEETING OPTIONS:
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
are in-person
at Cedar Crest College
Meeting begins promptly at 7:30 a.m.
OTHERS
First Wednesdays are for Special Events, such as Dining Out, Business Tours, etc.
The third week is for Committee meetings.
Follow us on Facebook and watch your email for updates.
Zoom is available during most in-person meetings. Watch your email for the link.
The upcoming dates for Kingdom Life Food Pantry Giveaway are
May 11 May 25
It is always the second Saturday of each month. Each time we start at 7:30 AM and usually are finished by 9:30 AM.
LOWHILL FOOD PANTRY:
We need someone to help Amir with the produce purchase and delivery to Lowell this month. Amir will give complete instructions on how and where to carry out this one-time task. Contact him at [email protected]
MEALS ON WHEELS– takes place on the second and third Tuesday of each month. We can still use a few more substitute volunteers, low level of commitment, fun to do with family or friends. Contact Helen Papathanasiou.
SNACK PACKING:
The NWL snack packing takes place each month on the 3rd Wednesday from 2-2:35.
The Pantry holds its food distributions on the first Saturday of each month. Three volunteers are needed each time. Food collections for Parkland C.A.R.E.S. are held the third Wednesday of each month at the Pantry on Kernsville Road.
Club Service:
Help plan a Dining Out or Event for a First Wednesday. It's easy! Pick the place; find out if they can accommodate about 20 people. Confirm a date. We'll invite the club; you keep track of attendees.
Chili Cookoff
Prize baskets are needed, as are raffle gifts and event workers. Sponsors would also be welcome.
Make it your business to share your Rotary story! When you meet someone who isn't aware of all Rotary has to offer personally, professionally, and to the world, it's an opportunity. Let them know you are one of the 1.4 million people in the world who make the world better by serving the community.
Offer them the chance to join us for an activity or a meeting to learn more. If you don't ask, they won't know! Be a Rotary Ambassador!
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FAMILY OF ROTARY
As you become aware of any member of our Rotary family who would benefit from our support with cards, flowers, or visits, please notify Marlene Heller at [email protected]
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