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Rotarian of the Month The Rotarian of the Month is Earnie Bliss for suggesting the Field of Honor project.
Club Member Dues are DUE!
Club dues are what allow us to be a functioning club. If you pay your dues on our website (www.AllentownWestRotary.org), your dues for the full year are $259, or $188 for Impact Club members.
If you pay by check, and mail it to either Michelle Steiner or Gary Englehardt, the dues are $250 or $180 for the Impact Club.
You can also pay your dues in person at our Club Changeover, which will take place at our next in-person meeting, June 26.
At the Changeover, Gwenn Carr will pass the gave to Chris Blechschmidt as he becomes our next president. Please be sure to attend this meeting at Cedar Crest College, and support our leadership.
PROGRAM
Today's meeting took place via Zoom, due to Cedar Crest College being closed.
Diana Dunn brought us up to date on the Impact Club and its projects and activities. Diana also explained that, although Allentown West is the "home club" of this Impact Club, members of other Rotary Clubs are welcome to join in their projects as well. Anyone with questions or interest is urged to contact Diana at [email protected].
Calendar Notes
NEXT MORNING MEETING WILL BE IN PERSON AT CEDAR CREST COLLEGE.
Program: Club Changeover
Mongolia 21|21 Evening is June 15th at the home of Gwenn and Gary.
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
Jamee Pemberton June 7
Lisa Walton June 10
Chris Blechschmidt June 13
Jean Machamer June 26
Barb Kistler June 30
ANNIVERSARIES
Laurie & Terry Grube June 3 6 yrs
Geoff & Karen Legg June 17 58 yrs
Pat & Ralph Witcher June 18 36 yrs
Karen & Billy Rodgers June 19 31 yrs
JOIN DATES
Barb Kistler June 1 20 yrs
Jerry Frank June 15 29 yrs
Jennifer Stinson June 22 7 yrs
Bob Gordon June 27 17 yrs
Ron Coleman June 29 8 yrs
Wendy Weaver June 30 9 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
June 22 July 13
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.
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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