Today was a face-to-face meeting and it was great. AW Rotarians had a breakfast together, and the food was good. We also had a Zoom meeting. There were 20 people at Brookside CC in Macungie shaking hands and hugging -- and it was good. We had 9 people on line that participated in the meeting remotely.
Marlene Heller was our Greeter and she did an excellent job. And President Gail Micca was everywhere else looking after us. Mitch Huston handled registration and 50:50 tickets, and Happy Dollars. PP Ralph Witcher made sure that the P.A. system and the Zoom signals worked for us.
GUESTS:
Ethel Drayton-Craig, on-line; and Helen Papathanasdu, guest of the club.
OPENING:
Sue Weber gave a very nice invocation . Then we recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the U.S.
AWRC HISTORY STORY:
Past President Ernie Boll told the history of the four AW Rotarians who served as District Governors.
Pres. Gail led us in the recitation of the Four Way Test to which we added “Is it fun?”
CELEBRATIONS:
Pres. Gail displayed the list of July member events.
PICNIC:
The Sunday 7-25 Picnic actually was held on Saturday 7-24 to avoid the forecasted rain the next day. The 30 attendees included our D7430 Governor Bob Hobaugh and wife, Florita, and PDG Cindy and Chris Hornaman.
Sue Weber welcomed us and Chuck Ehninger gave a very nice prayer.
The Webers did a great job hosting as usual. We had snacks and beverages followed by a great choice of foods for our suppers. The weather was great, as were the many conversations.
ROTARY MEANS BUSINESS:
The committee had a planning meeting yesterday and are working on a multi-club networking plan.
TABLE TOP FUNDRAISER:
Today Kathy Ott provided 3 delicious apple sauce cakes and 3 banana cakes for sale, $10 each. All
MEALS ON WHEELS PROJECT”
Kathy Ott says we now have 6 volunteers signed up. BUT more are needed. We should be starting in September.
MONGOLIAN YOUTH PROGRAM:
We are collecting baseball equipment – used -- to send to Mongolia to start a youth baseball program. Katrina Sundstrom’s daughter is collecting as well. Today we received our first donation, an old baseball glove.
GAIL’S BIKING CHALLENGE:
As a fundraiser Gail is still seeking sponsors for her 60 miles a week biking as part of our 60 year celebration next May.
YOUR SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
Please take a look at this section on the left side of this bulletin.
Pres. Gail said that our guest, Helen, has spent many hours working in our garden.
HAPPY DOLLARS & GAMBLING:
Sgt-at-Arms, Mitch Huston had a ticket drawn for the door prize donated by Marlene Heller. The winner was our guest, Helen.
The $25 50:50 p
rize was won by Ernie Boll who donated it back to the club.
Tori Morgan indeed got some fresh apricots from Amir Famili’s tree.
Sue Weber is happy about our successful picnic last Saturday. She extends her heartfelt thanks to all who made it possible.
Ernie Boll is happy as usual.
Herb Klotz is doubly happy. They had a great vacation in Charleston. Also the membership committee is holding a zoom meeting. They could use some additional members.
Marlene Heller is happy that her surgery is behind her. And she said that it really did rain over her house on Sunday afternoon.
Laurie Grube said the picnic was great.
Murtaza Jaffer said they had a good RMB meeting and that Gail is doing good things.
Len Salines sent an e-mail: “Our club will be part of an event at Covered Bridge Park run by South Whitehall Police Department On Tuesday August 3, 20201. It is part of National Night Out and there are multiple events scheduled. There is a Cornhole Tournament, a Billy Joel cover band concert, police displays and demos, children's activities, food trucks, etc. Parkland C.A.R.E.S. is collecting food donations as well. It is a great opportunity for our club to have community outreach, support local police and have some fun. It would be nice for us to have a presence at the event and I'd like you to think about attending the event for your club. Please consider attending next Tuesday, 8/3/2021 at 5:00 PM -8:00 PM at Covered Bridge Park and use GPS info for 4050 River Road Allentown PA 18104 or 556 Rupp Road Allentown PA 18104 for location. Please contact me if you would like any additional info or have questions and I hope to see you there.”
Chuck Ehninger thanks the Webers for hosting the picnic.
Bill Weber is happy that they went to the Hellers to celebrate Gary’s birthday…. And ate cake.
Mitch Huston explained that only six drum and bugle corps are participating on Saturday August 7 at 8 P.M. And you need to register on-line to attend – not at the stadium.
STATUS OF MORNING MEETINGS:
There will be hybrid meetings twice a month, plus all-zoom meetings for two more Wednesdays each month.
NEXT MORNING MEETING:
Wednesday August 4, 2021 and it is a Zoom meeting starting at 7:30 a.m. Our program will be Melissa Hakim, MD Healthcare Advocate to explain “What is A Health Advocate and Why You Need One?”
STATUS OF THURSDAY EVENING MEETING:
Thursday evening meetings may be scheduled starting in July as one of the four monthly meetings.
PROGRAM:
Pres. Gail Micca is pleased that Jill got one of Kathy Ott’s cakes, and then asked Ralph Witcher to introduce Jill D. Kearney, CEO Specialty Moves by Design to discuss Downsizing & Decluttering. Ralph noted that Jill is on the board of Phoebe Homes and lives in the L.V.
Jill said she has been doing this work for 12 years over which time they handled 1,500 clients.
Their website says -- “We manage your move so you can get back to what's important.” Formerly Senior Moves by Design wxlains that “We are experts in full-service home transitions, including:
Senior Moves, Empty Nest Downsizing, Divorce Division of Assets and Relocations
Moves & Estate Sales Due to Loss of a Loved One
Corporate Relocations and Job Transfers
Luxury Moves and Moving with Disabilities
“Not only do our services extend to a wide range of offerings and specialties, but we are also here for the client who needs extra support through a difficult home transition process or emotional life event. Our professional and caring team will take over the project so you can get back to living.”
Staying or moving, our services go far beyond packing boxes:
Our Signature One Day Move-In
Furniture and Space Planning Services
Downsizing and Decluttering
Full Home Pack and Unpack
Estate Auctions and Fair Distribution (Estate or Divorce)
Prepping Homes to Sell
Organizing and Deep Cleaning
Aging-in-Place”
Jill said today she will cover two issues, What can I keep?, and What do I do with the left-overs? She said it really is never too soon to evaluate your belongings so that you are ready for downsizing should it come.
If there is a spouse with you, she suggests two colors of Post-Its. You and your spouse place a Post-It on every item that you truly love and want to have with you when you relocate. Also you should consider making a list of items that family members will want because of the move, or after you pass away.
Jill told many very funny entertaining stories about her own experiences and also about others. Her presentation was meaningful and fun.
CLOSING:
Pres Gail led us in the saying “One profits most who serves best.” And she rang a real bell.
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