1983 Final TV episode of "M*A*S*H," a 2-hour special directed by series star Alan Alda titled "Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen," airs (CBS); record 125 million watch in the US.
Herb Klotz ran today's meeting, which was held at LCTI.
PROGRAM
Two LCTI Students were honored this month.
Blake Dergham is a 12th-grade Academic Center student in the Heating/Air Conditioning & Refrigeration program at LCTI. Blake is in the Capstone cooperative education program, so he works most weekdays at Deiter Bros. He's a Parkland wrestler and was recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society.
Anne Langan is a 12th-grade Allentown Central Catholic High School student (and Parkland School District resident) in the Advertising Design/Commercial Art program at LCTI. Anne recently won a Scholastic Art award, the second in as many years. She's a new National Technical Honor Society member and qualified for DECA states with a top-three finish in the Chapter Banner contest.
Also present was Jahrelle Rodriguez, who attended to thank us for supporting his Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) trip last spring.
AWRC sponsored half of Jahrelle’s trip to Texas last year for the competition. He said it was a life-changing experience for him. Tom and Kathy Frazier also contributed to his expenses. Jahrelle was very grateful for the support.
He shared with us about the project he did to help stop bleeding with a specially design bandage that delivers protons. Jahrelle said he had been a C student until
he came to LCTI and found his passion.
Lisa Greenawalt gave her classification talk. The meeting ended with a tour of the new construction. (Photos by Helen Papathanasiou)
CLUB BUSINESS
Tickets are still available for our Irish Bingo fundraiser in March. Sponsors and donations can still be brought in for both the Irish Bingo and the Chili Cook Off in May.
CALENDAR ALERTS
March 17: Irish Bingo Fundraiser
May 19: Chili Cook Off Fundraiser
April 20: Rotary Day of Service
NEXT MORNING MEETING IN-PERSON:
On March 13, we meet at Cedar Crest College. Bill Keba will speak about the 4-Way Test Speech Contest. At the time of this writing, we have several students signed up, including one of last year's contestants.
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: MarleneHeller@mac.com
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BIRTHDAYS
Gary Englehardt February 4
Sukaina Jaffer February 7
Chuck Ehninger February 8
Sue Weber February 14
Lori Peters February 15
Sandi Boll February 20
Tom Friday February 21
Mitch Huston February 22
ANNIVERSARIES
Katrina & Rich Sundstrom Feb. 12 yrs
JOIN DATES
Dhruv Seshadri Feb 1 3 yrs
Helen Papathanasiou Feb 2 2 yrs
Ralph Witcher Feb 3 8 yrs
Diana Dunn Feb. 14 6 yrs
Karen Rodgers Feb 16 3 yrs
Jean Machamer Feb 17 8 yrs
Stephanie Fenstermacher Feb 21 6 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.
We note with sorrow the passing of our member and friend,
Dawn Costello.
Details will be provided as they become available.
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Opportunities for Service
Here is an update for service opportunities in the coming weeks:
Community Service:
Habitat for Humanity – Any Tuesday or Thursday morning.
ContactAmir: familiamir@gmail.com
KINGDOM LIFE
The upcoming dates for Kingdom Life Food Pantry Giveaway are
March 9 April 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 familiamir@gmail.com
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.
If you would like to help, email Diana Dunn at dunndianas@gmail.com
PARKLAND C.A.R.E.S. PRODUCE DELIVERY:
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.
Irish Bingo and Chili Cookoff
Prize baskets are needed, as are raffle gifts and event workers.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
AWRC ACTIVITIES
Kingdom Life Food Pantry:
Jean Masiko
masiko@aol.com
Parkland Snack Packing:
Diana Dunn dunndianas@gmail.com
Lowhill Food Pantry and Northwestern Snack Packing Amir Famili familiamir@gmail.com
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 marleneheller@mac.com
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