Welcome to Allentown Rotary: Where Community Thrives

Are you an experienced professional, a recent graduate, a dedicated stay-at-home parent, or even enjoying your retirement? If you're driven to create a positive impact in our community and beyond, exploring Rotary is a decision you won't regret. Allentown Rotarians are united by their commitment to community service, taking action, and fostering meaningful connections.

By becoming a part of our diverse community, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in our city, hone your leadership abilities, and forge lifelong friendships. Discover how you can join Allentown Rotary by clicking here for more information!

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Weekly Program Schedule Change

***Starting on April 5, 2024 we will have an update to our weekly meetings***

11:30 am - 11:50 am Feel Free to arrive get your lunch and socialize with other members and guests

11:50 am - 12:05 pm Sign in and get started to get settled for the meeting to begin

12:06 pm Meeting will start

12:55 pm Speaker will end*
1:00 pm Meeting will end**

Cedar Crest College

Tompkins Center

100 College Dr.

Allentown, PA 18104

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Free attendee parking is available in Lot C.

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For additional information please email us at: info@allentownrotary.org.

Rotary IronPigs Game - Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:45pm

Please join us on May 22nd for a night of fun and fellowship! We have reserved the 3rd base side of PenTeleData Party Porch at Coca-Cola Park to watch the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs take on the Rochester Red Wings at 6:45pm! Please plan to bring your families, friends, and colleagues for this fun night. We will have access to the PNC Club level, 2 ½ hour all-you-can-eat buffet and soft drinks. Cost is $42 per person. Please register (link below) and send the funds due via Venmo: @Allentownrotary with the comment "IronPigs" or Check (Payable to: The Allentown Rotary Club).

Click here to register for the event by April 22, 2024

Please contact Lisa Luciano with any questions regarding the event or making payment.

Everything STEM! - What’s there to know for 2024?

We're thrilled to share some exciting updates about two noteworthy events happening in 2024 – the STEM YEA Academy and the Third Annual STEM YEA Big Ticket Reverse Raffle Night!

**STEM YEA Academy (July 11—July 14, 2024):**
Embark on an enriching journey with the STEM YEA Academy, a 4-Day 3-Night Residential Camp for Middle School Students in Rotary District #7430. Hosted at Kutztown University and equipped with state-of-the-art labs, a planetarium, observatory, and more, this immersive experience aims to foster a love for STEM and develop crucial skills for our youth.

Interested in volunteering? Click Here: https://stemyea.com/volunteer.html

Interested in learn more? Click Here: https://stemyea.com/index.html

**Big Ticket Reverse Raffle Night (April 13, 2024):**
Save the date for a spectacular night at the Indian Valley Country Club in Telford, PA. Join our district for an inspiring evening featuring guest speaker Dr. Laura McBride, a chemist and climate modeling specialist. Your ticket not only ensures a night of fun, networking, and delicious offerings but also supports the STEM YEA program's operational costs, making STEM education accessible for all.

Act now, rally your friends, and be part of something truly significant. Click the link to purchase your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-stem-yea-big-ticket-reverse-raffle-night-tickets-742113801357?aff=erelexpmlt

Let's unite for a cause that shapes the future! We look forward to your participation in these impactful events.

Fundraiser with Allentown West at the IronPigs

Join the Allentown West Rotary Club to work the concession stands at the IronPigs game in a Fun way to raise funds for their humanitarian projects. Rotarians, friends and family are welcomed to volunteer. The IronPigs organization will provide The Allentown West Club with a donation to their Foundation.

They have chosen to volunteer on the night of Thursday, May 9^th when the Pigs play the Syracuse Mets. The game begins at 6:45 PM. We need to be there two hours before the game to prepare the stations. Some individuals will need to stay after the event is completed for cleanup duty. Wearing Rotary tee shirts, the volunteer team will work various concessions at the Iron Pigs game. No jeans allowed.

At this time, please let Gwenn Carr know if you are interested and the Allentown West Club will follow up with the pertinent information you will need.

Rotary District 7430 Conference

Rotary District 7430 Conference

April 26-28, 2024

Wind Creek Hotel and Casino, Bethlehem, PA

Join us for the Whole Weekend! Sign up for the whole weekend for $295.00 before January 31, 2024. Price increases to $310.00 on February 1, 2024. One day Saturday registration is also available. Wind Creek Hotel is offering a special room rate for Rotary members for the weekend. Enjoy four-star accommodations just steps from the Conference. Book today! Special hotel pricing is only available until March 26, 2024. Register now!

Conference Registration Link

Hotel Block Reservation Link

Friday

Arrive in Bethlehem on Friday, check in and join us for a Welcome Reception before being transported to Main Street for a Rotary-themed Scavenger Hunt with food and drink tastings and an after party in the historic Sun Inn Courtyard. Cap off the night in the Hospitality Suites!

Saturday

It’s a full day connecting with Rotarians from around the District! Be inspired with new ideas to bring back to your club. From breakfast to nightcap, enjoy fellowship, the House of Inspiration, great speakers and the Four Way Speech Contest finals.

In the afternoon, you can continue your learning journey by attending the District Training Assembly with informative breakout sessions on everything Rotary. Or you can choose to explore the mini adventures being offered throughout South Bethlehem.

Saturday wraps up after dinner with a trip to SteelStacks for the Governors Dessert Party in the shadows of the Blast Furnaces with coffee, amazing desserts, drinks and dancing!

Sunday

After a great breakfast, spend the morning exploring how to erase the stigma associated with caring about emotional well-being, raising awareness about mental health needs and working to improve access to mental health services. As President Gordon says- “Together, we can support one another, our loved ones, our clubs, and our communities to Create Hope in the World”.

Thank you for being a ShelterBox HERO Allentown Rotary Club!

Greetings Allentown Rotary Club,

Congratulations on achieving ShelterBox HERO club recognition for Rotary Year 2023-2024. Attached is your digital award to use on your club website and please share this recognition on your club and district social media outlets. At the end of the 23-24 Rotary year, all HERO clubs will be listed at www.shelterboxusa.org/hero.

In 2023, we supported more than 325,000 people (approximately 65,000 households). It is our second biggest year, behind the 420,000 supported in 2022, in terms of people reached since ShelterBox began in 2000.

We supported thousands of people in Türkiye and Syria after earthquakes devastated the region. In Morocco, where a powerful earthquake had caused widespread damage in the Atlas Mountains, our teams worked with our partner Association Le Grand Atlas, and Rotary District 9010 to distribute emergency shelter aid to around 20 affected communities.

East Africa has been victim to the worst drought in 40 years, causing millions of people to be displaced. We’ve supported thousands of people in Ethiopia this year providing essential household items, tarpaulins, and ropes for people who have been displaced. We also launched our first project in Somalia since 2011 and have so far been able to provide support for hundreds of people, with additional projects in the pipeline for 2024.

As the conflict in Ukraine approaches its third year, we are delivering our sixth project in the country supporting thousands more people with winter clothing, blankets, and stoves. We are continuing to support people affected by conflict in Syria with winterisation projects too, making sure people have thermal clothing, blankets, and tarpaulins to help make temporary shelters waterproof.

In Cameroon, we’ve supported over 100,000 people who have had to flee their homes due to conflict, the climate crisis, and poverty. Our latest project in the country has supported over 63,000 people with shelter.

Here are two short videos to watch at your next meeting and share on social media:

We are ShelterBox https://youtu.be/Ukpl_yM1AKA? si=8SwmipvyL1_7iEzh

The Power of Partnership https://youtu.be/0L8v4KPKyjI

Active members are happy members, is there a member in your club looking to serve? Please have them consider becoming a ShelterBox Club Champion or Ambassador.

Whatever skills, knowledge or time you have to volunteer, you can play a vital part in this process. All we need is your passion. www.shelterboxusa.org/ volunteer

Looking for a club presentation? I would be happy to arrange one.

About HERO Clubs:

Gifts from clubs, individuals identifying as club members, or anyone recognizing your club all count toward ShelterBox HERO club recognition. Other Rotary entities such as Districts, RYE, Rotaract and Interact can earn HERO recognition. A Bronze HERO recognition level is achieved at $1,000, Silver at $3,000, Gold at $5,000 and Platinum at 10K in total giving within the Rotary year. A club can ‘level up’ throughout the Rotary year. If this award is the result of an individual’s gift, you can thank them by making with a donation to increase their impact.

ShelterBox has provided aid to nearly 3 million people since 2000, we could not have reached them without clubs like yours.

Thank you for being a ShelterBox HERO!

Shine Bright!

Meghan Reed
Emmaus Rotary Club
ShelterBox Co-Ambassador District 7430

The Magic of Rotary