Emmaus Rotary Trumpet February 21, 2019 (Feb 15, 2019)

We meet at 7:30 AM on Thursday mornings

at Brookside Country Club, 901 Willow Lane, Macungie, PA 18062

District 7430 Club 5427

2018-2019 President

Rick Zayaitz

District 7430 Governor

Cindy Hornaman

Assistant Governor Area 1

Gary Rohrbach

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Recognition and President's Dinner

Jun 27, 2019
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Motorcycle Poker Run Veterans' Benefit

Jun 29, 2019
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Race to Zero-Purple Pinkie-Rotary District 7430

Oct 12, 2019

Jun 13, 2019

Russ Pacala, Spillman Farmer Architects

"Millersville University - Lombardo Welcome Center: a Net- Positive Energy Building"

Jun 20, 2019

OPEN

Jun 27, 2019

Emmaus Rotary

"Passing the Gavel"

Jul 04, 2019

INDEPENDENCE DAY

No Meeting

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President

Rick Zayaitz

President Elect

Steve Gould

First Vice President

Lexa Shallcross

Second Vice President

Mike Waddell

Secretary

Jim Palmquist

Treasurer

Chris Wills

Sergeant at Arms

Don Blose

Sergeant-at-Arms Emeritus

Dale Dries

Director

Ceil Birdsell

Director

Valerie Deneen

Director

Gary Guthrie

Director

Sal Verrastro

Membership Chair

J. P. Raynock

International/Foundation Chair

Bill Erdman

Assistant Governor Area 1

Gary Rohrbach

Mike Waddell
(If you have any comments or questions, please contact the editor)

WEATHER ALERT!

Posted by Mike Waddell

CHECK YOUR EMAIL WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR A GO OR NO-GO RE THURSDAY'S MEETING BECAUSE OF THE IMPENDING INCLEMENT WEATHER. A DECISION WILL BE MADE BY 9:30 PM AT THE LATEST.

Rotary's call to help

Posted by Richard Zayaitz

I believe that many of us do not remember what Rotary stands for and what causes we are looking to aid for the benefit of all mankind. See above the six areas of cause we pursue to make the world a better place for all. When we join Rotary we usually join because some person, friend, or significant other thought we would be a benefit to an organization that puts these six causes at the fore-front of their community service here and abroad. That someone in my life was Eric Loch who knew I was looking for something for me that could give back to the community that supported my small business at the time.

Geocaching 101

Posted by Lexa Shallcross

Emmaus Rotary heard about the fun of geocaching from Mike Waddell, Trumpet editor and vice-president on February 14, 2019. With laser pointer in hand, Waddell used a power point presentation to give the history and protocols of geo (Earth) caching (hiding). The activity which now has 3 million enthusiasts and over 3 million caches world-wide began shortly after President Clinton released the military's global position system for public use in May 2000. After downloading a free app, seekers use GPS to get close to the hidden spot. Then it's all about persistent looking. Some caches contain SWAG or "Track-ables" for an extra incentive.

Conference Registration - the link is here!

Posted by Rick Zayaitz

Emmaus Rotarians,

NOW!

Our club has the honor of hosting the Rotary District 7430 conference this year because Cindy Hornaman, one of our past presidents, is the current District Governor. We are encouraging all of the Emmaus Rotarians to support her by attending our district conference.

Newsletter Survey Completed....Thanks!

Posted by Mike Waddell

Many thanks to the 47 ERC members who completed the newsletter survey and gave me their thoughts about what is working well and some possible changes. I'll share the overall results of the survey in another article, but, for now I am making two changes. First, the Upcoming Events in the left column will be moved up for easier access. As part of this move the Calendar of Events/Here's What's Happening at the bottom of the newsletter will be phased out as the events happen...no new items will be placed in that spot. Also, using the Events widget allows the event chairs to access some functionality to send emails, etc. that should be helpful to them. Second,

Collection for Turning Point in January and February

Posted by Nicole Steirer

Fellow Rotarians,

Community Service decided at a previous meeting to do a collection drive in the month of January and February in support of Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley, where victims of abuse and their children find refuge. We are going to be collecting new twin blankets and comforters to support their great cause. We will collect through the end of February and deliver in the beginning of March. If you have any further questions, please speak to Nicole Steirer. Thank you again for your continued support. It is truly inspiring when we support great organizations with our donations.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Here's What's Happening ...

MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES

Check the list below to see if you are scheduled to serve as Greeter & Raffle, Sign-in Table, Invocation or EREY.

If you will not be at the meeting when you have an assignment, please arrange for another member to swap with you or cover for you.

NOTE-Changes may be made from previous editions of the TRUMPET.

Thank you for taking your turn and helping Emmaus Rotary run a smooth, fun and friendly meeting.

June 13, 2019

Greeter - King

Sign-in Table - Kraus and LaPierre

Invocation - Loch

EREY - Lahanas

June 20, 2019

Greeter - McElhaney

Sign-in Table - Lorah and Ngugi

Invocation - Moyer

EREY - Newhart

June 27, 2019

Greeter - Price

Sign-in Table - Parks and Peaslee

Invocation - Pugliese

EREY - Prokop

Service above Self.