Dear fellow Rotarians,
It was good to see many of our fellow Rotarians at our Zoom meeting last Wednesday. It was fun. We thank Veronica Harris for her presentation on recycling in Montgomery County. Please plan on joining us again this Wednesday at noon.
Please be advised that we will not be meeting in the country club until further notice.Ira will let me know when the country club will re-open .This is for everyone’s safety and good health. I look forward to seeing everyone as soon as possible. I know we miss not being together as a Rotary club.
The board met last Wednesday, the following are some highlights.
1.On Wednesday, June 3 at noon we invite the club for a Zoom meeting to hear a presentation from Joe Ciresi, PA House of Representative District 146 .Dan White will send a link.
2.If anyone is having difficulties paying their dues for Rotary because of unemployment issues, please communicate with Bill our treasurer. We do not want this to be a burden for you.
3. The board approved a contribution of $1000 to support Project Outreach through Concerts for a Cause. The money came from the sales of the duck tickets.
4. The board approved a gift of $350 to help Megan and Christopher Kudela, friends of Chris Laskey who lost their home in a fire, and Christopher is recovering in the hospital.
5. The board voted to lower our board members to nine members. Our club will vote for the final approval.
6. The board voted to cancel our Beer Wine and Food Festival for 2020. This is for everyone’s safety and well-being during this pandemic. We will reschedule for the fall of 2021.
7. The club will meet on Zoom only when we have a speaker.
8. We will have a board meeting on Zoom Wednesday, June 24 at 11 o’clock.
I hope all are well and safe trying to stay in good health and sheltering at home.As we take care of ourselves and our families let us also keep in mind those who are most vulnerable and alone. Please think about reaching out to those are by themselves ,or need help ,and need a friend. Consider a phone a call or e-mail or a note offering your support and encouragement, and anything else that they might need.
I continue to volunteer at Project Out- Reach. We will continue to remain open during this time. We are seeing an increase number of people due to loss of job and income. Our Rotary club can help. I am asking that each Rotarian bring in some canned goods when we begin meeting. This will help our neighbors in need . Also when you shop at Giant ,when it comes time to pay your bill you will be asked if you want to make a donation to the local food bank. Your donation will go to support Project Out-Reach. Please consider making a donation.
Your support is greatly appreciated and needed. We will continue to practice Service Above Self ! Thank you.
Now maybe more than ever it is good to apply our Rotary four-way test in all circumstances, and with all people. Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Let us remain prayerful and hopeful for the world and all people, for their health, safety, well-being, and future.
Let us continue to remain thankful for our loved ones and for what we have received. We are most grateful for those who are on the front line, helping to save lives and keep us healthy, all medical personnel.
Stay safe, stay healthy. Be hopeful, by helpful.
Words to live by:
My experience is that people who have been through painful, difficult times are filled with compassion. Amy Grant
