On August 27th we celebrated Rotary with a visit from District Governor, Doug Cook who talked about service, membership, foundation, fun and the progress on the Districts Million Dollar Journey. Upcoming service projects that include the Potato Harvest project on September 20th, Adopt-A-Highway cleanup in October and the 2015 Polar Plunge in December. Our Rotary theme this year is “Be a Gift to the world”. Each of us can help membership by sharing the good news, challenging ourselves and wearing our Rotary pin each day. It will start conversations. Tell our story, why you joined Rotary and why you’re a Rotarian. Bring guests to projects and fundraisers first and meetings second. Ask someone to join Rotary and when you are asked about Rotary, tell your story. The month of September is “Youth Service Month” and we welcome new and returning members of Interact and celebrate club success of this youth related program. Can you imagine what would happen if each of us were to invite a guest to be part of a Rotary event or meeting this year?
November 7, 2015 - Rotary Leadership Institute, King of Prussia
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is being held in King of Prussia on Saturday, November 7th. You may either register at rlinea.org, or you can contact me directly by email at insurancepotter@msn.com or call me at 215-601-7433. Either way, if you want to come to RLI (and who doesn't!) we need to hear from you soon. Remember that the district is giving a $50 discount on the second registration.
Christopher A. Potter
November 11, 2015 - Rotary Day at the United Nations - in BERKS!
Saturday is Rotary International Day at the UN!! (http://riunday.org/) It’s too late to get tickets BUT . . . you can still experience the UN right here!!!!
The World Affairs Council of Greater Reading will host a UN Secretariat speaker on Wednesday the 11th at its November luncheon program. Dr. Donald Lee will provide an update on the UN’s Millenium Development Goals.
Come to the Inn at Reading at lunch Wednesday (The speaker comes through the UN-Rotary partnership!). Meeting make-ups will be arranged! To register, Email contactus@wacreading.org or call 610-375-7880. Be informed and Stay engaged!
Mike McCarthy, PDG
Rotary Zone 32 Assistant Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator
- Districts 7390, 7410, 7430 and 7450
November 26, 2015 - No meeting - Thanksgiving Day
December 5, 2015 - Polar Plunge - Take the plunge at Blue Marsh!
Have you registered for the District Conference yet? NO! That means you missed the half price promotion. Oh No. The good news you still have time before the next price increase. But you need to hurry.
2. Click on the link to "Register" and use your credit or debit card. It's only $50 per person plus a small processing fee.
3. Click on the link to the Inn at Pocono Manor and reserve your hotel. It's a $100 deposit.
We started working on the agenda:
More Cow
Less Bull
Hawaiian Shirt or Black Tie optional Governors Banquet.
Hospitality for all.
Come experience a historic Pocono weekend at a historic Inn with all your Rotary friends. APRIL 8 TO 10, 2016
This years event will sell out so you need to act fast.
Anyone registered for the Conference and registered at the hotel by 11/1/15 is entered for several prizes including a free weekend at another times at the Inn at Pocono Manor.
Fellow Rotarians, Just $2/week can make a difference locally and globally. Think about donating a few dollars each week at the Rotary meeting (see Marie) or register on line to have a specific amount donated each month towards Rotary Foundation. Together we will reach our Club’s goal!
