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March 2023

 
Berks County, PA 
Field of Honor®
July 2-8, 2023
 United States flags will fly at the Wyomissing Stone House Pond 
 
  The Club's Signature Community Service Project and Fundraiser will be launched next       week. We are looking for Sponsors in addition to individuals that want to purchase dedicated   flags.   Each U.S. flag represents an individual and tells a story. Flags may be sponsored to   honor individuals currently serving in our Active-Duty Military, Fallen Servicemen & Women, First Responders, Heroes in Our Lives, Veterans & Hometown Heroes. More details to follow. 
Speakers
Thank You
 
Jennifer Moorehead, for sharing how The S.P.A.R.K.S. Foundation promotes quality, inquiry-based science for ALL children, regardless of socio-economic status. 
 
 
 
 
Maddy Beck, from Angel Flight East for sharing information about your organization and what it does for the community.
 
 
 
New Member Induction
Welcome Rotarian Alexander Civil who was inducted as our newest member on Feb. 1st.  His sponsor is Terri Hill.
 
Youth Services
 
Students of the Month
February 2023
Congratulations to:  Sarah Joiner from Wyomissing Area School District. Congratulations to Dani (Danielle) Radosh from Wilson School District They are amazing role models, active in their school and community, along with being excellent students.
 
Mark Your Calendar
4-Way Speech Competition
March 15th (Noon Meeting)
Club Coordinator Deb Brubaker
 
Students from Wilson School District and Wyomissing Area School District select a topic and apply the principles of Rotary's Four-Way Test. The club winner proceeds to a regional contest on April 1 and those winners compete in the District's final on May 6.  Cash prizes are awarded at all levels.
 
EGGstraviganza 
Easter Candy Needed
Wilson HS Interact Club is preparing for their EGGstraviganza for special needs youth. Please bring candy that can be put in their plastic eggs to any Club meeting in March.
 
 
PEOPLE OF ACTION
Thank You Volunteers
 
 
Blankets of Hope: 7th Annual Chef Tim’s “Take the Chill Off” Feb. 11.   Thank You Volunteers!  Every person deserves to feel Secure, to be Warm and to have HOPE!
 
 BE ENGAGED: Upcoming Opportunities
Go to website for more information! 
Contact Rotarian Jill with any Service Project ideas.
 
Field of Honor®:
The Club's July 4th Signature Service Project and Fundraiser. We are looking for Sponsors in addition to individuals that want to purchase dedicated flags. If you have a sponsorship contact(s) email Norm
 
Hannah’s Hope: March 6, 13, 20
Contact Linda we need to prepare and serve dinner (12 adults, 5 children) while their kitchen is being renovated or cash to offset meal cost.
 
Hope Rescue Mission
Dinner Prep. & Serving: March 29
Contact Jill we need volunteers to help prepare and serve along with cash donations to offset meal cost to provide a homemade meal to residents.
 
Day of Service + Adopt A Highway: April 29
Contact Kevin to volunteer to clean up our section of highway in the morning and/or plant trees at Berks Nature in the afternoon.
 
Roadmaster Needed
to lead WRWR Adopt-A-Highway Road Cleanup twice a year.
Great benefits & awesome volunteers. Contact Kevin Weber
 
 
 
Big Brother Big Sisters: April 30
WRWR People of Action Bowling Team
Contact Doug or Click Here https://www.classy.org/team/487588 to join fellow Rotarians to bowl a game on Sunday April 30th or donate to support Big Brother Big Sister Berks, together, we are defenders of potential!
 
Family Promise & The Bridge House: TBD
Contact Edvard to let him know if you can volunteer to help clean, move furniture & set up the house.  
 
REMINDERS
 
Logo Apparel: Bring in your apparel for WRWR Logo embroidery $10 per logo. Email Marc Deadline March 15th.
 
Camp Neidig: Any club members have CURRENT JUNIORS in high school?  We are getting ready to open the applications for and want to ensure our members have first dibs.  June 16-19.   Email Jeremiah if you want a space held for your child/grandchild. We will be offering this out to Wilson and Wyomissing School Districts shortly.
 
Rotary Gift Baskets: Donations (cash or items) for gift baskets to be provided for Rotary Foundation Gala, STEM YEA Big Ticket, and Wine Woman & Shoes events are being collected. Contact Carolyne.   
 
 
 
 
 
Speakers & Meetings
Mar 15, 2023 12:00 PM
4 Way Speech Contest
Mar 23, 2023 7:15 AM
Coffee/Tea & Conversations
Apr 05, 2023 12:00 PM
The Reading Musical Foundation
Apr 13, 2023 7:15 AM
Coffee/Tea & Conversations
Apr 19, 2023 12:00 PM
Berks Nature Conservancy
Apr 27, 2023 7:15 AM
Coffee/Tea & Conversations
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Service Projects & Events
Lunch Mar 15, 2023
Mar 15, 2023
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
 
Rotary Leadership Institute
Mar 25, 2023
7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Hope Rescue Mission Dinner
Hope Rescue Mission
Mar 30, 2023
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Regional 4 Way Test Speech Contest
Apr 01, 2023
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Board Meeting
Zoom
Apr 11, 2023 12:00 PM
 
STEM YEA Big Ticket Reverse Raffle Event
Apr 15, 2023
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Potato Project Seed Cutting
Becker's St Peter's Church
Apr 22, 2023
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
 
Rotary Day of Service
Apr 29, 2023
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
 
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