Today was the fifth Wednesday of the month. There was no in-person, nor zoom meeting this morning.
This evening is a social event that starts with a tour of the Green Thumb Garden. Then folks will go to dinner at the Carrabba’s restaurant.
To get to the garden please refer to the map that Pres. Gail e-mailed to us.
CELEBRATIONS:
The list of July member celebration events is shown below.
DISTRICT CHANGEOVER:
The Rotary District 7430 Changeover Dinner was held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Brookside Country Club in Pottstown. Our new DG for 2022-23 is Len Gieseler of the Pottstown RC.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
AWRC ANNUAL DUES ARE DUE NOW:
John Scott, Treasurer-elect, said we can pay using credit cards via ClubRunner (new this year), and he also can take your credit card over the phone. We all have received an invoice already.
We need your payments before June 30th.
FRESH FLOWERS FOR SALE:
Lisa Walton is selling her gorgeous home-grown flowers at $10 for small, and $25 for a large bouquet. This is a fundraiser for club operating monies, and it should continue through October.
PLEASE order them in advance from Lisa. She will make them up on Monday for our in-person Wednesday morning meetings.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY:
Amir Famili said that they now are constructing 8 town houses. More volunteers are needed for Tuesdays, Thursdays, and sometimes Saturdays. Please contact Amir.
KINGDOM LIFE FOOD BANK:
The next distribution will be on July 16th. Volunteers are needed. Ron Coleman does a great job, but needs help.
PARKLAND C.A.R.E.S.:
Their food pantry work day has changed from Saturdays to Tuesday evenings.
The next event is on July 12th mid-afternoon.
MEALS ON WHEELS:
Helen Papathanasiou still needs more volunteers. They would be substitutes with sporadic assignments.
GREEN THUMB GARDEN:
Gail Micca said that help always is needed.
NEXT MORNING MEETING:
Wednesday July 6th IN-PERSON at Madeline’s in Fogelsville starting at 7:30 A.M. Come early and circulate.
Our program will be our annual Changeover celebration.
DG Len Gieseler is planning to join us.
DINING OUT:
Please contact Pres. Gail if you are willing to plan a dining out for us.
AWRC ANNUAL PICNIC:
Once again this will be hosted by Sue and Bill Weber on their farm in Vera Cruz. The date is Sunday July 31st.
MEMBERSHIP EVENT:
Pres. Gail and Membership Chair Tori Morgan are looking for a new location for a membership promotion event possibly in the Saucon area where other RCs can join us. Corn hole competition may be featured.
CASINO NIGHT:
This will be held on September 23rd at the Wheels Museum and is our critical fundraiser. It will run from 5 P.M. to 9 P.M.
The next committee meeting will be on the second Sunday in July.
HAPPY DOLLARS:
Bill Palmer, along with other members, is happy to sleep in this morning.
PROGRAM:
This week’s program is personal. Your bulletin Editor is expanding his ClubRunner software knowledge as he learns how to create a bulletin using the new “beta” format.
Marlene Heller has been helping me with this upgrade. This bulletin was created using the new software.
CLOSING:
Bulletin Editor, Bill Palmer, recited our motto “One profits most who serves best.”, rang the imaginary bell and adjourned the NON-meeting.