Today was a Zoom meeting with 28 people on line.
P-E John Scott opened the meeting at 7:30 A.M. and welcomed us all.
GUEST ON LINE:
Nick Millward, friend of the club
PROGRAM:
Tori Morgan introduced Regan Kenney & Madi Seed, Students at Parkland H.S. to discuss the Lehigh Valley 911 Heroes Run, and the Travis Manion Foundation. Regan is a Senior and Madi is a Sophomore. Madi will take over for Regan next year.
The Travis Manion Foundation is a Non-profit organization in Doylestown, PA. This Foundation is focused on Community service.
Travis Manion was a Marine, and he was killed in his second tour in Afghanistan. He often said “If not me, then who?”
The 9/11 Heroes Run unites communities internationally with the goal to never forget the sacrifices of the heroes of September 11th and the wars since: veteran, first responder, civilian and military. Join us to raise awareness and honor the fallen. There are 60 of these races each year across the U.S. The run at Parkland H.S. started in 2016. The run starts in Doylestown.
How Do We Get Involved?
Run to Honor
Register for an in-person race in your neighborhood or participate virtually. Find a race near you on the map below or sign up to run, walk or ruck on your own as a virtual participant.
Donate
Supporting our 9/11 Heroes Run events does not need to come with running shoes. You can honor our nation’s heroes today simply by giving. Your contribution will go toward supporting future events and other efforts to empower our nation’s veterans and families of fallen heroes.
Start a 9/11 Heroes Run Fundraiser
Our most engaged Spartans take honoring first responders to heart by starting peer-to-peer fundraisers. To get started, simply register as a peer-to-peer fundraiser and you’ll receive your own page to share with your social media network or others in your circle.
Tori Morgan suggests that there be a Rotary group supporting the race and the food drive.
OPENING:
P-E John Scott gave a very nice invocation Then he led us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the U.S.
P-E John then led us in the recitation of the Four Way Test to which we added “Is it fun?”
AWRC HISTORY STORY:
Past President Geoff Legg told the history of Camp Neidig (RYLA).
HAPPY DOLLARS & NEWS:
John Scott was calling in from Lancaster, PA. his HQ office. And he was filling in for Pres. Gail Micca who still is in N.D.
We discussed having back-up files, and Marlene Heller gave an example of the problems when a computer fails and there is none.
John Scott is very happy that his kids are back in school.
Katrina Sundstrom strongly agrees with John.
Ami Famili’s son in NYC will be running a Marathon in November for charity.
Tom Friday said their grandson has started school and went vis a bus.
Tom also is happy that the Pfizer vaccine was fully approved by the FDA.
Geoff Leg had covid 19 and had an IV of Regeneron which worked very well.
Marlene Heller’s happy news is that her friend’s kids in New Orleans are safe in Fla. even though their house was destroyed by Hurricane Ida.
Ernie Boll is just happy.
Bill Palmer is happy that his grandson, Nathaniel, has taken the oath of office virtually and officially is an Attorney. He passed the DC Bar exams in October 2020.
CELEBRATIONS:
P-E John displayed the list of September member events, in a nice new format.
John also encourages us to use the ClubRunner app on our cell phones.
YOUR SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
There is an updated list of service opportunities in the coming weeks: on the left side of this bulletin.
Amanda Lawler gathered many Rotarians for a 10 a.m. special garden weeding effort today at 10 a.m..
On Friday John Scott and his kids are going to the Garden to unload produce.
Katrina Sundstrom is thankful that members come to help on distribution days at Parkland C.A.R.E.S. They now are back to Saturday mornings.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY:
Amir Famili emphasized that this work is for a really good cause. They need volunteers each week on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
SHELTER BOX, U/S/A/:
P-E John urges us to continue our support as we do each year.
KINGDOM LIFE FOOD CENTER -- DATE CHANGE:
Jean Masiko reports that because of their upcoming Women's Conference, Kingdom Life Family Center Food Bank will be distributing their monthly Drive-through Food Giveaway a week earlier than originally scheduled.
The NEXT Drive-Through Food Giveaway will be held on
Saturday, September 4.
As always, volunteers are requested to be there by 7:30AM for set up. Please update your information and thank you for letting people know about this worthwhile project. We can always use more volunteers.
ROTARY MEANS BUSINESS:
This is our first social event with 3 other RCs. Please bring your friends. A cornhole contest will be attempted. And the food will be very special and fantastic. We are working with the Whitehall Area RC, the LV Passport RC and the Emmaus RC as a start.
PURPLE PINKIE D7430 ANNUAL 5K ON OCTOBER 2nd:
Race Director, John Scott, said that the race and walk will take place on the Schnecksville Fair Grounds near LCCC in the morning. The route includes going scrossa covered bridge. OktoberFest will follow.
Please register for the race. AND note that there is a virtual option this year for a lesser fee and no Tee-Shirt.
And we need volunteers to help, and donations for prizes, and sponsors for the Tee-Shirts.
FUNDRAISING:
Our CASINO NIGHT will be held at the America on Wheels Museum in Allentown at 5 N Front St. The date is Saturday, January 22nd, with Jan 29th as the snow date. We need sponsors and also more committee members.
There will be a committee meeting next week.
SNACKPACKING:
Kathy Ott reports that we now can meet and pack at the Parkland H.S. again. They are setting dates up. We need 5 or more Rotarians to work with the Interact students to prepare the 250+ snacks that go to elementary school students. Packing starts in October and happens once each month.
MEALS ON WHEELS:
Kathy Ott will have the necessary paperwork available next week.
BASEBALL IN MONGOLIA:
Nick Millward reports that some items have been received and Tori Morgan is contacting the Iron Pigs. Transportation of the equipment to Mongolia is being arrange. Katrina Sundstrom said that we now have a place to store the stuff until it ships.
GAIL’S BIKING CHALLENGES:
Gail said the work for the coming year fundraising is just getting started. She has committed to a 350 mile bike trail ride from Niagara Falls to Albany NY from Oct 3-9. That's 60 miles a day.
If you haven't sponsored Gail yet or you'd like to throw some more $$ in support of this effort, please let Gail know. The next fundraiser will be targeted for Youth programs in our community. As you know, this is a big part of what we do at Allentown West Rotary and we need to get the ball rolling for next year!
$10 per mile would equal $3,500! no limit to how many miles you can pledge. And if anyone would like to step up to match these funds, let Gail know.”
STATUS OF MORNING MEETINGS:
There will be hybrid meetings twice a month, plus all-zoom meetings for two more Wednesdays each month.
NEXT MORNING MEETING:
Wednesday September 8, 2021 and it is an in-person meeting at Brookside CC in Macungie -- THIS IS CONFIRMED. And there will be a concurrent Zoom connection. The meeting starts at 7:30 A.M. Our program will be Michelle Zenie, Exe Dir at Pediatric Cancer Foundation to discuss Pediatric Cancer Foundation Overview.
CLOSING:
P-E John led us in the saying “One profits most who serves best.”
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