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Time Flies...

Gail Micca
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...when you’re having fun!
 
We are one week away from our club’s changeover and I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you to everyone in our club who makes this role fun, rewarding and easy. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve our club in this capacity.  
 
Leading our club through all of the transitions following Covid had its challenges, but you all helped to bring us to this point.  

Our club has changed a lot in two years and I believe the changes have been good. I hope you feel the same and I hope we see an explosion in our membership this coming year. I can hardly wait to see what lies ahead. I strongly encourage anyone who loves our club to consider a leadership position. 
 
See you at the changeover!
 
Gail

 

Rotary Club of
ALLENTOWN WEST
Pres. Gail Micca
Area 1 Asst. Gov. Rick Zayaitz
District 7430 Governor
Len Gieseler
 
MEETING OPTIONS:
 
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
are in-person
at Cedar Crest College
 M
eeting begins promptly at 7:30 a.m.
 
 
OTHERS
First  Wednesdays are for Special events, such as Dining Out, Business Tours, etc.
The third Wednesday is a Zoom meeting, but may change.
 
Follow us on Facebook and watch your email for updates.
Zoom is also available during in-person meetings
 
WEBSITE
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CALENDAR of EVENTS     
       
 
 
     May 27 thru 31  –  RI Annual Convention in Melbourne, Australia
 
     July 6 thru 9  –  STEM YEA program for 2023 at Kutztown University.
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AWRC
Board and Committee
 Members for 2022-23
 
Current Executive Board:
President – Gail Micca
President Elect – Gwenn Carr's Committee
Immediate Past President – Ralph Witcher
Vice President – TBD
 
Treasurer – Gary Englehardt
Secretary – Michelle Steiner
Sergeant at Arms – Mitch Huston
 
Directors:
Membership Chair – Tori Morgan
Service Chair – Bill Keba
Public Relations Chair – Marlene Heller
Fundraising Chair – Len Salines
Youth Services Chairs – Sue and Bill Weber
AWRC Foundation Chair – Amir Famili
RI Foundation Chair – Herb Klotz
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Opportunities for Service
 
Here is an update for service opportunities in the coming weeks:
 
Community Service:
Habitat for Humanity – Any Tuesday or Thursday morning.
Contact Amir: familiamir@gmail.com
 
 
Kingdom Life Food Pantry 
   The upcoming dateS for Kingdom Life Food Pantry Giveaway is Saturday 
          June 10
          July 8
          August 12
Each time we start at 7:30 AM  and usually are finished by 9:30 AM.
         
Meals on Wheels – we can still use a few more substitute volunteers, low level of commitment, fun to do with family or friends. Contact Helen Papathanasiou.
 
Club Service:
Help plan a Dining Out or Event for a First Wednesday.
 
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TRIBUTE CARDS
   
Send Cards to Support the
Allentown West Rotary Club Foundation
 
Send a Thank You, Condolence, Congratulations, Thinking of You, In Honor of, In Memory of, or Just Because card and make a donation to the Allentown West Rotary Club Foundation at the same time. 
 
Purchase a pack of Tribute Cards to say congratulations, I'm sorry, best wishes, happy birthday, send condolences, or just because! You fill in the reason for the card on the top lines and your name on the bottom lines, and mail it out. On the front is a beautiful photograph of a familiar farmhouse in the Lehigh Valley. Inside, recipients will see that the purchase of the card goes to fund the Foundation of our Rotary Club, and they are invited to learn more at our website. On the back is some information about Rotary and our areas of focus.
 
Cards are sold in packs of 5 for $25, plus shipping. To order, go to the Allentown West website at www.allentownwestrotary.org and scroll down to the Tribute Cards. 
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CONTACT INFORMATION
AWRC  ACTIVITIES
 
Kingdom Life Food Pantry: Jean Masiko – masiko@aol.com
 
Parkland Snack Packing: Gail Micca – gailmicca@gmail.com
 
Lowhill Food Pantry and Northwestern Snack Packing – Amir Famili – familiamir@gmail.com
 
Membership: Tori Morgan – torimorgan1@verizon.net
 
Public Image: Marlene Heller – marleneheller@mac.com
 
Fundraising:  Len Salines – lenmary3657@ptd.net
 
Dining Out: Various 
 
Park Cleanup: Dennis Houser – houserdah@gmail.com
 
Highway Cleanup: Sharon Goldner 
 
Miracle League: Barb Kistler – Barbara.kistler@rcn.com
 
Meals on Wheels: Helen Papathanasiou – elenavasso@gmail.com
 
Camp Neidig – Nicole McGalla – mcgallan@parklandsd.org
 
Student of the Month: Nicole McGalla – mcgallan@parklandsd.org
 
Scholarship Committee: Laurie Grube – Laurie.grube@midpennbank.com
 
Speaker suggestions: Ralph Witcher – rwitcher@msn.com
 
Website Editor: Peter Wohlsen – peter@wohlsendesign.com
 
RLI: website www.rlinea.org        
 
Speakers
Jun 28, 2023
Changeover meeting
Jul 12, 2023 7:30 AM
Allentown West Rotary Club Assembly
Jul 26, 2023 7:30 AM
Allentown West Rotary Club Health Check
Aug 09, 2023 7:30 AM
The Greatest Secret of Rotary
Aug 23, 2023 7:30 AM
Membership
Sep 13, 2023 7:30 AM
Bethlehem Morning Star RC-Women of Action
View entire list
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THE WORLD NEEDS MORE ROTARIANS
 
 
Make it your business to share your Rotary story! When you meet someone who isn't aware of all Rotary has to offer personally, professionally, and to the world, it's an opportunity. Let them know you are one of the 1.4 million people in the world who make the world better by serving the community.
 
Offer them the chance to join us for an activity or a meeting to learn more. If you don't ask, they won't know! Be a Rotary Ambassador!
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SPEAKERS  WANTED
      Please suggest or request speakers and topics for future meetings and send your ideas to Ralph Witcher. 
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TELL  JEAN
 
     As you become aware of any member of our Rotary family who would benefit from our support with cards, flowers, or visits, please notify Jean Machamer at jeanmachamer@ptd.net
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Check out the AWRC
See Home Page link
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Sponsors

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Sage

Herbein

STEM YEA

Halo

United Healthcare

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Bulletin Editor
Bill Palmer
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MAY 17, 2023
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ARMED FORCES DAY
SATURDAY  MAY 20th
 
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DID YOU KNOW?
 
Many Americans celebrate Armed Forces Day annually on the third Saturday of May. It is a day to pay tribute to men and women who serve the United States’ armed forces. Armed Forces Day is also part of Armed Forces Week, which begins on the second Saturday of May.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
 
“Sign of life is not whether you are breathing, but whether you are helping others.”
Abhijit Naskar
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THE FAMOUS WALTON FRESH FLOWERS:
 
Lisa says “Spring has sprung and so have the tulips in my garden! I am delighted to offer them as a fundraiser for AWRC. This particular fundraiser will go towards helping to support our new LCTI CTSO initiative.
 
“All options will feature nine tulips (singles, doubles and fringed) grown by me. You have two color choices: pink, or peach with purple.
 
 
 
Three arrangements sizes
     - bunch of tulips $9
     - tulips in a vase $12
     - tulip arrangement in a vase $20 (tulips plus hellebores and foliage)
 
“Please email me at lmwalton@aol.com or text me at   484-431-7298 with your name, color and the cost of what you want. Payment can be made at the meeting, or via PayPal directly to the club. Quantities are limited, and orders will be filled in the order they are received. 
 
“For our new members: my superpowers are growing and arranging flowers. I believe strongly that flowers bring joy and happiness, and I love to share them with others.  Offering fresh flowers to my fellow Rotarians at an amazing price and then donating all the proceeds to the club is a win-win."
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS:
 
May 23rd - East Penn drinks and dessert pairing – Click here to learn more 
 
June 20th – Emmaus Golf Classic – Click here to learn more
 
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MONGOLIAN 21 / 21 NIGHT
JUNE 10
 
Please join us for Mongolia 21|21 Night at Gary and Gwenn’s home in Kutztown. The event begins at 5:30. This is an evening of fellowship, fun, and opportunity. You will learn more about the Mongolia 21|21 Project (www.mongolia 2121.org) as well as enjoy the fellowship of Rotarians and other folks who want to do good in the world.
 
In order to make this a very intimate gathering we are accepting reservations for 20 individuals. We are looking for donations of $50 per person.  All proceeds go toward the $1,400 scholarship for our AWRC Mongolian student. Please contact Gwenn at gwenn.carr@verizon.net to make your reservation.
 
The objective of Mongolia 21|21 is to locate 21 US service clubs to partner with Friends of Mongolia (FOM). These 21 clubs will collectively provide 21 full-tuition scholarships for 21 Mongolian students – one sponsored student from each province by the 2025-2026 academic year.
 
Mongolia 21|21 Night is an event with great food, fellowship, and a special opportunity to support our own Nick Millward, former president of the Northwestern Lehigh Interact Club and a District 7430 Rotary Peace Fellow studying in Queensland Australia. This project provides hope to Mongolian students and their families. The Rotary International theme for 2023-2024 is “Create Hope in the World.” This project is a great example of creating hope in the world.
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Allentown West Rotary  Club
Meeting Notes – May 17, 2023
 
 
Today was an In-Person meeting at Madeline’s restaurant  starting at 7:30 A.M. There were  45  of us present plus 5  more on line.
 
 
Our Greeter was Amir Famili.  Mitch Huston handled registration and prizes.
 
GUESTS:
Dr. Ann Bieber, President of LCCC
Jennifer Holman, NWL Superintendent
Fauzia Graham, LCCC, Counselor
Christine Thomas, Parkland H.S. Counselor
Jennifer Tabarani, Parkland H.S.         Counselor
Thea DeAcetis, Parkland, attending with Keira Leiby
Ernie Bliss, VA Rotarian to transfer
 
PARENTS & FRIENDS OF STUDENTS:
         Mrs. Mesics       NWL Carson’s Mother
         Leigh AND Chip Gruen,  Will Gruen's  Parents
         Lori and Sean George, NWL Wes’ Parents
         Mary  and Tim Tomko  Parkland         Samuel Tomko's Parents
 
OPENING:
Pres. Gail Micca opened the meeting at 7:40 A.M.
Jean Machamer gave a nice invocation.
Ron Coleman led us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag.
Gail Micca  led us in reciting the Four Way Test, and added “Is it Fun?”
 
CELEBRATIONS:
The member celebrations for MAY are listed below.
 
PRIZES:
The door prize and the 50:50 prize were won by somebody.
 
AWRC GREEN THUMB GARDEN:
Pres. Gail really can use some help at the garden.
The Garden Clean up and Planting project with both Interact Clubs was done on  Saturday, May 13th.
 
MONGOLIAN 21 / 21 NIGHT--   JUNE 10:
Please join us for Mongolia 21|21 Night at Gary and Gwenn’s home in Kutztown. The event begins at 5:30. This is an evening of fellowship, fun, and opportunity. You will learn more about the Mongolia 21|21 Project (www.mongolia 2121.org) as well as enjoy the fellowship of Rotarians and other folks who want to do good in the world.
See separate article.
 
SNACK PACKING:
The next Snack Packing event at Parkland is TODAY on May 17th.
If anyone wants to help, they should email Diana Dunn at dunndianas@gmail.com
 
The NWL Snack Packing date is TODAY  Wednesday, May 17th.
 
KINGDOM LIFE FOOD DISTRIBUTION:
 Come and help next time.
The upcoming dates for Kingdom Life Food Pantry Giveaway are:
         June 10              July 8                 August 12
Each time we start at 7:30 A.M. and usually are finished by 9:30 A.M. Volunteers are needed.
 
PARKLAND C.A.R.E.S. PRODUCE DELIVERY:
The Pantry will hold its food distributions on the first Saturday of each month for all of 2023.  
Three volunteers are needed each time.
Food collections for Parkland C.A.R.E.S. will be held the third Wednesday of each month at the Pantry on Kernsville Road. 
 
MEALS ON WHEELS:
Meal delivery by AW Rotarians takes place twice each week.  Helen Papathanasiou needs substitute volunteers.
 
INTERACT  BREAKFAST:
We will hold an Interact breakfast on May 31 at the Parkland H.S. Library.  Start time is 7:30 A.M. The Student of the Month will be honored.
SPONSORS ARE NEEDED TO PAY FOR THE STUDENTS’ MEALS.
 
MEETING SCHEDULE:
The second and fourth Wednesday of each month are In-Person meetings at Cedar Crest College.
 
The first Wednesday of each month will be a Dining Out meeting, or equal. It might not be on a Wednesday.
 
The third Wednesday of each month will be a ZOOM ONLY meeting with a program, unless we have a better idea
 
FUTURE TOURS, ETC.:
All members are asked to make suggestions to Gail Micca about other tours, Dining Out events, etc. for future meetings.
 
NEXT MORNING MEETING IN-PERSON:
May 24  IN-PERSON at Cedar Crest College  starting at 7:30 A.M.
The program will  be  Susan Bartels, CEO-Big Brothers Big Sisters of LV presenting “How Big Brothers Big Sisters is Expanding their Investment in the Community.”
ALSO, Samuel Horsch, our Exchange Student will present “My Experience as an Exchange Student.”
 
PROGRAM:
Today’s program was our annual scholarships awarded with Chair Laurie Grube presenting. Laurie explained the program and then introduced Dr. Ann Bieber, LCCC President to greet us.
 
There were six financial scholarships awarded this morning. The values are $1,000 or $1,500, and the funds are sent directly to the schools the winners will attend.
 
The second place at NW Lehigh was a tie so we gave both an award. There were no LCTI applications for the Mike Henry scholarship this year.
 
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS:
         Emma Hope, LCCC
 
         Carson Mesic’s NWL Interact
         Will Gruen NWL Interact    
         Wesley George NWL
 
 
 
         Keira Leiby, Parkland  H.S. Interact
         Samuel Tomko, Parkland H.S.
 
 
CLOSING:
Pres. Gail  adjourned the meeting as many pictures were being taken.     
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BIRTHDAYS
 
Patricia Mulqueen               May 03
Ed Micca                             May 06
Gail Micca                           May 11
John Scott                           May 11
Katrina Sundstrom             May 11
Billy Rodgers                       May 19
Rich Sundstrom                  May 24
Merna Hoffman                   May 27
Sally Frank                          May 30
Allison Blechschmidt          May 31
 
ANNIVERSARIES
 
Jean & Bob Machamer              May 05 1990      33 years
 Gail & Ed Micca                           May 07 1992    31 years
Dawn & Bob Costello                May 12 2010      13 years
Allison & Chris Blechschmidt   May 20 2000      23 years
Merna & Keith Hoffman         May 24 2015      8 years
 
JOIN DATES
 
Tori Morgan                        2 years     May 05 2021
Ann Bieber                           3 years     May 19 2020
David Haight                        5 years     May 23 2018
Shirley Randall                   18 years    May 25 2005
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