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The weekly newsletter of the
Rotary Club of Norristown,  
P.O. Box 119, Oaks, PA 19456 - (484) 994-2349
 
Aug 5, 2024  - No. 2779
 
August 15, 2024
Noon
JEFFERSONVILLE
GOLF CLUB
 
SPEAKER
 
Mao Howell and Ingrid Parker
Norristown Youth Athletic Association
 
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Board Meeting 10:45
 
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Our Vision:
"Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”
 
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Upcoming Programs
Each week we ask a community leader to come speak to the club.  Guests are Welcome !! If you would like to speak at a future meeting, email us at RotaryofNorristown@gmail.com. Include your contract info and a brief description of your topic.
Aug 15, 2024
Norristown Youth Athletic Association
Aug 22, 2024 12:00 PM
One Book, One Norristown
Sep 05, 2024
E-Waste Gang
Sep 19, 2024
Theatre Horizon
Sep 26, 2024
Fulbright
Oct 10, 2024
Manna on Main
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Club Meeting Information
Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Jeffersonville Golf Club
2400 W Main St
Jeffersonville, PA 19403
United States of America
Phone:
(484) 994-2349
First 4 Thursdays of the Month
Happy Birthday
Member Birthdays
Denise R. Ashe
August 9
 
Since 1921
 
 
 
Upcoming Events
Board Mtg
Aug 15, 2024 10:45 AM
 
East Norriton Day Rotary Expo
E Norriton Twp Bldg
Sep 07, 2024
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Celebrate Community Week
TBD
Sep 08, 2024 – Sep 14, 2024
 
Art in the Park Rotary Expo
Elmwood Park Zoo
Sep 14, 2024
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 
Board Mtg
Sep 19, 2024 10:45 AM
 
Board Mtg
Oct 17, 2024 10:45 AM
 
Board Mtg
Nov 21, 2024 10:45 AM
 
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* ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Service Projects
Fall is a busy time for our club and service projects
Please observe the details as they are listed for the next 2 months here at the top right side under 'Events'.  Click on an event to see more details.
 
- Saturday September 7th from 3-6pm we will be behind the East Norriton Township building at E N Community Day.
 
- Saturday September 14th from 10-3 we will be at the Zoo for Art in the Park Expo
         We have invited the Rotaract to join us if interested at the Expos

 
PAY YOUR CLUB DUES TODAY
Make Your Club Dues Payment by Major Credit Card
Below is the link for any Norristown Rotarian who wants to pay their dues with a credit card.  Follow these steps.
1.  Click the link below. A block will appear titled Biannual Dues $150, click on it
2.  Another block will appear. Leave the quantity as 1 and click on DONATE
3.  It will automatically show $154.75 for biannual dues which includes the credit card processing fee.
4.  click on the next to: help cover fundraising cost, and at the bottom of the explanation, click here
5.  A new window will open, and at the bottom you can click on I'd rather not contribute at this time.  This will change the donation amount too zero
Link to pay by credit card

* NEWS
LAST WEEK
Rotary Operating Account Review
For our program, Mark Call reviewed our club operating account including the big picture of all accounts, a strategy for realigning our expenses strategically and a detailed look at the Year End Report 2023-2024.
 
 
A short discussion of the various bank accounts the club uses as well as managing responsibility.
 
 
Also a strategy for realigning our chart of accounts to better align restricted and unrestricted funds and maximize the use of our new foundation
 
 
This was followed by a review of the year end numbers.
 
District 7430 News
 
* DISTRICT 7430 NEWS
 
 

RLI Education via Zoom (The New Rotary Learning Center)
 
Come Join us on Monday, August 12, 2024 for our first Rotary District 7430 Learning Opportunity of the Rotary Year: The RI Learning Center.
 
RI Staff member Emerson Conlon will introduce us to the RI Learning center and show us the different opportunities to learning everything about Rotary.
 
This opportunity is beneficial for all Rotarians as well as Club leaders, future leaders, chairpersons.
Don't miss out!
 
 

 
The Vibrant Club Summit is September 14
 

 
District 7430 Learning Plan for 2024-2025


 
Local
 
* COMMUNITY EVENTS
 
Art in the Park Expo
Rotary will be there !
 

 
PC Repair Workshop Fundraiser
 

 
Expressive Path Carnival
 
 
 
 
 
2024-25 Club Goals (Progress)

2024-2025 Club Goals

(Achievements as of Jul 7, 24)

OBJECTIVETarget GoalAchievement
Enhance Participation Engagement  
Service participation150
Social activities50
Leadership development participation50
Use of Official Rotary promotional materials YES
District Training Participation50
   
Increase Our Impact  
Annual fund Contributions
 $7000
$0
Service Projects100
Polio Plus Fund contributions$500$0
   
Expand Our Reach  
Club membership3734
New membership sponsorship3-
RYLA Participation2-
   
Increase Our Ability to Adapt -
Strategic Plan Review Update -
Online Presence YES
Update Website and Social media4 Updates/Month-
Review and consider updating your club bylaws -
 
 

 
Meet our Officers 2024-2025

 
 
* Our Sponsors (click for info)
Platinum Sponsors
 
Gold Sponsors
 
 
 
 
Silver Sponsors
 
Norristown Auto Parts - Plymouth Meeting
 
 
 
Wynn Family Foundation
Norristown, PA
 
 
 
 
Bronze Sponsors
 
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Gofus Memorials - Pottstown PA
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Tri-State Business Forms - Broomall
 
 
 
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Breakfast Sponsors
 
Papetti's Hygrade Eggs
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Membership
 
Program Chair/2nd VP
 
Immediate Past President
 
Board Director 2022-25
 
Board Director 2024-27
 
Board Director 2022-25
 
Board Director 2023-26
 
Board Director 2023-26
 
Board Director 2024-27