“SNAP Hunger - Food Drive” - Given the current government shutdown situation, many food pantries are overwhelmed with folks needing assistance. For the next few weeks, please consider bringing a few non-perishable food items to our weekly meetings. We will deliver these items to a local food pantry. Thanks for your consideration!
SAT. DEC. 13. SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING. sign-up starts Nov. 6
THURS. DEC. 11. CLUB HOLIDAY DINNER
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRESIDENT ALAN
ATTENTION - Serve Your Club <<<<<<< A LETTER FROM OUR CLUB PRESIDENT
To All Members,
For the past several months, I have mentioned that we are in need of a Program Chair (Monica D’Antonio has been wearing a couple of hats… President-Elect and Program Chair). In order to have a viable succession plan, we need to have someone “step up” and take on the role of Program Chair.
This is an important role, as the chair schedules speakers for our meetings (think of people in your “circle of friends and family” that may have important and interesting things to share with our club)
it is a satisfying role, as you will find that it is not impossible to schedule speakers.
Also, you will have plenty of help. Those of us that have done this job can help you with securing new speakers (also Rotary has a pretty good list of potential topics and speakers.)
If you are interested in helping with this, please reach out to me. Thank you for your consideration!
Regards,
Alan
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November is Rotary Foundation Month
Dear Rotarian:
November is Rotary Foundation Month. Our Norristown Club encourages each member to help observe this with a contribution to the Foundation, We ask you to consider donating $100 (or more if you are so inclined), so that the Club will receive recognition for the “Every Member, Every Year” effort of RI.
In addition, our Club sponsors a lottery to award a Paul Harris Fellowship to one or more lucky contributing members by pooling the points given annually by the Foundation to each contributing Rotarian. The pool is used to draw members’ names and use the pooled points to reach the 1000 point level which qualifies the lucky Club member for a Paul Harris Fellowship. This is fun, and encourages all of us to participate. The drawing will be held at a meeting at the conclusion of the campaign.
Please consider writing a check (any amount is appreciated) and bring your check to the weekly meeting at Jeffersonville Golf Club so that I can then send it to the Foundation with the appropriate contribution form. If you prefer please send your check to me at my home ( indicated below). Any questions, please call me for clarification. Thanks for your generosity, Rotary Spirit, and help.
p.s.: PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHECK TO “ROTARY FOUNDATION” (not to our Norristown Rotary Club). Jim Nutt, Foundation chairman
Dave Shoemaker has donated a Chromebook to the club for the express purpose of “broadcasting” our meetings via Zoom. Dave has provided step by step directions for setting up “Zoom” each week (Even I can do it!). So, we can look forward to “Zoom broadcasts” each week.
Last Thursday, the Club welcomed REBECCA BLACKLETTER to speak about the Norristown Farm Park where she is the Environmental Educator. Rebecca talked about the history of the park from the acquisition of 7000 acres by William Penn in 1680, sale to Isaac Norris and William Trent, the construction of buildings in the 1700's some of which still stand today, the creation of the Norristown State Hospital in 1876, to its present use as leased and community agriculture enterprises. The area now has 8 miles of paved trails and another 5 miles of nature trails for public enjoyment in a park that was dedicated in 1995. She related how the area is used by the PA Horticultural Society and several local organizations for use as community gardens. The Farm holds several events each year, mostly free, such as hiking , crafts fairs, bird watching, and other nature related gatherings, and is the host to over 150 programs throughout the year for schools and other local organizations.
Thank you Rebecca for updating us on this important local resource.
For more information contact Rebecca at: Rebecca.blackletter@montgomerycountypa.gov
See the attached flyer with Michelle Koch's information. She is helping our district's clubs create their IMPACT Clubs. More will be mentioned during club visits. Get those brains thinking!
Looking for Facilitators
Are you a trainer in your career? A teacher? A college professor? Would you like to be part of our Action Plan Summit on Saturday, November 8th at Montgomery. County Community College?
We are looking for people to add to our facilitation team. The two required trainings are Thursday, October 23rd, via zoom and Saturday October 25th. The 10/25 training will be in person.
Email marycook7430@gmail.com, if you would like to be part of our facilitation team. Both trainings are mandatory.
Help anyone hungry, weary or living in the streets. Help serve breakfast & coffee, organize meals, lead devotion, handle client check-ins, manage the food pantry. Day shelter services
We are the only non-profit, comprehensive crime-victim agency serving Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Our confidential services are provided at no cost to survivors of crime and their loved ones. Need help with day to day services. Collect used cell phones.
Volunteer at the Pantry or the Farm. Creating meal kits, distributing to guests. Plant pick and pack, help deliver and pick up from partners. Help feed the hungry.
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