District Governor Mary Cook and Asst Governor Daniel Watson-Bey attended the meeting this week for the official visit. As well as Past District Governor Doug Cook.
The Governor gave an update on the district and talked about membership growth. The fact that we are adding two new Rotary Clubs this year. And she the focus which she talked about was membership growth as achieved in the Newtown Club, who has grown their membership from around 80 members to over a hundred. Newton indicated they used a new club technique of forming an adjunct club with a specific focus but not directly connected to Rotary. They are called 'Impact Clubs'. The district feels that these are effective for connecting to new potential Rotarians. For clubs interested in starting an Impact Club there is an official process and specific training available (see the attachment below). The Governor took several questions, some about RLI, StemYEA and various Rotary topics.
The last two weekends our club has represented Rotary at two community events, last week at East Norriton Community Day and this weekend at Expressive Path Art in the Park. Also on Tuesday night at the Family Fair at the Zoo. The events were well attended and we made numerous new contacts and solicited bicycles and sewing machines for the upcoming collection on Sept 27. The Norristown Rotaract Club joined us both weekends.
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.
Save the Date:
Next Month’s President and AG meeting – October 13th at 5:30 PM. Michelle Koch from Zone 33 will be explaining the Club Creation App.
Next Month’s Learning Session on Mentoring – October 13th at 6:00 - 7:00 PM.
Donate: Every dollar is a lifeline. Your gift brings food, shelter, and dignity to those rebuilding their world.
Share: Your voice matters. Spread this message on social media, through email, or in conversation. Be loud! One share could spark a dozen acts of kindness.
Serve: Your time and skills will be needed soon. At the present time in our district, assistance is needed in the Burnet area and is being coordinated by the Ark of the Highland Lakes. Donations and manpower assistance info can be found at https://arkofhighlandlakes.org/flood-response-070525/However for now, please stay tuned—we’re working closely with local authorities to ensure a safe, coordinated response.
Our Club is participating in a plastic bag and film recycling program. For every 1000 lbs collected, our club is eligible for a Trex Park Bench. **********CURRENTLY AT 570lbs of the 1000lb goal.
For questions see Project Chair Diane Helm.
PLUS
All plastic must be clean, dry and free of food residue.
Plastic films labeled with #2 or #4 recycling symbol (polyethylene films)
Ice bags
Wood pellet bags
Salt bags
Cereal box liners
DO NOT include the following items
NOR any of the following
Degradable/compostable bags or film packaging
Pre-washed salad mix bags
Pet food bags
Hot dog or meat wrap packaging
Six-pack rings
PPE- Gloves, masks, or protective wear
Pool covers
Lamination film
Silage and hay bags
Backyard ice rinks
Vinyl shower curtains or tablecloths
Bedding or linen packaging
Shiny, crinkly films like floral wrap
All collected items can be brought to the meeting where Diane will bundle them and turn them in.
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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