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The weekly newsletter of the
Rotary Club of Norristown,  
P.O. Box 119, Oaks, PA 19456 - (484) 994-2349
 
Feb. 6, 2024  - No. 2754
 
 
February 8, 2024
 Meeting at
HYATT HOUSE
@ Noon
available on ZOOM
 
 
Speaker
 
BRENDA LEON
OVERVIEW OF
DRONE PILOTING
 
 
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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.
Feb 08, 2024 12:00 PM
Drone Piloting
Feb 15, 2024
Schuylkill River Greenways
Feb 22, 2024 12:00 PM
Local Artist - Wood Carving
Mar 07, 2024 12:00 PM
Montgomery County Sherriff Office
Mar 14, 2024
NAHS Student Achievement Awards
Mar 14, 2024 12:00 PM
Pennsylvania Senate Update
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Thursdays at 12:00 PM
HYATT HOUSE
501 E Germantown Pike
East Norriton, PA 19401
United States of America
Phone:
(484) 994-2349
For more in contact rotaryofnorristown@gmail.com or leave a message at at (484) 994-2349
Happy Birthday
Member Birthdays
Doug Shank
February 12
 
Since 1921
 
 
 
Upcoming Events
Board Mtg
Feb 15, 2024 10:45 AM
 
Board Mtg
Mar 21, 2024 10:45 AM
 
Board Mtg
Apr 18, 2024 10:45 AM
 
Pancake Breakfast & Silent Auction Fundraiser
Lower Providence Presbyterian Church
Apr 20, 2024
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Board Mtg
May 16, 2024 10:45 AM
 
Pedals for Progress Bicycle Collection
Norristown Area High School
May 18, 2024
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 
Changeover Picnic
Padden Park
Jun 13, 2024
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
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* ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spring Fundraiser
 

Pancake / Silent Auction Fundraiser 2024

 
 
 
 
 
 
Our club fundraiser PANCAKE BREAKFAST / SILENT AUCTION is being held April 20, 2024. We will need plenty of support on that day, and remember,  all members are responsible for 10 tickets at $10/ea.
To join in the planning or if you have any questions,  contact Dave Beach at dbeach04@gmail.com
 
Help with Sponsorship
SPONSORSHIP OF THE EVENT IS AN IMPORTANT PART.  We have sponsorship Request Letters that need to get into the hands of those who can assist us. If you have contacts in corporate roles to whom you can give a request letter, please let me know by email and I will get you copies.  
 
We also are soliciting for donors for the Auction / Raffle portion of the event. See the attached letter that you can use to attract support from business you support.
 
Event flyer is also attached above or you to copy.
 
Thank you , Dave. 
 
 
 
 
 
 

New  Green Fundraiser
 

SPRING PLANT SALE

ATTENTION:
The club is planning a NEW Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser. The initial planning team includes, Diane Helm, Mary Onama and Robin Parker.  If you would like to help, please reach out to one of the team members as we get this off the ground quickly. We are acquiring a wholesaler and details are forthcoming. 
 

 
* NEWS
LAST WEEK
ARI FRASER- AMERPRISE FINANCIAL
ARI FRASER
 
 
Last week the club welcomed ARI FRASER from Amerprise Financial who talked to us about retirement planning  and personal finance.  Ari spoke of the importance of retiring TO something, not just leaving a job. It is essential to have a plan that includes your continued relevance and allows you to thrive in your retirement.  One consideration is to stay in contact with other generations in your daily life. Of course it is necessary to have a game plan before retiring, keeping expenditures in balance with your expected income stream: social security, savings plans, investments, and to time your retirement date with important considerations in mind: medicare eligibility, and social security payment options. Retirement planning is tricky in that we don't know if we will outlive our money, with longer lifespans and uncertain inflation confusing the calculation. It all depends on how much you need to sustain your expected lifestyle. Your net worth will determine your financial health in the future.
Ari encouraged us to use the services of a financial planning expert, and said he would welcome any kinds of financial questions.
You can contact him at: 610-943-3113
 
Thank you, Ari for this important message.
 
 
NAHS students honored 1-25-24
 
NAHS STUDENTS HONORED JAN. 25 BY ROTARY CLUB OF NORRISTOWN
DENISE ASHE Club Youth Services Chair, AMBAR TORRES RAMIREZ,
 EMILY PLUMMER, KATIE LE, DUSTIN ARMAS, CHASE EICHOLTZ,
J EFF McMARIA-NAHS Counselor, MARY ONAMA- Club President
 
 
 
At our January 25th meeting, THE ROTARY CLUB OF NORRISTOWN, honored 5 students from the NORRISTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL. The students were recognized for their exemplarily achievements in the areas of scholastic excellence, participation in school activities and special interest groups, community volunteering, sports, and demonstrated leadership in leadership and helping others. They all are honor roll students and often are National Merit Scholars. They have participated in student government, math and robotics club, school board representation , STEM programs, English teaching of local kids just to list a few. Their sports include golf, soccer, track and field.  They intend to continue their education in the fields of landscaping / environmental studies, civil engineering, manufacturing engineering, and the very popular- undecided. 
 
We wish them all great success in the future, and thank them for sharing their experiences with us.
 
 
DUSTIN ARMAS
 
 
 
CHASE EICHOLTZ
 
KATIE LE
 
EMILY PLUMMER
 
 
 
AMBAR TORRES RAMIREZ
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
District 7430 News
* DISTRICT 7430 NEWS
 
District Training:
 
Below is the official district training plan for District 7430 during 2023-24
 
There is emphasis on many topics on Public Image, Membership, President Elect preparation and very broad Rotarian topics at the Rotary Leadership Institute.
 
 
Registration links will be provided here, Register yourself. If you have questions ask your president or your coach.
 
 
 
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