Not enough room to describe Dr. Weikert in the title block. This man has done it all, or almost. Like college degrees in international relations, political science, and foreign language studies; Army interrogator and translator; educator, scholarship founder, brewmaster and a Jeopardy! champion.
And he brought all that enthusiasm to our club for a presentation last week.
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Dr. Weikert talked about his personal path to the present from a small town in Pa. followed by being raised in Norristown and ,after attending Valley Forge Military Academy, joining the Army where he specialized in interrogation and translating. His education in International Relations, Political Science, political philosophy led to assignments in the Army's program to restore civil governments in areas that have endured conflict. Joshua stressed that this is critical in today's world where the next conflict could well be big and necessitate programs that enable the reestablish good, solid governments which would prevent continual fights with insurgents.
Dr. Weikert has great love for teaching and has had several teaching positions in colleges including the Chair of Civic Engagement at Immaculate University. He later took his political science background to the Pa. House of Representatives where he served for several years.
He found time to develop a craft beer business and write for a Craft Beer magazine. Joshua also created and has maintained a scholarship fund that helps the children of veterans attain a college education.
But he is most famous for being a very successful contestant on JEOPARDY! He has been a big fan of the show since the age of 6, and took the test for potential contestants many times. He had several close chances for selection that fell through, but finally got his chance a year ago. He was tested a few more times then, after an audition, was told he had made it into potential contestants pool, along with 3000 other people. Four months later he got the call to come in for the show. Joshua described the prep work for the show: practice, getting used to the set, and rehearsal. The set is intimidating.
He gave in-depth description of the intense pressure and constant focus needed to compete. He won 5 games in a row and came back for a second day of filming, after buying some new clothes for the show.
He was very successful with a nice string of victories and stated that the most important advantage one can get is to be presented with a large portion of questions (really answers) that you know for sure.
Thanks for the very entertaining program, Dr. Weikert.
Last Saturday the bike collection ended with numerous late bike and sewing machine donations attributed to the new location (thanks to West Norriton Township), more promotion and additional storage.
We netted around 76-80 bicycle and 12 sewing machines this year about a 20% growth from last year. Early in the day, pedals for Progress told us the collected bikes would likely go in the outgoing Belize shipment. President Alan indicated later that didn't happen. But P4P has a few likely target destinations already in the works.
The weather was perfect and many people used the townships circular drive to drive through and drop off. One passerby saw the sign and went home and got their bike to donate. Thanks to Mary for bringing us nourishment. We have two late calls already with bicycles for next year's collection.
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.
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 700lbs 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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