Spring is almost here and we are gearing up for planting at the Rotary Garden.
But, before we can do that, we need to have a planning meeting.
If you are interested in being on the garden committee, please fill out the attached Doodle Poll with your availability for our planning meeting. Be sure to respond in the affirmative to ALL dates that work for you. We will call the meeting for the date and time that works for most.
I will be hosting the meeting at my home and food will be included 😀
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me for further clarification.
Each year the district hosts full day intense Saturday training on Rotary. It is a great opportunity to meet and network with others in the district who share your passion. Take some business cards if you have one.
This course is offered in 3 parts.
GOOD NEWS, new members and first time attendees go free. Go through the registration process, pay your fee and print off the receipt and give it to the club treasurer and we will reimburse you for registration. Our District 7430 event is held at De Sales University, Center Valley, PA.
Look under the Upcoming Classes on the left-hand side and scroll to RLI NEA Seminar - Dist 7430 - Center Valley, PA March 22th, 2025. Click on "More Info". A smaller window will open up. Scroll to the bottom and choose:
1. "RLI Guest Registration" if you have never been to RLI before.Then follow the instructions to register for RLI.
OR
2. "RLI Member" if you have registered for RLI before. If you know your login information, use that. If you don’t remember your login, click on “Request ezLink Registration Link” and you will receive an email with a link to easily register for RLI.
Note there are other events available if this date is unavailable to you.
Dr. Danielle Erkiboni- REACH OUT AND READ -Assistant Medical Director for Pennsylvania
Last Thursday Dr. Danielle Erkiboni from Reach Out and Read, spoke to us about the work her organization is doing to promote the practice of using early reading as a developmental tool that promotes a familuratity and love of books and reading in infants . The programs stress the importance of being exposed to reading at a very young age as it instills use of books into the language development process.
Reach Out and Read is a national organization that started in 1989 and now has 6500 units around the country, and is reaching 1/3 of the countries' children, with plans to expand that to 1/2 the kids in the near future.
She stressed how important early exposure to reading is in the development of language skills, and works with parents , teaching them how to create special moments with their kids for reading. Helping them grow a love for reading is their main objective
Their focus is reaching out near the time of birth and staying with the children until pre-K enrollment, working with both the kids and the parents.
Danielle's main goal is to work to speed the word of this important aspect of child rearing.
Danielle brought examples of the books she uses covering many different ages, cultures, and languages.
Danielle and Sarah Kerry- Reach Out and Read regional coordinator.
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.
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.
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