“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. see sheet above
THURS. DEC. 11. CLUB HOLIDAY DINNER
ITEMS TO BRING TO THE DINNER FOR VICTIM SERVICES
Fidgets
Markers
Crayons
Journals
Stickers
Glue/glue sticks
Colored pencils
Stickers
Tissue paper
Paint
Paint brushes
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
ANNE PAVONE - WEST NORRITON TOWNSHIP PRESIDENT OF COMMISSIONERS
JASON BOBST - TOWNSHIP MANAGER
At our November 20 meeting, the Club was fortunate to have as speakers, Anne Pavone and Jason Bobst from the West Norriton Township government. Anne , President of the Township Commissioners introduced Jason and spoke of the importance of having a good township manager, and how very fortunate they were in having him in charge.
Jason, West Norriton Township Manager, gave us a detailed Comprehensive Plan Overview of the township's goals, vision, 10 year plan, and steps they are taking to implement the plan. He described the comprehensive plan as a framework for local decision -making, that gives them a base and road map for development proposals, zoning, and capital improvements. The Vision portion looks at the future actions that preserve the surburban charm while making West Norriton a great place to live, work, and play in the future. The themes supporting this vision are housing & neighborhoods, garden and green spaces & sustainability, economic development, and transportation. Jason detailed the many current and proposed projects that will aid in attaining the Core Goals supporting these themes. Some of the key goals include enhancing mobility, promoting housing diversity, and supporting economic vitality. He gave several key focus areas concerning these goals: Egypt Rd. and Main Street. intersection improvements, Boulevard of the Generals safety improvements, and capital projects in the parks and recreation system.
Jason then detailed the short, mid, and long term implementation plans. They range from coordinating with PennDot on road improvements, and summer concert series up to Egypt Rd reworking and integrating planning with other local municipalities.
Thank you Anne and Jason for this very enlightening presentation.
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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