The weekly newsletter of the
Rotary Club of Norristown,  
P.O. Box 119, Oaks, PA 19456(484) 994-2349
Meetings The first four Thursdays each month
Mar. 18, 2025  - Issue No. 2808
 
Mar. 20 2025
Speaker
Nikki Krelovich
ARC Alliance
10:45 Board Meeting
12:00 Noon General Meeting
Jeffersonville Golf Club
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Upcoming Events
Board Mtg
Mar 20, 2025 10:45 AM
 
Board Mtg
Apr 17, 2025 10:45 AM
 
Pancake Breakfast & Silent Auction Fundraiser
Lower Providence Presbyterian Church
May 10, 2025
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Board Mtg
May 15, 2025 10:45 AM
 
Board Mtg
Jun 19, 2025 10:45 AM
 
Board Mtg
Jul 17, 2025 10:45 AM
 
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Butterfly Garden Update 🦋
 
Hello All - 
Spring is almost here and we are gearing up for planting at the Rotary Garden.
If you are interested in helping See Diane Helm.
 
 
Initial Plan Draft
1 - Relocate - shift the garden further from the creek to escape erosion.
2 - Move the brick Rotary Wheel planter for herbs and spices.
3 - Relocate the beautiful Rosebud Tree and the plaque stone.
 
We need volunteers able to help dig and scrape the new site for the wheel.
 
 
 
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Rotary Leadership Institute Registration Available
RLI Registration is Open
 
A training opportunity about ALL THINGS ROTARY
 
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.
 
You can register here:  Click Link. <===
 

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.
 
Pedals for Project Bike Collection moved
NEW DATE and LOCATION
 
We have decided to move both the date and location of our Pedals for Progress bicycle collection project this year.  Typically it was held in May but we have decided to move it to the Fall.  This year it will be held on Saturday September 27th and will be one of the final Pedals collections for the year.
 
Also, in order to strengthen the community affiliation and support, instead of holding it at the High School as in the past, we are hold it out front of the West Norriton Township Building on Marshall St.
 
The Club Calendar has been updated to reflect these changes.  Don't forget we collect bikes and sewing machines year round so if you have one to donate , see Mark or Alan.
 
 
 
PAY YOUR CLUB DUES TODAY
 
 
 
Make Your Club Dues Payment by Major Credit Card
Below is the link for any Norristown Rotarian who wants to pay their dues with a credit card.  Follow these steps.
1.  Click the link below. A block will appear titled Biannual Dues, click on it
2.  Another block will appear. Leave the quantity as 1 and click on DONATE
3.  It will automatically show your dues plus a $4.75 service charge biannual dues which includes the credit card processing fee.
4.  click on the next to: help cover fundraising cost, and at the bottom of the explanation, click here
5.  A new window will open, and at the bottom you can click on I'd rather not contribute at this time.  This will change the donation amount too zero
Link to pay by credit card
 

 
* NEWS
LAST WEEK
 
 
NASD STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
 
 
 
 
 
DESTINY CHAROKOPOS,  MR. JEFF MacNAMARA, ALEX ROJAS-ROMERO,SANTIAGO CANCINO-ALVAREZ,
ALANA ECHEVARRIA,  SARAH DEWANE- MALONSKI
 
 
Last Thursday, the Club honored 5 students from the Norristown Area School District for their demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, sports, and community service. The students, selected by faculty and staff of the high school, spoke about their successes, and their future plans. The group was introduced by Jeff McNamara who listed the achievements of each, which included: National Merit Scholars, National Honors Society, Robotics Club, Math Club, National Art Honors Society, plus tennis, softball, field hockey, and tennis, with time to spare to mentor other students.  
 
 
 
SANTIAGO CANCINO-ALVAREZ - Biology, Genetically Modified Organisms
 
 
 
DESTINY CHAROKOPOS - Biology, Dermatology
 
SARAH DEWANE- MALONSKI - Environmental Science, Marine Science
 
 
 
ALEX ROJAS-ROMERO- Math, Actuarial Science
 
 
 
 
 
ALANA ECHEVARRIA.  - Science
 
 
 
 
 
 
District 7430 News
 
* DISTRICT 7430 NEWS
 
District 7430 Learning Plan

DISTRICT 7450 LEARNING PLAN

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* COMMUNITY EVENTS
 
Wizards
 
 
Local Volunteering Opportunities
 
Local Volunteer Opportunities 
 
Patrician Society https://www.patriciansociety.org/volunteer/ 610-272-6316 Norristown
Our volunteers assist us by packaging groceries, produce and meats to distribute, restock shelves to feed the hungry.
 
Expressive Path https://expressivepath.org/get-involved 631-331-3516 
Help teenage students discover and develop music and art skills. Organize and execute events, Have a music or artistic talent? Assist with tutoring.
 
Norristown Hospitality Center https://hospitalitycenter.org/volunteer/ 610-277-1322 
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
 
Montco Victim Serv. Center https://www.victimservicescenter.org/volunteer-opportunities 610-277-0932
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.
 
Help battered partners. Shop, volunteer or donate to our thrift shops. Host a donation drive.
 
Our volunteers provide direct service delivery, special events, steering committees, outreach and administrative support – they do it all.
 
Mission Kids https://missionkidscac.org/become-a-volunteer/ 484-687-2990 x 1026
Supporting child advocacy From clerical duties to event planning and community outreach, there are various ways to get involved.
 
Martha’s Choice Market Place & Community Farm https://www.marthaschoicemarketplace.com/volunteer/ 610-279-7372
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.
 
Meals on Wheels (Ntn Sr. Adult Activity Center) https://www.montcosaac.org/meals-on-wheels 610-275-1960 
Preparing and delivering meals to the home bound in the area.
 
Montco Public Library http://mnl.mclinc.org/volunteer-opportunities/ 610-278-5100
volunteers can donate their time, extending the reach of the Library and getting the community involved in reaching library goals, expand literacy.
 
Literacy Council of Norristown https://www.lcnlit.org/opportunities/ 610-292-8515
Help students prepare for their GED, learn basic educational skills: reading, writing and math and learn English as another language
 
Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/volunteer/einstein 484-622-7074
Variety of volunteer Patient Support Services, hospitality, clerical, escort & messenger positions, patient advocate, surgical hospitality, Patient Feeding.
 
Ntn Hospitality Center needs help
 
 

 
PC Repair Workshop Fundraiser
 

 
Meet our Officers 2024-2025

 
 
* Our Sponsors (click for info)
Platinum Sponsors
 
Gold Sponsors
 
 
 
 
Silver Sponsors
 
Norristown Auto Parts - Plymouth Meeting
 
 
 
Wynn Family Foundation
Norristown, PA
 
 
 
 
Bronze Sponsors
 
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Gofus Memorials - Pottstown PA
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Tri-State Business Forms - Broomall
 
 
 
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Breakfast Sponsors
 
Papetti's Hygrade Eggs
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Membership
 
Program Chair/2nd VP
 
Immediate Past President
 
Board Director 2022-25
 
Board Director 2024-27
 
Board Director 2022-25
 
Board Director 2023-26
 
Board Director 2023-26
 
Board Director 2024-27
 
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Upcoming Programs
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.
Mar 20, 2025
ARC Alliance
Mar 27, 2025
Co-author of "Shadows of Glory: Memorable and Offbeat World Series Stories"
Apr 03, 2025
Resilient Student Network
Apr 10, 2025
Friends of Education/PA Tax Credits
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Club Meeting Info
Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Jeffersonville Golf Club
2400 W Main St
Jeffersonville, PA 19403
United States of America
Phone:
(484) 994-2349
First 4 Thursdays of the Month