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The weekly newsletter of the
Rotary Club of Norristown,  
P.O. Box 119, Oaks, PA 19456 - (484) 994-2349
 
Feb. 10, 2024  - No. 2755
 
 
February 15, 2024
 Meeting at
HYATT HOUSE
@ Noon
available on ZOOM
 
 
Speaker
 
Elaine Schaefer
Schuylkill River Greenways
 
 
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST TICKETS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT THIS MEETING
 
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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 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
Legislative Update
Mar 21, 2024 12:00 PM
Martha's Choice Marketplace
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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
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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.
WE WILL START DISTRIBUTING TICKETS AT THE FEB. 15 MEETING.  TICKETS WILL BE MAILED TO MEMBERS NOT PRESENT. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
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
RACHEL COPEN - NEW MEMBER INDUCTED INTO CLUB
 
 
RACHEL  COPEN  (center) is inducted by MARY ONAMA- Club President and
MARK CALL- Club Membership Chair
 
 
 
It is our sincere privilege to announce that Rachel Copen has decided to join the Rotary family and begin her journey serving others in need. Welcome Rachel, congratulations on your decision. Here Rachel receives her pin and is formally inducted into the club along side of her sponsor, President Mary Onama.
 
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BRENDA LEON - DRONE PILOTING
 
BRENDA LEON  -     OVERVIEW DRONE PRODUCTIONS
 
 
 
The Club had a very entertaining and informative meeting last week, when BRENDA LEON spoke to us about flying drones.Brenda has been flying drones for 6 years, getting into this activity as an extension for her main passion, taking pictures. She uses a drone to take unique and interesting pictures and videos for personal collections, as well as for commercial purposes. Brenda says that she fell in love with the many new perspectives she could get by using a drone. It changed how she sees the world.
 She has worked for WPVI TV for the last 35 years.  She also has a full FAA pilot's license which allows her to participate in commercial ventures,  such as real estate, parties, events, and to help local rescue units in searches and rescues. Her drone can be fitted with special cameras such as night vision, ultra violet, thermal cameras or many other high tech units to aid in special searches. 
A full FAA license is not required to enjoy most of the excitement these devices offer, the main restriction being that you can only fly within eyesight.  A short test is needed to show an individual is aware of legal restrictions and knows the controls of their drone.  Flying a drone is"easy", especially with the many electronic safety and control features available. Brenda shared several of her areal pictures and videos, demonstrating the dramatic views that are possible.
 
Brenda encourages us to contact her with any questions on drones: overviewdroneproductions@gmail.com
 
Thank you, Brenda for the very entertaining presentation.
 
 
BRENDA trains our future Club pilots on flying the drone.
 
 
 
 
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.
 
 
Note there are two local RLI training sessions. Our club will reimburse the registration fee for first time attendees.
 
You may register for either @ https://www.rlinea.org/
 
District 7430 - Location: DeSales University, Center ValleySaturday April 13, 2024 07:30 AM
 
District 7450 - Location Temple, Ambler Campus - Saturday April 13, 2024 07:30 AM
 
 
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