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
November 3, 2025  - Issue No. 2841
 
November 6, 2025 
 NOON MEETING
JEFFERSONVILLE GOLF CLUB
 
 
 Rebecca Blackletter
NORRISTOWN FARM PARK
 
 
 
NOTICE  
check on upcoming events
 
Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution
Hillcrest Shopping Center
  Thur. 11/6
10:00
contact Judy
     see details below
 
 
Upcoming Programs
Nov 06, 2025
Norristown Farm Park
Nov 13, 2025
Norristown Garden Club - Norristown Blooms Committee
Nov 20, 2025
West Norriton Comprehensive Plan
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Upcoming Events
2025 Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution
Hillcrest Shopping Center
Nov 06, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
 
Board Mtg
Nov 20, 2025 10:45 AM
 
Volunteer Norristown Patrician Society
Patrician Society of Central Norristown
Nov 21, 2025
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
 
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* ANNOUNCEMENTS

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SAT. DEC. 13.   SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING.  sign-up starts Nov. 6

THURS. DEC. 11.   CLUB HOLIDAY DINNER

 

 

ATTENTION -  Serve Your Club <<<<<<<<<<<
We need a Program Chair for the Rotary year 2025-26.
Contact President Alan if you are interested in serving your club.
 
 
THE PLANT SALE IS OPEN
 

 
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
 
TRUNK OR TREAT AT E. NORRITON
The Club was well represented at this year's East Norriton TRUNK OR TREAT event last week.  Thanks to the Meyers for organizing the project, and to all the volunteers.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dictionaries Delivered this week 10 -14 & 16
THE ROBERT SCHMIDT LITERACY  PROJECT
 
This week we visited Cole Manor and Marshall Street Elementary schools and shared Rotary stories and distributed dictionaries to some of the 700 third graders in the district as part of our goal to expand literacy.
 
 
 
 
 
District 7430 News
 
* DISTRICT 7430 NEWS
 
Monthly Governor's Message
 
 
DISTRICT EVENTS
 
Impact Clubs
 
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. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
* Our Sponsors (click for info)
Platinum 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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Upcoming Programs
Nov 06, 2025
Norristown Farm Park
Nov 13, 2025
Norristown Garden Club - Norristown Blooms Committee
Nov 20, 2025
West Norriton Comprehensive Plan
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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