Join as on October 2nd for a presentation from Holly Parker with the TriCounty Community Network. TCN was formed in 2006 to provide resources and opportunities for nonprofits to succeed in their mission and contribute to the growth and prosperity of the community. Over the years, we’ve grown into a network that brings together over 120 agencies and individuals to tackle community challenges together. TCN will cultivate a network of community changemakers, working hand in hand to create solutions for the pressing needs in our community. We will also provide a real-time learning laboratory for nonprofits and individuals, fostering their growth and development as community-changing forces. We even have 2 Rotary members serving on the board of TCN.
VideoRay, a global leader in underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROV) technology is a thriving organization, headquartered right here in Pottstown. They were even recently awarded a 93M US Navy Maritime Expeditionary Standoff Response (MESR) Production Contract for Mission Specialist Technology. We are invited to visit the VideoRay facilities, located right on High St., learn about the operations and their continued commitment to Pottstown.
Parking is available at the lot behind VideoRay, as well as available street parking and nearby municipal lot parking. If parking on the street or in the nearby lots, please be sure to download the Parkmobile app for quick and easy meter payment.
We have received a new member application that has been approved by the board. He has presented to the club before and come to several meetings, events and activities. This should be an easy one for Amira to interview and onboard
Luke Heim, family member, sponsored by Amira Heim. Nature of business: YouTube Creator
What an amazing interactive activity with Jenna! If you missed it and want to learn more, reach out to Jenna and she can provide you with the slides.
Bridging the Multigenerational Gap
This is a rare time in history that we have 5 generations across the workforce.
It's also a time when communication and work style misunderstandings are creating silos, driving conflict resolution requests to an all-time high, and shifting the need for Emotional Professionalism into high gear.
Learning about the perspectives and drivers of each generation and applying that understanding in the workplace can positively impact communication, collaboration, productivity, and results.
In this discussion, we’ll explore each generation and learn how you can take steps toward creating a generational synergy.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will learn what Perspective is, where it comes from and the role it plays in our workstyle and decision making
In addition, participants will learn the Motivators, Drivers, Contributions, and Communication preferences for each of the 5 generations currently spanning the workforce.
Participants will be provided with communication frameworks they can leverage individually and organizationally to put that understanding into action.
From time to time our fellow Rotarians find causes that are near and dear to their hearts and have a great impact on the community that require some giving of items or funds. This section will house all of those things, from ongoing items to ones for a specific time frame.
The Period Project with the Tri-County YWCA is ongoing. School has started again, and with it, the continuing need to provide feminine hygiene products for girls in Pottstown and the Pottsgroves. Girls who have to miss school because they cannot afford period products lose up to a week each month. Please consider making a monetary or in kind donation. Please reach out to Patti Derr if you have questions, and thank you for supporting equity in education. Patti Derr at 610-850-4737 or pnderr343@gmail.com. Thank you for your generosity.
St. Paul's Diaper Bank is located at 927 N. Franklin St in Pottstown and it provides free diapers, wipes and other essentials to low income families in Pottstown. The Diaper Bank is open every Wednesday from 10am-12pm. We are seeing a dramatic increase in the number of families we serve each week and welcome donations of unopened childrens' diapers and pull-ups in any and every size, as well as wipes. We are the only Diaper Bank of its kind for the Pottstown community and we would like to expand our hours in order to help more families, but we can only do that with donations and community support.
If you would like your cause included in this section please email the details to Richard Gray by noon on the Friday previous to the bulletin you would like it included in. Include if it is ongoing, dates, brief description, contact info, website for additional info(if applicable), whatever you want included in the post.
Our club is built on a foundation of community and fellowship. The strength of our bond provides us the power to serve our local community and those in need across the globe.
We have multiple Membership options to fit your needs as a Pottstown Rotarian:
Individual & Family- For Members who would like to be fully engaged and attend regular meetings. Minimum cost per quarter: $218.07.
Service- For those who want to participate with a limited time and financial commitment. Minimum cost per quarter: $86.07.
Corporate- For business owners with multiple club memberships and includes sponsorship recognition at one event. Minimum cost per quarter: $436.14
Come check us out to see if Rotary is right for you! To attend a meeting as our guest or for any membership questions, please reach out to Amira Heim (Membership Chair) at AmiraHeim@citadelbanking.com.
Rotary clubs channel their commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity. Youth Service, one of the five, recognizes the importance of empowering youth through leadership development programs. Rotary Youth Exchange is one of many youth leadership development programs offered by Rotary and was started in 1920 by Rotary International.
Braeden Glover is off to Croatia. We can't wait to hear about his experience when he gets back!!!
Do you know a student who you would like to see have this same growth experience? Now is the time to talk with them and get them to talk with Lauren McCloskey or Mike McCarthy. The world is open!
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What an amazing interactive activity with Jenna! If you missed it and want to learn more, reach out to Jenna and she can provide you with the slides.
Rotary clubs channel their commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity. Youth Service, one of the five, recognizes the importance of empowering youth through leadership development programs. Rotary Youth Exchange is one of many youth leadership development programs offered by Rotary and was started in 1920 by Rotary International. 
