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Pottstown LIFT and Al's Heart Warming Center
Feb 09, 2022
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Dr. C. Verghese, MD, Clin Investigator, Alzheimers
Brookside Country Club
Feb 16, 2022
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
local Club BIZ update
Feb 23, 2022
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
?? Possible local Club BIZ update?
Mar 30, 2022
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
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Brian Parkes
February 8
 
Mike McCarthy
February 8
 
Kyle Lepkowski
February 11
 
Brooke Martin
February 20
 
Lori Musson
February 20
 
Roy Repko
February 21
 
Spouse Birthdays
Karen Sloane
February 19
 
Join Date
Jim Thompson
February 1, 1993
29 years
 
Roger Baumann
February 1, 1985
37 years
 
William Rutter
February 3, 2016
6 years
 
Susan Stark
February 6, 2019
3 years
 
Charlie Koenig
February 15, 1997
25 years
 
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Duck Race 2019
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This week at Rotary - Club BIZ report
We're piloting a newly organized Local Pottstown Rotary Club BIZ Meeting, to be scheduled approximately every 4 to 6 weeks.  We'll include a selected Committee Report to the full Club, then any new member classification talks, new member inductions, and other local club news. This should greatly simplify scheduling and ensure we do not overlook these critical developments.

First up this week, the Club's Membership Committee will update the entire Club on their newest strategies and plans to grow and strengthen our membership. Bring your questions and suggestions!

In addition, we'll also take time at this meeting to hear from some of our newest members, including Garry Rarer, Karin Bright, and Alicia Dinnell, as they give their "Classification Talks". 

Classification Talks are a tradition that goes back to the beginnings of Rotary, and to the fact that we are a group of local, civic-minded business people with a common concern of improving our community. Getting to know more about our members and what they do outside of Rotary - their business life, what brought them to Rotary, etc. - it’s a chance for everyone to get to know one another a little better.

And always a big event for our Club, two New Member Inductions: Andrew Monastra and Enid Dunmire-Swinson.

Please join us for these THREE very important topics.
 
Please note - we are planning to continue with a hybrid meeting format.  For hybrid meetings we are aiming for a minimum of 20 in-person attendees in order to support the meeting logistics.  For those comfortable to attend in person, masking and social distancing rules will be followed although relaxed if you are vaccinated.  Registration is required for in-person attendance so that we can plan meals. Register here if you have not done so.
 
For those who wish to see the presentation from a Zoom meeting, your login information is below:
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Time: Sep 29, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
 
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New member applications received
We have two new applications for membership which have been approved by the board of directors for your review.
 
Angela Dement works for the law office of O'Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, P.C. which is located here in Pottstown.  She also lives here in Pottstown and is a paralegal/legal assistant for the company.  Her sponsoring member is Richard Linderman.
 
Kyle Lepkowski works for Porter Wealth Management, LLC as a financial advisor associate and financial planner.  He was president of the Veteran's Club at Onondega Community College for 2 years after serving our country in the military.  He now looks forward to serving our community.  His sponsor is Lauren McCloskey.
 
Please take time to seek out these individuals at one of our upcoming meetings and introduce yourself.  Make them feel welcome to the club.
This is the final notice of their applications.
 

 
Your help will keep us growing!
 
Our club is evolving and we are looking to pass the baton on some key events.  WE NEED YOU!
 
Christmas Party
Each year our Past President Kirsten Gieseler and current co- chair of our fellowship committee organizes an incredible Christmas Party for our club and community.  She is extremely busy with Rotary activities at the District level as Len will be next year's District Governor and has thrown up her hand for support.  Kirsten has always had a great talent for fellowship and this particular event is very special as we combine holiday celebration, fellowship, with giving to our community.  If you are interested in helping with this year's Christmas Party planning, we would love to have your support.  Please reach out to Amira Heim, Kirsten's co-chair, at amira_heim@yahoo.com.
 
Annual 4th of July Duck Race
We can't thank our veteran Duck Race organizers, Jean Spotts and Robin Smith, enough for their years of dedication and supporting this event that makes such a difference to non-profits in our community and is a fun event enjoyed by all.  They've got a well-tested process in place and are just looking for a few hands to help step in to take over and keep moving forward.  Robin will be presenting her succession plans at an upcoming meeting and we would love to have your support.  Many hands make light work!
 
4-way Test Speech Contest
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Each spring we host talented high school students from local school districts for the 4-way test speech contest.  It never ceases to amaze me the range of topics and the thoughtful, nuanced speeches these students present.  We are forming a committee to help organize the club-level event and would love your help!  If you would be interested in supporting this important event under the Youth Services area of service, please contact Amy Marazas at amy@amymarazas.com.
 
Come be part of our great projects and events and use your superpowers to help grow and support our club!
 
Yours in Rotary,
Nicole Matz
Club President
484-624-2468
 

 
Hoagie Sale to promote Halloween Parade
 
The Pottstown Halloween parade has been scheduled for this Saturday, October 23rd at 12 PM.
Once again, Rotary will support the event, so we are conducting the Ice House hoagie ticket fundraiser to help cover the costs. 
 
Tickets are $8 each and are valid from September 1st through November 30th.
 
This fundraiser is really a win-win-win. Rotary raises the funds to help the tradition of the parade to continue.
You get a great deal because hoagies are normally $ 9.95 if you buy them directly from Ice House and we are supporting a local business.
What's not to like about all of that goodness?!
 
Please contact Lauren McCloskey or Rick Gray to get your tickets.
 
Have a wonderful day!
Lauren McCloskey
 

 
Purple Pinkie Race 2021

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A special note from our District Governor:

We District 7430 Rotarians want to finish the polio eradication job begun in 1985.  The best way to fund the vaccines needed is to give generously through the Yvette Palmer Purple Pinkie Race to Zero. 
Please join us on October 2, 2021 by registering on the link provided through the District website Race to Zero - Fight Polio | District 7430 (rotarydistrict7430.org) or directly on Facebook at:
 
You can participate in the 5K run/walk, ride a bicycle, and have children walk in the 1-miler.  If you prefer, join us at the Octoberfest for music, German food and beverages.  Learn more from our video at this you.tube link  https://youtu.be/H2wZane2Jn8
 
All events will take place at the Schnecksville Community Fairgrounds. 
I thank you for your support and look forward to having fun "doing good" with you!
 
Robert (Bob) Hobaugh
District Governor 2021-2022
District 7430, Rotary International
710 East Walnut Street
Kutztown, PA 19530-1316

 


 
Blood drive to help American Red Cross

 
 
Save the date!  This Week - October 14th
BLOOD DRIVE: The branch of the Pottstown NAACP is partnering with the American Red Cross to hold a blood drive at the Ricketts Center
Thursday, October 14th, from 2 to 7 pm.
And they are looking to get the word out to many of their community aware neighbors - like us.
 
Please plan to come out and help us meet the urgent need for life-saving blood.  To register, follow the link:
 

 

Upcoming Events Summary

This week at Rotary: Feb 2 - Appalachian Trail Adventure w/ Herb Klotz (past Dist Gov)
Feb 9 - Pottstown LIFT and Al's Heart Warming Center
 
 
Hope to see you at the last of our January offsite adventures!
 
Thanks for supporting the Pottstown Rotary Club.
 

 
Club Information
Welcome to our Club!
Pottstown Rotary
Service Above Self
We meet Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
Brookside Country Club
Prospect and Adams Streets
Pottstown, PA  19464
United States
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