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
May 13, 2025  - Issue No. 2818
 
May 22, 2025 (noon)
Speaker
Jane Pekol, President Norristown Rotaract
Dist Gov Katie Ferrell
​​​​​​​Certification of Norristown Rotaract
 
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Upcoming Events
Board Mtg
Jun 19, 2025 10:45 AM
 
2025 Changeover Picnic
Padden Park
Jun 26, 2025
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Board Mtg
Jul 17, 2025 10:45 AM
 
Board Mtg
Aug 21, 2025 10:45 AM
 
East Norriton Day Rotary Expo '25
E Norriton Twp Bldg
Sep 06, 2025
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Art in the Park Rotary Expo '25
Elmwood Park Zoo
Sep 13, 2025
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 
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* ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
EVERYONE !!!!
WE DID IT!!!! The Pancake Breakfast Silent Auction / Raffle was a great success. Many thanks go out to the dedicated people who gave considerable time to the planning, preparation, and the running of the event.n
Below are a few pictures from the event.  More will follow next week.
 
 
*** IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, PLEASE GET YOUR TICKET MONEY IN AT THE NEXT 2  MEETINGS, OR MAIL TO THE CLUB BOX (PO Box 119, Oaks Pa, 19456) , OR BRING IT TO THE EVENT.
 
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NEW CLUB PROJECT- RECYCLE BEYOND THE BAG
 
 
 
 
Dear Fellow Members:
 
 
 
I became intrigued by the plastic recycle program sponsored by NexTrex.  If your club collects 1000 lbs of recycled plastic, 'Nextrex' will donate a Trex park bench to your club.  The Hamburg club already earned 4 benches with their name on them distributed around town.
 
This is something we could do. Our gift to the environment. We could BE one of those clubs.
 
Numerous clubs really met the challenge and our District claims it is helping them attract younger members because of their keen interest in environment.  Seriously, we could do this, this summer, we need a Summer project
 
Please watch the video link below and let's talk about it.
The DG will coincidentally be there on Thursday.
 

Mark E Call

 

 

SEE INFORMATION ON THIS NEW PROJECT BELOW AND START COLLECTING THESE PLASTIC ITEMS.
 
We will have more information on this project next week.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2025 PANCAKE BREAKFAST PICS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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
 
 
District 7430 News
 
* DISTRICT 7430 NEWS
 
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.
 
NAEF 5K Fundraiser
 
 
Meet our Officers 2024-2025

 
 
* 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
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.
May 22, 2025
Certification for Rotaract
Jun 05, 2025
NASD Superintendent of Schools - Capital Projects/District Improvements
Jun 12, 2025
Elmwood Park Zoo 100 Years!
Jun 19, 2025
MC-Norristown Public Library Rennovation Update
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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