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
July 26, 2025  - Issue No. 2828
 
July 31, 2025 
 NOONTIME MEETING
JEFFERSONVILLE GOLF CLUB
 
  No Noon Meeting
   Meeting at the Burgess at 5:30p
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Upcoming Programs
Oct 02, 2025
Flourish Research
Oct 09, 2025
Titanic
Oct 16, 2025
Cutloose Studios
Oct 23, 2025
Action Tank
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Upcoming Events
Rotary Pedals for Progress Bicycle Collection
West Norriton Township Building
Sep 27, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 
Rob Hamilton (Titanic)
Jeffersonville Golf Club
Oct 09, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Board Mtg
Oct 16, 2025 10:45 AM
 
Garden Work Day Oct 18
Padden Park
Oct 18, 2025 9:00 AM
 
East Norriton Trunk or Treat '25
Stanbridge Street Park
Oct 24, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
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* ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
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.
 
 
PLEASE NOTE:  The Trunk or Treat Event has change Date and Location This Year
see 'Upcoming Events'
 
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
 
Monthly Governor's Message
 
 
DISTRICT EVENTS
 
STEM YEA - Big Ticket Reverse Raffle
 
Saturday, September 27th, Indian Valley Country Club
Help keep costs down for the clubs by attending this very fun night.  Come out and support this wonderful youth program. 
 
 
 
Race to Zero - Volunteer Opportunities
 
Annual Polio Eradication Event - A district event hosted by Horsham Rotary. 
 
Race Registration: 


To volunteer to cheer!
 
 
 
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. 
 
 
 
 
 
Save the Date: 
 
Next Month’s President and AG meeting – October 13th  at 5:30 PM. Michelle Koch from Zone 33 will be explaining the Club Creation App. 
 
 
Next Month’s Learning Session on Mentoring – October 13th  at 6:00 - 7:00 PM.
 

NEXTREX PROJECT
Our Club is participating in a plastic bag and film recycling program. For every 1000 lbs collected, our club is eligible for a Trex Park Bench.   **********CURRENTLY AT 700lbs of the 1000lb goal.
 
For questions see Project Chair Diane Helm.
 
 
PLUS
 
All plastic must be clean, dry and free of food residue.
 
  • Plastic films labeled with #2 or #4 recycling symbol (polyethylene films)
  • Ice bags
  • Wood pellet bags
  • Salt bags
  • Cereal box liners
 

 
DO NOT include the following items
 
 
NOR any of the following
  • Degradable/compostable bags or film packaging
  • Pre-washed salad mix bags
  • Pet food bags
  • Hot dog or meat wrap packaging
  • Six-pack rings
  • PPE- Gloves, masks, or protective wear
  • Pool covers
  • Lamination film
  • Silage and hay bags
  • Backyard ice rinks
  • Vinyl shower curtains or tablecloths
  • Bedding or linen packaging
  • Shiny, crinkly films like floral wrap
 
All collected items can be brought to the meeting where Diane will bundle them and turn them in.
 
 

 
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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President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Membership
 
Immediate Past President
 
Board Director 2023-26
 
Board Director 2023-26
 
Board Director 2024-27
 
Board Director 2024-27
 
Board Director 2025-28
 
Board Director 2025-28
 
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Upcoming Programs
Oct 02, 2025
Flourish Research
Oct 09, 2025
Titanic
Oct 16, 2025
Cutloose Studios
Oct 23, 2025
Action Tank
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Jeffersonville Golf Club
2400 W Main St
Jeffersonville, PA 19403
United States of America
Phone:
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First 4 Thursdays of the Month