Last Wednesday, we mourned the passing of long-time Rotarian, Tip Mowrer. Tip was an outstanding Rotarian, including a past president and past District Governor. He will be greatly missed. https://www.pearsonfh.com/obituary/clifton-mowrer-jr
Our program this week explored the ways in which local businesses have responded to and been impacted by the stay at home order. Our speaker was Angie DelGrosso, Senior VP of Bethlehem Initiatives for the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. She shared a status update with us encouraged people to buy gift cards to help businesses with cash flow. They are planning a gift card week in lieu of a restaurant week that would sell discounted gift cards to area businesses. The Chamber also has a COVID-19 fund which has already distributed $85,000 to businesses across the Valley. They are also working from the governmental affairs and policy side to help. Our members at the meeting also shared some updates and ways in which we can help out.
Angie DelGrosso of the Lehigh Valley Chamber
Thanks to those who participated in the Rotary Area 1 & 2 blood drive. I know Paul Ricciardi donated. If you did and we missed you, let me know and we'll give you a shout out on next week's newsletter!
Our speaker this week is nutritionist, Jennifer Doane, President, Advantage Nutrition & Wellness, LLC. I know we could all use some tips for staying healthy through this time of social distancing and sheltering at home!
Thanks to those who are continually joining us for meetings and happy hours! I'm really enjoying this time getting to know each of you a bit more!