Westtown-Goshen Rotary Club (WE-GO)

WE-GO West Chester Halloween Train Save the Date.  You will be able to book your tickets next week. October 27, 2023- 6-9pm, 230 East Market Street, West Chester  Benefits WEGO Works in Chester County and Around the Globe.  Dinner, Music, Costume Party, West Chester Ghost Stories, Open Bar   $75 per person, $135 per couple     🚉🚉🚉   Get Your Tickets HERE  🚉🚉🚉 Thank our Past Sponsors AcademyOne | Thakkar Dental Care  | O'Brien Htg & Cooling About this Event We hope to make this an annual Halloween Event.  Come in Costume!  We will award prizes for the best dressed, funny, scary and couples.  This will be loads of fun. The Historic Train Ride is heated and departs West Chester at 6:30pm.  We will make one stop in Glen Mills where we will open the doors, visit the historic site, offer a buffet dinner with open bar for an hour and half, and then return to West Chester listening to Bruce Mowday, a well known Chester County Author of local history.  Come experience a special ev

Giving back to the community through service and volunteering is not only a noble endeavor, but also a source of joy and fulfillment. It allows us to make a positive impact on the lives of others while also enriching our own experiences.   When we engage in acts of giving, whether it's through donating our time, skills, or resources, we contribute to the betterment of society. It is an opportunity to address social issues, support causes that resonate with us, and create lasting change. Upcoming Project WE-GO is preparing plans to update and replace the Goodwill Fire Company's recreational fire pit.  This project is scheduled to be completed in 2023.   Volunteering  Volunteering provides a unique platform for personal growth and development. It allows us to step outside of our comfort zones, learn new skills, and gain valuable insights into different communities and cultures. By actively participating in service projects, we can broaden our perspectives and become more empathet

WE-GO's 501C Foundation has approved an emergency grant to support the Maui Fire Releif Fund.   Mark Rudiger matched $50 member donations.  On September 7, WE-GO sent a check for over $1700 to Rotary District 5000.   Honolulu, Hawaii, August 9, 2023 - In the aftermath of the recent challenges faced by our community on Maui, WE-GO, known for its commitment to service and community support, is supporting the Maui Fires Relief Fund through its Foundation. This relief fund aims to provide immediate assistance and long-term recovery support to the people of Maui, as they navigate the path to rebuilding their lives and communities.  As people of action, WE-GO members recognize the importance of coming together during times of crisis. The Maui Fires Relief Fund is an embodiment of this spirit, symbolizing the collective strength and resilience of our community. The fund is designed to address urgent needs and provide sustainable solutions to assist those affected by the recent events.  Th

Erin Duffy, our current WE-GO scholarship winner, was presented with a ceremonial check for $5000 at last week’s Thursday meeting.  Erin was a two term president of the University Scholars charter school Interact Club, the club that WE-GO sponsors.  Erin’s remarks at the meeting summarized her remarkable community service activities, unparalleled in the committee’s recent memory!  Erin will be attending Gettysburg college in the fall, majoring in history and pre-law.

Join Renee Ryan of Keller Williams and Sara Getchell of Whitecap Mortgage for an informative evening on how to best prepare yourself through the exciting journey to homeownership. They will guide you through: -the steps of the homebuying process -the costs associated with purchasing a home -how to best position yourself for a mortgage -and so much more! There will be a chance to enter to win some excellent prizes to help towards your homeownership goals. There will be light fare and refreshments provided if attending in person. You can also attend virtually via Zoom:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85373473354 Are you in the market or starting to think about buying your 1st home? Are you overwhelmed and not know where to start?!

WE-GO's club meetings, special projects, off-site meetings and service opportunities are posted on our Google Calendar.  You can subsribe to the Calendar to keep informed of what is new or upcoming...

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Sharing and Working together...   Not all of our meetings are held in Timothy's of West Chester for dinner on Thursday evenings.  We attempt to schedule meetings at other venues including seeing how local businesses and organizations operate and serve their market.  We also schedule service projects and volunteer opportunities working with other organizations. We call it WE-GO Around the World.   WE-GO schedules meetings and events during the year so please check our Google Calendar.  Join us on a night out.  

WE-GO meets in a hybrid format in person and online.  In person, we gther at Timothy's Pub and Restaurant each Thursday at 6pm to 7:30pm located at 929 S High St, West Chester, PA 19382.  Online, we initiate a Zoom conference call for members and guests who want to keep up with club activities. One weekly meeting per month focuses on a community topic of interest.  We invite guest speakers covering local, regional, national and international topics.   We also meet and tour local businesses, visit non-profit organizations, government facilities and meet on projects at a range of venues. Questions?  Call 484-301-0626 or email wegorotary@gmail.com.   View the WE-GO Calendar,   Meeting Information ,  What is Frocularity

Once a month or so, WE-GO hosts a  Frocularity  event, at a member’s residence or other off-site. What is  Frocularity  you ask? ..... it goes back to a past Club President whose theme for his Presidential year was Fun, Fellowship, and  Frocularity .  In other words,  Frocularity  is getting together to socialize  and ‘let our hair down.’ Be our guest. Come visit WE-GO on a Thursday night at 6pm for our regular club meeting, or check to see where the next  Frocularity  event will be held.  Ring me, Ed O,  484-883-3025 , or email me at  elowr1@verizon.net .  Looking forward to meeting you!