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2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Thursdays 7:10 am Meet and Greet 7:30 Meeting Starts
Moravian Village by Post Office

526 Wood Street
1st Thursdays: 5:30 to 7 pm Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellar 55 W. Lehigh Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
United States of America

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DIVERSITY IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY

Who are we in the Lehigh Valley as to race and economics? How is that changing, and how does this inform civic-minded clubs and individuals?

Sharon Brown has spent a career advocating for minority student populations, at Lehigh, Moravian, and most recently at ESU, and is highly qualified to speak to their unique challenges.

The topic is particularly of interest to Rotary Clubs, who struggle to attract a membership that reflects the make-up of their communities.

Please join us Thursday 7:30 AM for fellowship and discussion.

President's Message 1-16-19

Rotary Connects the World! ~2019/2020 Theme

Through the course of the Kolepp family experience in Rotary we have truly come to believe that Rotary Connects the World. From the very beginning 20 years ago, when we welcomed Saya Murakami from Japan into our home as our daughter. To sending Carl off to South Africa knowing he would be safe and loved. To walking through the doors to the House of Friendship at the 2018 International Convention in Toronto, we have felt connected to something greater than ourselves.

It is with great joy in my heart that I share the 2019-2020 Rotary theme "Rotary Connects the World!" For some these words will not be new, for others they will hear it for the first time. However, incoming RI President Mark Maloney hopes you will hear it with your heart. To know more (click here!)

Yours in Rotary Service,

Plan-it Janet

"Rotary Connects the World!"

MSR 4 ACES 50/50 NEW TOTAL $277

HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU......

Happy Trails to You…..

Last Thursday we were saddened to lose one of our favorite Rotarians.

Stephen Kazar has made a few changes in his life….. turned 65 and all the joys and challenges that brings, retired from his career at Lehigh University…no more globe trotting! And is now on his way to join his lovely bride in their new home near Portland Oregon. Yes, all there family is out in that part of the country, especially the growing gang of grand children.

So Steve, we wish you the best….still open for make-ups!

Keep in touch! Go PACK!

More Than a Hike with the Helmuths

Please join us Jan 10, 2019 7:30 am for a presentation of a very unique experience with Ron and Elena Helmuth.

More than a hike: Walking the Medieval Pilgrimage Way of St. James/Camino de Santialgo

Ron and Elena Helmuth spent 10 days walking 123 miles on the Camino, in northern Spain, in October of 2018. It was a hike, but it was also a pilgrimage, whatever that means. Ron and Elena will share stories from the Camino, what pilgrimage meant for them, what they learned about themselves.

See you Thursday!

Dick Roberts MSR President 2003-04

President 2003-04

Rotarians,

It is with much sadness that I share longtime Morning Star Rotarian, Dick Roberts passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019. Dick was a charter member of our club and served the club as President. Dick was especially proud of serving as President while we raised $50,000 over two years in support of the St. Luke's Union Station Dental Clinic.

We will be honoring Dick with a memorial donation.

Yours in Rotary Service,

Janet

SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING

Morning Star Rotary was very successful with the Annual Salvation Army Bell Ringing: event

December 8 at Christkindlmarkt raised nearly $1,298 from 10 to 4 pm!

On December 15 at the Moravian Book Shop from 10 to 6 pm raised $782. (Although a little disappointing with the weather and a lot less people, Major Rader indicated their regular people rarely exceed $300 for this location. So we did good!)

MSR fundraising for Salvation Army for 2018 was a total of $2,080!

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Thank you all for the tremendous effort! Hope this gives you a warm fuzzy for the whole year!

Save the DATES for 2019 December 7 Moravian Book Shop and December 14 Christkindlmarkt!

HOLIDAY PARTY SATURDAY JAN 5

Ho Ho Ho and Happy New Year!!

Our warm friendly HOLIDAY PARTY tradition continued, again graciously hosted by Mike & Terri Long!

Over 30+ Morning Star Rotarians and Significant Others joined the celebration sharing various foods, libations and excellent desserts.

We wish to thank our hosts, Mike & Terri, for opening their home for all the fellowship.

Some were quite accepting of the arrangement of having the Colts taking down the Texans.

Happy New Year to Everyone!

Pictures courtesy of Millard Cook

SHELTER BOX UPDATE

We had the pleasure at our January 3, meeting to have Bill Tuszynski, District Shelter Box Chair, provide an in depth update on the status of Shelter Box. There continues to be evolutions in design and adaptations to address changing needs.

Last year placements exceeded 200,000 units with the five year plan to provide over 1,000,000 units deployed throughout the world annually.

Support for the program derives primarily from individual Rotarians globally and a modest corporate support level. It is not supported financially by RI. So every dollar you give to Shelter Box makes a significant difference.

MORNING STAR ROTARY 2019-20 SLATE OF OFFICERS

Posted by Janet Kolepp on Jan 03, 2019

The official vote took place at the club meeting on January 3, 2019. The slate of Officers and Directors for the Rotary year 2019-20 was unanimously approved as submitted:

President - Ron Helmuth
President Elect - John Oesmann
Past President - Janet Kolepp
Secretary - Val Walk
Treasurer - Jean Searfoss
Directors (Year 2)
- Shawn Deiter
- Rick Morrissey
- Jim Santanasto (filling John Oesmann's term)
Directors (Year 1)
- Lynn Milet
- Gayle Justice
- Stan Vasiliadis