Dec. 16 - CELEBRATIONS OF THE SEASON!!!
12-16-13 CELEBRATIONS OF THE SEASON!!!
Thanks to Morning Star BELL RINGERS
On Dec. 7 we raised $1,001 for Salvation Army at Christkindlmarkt!
While the snowstorm kept some shoppers home this past Saturday, we added a nice sum at the Moravian Bookshop. Many thanks to our volunteers!
Dec 12 Program – Musical Holiday Celebration
with Liberty H.S Acapella Singers and Rick Santee!!!
Please join us for my very favorite meeting of the year – feel free to invite family, friends and former Morning Star Rotarians! Our annual club election will also be held – see below.
Dec. 19 DUTIES
Greeter – Steve Bajan
Sergeant-at-Arms – Val Walk
$2 Per Week – Chuck Uhl
50/50 – Tom Bailey
Invocation – Mike Long
Introductions – Ellen Roberts
Meeting Set-up – Need a volunteer to help with set-up and take-down – (banners, podium, bell, sneaker, badges, etc.)
If you signed up but are now unable, we’ll appreciate your arranging for someone else to fill in, and notifying Russ Pacala, Robin Metzler and Jean Searfoss.
And the fun continues …
Thursday, Dec. 26 with a “non-meeting” breakfast at The Palace Restaurant (3250 Easton Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18020) starting at 7:15-7:30, our usual time. No announcements, no program, no asking you for money (except to pay for your own food, from the regular menu). Just fellowship!
Then we wrap up the season on Dec. 28 as Mike & Terri Long host our casual evening Holiday Party – please see below.
DISTRICT CONFERENCE DISCOUNT EXPIRES DEC. 31
Please remember that Dec. 31 is the district’s cutoff registration date for the $50 discounted price to the District Conference on May 2-4, 2014 at Bushkill Falls. Please click District Conference on the left side of www.rotarydistrict7430.org . (This discount is in addition to Morning Star’s $100 per member rebate, to which the cutoff date does NOT apply.)
BOARD “SoundBytes”
On Dec. 11, Rotary Board approved the major grants related to two very successful fundraisers. From the Morning Star Classic 5K / 10K, $7,500 will be given to Bethlehem Special Olympics. And Victory House of Lehigh Valley will receive $9,000 from our Salute the Troops concert. Heartfelt thanks to chairs Jeff Kicska and Gary Hartney, and to all our members and sponsors who helped and supported these events!
In addition, Seven Day Notices have now been issued for Dave Cincera (Past Pres.) and Betty Isaacs (McGehee’s wife), our 9th and 10th new members this year!
Reminders: Second half dues are due by Dec. 31; Rotary Foundation/Polio Plus donations to Tom Hartzell now for 2013 tax deduction.
Morning Star “FUN FACT”
Our turnover breakfast featured mimosas – thanks, President Diane! (1997)
QUOTE of the Week:
“From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.” – Arthur Ashe
Hope to see you Thursday for our wonderful, musical celebration!
Jean
Cell 610-504-1455