MAR 12 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Posted by Tom Kolepp 
on Mar 10, 2015
 

President’s Message for March 12, 2015

Unfortunately we had to cancel last week’s meeting due to the weather, so we will be rescheduling Paula Ream, Executive Director of the Cancer Support Community, for another date. Please join us this Thursday March 12 for Jamie Popp, Director of Education & Curriculum for the Lehigh Valley Children Center's.

The weather was clear on Saturday night though and MSR turned out in force for the Bowling Soiree organized by Kristian Schafer and Tom Mohr. We had club members, family members, our exchange student, visiting Rotarians, international guests and lots of kids including Andrew Kicska and Victoria Schnadruk. Iryna’s brother, wife and two daughters from the Ukraine attended. Check out the fun photo here and see our MSR Facebook page for more pix. While you are on Facebook, don’t forget to “like”, “friend” and “follow” MSR.

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Membership Reminder: Time is running short to meet our membership goals. Please invite someone who would be a great Rotarian to a March meeting or event.

Here are upcoming club events for your calendar. See the MSR website for additional information:

Board Meeting: Wednesday March 11 at 6PM in Moravian Village Board Room.

  • Four Way Speech Contest: Wednesday March 18 6PM at Bethlehem Town Hall. Speech contestants needed. We are one away and still need speakers – contact Ben Tenaglia with leads. Plus, there will be a social event at the Brick at the conclusion of the contest for both MSR and Bethlehem Rotarians and guests. Stay tuned for details.
  • MSR 25th Anniversary Celebration: Saturday evening March 28 at the Goosey Gander on 4th Street in South Bethlehem. Jan Chicka needs your check so that she can confirm the count. $45 per person for food, dancing and memories. Please give  Jean Searfoss your pictures and memorabilia.
  • MSR Spaghetti Dinner: Friday May 1 at East Hills Moravian Church. Tickets coming soon.
  • Golf Tournament: June 1, 2015 at Silver Creek Country Club to benefit the Bridges Foundation.

Here are District events of interest. More details are found on the District website.

  • District Foundation Recognition Dinner: March 23 at the William Penn Inn
  • District 7430 Conference: April 24 – 26 in Gettysburg
  • District Training Assembly: Saturday May 16 starting 7:30 AM at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell
  • Camp Neidig (RYLA) 2015: June 19 – 22 with closing ceremony & dinner on June 22

“Every Member Every Year”: The Board requests 100% Rotarian participation with donations of any amount to the Foundation. Please contribute soon or talk to Foundation Chair Tom Hartzell with any questions.

If you are visiting Bethlehem or our website or you want to learn more about Bethlehem Morning Star or Rotary International, please contact Tom Kolepp via email at tkolepp@gmail.com or via mobile phone at 484-241-1251.

Let's continue to "Light Up Rotary". Regards. President Tom

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