Nov. 11 - SUCCESSFUL “SALUTE THE TROOPS”, and much more!
Nov. 11 - SUCCESSFUL “SALUTE THE TROOPS”, and much more!
Many thanks to our sponsors, ticket-buyers, attendees, helpers and the Allentown Band! Our 11th concert featured special appearances by “Chesty” (the US Marine Corps bulldog in full uniform who salutes), a moving rendition of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, soprano Katherine Christopher, clarinet soloist Steve Reisteter, a few words from US Congressman Charlie Dent, and members of the Northeast Middle School Band joining the Allentown Band. Homefront (Musical Memories of WW II) and the Armed Forces Salute (recognition of those in audience who served or have family who served) brought a tear to many an eye. Gary Hartney (concert Chair) and Pat DiLuzio (Executive Director of Victory House of the Lehigh Valley, our primary beneficiary) did the lion’s share of work – their efforts paid off and are very much appreciated! Please check out the article in today’s print edition Morning Call, and the photo gallery available online at http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-pictures-allentown-band-salute-the-troops-20131110,0,7434127.photogallery
Would you please get any outstanding money for tickets, sponsors, patrons and “In Honor Of” listings to Gary Hartney promptly, so we can determine the net proceeds and get a check to Victory House sooner? Checks may be given to Gary at a meeting, or mailed to him at 1757 Greenleaf Street, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Thank you!
NOV. 14 PROGRAM
Dennis Scholl will tell us about the Freemansburg Canal Education Center, and what it will mean to the community. We also hope to hear about some possible projects at the Center for a club like ours that could be done in the course of a work day, helped by $3,100 funding.
NOV. 14 DUTIES
Greeter – Iryna Levytska
Sergeant-at-Arms – Alex Shnaydruk
$2 Per Week – Ed Ortelli
50/50 – Tom Bailey
Invocation – Ron Helmuth
Introductions – Dee Elliott
Roadie – ???
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.
NOVEMBER IS ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH
Please see the story below from club Foundation Chair Tom Hartzell, and help Morning Star achieve our annual Foundation goals to help projects locally and around the world. The Rotarian Magazine and www.rotary.org also have great info on Rotary Foundation.
DICTIONARY PROJECT
Chair Ellen Roberts will firm up stamp/pack and delivery dates after the additional shipment is received – hopefully early this week. Student response has been heartwarming!
JOINT THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON – Nov. 20
Bethlehem Rotary will host its annual Joint Thanksgiving Meeting right here at Moravian Village on Wed. Nov. 20. This great event includes your favorite Thanksgiving foods plus salads, wine and a sundae bar. Bryon Grigsby, president of Moravian College, will be the speaker. We hope to have strong Morning Star representation as we meet with Rotarians from around the Lehigh Valley. Please let me know if you won’t be at our meeting this Thursday and plan to attend the Joint Luncheon – we need to give an estimated count of attendees from our club. Cost is $20 per person at the door, with $5 of that going to Polio Eradication.
Reminders
November and December quite busy! Please see “Upcoming Events” on the side of this bulletin so you don’t miss anything!
Board Members – if not already done, please notify Val Walk whether you will attend the meeting this Wednesday 11/13 at 6 PM. Thank you.
And this Friday, Nov. 15 is the due date to apply for Community Development Grants.
Morning Star “FUN FACT”
Morning Star was district leader (among 50+ clubs) in contribution to Rotary Foundation. (1996-97)
QUOTE of the Week:
“Freedom isn’t free. Thank you to all who paid that price.”
– Unknown
Please come this Thursday to hear from Dennis Scholl about the Freemansburg Canal Education Center, and for the (delayed) induction of Cheryl Baker, our newest Morning Star member!
Yours in Rotary, Jean
Cell 610-504-1455