Yesterday we "passed the gavel" to our new president, Jennifer. It is with gratitude that I write you all today for your support over the past two years. This club truly demonstrates Service Above Self in all that it does and is what supported me throughout this time. I was honored to see so many past presidents who came out to honor and support not just me, but also Jennifer. I also thank all the board members for their service and support.
Over the past year, Morning Star Rotary continued to be mission driven by serving the least among us by supporting Victory House and Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering. We also maintained focus on youth and education through offering scholarships, sponsoring students to Camp Neidig and STEM-YEA Camp, as well as sponsoring a Four-Way Test Contest. The exploration of hosting an Interact Club has begun with good promise for the future. We continue our work at the Kivutini Primary School in Machakos, Kenya with a global grant concentrating on water and sanitation facilities. Our local Community Grant was awarded to New Bethany to help with local food insecurity issues. I wish to thank all who continue to support these missions with your time, talent and treasure.
Our weekly meetings continue to see great speakers who provide us a perspective of the needs of the community and opportunities to consider as a club and individuals. Our First Thirstdays meetings are a great opportunity to socialize and invite prospective members to get to know us. And I hope you are all enjoying Fifth Thursday mornings to sleep in, go for a walk or a bike ride, or just relax.
And in all this, we continue to support Rotary Foundation and PolioPlus.
Well done and thank you!
Rodney Conn
Past President 2024-2026