Please join the Rotary Club of Bethlehem Morning Star this Thursday, February 22, 2024, for our Live/Hybrid Meeting. Our meet & greet starts at 7:15am with the regular meeting starting at 7:30am.
Our speakers will be Eileen Dunn and Ginny Wolkoff presenting an update of Real Estate in the Lehigh Valley.
You will have the option of joining us IN PERSON or via ZOOM. Please see Option details below:
IN PERSON LOCATION DETAILS:
The Flat Iron Building (5th floor)
301 Broadway, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Metered street parking is available on Broadway and on 4th Street. Meters begin at 8AM. Additional parking is available in the tenant parking lot along 4th & Wyandotte Streets and the Cathedral Church parking lot.
ZOOM Detail:
Topic: Bethlehem Morning Star Hybrid Meeting Time: Feb 22, 2024 07:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 857 4423 0490 Passcode: MSRotary One tap mobile +16465588656,,85744230490#,,,,*91891155# US (New York) +13017158592,,85744230490#,,,,*91891155# US (Washington DC)
Our speaker at our February 15, 20024 meeting was Erin Zebertavage, Downtown Manager of the Southside Arts District. Erin gave us an overview of the organization and highlighted their art installations, revitalization projects, and events.
“Located in the heart of Downtown Bethlehem, the Southside Arts District (SSAD) is a revitalization initiative of the Bethlehem Economic Development Corporation. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to improve the economic conditions for businesses and institutions located in the core business district of South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Formally organized in 2015 in partnership with Lehigh University and the Bethlehem Economic Development Corporation, the SouthSide Arts District follows the nationally recognized Main Street Four-Point Approach from the National Main Street Program, with volunteer based committees focused on the Organization, Promotion, Design and Economic Vitality of South Bethlehem.”
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these Rotarians from serving their community! MSR members serving dinner and providing showers on February 13, 2024 for the guests at Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering. Morning Star Rotary provides dinner at BES on three evenings during the winter months.
Morning Star Rotary is partnering with the Bethlehem Downtown Rotary Club to send one Bethlehem Area Vo-Tech School (BAVTS) student to the District Finals at the District Conference at Wind Creek in April. 4-5 students from BAVTS will compete at the Bethlehem Downtown club's luncheon on March 20, 2024 at Moravian Village beginning at 12:00 PM. Luncheon cost is $18, cash.
Morning Star Rotary is working at the Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering on three evenings during the 2024 winter months. We serve food, wash dishes, and monitor the showers for the guests at the shelter. The Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering is located at Christ Church UCC at 75 E Market Street, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018.
MSR at Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering
Approximately 4:30 - 9:00 PM
Monday, January 8, 2024 (Completed)
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 (Completed)
Thursday, March 14, 2024
**WE HAVE A FULL CREW SCHEDULED FOR THE REMAINING DATE AT BES!**
Thank you to the members who have volunteered for this project.
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