President Oesmann announced that at the September 9, 2020 Board meeting, a motion was approved to provide up to a $500 match of funds to support the needs of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. The school needs includes classroom supplies, protective equipment, and help for food insecure families. It was suggested members contribute money they would normally have used for a month's worth of meeting attendance or just as a donation to support this effort.

Send your checks payable to Morning Star Rotary to  Treasurer Jean Searfoss 1409 Bogie Avenue Wescosville, PA 18106; or press the DONATE button on the website for credit cards and designate TJ ELEMENTARY.

 

We should easily exceed $1,000 which will be very helpful to the students at TJE! Thank you all for your support.

 

 

John Oesmann

MSR President

 

 

 

Due to changes in the Bethlehem Health Dept, the Flu Vaccine clinic will not be offered this year.  Please make arrangements to receive this vaccine at your health care provider office, area pharmacies, or other approved locations.

The Flu vaccine should be obtained before Nov 1.

 

Keep in mind that the COVID-19 pandemic will be continuing creating a double whammy flu/virus season.  BEWARE…wear a mask (correctly), hand washing, practice social distancing, and avoid crowds. Maintain a healthy lifestyle.  Personal and public health is your responsibility!

 

 

 

Janet A. Sipple, RN, EdD

 

Mr. Hoffman is the 2019 America's Pig Farmer of the Year. On behalf of the Pork Board Speakers Bureau he presented via ZOOM at our meeting on Thursday, September 10.

 

 

 

A first-generation farmer, Chris began his career working for companies that manage pig farms across the state. He liked the prospect of the freedom a family business offers and the farming lifestyle. He now owns a 250-acre farm which raises pigs and broilers. He serves as a Vice President of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau  and is a Trustee for Penn State University. He was selected as the 2019 America's Pig Farmer of the Year, which represents farmers nationwide. 

 

About a third of their production is distributed to grocery stores, with another 42% to meat packers, i.e., Hatfield and Leidy's and 25% is exported internationally.

Being very focused on health, technology has been a key element in raising productivity. 

When Covid-19 hit, they had to adjust schedules to a variety of split shifts. Quite a challenge with a 24/7 operating facility.

 

Mark extolled the nutritional virtues of pork tenderloin, a great source of lean protein. "Eat everything but the squeal!"

 

Click Lazy Hog Farm for a brief video of the family owned and operated business working hard to feed the world. Link to website: http://lazyhog@lazyhogfarm.com

 

Via a separate emails you received some relevant documents from Chris which you will find quite useful in bettering your understanding of pork nutrition and a variety of recipes.

 

 

JUST a reminder - see the following link CLUBRUNNER MOBILE APP for a short video on the free phone app and all the information readily available to you right on your phone! Makes that little cell phone a very valuable tool for a gazillion of your Rotary needs! Enjoy! Give a yell if any questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To all you golfers, here is a great opportunity to support one of our favorite organizations.

Revised date is October 5, 2020!

Brochure information with Golf Outing Details, Sponsorship Opportunities and Golfer/Sponsor Registration can be found on the download documents section on our web homepage.

 

 

 

Your participation and support will be greatly appreciated and vital in these trying times.