Rotarians and Friends, After careful consideration, Morning Star Rotary will temporarily return to Zoom for our morning meetings on January 20 and 27 at 7:30AM. We will additionally meet on Zoom for our First Thursday Happy Hour on February 3 at 5:30PM. This decision has been made after recommendation by COVID-19 Advisor, Dr. Michael Seidner and notice by District Governor Bob Hobaugh. The omicron variant has caused a spike in COVID infections that could last, according to international reports, another month or two before subsiding. Please read this important excerpt from DG Hobaugh's letter: "As many businesses, institutions, and schools are taking steps to limit in-person interaction, we recommend that Clubs consider virtual or hybrid meetings for the foreseeable future. No Rotarian should feel that he or she has been pressured to attend an in-person event. Club Presidents are to report any positive COVID- 19 tests of a Rotarian who has participated in the last 14 days in an in-person Rotary event. A Club announcement, tracing and testing should follow any positive test of a Club member in attendance." Thank you for your cooperation, Shawn Bariana Rotary Club of Bethlehem Morning Star Club President 2021-22 |