For those of you who were at our May 30 meeting when Clan Mother Shelley DePaul spoke, I’d like to update you that I was able to attend “Homecoming: The Lenape Speak” at Northampton Community College on Saturday. Clan Mother Shelley and several Lenape speakers were able to share their culture with each other and those supporting them. Lenape from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Oklahoma and Canada were on hand. They spoke about their history, craft, horticulture, food sovereignty and justice, medicine and storytelling. This was the first time for this event, and it looks like they will repeat it next year. Summer is marching on, and I hope you are all staying cool. Musikfest is upon us, and we will be meeting for our First Thirstday on Bethlehem’s Southside at Seven Sirens Brewing Company. This should allow us to avoid the crowds usually seen this time of year around our usual First Thursday meet-up location. We’ll also be ordering for ourselves, so come out and enjoy the evening. A quick note that our Board of Directors meetings will start a half-hour earlier but remain on the second Wednesday of the month. We hold these meetings virtually and if you are interested in attending, please let me know. Celtic Fest is approaching and our 5k Celtic Classic run will be before the parade on Saturday September 28. Tom is also looking for someone to act as the lead on that day as he is unable to attend. Please talk to Tom Kolepp if you have any questions. Please note that our District Governor Katie Farrell will be with us August 22. Please come out and hear about the coming year of Rotary at the district level. Keep an eye on our schedule for upcoming speakers. Yours in Rotary, Rodney Conn, President |
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