Despite the weather, our volunteers and runners braved the damp conditions for a successful Celtic Classic 5K Race. 109 runners completed the new course along the "Showing of the Tartan" Parade route onto Sand Island.
Thank you to all our sponsors, runners, and volunteers!
At our September 26, 2024 meeting, MSR Foundation Chair Tom Hartzell presented Holly Sachdev with her PH+1 pin recognizing her ongoing support of the Rotary Foundation.
At our September 26, 2024 club meeting, Jessica Entwhistle, Director of the Refugee Community Center in Allentown spoke to our members about the work of her organization. View her presentation Here.
The Refugee Community Center functions as a safe space for new refugee and asylum neighbors to find hospitality, connection and friendship. Our work focuses on adult ESOL education, intentional children’s programming, advocacy and hospitality.
"Our mission is to welcome refugees who are living in the Lehigh Valley; extending hospitality and friendship as we build community together."
Once again Bethlehem Morning Star is partnering with the Monocacy Creek Watershed Association for their annual Fall Stream Clean-up on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 9-11:30 AM. The meet-up location is at the parking lot across the street from the Grist Mill, 100 Illick’s Mill Road.
Join us for the Rotary District 7430 "Race to Zero - Let's End Polio." This is a family-friendly event! We have a chip-timed 5k Run, a 5k Walk, and a 1-mile Fun Run/Walk. The race begins at Simmons Elementary School in Horsham and runs along the Horsham Powerline Trail. The race will take place rain or shine. We also offer a virtual option (no race shirt) to complete a distance of your choice and help support this cause.
The annual Janet A, Sipple Lectureship is being held this year on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 5:00 pm in Foy Concert Hall at Moravian University. This year the lectureship is entitled "Leading at Every Level: Authentic Leadership to Create Outcomes."
Morning Star Rotary will once again support this event. Tickets will be provided to anyone who wishes to attend. Dr. Sipple had been an active and revered member of our club for many years. Please feel free to show your support.