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MAR 1, 2022 PRESIDENT SHAWN
Dear Rotarians,
 
This week will be one for the record books! Rotary International has officially accepted our application for the Saucon-Center Valley Club to merge with Bethlehem Morning Star. It is a great honor and privilege to introduce our newest members. 
 
Glenn Baumer
Lee Ann Baumer
Robert Bennett
Ron Castner
Gary DeFulvio
Wendy Ellsworth
Sean Fitzpatrick
Justin Hartrum
Donna Holton
Ray Holton
Linda Mayger
Matthew McBride
Melinda Stitt
Debbie Thomas
Jennifer Wendling
 
It is also a great pleasure to welcome Elleni Pippis into our Club! Her membership has been officially accepted. With Elleni as our new edition, we have 68 active members!
 
We are meeting live at 5:30PM on Thursday, March 3 at The Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellars located at 55 W. Lehigh Street in Bethlehem for First Thursday Happy Hour. If any of our new members are able to attend, we would love to get to know you better! 
 
Save the Date!
Keep Saturday, April 30 on the calendar for a District-wide Day of Service. Our Club is partnering with the Monocacy Creek Watershed Association to clean up the trails around Illick's Mill and Burnside Plantation. More information to follow at a later date.
Thank you.

Yours in Rotary,
 
Shawn Bariana 
 
FEB 24, 2022 MICHELE KOTT, CHIEF OF POLICE
CITY OF BETHLEHEM CHIEF OF POLICE
 
Bethlehem Police Department (Zoom)
 
Michele Kott
Chief of Police
 
Chief Kott is the first female police chief in Bethlehem. Her career path followed from DeSales University through Patrol, Investigator and Detective Lieutenant to Chief.  A strong believer in leading from the front, shoe moved her family to Bethlehem to become even more engaged in the community. Utilizing a blended strategy, the Chief has brought a holistic approach to law enforcement to enhance the overall culture.
 
Continual focus has been directed to Community Initiatives including see (BPD Community Initiatives)
 
K9 BEAN - a 2 year old German Shorthaired Pointer specializing in explosives detection, tracking lost individuals & community engagement - see Bean's picture - not your expected police K9!
 
CITIZENS' POLICE ACADEMY - designed to give community members an opportunity to learn more about their PD; engage officers and community members in meaningful dialogue 
 
JR POLICE ACADEMY - program designed to show BASD middle school students what its like to be a police officer - class instruction, demonstrations & hands on experiences
 
HANDLE WITH CARE PROGRAM -  a way for Law Enforcement Officers to send a brief notice to a child's school when that child has been identified at the scene of a traumatic event - handle with care!
 
OPIOID PANDEMIC - program to help individuals dealing with addictions by connecting them to a treatment provider - PAIR & HOST programs.
 
Chief Kott seeks to evolve the strategy where the police are actually viewed a "COMMUNITY HELPERS!"
 
Thank you to the Chief and all members of this community resource!
 
 
 
 
FEB 21, 2022 WENDY ELLSWORTH DOLL PROJECT
At a previous meeting, Wendy Ellsworth was asked to share her fundraising doll project. This link & info can be shared.

https://handsheartdollproject.com/
 
Thank you Wendy!
 
Upcoming Events
MSR BOARD MEETING
Mar 09, 2022 6:00 PM
 
MAR 14, 2022 BETHLEHEM EMERGENCY SHELTER
Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering
Mar 14, 2022
4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
MSR BOARD MEETING
Apr 13, 2022 6:00 PM
 
DISTRICT CONFERENCE 2022 HERSHEY LODGE
Apr 21, 2022 – Apr 24, 2022
 
APR 30, 2022 DAY OF SERVICE
Apr 30, 2022
 
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Speakers
Mar 03, 2022 5:30 PM
Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellars
Mar 10, 2022 7:30 AM
Arch Klumpf Society (Zoom)
Mar 17, 2022 7:30 AM
Center for Humanistic Change (Live)
Mar 24, 2022
The Fund to Benefit Children and Youth
Mar 31, 2022
"Supporting Healthy Streams and Riparian Habitats"
Apr 07, 2022
Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellars
Apr 21, 2022
"Rotary Day of Service-Focus on the Environment" 4/30/22
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Links
Rotary Links
Rotary District 7430
Rotary International
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