Morning Star October 18, 2018 (Oct 16, 2018)

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 10-16-18

At the September board meeting a group of past leadership, new Rotarians and current board members met to explore the opportunities & challenges MSR is facing in the midst of the changing Rotary world. Our conversation included understanding what qualities are found in leaders for our club.

The following is an excerpt from statement created as a result of this exploration:

A leader in MSR is someone who is adaptable, flexible, leads by example, is open minded and collaborative ........ We believe members "step up" to leadership when there is support and like the people they are leading, ............

Over the next few weeks a nominating committee will be working to put together a slate of officers & directors to lead our club. Our club has a history of great work in our community with committed leadership. If you are asked to "step-up" to leadership, please thoughtfully consider serving.

Yours in Rotary Service,

Plan-it Janet

(P.S. Due to current business constraints Josh Mrozinski is unable to continue to serve on the MSR board at this time. We are grateful for Josh's leadership contributions during the last year; specifically to the strategic plan and our fundraising sponsorship efforts. Thank you Josh!! I am pleased to announce that Gayle Justice has agreed to serve the remainder of Josh's term until 6/30/2019.)

COMING OUT DAY SPEAKER ADRIAN SHANKAR

We were honored last Thursday to hear from Adrian Shankar, Executive Director of Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center.

Adrian presented a very thorough talk on the continuing evolution of the LGBT Community and the progress, albeit slow, in achieving equality and acceptance in the overall community.

Recently, Governor Tom Wolf appointed Adrian as a Commissioner on the Pennsylvania Commission on LGBTQ Affairs.

TOM "MERCURY" KOLEPP GREAT PURPLE PINKIE

Thank you Tom Kolepp for representing Morning Star Rotary at the Purple Pinkie/Race to Zero with sponsorships of over $400 to TRF PolioPlus fund.

He took 3rd place in his age group. Here with D7450 DGN Kevin.

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DRINKING WITH THE PRESIDENTS

Mark Will-Weber

Mark is a former senior editor for Runner's World Magazine and author of "The Quotable Runner" during that time period. More recently, Will-Weber has explored the quirky subject of what happens when history and alcohol collide--resulting in "Mint Juleps with Teddy Roosevelt: The Complete History of Presidential Drinking" (2014) and "Muskets & Applejack: Spirits, Soldiers and the Civil War" (2017). Both books were published by Regnery History, Washington, D.C.

Mark is a distance runner and coach who has run numerous Morning Star Rotary Celticfest 5k races!

Please join us on Thursday October 18 for Mark Will-Weber and Drinking With The Presidents!

MSR 4 ACES 50/50 NEW TOTAL $77

MSR ACTIVITIES

PLAN TO BE THE INSPIRATION

UPDATE YOUR CALENDARS - GET REGISTERED - GET ENGAGED!

Oct 19 Sipple Lecture Global Public Health with Michael McGovern, Chair of Polio Plus Committee - Rotary International. Central Moravian Church 3 - 5 pm Friday.

Oct 19 WHY ZERO MATTERS Dinner - special speaker Michael McGovern, Chair of Polio Plus Committee - Rotary International. District 7430 EVENT to be held at the Hotel Bethlehem. 6-9 pm. Please register early!

Oct 20 Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) training at DeSales University in Center Valley, PA. DEADLINE TO REGISTER FRIDAY OCTOBER 12^th.

Nov 07 Area 2 Clubs Membership & Retention Rudy's Restaruant 7 - 9 pm

Nov 10 Rotary District 7430 Foundation Seminar Montgomery County Community College 7:30 am to 1:30 pm EST

Nov 14 Lehigh Valley Rotary Clubs Thanksgiving Luncheon Moravian Village 11:30 - 1:30 pm Lehigh Valley Community Foundation 50th Anniversary

Nov 18 Salute The Troops Concert Northeast Middle School 3 - 7 pm

In addition please watch your bulletins for key programs on The Rotary Foundation, community services and events.

SALUTE THE TROOPS CONCERT NOV 18

Posted by Jean Searfoss on Oct 16, 2018

“Salute the Troops” Concert

REMINDER Sponsors, Advertisers, etc. DUE by Nov. 1st!!!

Who? The Allentown Band will entertain Rotarians, friends, family, veterans, students and the general public

What? An excellent concert by the oldest municipal band in the country, featuring patriotic and related songs.

When? Sunday, Nov. 18 at 3:00 pm

Where? Northeast Middle School’s new Auditorium

1170 Fernwood St., Bethlehem

(Parking very close, and easy access)

Why? To benefit Victory House of the Lehigh Valley and other Morning Star Rotary charities. Many of those served by Victory House are Veterans.

How can you help?

Be or find a Sponsor - ad in the concert program book.
Become a Patron (listing in the concert program book) or recognize an active or veteran member of the Armed Services with an “In Honor Of” listing. (Get the form at meetings, or from Downloads on the club home page.)
Buy (or sell) the 6 tickets (or more!) which will be given to each member by chair Gary Hartney. Adult ticket price remains $10, and a special Student rate of $5 is offered to encourage attendance.
Post concert flyers in grocery stores and anywhere else potential concert-goers might see them!
Help the day of the concert with taking tickets, ushering, etc.
Enjoy the concert with family and friends!

The flyer plus the form for Sponsors/Patrons/"In Honor Of" listings are available in downloads on our homepage, and they were emailed to all members for easy access. Hard copies are also available at club meetings.

Questions? Contact Gayle Justice gljustice55@gmail.com or 610-597-8846

Thank you!

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