Due to our weekly Thursday morning meeting catering deadlines, it is necessary to make a decision concerning any changes to either meet as usual (live/hybrid), or to switch to virtual only by 9:00 PM on Tuesday. These decisions will be done based on best available weather forecasts.
Please check your emails and the Morning Star Rotary website (morningstarrotary.org) on Wednesdays when inclement weather is forecast for Thursday mornings.
Thank you for understanding as we try to be fair to all concerned during bad weather.
Our Bethlehem Morning Star Rotary meeting on March 6, 2025 will be a First "Thirstday"/Happy Hour meeting starting at 5:30pm.
LOCATION:
Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellars
55 W. Lehigh Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Join us for a networking-focused event. Attendees will enjoy a variety of drinks, with some opting to order food while others simply mingle over their beverages. It’s a great way to connect in a relaxed atmosphere!
Please come and enjoy some warm Rotary fellowship.Food and drink will be available for purchase.
Morning Star Rotary President, Rodney Conn, welcomes former member, Cheryl Baker, and presented her with her new membership badge at our February 27, 2025 meeting. Welcome Back Cheryl! We are happy that you have returned to Morning Star Rotary!
Sandra Bieber, Manager of Operations and Community Development for Discover Lehigh Valley was our guest speaker, via Zoom, at our February 27, 2025 meeting. Sandra introduced us to the Lehigh Valley Ambassador Program which is a free community with exclusive perks, deals, and experiences. "A Lehigh Valley Ambassador is a person who loves and cares about the Lehigh Valley and how it is represented. An ambassador is a true advocate for our region." Sandra explained the steps to sign-up as a LV Ambassador and enroll in the full Lehigh Valley Ambassador Course. She encouraged everyone to take advantage of everything the program has to offer.
A FREE community with exclusive perks, deals, and experiences.
ANYONE can become a Lehigh Valley Ambassador.
A Lehigh Valley Ambassador (LVA) is someone who loves and cares about Lehigh Valley and how it’s represented. LVAs are lifelong learners who make an effort to learn
about our region, events, activities, and attractions in and around Lehigh Valley. An LVA visits sites throughout Lehigh Valley and attends events that celebrate
the people, places, and things that make our region so unique and worth visiting.
By joining our community, LVAs become experts in showcasing our beautiful region to visitors and locals alike. This creates a ripple effect that bolsters the region's
tourism efforts and fosters a sense of community pride. Through the Lehigh Valley Ambassador Program, you will get plugged into Discover Lehigh Valley’s network and
receive exclusive perks, deals, and experiences. Want to take your Ambassador knowledge to the next level?
You can complete our full Lehigh Valley Ambassador course at any time.
Enjoy these great savings and deals exclusively offered to Lehigh Valley Ambassadors. When visiting the below businesses, show your digital membership card,
certification or completion email and you will receive your special offer.
Lehigh Valley hotels, attractions, restaurants, and more offer affordable deals that will keep you coming back for more!
Hello all….I thought club members might be interested in this documentary about the “….unraveling of America’s community connections." Central Moravian Church’s Mental Health Team is sponsoring this showing at the Frank Banko Cinema on Monday, March 10th at 7:00 PM. The attached blurb from Central’s weekly bulletin is attached, including the link to obtain free tickets. Feel free to share this with those you think might be interested in the topic.
For decades bowling leagues, civic organizations, clubs, and churches have experienced declining membership. In 2000, author Robert Putnam addressed this concern in his famed book Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community. The reality is little has changed.
In a new documentary Join or Die, Putnam traces the half-century story of the unraveling of America’s community connections. Notable appearances include former U.S. Surgeons General Vivek Murthy, Pete Buttigieg, and Harvard economist Raj Chetty. The film also features emerging community groups like Odd Fellows, Bowl Portland, and Red Bike & Green. Central Moravian Church, through the efforts of its Mental Health Team and funding from the Prime Fund, is delighted to sponsor a free showing of Join or Die on Monday, March 10th, at 7 p.m. Tickets can be obtained by visiting the ArtsQuest website below and clicking on “Free Tickets.”
Social isolation is a real and present danger to our national discourse. Join or Die diagnoses the problem and offers thoughtful solutions. Come out and join us.
Morning Star Rotary is working at the Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering on three evenings during the 2025 winter months. We will serve food, wash dishes, and monitor the showers for the guests at the shelter. The Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering is located at Christ Church UCC at 75 E Market Street, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018.
The BES Director of Volunteers indicated that the link can be used to create an account if someone is a new volunteer, or sign up for an evening (or multiple) if you already have an account.
After signing in or registering as a new volunteer, click the "View Opportunities" button which will open the BES calendar. On the calendar you can find our 3 nights, January 27th, February 24th and March 25th. Click on the openings on those days and enter your information.
**Message form Jane A. Meckes, Nazareth Rotary, District 7430 STEM-YEA Committee
Hi Everyone. Our district committee is busy planning for the upcoming STEMYEA program at Kutztown University. I am on the committee and in charge of gathering materials. I have created two ways that Rotarians in our District can help provide items that are needed. First is an "Amazon Wish List" if you would like to purchase materials that we need. Any items purchased would be sent directly to me. Second is a recycled material list. You can help us out at no cost to you! All you have to do is save the materials on the list and bring them to a meeting or event anytime. I already have a bin started for the items I have been collecting.
Anything that you could provide would be gratefully appreciated.
Message from Rod Seifert: Donated recycled items can be given to me at any upcoming meeting. I will be happy to deliver them to Jane at the District Conference.
A Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is planned for you on Saturday, March 22, at DeSales University Center, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA. The sessions will start at 8:00 a.m. and run through 2:30 p.m.
Here's your chance to learn more about Rotary from trained facilitators and fellow Rotarians!
Get ready for an interactive learning experience as we offer parts I, II, III, and Graduate courses.
For only $125 or $50 for Rotaractors, you'll gain invaluable knowledge and skills to benefit your Rotary service. To encourage your club to attend, the club with the highest attendance will be recognized at the event, and each person will receive a gift.
To register for RLI, please visit our website, https://rlinea.org/ and register for our district event on Saturday, March 22, at DeSales.
Rotary President-elect Mário César Martins de Camargo revealed the 2025-2026 presidential message, Unite for Good on February10, 2025. "Rotary members are #PeopleOfAction. We don't wait for change to happen; we make it happen. And what do people of action do? We unite for good."
Join Rotary members from Districts 7390, 7410, 7430, and 7490 to Unwrap the Magic at our Multi-District Conference! This inspiring event will celebrate Rotary’s dedication to peacebuilding and address critical issues such as poverty, discrimination, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and the unequal distribution of resources. Our program and speakers will explore how we can make a lasting impact together.
Conference Registration Click Here for the full conference or the Saturday-only option. Hershey Lodge Hotel Reservation Click Here or call the Reservation office at 855-729-3108. Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities while visiting Hershey, PA—the sweetest place on earth!
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Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is planned for you on Saturday, March 22, at DeSales University Center, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA. The sessions will start at 8:00 a.m. and run through 2:30 p.m.
