Jan 22 Bethlehem Morning Star Bulletin (Jan 22, 2017) (Jan 22, 2017)

President's Message 1-20-17

Posted by Sharon Fontana on Jan 23, 2017

We had the opportunity to get to know more about one of our newest members, Audrey Rafferty. Audrey grew up in northwest New Jersey with her parents and 3 siblings.

When Audrey approached her Dad about her plans to be a PE Teacher her Dad told her to become a nurse. That launched Audrey’s exciting career.

Throughout the years Audrey worked in different areas of nursing in various positions from her first job as a Maternity Nurse to her last position as a

Community Health Nurse & Supervisor for the PA Department of Health.

Of all her shining achievements, it was clear that she is most proud of her 3 children. After her 3 children completed Moravian College, Audrey went back to complete her Bachelor Degree. She is currently attending Moravian Theological Seminary to pursue a Masters in Spiritual Direction.

I am pleased to welcome Audrey to Morning Star Rotary.

Reminders: Please email Cheryl Baker if you are interested in attending the retreat to work on the Strategic Plan. The date is 2/4 and the location is being finalized.

This week our program is Sponsorship Recognition.

Please be there to thank our sponsors for supporting MSR's 2016 5k/10k Race and Salute The Troops Concert.

Motivational Quote: Everybody can be great..because anybody can serve.

You don't have to have a college degree to serve.

You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve.

You only need a heart full of grace.

A soul generated by love.

Martin Luther King Jr.

President Sharon, Rotary Serving Humanity

ROTARY DISTRICT 7430 GALA CELEBRATION

Posted by Ron Searfoss on Jan 23, 2017

Rotary District 7430's Gala Committee for The Rotary Foundation's 100th anniversary has been busy planning an evening of dinner and dancing on

Saturday, March 11, 2017, from 6 -10 p.m. at the PineCrest Country Club, 101 Country Club Drive, Lansdale, PA

In order to raise money for The Rotary Foundation, PDG & Foundation Chair, Doug Cook is organizing a live and silent auction for the event.

Each club is asked to donate a themed basket with a value of $100 for the silent auction. From our Club, Morning Star Rotary, I am asking that we put together a themed basket, perhaps “A Morning Star Bethlehem” and include donations for items (gift certificates, tickets, Bethlehem-related items, Rotary events). We may have to purchase some items to round out our basket so if anyone would like to make a small donation toward the basket or you would like to donate or solicit an auction item, please see President Sharon, Foundation Chair Susan or myself.

I am asking this support as a Morning Star member and in my role as District Rotary Foundation Coordinator.

All donations and baskets must be received by our February 9^th meeting to ensure inclusion in the program booklet.

Registration for the event is now open through Eventbrite by clicking this LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rotary-foundation-centennial-district-7430-gala-tickets-31004943621

I’m hoping you will join Jean and I for a fun-filled evening of fellowship in celebration of 100 Years of our Rotary Foundation.

Thank you. Ron

Rotary Foundation Goal Status

Posted by Ron Searfoss on Jan 23, 2017

The Rotary Foundation Centennial Fundraising Goal

“Now is the time to enable our Foundation to serve humanity for centuries to come, by making sure it is financially strong and remains recognized internationally for its good work.”

– 2016-17 Trustee Chair Kalyan Banerjee

Celebrate the Foundation’s centennial by making a special contribution to help us reach our goal

To mark this historic year, we have set a goal of $300 million, including contributions to the Annual, Endowment, and PolioPlus funds.

By making a special centennial gift beyond what you normally contribute, you are helping to launch our Foundation into its second century of service.

And you’re empowering Rotary members to continue fighting disease, reducing poverty, providing clean water, promoting peace, and advancing economic development in communities all over the world.

Only contributions received between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2017 will count toward the goal.

Goal $300 million. Status mid January $177.7 million!

Make your gift to The Rotary Foundation

Give Now

MORNING STAR WEATHER POLICY

Posted by Ron Searfoss on Jan 12, 2016

IF the Bethlehem Area School District (BASD) CLOSES schools,

then the Morning Star Rotary meeting is CANCELLED.

If BASD just DELAYS school opening, our meeting will be HELD AS USUAL.

Welcome to our Club!

Service Above Self

Thursdays

7:10 am Meet and Greet

7:30 Meeting Starts

Moravian Village

526 Wood Street
(Across from the Post Office)
Bethlehem, PA 18018
United States

District Site

Venue Map

January 26, 2017

Meeting Set-up & Breakdown

Walk, Val

Greeter

Mrozinski, Joshua

Sergeant-at-Arms

Kolepp, Janet

$2/week

Hartzell, Tom

50/50

Invocation

Macri, Butch

Introductions

Searfoss, Jean

First Thursday: Membership and Marketing!

Artisan Wine Bar

Feb 02, 2017 5:30 PM

Board Meeting at Moravian Village

Feb 08, 2017 6:00 PM

MSR Dinner at Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering

Church of the Nativity

Feb 23, 2017

PETS (President Elect Training Seminar)

Feb 24, 2017 – Feb 25, 2017

Board Meeting at Moravian Village

Mar 08, 2017 6:00 PM

Dist. 7430 Rotary Foundation Century Gala Celebr.

Pine Crest Country Club

Mar 11, 2017

Outreach Food Project - Area 2 Clubs

Mar 11, 2017

MSR Dinner at Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering

Church of the Nativity

Mar 16, 2017

Jan 26, 2017

Pres. Sharon Fontana, Wayne Achey & Gary Hartney

Race Recognition & Salute The Troops

Feb 02, 2017

First Thursdays @ 5:30

Location to be announced

Feb 09, 2017

Brian Greene

Bike and Boat with the Wildlands Conservancy

Feb 16, 2017

NCC Garden Coordinator, Kelly R. Allen

The NCC East 40 Community Garden: Growing More Than Food

Feb 23, 2017

Cathy Heimsoth, Executive Director

We're being hosted by our speaker at Traditions of Hanover!

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