On April 28th, John Oesmann had the distinct pleasure of introducing his ‘favorite younger daughter', Kelsey, to Morning Star Rotary. Kelsey is an Architectural Designer working in Arlington Virginia. She has recently passed all seven of her final licensing exams, and is a Summa Cum Laude Honors Scholar graduate of Virginia Tech’s School of Architecture and Design. She is also a Triathlete and completed her first Marathon last fall.
Kelsey was here to tell us all about how she is combining her leadership qualities, her passion for affordable housing and her desire to continually rise up and stretch her physical limits by undertaking the Bike & Build challenge over the next ten weeks.
Through service-oriented cycling trips, Bike & Build benefits affordable housing and empowers young adults for a lifetime of service and civic engagement. Participants must raise at least $4,500 for cross-country routes. The proceeds are used to fund affordable housing projects across the country executed by young adults. The programs gain media attention around the affordable housing problem, empowering riders to make larger contributions in addressing the needs of their communities.
“I believe stable, affordable housing is the key to so many social issues, from education and employment to healthcare and hunger. I believe that we need to raise the standards of living – both in where we live and how we live. I believe that good design can change lives, communities, and our world, and it starts with decent, affordable homes where people can thrive.”
You can get involved. Follow Kelsey on her adventure …
Follow: @koesmann and #CUS16
Locally: advocate & volunteer
We hope Kelsey will visit us after her adventure to give us an update on the experience. Bike On!
In addition, Bernie Gardiner and John Oesmann were graduated from Red Badge to Blue Badge - congratulations and thank you!
A Special Thank YOU to all the Mothers for all the blessings you have been in our lives. We love you and hold you forever in our hearts.
Our Taste of Tuscany Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser is THIS Friday!
We anticipate an outstanding show of community support once again. There are openings and needs for Rotary support personnel.
Please, if you have not already signed-up, do so and help out for an hour or so.
You will even have time to enjoy a wonderful dinner and the special ‘Macri sauce!’
Special thanks to all the Morning Star Rotarians who assembled at the ranch in Nazareth Saturday and executed a complete refresh on the outdoor riding ring. The group did a tidy job of stripping down the metal rails and applying a nice coat of brick red paint. Additional thanks to Megan and Caroline Hunter, daughters of MSR Bill Hunter, for contributing their time and efforts to help others. Thank you to everyone. Given the size and scope of the operation, there will be opportunities for more service projects at Equi~librium in the future.
On behalf of incoming District Governor Linda Young and as your Morning Star President, I strongly encourage you to attend the 2016 Rotary 7430 District Training Assembly on Saturday, May 14, at the DeSales University Center, 2755 Station Ave, Center Valley, PA 18034 from 7:45-1:45 PM. From 2:00-4:00 PM an optional session will be held for those clubs/individuals who want to become Rotary district "grant certified."
All club officers, committee chairs, and other interested Rotarians will benefit from attend this Training event.
There will be special sessions on The Rotary Foundation/Centennial Celebration and Membership, plus Special Interest Breakout sessions. In addition, our Youth Exchange will provide us with a Parade of Flags, our Four Way Test Champion will give the winning speech, and Past Rotary International Director, Mike Colasurdo will be talking to us about The True Meaning of Rotary Service.
It will be an AMAZING day of Rotary Learning and Friendship!
Registration closes Sunday, May 8, so please register as soon as possible.
Note: Morning Star Rotary will reimburse you for the registration fee. President Ron
Hope to see you there!
Please join us this Thursday, May 5th when MSR’s Ellen Roberts will introduce Jamie Rzeszowski & Betty Gayley from Meals on Wheels.
They will discuss how Meals on Wheels is impacting the lives of the many homebound seniors or adults with disabilities that it delivers nutritious meals to in the Lehigh Valley.
See you there.
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