Nov 14 Morning Star Bulletin (Nov 14, 2017)

THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION NOVEMBER 15 MORAVIAN VILLAGE

Posted by Ron Searfoss on Nov 14, 2017

TOMORROW, we will have a combined Thanksgiving Celebration with other Rotary clubs at Moravian Village.

Sign-in begins at 11:30 am and the cost is $20 per person. There is an excellent menu with Soups and Salads, multiple Entrees,

numerous Sides and "Sweet Endings" - a fabulous array of Cakes & Pies and a Make Your Own Sundae Bar!

Speakers will be Eric Ruth and Meagan Grega, co-founders of the Kellyn Foundation.

The topic will be healthy eating and healthy lifestyles for youth.

THIS CELEBRATION MEETING IS OUR “NOVEMBER ROADSHOW” and replaces the regular Thursday meeting this week.

REMINDER – NO MORNING STAR ROTARY MEETING NOVEMBER 16!

MSR Salvation Army Bell Ringing 12-2 & 9

Posted by Ron Searfoss on Nov 14, 2017

Morning Star Rotary again will take part in the Salvation Army’s Kettle Drive during the Holiday Season.

We are asking that Rotarians volunteer to ring the bell for one or two hours.

The latest Sign up sheets will be included on a separate email - so that you may help with this Community Service project.

There are a few spots available. Please step up and help make this another really successful event.

Note – your little furry dog friends are welcome to lend their support too!

We will be at the Moravian Book Shop from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday December 2nd

and at Christkindlmarkt from 10 am to 8 pm Saturday December 9th.

Questions, contact Ron Searfoss or Mike Long.

Thank you!

To a Brighter Future

Posted by Ron Searfoss on Nov 14, 2017

Our speaker last week was Jack Pfunder, President & CEO of MRC – Manufacturers Resource Center. The topic "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" This is a student video contest for middle school students with the purpose to help build a strong pipeline of talent by giving students a new perspective on exciting STEM career opportunities that exist at area manufacturing companies.

These annual video contests excite students across Pennsylvania to explore cool manufacturing careers and produce profiles of companies. Each contest features an online vote for its Viewers' Choice Award.

The program is dedicated to changing perceptions and attitudes about advanced manufacturing careers in the Keystone State. This past year 123 middle school teams participated statewide, more than 3,300 attended award ceremonies, and more than 500,000 online votes were cast.

The video contests are run by Manufacturing Resource Center, where Jack is President and CEO.

https://www.mrcpa.org/staff/jack-pfunder-executive-directorceo/

Link to view actual presentations: https://youtu.be/PxOrylLYQ5E These are done by middle school students throughout the Commonwealth. The future is looking bright!

SALUTE THE TROOPS CONCERT

Posted by Jean Searfoss on Nov 14, 2017

“Salute the Troops” Concert

The Concert was a wonderful success. The auditorium was filled with fans of all ages coming to enjoy another great presentation.

Above is our President-Elect Janet Kolepp extolling the virtues of Rotary during the break.

If you look closer down in front of Janet, you will see Ron Spier, a member of the Lehigh Valley Men's Chorale and soon to be one of our newest Morning Star Rotarians.

Great event! Thanks to all for your participation and support.