Morning Star Rotary Dec 02, 2020 (Dec 02, 2020)

DEC 3 FIRST THURSDAY !

With the increasing cases of COVID, MSR officers felt it prudent to cancel the plans for an "in person" meeting this Thursday evening.

We will however, have our regular First Thursday meeting via ZOOM, December 3rd, at 5:30 pm.

PLEASE NOTE: See link below. The password has been embedded in the link so you should not have to enter it.

Topic: First Thursday - December 3rd -Morning Star Rotary

Time: Dec 3, 2020 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84385069334?pwd=YitNTFdnaFQrbEpWT3RMSUhSYWVGZz09

Meeting ID: 843 8506 9334

Password: 1stThu2021

NOV 19 SHARON BROWN CLASSIFICATION

Sharon Brown has had a long term career in higher education primarily focused on inclusion, equity and diversity. From the College of New Jersey to Lehigh University, Moravian College and Moravian Seminary she is a leader in institutional diversity and inclusion.

Sharon grew up in a neighborhood experiencing a great deal of community love.

In 1986 she was the Assistant Dean of Student Support at Lehigh University, one of three black women in the Lehigh administration at that time.

Sharon had many historical experiences during the civil rights movement. As an undergraduate and throughout her career she has experienced first hand all forms of prejudice.

As a woman of color she continues as a courageous warrior and a very strong advocate for inclusion, equity and diversity for all people.

As Rotarians we must show we care! We pride ourselves on the Four Way Test as our guiding principles. Walk the walk!

UPDATE THE ROTARY FOUNDATION

November was Rotary Foundation Month. Diane Donaher, District 7430 Area 2 Foundation Coordinator, presented an overview of the Rotary Foundation. The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world.

Diane Donaher gave a great overview of The Rotary Foundation(TRF)-November's Rotary area of focus. She outlined the history of TRF starting out with a $26.50 endowment by Arch Klumph in 1917 which set in motion a powerful force that has transformed millions of lives around the globe. TRF is not for profit supported by our voluntary contributions which turns those gifts into service projects throughout the world. TRF makes judicious use of the gifts with 100% financial performance metrics and has continuously received the highest-four star rating-from Charity Navigator.

The Rotary Foundation has had 6 areas of focus:

1. Building Peace & Conflict Resolution

2. Disease Prevention & Treatment

3. Maternal & Child Health

4. Community & Economic Development

5. Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

6. Basic Education & Literacy

And a new area of focus:

7. Supporting the Environment!

There are three funds: 1. Annual Fund (primary) 2. Endowment Fund 3. Polio Plus. The efforts of TRF can be found from Bethlehem to Mumbai, India and beyond. Individual Rotarian Recognition can start as a sustaining member at $100 each year. A Paul Harris Fellow is achieved at $1000, and multiple Paul Harris Fellows up to level 9. Please consider making your yearly contribution now or starting on the path as a sustaining member.

Please contact Tom Hartzell or President John with questions or requests for more information. You can make your contribution directly to RI online or you can mail your contribution to Tom before December 15, 2020 for a 2020 tax deduction.