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President's Message 12-11-18
Not to Miss!!
 
In 2019 our club will celebrate it's 30th Anniversary - 30 years of making a difference in our community.  Nearly $500,000 has been donated to our local & global projects during that time.
 
But what does the future hold?  Where is the most need?  Where do you want your efforts as a Morning Star Rotarian to have impact?  
 
As part of the 2018-2019 strategic planning process the club leadership highlighted the need to better understand both the community needs and the club member's interest. 
At this week's meeting our Foundation & Grants Committee has a special program scheduled. The Lehigh Valley Community Foundation, under the direction of CEO Bernie Story, commissioned a Reflections Paper focused on LVCF’ 50th Anniversary Spark Grants and the Continuing Needs in the Lehigh Valley. Christopher Borick, Ph.D., LVCF Lotter Fellow and Director | Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion, completed the study. Following a brief introduction by Bernie Story, Dr. Borick will present the results of the most pressing needs that might be addressed by government, civic groups, and non-profits.
Please plan on attending - this is a meeting not to miss. (P. S. To give Dr. Borick maximum meeting time, we will not be holding a 50/50 drawing nor Happy $s.)
 
Yours in Rotary Service,
Plan-it Janet
 
"Rotary Connects the World!"
 
 
 
SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING
Morning Star Rotary was very successful with the Annual Salvation Army Bell Ringing event December 8 at Christkindlmarkt raising nearly $1,300 from 10 to 4 pm!
We will be at the Moravian Book Shop from 10 to 6 pm on the 15th. Pray for good weather and lots of happy holiday shoppers.
Steve Bajan sent a link to show the level of enthusiasm we can bring to our efforts. (Click on and be patient.)     Image result for salvation army bell ringing
 
All slots are registered for December 15 at the Moravian Book Shop.
 
Thank you. Your support of this club event is greatly appreciated.
MORNING STAR HOLIDAY MEETING 12-20-18
Greetings,
 
On Thursday, December 20 Morning Star Rotary will host our annual Holiday Meeting and Sing-a-long at Moravian Village, 526 Wood Street, Bethlehem.  We would be honored to have D7430 Area 2 Rotarians join us on this festive occasion. 
 
Please join us for fellowship at 7:15am.  Breakfast will be served at 7:30am followed by music from the Liberty High School Acapella Choir and Rotarian Rick Santee on the accordion.   Cost is $10.00. 
 
Wishing you & yours a wonderful holiday season 🎄  Santa heard a rumor a certain Tom Mohr will be there with the famous Fish Tie!
 
Janet Kolepp
President
Morning Star Rotary
 

"Rotary Connects the World!"

PURPLE PINKIE RESULTS
Purple Pinkie Race to Zero Final Results - THANK YOU
 
Dear Janet,
 
We would like to thank the Bethlehem Morning Star Rotary club for participating in the Purple Pinkie Race to Zero event again this year.  This year, we set a new record and raised over $38,500 for Polio Plus!   We had 33 clubs sponsor the 2 races and 171 Rotarians made sponsorship donations.
 
Your club will be credited with the following contributions:
 
Club Sponsorship                             $1500
Share of Events Proceeds                 $522
Individual Rotarian Donations       $290
 
Total                                                    $2312 
 
Thanks again.  Your club's contributions really make a difference in Doing Good in the World!
 
Yours in Rotary,
Herb Klotz
District 7430 Governor Elect 2018-19
 
MSR CELTIC CLASSIC RACE UPDATE
Santa & Ms Claus lent their support to the Whitehall Rotary Club 2nd Annual Jingle Bell Run on December 1st.
 
 
After what we heard at the Jingle Bell run, from knowledgeable 'run organizers', MSR’s Celtic Classic 5K did fantastic!
Reports indicated nearly all runs around the Lehigh Valley were down 50% or more from the prior year
We eliminated the 10K this year, and so would expect registrations to decline from 2017.
The committee spent about $90 promoting our event at other races via Pretzel City (TK’s company printed the materials for free, thank you!), and paid $90 for Facebook ads. 
 
Overall our race registration income was down a little, but by less than 6%. Compared with participation in other races this fall being down 40-50% (per Emmaus Run In, via people at the Jingle Bell run), that’s a major success!
 
We wish to extend a hearty well done to our MSR race committee for a fine effort and exceptional when viewed in light of the other event experiences in the Valley this year.
MORNING STAR ROTARY 2019-20 SLATE OF OFFICERS
On behalf of the Nominating Committee and myself as Chair, the slate of officers for the Rotary year 2019-20 are submitted as follows:
 
  • President - Ron Helmuth
  • President Elect - John Oesmann
  • Past President - Janet Kolepp
  • Secretary - Val Walk
  • Treasurer - Jean Searfoss
  • Directors (Year 2)
    • Shawn Deiter 
    • Rick Morrissey
    • Jim Santanasto (filling John Oesmann's term)
  • Directors (Year 1)
    • Lynn Milet
    • Gayle Justice
    • Stan Vasiliadis
The official vote will take place at the club meeting on January 3, 2019.
 
Thank you.
 Mike Long
 

"Rotary Connects the World!"

 
MSR 4 ACES 50/50  NEW TOTAL $177
MORNING STAR WEATHER POLICY

IF the Bethlehem Area School District (BASDCLOSES schools,

then the Morning Star Rotary meeting is CANCELLED.

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

Meeting Responsibilities
Meetings Set-up & Breakdown
Searfoss, Jean
 
Greeter
Kolepp, Tom
 
$2/week
Conn, Sarabel
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
Conn, Rodney
 
Invocation
Helmuth, Ron
 
50/50
Oesmann, John
 
Introductions
Macri, Butch
 
Dec 20, 2018
 
Upcoming Events
SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING
Dec 08, 2018 10:00 AM –
Dec 15, 2018 6:00 PM
 
NO MEETING DEC 27 - HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Dec 27, 2018
 
Annual Morning Star Rotary Holiday Party
Jan 05, 2019 5:30 PM
 
Speakers
Dec 13, 2018 7:30 AM
LVCF's Reflections Paper
Dec 20, 2018 7:30 AM
Annual Christmas Program
Dec 27, 2018
Holiday Vacation
Jan 03, 2019 7:30 AM
Shelter Box
Jan 24, 2019
International Institute for Restorative Justice
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