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President's Message 1-22-18
I read Easton Mayor Sal Panto's post on facebook this morning with a lot of interest - he was sharing his remarks he made on Saturday at a presentation about the new  DaVinci Science Center in Easton. We are so lucky to be able to have the opportunity to have a front row seat for the latest news directly from the Center's Executive Director, Lin Erickson herself this Thursday! 
 
Last week's meeting wasn't quite so much a club assembly meeting as it was a chance for us all to catch up a little bit; we were able to present, and vote on, our slate of officers for next year. We had VERY special guests - fresh from their recent return to the United States, we were graced by the entire Shnaydruk family! Alex gave us an update, and it was wonderful to see Iryna and Victoria
 
We talked a bit about new members, and some upcoming opportunities for them - one coming up this Saturday, courtesy of Susan Burnett and the Foundation committee to offer a better understanding of how the Rotary Foundation works. We would also like to have our new members put together their own service project, specifically so that they can get to know each other better. 
 
If anyone has an idea for what could be done, offer it up! I'm sure there are plenty of projects from which our community could benefit.
 
We're closing in on our goal for coats for the kids at Thomas Jefferson - we're at $425; we need to raise $175 more to get to our goal. If you'd like to help get us there, here is the link:
 
Next Monday is our Emergency Sheltering project - don't forget to reach out to Ginny Wolkoff if you can help! We still could use a few people to help with cleanup once the meal is done 
 
See you all Thursday! 
 
Service Above Self. Making A Difference.
President Cheryl, Making A Difference
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Morning Star Election Results
At our Thursday January 18th Club Assembly the following were approved:
 
Slate of Officers and Directors for the Rotary Year 2018-2019
President – Janet Kolepp
President Elect – Ron Helmuth
Vice President – Open
Past President – Cheryl Baker
Secretary – Val Walk
Treasurer – Jean Searfoss
 
Directors 2017-2019
Stephen Kazar
Lynn Millet
Josh Mrozinski
 
Directors 2018-2020
Shawn Deiter
John Oesmann
Open
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering
     Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering Volunteer Night
Ginny Wolkoff has stepped up to head the Morning Star effort. The first event is January 29, 2018. We need a few more volunteers to support this project.
Please contact Ginny (610-533-8930) as soon as possible to become fully engaged in helping make this a success. Thank you.
  
Volunteers to serve dinner are still needed. Please contact Ginny and Make A Difference!
 
 
OUTREACH FOOD PROJECT SAVE THE DATE!!!
SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY MARCH 10 -  OUTREACH FOOD PROJECT
 
Please save the date for our Second Outreach Food Project. 
 
In March of 2017, all 5 Area 2 Rotary Clubs came together in a collective effort at Moravian College to package 20,000 meals for the food insecure people of our communities.
 
For this year we have raised the bar - we have successfully achieved a matching District Grant for $5,000 allowing us a total of $10,000. We will be able to provide 40,000 meals to help in our communities.
Each Rotary Club receives a proportionate share of meals which they then determine how the meals are distributed throughout their club communities.
 
Save the date because we will need many hands - both Rotary and family, friends, colleagues, all ages welcome, to accomplish this project.
 
This is a truly HANDS-ON PROJECT we always hear Rotarians asking for. The 5 Area 2 Clubs include Bethlehem Downtown, Bethlehem Morning Star, Easton, Nazareth and Saucon/Center Valley.
 
More information will be forthcoming including how you can be a part of this Make A Difference Project to help our communities.
 
Thank you.
 
CAMP NEIDIG STUDENT REFERRALS
Student referrals for Camp Neidig WANTED!!!
 
As many of our members already know, each year our club sponsors four high school juniors to participate in the four day leadership development program which is our district's Camp Neidig event.  Rotary District 7430 welcomes you to Camp Neidig, celebrating its 69th year of inspiring tomorrow's leaders in 2018! Preparations are under way for Camp Neidig 2018. Before starting this year's recruitment process in our Bethlehem area high schools, we would like to extend this sponsorship opportunity to interested sons and daughters of our club members.
 
Camp Neidig is a well-established youth development program dating back to 1950, and annually serves approximately 150 students from 80 high schools in our southeastern Pennsylvania region of district 7430.  The program begins on Friday, June 15, and concludes on Monday, June 18.  
 
For more information, please visit www.campneidig.com or feel free to contact Rick Morrissey at rpmorrissey16@yahoo.com for a direct contact for students or parents with questions in reference to applying for Camp Neidig. Tour our site to see what makes this camp one of the best leadership experiences for high school students in Eastern Pennsylvania!
2018-19: BE THE INSPIRATION
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.

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Welcome to our Club!
Bethlehem Morning Star
Service Above Self
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Thursdays

7:10 am Meet and Greet

7:30 Meeting Starts
Moravian Village

opposite the Post Office

526 Wood Street
1st Thursdays: 5:30 to 7 pm

Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellar

55 W. Lehigh Street
Bethlehem, PA  18018
United States

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Meeting Responsibilities
Jan 25, 2018
 
Meetings Set-up & Breakdown
Searfoss, Jean
 
Greeter
Dunn, Eileen
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
Kazar, Stephen
 
$2/week
Uhl, Chuck
 
50/50
Oesmann, John
 
Invocation
Long, Mike
 
Introductions
Roberts, Ellen
 
Upcoming Events
Bethlehem Emergency Shelter Volunteer Night
Jan 29, 2018
 
BOARD MEETING
Moravian Village
Feb 14, 2018
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
OUTREACH FOOD PROJECT AREA 2
Moravian College Hauper Union
Mar 10, 2018
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
 
Speakers
Jan 25, 2018
Exec Director Lin Erickson
Feb 01, 2018
Artisan Wine & Cheese Bar
Feb 08, 2018
Classification Talks
Feb 15, 2018
Feb 22, 2018
PA Gaming Control Board
Mar 01, 2018
Artisan Wine & Cheese Bar
Mar 15, 2018
Classification Talks
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