This past week, President Cheryl asked me to lead the meeting in her absence. To further the work of our strategic plan and committees; we broke into "Areas of Focus." These areas had emerged as goals during the planning process back in February. Each Area of Focus group was given a question relating to that specific area and asked to brainstorm ideas.
Here is an outline of the results by area:
+Engaged Members (Brainstorm ideas about how to move a new member into an engaged members?)
+Community Involvement (Included in this area is Community Grants, Foundation and Youth Involvement).
What are we NOT seeing/finding as a way to connect with our community?
+Impactful Projects (Brainstorm ideas of a new fundraiser)
+Community Awareness (What "avenue" of public awareness has not been explored by Morning Star Rotary?)
The results from these conversations are being compiled and will be further communicated to the board and club in the coming weeks. These "focus groups" are emerging as a way to work together on our strategic plan.
Thanks to all that participated sharing their ideas and insights.
REMINDER Sponsors, Advertisers, etc. DUE by Oct. 26!!!
Who? The Allentown Band will entertain Rotarians, friends, family, veterans, students and the general public
What? An excellent concert by the oldest municipal band in the country, featuring patriotic and related songs.
When? Sunday, Nov. 12 at 3:00 pm
Where? Northeast Middle School’s new Auditorium
1170 Fernwood St., Bethlehem
(Parking very close, and easy access)
Why? To benefit Victory House of the Lehigh Valley and other Morning Star Rotary charities. Many of those served by Victory House are Veterans.
How can you help?
Be or find a Sponsor - ad in the concert program book.
Become a Patron (listing in the concert program book) or recognize an active or veteran member of the Armed Services with an “In Honor Of” listing. (Get the form at meetings, or from Downloads on the club home page.)
Buy (or sell) the 6 tickets (or more!) which will be given to each member by chair Gary Hartney. Adult ticket price remains $10, and a special Student rate of $5 is offered to encourage attendance.
Post concert flyers in grocery stores and anywhere else potential concert-goers might see them!
Help the day of the concert with taking tickets, ushering, etc.
Enjoy the concert with family and friends!
The flyer plus the form for Sponsors/Patrons/"In Honor Of" listings are available in downloads on our homepage, and they were emailed to all members for easy access. Hard copies are also available at club meetings.
Thomas Jefferson elementary school has become a Morning Star "adopted " grantee.
More Volunteers are still needed. Come on out, enjoy fellowship as we start a great community project!
Good Afternoon Everyone,
Thank you all for volunteering your time this Saturday to assist in the Thomas Jefferson clean-up day. This is just a reminder that we will begin at 9:00 a.m. I will be arriving at 8:30 to make sure a table is set up for all breakfast items.
The school wrote up a request for Home Depot and were given:
2 brooms, 1 rake, a pack of lawn bags and a pack of multi purpose gloves
I know some of you agreed to bring leaf blowers and rakes, which would be great! Please bring any items you have that may assist in the work. I will be picking up the paint, brushes and additional bags.
When I went to the school last week, we decided to hold off on re-painting the map of the U.S. (for time purposes) and thought we may plan a second cleanup/paint day in the spring. We will still be painting hop-scotch, four squares and new kickball bases.
Below is the list of breakfast items for which each person has signed up to bring. If something has changed, please let me know so I can fill in where needed.
Lynn & Jean- muffins
Wayne & Karen- bagels & cream cheese
Dee- coffee
Shawn- juice
Ellen- half & half
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. If not, I will see everyone on Saturday! :-)
Who Should Attend:Anyone looking to fund a project with a grant, club Presidents, Presidents-elect, Foundation Chairs, Those who support the Foundation, District Leaders, Those who want to support the Foundation and anyone wondering if they should support the Foundation.
What to Expect:
Education about The Rotary Foundation, Annual Fund, Polio, District or Global Grants, Peace Centers and Scholars, Rotarian Action Groups, Major Donors and Endowment Fund, plus Grant Management Training.
Key Notes Speakers - Julia Phelps Trustee of The Rotary Foundation, John Nanni - Rotarian from Middeltown DE and Polio Survivor, David Forward - Rotarian from Medford NJ author of 100 Years of Service, 100 Years of Doing Good In The World and A String of Pearls (Inspiring Stories of Peace Scholars).
This year's Seminar is being held jointly with District 7450 so we are expecting 150 Rotarians and plenty of chances to share information about The Rotary Foundation and Rotary.
Cost and What You Get:$35 plus a modest processing fee. This includes the continental breakfast, boxed lunch, key note speakers, three sets of breakout sessions and grant management training.
We will start promptly at 8:15 am and end following lunch at 1:15 pm. Grant Management Training begins at 1:15 and ends at 3:15.
The District Foundation Committee is dedicated to providing our District with knowledge needed to maximize the use of The Rotary Foundation and support for The Rotary Foundation. This event and your attendance are critical to achieving that goal.
Just a note of special thanks to Dr. Janet "Fluzy" Sipple and the Bethlehem Health Bureau for conducting a vaccination clinic during our meeting last Thursday!
Hopefully those inoculated will have another measure of protection during the "forecasted cold, snowy winter!"
As usual, Janet was in full regalia for the occasion!
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