Morning Star Rotary JUL 16, 2020 (Jul 13, 2020)

JUL 16, 2020 MSR ZOOM ELISSA GAROFALO

On Thursday July 16 at 7:30 am we will ZOOM with our speaker Elissa Garofalo, Executive Director Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Inc.

Elissa's presentation is called "Closing the Gaps: Connecting the D&L Trail, our Neighborhoods and Communities."

It is a great opportunity for members who could not come to meetings in person to reconnect with Rotary friends!

We encourage everyone to bring a friend. As a member you can simply forward the email from Val with the access information.

To provide additional cyber security to our weekly Zoom meetings, we will not send the ZOOM info in the bulletin. Please check your email for information from Club Secretary, Val Walk for access to this meeting.

Visitors are welcome and encouraged. For access information, please reach out to any MSR member. Be happy to get you on board!

Hope to see you Thursday!

Topic: Closing the Gaps!
Time: July 16, 2020 07:30 AM

JUL 9 CAROL FERGUSON, POLIOPLUS & VACCINES

We were very fortunate to hear from Carol Ferguson from the Pennsylvania Polio Survivors Network last Thursday. This is an amazing Grass Roots organization having a very positive impact in our state. They began with “the inspiration to provide a service that provides information that can “Network” Polio Survivors and their families. Their efforts evolved to focus on Vaccine Advocacy, becoming part of the solution working together for our children. The science clearly and conclusively shows that VACCINES WORK!!! This is extremely important when you recognize the World Health Organization lists “vaccination hesitancy” as one of the Top 10 Threats to Global Health.

The group has partnered with the CHOP – Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – Vaccine Education Center to bring information to our communities. Working with RI the program has expanded throughout Pennsylvania via Rotary Clubs and Districts.

Contact information for questions, please direct to papolionetwork@gmail.com.

Vaccine Information Card questions van go to ppsnvaccineinfo@gmail.com.

Most significantly, for survivors, caregivers and rotarians there is an unbelievable amount of information available on their website www.papolionetwork.org.

Given the current situation with Covid 19, the need for vaccinations is abundantly clear.

We all know Bill Nye, the Science Guy. On the website in the Vaccine area you will see a video from the recent Rotary International conference with Bill extolling the efficacy of vaccines and the need to expand their applications.

AUDREY RAFFERTY MEMORIAL GRANT

June 19, 2020

Rotary ARM Educational Grant

Dear Scholarship Donor,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your generosity in funding the Rotary ARM Educational Grant. As a mother of three children, I know how hard college can be. Not only do we have to worry about passing our classes, but also being able to pay for college and its expenses. I will be forever grateful and I am very honored to be the recipient of this award.

Currently, I am a freshman majoring in nursing, with a 4.0 GPA at Lehigh Carbon Community College. I am very thankful for receiving your thoughtful gift. Because of your grant, I was able to buy a computer and a printer that is necessary for me to continue my education, especially during this time with a pandemic when classes are remote.

Sincerely,

Tina from the Nurse Family Partnership wrote:

"The effort that the Rotary put into maximizing the dollars awarded to MV was so amazing! Not only did MV appreciate it, but all of here at NFP are so grateful for your involvement and ongoing support for our clients."

The spirit of our Audrey lives on and continues to do good in our communities.

MSR GROCERY GIFT CARD APPRECIATION

Dear Mr. Long,

On behalf of myself and the Lincoln community I'd like to extend a heartfelt, "Thank You", for the generous donation of gift cards you made to the Bethlehem Area School District. Seven of my families are benefitting from your benevolence! Times are difficult for many families and it's good to know there are people and organizations like you and yours that are willing to help in the time of need. Thanks again!

Sincerely,

Benita S. Draper

Principal

Lincoln Elementary School

Inspiring Lifelong Learners & Leaders One ~~Child~~ Person at a Time!

Good morning, Mr. Long and Ms. Walk.

I wanted to say thank you for the kind and generous donations to our BASD families. During this extraordinary time of uncertainty, the support of the local community leaders means so much to our schools and our families.

Thank you and be well.

Jennifer

Jennifer L Hilton

Principal

Farmersville Elementary School

Dear Rotary Club Members,

Thank you for the generous gift cards to our families. They appreciated this unexpected support during this trying time. It was a pleasure to surprise them with it!

Thank you,

Heather Bennett-Knerr

Principal Clearview Elementary

Thanks to all who generously donated in support of our Grocery Gift Card project! With wide spread support, we raised over $7,000!

ROTARY FACE MASKS!

Morning Star Rotary has ordered Rotary Face Masks in two designs, for sale to club members. One version was received in time for the club Kickout Tailgate last Thursday evening, and 20 were purchased!

Both styles are available for purchase at $7 each. (The club is covering tax and shipping.) Contact Jean Searfoss jsearfoss@cementmployers.com

In addition to keeping people safe, they are a great way to make Rotary more visible in the community.

Jul 16, 2020 7:30 AM

ELISSA GARAFALO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR

Aug 20, 2020 7:30 AM

DISTRICT GOVERNOR JANET KOLEPP

DISTRICT 7430 AND THE "NEW NORMS"

Sep 10, 2020 7:30 AM

CHRIS HOFFMAN

Pork Producer and 2019 America's Pig Farmer of the Year

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