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National Diabetes Month: My Story
Dec 19, 2024
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Feb 20, 2025
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            "End Polio Now" 
               October 2024
Meetings & Events
TAKE A BREAK! No Meeting
Oct. 31, 2024
 
FIRST THIRSTDAY
Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellars
Nov. 07, 2024
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
 
SALUTE THE TROOPS CONCERT
Northeast Middle School BASD
Nov. 10, 2024
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Zoom
Nov. 13, 2024
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
 
Community Connections: LIVE/HYBRID MEETING
Flatiron Building - 5th Floor Community Room
Nov. 14, 2024
7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
 
What is Rotary? LIVE/HYBRID MEETING
Flatiron Building - 5th Floor Community Room
Nov. 21, 2024
7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
 
NO MEETING - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Nov. 28, 2024
 
FIRST THIRSTDAY
TBA
Dec. 05, 2024
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Zoom
Dec. 11, 2024
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
 
Community Connections: LIVE/HYBRID MEETING
Flatiron Building - 5th Floor Community Room
Dec. 12, 2024
7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
 
ANNUAL HOLIDAY MEETING
TBA
Dec. 19, 2024
7:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
 
NO CLUB MEETING - HOLIDAY BREAK
Dec. 26, 2024
 
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Janet Kolepp
October 1, 2008
16 years
 
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October 5, 2009
15 years
 
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN
TAKE A BREAK!
MONOCACY CREEK STREAM CLEANUP
Morning Star Rotarians, in partnership with the Monocacy Creek Watershed Association, participated on Sunday morning, October 27, 2024 in a Stream Cleanup along the historic Monocacy Creek.
 
                   Holly S., Tom K. Jean S. Rod & Sheila S.
              Missing from picture - Bruce W. and his son, Zach
NEXT WEEK'S MEETING
WORLD POLIO DAY/UN DAY
 
At our October 24th meeting, Dr. Bill Hunter, Morning Star Rotarian and Director of Fellowship Advising and UN Programs at Lehigh University, reminded our members that along with October 24th being World Polio Day, it was also the anniversary of the final ratification of the United Nations charter in 1945.  Rotary was instrumental in the founding of the United Nations and is one of two non-nations (Red Cross) that has a seat in the organization.
 
Read about Rotary's shared history with the United Nations.
 
 
 
CLASSIFICATION TALK
 
One of the recently inducted members of Morning Star Rotary, Dr. Bruce Whitehouse, Professor of Anthropology and Sociology at Lehigh University gave his "Classification Talk" at our October 24, 2024 meeting.  Bruce spoke about his education at Brown University, his time in the Peace Corp in Mali, his doctoral studies in Brazzaville in the Republic of the Congo, his family, and his ongoing research, his published books, and his teaching at Lehigh University.  We are thrilled to have Bruce as part of our Morning Star Rotary family.
 
  
SALUTE THE TROOPS TICKETS
     
 
 
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
 
During the past few weeks you should have received, either at our weekly meeting or through the mail, six (6) tickets for the “Salute the Troops” concert.  We strongly urge you to help support Morning Star Rotary by selling/purchasing the six tickets at $10.00 per ticket or by making a direct donation.
 
Thank you in advance for helping make our concert a successful fundraiser!
 
Download Ticket Information
 
Rod & Sheila Seifert
Concert Co-Chairs
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
2024 MSR COMMUNITY GRANT
We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity that could greatly benefit organizations within our community. The Bethlehem Morning Star Community Grant is now open for applications. This grant focuses on supporting initiatives in economic and community development and/or education.
 
Grant Details:
  • Purpose: To support projects that drive economic growth, community development, and educational advancement.
  • Application Process: Details are provided below. 
We encourage you to share this opportunity with any organization you may be aware of that aligns with these focus areas. This is a wonderful chance for them to secure funding for their impactful projects. 
 
Thank you for your continue dedication to our community. Together, we can help drive positive change and support those who are making a difference. 
 
Susan & Janet
 
Click Here to download 2024 Community Grant Application
 
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Bethlehem Morning Star Rotary is now accepting applications for our 2024 Community Grant. We will be awarding $10,000 to a charitable organization that focuses on enhancing economic and community development or supporting education. While all eligible projects will be considered, priority will be given to those that directly impact the Bethlehem community, as we are committed to making a meaningful difference in our local area.
 
Rotary is dedicated to improving lives and building a better world through a variety of initiatives. Our focus areas include protecting the environment, supporting education, fighting disease, promoting peace, fostering local economies, providing clean water and sanitation, and saving mothers and children. We believe that by addressing these global challenges, we can create lasting change and improve the well-being of people worldwide.
 
For more details about the grant, please refer to the attached document. Complete applications must be emailed or postmarked by Friday, November 1, 2024, and sent to:

Janet Kolepp
 
or by mail to:
Bethlehem Morning Star Rotary  
c/o Janet Kolepp  
4746 Cheryl Drive  
Bethlehem, PA 18017
 
If you have questions, please feel free to contact us!
 
Janet Kolepp
Grant Steward
484-241-1252
 
Susan Burnett 
Grants Committee Chair
484-226-5254   
burnetts@rcn.com