MORNING STAR ROTARY BULLETIN - JANUARY 30, 2025 (Jan. 27, 2025)

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WEEK OF

January 30, 2025

MSR Weather Policy

MORNING MEETINGS ONLY

If the Bethlehem Area School District (BASD) CLOSES schools, then the Morning Star Rotary meeting will be held ZOOM only, not In-person.

If BASD just DELAYS school opening, our meeting will be HELD AS USUAL (Zoom & In-person), unless notification e-mailed for a Zoom format for all.

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Check online: BASDSCHOOLS.ORG/WEATHER or WFMZ.COM/WEATHER/STORMCENTER

Based on BASD assessments, a decision to delay the start of school or to close school is made by 5 AM!

Feb 13, 2025

Bethlehem Morning Star Rotary Green Team

Lehigh University Connections

Feb 20, 2025

Celebrating New Members

Their Story: "Classification Talks"

Feb 27, 2025

Sandra Beiber

Lehigh Valley Ambassador Program

Mar 13, 2025

The Bach Choir of Bethlehem

Cheryl Dungan, Development Director & Dr Christopher Jackson, Artistic Director/Conductor

Mar 19, 2025

4-Way Speech Contest

Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School

Apr 10, 2025

Scott Slingerland

CAT–Coalition for Appropriate Transportation

Apr 17, 2025

EARTH DAY - Let's plant some trees!

The Green Team

Apr 24, 2025 7:15 AM

Traditions of Hanover

Rotary on the road!

May 08, 2025

Fred Rooney

Changing the World: One Fullbright Experience at a time!

May 15, 2025

The Rotary Learning Center

Spotlighting the fantastic resources available in The Rotary Learning Center!

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FIRST THIRSTDAY
Flying Pig Tavern & Tap
Feb. 06, 2025 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Community Connections LIVE/HYBRID MEETING
Flatiron Building - 5th Floor Community Room
Feb. 13, 2025 7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

What is Rotary? LIVE/HYBRID MEETING
Flatiron Building - 5th Floor Community Room
Feb. 20, 2025 7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

BETHLEHEM EMERGENCY SHELTERING
Christ Church UCC
Feb. 24, 2025 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Community Connections LIVE/HYBRID MEETING
Flatiron Building - 5th Floor Community Room
Feb. 27, 2025 7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

FIRST THIRSTDAY
TBA
Mar. 06, 2025 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

ROTARY FOUNDATION "SPRING FLING"
William Penn Inn
Mar. 08, 2025

Community Connections LIVE/HYBRID MEETING
Flatiron Building - 5th Floor Community Room
Mar. 13, 2025 7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

"FOUR-WAY TEST" SPEECH CONTEST
Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School
Mar. 19, 2025 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

NO MEETING!
Joint Meeting - Bethlehem Rotary Club & 4 Way Test Speech Contest March 19, 2025
Mar. 20, 2025

REGIONAL "FOUR-WAY TEST" SPEECH CONTEST

Mar. 22, 2025

ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
DeSales University
Mar. 22, 2025 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

BETHLEHEM EMERGENCY SHELTERING
Christ Church UCC
Mar. 25, 2025 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Community Connections LIVE/HYBRID MEETING
Flatiron Building - 5th Floor Community Room
Mar. 27, 2025 7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

DISTRICT 7430 CONFERENCE
Hershey Lodge
Apr. 04, 2025 – Apr. 06, 2025

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January 2025 Rotary Magazine

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District 7430

January Newsletter

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January Monthly Message

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Zone 28 & 30 Newsletter

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"End Polio Now"

December 2024

President

Rodney Conn

President Elect

Rodney Conn

Treasurer

Jean Searfoss

Secretary

Val Walk

Immediate Past President

Betty Isaacs

Director

Jennifer Cunningham

Director

Tom Hartzell

Director

Robin C. Metzler

Director

Enid Jackson

Director

Holly Sachdev

Director

Ginny Wolkoff

Sergeant-at-Arms

Robin C. Metzler

Webmaster/Meeting Technology/Bulletin Editor

Rod Seifert

Hybrid Meeting Coordinator

Janet Kolepp

Hybrid Meeting Coordinator

Shawn Bariana

Meeting Speaker Coordinator

Janet Kolepp

Meeting Speaker Coordinator

Shawn Bariana

Meeting/Catering Coordinator

Sheila Seifert

Grants - Local/Global

Susan Burnett

Rotary Foundation

Tom Hartzell

Membership

Betty Isaacs

Public Image

Shawn Bariana

Youth Services

Jennifer Cunningham

Rotoplast

Susan Burnett

Join Date

Dino Cantelmi

February 17, 2017

8 years

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TAKE A BREAK!

"WHAT'S NEXT" PRISON TO COMMUNITY REENTRY

Dr. Joseph Roy, former superintendent of the Bethlehem Area School District, was our guest speaker at our January 23, 2025 meeting where he shared his experiences volunteering at the Northampton County Prison since his retirement. He has created a discussion group to assist inmates prepare for reentry into society. Dr. Roy indicated that the prison's minimum security unit, where he is working, has limited resources and services for inmates, many of whom are in for parole or probation violations, drug and alcohol DUI charges and are awaiting adjudication of their cases. He highlighted the challenges inmates faced in maintaining communication with the outside world and accessing information about available resources. Dr. Roy emphasized the importance of inmates being productive while incarcerated to improve their chances upon release. He discussed the challenges faced by defendants in the criminal justice system, particularly those who are unable to bail out at arraignment, noting that 65% of defendants are unable to bail out, and the cost of bail can be prohibitive.

Dr. Roy shared his experiences and observations from working in the minimum security prison unit. He noted the unique culture among the inmates, who despite being strangers, worked effectively together and supported each other. They were willing to participate in discussions, reflecting on their lives and challenges. Dr. Roy emphasized the challenges facing the inmates for reentry into the community after being incarcerated, as lives were disrupted and inmates had to start anew. 80% of criminal cases are settled prior to trial, and the average number of days for a case resolution is 90 to 180. He emphasized the high recidivism rate of 65% and the difficulties faced by defendants in accessing resources such as cell phones, email, and housing upon release. Dr. Roy stated that the criminal justice system can be a vicious cycle, with defendants unable to escape the costs and restrictions imposed upon them.

CLICK HERE to see Dr. Roy's presentation.

MORNING STAR ROTARY AT BES

ROTARIANS AT WORK...serving our community! MSR members serving dinner and providing showers on January 27, 2025 for the guests at Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering. Morning Star Rotary volunteers at BES on three evenings during the winter months.

FIRST THIRSTDAY

BETHLEHEM EMERGENCY SHELTERING

Morning Star Rotary is working at the Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering on three evenings during the 2025 winter months. We will serve food, wash dishes, and monitor the showers for the guests at the shelter. The Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering is located at Christ Church UCC at 75 E Market Street, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018.

MSR at Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering

Approximately 4:30 - 9:00 PM

Monday, January 27, 2025 (Completed)

Monday, February 24, 2025

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Volunteer Registration Information

Click Here to sign up for volunteering at BES.

The BES Director of Volunteers indicated that the link can be used to create an account if someone is a new volunteer, or sign up for an evening (or multiple) if you already have an account.

After signing in or registering as a new volunteer, click the "View Opportunities" button which will open the BES calendar. On the calendar you can find our 3 nights, January 27th, February 24th and March 25th. Click on the openings on those days and enter your information.

Contact Justin Strasser for more information.

ROTARY FOUNDATION "SPRING FLING"

Saturday, March 8, 2025

5:30 pm-8:30 PM

William Penn Inn

1017 DeKalb Pike

Gwynedd, PA 19436

Come for Foundation Support, fellowship, fun, and maybe some surprises…

Happy hour, hot and cold appetizers, hot station buffet

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

4 WAY SPEECH CONTEST

ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

DATE: March 22, 2025

TIME: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

LOCATION: DeSales University

Gambet Hall

2755 Station Avenue

Center Valley, PA 18034

Registration: https://www.rlinea.org/

Morning Star Rotary will reimburse any member attending RLI.

2025 DISTRICT CONFERENCE

Join Rotary members from Districts 7390, 7410, 7430, and 7490 to unwrap the magic at our Multi-District Conference! This inspiring event will celebrate Rotary’s dedication to peacebuilding and address critical issues such as poverty, discrimination, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and the unequal distribution of resources. Our program and speakers will explore how we can make a lasting impact together.

Do not miss out on special holiday pricing of $ 350 if you register by December 31, 2024. Conference Registration Click Here for the full conference or the Saturday-only option. Hershey Lodge Hotel Reservation Click Here or call the Reservation office at 855-729-3108. Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities while visiting Hershey, PA—the sweetest place on earth!

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION