Nov 7 Bethlehem Morning Star Rotary Bulletin (Nov 07, 2016)

President's Message 11-07-16

Posted by Sharon Fontana on Nov 07, 2016

Our third "First Thursdays at 5:30" was held at Corked on Main Street, Bethlehem. Members again enjoyed fellowship. We hope to see more members and guests at our next First Thursdays on December 1.

Venue to be Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellars on W. Lehigh Street.

Please mark your calendars.

Mike Long has arranged for Morning Star Rotary to again take part in the Salvation Army’s Kettle Drive during the Holiday Season.

We are asking that Rotarians volunteer to ring the bell for one or two hours. Sign up sheets will be available at our meetings beginning on November 10^th.

We will be at the Moravian Book Shop from 10 am to 7 pm on Saturday November 26^th and at

Christkindlmarkt from 11 am to 8 pm Saturday December 3^rd.

Save the Date – Morning Star’s HOLIDAY PARTY will be held on Saturday, January 7^th at the home of our gracious hosts, Mike and Terry Long.

Our speaker this week will be David Venditta. He is the author of Tragedy at Chu Lai. David thought his cousin Nicky had been killed in combat in Viet Nam. He later discovered that his cousin was killed in a training accident. David's talk will focus on how so many people are affected each time an American soldier dies.

Motivational Quote of the week:

Note - please review your directory information, update! and notify Ron Searfoss of your completion. Thank you.

President Sharon, Rotary Serving Humanity

"Salute the Troops" Concert

Posted by Ron Searfoss on Nov 07, 2016

“Salute the Troops” Concert - Your Help is Still Needed!

We look forward to seeing you with family and friends at the Concert.

Concert chair Gary Hartney asks for your help to make this year's event a great success once again!

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. 13 at 3:00 pm

Where?

Northeast Middle School 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?

BUY (or sell) the TICKETS (or more!) which given to each member by chair Gary Hartney. Adult ticket price remains $10. (If you can't use yours, consider donating them for Victory House residents to attend.)
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 is available in downloads on our homepage. Hard copies are also available at club meetings.

Questions? Contact Gary Hartney glhartney@aol.com

We hope to see you there.

Thank you!

Ron

Viewing Weekly e-Bulletins SmartPhones & Tablets

Posted by Ron Searfoss on Nov 07, 2016

Some of us have wondered why we see only part of e-Bulletins we try to view in our smart phones or tablets.

In most cases this is because your phone or tablet's email client only downloads part of the code in the message --

giving you enough to see if you want to continue downloading the whole message (if it's something you want to read) -- or discarding it (if you don't).

Here's how to ensure you can see the entire e-Bulletin:

1. Scroll down to the very bottom of the email where you should find a link from your email client asking if you want to download the whole message. Click that link and the entire e-Bulletin should download to your phone.

2. If your email client doesn't cooperate -- and sometimes it doesn't, there is a link at the top of every e-Bulletin, that says "Having troubles viewing this email?" If you click there, it will open the internet browser in your phone or tablet and take you to the bulletin.

Great guidance provided courtesy of Al Philpotts (Club Webmaster Downtown Rotary Club).

Thank you Al!

JOINT THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON

Posted by Ron Searfoss on Nov 01, 2016

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Hosted by Rotary Club of Bethlehem

When: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 - WEDNESDAY!

11:30 am Sign In, Network and Fellowship

12:00 pm Thanksgiving Fare Buffet

12:30 pm Program – see below

Where: Moravian Village

Cost: $20 (includes $5 for Polio Plus)

Cash, or check payable to Rotary Club of Bethlehem

Speaker: Jan Musser-Geier

Outreach & Marketing Coordinator for the Salvation Army Foster Care & Adoption Services

Note: Morning Star Rotary will still conduct its regular meeting on Nov. 17

Nov 7 Weekly Foundation Thoughts

Posted by Ron Searfoss on Nov 07, 2016

The Endowment Fund

When reflecting on our personal estates and the legacy we want to leave, have we thought about how much we can afford to give away?

The late Rotary Foundation Trustee Louis Piconi shared these inspiring remarks: “Rotarians of today are leaving a legacy to the children of the world when we, Rotary,

join our world partners in the celebration of the certification of the eradication of polio from the world. More importantly, and I do mean more importantly, is the fact that

the Rotarians of today and tomorrow have the opportunity to leave their own legacy of ‘doing good in the world’ for future educational and humanitarian service programs.

Do we dare dream that Rotarians of today not only make it a habit of making an annual contribution each and every year, but leave a percentage of their estate or a one-time significant gift to The Rotary Foundation’s Endowment Fund?

This should be the dream, goal and reality of all Rotarians. We need just look and see and feel and touch the wonderful programs and projects we are continually completing that help the world know a more humane society and a more peaceful world.”

Logging In

Posted by Ron Searfoss on May 04, 2015

If you haven't logged in recently (or maybe ever?), here are step-by-step instructions ...

1. Go to www.morningstarrotary.org

2. Click Member Login (at top right)

3. If you don't know your Login Name or Password, click "New and existing users - Retrieve your password"

4. Fill in your last name and email address. ClubRunner will immediately email your Login Name and Password.

5. Note: the email address must match what ClubRunner has on file for you. If you can no longer access that email address, contact Jean Searfoss, Jeff Kicska or Ron Searfoss with your new address, and we will update it in ClubRunner for you.

After logging in, click on "Member Area" at the top right. Then look under "My ClubRunner" on the left side for a wide variety of club documents and information. Several Directory formats are available to print and/or download. To download member info in Word or pdf, the recommended line to click is eDirectory Report 2.0.

Welcome to our Club!

Service Above Self

Thursdays

7:10 am Meet and Greet

7:30 Meeting Starts

Moravian Village

526 Wood Street
(Across from the Post Office)
Bethlehem, PA 18018
United States

District Site

Venue Map

November 10 2016

Meeting Set-up & Breakdown

Aronson, Marianne

Greeter

Mrozinski, Joshua

Sergeant-at-Arms

Walk, Val

$2/week

Oesmann, John

50/50

Invocation

Kolepp, Tom

Introductions

Rafferty, Audrey

Oct 27, 2016

The Australian Perspective

Introduction by Janet Sipple

Nov 03, 2016

First Thursdays at 5:30

Corked, 515 Main Street

Nov 10, 2016

David Venditta

Author of Tragedy at Chu Lai

Nov 17, 2016

Sue Burnett

District Grant Nicaragua Trip with Engineers Without Borders

Nov 24, 2016

Happy Thanksgiving - No Meeting

Dec 01, 2016

First Thursdays @ 5:30

Location to be announced

Dec 08, 2016

Kevin Long

Representing PA for the Observance of the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor

Dec 15, 2016

Chief Mark DiLuzio

Law Enforcement: National Dialogue/Local Discussion

Dec 22, 2016

Christmas Program

Holiday Cheer with the Liberty High School A Cappella Choir led by Gayle Justice

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