Posted by Sharon Fontana on Jul 05, 2016

Since June 30 was both my final program as Program Chair and my first program as President, I will call this program “Presidents Choice”. Our own resident wine expert, Tom Bailey introduced our speaker Bob Hale, President of the Northampton Chapter of the American Wine Society to speak on “The World of Wine”.

Bob opened his presentation with Rule 1: "Only you know what you like." He offered great tips on how to extend the life of your wine by pumping out the air and sealing the bottle and that red wines should be finished in 2 days from opening the bottle. He suggested that when visiting the wine regions you should look for the wineries that produce the wines you like and inquire about tours or barrel tastings. The Lehigh Valley Wine Trail has many great wineries to visit. He recommended Central Wine Merchants and WTSO.com as great places to purchase good wines. Bob and his wife will be offering Wine and Food courses at Northampton Community College on Nov. 3^rd & 10^th.

This Week’s Meeting

This Thursday, our President Elect and Program Chair Kristian Schafer will lead a discussion on suggestions for programs in the year ahead.

Please think of interesting topics and people and let’s assist Kristian in organizing programs that are educational, interesting and inspiring.

Hope you had a Happy 4^th!!!

Pres. Sharon

Weekly Meetings for Race

Posted by Wayne Achey on Jun 28, 2016

As preparations for our 2016 Rotary Celtic Classic 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run on September 24 get into full swing, the committee will be meeting weekly before the regular club meeting. Members of the Race Committee, plus anyone interested in helping with preparations, are invited to join us at 7 am each Thursday morning at Moravian Village. Hope to see you there!

KICKOUT PARTY THIS SATURDAY!!!

Posted by Kristian Schafer on Jul 05, 2016

Please join us starting at 2:00 PM

At the home of Kristian Schafer & Family

2334 Coventry Court, Emmaus, PA, 18049 (near Limeport)

If you didn't sign up at last week's meeting, please RSVP to Kristian Schafer <theincredibledad@hotmail.com> or Sharon Fontana msrsfontana@gmail.com

(But if you don't RSVP and find you can attend, please come anyway!)

Directions can be provided if needed. Start time is 2 pm, ending time is open :-)

The club will provide burgers & dogs, soft drinks, beer and cake.

Please bring an appetizer or side dish ... and your swim suits if you'd like!

Kids are welcome, nanas are welcome, the more the merrier!

... and if the weather cooperates, we can do an evening bonfire as well topped off with some homemade s'mores!

ROTARY SERVING HUMANITY - 2016-17 RI THEME

Posted by Ron Searfoss on Jul 05, 2016

Presidential Theme

2016-17: Rotary Serving Humanity

RI President John F. Germ chose Rotary Serving Humanity as his theme for 2016-17. Noting Rotary’s unique ability to bring together committed professionals to achieve remarkable goals, Germ believes that “now is the time to capitalize on our success: as we complete the eradication of polio, and catapult Rotary forward to be an even greater force for good in the world.”

Dues are (Past) Due

Posted by Jean Searfoss on Jul 05, 2016

Morning Star Rotary Secretary Val Walk emailed the club 2016-17 Dues Notice on June 2, and the dues were due on June 30. (Either $200 for the full year, or $100 for a half year; optional donation to The Rotary Foundation.)

Thanks to members who have already paid! If you have not yet done so, please give or mail your check to new Treasurer Jean Searfoss, or mail it to her at 1409 Bogie Ave., Wescosville, PA 18106. Alternative: you can pay with a credit card via a link on our website - under Site Pages on the left side of our home page, click Pay Dues Online Here. Note: A small fee is added to cover the processing costs we are charged.

If you need another copy of the notice, please contact jsearfoss@cementemployers.com. Your prompt cooperation will reduce the follow-up time needed, and be much appreciated. Please be "fair to all concerned" - we need to pay Rotary International soon. Thanks!

Club Information

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

Meeting Set-up & Breakdown

Weber, William

Greeter

Bender, Dieter

Sergeant-at-Arms

Wolkoff, Ginny

$2/week

Gardiner, Bernie

50/50

Aronson, Marianne

Invocation

Kolepp, Tom

Introductions

Paul, Joan Lardner

Strike Out Hunger at Phila. Phillies

Citizens Bank Park

Aug 16, 2016

Jun 30, 2016
Bob Hale
World of Wine

Jul 07, 2016
Club Assembly - Kristian Schafer
Discuss Meeting Program Ideas for the Year

Jul 14, 2016
Camp Neidig Committee & Campers
Our Experiences at Camp Neidig

Jul 21, 2016
Pres. Sharon Fontana
Morning Star Rotary Plans for 2016-17

Jul 28, 2016
To Be Determined
Mini "Re-Classification" Talks

Aug 11, 2016
District Governor Linda Young
District Governor Visit - Morning Star Rotary

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