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JUL 20, 2023 CLUB MIXER
Please join the Rotary Club of Bethlehem Morning Star this Thursday, July20th for our Live/Hybrid Meeting. Our meet & greet starts at 7:15am with the regular meeting starting at 7:30am.
 
We will be holding a Club "mixer" in which members can ask questions and interact with Committee Chairs concerning committee responsibilities/opportunities and participation.
 
You will have the option of joining us IN PERSON or via ZOOM. Please see Option details below:
 
IN PERSON LOCATION DETAILS:
 
The Flat Iron Building (5th floor)
301 Broadway, Bethlehem, PA 18015
 
Metered street parking is available on Broadway and on 4th Street.  Meters begin at 8AM.  Additional parking is available in the tenant parking lot along 4th & Wyandotte Streets and the Cathedral Church parking lot.
 
ZOOM Detail:
 
Topic: Bethlehem Morning Star Club Mixer Planning Meeting
Time: July 20, 2023 07:15 AM EDT
       
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85744230490?pwd=Rll0UUd2YmpEbkJmcE5udGZ6Y3ljZz09
 
JUL 13, 2023 PRESIDENT ISAACS MSR 2023-24 PLANS
President Isaacs presented Morning Star plans, (budget, activities and projects) for guiding us in our efforts to Create Hope in the World for 2023-24. President Betty addressed our upcoming community projects and the need for all around engagement - including the exciting new Celtic Classic 10K Race/Walk - starts at the front of the Celtic Parade! 
Plans are to have an Area 2 event in the spring with local beer and wine vendors in support of all clubs. We are planning a global grant roadshow headed by the Women of Action team and a Green Team roadshow spreading the word on what we can each do for the environment. Further efforts will focus on our recurring fundraisers. 
 
Betty wrapped up with the video of RI President Gordon McInally giving his inaugural address from Australia at the international convention in June, 
 
JUL 10, 2023 THANK YOU FROM PRESIDENT ROD
Fellow MSR Rotarians:
 
I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you individually and collectively for your contribution to a fantastic 2022-2023 year for the Morning Star Rotary Club for 2022-2023.  Because of your team efforts, we were able to accomplish so much serving our community and the world through our service projects locally in addition to our district and global grant projects.  We had a stellar year fundraising for our local projects and charitable beneficiaries along with our members record contributions to the Rotary Foundation to support our club’s and RI’s efforts throughout the world.  Our successes this past year were truly the result of our members working together to meet our goals.
 
It was a privilege and honor to serve as your president this past year.  Thank you to my fellow officers and the members of the Board of Directors for their support and work on behalf of the club.  Along with all the members who stepped up to chair and serve at our various fundraisers and on committees, they ensured that Morning Star Rotary had an incredible year. 
 
Best wishes to President Betty, her leadership team, and all MSR members for another amazing year for Morning Star Rotary.
Also, thank you for a very enjoyable “Kick-Out” party this past Friday.  Special thanks to Rodney and Sarabel Conn for hosting and for all your kind comments. 
I am proud to be a Morning Star Rotarian!
 
Yours in Rotary,
Rod
 
RODNEY L. SEIFERT
Past President, 2022-2023
Bethlehem Morning Star Rotary Club
Rotary International
District 7430
 
(201) 723-1882
 
JUN 29, 2023 Kenya Grants and Next Trip Updates - Looking for Volunteers
Good Afternoon MSR!
I hope that everyone is enjoying a safe and happy holiday weekend.
 
I wanted to update everyone about our two Kenyan grants and invite anyone who is interested to consider coming with us on our next Kenyan working adventure!
 
Our District Grant - The Machakos School Revitalization School Grant has received final approval from RI. We expect to receive District Grant funds in August and the project will move forward that month as there is a school holiday.
 
Our Maternal and Child Global Grant has completed all the fine print and the funds have been released to the Isiolo Club. That project will be ongoing for many months and we will provide updates. 
 
Both projects are expected to have additional phases, funded by Rotarians and/or other interested partners so we are planning a second, self-funded trip in late January and would love to include anyone who is interested in joining the team. 
Here are the tentative details of the trip:
Dates: Jan 28th - returning Feb 10th (landing in US)
Estimated cost: $3000-$3500: which includes double occupancy lodging, most food, all in-country transportation, economy airfare from JFK (which at this point is around $900) to Nairobi and some fun excursions.
Estimated costs are subject to change and do not include: transportation to JFK, your trip to the travel doctor, visa ($45?), passport, souvenir shopping, alcohol etc..., Last trip, covid vaccines were mandatory to enter the country so if you are an anti-vaxer.... 
Also note, there is not a single bottle of diet coke in the entire country of Kenya, starting when you get on the plane - but all of the food and drink is delicious
 
Please talk to Susan (me) Wendy, Janet or Holly if you have additional questions as to how life changing this experience will be. Maximum travelers is 8 (I think) so at this point we have room for 5 more.
 
You can reach me at: burnetts@rcn.com, 484-226-5254
 
Cheers,
Susan
OCT 21, 2023 ROTAPLAST UPDATE
 EXCITING Rotaplast Sweeney Todd UPDATE......Guess who is directing "Sweeney Todd" for the Rotaplast Oct 21st Fundraiser? Darah Donaher!!!! Does that name sound familiar? Darah is the daughter of our incoming DG Diane Donaher!!! We cannot wait to see what an amazing job Darah does!!!!

🎟️To purchase your tickets, visit The Pennsylvania Playhouse here: paplayhouse.org and click on the Oct 21st performance of Sweeney Todd. ***All tickets include complementary preshow food and beverages!

⭐️Incoming Club Presidents: Looking for a sponsorship Opportunity? At the $1,000 level, you will receive 4 complementary tickets to the show, and at the $500 level, 2 tickets!
 
  
 
Meeting Responsibilities
JUL 20, 2023 FLAT IRON BUILDING
 
SET-UP/BREAKDOWN
 
GREETER
Conn, Rodney
 
SGT @ ARMS
Metzler, Robin C.
 
50/50
Conn, Sarabel
 
INVOCATION PLEDGE & 4 WAY TEST
 
INTRODUCTIONS
Hartzell, Tom
 
ZOOM
Kolepp, Janet
 
Upcoming Events
AUG 7, 2023 FIRST THURSDAY P.J. WHELIHAN'S BETH.
Aug 03, 2023
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
MSR BOARD MEETING
ZOOM
Aug 09, 2023 6:00 PM -
Jan 07, 2026
 
MSR BOARD MEETING
ZOOM
Sep 13, 2023 6:00 PM -
Feb 11, 2026
 
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