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      January 2, 2025
 
 
Rodney Conn
President
2024-2025
Speakers
Jan 09, 2025
A Focus on Youth & Education
Jan 16, 2025
The Rotary Action Plan
Jan 23, 2025
"What's Next?" Prison to Community Reentry
Feb 13, 2025
Lehigh University Connections
Feb 20, 2025
Their Story: "Classification Talks"
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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
Meetings & Events
NO CLUB MEETING - HOLIDAY BREAK
Jan. 02, 2025
 
ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY
Home of Mike & Terri Long
Jan. 04, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
 
Community Connections: LIVE/HYBRID MEETING
Flatiron Building - 5th Floor Community Room
Jan. 09, 2025
7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
 
GRANT TRAINING
Zoom
Jan. 13, 2025
 
What is Rotary? LIVE/HYBRID MEETING
Flatiron Building - 5th Floor Community Room
Jan. 16, 2025
7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
 
BETHLEHEM EMERGENCY SHELTERING
Christ Church UCC
Jan. 27, 2025
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
 
BETHLEHEM EMERGENCY SHELTERING
Christ Church UCC
Feb. 24, 2025
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
 
ROTARY FOUNDATION "SPRING FLING"
William Penn Inn
Mar. 08, 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.
 
DISTRICT 7430 CONFERENCE
Hershey Lodge
Apr. 04, 2025 – Apr. 06, 2025
 
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Rotoplast
 
 
 
        
Photo Albums
2024 Changeover/Kickout Party
Kivutini School District Project
Salute the Troops Concert 2023
2023 Celtic Classic 5K Race
Rotary Anniversaries
Join Date
Betty Isaacs
January 1, 2014
11 years
 
Holly Sachdev
January 1, 2020
5 years
 
Barb Seifert-Sigmon
January 13, 1990
35 years
 
Butch Macri
January 13, 1990
35 years
 
Charlie Incalcaterra
January 13, 1990
35 years
 
Charlotte Hartmann-Hansen
January 13, 1990
35 years
 
Dieter Bender
January 13, 1990
35 years
 
Geoff Wright
January 13, 1990
35 years
 
Mike Long
January 13, 1990
35 years
 
Rick Santee
January 13, 1990
35 years
 
Sharon Brown
January 18, 2020
5 years
 
Tom Hartzell
January 30, 1990
35 years
 
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

NO MEETING DURING HOLIDAY WEEKS
ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY
 
 

THIS SATURDAY!
 
Please join your fellow Morning Star Rotary members at our Annual Holiday Party on Saturday, January 4, 2025.  The party will graciously be hosted by Mike and Terri Long at their home at 4201 Anthony Drive beginning at 5:30 PM.  An entrée, wine, beer and soft drinks will be provided by the club.  Those attending should bring an hors d'oeuvres or dessert to share with other partygoers.  What a fantastic opportunity to ring in the New Year with your fellow Rotarians!
BETHLEHEM EMERGENCY SHELTERING
 
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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
Tuesday, February 24, 2025
Thursday, 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.

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!
 
MORNING STAR 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!

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION