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Last Thursday we had the pleasure of hearing from Alan Jenningsof the Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley.
Founded in 1965, it is now over 50 years of Action. Alan has been with CACLV since 1980 and was appointed Executive Director in March, 1990. He has been the driving force behind a range of CACLV programs designed to improve the quality of life for low-income people. Among these are the Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania, which has distributed more than 120 million pounds of food to agencies that provide food assistance throughout a six-county area, the Sixth Street Shelter and its long-term transitional housing programs, which have housed more than 3,000 homeless families, the Energy Partnership, which has weatherized over 20,000 homes throughout six counties and Safe Harbor Easton (which the agency spun off in 2012).
During Alan’s tenure, CACLV has grown from nine employees and a $500,000 budget to 90 employees and a budget (including four subsidiaries) of approximately $20 million.
Alan is a very strong advocate for personal responsibility. People must want to solve their own problems. Human services will not solve the problems, especially for people living crisis to crisis. CACLV processes nearly $4 million in microloans annually in its role as an entrepreneur generator. CACLV believes in fair market opportunities.
Broad issues impacting all our lives which Alan highlighted are
Wages and income disparity; a negative spiraling effect impacting everyone.
Housing, which needs to be addressed in real terms being much more localized markets oriented. The number of Millennials exceeds Baby Boomers and for the most part they are interested in being in vibrant urban markets. The demand for rental units has far surpassed the supply of availability in our Lehigh Valley cities.
Wealth disparity continues to expand in key areas of housing, savings and retirement provisions.
Race is a very real issue. Just look at the composition of the Boards of Directors all around the Lehigh Valley.
Alan provided much food for thought. Unfortunately we ran out of time before we could engage in a Q & A. But we hope to have Alan back in the not too distant future.
Jess Elliott has scheduled a Membership Committee planning meeting Wednesday October 7 at Wegmans 512 at 5:30 pm to plan the Membership Happy Hour/Mixer.
Marianne Aronson and Ellen Roberts will provide a brief update on the Dictionary Project on Thursday. Please be sure to volunteer and participate in the preparation and distribution of the books.
The Salute the Troops Concert,November 8, preparations will be full speed ahead with ticket sales and sponsorship acquisition.
The 9th Annual Sipple Lecture, “Homeless and Hungry: Community, Nursing, and Health Care’s Influence” on October 21st at Moravian College followed by MSR fellowship.
October 31st is Rotary Foundation and Grant Training in Blue Bell. This is a great opportunity for any Rotarian – new or “veteran” – to learn more about this very important part of Rotary.
Your participation is needed and encouraged to make these events successful and help build the MSR club in our communities.
The Nominating Committee will begin preparations for identifying candidates for the Board of Directors and Officers. Anyone wishing to step up to a leadership role in helping the Club progress, please contact any committee member. You will enrich the club and your own experiences as a Rotarian. Besides, we have FUN!
Please join us Thursday when Mike Stershic will talk to us about Discover Lehigh Valley.
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. 8 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?
Be or find a Sponsor - ad in the concert program book.
Become a Patron (listing in the concert program book) or recognize an active or veteran member of the Armed Services with an “In Honor Of” listing. (Get the form at meetings, or from Downloads on the club home page.)
Buy (or sell) the 6 tickets (or more!) which will be given to each member by chair Gary Hartney. Adult ticket price remains $10.
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 plus the form for Sponsors/Patrons/"In Honor Of" listings are available in downloads on our homepage, and they were emailed to all members for easy access. Hard copies will also be available at club meetings.
Rotary Leadership Institute at Radisson Hotel, King of Prussia!
Rotary Leadership Institute is a grassroots, multi-district leadership development program whose mission is to strengthen Rotary clubs through quality leadership education. Check the website at: http://www.rlinea.org.
Time to expand your knowledge about Rotary – making a difference, new ways to attract and engage members, the Rotary Foundation, methods to increase your leadership skills, public relations and much, much more!
Rotary Leadership Institute has a newly-revised curriculum that was just distributed to its Faculty this past weekend.
The next District 7430 session for you to attend will be Saturday, November 7, 2015 at The Radisson Hotel, King of Prussia, PA.
Morning Star Rotary Club will reimburse the cost of registration for you to attend. So, click here to register and learn more about this terrific opportunity!
The good news keeps stacking up for prebiotics, the good-for-you bacteria that keeps your digestive system functioning in tip-top shape. "Research is finding that a healthy microbiome may play a role in reducing inflammation, a risk factor involved in illnesses ranging from colds to cancer, heart disease, arthritis, and cognitive decline," says Katherine Tallmadge, RD, author of Diet Simple. In addition, the bacteria may help burn body fat and reduce insulin resistance, she says.
Foods that contribute to a healthy gut include asparagus, bananas, lentils, oatmeal, tomatoes, garlic, Jerusalem artichokes, honey, leeks and onions. Additional foods that influence the gut flora include yogurt, Kefir, miso paste, Kombacha tea, sourdough bread, and tempeh. Remember the gut needs adequate amounts of fiber to process foods and move waste through the gut. Fibrous foods include whole grains, spinach, cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, beans, figs, apples, and pears.
What does adequate daily fiber include? See the food display at the meeting on October 8.
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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
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