Sep 13 Morning Star Rotary Bulletin (Sep 13, 2016)

Jayne Recker, Executive Director of the Celtic Cultural Alliance joined us and updated our club on the upcoming Celtic Classic festival on September 23-25. Since 1998 Celtic Cultural Alliance has been hosting the Celtic classic Highland Games and Festival in Bethlehem each September. This internationally known celebration of all things Celtic has been the foundation upon which CCA has been built. Jayne offered ideas of how our Celtic Classic race can be promoted and stressed how CCA seeks to be a community partner supporting local agencies. We look forward to a successful Race and Festival this year.

This week’s meeting is our annual Race Bag Stuffing. The Race is fast approaching on September 24^th. Everyone’s support is needed to make this major fundraising event successful. PLEASE COME EARLY!

'Bag Stuffing' for Our 26^th Anniversary 5K/10K race on September 15^th at our regular meeting. The more hands, the faster we will be done!

I had the distinct pleasure of inducting a new Morning Star Rotary member at our meeting. Please be sure to welcome and introduce yourself to our newest member, Josh Mrozinski .Josh is a technical writer by profession and will prove to be a very engaged Rotarian. Welcome Josh!

Race Committee Chair, Wayne Achey, asks all MSR Rotarians to help in getting sponsors and prizes for the race. We still need gift certificates, raffle prizes, etc. A Volunteer Sign-Up sheet will circulate during the meeting for the race itself on Saturday, September 24^th. Registration opens at 6:30 am, with the race starting promptly at 8:00 and Awards Ceremony & Raffle Prize Giveaway at 9:30. “All Hands on Deck” - this is open to family, friends, students (community service anyone?) etc. Many people will be needed to ensure the success of this major event. (Even if not signed up in advance, please come to help!) Sponsorship info/form is available in the Downloads section at www.morningstarrotary.org with no sign-in needed. Please reach out to businesses, organizations, friends, family and colleagues.

Motivational Quote of the week:

Personality has power to uplift, power to depress, power to curse and power to bless.

Paul Harris

President Sharon, Rotary Serving Humanity

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.”