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           WEEK OF  
     September 25, 2025
 
 
Rodney Conn
President
2025-2026
 
 
Meeting Responsibilities
September 25, 2025
 
SET-UP/BREAKDOWN
 
GREETER
Sachdev, Holly
 
SGT @ ARMS
Metzler, Robin C.
 
50/50
Conn, Sarabel
 
INVOCATION, PLEDGE & 4 WAY TEST
Orbin, Michael
 
INTRODUCTIONS
Seifert, Sheila
 
MEETING TECHNOLOGY
Seifert, Rod
 
ZOOM COORDINATOR
Bariana, Shawn
 
 
Speakers
Sep 25, 2025 7:15 AM
Andre Negron
Rotary Exchange Experience in Spain
Oct 09, 2025 7:15 AM
Lina Barbieri
Miller Keystone Blood Center
Oct 16, 2025 7:15 AM
Khanjan Mehta, Vice Provost for Creative Inquiry
Lehigh University Impact Fellows Sierra Leone Maternal Health Project
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District Member
Resource Guide
 
 
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Meetings & Events
What is Rotary? LIVE/HYBRID MEETING
Cathedral Church of the Nativity
Sep. 25, 2025
7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
 
STEM-YEA "BIG TICKET REVERSE RAFFLE"
Franconia Heritage Banquet and Conference Center
Sep. 27, 2025
 
MORNING STAR ROTARY CELTIC CLASSIC 5K
Sand Island
Sep. 27, 2025 11:30 a.m.
 
FIRST THIRSTDAY
Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellars
Oct. 02, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
 
Community Connections LIVE/HYBRID MEETING
Cathedral Church of the Nativity
Oct. 09, 2025
7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
 
MONOCACY CLEAN UP PROJECT
Oct. 11, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
 
Community Connections LIVE/HYBRID MEETING
Cathedral Church of the Nativity
Oct. 16, 2025
7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
 
“SALUTE THE TROOPS” CONCERT
Northeast Middle School BASD
Nov. 09, 2025
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 
ANNUAL HOLIDAY MEETING
Cathedral Church of the Nativity
Dec. 18, 2025
7:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
 
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Rotary Anniversaries
Join Date
Lynn Milet
September 19, 2014
11 years
 
Michael Orbin
September 21, 2018
7 years
 
 
                 
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                   September Newsletter
 
 
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      September Monthly Message
 
 
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September 2025
 Rotary Magazine
 
 
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   World Polio Day Information
           September  2025
 
Officers & Directors
President
Rodney Conn
 
President Elect
Jennifer Cunningham
 
Treasurer
Jean Searfoss
 
Secretary
Val Walk
 
Immediate Past President
Betty Isaacs
 
Director
Enid Jackson
 
Director
Holly Sachdev
 
Director
Ginny Wolkoff
 
Director
Tom Hartzell
 
Director
Michael Orbin
 
Director
Donna Holton
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
Robin C. Metzler
 
Webmaster/Meeting Technology/Bulletin Editor
Rod Seifert
 
Hybrid Meeting Coordinator
Shawn Bariana
 
Hybrid Meeting Coordinator
Janet Kolepp
 
Meeting Speaker Coordinator
Jennifer Cunningham
 
Meeting Speaker Coordinator
Shawn Bariana
 
Meeting Catering Coordinator
Sheila Seifert
 
Grants - Local/Global
Betty Isaacs
 
Rotary Foundation
Tom Hartzell
 
Public Image
Shawn Bariana
 
Camp Neidig/Youth Exchange/STEM-YEA
Jennifer Cunningham
 
 
        
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MEETING LOCATION
CATHEDRAL CHURCH PARKING

The Cathedral is located on 321 Wyandotte Street (Route 378) just south of the Hill-to-Hill Bridge in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. See map below.

 

 
Our meeting takes place in the Dining Room off of Sayre Hall.
 
From President Rodney's prior post:
 
"Many of you know that there are two parking lots at the Cathedral, one off Wyandotte (usually called the upper lot) and off 3rd Street (the lower lot). Several spaces are marked “NB” and are reserved for New Bethany. These are located closer to the New Bethany buildings. Please try to avoid these spots, though it is unlikely that many will be needed early in the morning.  Access to an elevator is available from the lower lot should you need it. You may also continue to park in the lot on 4th and Wyandotte and take the short walk to the Cathedral."
 
Parking

The Cathedral has 2 lots. The upper lot, with access from Wyandotte Street and the lower lot with access from 3rd Street. The lower lot is encouraged and necessary for those who need elevator access to the Cathedral and Sayre Hall. The elevator is located to left as you enter from the lower lot. Take this to the first floor for access to the Cathedral and Sayre Hall.

Please view exiting/entrance signs when leaving. Right turns are required when exiting both upper and lower Cathedral lots.
THIS WEEK'S MEETING INFORMATION
Posted by Val Walk
Please join Bethlehem Morning Star Rotary this Thursday,  September 25, 2025 for our Live/Hybrid Meeting. Our meet & greet starts at 7:15 am with the regular meeting starting at 7:30 am.
 
Our speaker will be our 2024-25 International Exchange Student Andre, who will share his Rotary Exchange experiences from his year in Spain.
 
We have been advised that the elevator at the Flatiron Building CONTINUES to be out of service. All regular Club meetings will be held at the Cathedral Church of the Nativity through the end of December unless notified otherwise. 
 
The Cathedral Church of the Nativity (Dining Room)
321 Wyandotte Street
Bethlehem, PA
 
We will do the best we can in regards to hybrid Zoom streaming- cameras and microphones may be from laptops only. Thanks for your understanding!
 
ZOOM Detail:
 
Join Zoom Meeting
 
Meeting ID: 880 2659 0381
Passcode: 069323
THIS WEEK'S SPEAKER
DG MARY COOK VISITS MSR
 
Morning Star Rotary welcomed District 7430 Governor Mary Cook for her official visit to Morning Star this past Thursday, September 18, 2025.  Mary is a four-time past president of the Collegeville Rotary.  She shared insights on Rotary Leadership development and engagement and spoke about Rotary International's Action Plan, key district initiatives including impact clubs and fundraising efforts, and upcoming events such as conferences and celebrations for centennial clubs.
 
MSR WELCOMES NEW MEMBER
            
At our September 18, 2025 meeting, Morning Star Rotary welcomed Fred Rooney as a new member.  Fred was inducted by DG Mary Cook during her Official Visit to our club.  Fred is a lawyer who created the first lawyer incubator program in New York City in 2007 which aimed to provide affordable legal services and training for young lawyers. The program evolved from a pilot project to a successful model that inspired similar programs across the country.  Fred has extensive international experience with legal education programs, including his work with Fulbright and various incubator initiatives around the world.  
 
Welcome Fred to our Morning Star family!
2025 CELTIC CLASSIC 5K RACE
Posted by Tom Hartzell
THIS SATURDAY!
 
IMPORTANT RACE INFORMATION!
 
Our Celtic Classic 5K Race is this Saturday! We have sponsors, we have runners, now we need volunteers to help with setup and clean up, registration, food service, and course marshals.  A volunteer sign up sheet will be available at the club meeting on Thursday, and I would ask that everyone available sign up to ensure a successful event.  If you are unable to attend the club meeting, you can contact Tom Hartzell to advise him you will volunteer.  Otherwise, you can expect a phone call asking for your help.  Thanks in advance.
 
THE CELTIC CLASSIC 5K RACE IS AN
"ALL-HANDS" ON DECK EVENT!
 
 
MONOCACY CREEK STREAM CLEANUP
Posted by Rick Morrissey
  
 
Once again Bethlehem Morning Star Rotary is partnering with the Monocacy Creek Watershed Association for their annual Fall Stream Clean-up on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 9-11:30 AM.  The meet-up location is at Johnston Park. Parking Lot at the Luckenbach Mill, 459 Old York Rd., Bethlehem  18018
 
BES FUNDRAISER
Posted by Ginny Wolkoff
This event is a great opportunity for our individual members to support the work of the Bethlehem Emergency Shelter.
 
Shindig at the Shelter: Fundraiser to Support BES
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CALLING ALL BAKERS!
Posted by Shawn Bariana
 
 
Bethlehem Emergency Shelter, in partnership with The Freezer Ministry and Garden Gatherers, will be hosting a Hut on Main Street in downtown Bethlehem in November and December to collect donations, and bring awareness about the unsheltered and food insecurity by handing out cookies. They expect to hand out over 5,000 holiday cookies and snickerdoodle bars this year. If you are interested in baking or sponsoring cookies, contact Cookie Coordinator Blake Messman at 484-894-3295. 
2025 SALUTE THE TROOPS CONCERT
              
 
Click Here to download "Salute the Troops" Concert Flyer
 
Click Here to download "Salute the Troops" Letter to Advertisers
 
Click Here to download "Salute the Troops" Ad Contract
STEM-YEA BIG TICKET RAFFLE
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
HAVE YOU MADE YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE ROTARY FOUNDATION THIS ROTARY YEAR?
 
See Foundation Chair, Tom Hartzell for information on making your contribution.  You can send your contribution on-line or give your check (payable to Rotary Foundation) to Tom.  You can also mail a check to Tom Hartzell, 1341 Biafore Avenue, Bethlehem, Pa  18017.