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Jun 14, 2021 11:00 AM
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B.E.S.T. Inc Scholarship Program Update
Jun 16, 2021
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Challenges facing the American corrections system.
Jun 23, 2021
Edward Sweeney spent 32 years working for the Lehigh County Department of Corrections, starting as a corrections officer in 1984. Ed rose through the ranks and spent his final 17 years with Lehigh County serving as the Director of Corrections, responsible for the jail, the community corrections center, and juvenile detention. After retiring from county service in 2017, Ed started Sweeney Corrections Consulting, LLC., providing expert witness services relating to civil rights litigations across the country, serving as an auditor for the U.S. Department of Justice, and providing varied operational consulting services for jails.
Ed is a graduate of DeSales University, formerly known as the College of St. Francis de Sales and he maintains several professional certifications and credentials relating to the field of corrections.
Today Ed will be talking about the state of corrections in general and the challenges and realities of COVID-19 in jails and prisons. |
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Changeover Meeting
Jun 30, 2021
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How to Fix the Skilled Trades Deficit.
Jul 07, 2021 12:00 PM
In October of 2019, officials from the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association honored LCTI plumbing instrructor Ken Midgett as the 2019 Plumbing Instructor of the Year during the organization’s annual conference at the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The prestigious national award recognizes instructors who meet the highest standards as they provide training necessary to develop tomorrow’s workers in the plumbing field. Midgett, a licensed master plumber who spent 20-plus years running a prosperous business, has served as LCTI’s Plumbing & Heating program teacher since spring 2008. Under his leadership, program enrollment is booming and student performance is strong. The Coopersburg resident has been particularly successful in his efforts to recruit and mentor girls, who are nontraditional students for the male-dominated program. He will speak to our club about a major concern - the looming deficit in skilled tradespersons and will share with us his thoughts about how to fix it. |
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Meme Stocks? What are they and why they matter?
Jul 21, 2021 12:00 PM
Wikepedia defines MEME STOCKS as stocks that see dramatic price increases, fuelled mostly by people on social media (primarily Reddit, Twitter and Tik Tok). These stocks seldom have company fundamentals that justify their price rises and are often highly volatile. Bradley C. Barnhorst, CFA of DeSales University will help us to understand these interesting phenemona. He is the Chair of Finance Major/CFP Program Director and an Associate Professor of Business. |
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2022 U.S. Senior Open
Jul 28, 2021
From running kitchens as a trained chef to managing the needs of hundreds of corporate clients at one of the world’s largest sporting events, Jim specializes in hospitality operations as a Marketing Account Executive at MSG Promotions. MSG Productions is the USGA’s exclusive marketing and management hospitality company for U.S. Open corporate hospitality, overseeing approximately 75,000 square feet of hospitality facilities and more than 200 clients on an annual basis. Jim works in concert with the USGA operations staff to help manage all vendors that have an integral role in the fulfillment of the corporate hospitality program, including tent, air conditioning, landscape, catering, décor, cleaning, signage and telecommunications. He also manages a staff of approximately 20 interns that are integral to the success of each client experience. |
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Aug 11, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Andres Morales, founder of the Lehigh Valley Steel Rockets, shares his philosophy on youth sports creating professional skills for success. "How you VIEW what you do, will always affect how you DO what you do"
Coach Andres Morales was a 2006 graduate of liberty high school where he was a three year starter and letter winner finishing his high school football career by leading his team to a record of 28-5 that included two district championship appearances, one district championship gold medal, one state championship appearance, an eastern conference championship gold medal and a top ten national ranking. In terms of team goals coach Morales achieved all except for state championship gold. Individually coach Morales was a two time team captain, two time all state selection (second team ‘04 first team 05), two time all conference first team, and was selected to play in the Big 33 all star game vs Ohio (Pennsylvania’s premier all star football game). Academically coach Morales graduated with a 3.7 GPA, student government president, and was on the superintendent’s committee. ALL of those things earned Coach Morales a full athletic scholarship to Rutgers University where he played and graduated in four years. During his time in the banks he and the scarlet knights went to and won four bowl games, were ranked as high as 6th in the country, and were part of the “Pandemonium in Piscataway” victory over Louisville that was the most watched televised NCAA football game ever recorded. Coach Morales graduated jn 2010 with a 3.0 GPA and attended grad school at Bloomsburg University where he played his final college football season and helped lead the huskies to ten game winning streak that ended with a semi final playoff loss and a record of 11-3. Coach Morales had a few professional football appearances playing arena football with the Richmond Raiders and the Jacksonville Sharks.
Coach Morales’s coaching career began in 2012 as an assistant with the Liberty Hurricanes. Then helping parkland win their first of six in a row district championships in 2013. In 2014 Coach Morales joined the Freedom staff helping them go 8-2 in the regular season after a 2-8 campaign the year before. In the spring of 2016 Coach Morales started the Steel rockets and had been full time ever since. In the meantime, he has also worked as a coach at FBU camps, various college camps including Temple and Lehigh, and is currently a scout for the Army All American Bowl, the nations biggest and longest lasting all star game. |
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Where-Seven Sirens Brewing What-How you VIEW what you do, will always affect how you DO what you do
Aug 11, 2021 12:00 PM
Andres Morales, founder of the Lehigh Valley Steel Rockets, shares his philosophy on youth sports creating professional skills for success.
Coach Andres Morales was a 2006 graduate of liberty high school where he was a three year starter and letter winner finishing his high school football career by leading his team to a record of 28-5 that included two district championship appearances, one district championship gold medal, one state championship appearance, an eastern conference championship gold medal and a top ten national ranking. In terms of team goals coach Morales achieved all except for state championship gold. Individually coach Morales was a two time team captain, two time all state selection (second team ‘04 first team 05), two time all conference first team, and was selected to play in the Big 33 all star game vs Ohio (Pennsylvania’s premier all star football game). Academically coach Morales graduated with a 3.7 GPA, student government president, and was on the superintendent’s committee. ALL of those things earned Coach Morales a full athletic scholarship to Rutgers University where he played and graduated in four years. During his time in the banks he and the scarlet knights went to and won four bowl games, were ranked as high as 6th in the country, and were part of the “Pandemonium in Piscataway” victory over Louisville that was the most watched televised NCAA football game ever recorded. Coach Morales graduated jn 2010 with a 3.0 GPA and attended grad school at Bloomsburg University where he played his final college football season and helped lead the huskies to ten game winning streak that ended with a semi final playoff loss and a record of 11-3. Coach Morales had a few professional football appearances playing arena football with the Richmond Raiders and the Jacksonville Sharks.
Coach Morales’s coaching career began in 2012 as an assistant with the Liberty Hurricanes. Then helping parkland win their first of six in a row district championships in 2013. In 2014 Coach Morales joined the Freedom staff helping them go 8-2 in the regular season after a 2-8 campaign the year before. In the spring of 2016 Coach Morales started the Steel rockets and had been full time ever since. In the meantime, he has also worked as a coach at FBU camps, various college camps including Temple and Lehigh, and is currently a scout for the Army All American Bowl, the nations biggest and longest lasting all star game. |
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SCUBA Diving
Aug 18, 2021
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International Trafficking in Persons
Aug 25, 2021
Amy O’Neill Richard is the Acting Senior Coordinator for Public Engagement and a Senior Advisor in the State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. An original member of the office, she was instrumental in developing its foundational goals and policies. She currently oversees a team focused on public engagement, strategic communications, public diplomacy, and survivor engagement. This team also works on the Department’s annual Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP Report), its rollout, and its TIP Report Heroes program. Ms. Richard engages foreign governments, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector to leverage expertise and resources to raise awareness of and prevent human trafficking. She serves as the co-chair of the U.S. Government’s Senior Policy Operating Group’s Committee on Research and Data. Previously, Ms. Richard led the Reports team and its work on the annual TIP Report. Her own research on trafficking to the United States has earned her State Department awards, and her findings were used to support the drafting of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act and became an initial baseline for assessing the U.S. Government’s anti-trafficking efforts. Ms. Richard formerly worked in the State Department’s Bureau of Intelligence and Research’s Office of Terrorism, Narcotics, and Crime where she received the Analyst of the Year Award for developing the transnational organized crime portfolio. |
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How BLOOM cares for victims of trafficking, exploitation, addiction.
Sep 01, 2021
Carol Andersen is an advocate for women with an enthusiastic passion to share hope and instill empowerment with survivors of sex trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. She is the CEO of Bloom, whose mission is to provide sanctuary and a continuum of care to heal, empower and employ women survivors of sex trafficking. Bloom operates Heather House, a 5 bed, 90-day stabilization shelter; Jasmine House, an 8-bed 2-year recovery-based residence; and two 3 bed transitional homes for program graduates, Lilac House and Lily House. In addition, Bloom operates two social enterprises: My Sisters Closet, an upscale women’s resale boutique in Bethlehem Township; and Bloom DIY Shop, a drop in creative space staffed by program participants in downtown Bangor.
Bloom’s 2-year residential program is part of a national network of more than 75 programs that follow the nationally recognized Thistle Farms Nashville model that has been restoring the lives of women survivors since 1997.
Carol has been married to Steve for 31 years and they are proud parents to three grown boys; a mountain biker, a film-maker, and a US Marine.
Summary of her talk:
Bloom is a newly merged organization combining the former Truth for Women and Bloom Bangor programs. Carol will share about the merger, their recent expansion as well as some very exciting opportunities to provide more long-term residential options for women survivors, one being the ability to serve pregnant survivors and offer up to 2 years of housing and healing during this unique season of life.
Bloom now provides a full continuum of care to women survivors of sex trafficking, sexual exploitation, and addiction. Carol will give an overview of the programs Bloom offers and how building a loving and supportive community for women survivors can offer longer term success and life-long freedom.
Carol will also share ways in which the community can support this much-needed program. |
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Valley Youth House THRIVE Shelter Program and the people it serves
Sep 08, 2021
Valley Youth House is one of the beneficiaries of our district grant and Tastes & Tunes. The THRIVE Shelter Program provides housing and support for female-identifying trafficking survivors ages 14-21. Valley Youth House’s THRIVE program (Transitional Housing. Resilience. Independence. Victorious. Empowerment.), offers housing, meals, clothes, and personal items for female-identifying trafficking survivors ages 14-21, and connects them with peer mentors, drug and alcohol treatment, psychiatric care, employment training, and medical/dental care. Youth have individualized support in developing a plan to meet their life goals. The ultimate goal of the program is to provide the necessary skills and support for these young people to successfully reclaim their lives and have a place in the community. Aluycha will be joined by Megan Sell of the Valley Youth House team. |
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Sep 15, 2021
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Kolbe Academy, Allentown, HS for kids in substance abuse recovery
Sep 22, 2021
Kolbe Academy welcomed its first students in August 2019. In its short time of existence, it is building a school and creating a life-giving culture together - providing personal care, compassion, accountability, and structure for each student. The school's mission is to provide individualized academic programs in a safe, compassionate Christ-centered school for high school students in recovery from substance addiction. The school's faculty and administration have begun to create an environment that promotes life-long recovery and educational success. Kolbe Academy is a place where students can recover, succeed, and transform!
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LV Community Foundation and its Community Leadership Activities
Sep 29, 2021
Erika Riddle Petrozelli, CPA, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation, will share where/how the foundation allocates people, time and financial resources to issues of importance within our community (currently, nonprofit capacity building, the arts, and youth empowerment.) Erika succeeded Bernie Story as Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2021. Erika joined the Foundation in 2014 as Director of Donor Services with a focus on maintaining and expanding philanthropic relationships of the Foundation. For the past year, she has served as Vice President of Philanthropy, contributing to strategic decisions and community leadership activities, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. A Certified Public Accountant, she provides professional knowledge and advice about charitable giving to a wide range of Lehigh Valley residents, from individuals and families to their trusted advisors and local businesses. Prior to joining the Foundation, Erika was Vice President of Investor Relations at Magnitude Capital, LLC, a fund of hedge funds based in New York City. In this role, she was responsible for client service and content management for the firm's global investor base. Prior to joining Magnitude, Erika was a Senior Audit Associate in the Banking and Capital Markets sector at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Erika has had several thought pieces and op-eds published in local publications including Network Magazine, Lehigh Valley Business, and The Express-Times. She has contributed to news stories in The Morning Call, and has appeared on television broadcasts including WLVT PBS39, WFMZ 69 News, WBPH TV-60, and on radio programs at WDIY 88.1 FM. Erika was selected for a 2018-19 Rider-Pool Foundation Collective Impact Fellowship, an intensive, nine-month Fellowship program that trains and equips non-profit leaders to address complex community needs and develop stronger cross-sector partnerships. In 2016, Erika completed the Leadership Lehigh Valley program at Northampton Community College. Erika is a member of the Board of Managers of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem (2018 – Current) and the Board of Directors of the Estate Planning Council of the Lehigh Valley (2017-Current). In addition, she is a member of the Junior League (2010 – Current), previously in New York City and currently in the Lehigh Valley. In October 2017 Erika was Honorary Co-Chair of the Rotary Club of Bethlehem’s Taste & Tunes event to support the Junior League of the Lehigh Valley. A Bethlehem native, she graduated from Lehigh University with a major in Accounting. She was awarded the President’s Scholarship and went on to earn her Masters in Accounting and Information Analysis. |
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Oct 02, 2021 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
WelcomeNew this year: Our Rotary District is holding two Purple Pinkie events, both on the same day. A 5k, Run and Walk (virtual options too) a 10 K Bike and after an Oktoberfest. All this fun will take place on October 2nd, 2021 at the Schnecksville Fair Grounds. JOIN US OCTOBER 2ND, 2021 – LET’S END POLIO! The Race to ZERO…Supporting Rotary International Polio Plus & Promoting Vaccine Awareness in Rotary District 7430 Sign up to Run, Walk, Bike and Join us after for Oktoberfest! All Proceeds go to the Rotary Foundation Polio Plus! Walk, Run, Bike: Registration opens at 8:00am Join us after the run for a catered Oktoberfest celebration event at the Fair Grounds Pavilion. Sausage, Grilled Fish, Pretzels, Potato Dumplings, Potato Pancakes, Sauerkraut, Salad, Soft Drinks, Beer, Wine, Mixers, Selfie Booth, Entertainment. Silly Hats
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Oct 03, 2021 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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New Members' Classification Talks
Nov 03, 2021
Classificaiton Talks from new members Jennifer Cunnoingham and Winston Alozie
Here's the link for the meeting:
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Nov 06, 2021 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Now that the cooler weather is here and the leaves are falling, time to cleanup our Park on Sand Island! Hurricane Ida flooded the Park, but thanks to Al Philpotts and Rocco Damato getting there ASAP , they remediated much of the silt deposited across the way. Now it's time to finish that work and do some pruning-need some rakers to shake the silt (and leaves?). Tools will be available, but feel free to bring your own pruning shear, lopper, dirt and/or leaf rake.
The Dates are Saturday November 6 & Sunday November 7 with a start time of 9AM at the Ice House Parking lot. Even an hour or two of your time will help us keep the Park beautiful and show what Rotary does to enrich our community. And a great way to see our fellow Rotarians in person!
Please contact me at aykroydhardware@verizon.net with which day you can help (water & safety vests will be available). Cindy Glick will lead the party Saturday & Pete Mickolay will lead on Sunday.
Thanking you in advance for your service,
Pete Mickolay
on behalf of the Centennial Park Committee
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Nov 07, 2021 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Now that the cooler weather is here and the leaves are falling, time to cleanup our Park on Sand Island! Hurricane Ida flooded the Park, but thanks to Al Philpotts and Rocco Damato getting there ASAP , they remediated much of the silt deposited across the way. Now it's time to finish that work and do some pruning-need some rakers to shake the silt (and leaves?). Tools will be available, but feel free to bring your own pruning shear, lopper, dirt and/or leaf rake.
The Dates are Saturday November 6 & Sunday November 7 with a start time of 9AM at the Ice House Parking lot. Even an hour or two of your time will help us keep the Park beautiful and show what Rotary does to enrich our community. And a great way to see our fellow Rotarians in person!
Please contact me at aykroydhardware@verizon.net with which day you can help (water & safety vests will be available). Cindy Glick will lead the party Saturday & Pete Mickolay will lead on Sunday.
Thanking you in advance for your service,
Pete Mickolay
on behalf of the Centennial Park Committee
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Nov 08, 2021 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Rotary District 7430 invites you to a special webinar to learn the basics of Rotary. This virtual event, called "Welcome to the World of Rotary", will be held on Monday November 8th 12pm. Although the target audience for this webinar is Rotarians who have been Club members for 3 years or less, we believe everyone will find it informative!
The purpose of the event is to network with other Rotarians and learn more about the “World of Rotary” outside of your Club. Rotary is an amazing worldwide organization that makes a difference in local communities and throughout the world. Attendance at this event will increase your Rotary knowledge. You will meet Rotarians from other Clubs, virtually of course, and learn about activities and projects that are taking place in our Rotary District.
You must pre-register for the meeting by using the link below. If you are unable to attend this session there is an additional opportunity on November 8th at noon.
When: Nov 8, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you have any questions please let us know.
Please join us for virtual Fun, Fellowship and Learning.
Amy Sheller
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Nov 09, 2021 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Lehigh Valley Anti-Trafficking Week is Nov 6 -13. Many events are planned for the week. https:// The Bethlehem Rotary Action Group Against Slavery (RAGAS) is sponsoring the Candlelight Vigil on Tuesday, Nov 9 at 5:30 - 6:30 at the Rosegarden Bandshell in Bethlehem. A sextet from Allentown Band will play and survivors will speak and recite poems. Our Bethlehem Rotarian Chris Nelson will be the Master of Ceremonies and spiritual leader.
Bring a lawn chair and dress warm! It would be great to see some Rotarians at this event.
I have attached one of our FB posts. We are starting to promote this week.
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LifeAire Systems, LLC (Ben Franklin Technology Partners)
Nov 17, 2021
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Nov 17, 2021 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Bethlehem Rotary is starting a new book club based on Rotary International's recommended book list. We invite Rotarians throughout our Rotary District who wish to participate to read and discuss a book each month, and join us for any books/months they desire and are available.
To get us started, Bethlehem Rotarian Maria Dietrich will help facilitate the discussion of our first book.
November's book: Educated, by Tara Westover
Discussion date: November 17 at 6:30pm
Discussion location: Join us via Zoom.
Please register in advance for this meeting (use link below). We will email the actual ZOOM link for the discussion to all those who are registered
Please join us as we read and discuss interesting books together. Books may be available at your local library or you may purchase a copy. https://www.amazon.com/
Questions - please email Maria Dietrich at mdietrich87@gmail.com if you are interested and I will share the RI book list.
I am looking forward to our first discussion in November!
Maria Dietrich |