On Wednesday Yamil Sanchez-Rivera, Ed.D., Executive Director of Promise Neighborhoods of The Lehigh Valley and Elena De Santis presented the Bethlehem Environmental Scan findings which covers general demographics, education, safety and stability, economy and health used in order to make informed and effective decisions with their expansion into Bethlehem. The information gathered was impressive and revealing that our community will benefit through this shared commitment of partners.
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION: Foundation Chair George Mowrer reported on our progress. While we are closing in on our goals, it is very important each one of our members realizes how much impact every dollar makes. Please consider a contribution to the Annual Fund in support of Rotary International projects that change lives throughout the world. There is no minimum amount. To find out more, go to www.rotary.org and click on the tab marked The Rotary Foundation.
LAST CALL FOR DISTRICT ASSEMBLY: The District Training Assembly is a one day program open to any Rotarian. Register by May 7th for the Assembly on Saturday, May 16 from 7:30 to 3:30 p.m. at MONTCO in Blue Bell. The Club will cover the registration fee for all those who wish to attend. Contact Deb Geiger or Mike McGovern or go on the District website to sign up.
CLUB SERVICE ASSIGNMENTS: July 1 starts a new Rotary year and Committee assignments are in process so please give some thought to areas of club service for next year. Every member will be asked to select at least one committee. Go to www.bethlehemrotary.org for the complete committee list.
ANNUAL ROTARY GOLF TOURNAMENT: Mark your calendars for June 1 at Silver Creek Country Club for the 19th Annual Rotary Golf Tournament. New this year is our partnership with the Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School (BAVTS) Bridges Foundation. The foundation provides deserving students of BAVTS the ability and financial support to fulfill career aspirations. Sponsorship deadline is May 21. Contact Butch Macri @ 610.691.2400.
Correction: Mario’s sons name is Marcus.
REMINDER: Please do not park in handicapped parking spaces without a placard.
This week John M. Morganelli, District Attorney for Northampton County, will be our guest speaker. Please join us for this presentation.
See you Wednesday, and until then, continue to Light Up Rotary.
Rescue missions and emergency aid continue to arrive in Nepal after a massive earthquake hit the country on 25 April, killing at least 5,200 people and injuring thousands more. The 7.8 magnitude quake, the worst in Nepal in more than 80 years, has affected 8 million people in the country’s 39 districts. (Photo courtesy ShelterBox)
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