Wednesday’s meeting was packed with activity. Our speaker was Beverly Donchez Bradley, Director for the Cops and Kids Literacy Program in Bethlehem. Beverly knew almost everyone in the room and gave our Rotarians a moving pep talk on the importance of literacy and personal recognition in the lives of children. She cited several examples of small kindnesses making a big difference for creating a sense of identity and importance in children. Thanks for sharing a compelling story, Beverly.
We also welcomed and inducted Jordan Young as our newest member of the Bethlehem Rotary Club. Jordan was sponsored and introduced by Paul Ricciardi. Jordan and his family own the Bethlehem Gallery of Floors. Welcome to Rotary, Jordan.
We extended a special welcome to Youth Exchange student Paula Fabon from Spain. Paula is a junior at Liberty High School this year and is being hosted this fall by George and Betsy Mowrer. Paula is interested in pursuing a career in architecture, and is enjoying her time in the USA and in Bethlehem. Rotary presented her with a small remembrance of Bethlehem to take back home when she returns.
Rotarians heard yesterday from two BAVTS ‘shadows’ at the meeting. Juniors Zachary Fritzinger and Tyler Heft told us of their budding careers in electronics technology. Both young men were articulate and poised as they addressed the assembled Rotarians. They were accompanied by their teacher, Glenn Milovitz. Rotary’s support of these students continues to make a big contribution to their confidence and future success.
Other News
The meeting on Wednesday, December 16th is the last of 2015 and will be our annual meeting at which we elect officers and Board of Director candidates for the 2016-2017 Rotary year. Please try to attend, as a quorum is important.
Membership dues for 2015-16 are now past due. Please consider paying any outstanding dues before the end of the year. If there are extenuating circumstances, please contact Treasurer Dennis Morton to let him know. Thanks for your attention to this issue.
We are seeking another family to host Youth Exchange student Paula Fabon for the upcoming Spring semester. Please consider doing so. Guidelines for host families are currently on the District 7430 website at http://www.rotary7430yep.org/ and also on our own website in the home page Downloads section.
News Flash: We found out Wednesday that our fellow Rotarians Mike Albarell and Chad Paul were inducted into the Lehigh Valley Business Hall of Fame at a dinner sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Business Journal at Steel Stacks on Tuesday evening. Congratulations, Mike and Chad, on this well deserved honor and recognition!
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, December 16th, at Moravian Village. In addition to holding elections, our speaker will be Dr. Roger Whitcomb, Professor Emeritus of Political Science and International Relations from Kutztown University (and a fellow Rotarian).
Until we meet again, continue to be a gift to the community.
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