Greetings Fellow Rotarians: As the end of my year as President quickly approaches, I believe it important to receive feedback from you. If you have any comments, questions or concerns, I request that they be sent to my attention. So far I haven’t received any replies. rvlittner@gmail.com Member feedback is vital to the continued success of our Club as we plan projects and programs as well as strive to remain a vibrant Club in tune with the membership and community in which we serve. The new Rotary Year starts July 1st.
The Club Changeover is June 24th. Please join me for the installation of our new Officers and Board members and more.
On Wednesday, Morgan Marks, District 7430 endorsed candidate for a Rotary International Peace Scholarship, was our speaker. Morgan just returned from overseas where she was a Peace Corps Volunteer for 27 months in Zambia, Africa. Thanks to Morgan for her dedication and service.
Meet our newest member Chris Brown, Executive Director of the Bethlehem YMCA. If you have not met Chris, please take a moment to do so.
CONGRATULATIONS to Matt Lauth and family on the birth of a daughter, Mackenzie Elizabeth. Mom and baby are doing well.
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION: Our Club has concluded a very successful campaign under the leadership of George Mowrer. The final results will be announced in the near future but as of last week we are at an all-time record. Thanks to every member who has donated. Rotary International projects change lives throughout the world. To find out more, go to www.rotary.org and click on the tab marked The Rotary Foundation.
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.bethlehemparotary.org for the complete committee list.
GOLF TOURNAMENT RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 22: We are rescheduled for June 22. If you can make it on that date sign up. Join in the fun and fellowship by attending the summer outing at Silver Creek Country Club. 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. A Hole Sign is $150. Show your support while advertising your business or pass on to a prospective sponsor. We also need RAFFLE PRIZES such as gift certificates from your favorite restaurant or store. We need your help this week. Sponsorships are available. Contact Butch Macri @ 610.691.2400.
DISTRICT CHANGEOVER DINNER and AWARDS is June 29th at the William Penn Inn, Blue Bell, PA. Please consider attending this event. See Deb Geiger or the District website for information.
STRIKE OUT HUNGER NIGHT with the Phillies vs. Dodgers is Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 7:05p.m. See Gerry or Jill Long for ticket information. This is a great chance to get to a game and meet fellow Rotarians from around the District, sponsor a youngster to attend and help out with this community service project which supports Northeast Ministry, Bethlehem Boys and Girls Club and the Center for Independent Living (S2L) children. Support our Rotary Foundation with the purchase of a ticket. Prices start at $20.
TASTES & TUNES: Our signature event is October 4, 2015 from 4 p.m. -7:30 p.m. at the Hotel Bethlehem. Hold the date for “Good Food. Cool Music. Great Cause”. Chair Thea Phalon, and the Committee are already hard at work planning this years’ event. As was announced, Honorary Chairs are Andy & Carol Scott and the beneficiary of the event is the Bethlehem Boys and Girls Club which is celebrating 85 years of service this year.
REMINDER: Please do not park in handicapped parking spaces without a placard.
The week Hal Funt will give his classification talk. Please join us for Hal’s presentation.
