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 DATE:  September 8, 2025
 
This week our speaker will be District Governor, Mary Cook.  Please come to meet Mary and hear her plans for the 2025-26 Rotary Year.  Let's give Mary our support!  
 
This past week we had our First Wednesday meeting at the new location of Working Dog Press. We had over 20 Rotarians, and even a visiting Rotarian and a possible new Rotarian from Europe! A big thank you to Fred and his amazing staff for the great pizza, tour of the new facility and gift bags! 
 
Have you purchased tickets for our signature fundraiser, Rotary Nite at the Races?  (click to learn more)
Please buy them sooner than later so that the committee can plan accordingly.  Even if you cannot make the event, you can still buy tickets and give them to someone that would like to attend. OR .... instead, you can donate directly to the Bethlehem Rotary Foundation.  Remember, the proceeds of this event will support our youth exchange program, ShelterBox, Bethlehem Emergency Shelter, Backpack Program and many other local projects.   
 
Yours in Rotary service,
 
President Lori Knerr
Rotary Trending News
October Mixer
Join us for a "Charcuterie & Wine Tasting" at A Couple Craves!  Cost is $20, please bring cash.  We will try various items, such as cheese, meats, honey, and more, paired with wine samples. (Thank you to Rocco and Ham for supplying!).  After the tasting, we will have a fun round of Trivia led by Rotarian Lauren!  Please feel free to bring soft drinks, water or a bottle of wine to enjoy throughout the evening.  Let's support this wonderful Bethlehem business through our Community & Economic Development Area of Focus and have fun while doing it. You won't want to miss this!! Register Here
 
Foundation GRANTS
The Bethlehem Rotary Foundation Grant Committee will be accepting applications Oct 1 - 31.  If you know of any qualified local non-profits, please send them the Funding Request Form. 
All submissions will be review by the committee and award notifications will be made no later than 12/31/25.  Evaluations are based on requests that address the following areas of philanthropic focus:
  • Peace & Conflict Resolution
  • Education & Literacy
  • Infrastructure
  • Disease Prevention & Treatment
  • Maternal & Child Health
  • Economic & Community Development
  • Environmental
Question may be directed to Deb Walter: deb.walter@yahoo.com
 
 
 
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Malek, Ham
 
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Knerr, Lori
 
Upcoming Events
October Social
A Couple Craves
Oct 01, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
 
A Rotary Nite at the Races
2755 Station Avenue
Oct 10, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 
Race to Zero 5K and Fun Run 2025
Simmons Elementary School
Oct 18, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
 
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Nite at the Races Sponsorship Form
Silent Auction/Basket Raffle Form
Click here to register for our annual Race to Zero on October 18th in Horsham.  You can donate directly, or you can sign up for the 5K Race or fun walk.  This is a family friendly course.
 
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