50/50: Dale Fuller had the lucky # for the 50/50. However, she was unlucky with pulling the queen so $62.00 rolls over.
New Member Publication (1st): Enid Logan, Executive Director of Family Promise of Monroe County.
Program: Our very own, Cleo Jarvis presented "What is Kwanza?". Cleo provided an interactive presentation on what Kwanza is and is not. Kwanza is not a religious holiday. IT IS a celebration of African American Culture celebrating family and community over food and needed gifts. There are 7 days of Kwanza with 7 symbols. Each symbol has a special meaning to the holiday. Kwanza means the 1st fruits of harvest. Thank you KwanzaMama for this informative presentation!
Announcements:
*The committee approved the Red Cross as the recipient of a $3,000 grant. The funds are from the club and from the International return of funds. The Red Cross will provide and install 150 smoke alarms to at risk homes in our community. If you would like to volunteer, installation of the alarms will be on 12/16.
*We are still looking for people to volunteer to be on a committee for Not Just Another Auction. We need volunteers for all areas. Please contact Ruth Longo if you think you can make a positive contribution with this great fundraiser for our club. Anyone interested in more information, please email Ruth at rlongo5899@gmail.com.
*Youth Service Chair Karen DeMatteo wants to change up the Service Above Self Scholarship and is also looking for volunteers to work with the youth. Email Karen at karenandrotary@gmail.com.
*The Essay Contest is back and this committee is chaired by Ed Kmetz. The topic this year is "Making a Difference". See him or email at ekmetz@ptd.net to volunteer in the judging of these essays.
*Rotary Holiday Fellowship Friday, December 15, 2017, At Rob and Jill Howell - Stroudsburg, PA. 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Please bring a dish to pass, More information to follow after Thanksgiving, (just RSVP to Rob at rotarianrob@gmail.com by December 12th)