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Volume 80 Issue 5    August 4, 2016

THE GREATEST ROTARY CLUB IN THE WORLD!
Stroudsburgs, The
"Service Above Self"
We meet Thursdays at 11:55 AM
The Sycamore Grille
92 Main Street
Delaware Water Gap, PA  18327
United States
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What happened last week?
 
50/50 - Kirby Upright missed the queen!   $91 rolls over.   
 
Rob Howell introduced fellow member, Michael Albert who took the club on a photo essay of world cultures.  Michael shared the many lessons he learned through living abroad and his decade of international experience.  At each stop he shared not only photos, but his thoughts on what made that country or region unique.
 
Prince Edward Island Canada (Michaels home) - Identity, Pride, Hospitality
Montreal - Multiculturalism, Joy of Living, Language, Diversity
Bangladesh - Resilience, Determination, Poverty
Norway - Knowledge, Recreation, Environment, Equality
Europe - History, Tradition, Multiculturalism, Food, Connection
Mali - Patience, Focus, Family, Tradition, Colonialism
Malaysia - Commitment, Strength, Odd Affirmative Action
Vietnam - Identity Effort
Azerbaijan - Juxtaposition, Corruption, Post-Soviet Identity
Liberia - War, Extreme Poverty, Opportunity, Hope, Resilience, International Cooperation
Haiti - Devastation, Determination, Disaster
Thailand - Saving Face, Kindness, Non-Confrontation
Burma/Myanmar - Repression, Hope, Diversity
China - Quality, Tradition
U.S.A. - Family, Philanthropy, Collaboration
 
This and that:
Dave Fox will host the annual club picnic at his home on August 28 at 1PM.  Everyone is invited to bring their families and a side dish for sharing.
 
District Governor, Marcia Loughman, will pay her official visit to the club on August 25.  Please plan to be in attendance!
 
President Ruth Ann is looking to form a committee for Stroud Fest.  Talk to Ruth Ann and be the first to volunteer!
 
 
Rotary International News
BUILDING A ROTARY DREAM TO SUPPORT THE HOMELESS

All going to plan, mid next year, two rather swish three-bedroom homes will be going under the hammer in Invercargill.

Continue reading BUILDING A ROTARY DREAM TO SUPPORT THE HOMELESS at Rotary District 9980.

 
MEETING ASSIGNMENTS:
 
This Week...
 
Sign in:  John Hoback & Ed Kmetz
Greeters & Setup:  Chuck Niclaus & Grant Terrill
50/50:  Bill Parrish
Invocation:  Clarence Murphy
MonRotary Notes:  Tricia Wingerter
Clean Up: Steven Love
 
Next Week...
 
Sign in:  Bob Wehe & Jen Keat
Greeters & Setup:  Harriet Droska & Robert Lear
50/50: Maria Candelaria
Invocation:  Christa Carceres
MonRotary Notes:  Denise Cebular
Clean Up: Jessica Peetz
Speakers
Oct 20, 2016
Politics and Pundits, the History of America’s Presidential Elections
Oct 20, 2016
Please contact Jim Becker at rotary@ptd.net or 570-977-0353 to Reserve
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Upcoming Events
Auction Meeting
Riley and Company, Inc
Nov 07, 2016
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
 
WELCOME 
PRESIDENT RUTH ANN! 
2016-2017
IS GOING TO BE A GREAT YEAR!
 
 
How we can earn a Presidential Citation
To qualify for a Presidential Citation, clubs must complete 2 mandatory activities and additional activities in several categories.  Although most will be verified through RI data, you have to rely on info entered in Rotary Club Central.
 
For the first time, club's eligible achievements will run the span of the entire Rotary year - July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 
 
District Governors will be able to track club achievements online and they are encouraged to be supportive in helping them achieve the state goals.
 
How we can earn a District Citation
This is a special citation to districts that:
1-Show at least 51% of their clubs earning Presidential Citations
2-Contribute at least 20% of their District Designated Fund to PolioPlus
3-Increase annual fund giving by at least 5% over last year
4-Achieve a 3% increase in membership.
Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
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The Official Weekly Publication of The Rotary Club of the Stroudsburgs 
PO Box 365, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 • www.stroudsburgsrotary.org
Editor: Jessica C. Peetz
Co Editor: Laura Goss