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Volume 96 Issue 30 - Apr 6, 2026
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April is Environment Month

How Rotary protects our planet

Rotary enables our members and their community partners to take action by:

  • Protecting and restoring land, coastal, marine, and freshwater resources
  • Enhancing the capacity of communities to support natural resource management and conservation
  • Supporting sustainable agriculture, fishing, and aquaculture practices
  • Addressing the cause of climate change by reducing the emission of greenhouse gases
  • Strengthening ecosystems and communities affected by climate change
  • Supporting education initiatives that promote behavior that protects the environment
  • Advocating for sustainable consumption to build an economy that uses resources more efficiently
  • Addressing environmental public health concerns

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June 3, 2026- Stroudsburgs Rotary 

Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Needed:
Foursomes
Gift certificates & other prizes
Golf Tee Sponsors - ask any business you frequent - this helps the most in our bottom line to give back.
Kudos & a big thank you to Rotarian Tricia Wingerter of Visiting Angels sponsoring 9 Tee Signs!!!

Flyers were emailed to all members, so let’s do our part and bring in a few items. It is a day filled with fun, fellowship and our mission in our ability to help local nonprofits.

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Grant Applications were mailed to all Rotarians. Any requests need to  follow all guidelines and must be received by April 30, 2026 by 5pm.

 

Sponsoring Rotarian must ensure paperwork is completed properly with all requested information. If you need help, please ask a Foundation member.

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We hope everyone enjoyed the holidays of Passover and Easter

with family, friends & lots of food!

 
Featured Speaker & Announcements
Meeting Times and Zoom Link
 
 
Lunch Meeting -      Click here Weekly Meeting Zoom Link 
Doors open 11:45 for socializing, 11:55 lunch, meeting over 1:05pm
Marita's Southwestern Bar & Grill -
735 Main St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
 
Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 859 7016 0402 Passcode: 815850
 
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Evening Meetings -
 
Underdog Cyber Defense - Carmine Corridore
Jay Park Plaza - above the MC Post Office
 
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Recap April 2, 2026
Recap:
Katie Kearney from Alzheimer's Association thanked Rotary International for $2.5 million from the Alzheimer Walk.  Sept. 28 is the local walk, at NCC.  More information is available here. 
Over 7 million people suffer with Alzheimer's and there are over 11 million unpaid caregivers.  Dementia is not a normal part of aging.  Early detection is essential as changes in lifestyle and medication can slow progression.  Brain Health is critical and there is some good news: (1) The US Pointer Study showed improved cognition in older adults with specific interventions.  More information is available here, (2) Alzheimer Association is working to have Medicare cover the first FDA approved blood test to aid in diagnosis.  More information is available here, and (3) healthy habits can lower the risk of developing cognitive decline.  10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain can be found here.  The Alzheimer's Association Great PA Chapter is hosting a Healthy Living Summit Saturday, Aprill 11 from 9 am - 12 pm in Kingston.  Registration is here. ~Grace D'Amico
 
ROTARIANS IN ACTION:
Multiple thanks to all the volunteers for both Valor and Maddy's Angels, pictured in last week's bulletin, who completed their volunteer efforts this week.  Dave Yarish shared his 2 year involvement with Meals on Wheels as another example of Rotarians In Action.  Grace and Danica marched with Safe Monroe/ESU from Courthouse Square to ESU Thursday evening in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

 
Congratulations to Mike Raub for completing PELS. President Elect Leadership Service training.
We look forward to see what he has in store for the upcoming year!
Community Events
On going Community Service
 
1) Valor Stand Down at Dansbury Park - 2nd Sunday of every month.  Greatest time to help is unloading (9:30am) and loading (12:25pm)
 
2) Little Free Libraries - bring any unwanted books especially children's books, or bring books to Eastern Monroe Public Library.
 
For Valor Stand Down and Little Libraries - Contact Leslie Underhill if you need further information.
 
3) Stroudsburg Wesleyan Food Pantry - 1st and 3rd Friday from 5:00 – 6:00 PM at the church. Mike Gonzalez 570-801-0535
 
4) Jo's Food Pantry - Light of the World Church - 1st Friday of the month 9-11am - Ida Matthew 570-242-3663
 
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PM United Way, Michael Tukeva, invited Rotarians to attend Spring Into Giving
The event is designed to raise funds for the Hannig Education Achievement Fund
April 23rd  Mountain View Vineyard
5:30-7:30PM
 
Folks can RSVP via this link: 
 
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Safe Monroe
Annual Gala fundraiser - If Rotarians would like to attend. https://www.safemonroe.org/gala-2026/
Friday, April 24, 2026,  5:30pm - Black Tie Optional
Terraview at Stroudsmoor Country Inn  5:30pm 
 
District Update
 
District 7410 challenge -  Our District has reached the requirement to maintain 1100 active members.  All clubs are encouraged to continue in their efforts of bringing in new members who will be engaged in joining our Rotary family.  Let's aim for 10 before June 15, we are half way there. 
 
April 17 2026 – Rotary District Conference in Gettysburg PA
Today, you can learn about and register for our conference at "not your typical conference.org" or
Please consider registering early to save your space and at a reduced cost of $295.00. This early registration price is available until December 15th. We have a ghost tour on Friday that you can sign up for an additional cost.
This registration will be on our web site shortly along with additional information.
 
RLI-NEA Rotary Leadership Institute of Northeast America  
 
Here are opportunities to learn more about Rotary & meet Rotarians from other Districts.  Amounts are reimbursable.
For details click the link above
 
 
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Upcoming Events
Golf Fundraiser
Jun 03, 2026
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Shawnee Inn
View entire list
Speakers
Apr 09, 2026
Noon: David Parker, Monroe County Commissioner
Updates on the County
Apr 16, 2026
David Krissman
The Great Social Experiment
Apr 23, 2026
Noon: Shayna Canty: AmeriCorps Community VISTA Amb
AmeriCorps VISTA
Apr 30, 2026
Noon: Jospeh A. Akob: Executive Director ESU
Student Activity Association
May 21, 2026
Noon: Melissa Healy
The Chemo Bag
May 28, 2026
Noon Rotary fellowship
fellowship
View entire list
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Kathleen Robbins
April 6
 
Marlo Merhige
April 6
 
Phyllis Gibson
April 7
 
Lucy Shunk
April 22
 
Zerla Bartolome
April 24
 
Dick Ludwig
April 27
 
Anniversaries
Jen Schnaitman
JEFF BORDER
April 4
 
Meeting Responsibilities
Check-In
Underhill, Leslie
 
Check-In
D'Amico, Grace
 
Greeter
Thomas, James
 
50/50
Terrill, Grant
 
Invocation
Raub, Mike
 
50/50
Marlo's number got pulled but the Queen
stayed hidden. $319 gets rolled over to next week. 
#Rotary
International
Rotary International moves Barcelona convention to 2027

Rotary International moves Barcelona convention to 2027BARCELONA (April 6, 2026) – Barcelona, Spain, has been selected to host Rotary’s international convention, which is often described by attendees as a mini-United
 
Rotary projects around the globe April 2026

Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in Mexico, Canada, Latvia, and India.
 
To catch a killer parasite

As the science advances, Rotary members join the quest to find vaccines to stop malaria

 
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