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Recap -

 

The last two weeks we had Stroudsburgs Rotary Foundation 2024-25 grant recipients attend lunch and introduce themselves & tell us a little bit about what the grant money is being used for.

Michael Tukeva CEO PM United Way - $2, 000 - Backpack giveaway, Pastor Lynda Keefer and Michale Gonzalez from Stroudsburg United Wesleyan Church Food Pantry -$2,000 - Repairs for their Refrigerator, this is being elevated to our District 7410 level to obtain matching funds, Sarah Collier from the Fine Arts Center -$500 for art show expenses, President Stacy Rodriguez, Majors John R, & Martha Wheeler from the Salvation Army - $1,000 - youth program promoting healthy foods & eating,  & Sebastain Alappat from Spark Arts Inc - $1,000 - camp for underprivileged children learning about expression through the arts, mindfulness and nature.

Pictured below is Ida Matthews from Jo's Food Pantry - $1,000 -for supplies and food to keep the pantry running smoothly and assist the community members in need. 

    

 

President - Ed Schaefer

President Elect - Mike Raub

1st V.P. - needed

2nd V.P. - Tricia Wingerter

Director at Large - Gene Prospero

Director at Large - Dave Yarosh

Secretary - Amy Leiser

Treasurer - Marlo Merhige

Asst Treasurer - Ted Butz

Immediate Past President - Stacy Rodriguez

 

Community Service Co-Chairs - Zerla Bartolome & Juliette Caines

Speaker Chair - Dinoli Rowlands

Membership Chair - Needed

Marketing/ Social Media - Chiffon Bourjolly, Stacy Rodriguez & more needed

Fundraising Chair - needed

 

 

RYLA - was a huge success, a great way to get out of your comfort zone in a safe place and learn some leadership skills & build friendships - 1st Picture is RYLA Chair Amy Leiser with the three students Stroudsburgs Rotary sponsored, Mannat Patel, Kiesha Leonard, and Anabelle Cervone (I'm not sure if names are listed in correct order)

   

 

 

 

Spring Fling was a huge success. Click here to view Spring Fling Photos

President Stacy Rodriguez felt very blessed and loved seeing the wonderful turnout of Rotarians and friends.  With a room full of more than 45 attendees we had a lot of laughs, music, sincere words and a little roasting. Thank you to all the Roasters, great job. Some members thought it was on the light side, Pres. Stacy thought it was perfect.  She was very touched by all the member involvement with writing and singing songs, playing guitar, dancing, decorations and good food & conversation...Thank you V.P. Mike Raub for being the MC, Zerla & Juliette for decorations, Phyllis Gibson (I think for planning it &) for writing a song & performing with members and having everyone involved with the chorus. Also coercing Ray Starner to write a song too & perform with his guitar/ singing voice.  Gene Prospero for the dance to Color My World. Past PDG Karen DeMatteo & Lou drove up from South Carolina, we even got Past President Cleo Jarvis to make an appearance and she presented Pres. Stacy with yellow roses.  Also a thank you to Roy Ramos for music during dinner before the Roasting started.  Thank you all for sharing such a special day and showing your support throughout this past Rotary year.

         

 

Danica Hartenfels is inviting Stroudsburgs Rotary to her Sweet 16 Birthday Bash. Please let her know if you could attend and celebrate this special day with her.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

Contact Leslie Underhill

 

 

Rotary Club of the Smithfields is sponsoring their 2nd Annual Youth Golf Day. Let's help spread the word.