Rotary Club of the Stroudsburgs
 
 
MonRotary
Volume 96, Issue 62 - Nov. 16, 2026
 
 
November is Rotary Foundation Month

Foundation history

At the 1917 convention, outgoing Rotary president Arch Klumph proposed setting up an endowment “for the purpose of doing good in the world.” That one idea, and an initial contribution of $26.50, set in motion a powerful force that has transformed millions of lives around the globe.”

Money donated internationally then comes back to the Districts in 3 years. The District receives 50% of of what the members donated and is distributed to our clubs as a matching district donation. 

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A successful H.S. Senior Leadership Luncheon. 

Great Rotarian turnout and over 130 students/administration.

 

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 - 6:15 pm
Underdog Cyber Security
Jay Park Plaza - above the MC Post Office
 
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Recap Nov 12, 2026

Over 125 high school seniors were honored at the Leadership Luncheon on Nov. 12, with ~30 Rotarians present.  President Mike Raub presided, Amy Leiser and Timaki Johnson spoke on youth service, Rotary District Governor Andy Chapman addressed the group, and our own speaker and giveaway sponsor Tricia Wingerter conducted the school presentation.  Keynote Speaker Earl Granville riveted the audience with his military and personal journey.  Special thanks to Visiting Angels and all our sponsors and advertisers, to Stacy Rodriguez for the beautiful brochure, and to Denise Fleitman for the student certificates.  Thank you to all who helped set up and tear down the venue.

 

  
 
 
Rotarians Spotted in the Community
Denise Fleitman at the Valor Patriots Ball
 
 
Please text pictures of your volunteer efforts in non-profit community endeavers to Grace D'Amico at 570-977-0536 for inclusion.
Community Events
Rotarian Activities:
 
Valor is looking for volunteer drivers to help deliver Thanksgiving meals to veterans.  
Please register here if you can help.

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Save the Date
December 10, 2026 Annual Holiday Party at Marita's
More Info to Come!
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Salvation Army Bell Ringing on Saturday, December 12

Please register here if you can help.


Other Events:
Red Kettle Gala, December 3, 2026
The Swiftwater Conference & Event Center
Call (570) 421-3050 or visit here to register.
 
SERVICE ABOVE SELF
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 3:00 – 6:30 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
 
5)  RHD Street2Feet  130 N 1st St, Stroudsburg - Tuesdays and Thursday from 10:30-1pm
Are you interested in helping the homeless?  No weekly commitment, but you need to be there the full 2.5 hours… opening doors, monitoring lunch, monitoring laundry.  Must provide PA State Police Criminal Record Check documentation.
Contact - Lloyd Shakespeare - 570-350-3469, lloyd.shakespeare@rhd.org
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Help keep our Rotary Club vibrant, active, and strong.
Join a committee. Share your ideas, and make a difference!
Contact Mike Raub if interested.
 
Committee & Chairs Available:
* Satellite Chair * Membership Committee * Social Media Chair & Committee 
* Service Project Committee * Fellowship Committee * Speaker Committee  * Fundraising Committee
District Update
District 7410 
 RLI-NEA Rotary Leadership Institute of Northeast America  
 
Click the link to view opportunities to learn more about Rotary & meet Rotarians from other Districts.  Amounts are reimbursable.
For details click the link above
 
RLI NEA Seminar - Dist 7410 - Scranton(Wilkes-Barre), PA
November 21st 2026  click here to register
 
RLI NEA Springfield, MA Seminar - Dist 7890
January 30th 2027
 
 
Upcoming Events
Salvation Army Bell Ringing 2026
Dec 12, 2026
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Come out and help spread the Holiday cheer by ringing the bell to raise money for the Salvation Army. We will be in front of the Vault 636, formerly Siansa, from 10am to 5pm.  

Stroudsburg
The Vault

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Speakers
Nov 19, 2026
Lunch: Book Publication
Nov 26, 2026
No Meeting: Thanksgiving
Dec 03, 2026 12:00 PM
Noon -
Dec 10, 2026
Noon: Gross McGinley. ESQ
Dec 10, 2026 12:00 PM
Noon: Holiday Party
Dec 24, 2026
No Meeting: Christmas Eve
View entire list
Birthdays & Anniversaries 
Member Birthdays
Bob Riley
November 23
 
Rob Thompson
November 25
 
TJ Price
November 25
 
Anniversaries
Russell Little
Tiffany Lyons
November 8
 
Tiffany Lyons
Russell Little
November 8
 
Cheryl Cloke
Cheryl Cloke
November 30
 
Meeting Responsibilities
Luncheon 11/19/2026
 
Check In
Garlick, Devin
 
Check In
Page, Don
 
Greeter
D'Amico, Grace
 
50/50
Thomas, James
 
Invocation
Schaefer, Edward
 
Luncheon 12/03/2026
 
Check In
Dennis, John
 
Check In
Fox, Dave
 
Greeter
Johnson, Timaki
 
50/50
Garlick, Devin
 
Invocation
Raub, Mike
 
50/50
11/5/2026
Rotary Club of Park Ridge NJ member June Bertini's  number was pulled, but the Queen stayed hidden.  $390 rolls over to next week.
#Rotary
International
Rotaractors ready to lead
Newly eligible to seek global grants, Rotaractors are showing they can bring fresh ideas to large international projects
 
 
Museum worthy
From the iron lung to gene sequencing, a new Rotarian learns about polio’s scientific legacy.
 
 
Rotary projects around the globe – November 2026
Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in Canada, the Cayman Islands, Wales, India, and Indonesia.
 
 
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