Stroudsburgs Rotary
 
MonRotary
Volume 89 Issue 24 December 12, 2019
Featured Speaker & Announcements
President's Corner
Greetings fellow Rotarians!
 
Today we will have our very own District Governor Karen DeMatteo here for her "official" DG visit.  Be sure to come on down!
 
Be sure to check out the Upcoming events for all club happenings.  
 
Lastly, the Smithfields Rotary has invited us to their tree lighting on tonight!  Don't forget about our Salvation Army Bell Ringing in front of Siamsa on December 14th.  Be sure to sign up for a time slot!  More volunteers are NEEDED!
 
Blessings,
Jeff Gilbert
2019-2020 President
State of the Bench
 Judge Patti-Worthington came to speak with our club about the state of the bench in Monroe County.  Here are some highlights:
-With our case load, we need 8 judges
-In January up to 7 counties fund District Judges but the State funds the county
-This year starting pre-trial services - Keep out of jail (Drug offenses & mental health)
-All Judges involved in many committees (Both local and statewide)
-Highest crime rate of all 4th class county
-Child custody-Very high but gets through the court and lower at the end of year
-PFA are very high
-Able to reduce mortgage foreclosures-60% stay in homes
-Child Support/Divorce is steady but higher than other 4th class
-Domestic Relations-do a very good job of getting reimbursements
-Canines in court-lowers emotions/calms children and jurors.  Can request to attend hearings
Stroudsburgs Rotary Foundation Update
Dave Super reviewed foundation policies and procedures for our club.  The Foundation Board currently manages about $157,000 which supports scholarships and other community giving.  Dave also reviewed the various ways to give and identified a number of potential revenue sources and grants.  Leveraged grants are available through the District and Rotary International.  The annual distribution meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2020.  Support OUR Foundation today!
Upcoming Events
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Front of Siamsa Restaurant
Dec 14, 2019
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
 
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Tom Helfst
December 7
 
Laura Goss
December 10
 
Enid Logan
December 13
 
Jamie Kizer
December 14
 
Ed Kmetz
December 17
 
Stacy Rodriguez
December 20
 
Jillian Olsen
December 27
 
ROTARIAN DUTY ROSTER
Sign In: Frank  Herting & 
Rob Howell
Greeters: Need Volunteer
50/50: Need Volunteer
Invocation: Michelle Baehr
MonRotary Notes:
Jessica Peetz
50/50-
Trudie Lear was called to find the Queen and did not succeed.  $183 rolls over!
 
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Speakers
Dec 12, 2019
Frank Cloke - Tri-M group
Dec 12, 2019
District Govenor
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Russell Hampton
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