Rotary Club of the Stroudsburgs
 
 
 
 
 
MonRotary
Volume 96 Issue 28 - Mar 23, 2026
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March is Water, Sanitation & Hygiene  (WASH) Month

Clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education are basic necessities for a healthy environment and a productive life.

When people have access to clean water and sanitation, waterborne diseases decrease, children stay healthier and attend school more regularly, and mothers can spend less time carrying water and more time helping their families. Excerpts from Rotary International

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SERVICE PROJECTS:

Mady's Kitchen Signups are open  for this weekend

Semi-Annual cooking and serving over 150 meals in the community

This weekend Mar 28 & Mar 29

Click here for SIGNUP SHEET

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Another service project available is packing Easter meal boxes for Valor.

Mar 27-Apr 1, 2026  - more information below

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Now Available:

T-Shirts (long sleeve / short sleeve)

Sweatshirts (hoodies & zip-up) 

New- Polo's with new logo

To place and order contact Leslie

 

"I would like to affirm once again that the forging of personal relationships based on trust and respect is exactly the culture of peace put into practice.  I am convinced that a culture of peace can be realized on a global scale and become permanent when peace takes root in the mind of every single person." ~Ikeda Sensei - From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p 513

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
Recap - March 19, 2026
 
Anthony Davis of Dutch Tactical is a retired U.S. Army Veteran and a "certified firearms instructor known for his disciplined approach to training, his commitment to safety, and his ability to make complex defensive concepts accessible to everyday gun owners. He is based in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and his work reflects a deep respect for responsible firearm ownership and a belief that confidence comes from proper education and repetition. "
"His instruction emphasizes situational awareness, safe handling, and practical defensive skills that translate directly to real‑life scenarios."  There are free training courses available.  Sign up for this Wednesday, March 25, 2026 on "When You Can Use Force". see attached flyer.
 
     
 
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
 
Community Need: VALOR Easter Meal Box Packaging.
Any time between 9-5pm on the following days:
March 27 - To start packing partial boxes 
March 30, 31 and April-
Finish packing boxes
Location: Camp Trexler 1130 Scenic Drive, Kunkletown, PA
Join Tiffany & Russell on Mar 27. If available contact Leia 609-480-6263
 
 
Safe Monroe
Annual Gala fundraiser will be held on April 24 if Rotarians would like to come out and support this effort. https://www.safemonroe.org/gala-2026/
Friday, April 24, 2026, join us at Terraview at Stroudsmoor Country Inn  5:30pm - Black Tie Optional
 
Permanent volunteers are needed at ECHO to expand their hours ...https://www.safemonroe.org/how-you-can-help/echo/
 
 
 
District Update
 
District 7410 challenge -  Our District has reached the requirement to maintain 1100 active membersAll 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
RLI NEA Seminar - Dist 7180 - Johnson City High School
March 7th 2026

 
 
RLI NEA Seminar - Dist 7430 - Center Valley, PA
March 28th 2026
 
Read more...
Upcoming Events
Mady’s Kitchen March 29, 2026- Corrected date
St John’s Catholic Church in Middle Smithfield
Mar 29, 2026
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
View entire list
Speakers
Mar 26, 2026
Economic Development
Apr 02, 2026
Brain Health
Apr 09, 2026
Updates on the County
Apr 16, 2026
The Great Social Experiment
Apr 23, 2026
AmeriCorps VISTA
Apr 30, 2026
Student Activity Association
View entire list
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Mike Uklenowich
March 11
 
Rob Howell
March 15
 
Bill Rinehart
March 31
 
John Beljean
March 31
 
Meeting Responsibilities
Luncheon 3/26/2026
 
Check In
Dennis, John
 
Check In
Andrews, Peter
 
Greeter
Hannig, Don
 
50/50
Terrill, Grant
 
Invocation
Upright, Kirby
 
Luncheon 04/02/2026
 
Check In
Fox, Dave
 
Check In
Dennis, John
 
Greeter
Rowlands, Dinoli
 
50/50
D'Amico, Grace
 
Invocation
Thomas, James
 
Luncheon 04/09/2026
 
Check-In
Underhill, Leslie
 
Check-In
D'Amico, Grace
 
Greeter
Thomas, James
 
50/50
Terrill, Grant
 
Invocation
Raub, Mike
 
50/50
With 2 cards left, Rose London's number got pulled, with a 50/50 chance to win $258, the Queen stayed hidden. Over $258 gets rolled over to next week. 
 
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