Recap: RYLA follow-up with students Dillen & Emma Thompson was a huge success. Even though the event was 2.5 days the students got a lot out of it. Those that were able to attend Stroudsburgs Rotary Annual Picnic and farewell party for Karen DeMatteo had a great time. On behalf of Stroudsburgs Rotary, Dick Ludwig (our beloved photographer) presented Karen with a memory book of the service projects during her year as Governor. Karen held it together and didn't cry. We had some great attendees/friends from the District join in our celebration too. PDG MaryEllen Bentler, DGN Bill Skinner and his wife, DGE Samantha Maruzzeli and her husband, PDG Dave Palmer and his wife and Tim Genetti and his wife. Karen was touched that so many traveled such a distance to say their goodbyes, it was a very nice representation from around the District and shows how much impact she has made. Mark Baylis from Valor met with PDG Karen DeMatteo and presented Stroudsburgs Rotary with a plaque of appreciation, which she presented at our last meeting to our Rotarians along with President Dave Yarosh. Membership Committee: Between the membership and the community service team we discussed Rotarians helping Rotarians. If you have a chore that you need help with please contact Kate, Leslie or Stacy. Rotarian helping Rotarian - Any help is appreciated if you are willing and able to help The DeMatteos pack up the last of their belongings on Sunday or Monday and say your last goodbyes. Contact Stacy by email or 570-872-4404 Be My Guest - Last day to enter the friendly competition, ends Aug 11 Bring a guest and enter a chance to win a Paul Harris. The top 3 Rotarians will win a prize. Rich Berkowitz is in the lead with 5, then Debbie Kulick with 3 and John Dennis with 2. Invite friends & family to "The Greatest Rotary Club in the World". **Saturday, Sept 3 - Stroudfest - click here to sign up We need more people for 9am setup and 1:00-3:00pm Shift _______________________________________________________________________________________ District Update: August 14th - Railriders Baseball Game - We have a group from Stroudsburg going - let us know if your interested“Imagine Rotary” Sunday, August 14th @ 1:05 pm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Tickets are $13 for Bleacher Seating or $14 for Field Reserved (A portion of every sale supports the fight to eradicate Polio) ___________________________________________________________________ Recurring Info: _______________________________________________________________________________ Up Coming Meetings: Aug 10 & Aug 24 - Community Service Team Zoom Mtg - 2nd & 4th Wed of the month 8am- Join in on Zoom ______________________________________________________________________________ **Sept 13 - In Person Board Meeting- Tuesday, 5pm - open to all - The Willow Tree, 601 Ann Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 |