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.
Bonnie Sirower, a member of the Fair Lawn Sunrise Rotary Club and on the Board of the International Fellowship of Rotarian Musicians, encouraged Rotarians to establish drum circles in the community under the 501(c) 3 organization “Music Mends Minds, Restoring the Rhythm of Life.” Drum circles are held in senior centers, memory care facilities, veterans homes and other places. Participation in a drum circle may lead to reduced stress, feelings of well-being and improved ability to concentrate and focus. Throughout NJ, 14 Rotarians are trained facilitators and drum circles have been held for thousands, in groups of 15-30. Bonnie acted as Drum Circle Facilitator as all present were provided various instruments including drums, tambourines, dog toys that oink, triangles…no musical experience was necessary!
Rotarians Spotted Volunteering in the Community
Please text pictures of your volunteer efforts in non-profit community endeavers to Grace D'Amico at 570-977-0536 for inclusion.
The gala will bring together local business owners, community leaders, elected officials, and members of our veteran community for an evening of cocktails, dinner, live music, and dancing. It should be a great opportunity to network and connect with many of the people doing business and serving our community throughout the Poconos.
More importantly, proceeds from the evening will support our 2027 Vows of Valor initiative, which provides a completely free wedding to a deserving veteran or active-duty service member. Supporting our veterans and military families is incredibly important to us, and we’re excited to bring the business community together behind that mission.
Tickets and additional information can be found here:
New - RHD Street2Feet 130 N 1st St, Stroudsburg - Tuesdays and Thursday from 10:30-1pm
Are you interested in helping the homeless? Street to feet has a great opportunity - 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.
9 am Service Project with Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center
See Oct 5 email from Tyrone Holmes for more information regarding project
12:00pm - 3pm Foundation Luncheon at Scranton Hilton
$40 per person - Lunch Included
Rotary International Director Mary Peak Helman will be the guest speaker
If you are the winning bidder for a silent auction item, the amount you pay will be donated to The Rotary Foundation in your name, giving you Foundation credit for your contribution
Let Mike Raub know if you are interested in attending luncheon to look into carpooling
RLI-NEA Rotary Leadership Institute of Northeast America
100 Shawnee Inn Drive
