“I’ve got the power to create my life as I want it to be” has been one of the most powerful mantras that I have recited every morning upon awakening. NO matter the challengers faced, just reciting these words empower me to take responsibility and keep moving. At times, my movement was restricted to sitting quietly in thought. The choice to sit quietly and listen for the guidance of that still small voice has served me well in my life.
With the advent of COVID-19 pandemic, I have found myself being quiet more often. It has served to calm my nerves when I receive news of yet another person I care about becoming ill. In my quiet place I am able to see more clearly and advise my loved-ones from a place of peace, love and wisdom as opposed to falling prey to fear and anger.
Rotary has also provided me the Power Tool of giving. The Elders always taught us that giving is healing. Working with Rotary to help others heals me as much as those I help.
Stroudsburgs Rotarian Sponsor Bob Lear, Stroudsburgs Rotarian PDG Karen DeMatto and Rotarian Jim Becker present a Stroudsburgs Rotary Foundation Grant to Pocono Cinema President Courtney Tolino.
Pocono Cinema will partner with East Stroudsburg University professors to screen movies related to their classes. Following the films, the professor will lead a discussion. Movies will feature timely topics such as the depiction of women in films. This series will be provided at no cost to students. Three movies will be offered on different topics over the semester. To obtain the rights for a public screening, the studio fees are typically $300. Pocono Cinema will be donating the space to use for the screenings and discussions.
Pocono Cinema will offer additional screenings of each movie that will be open to the community at a reduced ticket price of $5. These screenings will also have a discussion following the film. The series will either begin September 2020 or January 2021 depending on when ESU resumes classes on campus.
Great films inspire conversations. Through the Cinema Film Club, Pocono Cinema offers the audience opportunities to engage with our films on a deeper level. Movies can be a more approachable medium that allows people to engage in meaningful discussions. Screenings with discussions allows students and community members to connect and fosters a sense of community.
Rotary Children's Fund
At the August 6 meeting, via Zoom, Vitaliy Bezrodnov was our guest speaker. Through the Rotary Children's Fund, he coordinates the Cultural Exchange Program, giving young people an opportunity to experience different cultures through global travel while sharing their own cultural experience. This endeavor enriches us all.
“I’ve got the power to create my life as I want it to be” has been one of the most powerful mantras that I have recited every morning upon awakening. NO matter the challengers faced, just reciting these words empower me to take responsibility and keep moving. At times, my movement was restricted to sitting quietly in thought. The choice to sit quietly and listen for the guidance of that still small voice has served me well in my life.
