Service Above Self
Stroudsburgs Rotary
 
 
 
 
 
MonRotary
Volume 96 Issue 19 - Dec 8, 2025
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"Disease results in misery, pain, and poverty for millions of people worldwide. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so important to us. We lead efforts both large and small. We set up temporary clinics, blood donation centers, and training facilities in underserved communities struggling with outbreaks and health care access. We design and build infrastructure that allows doctors, patients, and governments to work together." ~ Rotary International
 
 
Reminders - Upcoming Events
 
Reminder - There is no satellite evening meeting tomorrow.  The lunch meeting remains the same at 12pm, please join in the tour at 3pm 

Tour at Pocono Wildlife on Thursday 3pm!  Details are below and please feel free to reach out with any questions you have. 

Thursday, December 11th 3pm-4pm
Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
1161 Cherry Drive Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Make a left when you get to the pond and follow the signs for the clinic and park in front of the clinic 

 What to expect:
    •    Most of the tour will be outside and it is a little hilly/rocky
    •    Wear closed-toed shoes and warm clothes; dress for comfort
    •    The tour will last approximately 45min
 
Dec 13 - Saturday - Salvation Army Bell Ringing 11-5pm Click here for Signup Sheet
 
Dec 18 - Thursday - Annual Christmas/Holiday Party - 5:30-7:30 $40/pp
                Back by popular demand - Ugly Sweater Contest & White Elephant Gift Exchange - Min. gift value $20 -
Signup & pay $40 on Separate Email
 
Please sign up for the party or let Stacy know if you will be attending - There are only 9 signed up.
 
There will be no regular lunch or evening meeting on Dec 18
 
 
 
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 Dec 4, 2025
Recap
 
Thank you Lauren Peterson, Executive Director at Safe Monroe for sharing your story. It was very impactful.
"Safe Monroe (formerly Women's Resources of Monroe County) offers FREE and CONFIDENTIAL services for anyone who has been a victim, or family members of victims, of domestic and/or sexual abuse. Established in 1980 we have grown and expanded our services to meet the needs of victims and survivors in our area. Domestic and sexual abuse know no boundaries – women, men, children, teens, LGBTQ+, young and old; anyone can be a victim of abuse, therefore anyone can be eligible to receive services at Safe Monroe." from Safe Monroe website
 
 
Volunteering
Past Pres Stacy volunteered at Habitat for Humanity Restore folding and stuffing their annual appeals letters.  If interested in helping: 
Monroe County Habitat for Humanity bulk mailing event is needed for next week on Monday, 12/8/2025 - Friday 12/12/2025 from 10:30am - 3:30pm each day.
 
They are located at 2610 Milford Road East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.
*Please contact Yvette Keith directly at 570-350-9072 if you are interested. 
 
Stuff about 4,000-5,00 annual appeals. If you can only do a few hours here or there, that is okay. All help is welcomed.  
 
Stroudsburgs Rotary Foundation
Thank you TJ Price for recognizing the importance of our Foundation and donating $100 on your birthday towards Stroudsburgs Rotary Foundation. We appreciate all Rotarians that have donated but have not been acknowledged in the MonRotary.  This is something new we'd like to do to show our appreciation.
 
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.
 
3) Stroudsburg Wesleyan Food Pantry - 
 
4) Jo's Food Pantry - Light of the World Church - 1st Friday of the month 9-11am
 
District Update
District  7410 
 
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  
 
 
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Upcoming Events
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
The Vault
Dec 13, 2025
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
 
Stroudsburgs Rotary Christmas/Holiday Party
Marita's Southwest Grill
Dec 18, 2025
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Bob Wehe Blood Drive
Lighthouse Full Gospel Church of God
Dec 26, 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 
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Speakers
Dec. 11, 2025 12:00 p.m.
Noon - Trip to Sri Lanka
Dec. 18, 2025
Noon: The Chemo Bag
Dec. 18, 2025 12:00 p.m.
Noon & Evening - Christmas /Holiday Party
Dec. 25, 2025 12:00 p.m.
Noon & Evening NO MEETING
Jan. 01, 2026 12:00 p.m.
Noon & Evening - No Meeting
Jan. 08, 2026 12:00 p.m.
Noon - Sex Trafficking in NEPA
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Amy Leiser
December 2
 
Laura Goss
December 10
 
Stacy Rodriguez
December 20
 
Chiffon Bourjolly
December 24
 
Anniversaries
Edward Schaefer
Jennifer
December 28
 
Meeting Responsibilities
Check In
Andrews, Peter
 
Check In
Hartenfels, Danica
 
Greeter
Rowlands, Dinoli
 
50/50
D'Amico, Grace
 
Invocation
Kirkwood, Ginny
 
 
 
50/50
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