Stroudsburgs Rotary
 
 
 
 
 
MonRotary
Volume 96 Issue 23 - Feb 16, 2026
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February is Peace & Conflict Prevention Resolution Month
 

"Today, the globe faces a series of interlocking challenges that are manifesting in violent conflict around the globe. Yet we refuse to accept conflict as a way of life."

"Rotary invests in peace education and capacity building, fosters strategic relationships, and integrates peacebuilding into all of Rotary’s programs and service.

We believe when people work to create peace in their communities, that change can have a global effect.

By carrying out service projects and supporting peace fellowships and scholarships, our members take action to address the underlying causes of conflict, including poverty, discrimination, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources."

Excerpt from Rotary International

 

Click this link for Easter Seals Power Point

Click this Link to Len Lavenda's Power Point - Amateur Radio
Featured Speaker & Announcements
Recap
Recap Feb 12, 2026

A big thank you  to Casey Stairiker & Lori Wehr representatives from the Easterseals sharing what the organization contributes to our community.
Exerpts for the website: “Easterseals is changing how America understands disability. More than 1 in 4 people in the U.S. have a disability—over 70 million people. That makes disability our largest minority group.

Disability touches everyone. The more people understand disability, the better we can build a world where everyone is valued, respected, and accepted.”

We also had the pleasure of having our Assistant Governor Mitchell Marcus address our lunch group as well as bringing a guest to potentially join our club.

Recap Evening Feb 12

the evening group had an involved conversation regarding how you fold your towels and warm socks. Juliette Caines was the most interesting as a Sean was created and Gene Prospero was acknowledged for his $25/pair socks. Which he claims are the warmest, most comfortable socks ever.



We hope everyone shared some love this weekend! It was also a beautiful day in Stroudsburg for Winterfest. The ice sculptures were melting a little faster due to the warmer weather… but I’m not complaining.

  

 
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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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 - 1st and 3rd Friday from 5:00 – 6:00 PM at the church.
 
4) Jo's Food Pantry - Light of the World Church - 1st Friday of the month 9-11am
 
 
Support Other Clubs-
Rotary Club of the Smithfields 14th Annual Beer Tasting - March 6th - 6:30-9:30
District Update
 
District Governor Tim Genetti attended and shared some concerns at our lunch meeting.  Rotary International wants to merge District 7410 into larger District. A letter was sent disputing this. The only possibility for success is that our District 7410 needs to maintain 1100 active members.  All clubs are doing their part to bring in new members who will be engaged in joining our Rotary family. DG Tim Genetti's goal challenge for Stroudsburgs Rotary is to net 6 new members.  Let's aim for 10 before March 31.  We have two new applicants, let's keep them coming.  If any Honorary Rotarians are able to become active again that would be very helpful.     
 
 
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 7930-Wakefield, MA-Virtual
February 24th 2026
RLI NEA Seminar - Dist 7180 - Johnson City High School
March 7th 2026
 
RLI NEA Seminar - Dist 7950 - Bourne, MA
March 21st 2026
More info
RLI NEA Seminar - Dist 7430 - Center Valley, PA
March 28th 2026
 
Read more...
Speakers
Feb 19, 2026
Noon: Kim Lippincott
Noon: Monroe County Office of the District Attorney
Feb 26, 2026 12:00 PM
Noon- Talking amongst ourselves
Noon- Talking amongst ourselves
Mar 05, 2026 12:00 PM
Noon Kyra Herschlag
Salvation Army
Mar 26, 2026
Noon: Michelle Bisbing, President: Pocono Mountain
Economic Development
Apr 02, 2026
AM: Kathryn Kearney: Alzheimer's Association
Brain Health
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Pat Sayler
February 1
 
Debbie Kulick
February 9
 
John Hoback
February 12
 
Denise Katz
February 19
 
Mike Raub
February 20
 
Frank Herting
February 21
 
Devin Garlick
February 23
 
Walt Peeney
February 27
 
Anniversaries
John Hoback
Judy Hoback
February 8
 
Meeting Responsibilities
Luncheon 02/26/2026
 
Check In
Page, Don
 
Check In
Hartenfels, Danica
 
Greeter
Underhill, Leslie
 
50/50
Sayler, Pat
 
Invocation
Rodriguez, Stacy
 
Luncheon 2/19/2026
 
Check In
Olson, Debbie
 
Check In
Rodriguez, Stacy
 
Greeter
Lyons, Tiffany
 
50/50
Little, Russell
 
Invocation Russell & Tiffany
Lyons, Tiffany
 
 
50/50
With 7 cards left, Bill Parrish number got pulled, and the Queen stayed hidden. $ 140 gets rolled over to next
week. (Last week should have stated $116)
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
Check In -Deb Olsen
Check In -Stacy
Greeter - Tiffany
50/50 - Russell
Invocation - Russell & Tiffany
#RotaryInternational
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The Rotary E-Club of Southern Scotland, which recently started a virtual leadership development program that pairs Rotarians who are industry leaders with younger professionals

 
Rotary International launches new peace center in India

Rotary Peace Center at Symbiosis International University will train peace and development professionals from across Asia
 
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