Service Above Self in full force at Mady's Community Dinner
Thank you to all that volunteered, and to all that donated to the District hygiene collection which took place at PETS this past weekend. 2 truckloads were filled and distributed to 4 different locations for the needy. Pictured is just a small portion of what was collected.
"The more one does and sees and feels, the more one is able to do, and the more genuine may be one's appreciation of fundamental things like home, and love, and understanding companionship." ~Amelia Earhart
Last week Kelly Foley explained how the SHARE Housing Program works and the benefits to both the renter and the rentee. One of the recipients needs to be over 60 years of age. Click here for the website
Why share a home? Some people like the idea of having another person around the house. Others are looking for an affordable place to live or a way to supplement their income in order to meet household expenses. In some cases, it enables the older adult to remain in their home and community.
Homesharing offers the homeowner:
Income to help with expenses
A responsible tenant
Homesharing offers the home seeker:
A private bedroom with agreed upon, shared common spaces
Affordable rent
Homesharing may offer participants help with household tasks or other agreed upon services. It may also offer the home seeker reduced rent in exchange for services.
Who is eligible? Older adults, persons with disabilities, veterans, working professionals, college students, individuals at-risk of homelessness, single-parents, or people simply wishing to share their lives and homes with others. SHARE participants must be at least 18 years of age and one of the individuals in the match must be over 60.
Last week our District Governor Samantha Maruzzelli, PDG Karen DeMatteo and Mary Tempest made a surprise visit to our club on their way to the President Elect Training Seminar (PETS). Stroudsburgs President Elect Stacy Rodriguez attended along with other President Elects, Assistant Governors and the District Governor Elect and District Governor Nominee from our District. In total there were about 300 in attendance representing 5 Districts, one which includes the Bahamas.
Stacy pictured with International President Nominee Mario Cesar Martins de Camargo of Brazil 2025-2026
March 24 - Mady's Kitchen - Great job to all of our volunteers. We appreciate you, Chair Debbie Kulick, Community Service Chair Chiffon Bourjolly, Satellite Chair Gene Prospero, Gail Kulick, Juliette Caines, Mike Raub, Lee Bourjolly, photographer Zerla Bartolome, and Leslie Underhill. Apologies if a volunteer was not mentioned.
On going Community Service -
April 14, May 12, Jume 9 - Valor's Stand Down in East Stroudsburg - 2nd Sunday of the Month - Dansbury Park 9:30 setup 10-12:30pm 1:00 pm breakdown
If interested in helping with this great cause, Veterans and the homeless, Contact Leslie Underhill or just show up.
Each year the Stroudsburgs Rotary Foundation makes available Grants up to $2,000 to local registered nonprofits. The purpose of these grants is to help support the good work being done in our community by our nonprofit partners. Each grant application must be sponsored by a Rotary Club member and meet one of the Areas of Focus of Rotary International. You may download the applications using one of the links below.
The World Health Organization recognizes 24-30 April each year as World Immunization Week.
In March and April, check the End Polio Now Resource Center for new information and materials your club can use to host a polio-related event during World Immunization Week.
District Conference - May 3 - May 5, 2024 at Skytop Lodge
Registration is open. Save the date!
MAY 18, 2024 is ROTARY DAY OF SERVICE - District 7410 will be joining 17 other Districts to make our presence known throughout the world. Let's get ready and partner with another group, invite our friends, get our youth involved and show our presence in the community. We no longer want to be the best kept secret, but to show we are the doers in the community and want to make the world a better place. Let's be the change!
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