09/21/2026
What you missed last Thursday - join us THIS THURSDAY to hear a presentation by Julie Esty on the Dunmore Cemetery Tour - reservations necessary. Message us for yours if you are not a member yet.
Chris, Tata, and Anita attended the first Interact meeting at AHHS. According to Chris's quick head count, there were 85 students in attendance. They have several volunteer efforts already on their schedule for September and October. One of them is Plarn Making on Friday 9/25 in the HS library. Rotarians are welcome to attend! Our own Leah Rudolph will be leading this effort! Chris spent a few minutes talking up the Rotary Exchange program and introduced Revarti.
Steve and Chris recapped the Hillside Park meeting they attended. The positives and negatives of our Fireworks event were discussed. There were complaints from the Master Gardeners about the pollution and debris from the Fireworks. Thankfully, there were Hillside staff that kept an eye of the gardens and refuted their complaints. All in all, the event was viewed positively.
Steve confirmed that Camelot will serve our Thanksgiving lunch on 11/19. We will provide the dessert (pies), as we usually do.
World Polio Day is 10/24/26. The event at the Geisinger Medical college is 10/22. The basket raffle will be held at Coopers Seafood from 10/9 through 10/24. If you are able to donate a basket or would like to contribute toward one, please let Anita Nealon or Marcia Loughman know.
Nancy Sarno de los Rios asked us to pass along information about "Give Like Dolly Day" on 9/25 (nine two five..get it??!!) The day is about raising money for the Dolly Parton Library. Look for information! For those who don't know, the Dolly Parton Library program, administered by local United Way agencies, sends one book a month, free of charge, to children from birth to five years old. The Lackawanna United Way will have representatives around on Fourth Friday in Clarks Summit.
November 13th is the official kickoff of the Salvation Army Red Kettle effort. We will be ringing at the State Store in Chinchilla, as usual. The ringing concludes on Christmas Eve. Steve asked if we could do a Happy Hour with a purpose and bring a Red Kettle with us. All in attendance liked the idea.
Gail remarked that the UNC coat drive has begun. There is a box in the lobby of Camelot. All sizes of coats, children and adult, are requested. New and gently used coats are being accepted. Check your closets!
Again, it was noted, how well Revatii is adjusting to life here, and how friendly and personable she is. Chris took her to a Rotary weekend gathering with other exchange students, and apparently, she is a very talented dancer...not only traditional Indian dancing but square dancing, as well!
Diane, our Sergeant At Arms, called the Camelot staff over so we could thank them. They were nervous that they were in trouble at first but were relieved when we told them how much we appreciate their attentive service each week.
The Trail Rotary Club is having an All You Can Eat Breakfast on Sunday October 18th at the Factoryville Fire Station Hall from 8:30am - noon. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and $8 for kids older than 5. Several of us attended last year's breakfast and plan to go again this year. They have a basket raffle, as well.
It was nice to see so many friendly discussions occurring around the lunch table. We hope to see more members next week! James Baker is planning to attend!
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