This year we will not be having our Holiday Gathering but in lieu will be offering our members the chance to still donate to a worthy cause like we have done year after year. This year we chose the Rotary of the Smithfields. There are directions on where to send your checks, please mark on the memo: LPGA Amateurs, Poconos so they can collectively track our donations. Thank you for always caring about our community. 29th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Virtual/Live YouTube Event, Thursday, December 3, 2019 at 4:30pm Lehigh Valley Hospital, Poconos, Dale & Frances Hughes Cancer Center Since the era of covid-19, we understand not only the health impact, but the financial one on our community. This year we will not have a booklet to distribute. What we will have is your name (business name) scrolling down on the YouTube video, as well as your name presented in the front lobby of the hospital. We are asking for anything you can donate, be it small or large. Your “ad” donation will still go 100% to the children of Monroe County where the need is even greater this year. We shall be coordinating with the school districts again this year spotlighting the Holiday songs from school choruses, including a brass band, also holiday inspired artwork and perhaps some poems within the context of our video. There should be a large viewership of parents, relatives, caretakers, friends etc. from the community. We hope that you are able to participate as your donation makes a difference each year in the lives of the children of Monroe County. We shall send you the link for theYouTubeevent as soon as it is viable. Our hopes and wishes are for better times ahead. Please stay healthy and stay safe. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Laura 570-856-1866 Checks toRotaryClub of the Smithfieldsor to thePocono Foundation(reference HTL) can be sent to 126 Analomink Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Sponsored byRotaryClub of the Smithfields & LVHN-Pocono Foundation to benefit the children of Monroe County Last year we donated100%of money collected to; Family Promise of Monroe County–needed clothing and shoes for homeless children The Garden of Giving–Teaching and helping to nourish children Melon’s Gifts– Anti-bullying program and empowerment program for kids Monroe County Youth Employment Services– Providing health education, encouraging healthy lifestyles Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network– Back to school supplies for kids Pocono Area Transitional Housing–winter boots, outerwear, and pajamas for children Salvation Army – East Stroudsburg Corps –healthy food provided for children at soup Kitchen