The Rotary Club of Hazleton held a special Veterans Day Program, in which several of it’s own members discussed their military experience. Lew Dryfoos, John Nilles, Joan Buffington and Jason Brenner all served on active duty. In addition Pat Derr, shared his grandfather’s World War One service and Lex Sloot talked about a product manufactured by his company that was used by U.S. forces. Joe DeLuca of the Italian American Veterans group was a guest at the meeting. President elect Steve Seach presided at the meeting.
Donna Nelson, Founder of Adopt a Single Mom Project was our speaker.
Also congratulations are extended to our own George Hayden, whose Hayden Electric received the Healthy Workplace Award from the Chamber.
The October Rotary Social at Cilantro Bar and Grille, a spooktacular good time! Thank to VP Ann Frey for organizing!
This annual event has become a community favorite, offering children the chance to collect goodies from a variety of decorated stations set up along the park’s trail. Costumes were encouraged, making it a perfect opportunity for kids to dress up and celebrate Halloween in a safe and welcoming environment.
Hazleton Mayor Jeff Cusat spoke to the club about the recommendations of a Government Study Commission which will appear as a referendum on the November Election Ballot. Former Mayor Joe Yannuzzi and our own Rotarian Rosanna Gabriel served on the commission and also attended the meeting.
Officials of Northpoint Development, Jamie Lamb, Brian Stahl and Tom Williams spoke about projects that the company is leading in the area and announced a new $200,000 grant initiative for local nonprofit organizations. More information on the grant program below:
Congratulations to Hazleton Rotarian Kim McNulty selected as the 2026 Volunteer of the Year in memory of Rocco Colangelo Sr. & Jr. by the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce 25th Annual Business and Community Awards. The purpose of this award is to extend appreciation to and honor an individual who volunteers within the Greater Hazleton Area and to promote the importance of volunteerism to the community at large. The award is sponsored by Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center, co-owned by Rotarian Kathie Oh.
Congratulations to Rotarian owned Hayden Power Group for receiving the Healthy Workplace of the Year Award from the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce. The business is owned by our own George Hayden. The purpose of this award is to recognize a business in the Greater Hazleton Area who is adopting wellness practices into their workplaces. The award is sponsored by Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton.
While at the Rotary One Summit in Cancun, District 7410 Governor Andy Lane Chapman and DGE Rob Oldroyd accepted on behalf of our very own Hazleton Rotarian and IPDG Tim Genetti the award for highest growing district in the entire zone! +94 members! Thank you to Tim for his tireless work and for all of our members for buying in!
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Paul OswaldNovember 11
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Paul BrennerNovember 14
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Eugenio SosaNovember 15
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Lori WolfeNovember 15
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Regina RudawkiNovember 17
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Mark OndishinNovember 28
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George HaydenKaren HaydenNovember 6
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Paul OswaldMary OswaldNovember 28
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