After 26 years, Jack determined it was time to hand the reins to someone else. Eventually, Charlie Trapasso stepped up to fill the role. Charlie and her husband, Vincent, are very involved in the community, and Charlie was thrilled and honored to take the helm.
“For 27 years, the Pocono Prayer Breakfast has brought over 700 community and business leaders who join together to hear a message of hope and pray for our government, businesses, healthcare, education, faith communities, residents, and families,” said Charlie Trapasso, Director. “It is truly encouraging to see countless people of all faiths and political backgrounds come together early in the morning to seek the blessings of God for our Pocono Mountain community, country, and nation.” The Breakfast (always held on the first Tuesday of October) is a non-profit event that highlights what unites us as Americans, with a focus on God and Country. Past leaders of our Nation have turned to Almighty God for strength and guidance. Through the inspiration of this gathering, those in attendance pray for our nation and hear a message of hope. Many high-profile speakers have shared their personal stories and powerful, life-transforming testimony at the Pocono Prayer Breakfast throughout the year.
This year they are pleased to welcome Major General Julie Bentz (retired) as the featured speaker. Major General Bentz retired from the U.S. Army after a successful 33-year career. She served on the Executive Office of the President National Security Council for three consecutive administrations as Senior Advisor for Emerging Technologies, Deputy Senior Director for Weapons of Mass Destruction, Director of Strategic Capabilities, Director of Nuclear Defense Policy, Deputy Director of the Joint Improvised Explosives Device Defeat Organization and Vice Director of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. She holds a M.S. in National Security Strategy from the National Defense University, a Ph.D., and a M.S. in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Missouri. Major Bentz will share her powerful testimony of how her faith has shaped her personal life, sustained her through loss, and influenced her immense professional success. |