Rotary Club of Vineland Newsletter July 27th, 2026 (Jul. 21, 2026)

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Highlights from our July 21st meeting:

Joe O'Rourke, Club President, welcomed everyone and conducted the meeting.

Notes Taken By: Alicia Fichera

Pledge: Erik Young

4-Way Test: Dennis Palmer

Prayer: Pastor Heather Sugden

Guests:

Stephanie Strang, Vineland Post Office
Sherry Soutiere's guest, Lilly Kejzman

Guest Speaker:

Fabien Klimsza, CEO Americas at Arc

Together, Rotarians sang "God Bless America".

Announcements:

Joe O'Rourke welcomed our members and guests.

**The club paused for a moment of silence to honor the life and memory of our fellow Rotarian, Diane Alcantara. As members reflected on her unwavering commitment to service and the many lives she touched, it was a heartfelt reminder of the lasting impact she made on our club and our community.**

Karen reminded everyone of the Domino fellowship on 7/30 at Preston Centuolo's home. There will be lots to do, bring your bathing suit and a towel!

Jim Siwek let everyone know that the next Blood Drive will take place on 9/1 from 8-12:30 at the Ramada.

Sherry Soutiere reminded everyone about the Book Club meeting at Sherry's home on Tuesday (7/28) at 7PM. The book is "Go as a River".

$108 in Happy Dollars were collected to support Spirit & Truth Ministries.

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Sherri Prescott introduced our speaker:

Program:

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Ed Morvay had the honor of pinning Mike Loyle in recognition of an incredible 40 years of dedicated service as a Rotarian. This remarkable milestone reflects four decades of unwavering commitment to the ideals of Rotary, countless hours of volunteer service, and a lasting impact on both our club and the community. Mike's dedication to "Service Above Self" serves as an inspiration to us all.

Congratulations, Mike, on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for 40 years of faithful service and leadership. 💙💛

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Stephanie Strang of the South Vineland Post Office was honored with the Rotary Community Hero Award in recognition of her outstanding dedication to serving the community. Through her kindness, compassion, and positive spirit, Stephanie has become a bright light at the post office, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those she serves each day.

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Additional Announcements:

* The Paul Harris Dinner will be postponed until a later date.

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Spirit & Truth PB&J

Every month is sponsored for the year!

Thank you to all who sponsored a month of Spirit & Truth peanut butter & jelly!

CLICK HERE for more information!

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Welcome to the 2026-2027 Board of Directors

Immediate Past President - Josephine Orlando-Spinelli

President - Joseph O’Rourke

President Elect, Programs Chair – Sherri Prescott

Vice President, Fundraising Chair – Dominick “Nick” Surace III

Charities Treasurer - David Schad

Club Treasurer - Bonnie Laube

Club Secretary - Melody Montgomery

Community Service Chair - Sherry Soutiere

Club Administration Chair - Karen Bauman

Membership Chair - Preston Foster

Foundation Chair - Dennis Palmer

Youth Services Chair - OPEN

International Chair - Susanna Philippoussis

Community Awareness Chair - Preston Centuolo

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💙💛 ROTARIAN PRIDE 💙💛

I’m proud to be a member of the Rotary Club of Vineland and to serve alongside so many dedicated people who truly live by the motto “Service Above Self.”

Now we want to hear from YOU!

📸 Share this graphic and tell us:

✨ Why are you proud to be a Rotarian?

✨ What does Rotary mean to you?

✨ What has been your favorite Rotary memory or service project?

Let’s fill Facebook with Rotary pride and show our community what makes Rotary so special!

Tag the Rotary Club of Vineland and invite your fellow Rotarians to join in.

#RotaryClubOfVineland #RotaryProud #ServiceAboveSelf #PeopleOfAction #RotaryInternational #VinelandNJ

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Sending Sunshine, Love and Support:

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Please keep Carol Musso in your thoughts and prayers.
Carol was recently diagnosed with cancer and while the journey hasn't been easy,

she remains in good spirits.

If you would like to send a card or a note of encouragement, they may be mailed to:

Carol Musso 721 Morton Avenue, Bridgeton, NJ 08302.

Your prayers, kindness and support are deeply appreciated and mean more than

words can express to Carol and her loved ones.

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Please keep Linda Foster in your thoughts and prayers.

We are happy to see Linda attend Rotary meetings when she is able to.

Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers as she continues her recovery.

Wishing her strength and healing.

Cards may be sent to: Linda Foster 1240 S. Spring Road, Vineland, NJ 08361

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Stay Connected:

Our club is always evolving—and now our website reflects it. 💙

From service opportunities to upcoming events and club news, everything is now right at your fingertips. Take a moment to check it out and stay connected:
👉 VinelandRotary.org

Service Above Self starts with staying informed.

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Recent Events:

Changeover Dinner: 6/25/2026

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Save The Date:

Rotary Summer Social: Domino's, Pool & Fellowship: 7/30/2026

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Rotary Picnic: 8/1/2026

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Our next PB&J: 8/7/2026

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Reminder: the Hydromissions Store is open! 🎉

Now you can show your support for water projects with every shirt, hoodie, or mug you buy. All items are printed on demand, so there’s no inventory, no waste — just impact.

Your purchase helps Hydromissions provide water wells, sanitation facilities, and hygiene education to communities in need across the globe. 🌍💙

Shop the store here 👉 Hydromissions | Official Merchandise | Bonfire

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Membership Announcements:

Get to know our Newest Members:

~ Welcome Erik Young!

Erik Young and Mari Collazo from Bay Atlantic Federal Credit Union are sponsored for Business Membership by Rotarian Gail Marino. Erik will be the Rotarian and Mari will be the Business Alternate. Erik was inducted on 3/10/26 by Ed Morvay.

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~ Welcome Michael DiSalvo!

Michael DiSalvo was sponsored by Rotarian Joe O'Rourke. Mike is a retired UPS driver and was inducted on 3/10/26 by Ed Morvay.

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~ Welcome Donata Dalesandro!

Donata is a Representative of VDID/Main Street Organization. She was inducted on 2/3/26 by Ed Morvay. Sponsor- Dawn Hunter.

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Proposed New Members:

Dr. Dana Palma is proposed by Rotarian Jim Siwek. Dana is a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones.

Additional Notes:

Any concerns or objections to new memberships should be directed to President Josie Spinelli, josiecatlover@verizon.net

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Contact Bonnie at: bll@GreenblattLaube.com or 856-691-0424

The club now accepts Zelle as a form of payment!

Search: bll@GreenblattLaube.com

Here are the step-by-step instructions:

1 Log in to your bank's mobile app or online banking: to access Zelle.

2 Navigate to the Zelle section: by looking for options like "Send Money with Zelle" or "Pay & Transfer".

3 Select a recipient: from your contacts or by entering the recipient's email address.

4 Enter the amount: you wish to send and add an optional note if desired.

5 Review: the transaction details to ensure they are correct.

6 Tap "Send": to complete the payment.

If your bank isn't a partner, you can still use Zelle by downloading the standalone Zelle app, but you'll need a U.S.-based bank account, a U.S. mobile number, an email address, and a valid U.S.-based debit card.

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