Vineland Rotary Newsletter September 1st, 2025 (Aug. 26, 2025)

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Highlights from our August 26th meeting:

President, Josie Spinelli welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Notes Taken By: Alicia Fichera

Pledge: Andy Browne

4-Way Test: Hope Brolis

Prayer: Pastor Heather Sudgen

Guests: Nancy Spinelli's daughter, Stephanie

Together, Rotarians sang "God Bless America".

Announcements:

It was great to see Rotarians Justin White, Denise Jackson and Steve Schiavo today!

Josie thanked Harry and Gus for setting up the room.

$63 Happy Dollars $$ were collected today!

Josie mentioned if you would like tickets to the Bay Atlantic Symphony Fundraiser on 9/18, please reach out to her.

Josie mentioned that 10/21 will be an offsite meeting at CCTEC.

Josie also thanked everyone who helps with Peanut Butter & Jelly.

Denise Jackson presented the "Helping Hand Award" to Rotarian, Hope Brolis. Thank you for all you do, Hope. Your commitment and dedication to the club, especially with Peanut Butter & Jelly has been so appreciated.

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Ron McMahon shared the sad news of the passing of long-time Rotarian Earle Everett.

Some of our long-standing members will remember Earle fondly- he served as President of our club from 1983-1984 and was Ron's sponsor when he joined the Vineland Rotary Club 39 years ago.

Earle passed away after several months of declining health. He and his wife Nancy moved from Millville to Hilton Head, SC, 26 years ago. For many years, Earle lovingly cared for Nancy as she faced increasing dementia.

He is survived by Nancy and their three children.

Please keep his family in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Please see link below for obituary:

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/walter-everett-obituary?id=59241730

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Program:

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Rotarians coming together to make positive change, one meeting at a time.

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Josie concluded the meeting with the following quote:

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Save The Date:

Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends event is set for October 22nd. Support the cause by purchasing your $5 shopping pass and enjoy 25% off your purchases that day. Don’t forget to grab a few extra for friends and family!

See Suzanne Martinelli for coupons!