Vineland Rotary Newsletter August 11, 2025 (Aug. 05, 2025)

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Highlights from our August 5th meeting:

President, Josie Spinelli welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Notes Taken By: Alicia Fichera

Pledge: Bonnie Laube

4-Way Test: Karen Bauman

Prayer: Pastor Heather Sugden

Guests: Josies husband, Paul Spinelli along with their grandchildren Angelo Spinelli and Stella Spinelli

Together, Rotarians sang "God Bless America".

Announcements:

Harry welcomed back several familiar faces we haven’t seen in a while- it was great to have you with us!

Josie reminded everyone of the Gift of Life event on 8/16. (see below flyer)

Josie announced that Rotarian, Andy Browne, brought fresh veggies from his garden to share with Rotarians. Thank you, Andy!

Karen Bauman passed around a sign-up sheet for the Pickleball fellowship on 8/13. See below flyer for more information.

Melody Montgomery announced that the board meeting will be moved from the 19th to the 12th of August. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Melody reminded everyone about National Night Out happening tonight (8/5) and asked for volunteers.

Alicia Fichera passed around a sign-up sheet for National Night Out.

Josie announced that the Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends event is set for October 22nd. A big thank you to Suzanne Martinelli for leading the charge on this fundraiser! 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!

Bonnie Laube announced that Ron McMahon, one of our oldest members, was being admitted to the hospital. Please send your love and prayers his way.

Cards can be sent to:

Ron McMahon
3001 E Chestnut Ave, Apt. E43
Vineland 08361

Josie reminded all to remember to please PAY YOUR DUES! :)

Josie crowned the Rotarians of the week: Nancy Spinelli and Melody Montgomery. These two incredible women are always ready to lend a hand and offer their support. Thank you both for your constant dedication and all that you do!

Maureen Simmons thanked everyone for the love and cards sent to her husband, Mark.

Joe O'Rourke encouraged everyone to get their tickets for the 8/18 Strike Out Hunger Phillies game (see flyer below).

Joe O'Rourke introduced our speaker, Principal Rafael Maysonet.

Program:

CLICK HERE to visit their website.

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Where fellowship meets purpose- every week:

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Josie concluded the meeting with the following statement:

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Recent Events:

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Save The Date:

Check this out! Our first Pickleball event!

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Batter Up! Rotary’s Heading to the Ballpark!

Group Code: D7505-5982

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Service Above Self, One Bike at a Time! P4P 2025 is in the works!

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Our next PB&J will take place on Friday, August 1st!

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Membership Announcements

Get to know our Newest Members:

~ Welcome Sherri Prescott!

Sherri is a Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors. She was inducted on 5/6/25 by Ed Morvay. Sponsor- Donna Perez.

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~ Welcome Teeghen Einstein!

Teeghen is the Project Manager at DJ'S Painting Inc. She was inducted on 4/15/25 by Ed Morvay. Sponsor- Jay Einstein.

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Proposed New Members:

Michael Toscano is proposed by Rotarian Dawn Hunter. Michael is an Owner Agent with New York Life Insurance. His classification is Insurance.

Additional Notes:

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

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Rotary Board 2025-2026

(14 Member Board)

Jay Einstein, Immediate Past President

Josephine Orlando Spinelli, President

Joseph O’Rourke, President Elect

Sherri Prescott, Vice President of Fundraising

David Schad, Charities Treasurer

Bonnie Laube, Club Treasurer

Melody Montgomery, Club Secretary

Sherry Soutiere, Community Service Chair

Karen Bauman, Club Administration Chair

Nick Surace, Membership Chair

Dennis Palmer, Foundation Chair

Maria LeBlanc, Youth Services Chair

Susanna Philippousis, International Chair

Preston Centuolo, Community Awareness Chair

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

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