Past President Harry Maloney filled in for President, Andy Browne.
The Pledge of Allegience was led by Sandy Hearing. Denise Jackson (below) led us in the Four-Way test.
Pastor Heather led us in prayer. Linda Foster was our editor.
Robin Greenberg, Newfield Bank, was our guest. She will be our newest Rotarian in July!
Happy Birthday wishes are sent to Hugh McCaffrey, who was not in attendance today. Welcome to Alan Dickinson (below right).
Get well wishes and prayers are sent to Frank Rumick, who is in the hospital awaiting surgery (note: Frank went home on Saturday and is doing well).
Harry thanked Karen Bauman for handling attendance and Gus & Linda Foster for setting up for today's meeting.
Karen announced that the Redeemer Lutheran Church will be holding Summer Concerts Thursday nights beginning July 11 through August 1 at 2384 E. Landis Ave. All are welcomed! The August 1st date will be a Rotary Fellowship, bring your chair and sit back and enjoy the beautiful music and refreshments beginning at 7 pm. Each night they are receiving donations for various organizations with August 1st donations going to the Vineland Soup Kitchen. Caitlin Terry and Challenger League have been past recipients.
Sandy Hearing has Boscov's Friends Helping Friends shopping passes available for purchace for $5. which is good for 25% off most items, One day only - Tuesday, October 22 8 am - 11 pm. All the sales of the tickets stay with our club! She is trying to beat last year's total of $700!!
Remember -- there is no meeting tomorrow July 2nd!!
7/16 meeting speaker is Timothy Massawe who is visiting us from Tanzania. He is looking for a host family while he visits our area.
Alan Dickinson recently saw Mike Benson and his wife, who have relocated to Tuscon, AZ and are both happliy enjoying themselves and sends a big "hello" to Vineland Rotarians.
Denise Jackson passed around a card to sign to thank the students that decorated lunch bags used for Spirit & Truth Peanut Butter & Jelly day. The next PB&J day will be Friday, July 5 at 8:30 am.
Jay Einstein introduced our final program of the year, a VERY talented and gifted pianist, Brady Laury, Ted Laury's Grandson. Ted's father, Ben, was a Vineland Rotarian for many years. Ted and his daughter Kasey recently joined as a business member, Laury Heating.
Brady entertained us with several songs including compositions by Mozart and ending with a self-taught selection including Piano Man by Billy Joel.Brady is 10 years old and has a very bright future ahead of him! He received a standing ovation!!
Josie Spinelli, VP Programs, announced upcoming events:
7/9 Richard Kretschmer, Millville Toastmasters
7/23 Naomi Ingraldi, Vineland Historical/Antiquarian Society - On Site Meeting
7/30 Vineland Councilman, Paul Spinelli, A Councilman's View
8/6 Phillip McMahon, Fire Investigator
8/13 Sandy Hearing, Cumberland County Woman's Hall of Fame and RYLA Students.
Remember - there is no meeting tomorrow!
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, July 9th
at 11:45 am at Larry's II.
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Your New 2024-2025 Board of Directors
Andrew Browne, Immediate Past President
Jay Einstein, President
Josie Spinelli, VP of Programs
Joseph O’Rourke, VP of Fundraising
David Schad, Charities Treasurer
Bonnie Laube, Club Treasurer
Melody Montgomery, Club Secretary
Sherry Soutiere, Community Service Chair
Karen Bauman, Club Administration Chair
Gail Marino, Membership Chair
Maureen Simmons, Foundation Chair
Sandy Hearing, Youth Services Chair
Susanna Philippoussis, International Service Chair
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