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December 15th, 2025 Newsletter

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Highlights from our Dec 9th meeting:
 
Josie Spinelli, Club President, welcomed everyone and conducted the meeting.
 
Notes Taken By: Alicia Fichera
PledgeNorm Neill
4-Way TestAndy Browne
Prayer: Pastor Heather Sudgen
 
Together, Rotarians and students sang "God Bless America".
 
Announcements: 
 
$$HAPPY DOLLARS$$ were collected!
 
Josie reminded everyone to use your cameras. They will be collected in January! 
 
Josie let everyone know that Book Club will start in January. Andy Browne will be spearheading this new initiative. 
 
Steve Plevins thanked everyone for their incredible support of the Turkey Drive. The goal was to distribute 800 turkeys, but thanks to the community’s generosity, they finished with 1,200—all fully donated. He expressed his appreciation for every contribution, noting that their efforts helped serve 200 people at the soup kitchen the day before Thanksgiving and, in total, provided meals for roughly 5,000 people.
 
Josie let everyone know that next week Diane will have items for sale from Amurtel along with Eileen selling ornaments (see below). Cash or check only.
 
Joe O'Rourke announced that they have a few extra Jingle Run T-shirts available (sizes small, medium and large), please see him or Sherri Prescott if you would like one. 
 
Sherri Prescott let everyone know that the annual Spaghetti Dinner will take place on Sunday, March 8th. Tickets are coming soon.
 
Caitlin Terry announced that she is doing a Walk for Water for Hydromissions International on December 13th. Caitlin plans on walking 30 miles starting at sunrise and concluding at sunset. She invites you to participate in the last 3 miles, everyone will meet at 9th and the boardwalk at 3:30PM. If you would like to donate, you may do so.
 
 
Dave Schad reminded everyone of Wreaths of Remembrance this Saturday, 12/13. There will be a fellowship after at the Green Olive.
 
Ed Morvay announced that Jay Einstein recently had heart surgery. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. 
 
 
 
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Program: 
 
 
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USE YOUR CAMERAS! 
 
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Sunshine Notes: 
 
Past President Jay Einstein, Becky Lein and Andy Browne (still recovering) 
are currently under the weather. Please send them prayers and positive wishes
via email or written cards.
 
 
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Recent Events: 
 
2nd Annual Jingle Run 12/6/2025
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Peanut Butter & Jelly 12/5/2025
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Children's Holiday Party 12/3/2025
 
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Save The Date:

Our next PB&J: 1/2/26

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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. 🌍💙

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Membership Announcements

Get to know our Newest Members:

~ Welcome Michael Toscano!

Michael is an Owner Agent with New York Life Insurance. He was inducted on 8/26/25 by Ed Morvay. Sponsor- Dawn Hunter.

 

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Proposed New Members:

Donata Dalesandro is proposed by Rotarian Dawn Hunter. Donata is a representative of the VDID/Main Street Organization. 

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

 

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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Upcoming Events
Membership Meeting
Black Olive Restaurant
Dec 11, 2025 7:30 AM
 
Wreaths of Remembrance
Cumberland County Veterans Cemetery
Dec 13, 2025
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
 
Spirit and Truth Lunch Project
First United Methodist Church
Jan 02, 2026 8:45 AM
 
Membership Meeting
Black Olive Restaurant
Jan 08, 2026 7:30 AM
 
Spirit and Truth Lunch Project
First United Methodist Church
Feb 06, 2026 8:45 AM
 
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Karen Bauman
January 1
 
Wayne Triantos
January 1
 
Robyn Granberg
January 16
 
Harry Maloney
January 17
 
Joseph Delgado
January 17
 
Joseph Ianni
January 21
 
Jim Siwek
January 22
 
Steven Schiavo
January 30
 
Melody Montgomery
December 6
 
Heather Sugden
December 20
 
Diane Alcantara
December 22
 
M Jay Einstein
December 25
 
Robert Middleton
December 27
 
Join Date
Charles Girard
January 1, 1970
56 years
 
Charles Parrish
January 1, 1972
54 years
 
Robert Middleton
January 1, 2020
6 years
 
Tara Martinez
January 3, 2019
7 years
 
Becky Lein
January 14, 2025
1 year
 
Gail Marino
January 20, 2005
21 years
 
Donald Daigle
January 23, 2024
2 years
 
Ed Morvay
January 24, 2012
14 years
 
Alan Dickinson
December 1, 1991
34 years
 
Bonnie Laube
December 1, 1991
34 years
 
Hope Brolis
December 4, 2007
18 years
 
Sherri Prescott
December 15, 2023
2 years