Don't miss our next meeting Tuesday, April 4, 2023

at Larry's II Restaurant

@11:45 am

Special Guest Speaker:

Vineland Mayor Anthony Fanucci

Let's catch up on meeting highlights, news and more!

The meeting was called to order by President, Harry Maloney. Karen Bauman led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, Gail Marino conducted the 4-Way Test and Sandy Fororsisky led us in prayer. Gus Foster was Sargeant at Arms. Notetaker was Linda Rumick.  Rotarians wished Past President, Sherry Soutiere a happy birthday for her April 1 birthday (check below for all birthdays and anniversaries for the month).

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 This Week's Program

Distinguished Service Citation Awarded

to Interact Students

We had the great pleasure of honoring two Distinguished Interact Students at our March 30 meeting. Pictured above at left is Schalick HS recipient Katie Marie Ivins with our own Sandy Hearing, Director of Youth Services, At right, Sandy is shown with Vineland HS recipient, Kaelin Zheng (center) with her Interact advisor, Tracy Morgado.

Kaelin Zheng, an outstanding student at Vineland High School, was selected as the VHS Interact Club’s Distinguished Service Citation award recipient. She was introduced by her advisor, Tracy Morgado. Tracy explained that Kaelin was chosen by her fellow club members because of her strong participation in the club. “Kaelin has the willingness to do whatever needs to be done -- with a smile. She can figure out what needs to be done next before I can ask!” Kaelin’s family owns a small business in downtown Vineland and she helps out there. “But she still finds the time to help out whenever needed, She is a powerful person who will go on to do great things!”

Katie Marie Ivins, the Distinguished Service award recipient from Schalick High School, Sandy explained that Katie is one of the most involved students at Schalick. She is President of Interact, Cross Aged Mentor, National Honor Society member, Student Council Class Representative, Girls Tennis Captain, Classroom Student Aide, Vacation Bible School volunteer and a member of even more clubs. She is a high achieving student, distinguished mentor, supportive peer and a loyal friend. “Knowing this student is a privilege,” Sandy noted. “Her service to others is her life and she is infinitely deserving, including receiving this award,”

Each recipient received a Distinguished Service Citation certificate, a Rotary 4-Way Test Coin and a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card. Gift cards are provided for all Distinguished Service recipients by Rotary members, the law firm of Testa Heck Testa & White.