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September 29th, 2025 Newsletter

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Highlights from our September 23rd meeting:
 
Dave Schad, Club Foundation Treasurer, welcomed everyone and conducted the meeting.
 
Notes Taken By: Alicia Fichera
Pledge: Gail Marino
4-Way Test: Hope Brolis
Prayer: Preston Centuolo
Guests: Prospective member, Donata Dalesandro and guest of speaker Celeste Riley, Brittany Lloyd
BirthdaysRachael Seaman- 9/23, Preston Centuolo-9/25
 
Together, Rotarians sang "God Bless America".
 
Announcements: 
 
Dave Schad reminded everyone of the Ice Cream Social happening on Thursday, September 25th at Serene's Custard. 
 
Suzanne Martinelli reminded everyone to get your Boscov's coupons! She also has fliers to hang in your business.
 
Dave Schad reminded everyone to use your cameras!
 
Ed Morvay distributed nomination forms for this year’s Vocational Service Award. Members are encouraged to nominate a deserving non-Rotarian who has demonstrated outstanding service in their profession or community.
 
Denise Jackson reminded everyone that PB&J will take place on 10/3. 
 
Dave Schad announced the Voice of Vineland event will take place on 11/21. This is sponsored by Century Savings Bank for their 160th Anniversary. Tickets will be on sale to the public soon. This should be a great event. 
 
Dave Schad reminded everyone that Wreaths of Remembrance will take place on December 13th at the Cumberland County Veterans Cemetary. 
 
Dave Schad announced the Jingle Run will take place on December 6th. 
 
Dawn Hunter announced that the Cumberland County Business Expo will take place on Thursday, September 25th from 4-630PM at Rowan College Gymnasium. 
 
💵 Happy Dollars were collected.
 
Ed Morvay expects all Rotarians to wear their Rotary pins.
 
 
Joe O'Rourke introduced today's speaker.
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Program: 
 
 
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Dave Schad concluded the meeting with the following quote from Josie:
 
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Cara has extended an invitation to our Rotary family to join her and Sean for their wedding ceremony!

📅 Saturday, October 11, 2025
🕝 2:30 PM
⛪ Our Lady of Mercy Academy Chapel
1001 Main Rd, Newfield, NJ 08344

All are welcome to attend this special celebration of love. 💍✨

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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!

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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: 10/3/25

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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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~ 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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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
Spirit and Truth Lunch Project
First United Methodist Church
Oct 03, 2025 8:45 AM
 
Membership Meeting
Black Olive Restaurant
Oct 09, 2025 7:30 AM
 
Spirit and Truth Lunch Project
First United Methodist Church
Nov 07, 2025 8:45 AM
 
Membership Meeting
Black Olive Restaurant
Nov 13, 2025 7:30 AM
 
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Steve Plevins
September 4
 
Suzanne Martinelli
September 6
 
George Steinbronn
September 8
 
Kevin Bernhardt
September 10
 
Alicia Fichera
September 12
 
Norm Neill
September 13
 
Rachael Seaman
September 23
 
Alan Dickinson
September 25
 
Preston Centuolo
September 25
 
Charles Girard
October 1
 
Donna Bennett
October 2
 
Josephine Neill
October 8
 
Nick Surace
October 9
 
Michael Toscano
October 14
 
Maureen Simmons
October 15
 
Join Date
John (Jay) Parks
September 1, 1995
30 years
 
Ana Saull
September 8, 2022
3 years
 
Maureen Simmons
September 8, 2010
15 years
 
Preston Foster
September 10, 2024
1 year
 
Sherry Soutiere
September 10, 2001
24 years
 
Nick Surace
September 20, 2011
14 years
 
Dave Hanrahan
September 25, 2006
19 years
 
Dave Schad
October 1, 1985
40 years
 
Joseph Ianni
October 1, 2008
17 years
 
Alan Burkhardt
October 22, 2024
1 year
 
Rachael Seaman
October 22, 2024
1 year
 
Heather Sugden
October 23, 2018
7 years