Vineland Rotary Newsletter January 27th, 2025 (Jan. 21, 2025)

Highlights from our January 21st meeting:

President Jay Einstein welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Notes Taken By: Alicia Fichera

Pledge: Bill Mercantini

4-Way Test: Linda Foster

Prayer: Pastor Heather Sugden

Announcements:

Diane Alcantara mentioned that Amurtel is assisting in fundraising efforts for the California fires. Visit: www.amurtel.org for ways to donate.

Sherry Soutiere and Carol Musso collected $$HAPPY DOLLARS$$, raising a total of $222.00 at today's meeting to benefit Vineland PAL.

Jay Einstein announced that the blue cans on the tables will be a collection for the victims of the fires in California.

Joe O'Rourke reminded everyone to get your tickets to the Century of Service Gala!!! Joe thanked all of the sponsors who have stepped up thus far. We still need more, please consider an ad in the program! (see below for invitation and details)

Gail Marino and the Membership Committee will be the program on February 11^th with a Rotary Speed Dating event. New Rotarians on one side of the table, seasoned Rotarians on the other. They each have one minute to ask the person sitting across from them any questions they want. We ring the bell after two minutes and the seasoned Rotarians slide down a seat. We will have some cards with conversation starters on the tables to help the Rotarians along.

❤ ❤ Hopefully our missing Rotarians will fall IN LOVE again with Rotary ❤ ❤

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Happy Birthday wishes this week to: Jim Siwek (1/22). Enjoy your day!

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Program:

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Bill Mercantini pinned the following Paul Harris Fellows:

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Steve Plevins (not in attendance) also received his first Paul Harris Fellow

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Membership Announcements

New Members:

~ Rebecca (Becky) Lein is the Director of Development at Cumberland Christian School here in Vineland. She is a Pittsgrove resident, married to husband Dwight Lein with four children – Victoria, Daniel, Christian, and Alathea.

Sponsor- Denise Jackson

Proposed New Members:

~ Joseph (Joe) Cortez is being proposed for membership. Joe is the Executive Director of the Foundation at CompleteCare Health Network. He is a Bridgeton resident and currently a member of the Rotary Club of Bridgeton. Joe will be transferring to Vineland Rotary Club. Sponsor- Gail Marino.

Additional Notes:

Any objections to new memberships should be directed to President Einstein, jeinstein@ft.newyorklife.com

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Rotary Club of Vineland is seeking someone to fill the role of Fundraising Chair!

If you're interested, please don't hesitate to reach out!

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Save The Date:

IMPORTANT MESSAGE:

Joe, Karen Bauman, and Josie Spinelli are thrilled to remind you about the upcoming Denim & Diamonds Gala—a night you absolutely don’t want to miss! Let’s come together to celebrate over 100 years with an unforgettable evening featuring the incredible Sensational Soul Cruisers, treats from The Cannoli Guy, and so much more.

Here’s the best part: Dondero’s has generously donated a $4,000 gift to be awarded to one lucky attendee! Yes, it could be you—but only if you’re there!!!

Don’t wait! RSVP today, bring a friend (or two), and make it a night to remember. This is your chance to connect, have fun, and celebrate our wonderful club!

We also need volunteers to help make this event a success, so step up and lend a hand if you can.

Together, we’ll make this an evening to celebrate and cherish. See you there!

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Century of Service Gala
Merighi's Savoy Inn
Feb 01, 2025 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Spirit and Truth Lunch Project
First United Methodist Church
Feb 07, 2025 8:45 AM

Membership Meeting
Black Olive Restaurant
Feb 13, 2025 7:30 AM

Spirit and Truth Lunch Project
First United Methodist Church
Mar 07, 2025 8:45 AM

Membership Meeting
Black Olive Restaurant
Mar 13, 2025 7:30 AM

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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

Keith Petrosky

February 6

Jennifer Hainley

February 16

Cait Terry

February 18

Ed Morvay

February 19

Dawn Hunter

February 23

Tara Martinez

February 28

Join Date

Charles Girard

January 1, 1970

55 years

Charles Parrish

January 1, 1972

53 years

Robert Middleton

January 1, 2020

5 years

Tara Martinez

January 3, 2019

6 years

Gail Marino

January 20, 2005

20 years

Donald Daigle

January 23, 2024

1 year

Ken Pustizzi

January 23, 2019

6 years

Dawn Hunter

January 24, 2013

12 years

Ed Morvay

January 24, 2012

13 years

Wayne Triantos

February 2, 1992

33 years

Brian Rehm

February 3, 2015

10 years

Justin White

February 9, 2021

4 years

Laura Powers

February 11, 2020

5 years

Steve Plevins

February 28, 2016

9 years