President Jay Einstein welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Notes Taken By: Alicia Fichera
Pledge: Alan Burkhardt
4-Way Test: Steve Schiavo
Prayer: Pastor Heather Sugden
Announcements
President Jay Einstein opened the meeting with a heartfelt story about his experience at the Gift of Life event the evening prior. The Vineland Rotary Club presented a $1,000 donation to the the Gift of Life program on Monday evening. Our district is an active participant and has donated over $153,000 to the Gift of Life in the last year. Every 90 minutes a child's life is saved because of what the Rotary Club contributes. Rotary sponsored 5,000 procedures last year. Jay was proud to represent our club at the event in Tom's River and encourages more members to attend the next Gift of Life event.
A warm welcome to our guest, Liz Reynolds, Preston Centuolo's longtime friend who visited today. Liz also helps with The Youth Alliance!
Sherry Prescott reminded us to get nominations in for the Vocational Service Award they are due 9/30. As of right now, we have FIVEnominations. We will review last year's submissions but would love to have more new submissions. Please email Sherry if you have any other nominations!
Joe O'Rourke mentioned to save the dates- February 1st will be the Century of Service Gala event! We also have our Rotary Jingle Run which will be December 7th!
Sandy Hearing reminded everyone to get your Boscov's Shopping Passes! We only have 3 weeks left and we have not yet reached our goal! She wanted everyone to know they make a great gift and a great token of appreciation to hand out to your friends and family!
Karen Bauman announced that there will be a fellowship at the Siloam Cemetary. It will be a True Crime sunset walking tour on October 25th at 4:00PM, following the event will be dinner. Save the date for our holiday dinner which will be at the Savoy on Tuesday, December 10th. This will replace our lunch meeting.
Jay announced Sherry Soutiere celebrated her 23-year Anniversary as a Rotarian on September 10th! Congratulations and thank you, Sherry, for your dedication and service over the last 23 years!
Sherry Soutiere reminded everyone that the blue cans on the tables will benefit Compass Academy school uniforms.
Everyone sang Happy Birthday to Preston Centuolo who celebrates his birthday on September 25th!
Our guest speakers were Brian McPeak, Executive Director of the Bay Atlantic Symphony and Jed Gaylin, Music Director of the Bay Atlantic Symphony.
The Bay Atlantic Symphony, formerly known as the Bridgeton Symphony has been around for 42 years. They are a performance and education organization with an artistic vision driven by the philosophy that music is essential to life. The Symphony provides access to excellence in performance and music education that enhances the musicians, presenters, participants, and community. They perform a steady stream of concerts. There are 5 full series programs from October through May. Each concert has a Saturday performance at Rowan College of South Jersey Cumberland Campus and a Sunday performance at Stockton.
In addition to the music, their goal is to have a connection with the community and with the schools. They offer music education including mentor programs and complete school concerts for the students. Jed puts together an entire curriculum for the students to see music in action.
The Bay Atlantic Symphony is the only professional symphony that operates across the Southern most counties of New Jersey. Bay Atlantic Symphony is a per-service orchestra comprised of union musicians.
Major funders include the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, The Presser Foundation, and Woodruff Energy.
For more information about the FRIENDS of the Bay Atlantic Symphony, visit theFRIENDSor contact:
Dr. Alan L. Burkhardt, Compass Academy Charter School
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Be a Rotary Volunteer!
Newfield Day is Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 12-5pm with the Rain Date of Sunday October 6th. It takes place in "the Grove" behind Edgarton Christian Academy. Vineland Rotary will have a vendor space to promote Rotary
and also to accept bicycles donated for Pedals for Progress!
Let Cara Stanzione or Jay Einstein know if you can volunteer that day.
We hope to see you at the Pedals for Progress event on 10/19!
It's that time of year again! Sandy Hearing has the Boscov's Shopping Passes. Get yours for only $5 and enjoy 25% off on October 22nd. Last year Rotary purchased $700 in passes - and all of those funds returned to our club. Sandy is determined to sell more passes this year so come prepared to purchase your at our luncheon meetings now through October 22nd.
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