President Jay Einstein welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Notes Taken By: Alicia Fichera
Pledge: Steve Plevins
4-Way Test: Preston Foster
Prayer: Pastor Heather Sugden
Announcements
President Jay Einstein opened the meeting with a warm welcome back to visiting Rotarian, Joe Cortez. It was also great to see Dave Hanrahan, Nick Surace and Brian Rhem, whom we have not seen in a while.
Gus Foster mentioned that Caitlin Terry is home now resting but was recently in North Carolina.
Jay congratulated Steve Plevins, New Jersey State Diamond Glove Open Class Champion, on being acknowledged as the 2024 Man of the Year for the New Jersey Boxing Association.
Ed Morvay pinned Melody Montgomery on her 10 years of service with the Vineland Rotary Club.
Ed Morvay, Sherri Prescott and Sherry Soutiere (Board Members) along with Alicia Fichera (Sponsor) announced this year's Vocational Service Award recipient. Please join us as we present Ryan Briggs with his award on November 12, 2024 at our lunch meeting.
Dave Hanrahan and Alicia Fichera (Co-Chairs) reminded everyone of the Pedals for Progress event on October 19th. Alicia challenged everyone to reach out to a friend, family member or neighbor to spread the word and ask if they have any bikes or sewing machines. Sherry Soutiere reminded everyone that the blue cans on the tables will benefit Pedals for Progress for the month of October.
Joe O'Rourke reminded everyone to save the dates- February 1st will be the Century of Service Gala event! Joe mentioned the theme is "Denim and Diamonds"! The Sensational Soul Cruisers will be performing at this event! We also have our Rotary Jingle Run which will be December 7th! See our website or visit: www.raceroster.com for more information or to register for the run.
Jay mentioned that Josie Spinelli was under the weather and keep her in your prayers.
Everyone sang Happy Birthday to Donna Bennett (10/2), Nick Surace (10/9) and Maureen Simmons (10/15).
Our guest speakers were Beatrice Hughes, Program Coordinator of Leadership Cumberland County and Susan Nardelli, Special Assistant to the President of Rowan College of South Jersey.
Formerly Cumberland County College, the College was recognized recently as one of the nation’s top 50 community colleges (ranked 29th in the U.S. and first in New Jersey), Cumberland has been a vital part of the South Jersey region since it was founded in 1966 as the first community college in NJ to open its own campus.
Set on 100 impressively landscaped acres, Cumberland’s campus is one of the most outstanding in the Delaware Valley.
The College enrolls nearly 4,000 students and offers 125 career and associate degree programs. Fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the College is guided by a five-year strategic plan focused on student success, leadership and service-learning, and economic and workforce development.
The College is a valued resource for the Cumberland County region, providing students and community residents an outstanding learning environment.
Cumberland is a catalyst for collaborative relationships across the county as evidenced by the facilities and programming of the George P. Luciano Family Center for Public Service and Leadership, the Frank A. Guaracini, Jr. Fine and Performing Arts Center, and the Office of Workforce and Community Education. A commitment to innovation can be seen in our participation in Achieving the Dream, the League for Innovation in Community Colleges, and the NJ Campus Compact.
And, after fifty years as a key economic driver in the region, the college has now become a magnet for two new important facilities on our campus – the Center for Workforce and Economic Development (CWED) and Cumberland County Technical Education Center (CCTEC).
For more information about RCSJ visit their website at: www.rcsj.edu
Cumberland Campus: 3322 College Drive, Vineland, NJ 08360 • 856-691-8600
Dr. Alan L. Burkhardt, Compass Academy Charter School
Proposed New Members:
Rachel Seaman, TD Bank N.A., Sponsor- Denise Jackson
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Be a Rotary Volunteer!
We hope to see you at the Pedals for Progress event on 10/19! If you are able to lend a hand to assist with bikes, we would love to have your help. However, no pressure, feel free to stop by and enjoy some fellowship time.
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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