President Jay Einstein called the meeting to order at our first on site meeting of his presidency. Our meeting was held in the museum gathering space of the Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sue Sauro. The Four Way Test was given by Gail Marino. The invocation was given by Pastor Heather Sugden. Linda Rumick was our notetaker and photographer. Special thanks to Harry Maloney for setting up the space for the meeting.
Guests included potential member Dr. Alan Burkhardt (Compass Charter School) and Preston Foster (Sir Speedy).
Announcements
President Jay welcomed everyone to the meeting, especially Sandy Forosisky who we have missed seeing. Jay also welcomed two of our newest members - Josie Neill and Jennifer Hainley.Jennifer is also a member of the Trustee Board of the Historical and Antiquarian Society.
Happy Dollars were collected with enthusiasm by Gail Marino and the proceeds were donated to the Historical and Antiquarian Society (pictured at right).
Karen Bauman reminded us that there is a fellowship on 8/1 at the Redeemer Lutheran Church. Bring a lawn chair, The free concert by the Bo Rains Trio begins at 7:00, Proceeds will go to the Vineland Soup Kitchen.
Our Program
Jay introduced our guest speaker, Naomi Ingraldi, Secretary of the Trustee Board of the Historical and Antiquarian Society. She spoke to us about the history of our club and presented copies of articles from the Society's archives featuring highlights of that history. Naomi told us that the Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society was formed in 1864, just three years after the founding of Vineland. After decades of expanding membership, the Society commissioned New Jersey’s first purpose-built historical society museum designed by Philadelphia architect George E. Savage. The two-story brick building with three-story stack room was completed in 1910. The Society has plans for a renovation project to update areas of the existing building and a 2000 square foot expansion. The Museum is overflowing with artifacts and memorabilia but there is much more that can be displayed if more room is provided. The Trustees would like to add displays that feature aspects of Vineland that current residents may remember and can relate to.
Donations are being accepted to help toward the $2 million project. Naomi was joined by Warren Crescenzo, Vice President of the Society, who also discussed the value of the rich history that is entrusted within the walls of the Museum.
You cannot appreciate the value of the Museum without taking the time to visit!
Check out the Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society's website at this link: https://discovervinelandhistory.org/ to learn more about all it has to offer.
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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Rotarians truly enjoyed the on site meeting at the
Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society Museum!
Wreaths of Remembrance - We need your help!
This year, the CCTEC Interact Club is making 1,000 new bows for the wreaths that we place on the graves at the Cumberland County Veteran's Cemetery each December. Volunteers are needed and you can help!
Remaining sessions for bow making are:
Tuesday: August 6th
Thursdays: August 8th.
Time is from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. You can arrive and leave at any time. You do not have to stay the entire 4 hours.
For security reasons, please contact Lauren DeBello ahead of time at 856 451 9000 ext. 2193 or email her: ldebello@cctecnj.org.
Upon arrival, go through the main entrance at CCTEC. Guards will direct you to the room where the bows are being made.
Let's help the CCTEC Interact Club with this excellent service project!
Preston is currently employed by Sir Speedy as Management Support.
Alan Burkhardt
Alan is the Chief School Administrator at Compass Academy Charter School in Vineland. He is coming in as a business membership, with alternates Carol Conroy and Jane Berger.
Savage. The two-story brick building with three-story stack room was completed in 1910. The Society has plans for a renovation project to update areas of the existing building and a 2000 square foot expansion. The Museum is overflowing with artifacts and memorabilia but there is much more that can be displayed if more room is provided. The Trustees would like to add displays that feature aspects of Vineland that current residents may remember and can relate to. 
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