President Jay Einstein welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Notes Taken By: Alicia Fichera
Pledge: Charlie Girard
4-Way Test: Steve Schiavo
Prayer: Dave Schad
Announcements
President Jay Einstein opened the meeting by welcoming all guests.
Jay let everyone know that Ed Morvay's brother passed away. We are keeping Ed and his family in our prayers and hearts at this time.
Everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to Dave Schad who celebrated his birthday on 11/11.
Sherry Soutiere reminded everyone about the Special Needs Holiday Party taking place on 12/4. We still need additional volunteers. Sherry reminded us that the blue cans on the tables will be used to collect for the Spirit & Truth Turkey Drive!
Karen Bauman reminded us of the Holiday Dinner which will take place on December 10th at the Savoy. There will be no lunch meeting this day. Check your emails for official invitation!
Jay thanked Harry and Gus for their continued support and efforts in setting up the room every week for the meeting.
Josie Spinelli reminded everyone about The Olde Fashioned Christmas which is taking place Friday & Saturday December 6th & 7th!
Joe O'Rourke reminded everyone to save the dates- We have our Rotary Jingle Run which will be December 7th! We do need more runners! Please spread the word! Visit: www.jinglerun.com for more information or to register for the run.
February 1st will be the Century of Service Gala event!
Melanie thanked us for having her here. She let us know to look out for an email that is going out by Salvatore Conte to announce the challenge below:
From now until Tuesday, December 3, 2024, any Rotarian who donates $500 to the Annual Fund - Share will receive a matching 500 Foundation recognition points from the District, enough to earn a Paul Harris Fellow Recognition or advance to the next Paul Harris level.
To participate:
Deadline is Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:00PM
Simply make your donation FIRST and attached a copy of your paid receipt when asked in link below, so we can process the matching points.
Please note: The maximum match is 500 points per donor. Matching points for the first 40 Rotarians only.
Clubs cannot contribute to member donations.
We have time stamped entries set up for this promotion.
Melanie introduced Michael Thompson, Past District Governer, District Governor Elect.
Michael Thompson provided an update on the proposed "merger" or "collaboration" of the NJ Rotary Districts, an initiative supported by Rotary International. Rotarians will vote on this proposal on January 15, 2025. If approved, the districts will unify under the name "NJ Rotary," effective July 1, 2026. This change would position NJ Rotary among the top 20 districts worldwide and establish it as the largest district in the Northern Hemisphere.
Michael emphasized that this merger would result in minimal changes at the club level. Additionally, it will introduce a new marketing strategy for "NJ Rotary," leveraging various social media platforms to attract new members and visitors.
Michael mentioned that he is available for anyone who has questions or concerns.
Fellowship, fun, and service - our weekly tradition!
Jay Einstein concluded the meeting with the following quote:
Membership Announcements
New Members:
~ Dr. Alan L. Burkhardt, Compass Academy Charter School, Sponsor- Gail Marino
~ Rachel Seaman, TD Bank N.A., Sponsor- Denise Jackson
Proposed New Members:
~ Suzanne Bogan Martinelli has been proposed for membership by sponsor Gail Marino. Suzanne is the CEO of NJ Health Hospice and Palliative Care in Vineland. She is a resident of Wilmington, Delaware.
~ 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.
~ Rebecca (Becky) Lein is being proposed for membership by Denise Jackson. Becky 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.
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