It is with great sadness we have the following announcement.
Lois T. Middleton, wife of Bruce Middleton, passed away peacefully among her family on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at home.
Services are tomorrow, Monday August 22, 2022 @ 11:00 am
Viewing at 10:00 am prior to the services at:
Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home
Rotary members will meet at 10 AM as a group.
(See obituary below)
Rotary Meeting Minutes:
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Off Site Meeting
The Espoma Company, Millville NJ
Notes submitted by Brian Rehm
President Harry Maloney called the meeting to order.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.
4-Way Test led by Karen Bauman.
Prayer led by Pastor Heather.
Announcements:
Announcements were given by Ed Morvay. He awarded Dave Hemple with a 10 years of service pin. Congratulations Dave!
Our Program:
Our program was presented by The Espoma Company at their corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility in Millville, NJ.
The family run company is operating under its fourth generation of leadership.
Espoma Company manufacturers dozens of fertilizers that are used in home gardens and landscaping. Their products are sold at local hardware stores, chain stores and big box stores across the nation.
Michael, the current CEO, started the presentation with a brief overview of the company and its beginnings before handing the reins over to his son Jeremy.
Jeremy discussed the construction of the facility, the operations of the facility, how they partner with multiple vendors in the livestock industry for essential ingredients for their products and the future of the business.
They are currently constructing a vertical integration plant in Pennsylvania which will be able to prepare the raw manure, the basic building block for their fertilizer, on a scale that will help ensure a constant supply for manufacturing.
The plant manager, Clyde, led the Rotary group on a tour of the facility and answered many questions regarding the manufacturing of the product.
Reminders:
Don't miss our next meeting!
Thursday August 25, 2022 @5:45 pm at the Green Olive Restaurant.
Our program will feature Ryla students sharing their summer 2022 experiences.
Lois Middleton's Obituary:
Lois T. Middleton passed away peacefully among her family on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at home. Lois was born in New Orleans, LA to the late George and Louise (Soniat-Dufossat) Burg and was a resident of Vineland since 1963. She was a graduate of Loyola College. Lois was a member of Vineland Junior Women’s Club and Women’s Club, the Service Club Council, Sacred Heart Church Council, the Vineland Garden Club as well as The Pearls. Lois returned often to New Orleans, enjoying Mardi Gras, particularly the Krewe of Prometheus, with her husband, family and friends. Lois and Bruce spent many summers on their sailboat Prometheus, sailing out of Ocean City, NJ up and down the East Coast of the U.S. Lois is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Bruce A. Middleton, of Vineland and three children, Bruce A. Middleton Jr. Esq. of Philadelphia, Craig and Diane Middleton of Egg Harbor Township and William and Maira Middleton of Ocean City NJ. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brielle and Brooke of Ocean City and Jackson of Egg Harbor Township and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM from the Wainright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, 1024 East Landis Ave. Vinelandon Monday, August 22, 2022. Burial will follow in Siloam Cemetery, Vineland. Family and friends may gather beginning at 10:00 AM on Monday, prior to the service.
Linda Rumick reminds members that – as always- volunteersare needed for Spirit and Truth lunch project. Next date is Friday, September 2 @ 8:45 am at the soup kitchen located in the basement of the First United Methodist Church, 700 E. Landis Avenue, Vineland.
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