President Andy Browne called the meeting to order. Preston Centuolo led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, Sandy Hearing performed the 4 Way Test and Jay Einstein gave the invocation. Linda Rumickwas our notetaker. President Andy thanked Gus Foster and Harry Maloney for setting up the room for the meeting.
Donna Perez and Frank Rumick collected Happy Dollarsand there were many happy Rotarians -- including Donna Perez, Denise Jackson, Don Daigle, Jay Einstein, Linda Rumick, Harry Maloney, Andy Browne, Nico Rizzo and Preston Centuolo.
Happiest member Tuesday was Gus Foster (right) who noted that the day marked the 50th Anniversary of the day he met his wife, Linda Foster!
Golf Outing News!
Donna Perez announced that her husband, the talented artist George Perez is donating two of his golf-related artistic illustrations to be raffled to benefit our first ever golf outing May 15th!
Chances will be offered at 5 tickets for $10!
Announcements
PresidentAndy announced that Frank Rumick has been appointed as Rotary District Grants Subcommittee Chair - appointed by incoming District Governor-Elect, Steven Neuner, Congratulations Frank! Frank and Linda Rumick will be presenting a grants workshop at the District Assembly April 20th. If you are interested in attending, coordinate with Jay Einstein who has offered to provide rides to the Assembly that day.
Harry Maloney reminded everyone to be careful today (Monday, April 8) when viewing the total eclipse! Don't watch it unless you have the appropriate glasses.
Denise Jackson invited members to join in the monthly Spirit and Truth Lunch Project -- the first Friday of each month at the First United Methodist Church at 7th and Landis. Work starts at 8:45 am and finishes within 45 minutes.
Sandy Hearing announced that positions for high school seniors for RYLA have all been filled! The 5-day conference is held at Stockton University. Great job, Sandy!
Josie Spinelli crowned dual Rotarians of the week - Frank and Linda Rumick. The duo was thanked for their contributions to the Rotary Club of Vineland.
Our guest speaker was Gerry Velazquez, President and CEO of The Authority of Cumberland County - also known as "The Authority". Gerry provided a broad view of the work and projects the organization is involved with. He joined The Authority 11 years ago, and the first major project he tackled was CCTEC. While The Authority is known for it's management of the county landfill, it also serves as a developer, similar to a company like Stanker and Galetto he noted. Projects managed and developed by The Authority in 2023 had an economic impact on the local region of $241 million! These projects included Millville Public Library, Bridgeton Fire House, Rowan Medicine Building at RCSJ, NJ State Police Barracks in Commercial Township, the Salem Courthouse and the Cape May Library.
The impact of The Authority stretches beyond
Cumberland County, but much of its work is centered in the county. The organization has provided facilities management for Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ), saving the college more than $1 million in expenses.
If you missed Gerry's visit, you missed a very insightful and fact-filled presentation. If you would like to learn more about The Authority, visit its website at:
JosieSpinelli reminded everyone that our FIRST GOLF OUTINGwill be at White Oaks on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Josie noted that a number of sponsorship donations have already been made -- but we need many more! Some of our sponsors include David Scales, Scales State Farm Agency, Putting Green Sponsor @ $1000; also, Ryan and Bob Middleton, owners of Larry's II who have offered a major sponsorship - $2,000! Thank you Middletons! Recent guest speaker, John Ruga contributed $1,000. Additionally, contributions have been made by Sherry Soutiere, Don Daigle and Jay Einstein.
Guests at the outing will include former Philadelphia Eagles' players Irving Fryar and Barrett Brooks.
And recently, professional artist, George Perez has donated two artistic illustrations to be raffled to benefit our golf outing! (These illustrations are pictured above).
More information will continue to be presented soon but make sure you mark your calendars for the golf outing (we will need volunteers and players) and invite golfers you know to save the date as well!
Stay tuned -- there are some very exciting additions to outing prizes that will be announced this week!
PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH
POTENTIAL SPONSORS AND ANY GOLFERS YOU KNOW!!!!!
Click the button below to view more information (including the sponsorship and golfer registration form) about our golf outing:
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y The Authority in 2023 had an economic impact on the local region of $241 million! These projects included Millville Public Library, Bridgeton Fire House, Rowan Medicine Building at RCSJ, NJ State Police Barracks in Commercial Township, the Salem Courthouse and the Cape May Library.
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