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October 20th, 2025 Newsletter

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Highlights from our October 14th meeting:
 
Josie Spinelli, Club President, welcomed everyone and conducted the meeting.
 
Notes Taken By: Linda Foster
Pledge: Maureen Simmons
4-Way Test: Joe O'Rourke
Prayer: Pastor Heather Sudgen
Guests: N/A
Birthdays: Mike Toscano- 10/14, Maureen Simmons- 10/15, 
 
Together, Rotarians sang "God Bless America".
 
Announcements: 
 
Josie gave a special thank you to the “Best Sargent-At-Arms in the World” Harry Maloney & Gus Foster.
 
Many Happy Dollars were collected by Ed & Sherri.  Also collected were $1 fines for not wearing your Rotary pin.
 
Special “welcome back” to members Ken Dondero and George Steinbronn.
 
We are invited to a Halloween Fellowship on Friday, 10/31 at the Rudco farm, 8 pm until the witching hour, 2375 Vine Road, Vineland to help support the Dream Foundation. Your personal donation would be welcomed.
 
Sherri reminded members of the 5K Jingle Run/Walk scheduled for 12/6, she has posters with the QR Code that contains race info and sponsorship info available.
 
Josie announced that the next Board meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday (10/21).
 
Next Tuesday will be the final day to submit an entry for the Vocational Service Award. Please submit an application to Ed Morvay.
 
11/13 the Vineland Industrial Park road cleanup will be held at 2 PM. Let Preston Foster know if you can attend. (see flyer below)
 
12/3 our Special Needs Party is scheduled.

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In an email from Steven R. Neuner,

Josie shared that the Vineland Rotary Club has been awarded the

Rotary Excellence Certificate for the 2024–2025 year.

This distinguished recognition honors clubs that exemplify a strong commitment to Rotary’s values of excellence, goal setting, and achievement.

Congratulations to Past President Jay and the Vineland Rotary Club

on this outstanding accomplishment!

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PE Joe O’Rourke introduced our Assistant District Governor, Phyllis Mazzeo.
 
Program: 
 
 
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Joe then introduced today’s speaker, Jessica Yorke, Executive Director of the Bayshore Center at Bivalve.
 
 
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Please make checks payable to “Vineland Rotary Charities Foundation”.
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Josie concluded the meeting.
 
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Save The Date:
 
Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends event is set for October 22nd. Support the cause by purchasing your $5 shopping pass and enjoy 25% off your purchases that day. Don’t forget to grab a few extra for friends and family!

See Suzanne Martinelli for coupons!

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Service Above Self, One Bike at a Time! P4P 2025 is in the works!

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Our next PB&J: 11/7/25

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Membership Announcements

Get to know our Newest Members:

~ Welcome Michael Toscano!

Michael is an Owner Agent with New York Life Insurance. He was inducted on 8/26/25 by Ed Morvay. Sponsor- Dawn Hunter.

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~ Welcome Sherri Prescott! 
 
Sherri is a Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors. She was inducted on 5/6/25 by Ed Morvay. Sponsor- Donna Perez.
 

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Proposed New Members:

Donata Dalesandro is proposed by Rotarian Dawn Hunter. Donata is a representative of the VDID/Main Street Organization. 

Additional Notes:

Any concerns or objections to new memberships should be directed to President Josie Spinelli, josiecatlover@verizon.net 

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Rotary Board 2025-2026
(14 Member Board)
 
Jay Einstein, Immediate Past President
Josephine Orlando Spinelli, President
Joseph O’Rourke, President Elect
Sherri Prescott, Vice President of Fundraising
David Schad, Charities Treasurer
Bonnie Laube, Club Treasurer
Melody Montgomery, Club Secretary
Sherry Soutiere, Community Service Chair
Karen Bauman, Club Administration Chair
Nick Surace, Membership Chair
Dennis Palmer, Foundation Chair
Maria LeBlanc, Youth Services Chair
Susanna Philippousis, International Chair
Preston Centuolo, Community Awareness Chair

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Contact Bonnie at: bll@GreenblattLaube.com or 856-691-0424

 

The club now accepts Zelle as a form of payment!
Search: bll@GreenblattLaube.com  

Here are the step-by-step instructions:

    1    Log in to your bank's mobile app or online banking: to access Zelle. 

    2    Navigate to the Zelle section: by looking for options like "Send Money with Zelle" or "Pay & Transfer". 

    3    Select a recipient: from your contacts or by entering the recipient's email address. 

    4    Enter the amount: you wish to send and add an optional note if desired. 

    5    Review: the transaction details to ensure they are correct. 

    6    Tap "Send": to complete the payment

 

If your bank isn't a partner, you can still use Zelle by downloading the standalone Zelle app, but you'll need a U.S.-based bank account, a U.S. mobile number, an email address, and a valid U.S.-based debit card. 

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Upcoming Events
Spirit and Truth Lunch Project
First United Methodist Church
Nov 07, 2025 8:45 AM
 
Membership Meeting
Black Olive Restaurant
Nov 13, 2025 7:30 AM
 
Spirit and Truth Lunch Project
First United Methodist Church
Dec 05, 2025 8:45 AM
 
Membership Meeting
Black Olive Restaurant
Dec 11, 2025 7:30 AM
 
Wreaths of Remembrance
Cumberland County Veterans Cemetery
Dec 13, 2025
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
 
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Charles Girard
October 1
 
Donna Bennett
October 2
 
Josephine Neill
October 8
 
Nick Surace
October 9
 
Michael Toscano
October 14
 
Maureen Simmons
October 15
 
Joseph Cortez
November 6
 
Dave Schad
November 11
 
Laura Powers
November 16
 
Stan Orzechowski
November 24
 
Join Date
Dave Schad
October 1, 1985
40 years
 
Joseph Ianni
October 1, 2008
17 years
 
Alan Burkhardt
October 22, 2024
1 year
 
Rachael Seaman
October 22, 2024
1 year
 
Heather Sugden
October 23, 2018
7 years
 
Keith Petrosky
November 1, 1983
42 years
 
Norm Neill
November 1, 2002
23 years
 
Harry Maloney
November 24, 2008
17 years
 
Suzanne Martinelli
November 26, 2024
1 year