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Forked River
Service Above Self
Tuesday 12:15 pm and 6:00pm (Evening Meeting gathers at Perkins on Rt.9 from July 1 - Aug 31)
Captains Inn
304 E. Lacey Rd.
Forked River, NJ  08731
United States
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Rotary Club of Forked River Inducts Two New Members
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Congratulations to Tracey Carpe and Megan Rau for becoming Forked River Rotarians. At last Tuesday's alternate meeting our own PDG Peter Roukis officiated at their induction ceremony.  Tracey was sponsored by President Linda Kostrowski and Megan was sponsored by Vice President Donna Volz. Tracey lives in Bayville and works at C21 Action Plus Realty. Megan lives in Forked River and works at Keystone Digital Imaging.  Thank you for your commitment and welcome to our club!
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District 7500 Vocational Service Awards 2018
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On Monday, January 29th members of our club attended the 2018 Rotary District 7500 Vocational Service Award Dinner at LaBove Grande Restaurant in Lakehurst.  Congratulations to John Sauer our club's recipient of this years district award.  Thank you to all the club members that were able to attend and share in this special evening.
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The Winners Are In! Chef's Night 2018
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Congratulations and and thanks to the many Chefs, Friends and Club Members that prepared some of their favorite dishes for our annual event. We had a great assortment of salads, soups, appetizers, entrees and desserts for attendees to sample and cast their votes for the best dishes in each category. The winners in each course are listed below.

Appetizers- Tom McGillick- Oysters Rockefeller 
Soups- Stephanie R.- Stuffed Pepper Soup
Salads- John Sauer- Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
Entrees- Tony Angona- Roasted Stuffed Pork Loin 
Desserts- Terry Chapman - English Toffee

Thank you Janice and Heather for adding the dinner setups and apron displays, added a great touch to the event.

The winner of the NYC VIP Experience Raffle was Judy Ryan, Co-Treasurer for our club, have a great experience!

Thank you everyone that attended and supported our club at this year’s event. Start working on your recipes for next year!

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4th Annual Chef's Night & VIP Experience Raffle
Come sample the Culinary Specialties made by our club Members and Friends of the Rotary Club of Forked River
Vote on your favorites in 5 Food Categories:
Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Entrees and Desserts
Donation: $50.00 per person

In conjunction with our Chef's Night Out we are offering a New York City VIP Experience Raffle
Win a pair of Tickets for Matinee show Saturday, May 19th, 2017
to see Wicked on Broadway. Includes stocked Limousine to and from the show provided by Pro Car and Limo LLC. Dinner voucher for dinner at Keen's Steak House and Cocktails at View of the City
Tickets for Raffle available from Club Rotarians- $5.00 per chance

Winner not need be present to win- Event proceeds local and International Rotary Charities
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Annual Rotary Club of Forked River - Blood Drive Event
Winter Olympics Blood Drive- New York Blood Center
Brought to you by
Rotary Club of Forked River
Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 8:00am-2:00pm
Lacey Township Community Hall 
Corner of Route 9 & Lacey Road

Eligible donors include those in good health who are at least age 16 (with signed parental permission/consent) and weigh 110 pounds or more. People over 76 may donate with a doctor's note. Please bring NYBC Donor Card or other ID. Please eat at your regular meal time and drink plenty of fluids before donating.

For an appointment go to http://tinyurl.com/rotary08731
or call 1-800-933-2566.
Appointments preferred and given priority.

Save a life, give blood!
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Annual RC of FR and LTHS Interact Club Charity Basketball Game- Harlem Wizards
Annual Rotary Club of Forked River and LTHS Interact Club Fundraiser- Basketball Game featuring the Lacey Warriors vs. The Harlem Wizards. Save the date Wednesday, February 7th, 2018

Started in 1962 by New York sports promoter Howie Davis, and now celebrating 54 years of Wizardry, he envisioned a show and organization that would put a different spin on show basketball. The Wizards are a show basketball entity delivering wildly successful fundraiser events for schools and nonprofits, last season alone playing in over 400 communities across the USA, while raising over $2 million.

Gym doors open at 6:00 PM- Game starts at 7:00 PM

Tickets can be purchased at these local ticket centers:

Ivy Cottage (takes Credit Cards)
407 Lacey Rd.- Forked River

1st Constitution Bank- Mortgage Office
2 Hollywood Blvd.- Wharfside Plaza- Forked River

Ryan's Service Station
603 US Route 9- Lanoka Harbor

Ticket Prices: Pre-Sale: Prior toEvent
Students $10 - Adults $12 - Court side Plus $30

At The Door: Night of Event
Student $12 - Adult $15 - Court side Plus: N/A Night of Game
 
Net profits of event benefit LTHS Interact Club Scholarships and  Local Charities
 
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The Big Man in the Red Suit attends Annual Club Christmas Brunch
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       This years' Christmas Brunch was once again held at the Captains Inn.  Members of our club, their families and friends feasted on a magnificent brunch buffet.  Everyone had a great time keeping busy playing reindeer games and working at the craft table prior to Santa's big entrance. The man from the North Pole and his Elves made a visit and brought some gifts for the younger ones.  We were entertained and had a sing-a-long of Christmas music performed by Sophia (Tony's granddaughter) on her violin and Marissa ( John's niece) on the organ. A good time was had by all. Great job by brunch committee chair Heather Scanlon and members of her committee.
 
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Annual ELF Gift Shopping and Distribution Project
 
 
Annual 2 Day ELF Gift Distribution Service Project. The project started around 7:30 yesterday morning with club members joining forces with the LTHS Interact Club. We assembled at the local Walmart to purchase gifts and put together our “ELF” store to help some less fortunate families shop for gifts for their children in our community. Thank you to all the members of our community that support our club’s events and fundraisers throughout the year. Your generosity and support allows us to continue to make this annual event a great success.  Wishing all of our supporters, members and their families a very Merry Christmas!
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Rotary Club of Forked River kicks off Elf Week 2017
                        
     
       All the Elves in our club began about a month or two ago putting together their plan to host our Annual ELF Gift Distribution. Last Friday, one of our Elf Groups began shopping and purchasing items at the Five Below in Manahawkin to stock our shelves for Saturday's gift distribution.   With the assistance of the LTHS Interact Club Elves and Member Elves we will complete our shopping at the local Walmart this Friday.  All the items that we purchased will be set up as a store for local Moms and Dads who are in need of assistance to actually do a little shopping for their children and spread some Christmas cheer.  This program is funded by the different fundraising events that our club holds throughout the year.  Thank you to all the people in our community that have supported our club's efforts, without your donations and support an event like this wouldn't be possible.
 
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Rotary International Giving Tuesday
Stories | District 7030
 

You can start the holiday season on a charitable note by donating on Giving Tuesday, 28 November.

Why should Rotary be your charity of choice? 

Because our 1.2 million members see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.

Here are six reasons to donate to Rotary.

1. We fight disease around the world

For decades, Rotary has been a leader in the battle against polio and has kept the pressure on as worldwide cases plummeted from 350,000 in 1988 to only 15 cases so far this year. We’re closer than ever to ending this devastating disease. 

Your impact will be even greater, thanks to a 2-to-1 match from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. All donations (up to $50 million) to end polio will be tripled, providing critical funding to our work to create a polio-free world. 

2. We teach people to read

Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy. We support education for all children and literacy for children and adults through mentoring, scholarships, teacher training, and access to learning opportunities. 

3. We build peace

Each year, armed conflict and persecution displace, injure, or kill millions of people. More than 90 percent of them are civilians, and half are children. 

Rotary projects provide training that fosters understanding and provides communities with the skills to resolve conflicts. Our members are taking action to address the underlying causes of conflict, including poverty, inequality, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources.

4. We provide clean water, sanitation

The statistics are alarming. Worldwide, one person in every 10 does not have access to safe water, and 2.3 billion people lack access to adequate sanitation. One consequence: 900 children under age five die each day from diarrheal diseases.

Having clean water and sanitation is a human right. Rotary members integrate water, sanitation, and hygiene into education projects. When children learn about disease transmission and practice good hygiene, they miss less school. When people, especially children, have access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, they lead healthier and more successful lives. Rotary is helping to make clean water available to everyone by 2030.

5. We grow local economies

Nearly 800 million people live on less than $1.90 a day. Rotary is working to strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders.

We know that one solution doesn’t fit every problem, so we work with people to help them help themselves. 

We help Tanzanians with albinism find safe, healthy livelihoods. In Ecuador, Rotary has made 250 microloans and trained more than 270 people in job skills and business management. In Arkansas, USA, we worked with Heifer International to extend the growing season for farmers and help them find new customers.

6. We save mothers and children

An estimated 5.9 million children under the age of five die each year because of malnutrition, inadequate health care, and poor sanitation. More than 800 women die every day from birth- and pregnancy-related complications.

Rotary is saving lives by supplying birthing kits, immunizations, neonatal care equipment, and medical training.

With access to quality care, mothers and children live longer and healthier lives, and Rotary is providing that care.

You can make a donation by clicking on the link below:

https://www.rotary.org/en/six-reasons-give-rotary-giving-tuesday

 

 

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Annual Thanksgiving Service Project- Turkey Distribution and Food Drive
Our service project committee put together 2 great days of service in our community.  On Friday the 17th, members of our club in conjunction with the Lacey Food Bank, and the LTHS Interact Club distributed 190 turkeys and the fixins’ for families in need in our community.  George Smith and his crew at Walmart in Lanoka Harbor provided the turkeys and Shop Rite helped provide the sides so that families in our community could enjoy a nice family Thanksgiving dinner.  Thank you to Manhattan Bagel in town for handling our lunch order.
            On Saturday things started off a little chilly, as it was 20 degrees, club members and some Interact Club members manned our collection bin for non perishable food items to help stock the shelves for the Lacey Food Bank for the upcoming winter months.  It didn’t take long for the chill to subside, as we had many members of our community making food and cash donations to warm up our hearts, and fill the Food Bank shelves.  Thanks to the generosity of the people of Lacey we were able to fill up the Food Bank van 3 times and collected close to a $1,000 in monetary donations. 
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DAY 2
 
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Annual Intercity Assembly Hosted by the Rotary Club of Barnegat
Great turnout last night for our Annual Intercity Meeting at Lefty’s Tavern, hosted by the Rotary Club of Barnegat. Once a year our 5 clubs of Southern Ocean County get together and share our ideas and projects that we support. Lots of dedicated Rotarians doing great things in their communities! #ServiceAboveSelf
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Club Members Out and About in the Community
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Rotarians out and about at the Knights of Columbus Father Capodanno Council #6522 Pasta Night Fundraiser.  A bunch of members from our club attended the Pasta Night Dinner for the local Knights of Columbus.  It was a fun evening of fun, food and laughs.  There was plenty to eat and and drink as can be seen in the pictures.  Our own William Recevuto won the 50/50 raffle and promptly donated the winnings back to the Knights.  Judy Ryan from our club was also the winner of the basket of wine raffle.  
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Rise Against Hunger- LTHS Interact Club

Look who we spotted over at the Rise Against Hunger - Ocean County event this weekend. Our very own Interact Advisor, Mrs. Frechette! Thanks for "Making a Difference" and helping to feed the people of the world. She was measuring and weighing, looking awesome and representing Interact all at the same time!!! #interact #FRRotary #makingadifference

 

Autumn Windfall Reverse Raffle Results- And the Winner Are .......

The Captains Inn was the site of this year's event, taking place in the inside ballroom.  Entrants noshed on an array of appetizers and a little after 4 o'clock the barrel was spinning to draw the the winners.  Below is a list of this year's winners: Congratulations to all the winners!

$100 Winners:

Tix 210:  Laura Pezik   sold by Irene Mitchell

Tix 258:  Jackie DeRosa sold by Drew Ritchie

Tix 244:  Millie Devlin sold by Ashley Hughes

Tix 277:  Donna Volz sold by herself

Tix 167:  Rich Lucas sold by Tom McGillick

Tix 133:  Linda Kostrowski sold by herself

Tix 260:  Vicki Albert sold by Gerri Tomlinson

Tix 054:  Harry Chambarry sold by Tom McGillick

Tix 086:  Amy North sold by Ashley Hughes

Tix 148:  Linda Howell sold by Donna McAvoy

 

$1,000 Winners:

Tix 072:  Karl Fisher sold by Katie DeSantis

Tix 156:  Rich Ritchie sold by Drew Ritchie

Tix 121:  Cathy D'Anduono sold by Veronica Laureigh

Tix 174:  Robin Meyers sold by Gerri Tomlinson

 

$10,000 Winner

Tix 035:  Toni Connolly sold by Veronica Laureigh (This is Veronica's Mother)

 

Thank you all that helped and supported  our club by purchasing a ticket(s) for a great event.

 

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World Polio Day

Countdown to History

With your help, we can end polio for good.

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2017 Apple Festival/Lacey Day - Day of Service
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
            It wasn’t a 105 degrees in the shade this year, so it felt much more like fall, but it seemed like attendance at the event was much higher. There were plenty of activities to keep the kids busy.  Forked River Fire Company provided fire truck rides for the kids. There were rock painting stations for “Lacey Township Rocks” on Facebook.  Lots of vendors with tables for their businesses or selling their crafts.  Lots of apple events including an apple pie eating contest, apple pies, candy apples to be purchased.  As a group our club distributed over 3,000 sub sandwiches, chips and water to the attendees.   This year we once again set up our Shelter Box display to show that Rotarians are “People of Action” to show the community some of the relief efforts we help to provide when disasters strike in the US and Internationally.  Thank you to all the sponsors that made this year’s festival a great success. 
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Lacey Township Apple Festival & Lacey Day
Bring the family to this Saturday's Apple Fest and Lacey Day at Gille Park.
Stop by the Rotary Tent with your kids and paint a rock for "Lacey Rocks" on Facebook.
Rotarians will also be serving food and drinks throughout the day!
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LTHS Interact Club- Annual Boscov's Shopping Spree Coupon Sale
Want to get an early start on your Christmas Shopping?  Help support the Lacey Township High School Interact Club by purchasing a $5.00 Shopping Spree Day Coupon for Boscov's Department Store in the Ocean County Mall.  Coupon is good for up to 25%, 15% or 10% savings, depending on type of items purchased for this 1 day event, Tuesday, October 17th.  Open 10:00 am to 11:00 pm.
All ticket sales proceeds go directly back to the Interact Club for their service projects and scholarships throughout the year. 
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District 7500 Service Event-Rise Against Hunger

OUR MISSION

Rise Against Hunger is driven by the vision of a world without hunger. Our mission is to end hunger in our lifetime by providing food and life-changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable and creating a global commitment to mobilize the necessary resources.

OUR HISTORY

In 1998, envisioning a world without hunger, Ray Buchanan — a United Methodist minister — founded Stop Hunger Now. In 2017, Stop Hunger Now rebranded to become Rise Against Hunger. After enlisting as a U.S. Marine during the Vietnam War, Ray Buchanan quickly recognized that accomplishing a mission required “commitment to something larger than yourself.”

Driving Rise Against Hunger’s work is the recognition that ending hunger is more than just feeding people, which led Rise Against Hunger to focus its feeding programs in areas where we can have a real impact and expand its hunger-fighting programs beyond meal packaging and distribution.

OUR WORK

Our organization’s approach to ending hunger centers on mobilizing a global network of hunger champions. Rise Against Hunger meal packaging volunteers produce millions of nutritious meals annually that are then distributed to partners in countries around the world. Those partners are best able to address the causes and effects of hunger based on their local presence and expertise. Through our thorough monitoring and evaluation process, we ensure the meals distributed by those partners are used as a tool to change lives by promoting education, improving students’ health and nutrition, addressing gender inequalities, stimulating economic growth and fighting child labor.

 

Another core focus of Rise Against Hunger is responding to crises–both natural and man-made. From droughts to floods, in conflict zones and transitioning political situations, food is often the most immediate need. When everyday access to food, wages, and market systems are destroyed in the wake of emergencies, Rise Against Hunger works through a network of in-country partners to address these needs. We strive to ensure aid is efficiently and effectively deployed to and received by communities when it is needed most.

Our third approach to eradicating hunger centers around grassroots community empowerment. Rise Against Hunger bolsters agricultural production and incomes through programs promoting improved agricultural methods, business skills, and market access. With training and access to quality seeds and fertilizers, farmers can increase production and harvest a variety of nutritious crops. By supporting the establishment of fish and livestock production, we also provide pathways to diversifying diets and improving nutritional outcomes.
 
You can sign up to volunteer for a morning or afternoon shift at the link below.
 
Ocean County -
Saint Dominic's Church 250 Old Squan Road, Brick, NJ 08724
 
Monmouth County -
Manasquan Fire Dept. #2 111 Parker Ave, Manasquan, NJ 08736
 
Burlington County -
Covenant Presbyterian Church 2618 New Albany Road, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Rotary Club of Forked River Welcomes 2 New Members
 
 
 
 
          Congratulations to Drew Ritchie and Linda Phillips on becoming Rotarians at last week’s lunch meeting.  Drew’s sponsor was Dr. Tom McGillick and completing the induction ceremony was one of our club’s founders, Past District Governor, and Grandpa to Drew our own Dick Ritchie.  Drew was born and raised in Lacey, he works at Lacey Auto Care and is a Realtor at REMax working with George Broome’s group.  In his spare time Drew like the outdoors camping and canoeing.  He’s looking forward to using the 4 Way Test in all that he does.
            Linda Phillips knows and is a friend of Don Bochicchio from his days in education and has sponsored her to become a member.  Linda was born and raised in Monmouth County and received her bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University, she went on to receive her Masters in Educational leadership from Monmouth University.  She has also worked in Banking, before deciding the Education was her true calling.  Linda was the principal at The Education Academy in Lanoka Harbor, before becoming an owner and director of the business.  Her pride and joy and crowning achievements are her family.  She hopes that becoming a Rotarian will allow her to work with community members to educate, remediate, and foster positive changes through volunteering and creating events in the Lacey community.
            Great to have new members, welcome to our club!!!
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2017 Annual " Autumn Windfall Reverse Raffle Fundraiser"
                       
 
 
Rotary Club of Forked River 2017 Autumn Windfall 50/50 Cash Raffle

Only 300- $100 Tickets will be sold
$100 Ticket Donation gets you entry into Raffle and admittance to
Captains Inn with Hors D' Oeuvres Service and Cash Bar.

This is a reverse raffle, you want to be the last ticket drawn for the Grand Prize of $10,000. There will be 15 winners drawn out of 300 tickets if all tickets are sold.

Raffle prizes are as follows:
1st Ticket Drawn - $100 Prize
25th Ticket Drawn- $100 Prize
50th Ticket Drawn- $100 Prize
75th Ticket Drawn- $100 Prize
100th Ticket Drawn- $100 Prize
125th Ticket Drawn- $100 Prize
150th Ticket Drawn- $100 Prize
175th Ticket Drawn- $100 Prize
200th Ticket Drawn- $100 Prize
250th Ticket Drawn- $100 Prize
296th Ticket Drawn- $1,000 Prize
297th Ticket Drawn- $1,000 Prize
298th Ticket Drawn- $1,000 Prize
299th Ticket Drawn- $1,000 Prize
300th Last Ticket- Grand Prize $10,000

All Donations Benefit Rotary Club of Forked River Charities
Contact a Forked River Rotarian to Purchase your ticket!
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Forked River Rotarians Out and About
 
Fellow Rotarians from our club assisted at the Annual Municipal Alliance 5K Race and Fun Walk on Saturday in Gille Park.  Assisting with the race from our club was President Linda Kostrowski, Janice Hyer and Paul Stephens.  Runners from our club included Gabby Spano and Tim Petrin.
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Forked River Rotarians Volunteer at 2017 Insane Inflatable 5K Event
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Several members of our club volunteered at this year's Insane Inflatable 5K Obstacle Run Held at the Brick Recreation Complex.  Attending from our club was David DiEugenio, Ashley Hughes, Diamond Frandsen, and her husband Rob.  Club members assisted the participants by helping with set up, runner registration, keeping people on the course and providing cold refreshments.
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Club Fellowship at Bacchus Winery
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Last Tuesday some members of our club completed the bottling of their wine, which started back in February. 1500 lbs of Sangiovese grapes were deseeded and destemmed and put into a barrel to ferment.  These grapes are from Italy’s Tuscany region, and are used in making Chianti’s and Cabernet’s.   Latin translation for sangiovese is “The Blood of Jupiter”, the King of all gods in Roman mythology. After fermentation the mix was clarified, then put into a barrel to age.  Bottling was a 4 step process.  First you fill the bottle with wine, then insert your cork, then heat seal with a cap, finish with your own designed label. 24 cases of wine were bottled by members.
Salute! Chin-Chin!
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RC of FR Annual Checker Tournament and Family Fun Day at Cedar Creek Campground
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We had a full house at this year's event at the Cedar Creek Campground.  Registration for the tournaments started at 2:00, with the competitions beginning at 3:00.  While waiting for the tournament to begin, entrants could build up their checker stamina by feasting at the fabulous hot dog buffet or clear their mind by taking a dip in the olympic size pool.  As you can see by the pictures these checker players take the game seriously, look at the determination and concentration on their faces.  We also had a special dessert, hope everyone got a piece of the tournament cake.
 
Congratulations to all the participants and below is a list of this year's Winners and Runner Ups:
 
Ages 5-9 Champion- Jonathan Price and Runner Up- Keaghan Dellolio
Ages 10-13 Champion- Coda Mearizo and Runner Up- Jace Polony
Ages 14-17 Champion- Marssa Frusteri and Runner Up- Allie
Ages 18+ Champion- Peter Roukis and Runner Up- Mark
 
Thank you to everyone that came out and supported the event.  A special thank you to Rob and Debra from the Cedar Creek Campground for once again hosting the event.
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RC of FR Attends National Night Out and visit by New DG Diane Rotondelli
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We had a special visitor at the lunch meeting today.  Present 7500 District Governor, Diane Rotondelli, addressed the members of our club and joined the alternate meeting members at our water stand at Lacey Township's Police Department National Night Out.  Diane introduced some of the new projects and initiatives that we'l  be focusing on this year.  Some of the projects include,
Rise Against Hunger meal packaging program, RI President Ian Riseley's Plant a Tree Program, and Make a Difference to a Veteran Program.  By doing things the Rotary way and keeping "Service Above Self" we shall make a difference Locally, Nationally and Internationally.
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Rotary District 7500 Governor Diane Rotondelli Kick-Off
 
Bring the family for a fun after noon and meet our new District Governor- Diane Rotondelli.
Tickets can be purchased at the District 7500 website. 
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 A Banner Year for the Rotary Flag Program
 
 
 
 
Congratulations to our Flag Committee, Diamond, Gabbie, Ashley and Katie.  Their efforts helped increase sales this year an additional 86 flags, which included 15 new businesses, and increased orders from existing businesses.  Last year 336 flags were posted around town, and this year we put out 421 flags.  Last year our net proceeds from the Flag Program were around $7,000 raised in funds for our club, this year we have over $9,000 in funds raised for the club. Thank you committee, flag team captains, and club members for all your fine efforts.  Next Flag distribution and pick up day is Labor Day, Monday September 4th, 2017.
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Annual Checker Tournament and Swim Party
 
 
Bring the children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews for an afternoon of fun at the Cedar Creek Campground.
 
Enter the Checker Tournament with a trophy going to the winners in different age brackets.  Cool off with a dip or swim in the Olympic Size Pool. Lifeguard on duty.
 
Enjoy  a snack at our spectacular “Hot Dog Buffet” with all the trimmings.
 
Tickets are $5.00 per person of any age.  See Rob for tickets.
Thank You from Last Year's Rotary Scholarship Winner- Kayla Sansevere
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To whom it may concern, my name is Kayla Sansevere and I was fortunate enough to receive a generous, annual scholarship from the Forked River Rotary Club as a member of the Lacey Township High School graduating class of 2016. I wanted to send the Rotary Club an update on how my studies are going, and how the scholarship has benefited me. I currently attend Arcadia University as a rising sophomore with a major in Psychology and minor in Spanish. In Fall 2016, my first semester of university, I was able to study abroad in Stirling, Scotland--an experience I hold close to my heart and immensely cherish. While adjusting to a new country's culture, I succeeded not only in achieving a 3.3 GPA, but also discovering a place I call "home". Upon my arrival at Arcadia in January 2017, I again found myself adjusting to an unfamiliar place with a deep sadness of leaving the life I had created for myself in Scotland. Regardless, I was able to finish my spring semester with a 4.0 GPA. I also became heavily involved in my university's community, as I am now an Orientation Leader, First-Year Study Abroad Experience mentor, and Teacher's Assistant. In the fall, I will begin both my own research opportunities and assists professors in their research. I am also taking 20 credits while maintaining a work-study position. As for this summer, I am working a part-time job and participating as a hospice volunteer, where I comfort individuals with care and compassion in their last living days. I am thankful the Rotary Club awarded me with such a generous scholarship, as it assists me in achieving the various goals I create and allows me to take advantage of every opportunity. I truly feel as if I am able to embody the Rotary Club's guiding principles of service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership, in all future endeavors and achievements. I hope you are able to share this message with fellow Rotarians whenever possible. Thank you, again!
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