The 5th Annual Rotary Club of Forked River Doggie Derby was a howling success!!! Man's best friend was celebrated at this Hometown Family Event with canine demonstrations and competitions, vendors and food, music, rescues and activities for the young, the not so young and all our furry friends. It was a day that brought us together to celebrate all our furbabies and to benefit the many charitable contributions the Rotary Club of Forked River continues to make to our community and our citizens. For those dog owners that had your picture taken by our photographer, details will be forthcoming how you can download your photo and help by contributing to the Rotary Club of Forked River.  Thank you all that helped make this great event possible!  See you next year!

         We lost a friend and long time Rotarian last December. And so, recently the Rotary Club of Forked River honored and celebrated the life of William S. (Bill) Whitson with a special ceremony to bestow Paul Harris Awards to his wife and children. Recounting the early days of Bill's Rotary involvement, founding Rotary Club of Forked River member, George Broome gave the gathering an insight to the man with 5 Paul Harris Awards and his humanitarian passions. Accepting the Paul Harris Awards from Past District Governor Peter Roukis and President William Recevuto, were Bill's wife Susie Whitson, his daughter Dawn Whitson Davis and on behalf of his son William Scott Wilson, Ami Baldi. Bill Whitson will be remembered for many things - his commitment to Rotary and this community, his friendship, his sense of humor and his plaid pants. We will miss you Bill.

         

      Congratulations, to the Interact Club from Lacey Township High School another Presidential Citation from Rotary International for all your projects and programs throughout the year. Here's some photos of last nights Pinning Ceremony & Awards Dinner of the new Interact Board for next year being pinned by out going Board Members. Great group of young adults living up to our organizations' motto " Service Above Self". Thank you and congratulations to Keena Frechette, Interact Advisor for the Interact Club, another fine year of service and making a difference in our community and the world.

       

       The Satellite division recently hosted the Salute to the Seniors of the Month from Lacey Township High School. Chosen from a senior class of over 350 these students consistently demonstrate high scholastic achievements coupled with numerous extracurricular and service activities and contributions. Our Congratulations and Best Wishes for continued success to Seniors Brandon Bielat, Jessica Radomski and Angeline Rafferty! You make us very proud! (pictured Jessica Radomski and her parents and Angeline Rafferty and her parents)