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Gems In Lacey |
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Annual Rotary Club of Forked River Scholarship Program |
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RCFR 1st Annual Classic Car/Jeep Show |
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Rotary Club Selling Autumn Windfall 50/50 Raffle TicketsThe Rotary Club of Forked River has started selling tickets for the Annual Autumn Windfall Reverse Raffle Fundraiser. To purchase a ticket the donation is a $100- Entry. This ticket includes entry in the 50/50 raffle along with an invitation to attend The Autumn Windfall event at Captains Inn on October 27, 2019 where there will be an open bar and hors d'oeuvres. This is a Reverse Raffle, you want to be the last ticket drawn to win $8000 Grand Prize - Only 250 Tickets being sold! There will be 10 winning tickets selected! Prizes are as follows: if all tickets sold: 1st Ticket Drawn-$100, 5oth Ticket Drawn-$100, 100th Ticket Drawn-$100, 150th Ticket Drawn-$100, 200th Ticket Drawn-$100, 246th Ticket Drawn-$1000, 247th Ticket Drawn- $1000, 248th Ticket Drawn-$1000, 249th Ticket Drawn-$1000, 250th- Last Ticket- $8000 Grand Prize Event proceeds benefit Rotary Charities. ![]() |
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New Member Welcomed into the Rotary Club.This summer has been a season of welcoming many new members to our Rotary Club. On July 30th at our lunch meeting, Jennifer Bottomly was initiated into the Rotary Club of Forked River. Jennifer was invited to join by her sponsor, Tony Angona. She was raised in Jackson, NJ and moved to Forked River in 2005, when she got engaged and started a family. She has worked in banking for the past 26 years. She loved spending time with her family, staying active, and watching sports like baseball and football. She also enjoys baking and planning parties. We are happy to have Jennifer part of the Rotary Club. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Final 2018-2019 Board Meeting at Fuji RestaurantOn Wednesday June 26th, our 2018-2019 Rotary Board celebrate their final meeting with a night out at Fuji Restaurant. It was a fun time by all that attended. We thank the 2018-2019 Forked River Rotary Board for their service to Rotary this year. |
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Rotary and ShelterBox Celebrate the Power of Partnership
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RCFR Annual Installation of New President and Board Dinner Last Friday evening, we held our club’s Annual New President and Board Member Installation Dinner. Congratulations to our out going President Tony Angona and this year’s incoming 2019-2020 President Donna Volz. It was a great year as our club raised over $75,000 to fund many projects in our community. Here’s a few of our projects that were completed this past year, $24,000 in scholarships were awarded to Seniors at LTHS , our Annual Elf Program helped 150 local families with gifts for their children at Christmas time, over 225 Turkeys with all the trimmings were distributed at Thanksgiving to those in need. Thank you to all the members in the community that have supported our events, your support makes it possible for us to do the things we do. Looking forward to another year of service under the guidance of our New President Donna Volz! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Rotary International President 2019-2020 Mark Maloney Message |
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7th Annual Doggie Derby & Family Fun DayWhat a perfect day for our Annual Doggie Derby! Lots of fun for adults and children, our four legged friends, some three legged friends and a mini pig that thinks they’re a pit bull. There were lots of activities including a bouncy house for the kids, Home Depot supplied pots and plants for the children to make, Lacey Recreation had a game and craft table to keep the young ones busy. Lots of good food supplied by a variety of food trucks. We even had some contests for the dogs and their owners. Lots of old cars supplied the Sentimental Cruisers and Vintage Automobile Club of NJ. Congratulations to the Best Dressed Dog- Muchitas, Best Dog Trick- Rodchester and Most Happy Dog- Grasie. Thank you to all the vendors and supporters for a great event. Congratulations to Jennifer of Barnegat, the winner of our Doggie Derby Raffle of dog supplies donated by Caporale Pet Supply. Thank you Bill Stanton from WBNJ for live coverage of the days events. Great job by our Doggie Derby committee, thank you for all your time and hard work for a spectacular event. Hope to see everyone again next year! 🐾 |
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Annual Rotary/Interact Club Picnic![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Finally we had some good weather! Great day for our club’s Annual Interact Club Picnic. Interact Club members and Rotarians played some interactive club games, tossed some frisbees and played some beach volleyball. Thanks for another great year of doing good in the world! #PeopleofAction #ServiceAboveSelf |
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Annual LTHS Interact Club Pinning Ceremony and RYLA Selection Dinner |
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7th Annual Doggie Derby & Family Fun Day |
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Congratulations to our Two Time Texas Hold Em Tournament Winner- Barry Cerino
Saturday Night we held our Annual Texas Hold Em' and Casino Night. We had close to a sellout thanks to last minute walk in players. The action was hot and heavy, eliminating players to get to the final table of 10.
Congratulations to Barry Cerino, who won this year's tournament and is now the first two time champion. Rest of the tournament standings were: 2nd George Filis 3rd Anthony Beck 4th Harry Chambarry 5th Wayne Mauro 6th Tom Walter 7th Franz 8th Mike Petrin 9th Rich Ritchie 10th Frank Blozen
Thank you to all of this years entrants for playing and supporting our club, see you next year! |
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Welcome back Charlie Ziegler!At this weeks’ meeting we inducted a former member of our club Charlie Ziegler, back into active status. Although Charlie recently rejoined us officially, he never really left as he has been behind the scenes helping at many of our events and functions the past few years. Conducting the induction ceremony is our very own member PDG Peter Roukis. Welcome back Charlie! #ServiceAboveSelf
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Every day is World Water Day with Rotary![]() At least 3,000 children die each day from diarrheal diseases caused by unsafe water, a grim reminder for Rotary members who make providing clean water and sanitation an organizational priority. While very few people die of thirst, millions die from preventable waterborne diseases, providing the impetus for our members to provide toilets and latrines and other clean water initiatives in underdeveloped countries. Members also teach these communities to maintain new infrastructure, and organize educational projects to promote hand-washing and other good hygiene habits. Though 22 March is recognized as World Water Day, our commitment to these causes is ongoing. In Ghana, Rotary member Samuel Obour spearheads projects to install latrines, washing stations, and toilets across Ghana. In Latin America, youth from Connecticut, USA, lay water pipelines for communities for high altitude villages. Dozens of other water projects await financial support, from water harvesting in Mexico to a well for clean potable water in Egypt. Join us and get involved. Or meet us in São Paulo on 4 June for our World Water Summit, the seventh time Rotary members have hosted NGOs, nonprofits, businesses, and concerned citizens of the world for learning, networking, and discussion around clean water. In addition to our summit, members regularly host water experts for roundtable discussions at their clubs. Find a club near you. In Evanston, Illinois, join local and national experts for Tap Into Lake Michigan, a panel discussion on local perspectives to the global water crisis on 31 March. The event brings together Rotary members and the general public to mingle with influencers and representatives of local water organizations. Register today. Our commitment to clean water is stronger than ever. We have over 1.2 million members in more than 34,000 clubs in nearly every corner of the world. Learn more about who we are and what we do. See how Rotary is building sustainable clean water and sanitation facilities English Type: Feature Publish Date/Time: Mon, 30-Mar-2015 3:00 pm Source Name: Rotary News |
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Rotary District 7505 RYLA North- Sign Up On Line!![]() District 7505 North RYLA Counselors and staff have started their training to make this years RYLA event the best ever! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Are you a high school student at Lacey Township High School, MATES OCVTS living in Lacey or a student at Monsignor Donovan living in Lacey? Here's your opportunity to attend this year's RYLA Workshop. If you're interested in attending click on link below and complete your interest application. April 15th, 2019 is the application deadline for this year. |
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Welcome to the 1st Rotary District 7505 DISTRICT CONFERENCE![]() An Invitation from our District Governor 7505 -William Donnelly What better way to spend a day with friends, meet new friends from around the new district, meet the team of President Elects for 2019-20, and the Governor string who will lead us over the next 3 Rotary years! Enjoy the hotel, enjoy golf, enjoy the spa, enjoy Atlantic City, enjoy Smithville, or enjoy learning that you can use in your everyday in your life, family and job at the sessions (see below) – it’s your call - join us for breakfast and the opening of the conference. Participate in the Memorial Service for our friends who have passed in the last year. Finally, join us for cocktails and dinner to celebrate our “New Beginning”. To make it simple, there is one price, $150 per person (does not include golf, spa or hotel stay). There is a link in the registration form to make reservations at the hotel if you want (we will be publishing a list of hotels in the area that are less expensive than Seaview next week). Golf and Spa reservation will be available on March 18th. Remember, it’s ONE DAY, it’s OUR TIME, it’s a celebration of our “NEW BEGINNING.” We look forward to seeing you there. OH YEAH – DRESS CODE – CASUAL, no shorts please. Schedule for the day – (subject to change) 1. 7:30 - 9:00 Breakfast 2. 9:00 - 9:20 Opening of the conference, business meeting 3. 9:30 - 10:30 Session 1 – Servant Leadership 4. 10:30 - 11-30 Session 2 – Managing Change – Conflict Resolution 5. 11:30 - 12:00 Break 6. 12:00 - 12:45 Session 3 – Grow Rotary 7. 12:45 - 1:30 Session 4 – Panel Discussion 8. 1:30 - 3:00 FREE TIME 9. 3:00 - 4:00 Memorial Service 10. 4:00 - 5:00 Happy Hour 11. 5:00 - 8:00 Dinner, Awards, Keynote Speaker – Don Guardian! 12. 8:00 - thank you and safe home. CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES COME ON! Yours in Service, Bill Be Kind to Someone Everyday – Be their Inspiration! You can register online by clicking on this link below: |
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Annual Rotary Club of Forked River Scholarship Program |
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Harlem Wizards Keep Streak Alive Defeat Lacey WarriorsHarlem Wizards defeat the Lacey Warriors! Last night we had a great evening of hoops and alley oops at our Annual Harlem Wizards 🏀 Fundraiser for the Lacey Township High School Interact Club. Thank you to the Wizards, Lacey Township School Administrators and Teachers, LTHS Interact Club members, Wizards committee club members and club volunteers. Great job in pulling everything together so quickly due to the time constraints. Special thanks to all members of our Lacey community that attended the game and support our events. Monies raised by this event are used by the LTHS Interact Club to fund their service projects in the community and grant scholarships to Seniors in their club. |
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Rotary Club of Forked River- Comedy Night |
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Sunshine Club News![]() President Tony Angona has appointed Donna McAvoy as our Sunshine Club Chairperson. Donna's responsibilities will include acknowledging club members life events by sending club cards to members as life events occur. Get well wishes to Elaine Miller, for a speedy recovery after her recent eye surgery. Condolences from our club to Ryan and Stacey Reese, on the passing of Stacey's mom. Condolences from our club to the Cerino Family on the passing of Barry's dad, Norman Cerino. |
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Welcome Aboard to our Newest Club Members![]() Welcome aboard, to our newest club members Brenda Giles, sponsored by Judy Ryan who was inducted at our evening meeting on February 5th. Pictures below are from induction ceremony of new member Karen Vincentini, sponsored by Heather Scanlon at last week’s daytime meeting. Thank you for your commitment to service in our community! |
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Club Members attend Gift of Life Gala![]() ![]() ![]() We had three members represent our club at the Annual gift of Life Life Gala at Luciens Manor in Berlin, NJ. Attending from our club were Club President Tony Angona, PDG Peter Roukis and Foundation Chair William Recevuto. Funds raised by Rotarians provide hope to children with heart disease and their families, empower doctors and nurses to treat children in their country of birth, build sustainable pediatric cardiac programs in emerging countries and expand our global reach through partnerships with like-minded organizations, maximizing our impact. We transform the lives of children with heart disease and their families by coordinating the collaboration of 82 autonomous Gift of Life programs in 79 countries across 5 continents with like-minded partner charities, hospitals, healthcare professionals, Rotarians and other volunteers to develop sustainable pediatric cardiac surgery, catheterization and aftercare programs in emerging countries. To learn more about “The Gift of Life Program” or make a donation click on the link below: |
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Annual Chefs Night Winners and Highlights! |
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In Memoriam, Peter J. AvenosoIn Memoriam, Peter J. Avenoso ![]() Forked River - Peter J. Avenoso, 84, of Forked River passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 at his home. Peter was born in Jersey City to Silvio and Filomena Avenoso and formerly of Ridgewood before moving to Forked River in 1977. Peter served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked for 14 years in the NJ Juvenile Justice Commission. When he retired in 2003, Peter continued to enjoy his favorite activity, golfing. He was an active member and Past President (1986-1987) of the Rotary Club of Forked River, an organization that was very close to his heart and member of the Knights of Columbus, Upper Saddle River. Peter was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph G. Avenoso (1987) and Paul Avenoso (1999). He is survived by his nephew, Joseph C. Avenoso and his wife Linda; grandnephew, James and his wife Mary; grandniece Danielle Massad and her husband Christopher; great grandnephew, Connor; great grandniece, Mea and niece Linda Verhoest. A Viewing will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 from 2-4pm and 7-9 pm and again on Wednesday from 9-10am at Riggs Funeral Home, 130 North Route 9, Forked River. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 10:30am at St. Pius the Tenth Roman Catholic Church, 300 Lacey Rd., Forked River. Interment will follow at Good Luck Cemetery, Lanoka Harbor. In honor of Peter's service and memory our club will be designating one of our scholarships in his name this year. |
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Rotary Club of Forked River presents- Comedy Night |
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Rotary District 7505- Gift of Life Gala![]()
Rotary District 7505 Gift of Life Foundation Trustees Invites you to the 22nd Annual Winter Gala Saturday, February 9, 2019 6:00PM – 10:00PM Lucien’s Distinguished Catering 81 West White Horse Pike Berlin, NJ 08009 $75.00 per person Fellowship Time (Cash Bar) 6:00PM - 7:00PM Dinner, Program & Dancing 7:00PM - 10:00PM Silent Auction Attire: Cocktail All proceeds to benefit Rotary District 7505 Gift of Life foundation, Inc. 501©3 Organization Sponsorships and ads are available. This great event supports the mission of the District 7505 Gift of Life Foundation To provide free medical services to children in developing countries suffering from congenital heart defects, regardless of age, race, gender, creed or national origin, who, without our help would certainly die.
Please Contact Peter Roukis to Confirm your attendance at Gala so we can reserve a table. Make your Check Payable to: Rotary Club of Forked River
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Another Year of Making a Difference“Once upon a time, there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work. One day, as he was walking along the shore, he looked down the beach and saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself at the thought of someone who would dance to the day, and so, he walked faster to catch up. Here's to another year of making a difference! From our Rotary Family to yours best wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year! |
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Club Rotarians assist Giving Hope Network at Holiday Time |
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ELF Program Gift Distribution Week Highlights As all of our members know this is our club's largest community service project of the year. After a year of running fundraisers and events to build up our coffers, we get to give back to some of the less fortunate in our community. Things kicked off early Wednesday morning at Five Below, picking up our ordered items and loading up the trucks to store gifts at a warehouse till our Saturday ELF Gift Distribution day. Thursday night a group of Elves got together to set up our ELF Store at our rented hall. Friday morning, our elves met the LTHS Interact Club at Walmart, to pick up gifts and complete some last minute shopping, mostly our larger ticketed items to be given away as part of our gift raffle. After finalizing all our purchases at Walmart, we all went back to our ELF Store to stock the tables with gifts for parents to shop for gifts for their children. Early Saturday morning, shoppers arrived at our store for their shopping appointments starting at 8:00 AM and by 2:00 PM nearly all of our gift tables were bare. A project this size, doesn't take place in a few days, this is the culmination of months of preparation and meetings throughout the year. Thank you to all our ELF club members, committee chairpersons, Elf Shoppers and ELF store workers for all your time efforts for this fantastic project. Special thanks to everyone in the club and community for your donations, and services you provide for this event each year. Sunday's Annual Club Christmas Brunch was a great way to wrap up a busy week with some Christmas spirit for everyone. Members children and grandchildren were kept busy doing some holiday crafts, playing reindeer games, and a Christmas sing-a-long led by Heather. Even the big man in the red suit made an appearance, with some gifts for the kids. Great job by our Brunch committee putting together a fun morning of good food, music and fellowship for members and their families. Merry Christmas to All! |
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New Member Inducted and a Visit From A FriendCongratulations, to Pastor Matt Hass of the Village Lutheran Church in becoming a member of our club. Matt is sworn in by PDG Peter Roukis, with his sponsor Heather Scanlon at last week’s meeting. We also had a special guest speaker attend last week's meeting. Welcome back Caleb Rukundo, founder of the Amaro Children’s School in Uganda, Africa. One person can make a difference in the world. Click on the link below to see a video of the great work that Caleb has been doing in his country. https://youtu.be/2j9WNh_lmWQ ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Annual Walmart Food Drive to Benefit the Lacey Food Bank |
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Forked River Rotarians Inspiring People to Make a Difference!Lacey humanitarians go the extra mile (7,000 of them) to help orphans in Uganda ![]() |
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Annual Turkey DistributionLast Friday morning, members of our club and members of the LTHS Interact Club in conjunction with the Lacey Food Bank provided turkeys and the trimmings to 225 families in our service area at our Annual Turkey Distribution, at the Lacey Township Community Center. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Rotary Honors Six Who Are Changing The WorldInnovation was the theme at Rotary Day at the United Nations on 10 November. Nearly a thousand Rotary leaders, members, and guests from around the world met in Nairobi, Kenya, to hear about creative solutions to challenging world problems. The annual event, held at the only UN headquarters in Africa, recognizes Rotary’s long-standing special relationship with the United Nations . UN officials and humanitarian experts inspired participants to find innovative strategies for addressing humanitarian needs both locally and globally. ![]() Nearly a thousand people attended Rotary Day at the United Nations in Nairobi, Kenya, on Saturday, 10 November 2018. The event honored young innovators and their role in creating change.
Six Rotaract and Rotary members age 35 or under were also honored as Rotary People of Action: Young Innovators. All of these leaders spoke about how they used ingenuity to launch efforts that brought about measurable and lasting results. General sessions and workshops covered the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the technology revolution, and young people’s role in creating change. A special session on the environment emphasized the importance of sustainable development and suggested concrete actions that people of all generations can take to build a clean and healthy future. For the first time, the event also featured an Innovation Fair where Rotary clubs, businesses, and other organizations exhibited projects and cutting-edge technology designed to address humanitarian challenges. Keynote speakers included RI President Barry Rassin, who is a member of the Rotary Club of East Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, and Sushil Kumar Gupta, Rotary International president-nominee and a member of the Rotary Club of Delhi Midwest, Delhi, India. Rassin said the Innovation Fair inspired him to pair Rotary’s older generations’ resources and experience with the energy and ideas of young people. “We want to take you on as equals, as colleagues,” Rassin told the young audience members. “You bring to the table your ideas, your ambitions, your perspective on the world’s problems. We help you to enlarge your horizons, to think big, and to make your innovations practical.” He added, “Youth innovators and Rotary can make the impossible possible.” With more young people in the world today than ever before — more than 50 percent of the population is under age 30 — it’s imperative for them to harness their talents, said Hanna S. Tetteh, director-general of the United Nations Office at Nairobi. “For a more peaceful and more sustainable world for all, we need the active participation and leadership of young people,” said Tetteh. “I’m grateful Rotary is representing that here today.” By Ryan Hyland and Arnold R. Grahl Nearly a thousand people attended Rotary Day at the United Nations in Nairobi, Kenya, on Saturday, 10 November 2018. The event honored young innovators and their role in creating change. Below is link to video of event in Nairobi |
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A Season of Giving![]() ![]() It's that time of year again. With the thanksgiving season just around the corner and next month we have the Christmas Holidays, it truly is the season of giving. As you know we have our two biggest service projects of the year coming up and we need all of our members to be involved. In the next few days you'll receive an email to sign up for our Turkey Distribution and our Elf Holiday Shopping and Gift Distribution Program. This is a great time of the year when we get to share much of our fundraising efforts to help those that are a little less fortunate in our community. Here is a quote by the late Jackie Robinson that I'd like to share. " A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." If you would like to make a monetary gift to help with these programs your check can be made payable to the "Rotary Club of Forked River Foundation" and can be mailed to the Rotary Club of Forked River P.O.Box 211, Forked River, NJ 08731 |
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Annual Autumn Windfall Raffle- and The Winners Are: |
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Club Potluck Picnic FellowshipWe held our Rotary Club Potluck Picnic Saturday, October 13th afternoon at Gille Park. Although the weather didn’t cooperate fully. It could have been a little dryer and sunnier and warmer. We were able to enjoy a nice afternoon of club fellowship, with lots of good stories, and some great food with a bunch of our club members. |
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A Day of Service & Fellowship- Lacey Day/AppleFestAnother great day of club service and fellowship at the Annual Lacey Day and Apple Festival Event. Members of our club distributed subs, chips fruit and drinks to attendees at this years event. There were lots of things for people to do at this year's event, including a pie eating contest, apple crisp and pies to buy, kids workshop sponsored by Home Depot and many booths for businesses in and around Lacey Twp. Thank you to all the local businesses- Fusciello's, Walmart, Anthony's and Conca D'Oro for supplying their goods and services this year. We also had on display a Shelter Box, which includes a tent for six, mosquito netting, a stove, pots and pans, blankets, water filtration system, food rations, and various other survival items. In conjunction with Rotary international, these Shelter Boxes are flown into areas affected by natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods and typhoons. Thank you to everyone that donated, the funds will be put towards our club buying another Shelter Box for those in need for future disasters. |
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Rotary Club of Forked River Welcomes Lacey Twp. Police ChiefWelcome to the Rotary Club of Forked River, Lacey Twp. Police Chief Michael DiBella. Chief Mike is sworn in by Present 7505 District Governor Bill Donnelly at last week’s meeting. Being a member of the local law enforcement Chief Mike lives each day supporting the Rotary club motto of “Service Above Self” |
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RC of FR supports the Lacey Municipal Alliance 5K Run/1M Walk at Gille Park |
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District 7505 Annual Gift of Life Dinner |
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Past President of LTHS Interact Club Receives his Diploma- On the Road to Recovery |
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Rotary Club of Forked River Partners with " Giving Hope Network" for Back to School Backpacks Project |
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Rotary Reef in the Phillipines |
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Rotary- People of Action![]() Rotary is where neighbors, friends, and problem-solvers share ideas, join leaders, and take action to create lasting change. |
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2018-19 RI President Barry Rassin wants Rotary members to Be the Inspiration |
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District 7500 RYLA and Closing CeremonyA Brief History of our RYLA The District 7500 RYLA has its roots in District 7640's first RYLA held in 1980 at Stockton College in Pomona, New Jersey. It was here that Pete Heberling from Bordentown Rotary first encountered RYLA. Pete served on the District RYLA Committee almost continuously from 1980 onward. In 1994 David GoWell was a new Rotarian in the Mt Laurel Rotary Club. He was a motivational speaker and personal development trainer who had previously worked with Anthony Robbins. David was working with the Lenape High School Interact Club when he first heard about RYLA. He immediately knew that he wanted to get involved and contacted the RYLA Chairperson of District 7640 to offer his services as a speaker. One of the young men who heard David speak at that RYLA in 1994 was Brad Clements. That same year, District 7510 held their RYLA at the Scanticon Conference Center in Princeton, New Jersey where Jill Eberle was a participant. That following year Rotary International decided to re-district the Rotary Clubs in New Jersey. As part of that process Districts 7640 and 7510 were both split up, with Burlington County from District 7640 joining Monmouth and Ocean Counties from District 7510 to form a brand new district: District 7500. David GoWell volunteered to develop a new RYLA program for the brand new district, and he formed a committee with Jeff Donoghue and Pete Heberling and a few others. The first District 7500 RYLA was held in 1995 at Georgian Court College in Lakewood, New Jersey. The first few years they hired high school teachers as Advisors, but they brought in 10 RYLA graduates, including Brad Clements, Jill Eberle and Jody Gersh, from the previous year’s programs at Stockton and Scanticon as a Counselor team. Each Counselor was put in charge of a team of 12 participants. The Counselor training program that year consisted of getting to RYLA a couple hours before the participants and helping to assemble the registration bags! The following year Brad, Jill and Jody returned as Senior Counselors, in charge of 10 new Counselors from RYLA 1995. Eventually the Support Counselor program was added to more fully prepare the Lead Counselors for their duties and the Counselor training program has grown more sophisticated each year. In 1997 the high school teachers were replaced with volunteer Rotarians, and they were eventually replaced by RYLA grads who had once been Sr. Counselors. Our team of Directors, Coordinators, Advisors, Senior Counselors, Lead Counselors and Support Counselors now numbers about 55 people each year – almost every one of them a past RYLA Graduate. They train for about 40 hours every year – in between RYLAs – to prepare to change the lives of 180 new participants each June. From its early roots at the "Gundoo" festival to its present complex form, our RYLA has grown to be one of the preeminent leadership training seminars in the entire world. RYLA. Is it just an award? These 183 high school students transformed into courageous, loving servant leaders over the course of 4 days. It’s something else... |
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4th of July Flag Flying |
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Rotary Club of Forked River Club Awards at Installation Dinner![]() It was another outstanding year of "Making A Difference" for our club under the guidance of President Linda Kostrowski. As a club we accomplished many of our goals and service projects throughout the year. Here are some pictures from last weeks' installation and awards dinner, recognizing many members of our club and their Presidential Awards at our annual dinner. We would also like to recognize award winners that were unable to attend last weeks' dinner. Also receiving "Dream Team Public Image Awards" were Ashley Hughes and Katie DeSantis for helping promote our club throughout our community and commitment to our club. Congratulations to Janice Hyer for receiving the club's "Distinguished Service Award" and a club "Paul Harris Fellow Award" for all your dedicated service to our club throughout the year. Thank you all club members for your dedication and service throughout the year. Lots of hands make light work! We're sure all members are looking forward to "Be The Inspiration" in our community next year! Click on the link below for more pictures and award acknowledgements: |
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Rotary Club of Forked River Annual Officer Installation DinnerAnnual Installation Dinner for our clubs’ New President and Board for 2018-2019 Rotary Year. Congratulations Past President Linda Kostrowski and Incoming President Tony Angona. Also attending this year’s dinner and addressing our club was soon to be Past District 7500 Governor Diane Rotondelli and our new District 7505 Governor William Donnelly. |
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Rotary District 7500 and 7640 Merging into District 7505- District Assembly |
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6th Annual Doggie Derby - A Dog Day Afternoon! |
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LTHS Interact Club/ Rotary Club of Forked River Annual Picnic The weather forecasts weren't conducive to having our annual joint club picnic, but we were able to dodge the raindrops long enough to have this year's outing. About 20 Interact Members and 20 Rotarians met at Gille Park to share some of their experiences, and enjoy a catered lunch in the picnic grove. Members conversed and kept busy playing some yard games, coloring or just shooting the breeze. The highlight was a trivia game brought by Heather Scanlon, which had club Rotarians trying to figure some of today's teenage slang and usage, and the Interactors matching company names to old products. Each team had about 20 questions, and the Rotarians matched 8 of the slang terms, with the Interact Club only getting 2 correct. Thank you Club Advisor Keena Frechette and to all the Interact members for another great year of " Service Above Self". |
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RYLA Attendees Chosen by Rotary Club of Forked River![]() Congratulations to the students chosen by our club to attend this year’s District 7500 Rotary Youth Leaders Academy (RYLA ) at Monmouth University, June 30 - July 3, 2018. Attending this year from LTHS is Adam Bahooshian, Marina Simunek, Isabella Gripaldi, Christina Fiocco, Emily Hamilton, Lauren Masocchi- Sponsored by the Spring Lake/Brielle Rotary, Marissa Frusteri from TRHSS, Janny Tang- Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Barnegat. Below are some pictures from the Interact Pinning Ceremony showing some of the students receiving their acceptance letters, pins and backpacks. RYLA is a four day leadership training program for students to explore what being a “leader” means to them, through a variety of team building, problem solving and cooperative experiences. The program is designed to help train ethical, visionary leaders- plus it’s loads of fun! |
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Diamond Frandsen receives District 7500 N. William Skidmore Club Service Award from DG Diane Rotondelli |
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LTHS Interact Pinning Ceremony Dinner |
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Club President receives Paul Harris Fellowship Award at District Conference |
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Rotary 4 Way Challenge Crossfit Razor Competition Fundraiser Our Club would like extend our thanks and gratitude to the owners, John & Amy Beecroft, of Crossfit Razor for hosting the Rotary 4 Way Challenge Crossfit Competition Fundraiser. Below are some pictures of competitors participating in yesterday’s WOD’s. It was amazing to see the dedication and perseverance of all the competitors, to a sport that they are so passionate about. There were 33, 2 person teams that competed in 4 challenging workouts, with the top 3 teams in 2 divisions receiving medals for their efforts. Great job by Matt Lawler and Tim Petrin for putting together WODs and Officiating the event. Thank you to all the teams that competed and their fans that supported the event! |
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Rotarians Making a Difference-Earth Day |
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Winner of This Year's Texas Hold Em' Tournament & Casino Night |
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Rotary Club of Forked River Welcomes 2 New Members |
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Rotary 4 Way Challenge- Razor Crossfit Fundraiser |
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Annual RC of FR Irish Night FellowshipAbout 20 Rotarians, their families and friends attended our Annual Irish Night Fellowship. Attendees were entertained by Irish music and the dancers from the D’Arcy School of Irish Dance. After watching the dancers complete their performance, everyone feasted on an Irish Buffet prepared by the chefs at the Captains Inn. Click on link below: |
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Forked River Rotary 4 Way- Crossfit Razor Challenge![]() Saturday, April 28 at 9 AM - 5 PM Crossfit Razor 699 Challenger Way, Unit D9, Forked River, New Jersey 08731 |
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Annual TexasHold Em' Poker Tournament |
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Forked River Rotarians Supporting Events in the Community![]() A few Forked River Rotarians and Tom Morrissey's staff met at Tom's house to assemble backpacks with some basic essentials for children in need at Ocean County CASA. #ServiceAboveSelf #PeopleofAction GO TEAM GO! We kicked off 2018 by expanding our "Stuffed Suitcase" program to Ocean County NJ. This expansion was made possible due to a generous grant from from the Rotary Club of Forked River and help from the offices of Morrissey & Associates LLC. Morrissey & Associates LLC received our backpacks, and stuffed them with toiletries and comfort items. They then distributed them to Ocean County CASA, and successfully served 39 children! We are grateful for the initiative of Rotary Club of Forked River and Morrissey & Associates. Due to their efforts, we were able to expand our program to a new location, and help bring joy and care to#fostercare children-in-need! |
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Harlem Wizards Fundraiser Highlights |
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Rotary Club of Forked River Inducts Two New Members |
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District 7500 Vocational Service Awards 2018 |
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The Winners Are In! Chef's Night 2018 |
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4th Annual Chef's Night & VIP Experience Raffle |
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Annual Rotary Club of Forked River - Blood Drive Event |
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Annual RC of FR and LTHS Interact Club Charity Basketball Game- Harlem Wizards |
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4th Annual Rotary Club of Forked River- Chef's Night Out & NYC VIP Experience Raffle |
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Happy New Year from Rotary International![]() Find out more about Rotary by clicking on link below: |
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The Big Man in the Red Suit attends Annual Club Christmas Brunch |
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Annual ELF Gift Shopping and Distribution ProjectAnnual 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 |
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Rotary International Giving Tuesday |
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Annual Thanksgiving Service Project- Turkey Distribution and Food DriveOur 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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Annual Intercity Assembly Hosted by the Rotary Club of BarnegatGreat 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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Rise Against Hunger- LTHS Interact ClubRotary Club of Forked River is supporting Rise Against Hunger.Published by Diamond Frandsen · October 29 at 7:11pm · 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
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Autumn Windfall Reverse Raffle Results- And the Winner Are ....... |
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World Polio Day |
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2017 Apple Festival/Lacey Day - Day of Service |
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Lacey Township Apple Festival & Lacey Day |
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LTHS Interact Club- Annual Boscov's Shopping Spree Coupon Sale |
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District 7500 Service Event-Rise Against Hunger |
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Rotary Club of Forked River Welcomes 2 New Members |
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2017 Annual " Autumn Windfall Reverse Raffle Fundraiser" |
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Forked River Rotarians Out and About |
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Forked River Rotarians Volunteer at 2017 Insane Inflatable 5K Event |
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Rotary District 7500 Governor Diane Rotondelli Kick-Off |
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Club Fellowship at Bacchus Winery |
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RC of FR Attends National Night Out and visit by New DG Diane Rotondelli |
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RC of FR Annual Checker Tournament and Family Fun Day at Cedar Creek Campground |
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A Banner Year for the Rotary Flag Program |
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Annual Checker Tournament and Swim PartyBring 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. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Thank You from Last Year's Rotary Scholarship Winner- Kayla Sansevere![]() 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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And the Winner is !!! "Go For The Gold " Fundraiser |
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Rotary Club of Forked River Annual Installation and Awards Dinner 2017-2018![]() New District Governor Diane Rotondelli swearing in President Linda Kostrowski. President Linda addresses the club. A Diamond for a Diamond! New President Linda, Receiving her Paul Harris Fellowship Award PH+2. PDG David Forward awarding District 7500 PDG James Davidson Award for exemplifying "Service Above Self" to the Rotary Foundation. ![]() Meet the New Board for 2017-2018! ![]() Past President William's wife, JoAnn Bottone receiving her Paul Harris Fellowship Award. Past President William pinning New President Linda. Laura Caroccia receiving her Paul Harris Fellowship Award. Rob Frandsen husband of Diamond, receiving his Paul Harris Fellowship Award. John Sauer receiving his Paul Harris+1 Award selfie. ![]() ![]() President's Distinguished Service Award to Dr. Tom McGillick -In Recognition of Your Dedicated Service and Commitment to our Club. ![]() Tony Angona, President's Award of Excellence-For Outstanding Service and Commitment to the Ideals of Rotary. ![]() Veronica Laureigh, Five Avenues of Service Award- Club, Vocational, Community, International, and New Generations Past President William receiving his Paul Harris+2. |
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Forked River Rotarians Attend Rotary International Convention 2017 |
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2017 Doggie Derby![]() Were you at the Doggie Derby on Sunday? Check out these beautiful photographs taken by Dawn Davis Photography! Photos are available for purchase or download. Many thanks to Dawn who spent her day capturing our furry friends and their humans! Click on link below to review pictures, you can order prints of your favorite pooch! ![]() ![]() |
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Honoring a Former Member of Our Club- William Whitson |
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LTHS Students of the Month April 2017 |
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Annual LTHS Interact Club Pinning Ceremony |
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Annual Flag Sponsorship FundraiserIt's getting to be that time of year. Our annual flag sponsorship starts with flag set up and pick up on Memorial Day, which is Monday, May 29th. Jay Pierson and Tom McClung are chairing flag committee, flags will be put out and brought in on May 29th- Memorial Day, June 14th- Flag Day, July 4th- Independence Day, September 4th-Labor Day, September 11th- Day of Service and Rememberance Day, and November 10th-Veterans Day. Be sure to sign up when sheets are passed around at meetings. Below is a picture of Club Rotarians Katie, Ashley and Gabrielle working on sales to the list of businesses along the route. |
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Annual "Go For The Gold" Fundraiser Raffle![]() Friday, June 23rd, 2017 at Captains Inn- E. Lacey Road, Forked River NJ 08731 Only 350 Tickets being sold- 1 Winner $10,000 in Gold Ingots and Engelhard Silver Bars $100.00 Donation Per Ticket- Additions to your party $35.00 per person at door, Night of Event Holder of ticket entitled to entry into raffle drawing and invitation to attend Cocktail Party including Open Bar and Appetizers. Live Music and Open Dance Floor. Cocktail Party starts at 8:00 PM, Grand Prize drawing at 10:00 PM Proceeds Benefit: Rotary Club of Forked River Scholarship Fund and Charities |
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Rotary Club of Forked River Annual Doggie Derby & Family Fun Day![]() |
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Annual Rotary Club of Forked River Texas Hold Em' and Casino Night Results![]() The action was fast and furious at Saturday's event. We had 50 Tournament players vying to be this years' Champion. After a few hours of play 40 entrants were sent packing and we were down the the last 10 players at the Final Table. Last years' winner Brian McGauley made it to the final table and was going for the re-peat. After the smoke cleared, this years' Texas Hold Em' Tournament Champion is Tim Petrin a member of our club. Thank you all that came out and supported our event, see you next year! |
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Here We Grow Again!Our club added two new members to our roster at last week’s meetings. Joining our club for daytime meetings is Jennifer Clark, sponsored by Jay Pierson. Jennifer works for the Causeway Dealership family in Manahawkin and resides with her family in Forked River. Our second new member is no stranger to Rotary, as her husband Richard Hyer was one of our club's original members and Janice has been active supporting Rotary events in Lacey for a number of years. Janice's sponsor is Tony Angona. Welcome to our club and Rotary Jennifer and Janice! ![]() |
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Rotary Club of Forked River Irish Night 2017Sure and Begorrah! Last Tuesday evening members and their guests were entertained by Irish Dancers stepping to Irish Music. Everyone had the opportunity to sample some Irish dishes including corned beef and cabbage, Irish Stew and Shepherd’s Pie. The Irish Cream Cheese Cake for dessert was da bomb! |
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Our club is Growing!Our club added 2 new members to our roster through our satellite group at last Tuesday's evening meeting. Welcome to our club Ashley Hughes and Katie DeSantis. Both ladies were sponsored by Donna McAvoy. We also had 2 members complete their assigned tasks and had a Red Ribbon removal ceremony last week. Congratulations Judy Ryan and Gabrielle Spano. Congratulations to our new Corporate associate Jeff Ryan, who was busy assisting at a local fire in town. His wife Judy accepted his Rotary Pin in his absence.
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Annual Irish Night![]() All members are invited with their guests to attend our club's Annual Irish Night
Join us for an evening of Irish Music & Irish Dancers, you can also sample the foods of
Ireland at the Irish Buffet.
Tuesday, March 14th, 2017 at the Captains Inn 6:00 PM
Members may also invite guests to attend, there is a $15.oo charge for non-members
Please let Tom McGillick or John Sauer know if you'll be attending and the number in your party
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Harlem Wizards vs Lacey District Teachers Basketball Fundraiser![]() The Harlem Wizards came to town to play a team of All-Star Teachers from the Lacey School district to help raise funds for the Interact Club at the Lacey High School on Tuesday evening, February 28th. The gym was packed with fans cheering on their favorite teachers and the game was pretty competitive with the Wizards pulling out a close victory late in the fourth quarter. The Wizards put on a great show with lots of alley oops and slamdunks to wow the crowd, while exhibiting their basketball skills and entertaining sideshows. The game was well supported by members of our community as we sold a record number of 890 tickets. Thank you Wizards, Rotarians, and Interactors for putting together a great night of fun, while raising money for scholarships.
Click on link above to check out the ball skills of the Wizards!
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Rotary Club of Forked River- K of C- Thank You |
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2017 Annual Blood Drive- Rotary Club of Forked River![]() We had a perfect day and a steady turnout for this years' blood drive event for the New Jersey Blood Services Center, which ran from 8:00 AM till 2:00 PM on Saturday the 25th. We had a total of 39 sign ups and we're able to collect 37 pints of blood to help build up the blood reserves for those in need. Thank you to all of the participants and Rotarians that helped in the event. See you next year!
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2017 Annual Texas Hold Em' & Casino Night![]() |
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Happy Valentine's Day!Happy Valentine's Day!
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RC of FR and LTHS Interact Club- Harlem Wizards vs. Lacey Warriors Basketball Game![]() ![]() The Harlem Wizards are coming to town!!
Photo Ops! Souvenirs! Interactive Fun!! Come support the Lacey Warriors – and all your favorite teachers from all the schools – on Tuesday 2/28/17 as they take on the Harlem Wizards in a fast paced, family fun event of tricks, hoops and alley oops!. Doors open at 6pm. Pre-Sale tickets are available at Ivy Cottage, 407 Lacey Road, Forked River; Ryan’s ServiCenter, 603 Rt. 9N, Lanoka Harbor and First Constitution Mortgage, Rt 9N, Forked River. Advance ticket prices are $10.00 for students and $12.00 for general admission. Courtside Plus tickets available at $30.00 each. Tickets will also be sold at the door - $12.00 for students and $15.00 general admission. Sponsored by the Lacey Township High School Interact Club and the Rotary Club of Forked River, this family fun night benefits the community service projects and scholarships of the LTHS Interact Club. |
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Rotarians Out and AboutMember Paul Stephens and his grandson Emil ran into fellow member Dave DiEugenio at the 2017 Philadelphia Car Show.
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Rotary Club of Forked River Annual Blood DriveOpportunity for a day of service. We need members to assist at this year's event,
a sign up sheet will be passed around by Tim.
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3rd Annual Chefs Night Out 2017Great night at the 3rd Annual Chef's Night Out! An evening of good food, fun and fellowship. Here's some of our chefs receiving their awards for their dishes. We believe everyone that attended, went home with a full belly. Congratulations to our 50/50 winner who went home with a fatter wallet, plus the winner also donated back 50% of his winnings to our club. Thank you Tom and Rob for chairing the event. Thanks to members that helped put together this years' event and thank you to this years attendees for supporting our club. Start that diet tomorrow!
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Sunday, January 29th, 2017
Appetizers
1st- Oysters Rockerfeller 2nd- Spinach/Artichoke Dip- Rebecca Palamara
3rd- Buffalo Sliders- John Sauer
Soups
1st- Taco Soup- Alicia Crandall 2nd- Chicken Tomato Basil- Jeff Brewer
3rd-Potato Leek- Ed Subokow
Salads
Mixed Toss Salad-Eric Fielder 2nd- Shrimp Caesar Salad- Peter Avenoso
3rd- Potato Salad- Donna McAvoy
Entrees
1st- Fresh Smoked Ham-Tony Angona 2nd- Penne Vodka- Laura Caroccia
3rd- Pulled Pork- William Recevuto
Desserts
1st- English Toffee- Terry Chapman 2nd- Caramel Apple Bars- Jill Larsen
3rd- Assorted Desserts- Lacey High School Culinary Students
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Rotary International Convention- Atlanta GAExperience the hospitality of the American SouthClub members can register at link below.
June 10th - June 14th, 2017- Atlanta, Georgia
CENTENNIAL EVENTSThe yearlong celebration of The Rotary Foundation and 100 years of Doing Good in the World culminates at the Atlanta convention. Help us celebrate in the city where it all began:
DISCOVER ATLANTAAtlanta is a gracious, warm-hearted city whose rich history and modern, thriving metropolitan area offers something for everyone. Plan now to:
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTSIn addition to an unparalleled lineup of speakers, entertainment, and events, this year’s convention offers once-in-a-lifetime activities, including:
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District 7500 Mid Year Conference and Vocational Awards |
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ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AVAILABLEWe are pleased to announce that our organization is continuing our scholarship program for the 2016-2017 School year. For our Scholarship Program this year, we are continuing a total of $20,000 in new awards. The selection criteria we use include “service oriented students with leadership qualities.” Preference will be given to active members of the Lacey Rotary Interact Club and those who demonstrate community involvement. The deadline for the completed application package is 4:00pm on Tuesday, April 11. If you have any questions, please contact a Rotarian. The application is posted in our "downloads" section, and can also be accessed here.
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Rotary District 7500- Gift of Life Gala![]() Members be sure to mark your calendar for the date- February 11th, 2017
Crystal Point Yacht Club-Point Pleasant NJ
Time and cost to be announced.
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Pre-PETS, Mid Year Assembly & Vocational Awards
We are looking to fill a table(s) with members from our club for this event. You can sign up at link below. Our club's own Tony Angona is the recipient of this years club vocational award.
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3rd Annual Rotary Club of Forked River Chef's Night Out![]() ![]() ![]() Rotary Club of Forked River- Chef’s Night Out Fundraiser
Sunday, January 29th, 2017
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Captains Inn- E. Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731
Cash Bar Available- Soft Drinks Included
Sample the culinary specialties or our Members and Friends of the Rotary Club of Forked River
Ticket Donation is $50.00 per ticket early purchase, $60.00 at door night of event
Chefs can sign up or respond to Tom McGillick (609) 971- 7722. We’ll need the name of the dish you’re preparing and category, please include ingredients list, so that we can finalize our menu. There will be five dish categories, you can prepare an appetizer, soup, salad, entrée or dessert. Attendees sampling our menu, can cast votes on their favorites in each category, with prizes being awarded to top dishes in each category. Prize sponsor is Ivy Cottage Gifts.
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Cedar Creek Elementary School 4th Grade Choir Perform at Last Week's Meeting |
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William Whitson ObituaryThe Rotary Club of Forked River lost a friend and long time Rotarian on Tuesday December 13th. William S. Whitson was a long time member of the Forked River Rotary and the recipient of 5 Paul Harris Awards for service to Rotary and our community. Although Bill worked extensively with many Rotary community projects, his most ardent campaign was to provide full Thanksgiving dinners to the needy families in Lacey Township, New Jersey. With Bill at the lead and working closely with the food bank, other community partners and his fellow Rotarians this program was responsible for providing full Thanksgiving dinners to thousands of people over the years. William Stuart Whitson was born in Lakewood NJ to Edna Scott Whitson and William Warren Whitson, younger brother of David Christie Whitson. Mr. Whitson is survived by his loving wife Susie (Sally Anne Bitzer), daughter Dawn Whitson Davis, son William Scott Whitson, and granddaughters Emily Anne Whitson and Sarah Scott Whitson. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother. Mr. Whitson attended Toms River High School and graduated from Morristown School in 1954. He served his country as a Gunner and Heavy Weapons Infantryman in the New Jersey National Guard from 1956-1962. Mr. Whitson worked for Vernon Bitzer Associates, currently of Warminster PA, starting his career as a clerk and retiring as Vice President. Services will be held at 12PM on 12/28/16 at the Forked River Presbyterian Church, 131 N. Main Street. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Forked River Rotary Club. |
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2016 Annual Elf Program-Shopping and Gift Distribution![]() Thank you to everyone in our community that has supported our events throughout the year. With your support of our fundraisers and events you helped make this years’ event our best ever. An event this large, to help so many, couldn't be pulled off without extra help. With the assistance of the LTHS Interact Club supplying some additional man and woman power to do the shopping, set up, and gift distribution in our Elf Store, Our club was able to help 160 families, which include around 380 children to experience the magic of Christmas this year! Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas this holiday!
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2016 Rotary Club of Forked River Annual Christmas BrunchRotary Club of Forked Annual Christmas Brunch 2016
Our club kicked off the holiday season with our annual Christmas brunch at the Captains Inn, the event was well attended as many Rotarians, family members and friends took part in the food and festivities. The event started with a wide selection of fruits and breakfast pastries, also need to mention the breakfast bar buffet set up by the inns staff. Children that attended were kept busy by Rob and Debra with a medley of Christmas Carols, Letters to send to Santa and goodie bags with holiday projects until the man in the red suit made his appearance. The best part of the day was seeing the smiling faces on all the children that day. Don’t forget it’s not too late to make a donation to our Elf Program! Thank you to Rob & Debra for a great event!
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2016 Club Food Drive for Lacey Food Bank at WalmartWith the Thanksgiving meal bags distributed by the Rotary last Friday barely put away in the cupboard, the Forked River Rotarians set up post outside of the Walmart in Lanoka Harbor on very windy and cold
Saturday for their 2nd Annual Rotary Day of Giving Food Drive - a day geared to restocking the shelves of the Lacey Food Bank. In anticipation of another cold winter and a higher than ever amount of families needing help the Rotary Club of Forked River together with the Staff and Shoppers of WalMart pulled together and presented the Lacey Food Bank with more than 3000 lbs of shelf stable non-perishable groceries! More than last year's 2500 lbs of food! And not one expired can or box in the lot!!!! In addition to the food donations, shoppers dropped their change and their dollars in the collection jar....gifting the Food Bank with a $500 donation for the day!! But perhaps, even more important, this Day of Giving reinforces how all of us together, Rotarians, Walmart and the Shoppers who supported this program, can serve humanity simply by doing a little bit of good, right where we live! Thank You Rotary Club of Forked River Members, WalMart and WalMart Shoppers for your support of this Rotary effort to help those in our Lacey community who need it the most!
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2016 Turkey Distribution by our Club and LTHS Interact Club |
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Members Receiving New Paul Harris Fellowship AwardsCongratulations to three members of our club for recently receiving their Paul Harris Fellowship Awards at last week's meeting. L-R William Whitson, Five time recipient, Jay Pierson, Four time recipient and current President, William Recevuto, Two time recipient. Thank you for your dedication and years of service to our club.
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DO YOU KNOW WHAT WE’RE DOING IN YOUR COMMUNITY—AND AROUND THE WORLD?![]() Rotary members unite at home and across the globe to put our experience and knowledge to work tackling our most pressing challenges. We focus our efforts in six areas: promoting peace, preventing diseases, providing access to clean water and sanitation, enhancing maternal and child health, improving basic education and literacy, and helping communities develop. We are especially dedicated to ending polio in our lifetimes. Rotary members have persevered in this fight since 1979 and have now helped eradicate polio in all but three countries worldwide. When you give to Rotary, you support the work we do in your community and around the world. We are a responsible organization that uses nearly 90% of our funding for program expenses. |
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An Evening of Fellowship at the Bacchus WineryMembers of our club and the Barnegat Club got together at the Bacchus Winery for an evening of fellowship, wine sampling and good eats. The grapes were selected, then seeded and de-stemed and put into a vat, adding yeast and sulfites to start fermentation process. Next week let the crushing begin.
Check out the video at link below.
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World Polio Day![]() Join us in a fight to the finish to eradicate polio, a crippling and completely preventable disease. As a member of Rotary, I'm happy to report good news in celebration of World Polio Day 2016 on October 24: If we can vaccinate children in the remote areas of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nigeria, we can end polio and protect all of the world's children. That's a huge accomplishment. There were 350,000 polio cases a year in 125 countries around the world, or about 1,000 new cases of polio a day, in 1988, when polio eradication became a top priority for Rotary International, an international service organization with now nearly 1.2 million members in 35,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary joined forces with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to form one of world's largest public-private health care partnerships. Rotary alone has contributed $1.5 billion to polio eradication efforts, including a September 2016 $8.15 million donation to stop the recent outbreak in Nigeria's Lake Chad region. However, experts warn that $1.5 billion in additional funds are still needed to ensure we have the resources in place to finish the job. Fortunately, there is more good news: Right now, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is matching the funds raised by Rotary to end polio by two-to-one. That means, if you contribute $50 dollars, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will contribute $100. Anyone can help in this battle, just go to www.endpolio.org to make a contribution to the Rotary Foundation's fund to fight polio. The Rotary Foundation was recently given a top rating by Charity Navigator, an independent organization that evaluates U.S. charities, so you know your dollars are being spent efficiently and effectively. The progress we've made, though significant, is fragile. Please help us end polio once and for all. Click on link below to get more information or to make a donation.
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2nd Annual Checker Tournament and Family Fun Night Results |
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Lacey Day 2016It was a hot sultry day at this years event, with the heat index pushing 110 degrees.
Even temperatures like this couldn't deter our club's day of "Service Above Self".
Attendees learned about "What is Rotary?" at our club tent, and learned about the
Shelter Box Program. Visitors were treated to hot dogs and hamburgers cooked by
our staff of chefs. There were plenty of cold refreshments, entertainment and booths for friends from town to visit. Thank you to all of the club members that volunteered and survived the day!
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First Board Meeting 2016-2017 of Incoming President William![]() It was great night for a board meeting and a baseball game. President William and his company Urgent Care provided their luxury box at First Energy Park, home of the Lakewood BlueClaws as the venue for our meeting. First the board took care of some club matters, afterwards we enjoyed a win by the BlueClaws, five in a row. Not to mention several dozen hot dogs, hamburgers, and refreshments were enjoyed by all the attendees. Thank you, William and Urgent Care. We even had a special guest visit our box, Riptide the Sea Turtle.
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Forked River Rotarians Visiting Other ClubsAs a Rotarian you are welcome in more than 33,000 Rotary Clubs in over 200 countries and areas. Past President Diamond Frandsen was recently welcomed at a meeting of the Rotary Club of North Myrtle Beach. An exchange of Rotary banners, a Rotary tradition that serves as a symbol of our fellowship, took place at the meeting.
President Elect Linda Kostrowski was also visiting another club while on vacation. Linda and her husband Ed were vacationing in France, attended the Rotary Club of Nice’s weekly meeting.
We have travel banners for any member traveling that would like to exchange them with other clubs!
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Rotary Club of Forked River Flags- July 4th![]() Happy July 4th - the holiday reserved for fireworks, picnics, barbecues and a day at the beach all because 56 men had the courage to stand up for what they knew was right. The Rotary Club of Forked River and the Rotary Flag Program salutes the USA and the businesses who support our efforts by proudly sponsoring this program. If you would like more information or would like to be part of this 6 holiday salute to America please contact any Rotarian or message us here. Happy 4th of July!!!
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Rotary Club of Forked River makes donation to the Lacey Food BankFor families who rely on the Lacey Food Bank to get them through the last days of the month, summer can be a time of uncertainty about where and when they’ll have access to healthy food. Traditionally, the Food Bank sees a sharp drop off in donations as the schools recess for the summer. So it's this time of the year that they depend more and more on business and community members to help stockthe shelves. Pictured is Diamond Frandsen, the 2015/16 President of the Forked River Rotary Club presenting to LFBKids Chair, Laura Caroccia (and fellow Rotarian) a generous $500.00 donation to help them fill their shelves with some of the staples they will need to get through the long days of summer. No stranger to community involvement , the Forked River Rotary Club partners with the Lacey Food Bank at Thanksgiving to provide a full harvest feast for all the families on the food bank client list. And in 2015 the Forked River Rotary celebrated a Day of Giving by sponsoring one of the biggest food drives in recent years - presenting the Lacey Food Bank with more than 2500 lbs of shelf stable non-perishable groceries! Thank You President Frandsen and the Rotary Club of Forked River for your support and efforts to help those in our community who need it the most!
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RYLA 2016![]() Hi Fellow Rotarians -
As you are aware, the 2016 RYLA event will kick off this week, with counselors and staff members moving into Monmouth University on Thursday afternoon and a final training on Friday. The 2016 participants will move into Monmouth early Saturday morning and the program will go until the Closing Ceremony on Tuesday June 28th.
We hope that many of the sponsoring Rotarians in the district will visit RYLA during the course of the program. For your clubs' reference, we've captured below the key programs which we invite you to join us for. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to myself or Dave GoWell (davegowell@gmail.com) directly.
We hope to see you there and thank you all for your continued support!
Visit RYLA - More information here: https://ryla7500.org/visit-ryla
Saturday 9:00 - 10:00AM: Registration
Sunday 10:00 – 12:00PM: Board Breaking (please keep the surprise)
Sunday 3:00 - 6:00PM: Adventure Course
Monday 11:30 - 3:00PM: Whole Earth Game
Monday 3:00 - 5:00PM: Trust Exercises
Monday 8:00 - 10:00PM: Follies (a Talent Show)
Monday 11:00 – 12:00AM: Candle Ceremony
Tuesday 5:00 - 6:30PM: Dinner with Students & Parents ($17)
Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30PM: The Closing Ceremony (final program, parents invited)
Let's show some support from our club, we are distributing a sign up sheet for members to attend next week's closing ceremony. We'll car pool our group and meet around 4:15 PM at Diamond's shop to attend dinner and closing ceremony.
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Annual "Go For The Gold" Fundraiser-We Have A Winner!![]() ![]() JUST IN!!! ****** WE HAVE A WINNER !!!!! Thank You All for your continued support of the Forked River Rotary. Through events like this we are able to continue providing scholarships and youth programs, ongoing Park and Green Space improvements, educational aids and holiday food and gift programs for needy families and so much more. We invite you to consider becoming a member of Rotary. Please contact any Rotarian for more information. |
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Interact Club of LTHS Earns RI Presidential CitationFor the first time in the history of the Interact Club of Lacey Township High School, the club was awarded a Presidential Citation from Rotary International. Club President Diamond Frandsen and District Governor David Forward made the award presentation to Club Advisor Keena Frechette and some of the members of the Interact Club Board at last week's meeting.
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Rotary Club of Forked River Annual Installation and Award Dinner![]() ![]() ![]() Annual Officer Installation & Awards Dinner
“Rotary Serving Humanity”
It was a wonderful evening of recognition and fellowship for the Rotary Club of Forked River. Outgoing President Diamond recapped a great year for our club, thanking all members of her board and club members for all their contributions throughout the year. Congratulations to incoming President William, you have some big shoes to fill in the upcoming year, your board and members look forward to working with you for another great year of service, in and around the Lacey community. Special awards were given to partners in our community always willing to lend a helping hand to our club projects, thank you George Smith- Manager at Walmart and Casey Parker- Director of Lacey Public Works.
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Interact/Rotary Club Annual Picnic 2016For the second year in a row the weather didn’t cooperate for our annual Interact/Rotary Picnic, but the weather didn’t dampen the spirits of Interact members and Rotarians. Members from both groups enjoyed an indoor barbecue, with great food including burgers and dogs, ribs, chicken and all the fixins’. Festivities included thanking the Interact members for a great year of service and receiving a Presidential Citation from Rotary International.
The photos to the left show some of the activities that the Interact members participated in at the picnic. Some of the activities included outdoor games, adult coloring, Uno card games and Jenga.
Thank you to Keena our Interact Student Advisor and all the members of this years club.
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Interact Pinning CeremonyCongratulations to the Graduating members of 2015-2016 board and new board members 2016-2017 of the Lacey High School Interact Club. This club has had a great year, earning a Presidential Citation from Rotary International.
Pinning of the New Board Members for 2016-2017
Awards for old board 2015-2016 Pinning Interact Advisor- Mrs. Frechette
Interact RYLA Counselors-Sara & Sara Swearing in the new board for 2016-2017
Reminder that Rotary/Interact Picnic scheduled for tomorrow at 11:00 AM at Hebrew Park,
if we have inclement weather tomorrow, event will be held at Captains Inn.
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Interact Club of Lacey High School Pinning Ceremony![]() Interact Pinning Ceremony tonight
at the Captains Inn at 6:00 PM.
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Upcoming Events in District 75009-50 On Saturday, May 14th Rotary District 7500 will hold it's District Assembly at the Indian Cultural Center located at 820 Rt. 73 North, Marlton, NJ. There will be a $10 per person cost to attend. We will have registration and a continental breakfast available from 8am to 8:45am. We will begin at 8:45am and promise to have you on the road by 12pm. All Rotarians are welcome.
DGE Deborah will talk about the upcoming Rotary year theme and how our District will be part of it.This is a great opportunity for all club officers to receive the necessary training and information needed to fulfill their duties during this upcoming Rotary year. Some of the other topics that will be covered will be:
AND lots more time to have Fellowship with your fellow Rotarians.
You can send your RSVP to PDG Boots White at 609-410-1034 or kwboots @aol.com. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact PDG Kathy Hiltner at 609-502-3314 2-3314. |
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Rotary Members attend Jubilee Audience at the VaticanVATICAN CITY, April 30, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nearly 9,000 members of Rotary from across the globe attended the Jubilee Audience at the Vatican in St. Peter's Square on 30 April 2016 at the invitation of Pope Francis. At the end of the Audience, a delegation of Rotary members - led by Rotary International President K.R. Ravindran - met Pope Francis where he emphasized the importance of vaccinations against polio and urged Rotary to continue. Pope Francis follows Paul VI and John Paul II in connecting with Rotary to encourage their support of a more peaceful and compassionate world. "It is a tremendous honor to be part of this Jubilee Audience," said Ravindran. "Pope Francis has inspired men and women throughout the world – regardless of their faith – with his humble acts of kindness. His call to alleviate the root causes of extreme poverty and human suffering transcends religion, age, nationalism and politics. Rotary members from every religion, nation and creed share Pope Francis' spirit of mercy and compassion, which inspires us to act boldly to address the most difficult challenges facing our world today." By promoting peace, fighting disease, ending polio, providing clean water, sanitation and hygiene, supporting education, saving mothers and children and growing local economies, Rotary members are improving lives and bringing positive, lasting change to communities around the world. Rotary and its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative are on the brink of making global health history as polio is slated to become the second human disease ever to be eliminated. Cases of this paralyzing but vaccine preventable disease have plummeted by more than 99.9 percent, from about 350,000 cases a year in 1988, to 74 confirmed in 2015. Since launching its PolioPlus program in 1985, Rotary has donated US$1.5 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect 2.5 billion children in 122 countries from polio. More than 13 million people are able to walk today, who would otherwise have been paralyzed from polio. Pope Francis personally vaccinated a child against polio in Mexico this past February. While he was Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Pope Francis was named an honorary member of Rotary – making him the first known pope to receive and accept a Rotary club membership. |
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Fellowship at BlueClaws Game April 14thMembers from the club and their families enjoyed a night of baseball and fellowship thanks to Gerri Tomlinson and her employer TD Bank. Everyone had a great time watching the game in the luxury box, and feasted on drinks, hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken fingers, salads, and fries. Can't attend a game without peanuts, pretzels and funnel cake too! We even received a visit to our box from Buster the BlueClaws mascot. Thanks Gerri and TD Bank!
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LTHS Interact Club- Wing Bowl 2016Lacey Township High School Interact Club Fundraiser-Wing Bowl 2016
The competition was hot and furious at the Interact Club’s Wing Bowl 2016. There was a panel of 5 teachers that had 2 minutes to finish their ThermoNuclear wings. There was a panel of 8 students to see who could eat the most wings in 5 minutes. This contest ended in a tie, with 2 students downing 14 wings in the allotted time. The tie forced us to have a Wing Off Tiebreaker. The 2 remaining students had 2 minutes to eat as many as they could with one student being crowned the Wing Bowl Champion. Thank you to our Rotarian judges, teachers and students that supported the event.
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"Be A Gift to the World" Dinner![]() ![]() ![]() Be a Gift to the World Dinner- On Monday, March 21st, the President of Rotary International, K. R. Ravindran attended the District 7500’s Dinner at Lucien’s Manor in Berlin, NJ. Attending the dinner from our club were President Diamond Frandsen, Tony & Judy Angona, Paul Stephens, Jay & Patsy Pierson, Peter Roukis, William & JoAnn Recevuto, Rob Dellolio & Debra Fleming, Linda & Ed Kostrowski. After the dinner the RI President awarded Paul Harris Awards to club members or their designee. Member Recipients’ of awards this year included Jay Pierson PH3, Elaine Miller PH, Diamond Frandsen PH, David Forward, Rob Dellolio PH, Anthony Caporale PH2, George Broome PH4, Wendy Calder PH, Erin Eads PH2, John Sauer PH, Kenneth Flatt PH3, William Recevuto PH, and William Whitson PH2. Designees receiving Paul Harris Awards, Jack & Betty Pierson by Jay Pierson, Ed Kostrowski PH2 by Linda Kostrowski, Robert & Nelda Lange by Rob Dellolio, Judy Angona by Tony Angona, and Kyle Flatt by Ken Flatt. Congratulations to all.
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Lacey Township High School-Seniors of the Month Feb. 2016![]() LTHS-SOTM-Feb 2016
Congratulations to the LTHS SOTM for February 2016. Pictured above is Ryan Neumann accepting his award with Diamond and Kristen. Not pictured winners include Haley Meyh and Juan Osorno.
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Rotary Club of Forked River Annual Texas Hold Em' Tournament- Casino NightTexas Hold Em’ Tournament/Casino Night
Shuffle Up and Deal!!!
Texas Hold Em’ Tournament/Casino Night
Shuffle Up and Deal!!!
We had a total of 54 players enter our tournament this year. Tough night at the tables for some as a pair of Aces in the hold, wasn’t enough to win the hand tonight. Players played till about 8:30, then short food break and it was time to get back to serious gambling. Final table started playing around 10:00 and this years Champion was crowned around 11:00. Congratulations to Barry's son in law on being crowned this year's champion, our own Doc McGillick was this years runner up. We wrapped up the night with the gift prize drawings for entrants and BlackJack Players. Prizes included His & Hers Cruiser Bicycles, Limo Ride and Dinner in NYC, Watch and Jewelry Box, Canoeing Excursion with Fishing Equipment. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all that supported and assisted in our fundraiser!
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Rotary Club of Forked River- Irish night 2016It was the Wearing of the Green last night at the Captains Inn for our annual March Night of Fellowship when members of the day and evening divisions of the Forked River Rotary gathered for a night of Irish Dancing and Dining!! Talented and award winning students from the Patricia Murphy School of Irish Dance, Brick NJ, had us clapping and stomping along with them as they demonstrated their award winning Irish dance routines. As finale, the students invited some of the more agile among us to share the dance floor with them as they gave a quick lesson in a traditional Irish reel! President Diamond presented the school with a Thank You gift and an invitation to join us again next year!! Slainte!!!
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Rotary Club of Forked River Celebrates 43 Years of ServiceForty-three years of Service to Lacey and beyond was celebrated yesterday at both the afternoon and evening meetings of the Rotary Club of Forked River. With nearly $2.5 MILLION Dollars donated to Lacey Township parks, schools, students and its citizens in the last 43 years, the Forked River Rotary continues to focus it's energy and resources on building a better community, locally and worldwide, through active Service and Fellowship. Happy 43rd Birthday Forked River Rotary !!
![]() ![]() ![]() The Rotary Club of Forked River was invited by the Lacey Shoprite to showcase some of our 43 years of Service to Lacey Township. Since 1973 the Forked River Rotary has contributed more than $2,250,000.00 to local causes including scholarships to graduating high school seniors, community projects such as improvements to local parks and recreation areas, school projects for both curricular and extracurricular activities at all age levels and extraordinary contributions to Lacey citizens through programs such as our Thanksgiving dinner distribution and the Christmas Elf programs. During the month of March, check out the display window in the Shoprite lobby and see what we have done!
Photo and story-Laura Caroccia
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Cooking with Carlo- An Evening of Great Food and Fellowship![]() ![]() 3B's Fellowship-Cooking with Carlo
Thursday, February 25th, 2016, 6:00 PM
Twenty-seven members of the Rotary Club of Forked River recently spent a night of fellowship and food at a Cooking with Carlo night at the Three B's Bar and Bistro in Lakehurst! We enjoyed a fabulous 4 course food and wine paired menu that satisfied even the most demanding gourmet among us. A how-to demonstration of making fresh mozzarella and a lively music accompaniment to dinner left us feeling full, informed and happy!! Thank you to Carlo and his family and staff for making our 2nd trip to the Three B's informative as well as fun and tasty. From the folks at Tables 3 & 4, Grazie Tanto for a delightful evening! We will be back!
Photo and Story-Donna McAvoy and Laura Caroccia
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Rotary Club of Forked River Community Blood Drive 2016![]()
![]() The day got off to slow start as the blood bank brought a truck with NO equipment on it, which caused us to lose the first hour (7 donors). We started off slow as we only had 2 donors from 9-11:30. Fortunately, things picked up and we finished with a respectable 22 pints of blood and only two donors being rejected for the day.
Thank you to all the donors and volunteers that helped support our annual event.
First donor of the day, Tony Pontecorvo,
not only donated blood but donated bagels
and crumb cake for donors and volunteers!
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Lacey Township High School Interact Club Projects![]() Interact Club Board Meeting- February 11th
Interact-Full Club Meeting-February 16th
Rotary Club of Forked River Blood Drive- February 27th
Interact Club Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser-Applebees- March 19th 8AM- 10AM
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Lacey High School Students of the Month Jan 2016January 2016 Lacey High School Students of the
Month Awards presented by President Diamond
and Kristen to Joseph Mitchell and Isabella Gebhart.
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Rotary Club of Forked River- Chef's Night Out 2016-Highlights |
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RC of FR-Newest Member-Dave DiEugenioWelcome from the club to our newest member Dave DiEugenio!
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RC of FR-Donation to Lacey Board of Education January 2016![]() Tuesday night at the Lacey Board of Education meeting, President Diamond Frandsen and Director Tony Angona making a $5000 donation from our club towards the Cedar Creek Elementary School's Cubby Fitness and Education Trail. The trail is a fitness trail that combines exercise and education stations for the students to learn and stay in shape at the same time.
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Lacey High School-Students of the Month DEC. 2015Lacey High School SOTM Brendan Walsh,
Nevada Nicolette, and Michael Moeller
are presented their awards by President Diamond
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Rotary Float at Rose Bowl Parade![]() Don't forget to watch the New Years Day Rose Bowl Parade featuring the Rotary themed float- Working Together For Peace
K.R. "Ravi" Ravindran, President, Rotary International, 2015-16
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Cedar Creek Christmas ChorusA Special thank you to the members of the Cedar
Creek School Chorus for performing holiday songs at
last weeks meeting!
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ELF Program 2015![]() ![]() ![]() The weather was more like spring than winter, but that didn’t keep our Rotarians and Interact Club members from spreading some holiday cheer for the children of families in our community. First a little shopping at Walmart, then the Lanoka Harbor Firehouse was converted into a mini mall, so that parents could shop for their children. Thanks to Rob and McDonald’s for a great lunch for our ELF helpers. Special thanks to Pastor Terry and the members of his church for collecting socks, gloves, hats, scarves to help keep the children warm this winter. The ELF committee would like thank all those that helped and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Prosperous New Year !!!
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Rotarian Brunch with Santa 2015Thanks to Rob and Deb for putting together this years holiday brunch with Santa.
We had around 65 attendees including Rotarians and their guests at the Captains Inn on Sunday. Children attending were kept busy with holiday activities including singing Christmas carols, A Gingerbread and Snowman Kit and a visit from the Big man in his red suit. (Thanks, Don). Not to mention a full brunch spread including, muffins, pastries, and fruit for starters. Main dishes included your choice of scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, cheese blintzes, pancakes and French toast. Great way to start off the holiday festivities with family and friends. |
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Rotary Club of Forked River-Volunteer of The Year-Dick Sansone-Lacey Food BankPresident Diamond Frandsen presents the Rotary Club of Forked River, Volunteer of the Year Award to Dick Sansone, of the Lacey Food Bank at District Awards Dinner.
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Annual Turkey Distribution Program 2015Rotary Club of Forked River completes Annual Turkey Distribution for Thanksgiving. With a lot of help and support from our friends at Walmart, Shop Rite, Lacey Food Bank and the Lacey High School Interact Club, we were able to provide turkeys and the trimmings for over 220 families in our service area for their Thanksgiving Day Dinners. Thank you to all that assisted and enjoy the holiday with your families and friends. As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. -JFK-
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Rotary Day Food Drive Results |
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Walmart Supports RC of FR at Grand Re-OpeningWalMart and the Rotary Club of Forked River have been Community Partners since store opening in October 2009. Today WalMart celebrated a new sleek and contemporary look to the Lanoka Harbor WalMart Superstore with a Grand Re-Opening Celebration. The Rotary Club of Forked River was one of the honored guests. Through the years WalMart has supported many of our programs and projects. Most notable among those projects, President Diamond said during her remarks, was providing the seemingly endless number of turkeys needed to fill the Thanksgiving meal baskets provided by the Rotary to the families in town who need it the most. She also noted that soon the members of the Rotary sponsored Lacey High School Interact Club would be spending a morning shopping to fill the wishes, of the children served by the Rotary Elf Program. The Rotary Club of Forked River joins the rest of the Lacey community in wishing WalMart and General Manager Mr. George W. Smith and his Staff a Happy Grand Re-Opening!!
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Welcome to our Newest Member- David SeldenWelcome to Our Club- David Selden
Wishing a warm welcome to David Selden, newest member of our club. David was born and raised in Rockaway, NJ, attended Morris Hills High School and graduated from Quinnipiac University, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. David is employed by Raymond James Financial Services, His services include advising individuals, businesses and non-profits on insurance, estate planning and wealth management. David and his fiancé Caitlin, reside in Lanoka Harbor, along with their 4 year old Labradoodle, Maci Rae. His interests include football, baseball the outdoors and spending time with his family. Welcome to our club and becoming a member in the Lacey community. |
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Annual Inter City Meeting 2015
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Condolences to the family of RC of FR member Rich Hyer |
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CELEBRATING A POLIO-FREE NIGERIA![]() Today we celebrate an exciting milestone on the road to polio eradication. The World Health Organization has declared Nigeria polio-free and removed it from the list of polio-endemic countries. This means there are no longer any polio-endemic countries in Africa, and only two endemic countries remain in the world. Rotary should be proud of the important role we have played in this achievement, including granting more than $207 million to eradicate polio in Nigeria, and contributing countless volunteer hours. This announcement comes on the heels of another important landmark earlier this week. One of the three strains of wild poliovirus (Type 2) was declared eradicated on 21 September, and we will soon pass three years without a case of Type 3. This means that only one type of the wild poliovirus continues to circulate. After thirty years of dedication, Rotary’s dream of consigning polio to history may soon be realized. Now that the end is in sight, how do we cross that finish line? The Polio Oversight Board (POB) met today to reexamine the roadmap to ending polio. They determined that overall the strategy is working. However, the path to making history contains obstacles, and the complex political and security climates in both Pakistan and Afghanistan mean the wild virus continues to circulate in these two countries. As we move forward, some strategic shifts are needed to address ongoing challenges, such as missed children, surveillance quality and low immunization rates in conflict areas. With a fully funded program and global commitment to ending this disease, we have the opportunity to interrupt transmission of the wild poliovirus in Pakistan and Afghanistan in 2016, opening the door for the certification of global eradication in 2019. An increase in resources of $1.5 billion will help Rotary and its partners to focus on the last and most vulnerable children in Pakistan and Afghanistan, while continuing to protect hundreds of millions of children already living in polio-free countries. You can be proud of the leading role Rotary has played in the impressive gains of recent years, and our recognition in top media around the world. The commitment and ingenuity of Rotarians has brought us to the threshold of one the greatest achievements in the history of public health. With your continued support we will soon see our dream of a polio-free world realized. |
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FRRC-A Day At The Races![]() Sunday, September 27th, 2015
Thoroughbred racing is a sport full of excitement and one of the most highly anticipated races was held this past Sunday at Monmouth Racetrack!! The 8th Race was named for the Rotary Club of Forked River and more than 40 Rotarians were on hand to cheer on the winner! With a reserved area for the Rotary in the Grove, we all enjoyed a catered barbeque lunch and had our own handicapper to pass on the winning tips! President Diamond along with several other Rotarians were invited to the Winner's Circle to make the trophy presentation to the winner of the 8th race!! Thanks to Dr. Tom McGillick for putting together this day of fellowship, food and fun!!! Oh...and PS....The winner of the 8th race?.....Jersey Blues, of course!
Photo and story courtesy of Laura Caroccia
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Mets Yankees Game![]() ![]() ![]() Saturday, September 19th
A great day of fun and fellowship in the Big Apple. Yanks use the long ball to even Subway Series, defeating the Mets 5-0.
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1st Annual Golf Outing![]() On Friday September 18th, The Rotary Club of Forked River will be hosting our 1st Annual Golf Outing to benefit Local and International Projects.
Hole Sponsor $100
Golfers $125
Cocktail and Dinner Only $50
Ocean Acres Country Club in Manahawkin.
12pm BBQ Lunch
1pm Shotgun Scramble
6-7pm Cocktail Hour
7-9pm Buffet Dinner, Awards, Gift and Live Auction, 50/50
Contact Bruce Halliday for further information including sponsorship information and donations. 609-610-2857
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Rotary Club Fun Day and Checker TournamentThe Rotary Club of Forked River in conjunction with the Cedar Creek Campground sponsored a Family Fun Day at Cedar Creek Campground on Sunday, August 30th.
Thank you to all that came out and supported our Family Fun Day and Checker Tournament at Cedar Creek Campground yesterday. A special thanks to Rob and Debra for hosting, your venue was a perfect site for our event. Thank you Tom for being our Checker Commissioner and Referee! Those that attended enjoyed a nice day of swimming, fellowship and feasted on quite a hot dog buffet, complete with all the trimmings, including ice cream for dessert! Here are some pictures of early rounds, finals tables and Champions. Champions and finalists received their awards from President Diamond. Champions received a Checker Champion Trophy, Hat and Ribbon. Our own Bruce Halliday was crowned the champion of the 17+ age group!
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Rotary District 7500 2015 District Conference- All Things NauticalRotary District 7500
2015 District Conference
May 1-3, 2015
Mystic Marriott
![]() LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
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1ST ANNUAL CHEF'S NIGHT and SILENT AUCTION![]() On Sunday January 25th, the Rotary Club of Forked River held our first ever Chef's Night Out & Silent Auction.Thank you to all of our chefs, attendees and supporters. We had 35 chefs offering a diverse menu of top notch dishes including some great appetizers, soups, entrees and desserts. I know one of the favorites was the English Toffee provided by Pastor Terry and his wife. The auction was a large success and the DJ kept everyone moving with his fine selection of music. I'm sure there were many full stomachs and happy auction winners that attended. Start planning your dishes for next years event!
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Annual Blood Drive February 28th![]() The Rotary Club of Forked River is pleased to announce that a date has been secured for our Annual Blood Drive at Community Hall. The event will take place on February 28th from 8am until 2pm.
Because of the cold temperatures, winter is the hardest time of year to keep the emergency blood supply well stocked. Our partner in this endeavor is New Jersey Blood Services (a division of New York Blood Center).
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1ST ANNUAL CHEF'S NIGHT and SILENT AUCTION![]() First Annual Rotary Club of Forked River Chef's Night Out and AuctionOn Sunday January 25th, the Rotary Club of Forked River held our first ever Chef's Night Out & Silent Auction.
Thank you to all of our chefs, attendees and supporters. We had 35 chefs offering a diverse menu of top notch dishes including some great appetizers, soups, entrees and desserts. I know one of the favorites was the English Toffee provided by Pastor Terry and his wife. The auction was a large success and the DJ kept everyone moving with his fine selection of music. I'm sure there were many full stomachs and happy auction winners that attended. Start planning your dishes for next years event!
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THE WHITE HOUSE HONORS ROTARY WOMEN FOR THEIR HUMANITARIAN SERVICE |
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A Message from Rotary International |
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Installation Dinner 2014The Rotary Club of Forked River celebrated a banner Rotary year under the leadership of President Erin Eads and her Board of Directors, and the baton was passed to the incoming board and capable leadership of our new president, Tony Angona. In addition to the installation of the new Board, and the fun and fellowship had by all, the Rotary Club of Forked River was honored by Rotary International with the Significant Achievement Award. Only 150 clubs out of the 34,000 worldwide achieved this award! |
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Devils Trip - Night of FellowshipPretty amazing seats...and...DEVILS WIN!!! |
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Elf Program- Phase 2 |
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Phase 1 of Annual Elf Program CompleteThe Rotary Club of Forked River, with tremendous help from the students in Interact Club, ransacked Wal-Mart this morning to the tune of $26,000 in toys, clothing, games, and arts and crafts. It was a huge success! I think we cleaned out their entire arts-and-crafts section! We're getting closer to our distribution day next Saturday! |
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3rd Annual Doggie Derby Our Best Ever
Our 3rd Annual Doggie Derby was our BEST EVER! We raised over $9,000 to benefit our Charitable Foundation which helps fund the various projects the Rotary Club of Forked River is involved with. We couldn't have done it without your help! Thank you to our vendors for participating, and thank you to the community who turned out in record numbers with their four-legged friends to help support our efforts! We had over 45 vendors this year selling dog related products, such as:
In addition, we had:
We met or exceeded our first year record of 1000 attendees, of whom 90% brought along their 4-legged friends to either enter them in one or more of our 5 contests OR to have them view 1 of our 4 demonstrators which ran from dog training to square dancing dogs. |
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Celebration & Fundraiser for Carrie De Leo WardPlease support Carrie as she continues to fight Like A Warrior against this cancer.. Come join Carrie and her son Zachary on Sunday September 8th. Tickets available at the Captain's Inn.
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District 7500 Upcoming EventsIt is October and things keep happening in our district and around NJ.
Below are some dates and events to look forward to. DISTRICT 7500 ACTIVITIES Foundation Dinner 11/1/2013 Rotary Day at the UN 11/2/2013
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District Newsletter Highlights Installation Dinner
An excerpt from the July District Newsletter
On Friday, June 14th, The Rotary Club of Forked River held their annual Installation Dinner at which time the Rotary Club thanks their outgoing Board of Directors for all they did for the previous year and welcomes the incoming Board. What made this year’s Installation Dinner memorable was it was the Club’s 40th Anniversary! Present to celebrate was Earl Sutton, the Club’s First President, (1973), Our Rotarians of the Decade, Veronica Laureigh and Dr. Thomas McGillick, and our incoming Board of Directors, led by our incoming President, Erin Eads. It was an enjoyable night, full of fun, and celebration.
Forked River Rotary Rotarians of the Year, Veronica Laureigh and Dr. Thomas McGillick
Forked River Rotarian member Earl Sutton gives an award to George Broome, George was a charter member of our club 40 years ago and is still an active member to this day! Earl Sutton was our first president back in 1973, and while he is no longer a member, he came back to help us celebrate 40 years of “Service above self." |
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News from Rotary District 7500District 7500 has some donated monies to provide applicances to Sandy Victims with an approved FEMA number. These appliances are available through the generous assistance of Karl's Applicances. The appliances are all new refrigerators with freezer, washers, dryers (electric or gas) and stoves with self clearning ovens (electric or gas). If you know of a Sandy victim who would be in need of these appliances in order to move into their home please have them contact District 7500 Rotarian Russell Anderson on his cell phone 908-461-9018 as soon as possible. |
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Installation Dinner June 14th!Installation Dinner for our 2013/2014 Board of Officers and Announcing our ROTARIANS OF THE DECADE Dr. Thomas McGillick & Ms. Veronica Laureigh Friday June 14th Cocktail Reception at 6:00pm, Evening Program Begins at 7:00pm |
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Forked River Rotary Club's Delegation to the District ConferenceLooking Sharp! |
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Rotarians honored as Champions of Change at White House
Twelve U.S. Rotarians were honored at the White House on 5 April as Champions of Change for their efforts to improve communities locally and around the world. As part of the daylong event, more than 160 Rotarians attended a morning round of briefings by government officials on topics including polio eradication, health,violence prevention, and the environment.
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Night of Chance was a Success!We raised over $8,000 that will go back into our local community to help those who have been impacted by Superstorm Sandy. Thanks for all of your hard work and contributions! Our entire club had a part, as well as many local businesses. Contributors
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Welcome to our new website!Welcome to our Rotary Club! |