Category: Weekly Bulletin

Weekly Bulletin Sept. 10, 2026

Sept. 10, 2026    Create Lasting Impact

Link to Zoom (same each week): ZOOM AVAILABLE ONLY WEEKS OF A SPEAKER SCHEDULED

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84916785011?pwd=JDrabMAbbayyodD0xueP0c201oERBW.1
Passcode: 917903

If you have a speaker who wants to present a Power Point or other screen, please have the material sent to PAUL KEELY 24 hours ahead of the meeting. He will then have the presentation ready to share

https://www.facebook.com/Newark-Morning-Rotary-Club-79380101585

Upcoming Programs
Sept. 10 – Club Assembly
Sept. 17 – Dev Manappatti, Skillsphere Foundation
Sept. 24 – Club Assembly
Oct. 1 – TBA
Oct. 8 – Club Assembly
Oct. 15 – TBA
Oct, 22 – Club Assembly/Board Meeting
Oct. 29 – NO MORNING MEETING – World’s Greatest Meal to Support PolioPlus – Details to come
Upcoming Events
Sept. 12 – 3-9 p.m. Relay For Life, Connections Community Church
Sept. 20 – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Newark Community Day on The Green (signup at nmrde.org)
Oct. 10 – Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Volunteer at the Food Bank (signup info to come)
Oct. 24 – 9 a.m. Installation of Flags For Heroes
Oct. 29 – evening –  World’s Greatest Meal (and birthday party for Fred) details to come
Nov. 8 – 11 a.m.  Flags For Heroes ceremony
Nov. 14 – 9 a.m. Stars and Strides 5K at Bloom Energy
Nov. 14 – 1 p.m. Take down Flags For Heroes
Rotary International President Olayinka Babalola’s 2026-27 Presidential Message

YouTube:  https://youtu.be/Zs_aZxR-mK8?si=VWu33vBm2KiMC1rB

Bob has extra copies of the 2026 Report to Our Community. Pick up at his office or he can bring to meeting for you.

Relay For Life – ILLUMINATE your support – LAST CHANCE FOR THIS YEAR

For an emotional and promising evening, attend the Relay For Life event on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Connection Community Church, Summit Bridge Road, Middletown. What a wonderful opportunity for all of us to celebrate and remember the life of Evelyn Hayes. Evelyn endured the effects of lung cancer for 6 years. We have several other members who have had their lives touched by cancer, either personally or in their families and friends. We can each purchase and decorate a luminary (white paper bag) in the name of someone special, that will be lit with a candle at dusk. Very touching. Don Newcomb can provide more details. Let’s all get on his team!

We’ve got a Foundation!

After years of talking about it, Clinton made it happen! Newark Morning Rotary Foundation is now official! Sponsors for Flags For Heroes will now be eligible for tax deductions!  Clinton is working on a separate credit card company for accepting Foundation money online.
FFH Sponsor Deadline
Deadline for payment and signup to be a sponsor of Flags For Heroes is Oct. 15. You can find the info at nmrde.org, look for Flags For heroes, then sponsorship and payment info. Ylou can pay directly on line or via check. Let’s get new sponsors!
Why donate to Flags For Heroes?
Yes, we all pay RI, district 7630, and club dues as well as voluntarily participate in 50/50 and Happy Dollars.  But none of this goes toward supporting the community. All of the profits from FFH goes directly to organizations that help those in need – our veterans, active duty military, youth, and future Heroes. Your business or company can be a sponsor, you personally can be a sponsor, or you can individually honor a personal hero with a flag. Last year we raised more than $30,000. See pages 26 and 27 in the 2026 Report to Our Community.
Want good Speakers?
This Rotary year Cheryl Ernst will be coordinating the monthly coordinators for weekly programs. Please volunteer one of the next 12 months to arrange two speakers. Cheryl has the calendar with dates available. If you can’t commit for 2 speakers but have a good one available, let Cheryl know and she can fill that person in one week of the schedule.
LET’S GET THIS DONE ! Award Applications Available 
Applications for the three special awards  we present each year are  now available. Please review each application and submit any nominees you have to the Rotarian who is the chair and named at the end. They will then review the applications with their committee, select one, and a meeting will be scheduled to present the award. Applications will be sent this week. No Rotarian is eligible for these awards but their business could be considered for the Spirit in Business award.
1)Ray Civatte Community Service Award
2)Public Service Award
3)Spirit in Business Award
Aug. 27 –  50/50 Winner: Jamie Zingaro!
NOTE: IF YOU CAN’T BE HERE, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING A REPLACEMENT
                Greeter              Rotary Minute          Prayer

Sept. 10      Jerry Holt      Shawn Klapinsky      Preston Knotts

Sgt. At Arms Helpers      Marie Holliday and Ty Jones

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Sept. 17      Ty Jones      Mike Laur      Stewart Lee

Sgt. At Arms Helpers      Paul Keely and Josh Martin

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Sept. 24      Amanda McGinty      Don Newcomb      Bob Older

Sgt. At Arms Helpers      Stella Patino  and Doug Rainey

 

Thought For The Week:

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Weekly Bulletin Aug. 27, 2026

Aug. 27, 2026    Create Lasting Impact

Link to Zoom (same each week): ZOOM AVAILABLE ONLY WEEKS OF A SPEAKER SCHEDULED

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84916785011?pwd=JDrabMAbbayyodD0xueP0c201oERBW.1
Passcode: 917903

If you have a speaker who wants to present a Power Point or other screen, please have the material sent to PAUL KEELY 24 hours ahead of the meeting. He will then have the presentation ready to share

https://www.facebook.com/Newark-Morning-Rotary-Club-79380101585

Upcoming Programs
Aug. 27 – Club Assembly / Board Meeting
Sept. 3 – NO MEETING – LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Sept. 10 – Club Assembly
Sept. 17 – Dev Manappatti, Skillsphere Foundation
Sept. 24 – Club Assembly
Oct. 1 – TBA
Oct. 8 – Club Assembly
Oct. 15 – TBA
Oct, 22 – Club Assembly/Board Meeting
Oct. 29 – NO MORNING MEETING – World’s Greatest Meal to Support PolioPlus – Details to come
Upcoming Events
Sept. 12 – 3-9 p.m. Relay For Life, Connections Community Church
Sept. 20 – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Newark Community Day on The Green (signup at nmrde.org)
Oct. 10 – Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Volunteer at the Food Bank (signup info to come)
Oct. 24 – 9 a.m. Installation of Flags For Heroes
Oct. 29 – evening –  World’s Greatest Meal (and birthday party for Fred) details to come
Nov. 8 – 11 a.m.  Flags For Heroes ceremony
Nov. 14 – 9 a.m. Stars and Strides 5K at Bloom Energy
Nov. 14 – 1 p.m. Take down Flags For Heroes
Rotary International President Olayinka Babalola’s 2026-27 Presidential Message

YouTube:  https://youtu.be/Zs_aZxR-mK8?si=VWu33vBm2KiMC1rB

Bob has extra copies of the 2026 Report to Our Community. Pick up at his office or he can bring to meeting for you.

Relay For Life – ILLUMINATE your support

For an emotional and promising evening, attend the Relay For Life event on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Connection Community Church, Summit Bridge Road, Middletown. What a wonderful opportunity for all of us to celebrate and remember the life of Evelyn Hayes. Evelyn endured the effects of lung cancer for 6 years. We have several other members who have had their lives touched by cancer, either personally or in their families and friends. We can each purchase and decorate a luminary (white paper bag) in the name of someone special, that will be lit with a candle at dusk. Very touching. Don Newcomb can provide more details. Let’s all get on his team!

We’ve got a Foundation!

After years of talking about it, Clinton made it happen! Newark Morning Rotary Foundation is now official! Sponsors for Flags For Heroes will now be eligible for tax deductions!  Clinton is working on a separate credit card company for accepting Foundation money online.
FFH Sponsor Deadline
Deadline for payment and signup to be a sponsor of Flags For Heroes is Oct. 15. You can find the info at nmrde.org, look for Flags For heroes, then sponsorship and payment info. Ylou can pay directly on line or via check. Let’s get new sponsors!
Why donate to Flags For Heroes?
Yes, we all pay RI, district 7630, and club dues as well as voluntarily participate in 50/50 and Happy Dollars.  But none of this goes toward supporting the community. All of the profits from FFH goes directly to organizations that help those in need – our veterans, active duty military, youth, and future Heroes. Your business or company can be a sponsor, you personally can be a sponsor, or you can individually honor a personal hero with a flag. Last year we raised more than $30,000. See pages 26 and 27 in the 2026 Report to Our Community.
Want good Speakers?
This Rotary year Cheryl Ernst will be coordinating the monthly coordinators for weekly programs. Please volunteer one of the next 12 months to arrange two speakers. Cheryl has the calendar with dates available. If you can’t commit for 2 speakers but have a good one available, let Cheryl know and she can fill that person in one week of the schedule.
LET’S GET THIS DONE ! Award Applications Available 
Applications for the three special awards  we present each year are  now available. Please review each application and submit any nominees you have to the Rotarian who is the chair and named at the end. They will then review the applications with their committee, select one, and a meeting will be scheduled to present the award. Applications will be sent this week. No Rotarian is eligible for these awards but their business could be considered for the Spirit in Business award.
1)Ray Civatte Community Service Award
2)Public Service Award
3)Spirit in Business Award
Aug. 20  –  50/50 Winner: Mark Sisk!
NOTE: IF YOU CAN’T BE HERE, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING A REPLACEMENT
                Greeter              Rotary Minute          Prayer

Aug. 27      Marie Holliday      Paul Keely      Shawn Klapinsky

Sgt. At Arms Helpers       Ed Gossett and Zach Harris

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Sept. 3       Rosie Riveter      Machine Operator Marty      Trash Collector Toni

Sgt. At Arms Helpers      Computer Tech Connie      Electrician Eli

 

Thought For The Week:

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Weekly bulletin Aug. 20, 2026

Aug. 20, 2026    Create Lasting Impact

Link to Zoom (same each week): ZOOM AVAILABLE ONLY WEEKS OF A SPEAKER SCHEDULED

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84916785011?pwd=JDrabMAbbayyodD0xueP0c201oERBW.1
Passcode: 917903

If you have a speaker who wants to present a Power Point or other screen, please have the material sent to PAUL KEELY 24 hours ahead of the meeting. He will then have the presentation ready to share

https://www.facebook.com/Newark-Morning-Rotary-Club-79380101585

Welcome Shilpa Jaiswal, our guet today !
Upcoming Programs
Aug. 20 – Skylar Sweeney, Cancer Support Community of Newark
Aug. 27 – Club Assembly / Board Meeting
Sept. 3 – NO MEETING – LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Sept. 10 – Club Assembly
Sept. 17 – Dev Manappatti, Skillsphere Foundation
Sept. 24 – Club Assembly
Upcoming Events
Aug. 19 – 6 – 7:30 p.m. Club Phred at Baby Grand (see below)
Aug. 20 – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Invitation to meet at UD President’s House, details to follow
Sept. 12 – 3-9 p.m. Relay For Life, Connections Community Church
Sept. 20 – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Newark Community Day on The Green (signup at nmrde.org)
Oct. 10 – Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Volunteer at the Food Bank (signup info to come)
Oct. 24 – 9 a.m. Installation of Flags For Heroes
Oct. 29 – evening –  World’s Greatest Meal (and birthday party for Fred) details to come
Nov. 8 – 11 a.m.  Flags For Heroes ceremony
Nov. 14 – 9 a.m. Stars and Strides 5K at Bloom Energy
Nov. 14 – 1 p.m. Take down Flags For Heroes
Rotary International President Olayinka Babalola’s 2026-27 Presidential Message

YouTube:  https://youtu.be/Zs_aZxR-mK8?si=VWu33vBm2KiMC1rB

Bob has extra copies of the 2026 Report to Our Community. Pick up at his office or he can bring to meeting for you.
Remembering Evelyn

And we all thought WE were special to Evelyn. Turns out HUNDREDS, MAYBE THOUSANDS of people thought they were special in Evelyn’s eyes. Only now that she is no longer with us do we find out the breath and depth of her love and concern for every person Evelyn met, whether it was fellow nurses, teachers, Rotarians or that single person in a parking lot looking through a bin of free clothes. We are entertaining ideas how to memorialize her spirit of life, love, and service.

Relay For Life

For an emotional and promising evening, attend the Relay For Life event on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Connection Community Church, Summit Bridge Road, Middletown. What a wonderful opportunity for all of us to celebrate and remember the life of Evelyn Hayes. Evelyn endured the effects of lung cancer for 6 years. We have several other members who have had their lives touched by cancer, either personally or in their families and friends. We can each purchase and decorate a luminary (white paper bag) in the name of someone special, that will be lit with a candle at dusk. Very touching. Don Newcomb can provide more details. Let’s all get on his team!

We’ve got a Foundation!

After years of talking about it, Clinton made it happen! Newark Morning Rotary Foundation is now official! Sponsors for Flags For Heroes will now be eligible for tax deductions!  Clinton will give us more details.
Want good Speakers?
This Rotary year Cheryl Ernst will be coordinating the monthly coordinators for weekly programs. Please volunteer one of the next 12 months to arrange two speakers. Cheryl has the calendar with dates available. If you can’t commit for 2 speakers but have a good one available, let Cheryl know and she can fill that person in one week of the schedule.
LET’S GET THIS DONE ! Award Applications Available 
Applications for the three special awards  we present each year are  now available. Please review each application and submit any nominees you have to the Rotarian who is the chair and named at the end. They will then review the applications with their committee, select one, and a meeting will be scheduled to present the award. Applications will be sent this week. No Rotarian is eligible for these awards but their business could be considered for the Spirit in Business award.
1)Ray Civatte Community Service Award
2)Public Service Award
3)Spirit in Business Award

EXTRA EXTRA!!!

Club Phred is performing at The Grand Opera House in the Baby Grand on Wednesday 6:00-7:30 pm 8/19/26!

Baby Grand tix are PHREE!  There is a cash bar there.  It would be open to the general public. All are welcome to attend and join in the PHUN!

Aug. 13  –  50/50 Winner: Marl Sisk!
NOTE: IF YOU CAN’T BE HERE, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING A REPLACEMENT
                Greeter              Rotary Minute          Prayer

Aug. 20      Zach Harris      Ty Jones      Preston Knotts

Sgt. At Arms Helpers      Fred Dawson and Cheryl Ernst

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Aug. 27      Marie Holliday      Paul Keely      Shawn Klapinsky

Sgt. At Arms Helpers       Ed Gossett and Zach Harris

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Sept. 3       Rosie Riveter      Machine Operator Marty      Trash Collector Toni

Sgt. At Arms Helpers      Computer Tech Connie      Electrician Eli

 

Thought For The Week:

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Weekly Bulletin Aug. 13, 2026

Aug. 13, 2026    Create Lasting Impact

Link to Zoom (same each week): ZOOM AVAILABLE ONLY WEEKS OF A SPEAKER SCHEDULED

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84916785011?pwd=JDrabMAbbayyodD0xueP0c201oERBW.1
Passcode: 917903

If you have a speaker who wants to present a Power Point or other screen, please have the material sent to PAUL KEELY 24 hours ahead of the meeting. He will then have the presentation ready to share

https://www.facebook.com/Newark-Morning-Rotary-Club-79380101585

Welcome Jerry Bilton, our newest member!
Upcoming Programs
Aug. 13 – Ravi Ammigan, UD, Value of International Education
Aug. 20 – Skylar Sweeney, Cancer Support Community of Newark/ Board Meeting
Aug. 27 – Club Assembly / Board Meeting
Sept. 3 – NO MEETING – LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Sept. 10 – Club Assembly
Sept. 17 – Dev Manappatti, Skillsphere Foundation
Sept. 24 – Club Assembly
Upcoming Events
Aug. 19 – 6 – 7:30 p.m. Club Phred at Baby Grand (see below)
Aug. 20 – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Invitation to meet at UD President’s House, details to follow
Oct. Sept. 20 – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Newark Community Day on The Green
Oct. 24 – 9 a.m. Installation of Flags For Heroes
Nov. 8 – 11 a.m.  Flags For Heroes ceremony
Nov. 14 – 9 a.m. Stars and Strides 5K at Bloom Energy
Nov. 14 – 1 p.m. Take down Flags For Heroes
Rotary International President Olayinka Babalola’s 2026-27 Presidential Message

YouTube:  https://youtu.be/Zs_aZxR-mK8?si=VWu33vBm2KiMC1rB

Bob has extra copies of the 2026 Report to Our Community. Pick up at his office or he can bring to meeting for you.
Remembering Evelyn

A Celebration of Life for Evelyn Hayes will be held Thursday, August 13, at 2 p.m. at Jenners Pond’s Cattail Cafe, 2000 Greenbriar Lane, West Grove, PA.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 15, at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church Newark, 292 W. Main St., Newark, DE. Guests are encouraged to wear bright colors (no black) in honor of Lyn. Many of us will be at First Presbyterian Church for her service. Laurie
Menzel of Rotary International will also be attending.

Obituary for Dr. Evelyn R. Hayes is at Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc.
https://www.dohertyfh.com/obituary/DrEvelyn-Hayes

We got an award!
Shelter Box awarded our club the Bronze Hero Award for 2025-2026 for our “outstanding dedication and support” in helping to provide shelter and comfort to many thousands of people around the globe who have had their lives upended by natural disasters and civil wars. See page 40 in the 2026 Report to the Community for more info on the program. Bob O will have a picture on our Facebook page.
Want good Speakers?
This Rotary year Cheryl Ernst will be coordinating the monthly coordinators for weekly programs. Please volunteer one of the next 12 months to arrange two speakers. Cheryl has the calendar with dates available. If you can’t commit for 2 speakers but have a good one available, let Cheryl know and she can fill that person in one week of the schedule.
LET’S GET THIS DONE ! Award Applications Available 
Applications for the three special awards  we present each year are  now available. Please review each application and submit any nominees you have to the Rotarian who is the chair and named at the end. They will then review the applications with their committee, select one, and a meeting will be scheduled to present the award. Applications will be sent this week. No Rotarian is eligible for these awards but their business could be considered for the Spirit in Business award.
1)Ray Civatte Community Service Award
2)Public Service Award
3)Spirit in Business Award

EXTRA EXTRA!!!

Club Phred is performing at The Grand Opera House in the Baby Grand on Wednesday 6:00-7:30 pm 8/19/26!

Baby Grand tix are PHREE!  There is a cash bar there.  It would be open to the general public. All are welcome to attend and join in the PHUN!

Aug. 6  –  50/50 Winner: Stewart Lee!
NOTE: IF YOU CAN’T BE HERE, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING A REPLACEMENT
                Greeter              Rotary Minute          Prayer

Aug. 13      Ed Gossett      John Hornor      Ty Jones

Sgt. At Arms Helpers      Dave Bonk and Robin Broomall

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Aug. 20      Zach Harris      Ty Jones      Preston Knotts

Sgt. At Arms Helpers      Fred Dawson and Cheryl Ernst

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Aug. 27      Marie Holliday      Paul Keely      Shawn Klapinsky

Sgt. At Arms Helpers       Ed Gossett and Zach Harris

 

Thought For The Week: As Evelyn would say, “Peace, Love and Joy”

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Weekly Bulletin Aug. 6, 2026

Aug. 6, 2026    Create Lasting Impact

Link to Zoom (same each week): ZOOM AVAILABLE ONLY WEEKS OF A SPEAKER SCHEDULED

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84916785011?pwd=JDrabMAbbayyodD0xueP0c201oERBW.1
Passcode: 917903

If you have a speaker who wants to present a Power Point or other screen, please have the material sent to PAUL KEELY 24 hours ahead of the meeting. He will then have the presentation ready to share

https://www.facebook.com/Newark-Morning-Rotary-Club-79380101585

Welcome Jerry Bilton, our newest member!
Upcoming Programs
Aug. 6 –  Club Assembly
Aug. 13 – Ravi Ammigan, UD, Value of International Education
Aug. 20 – Skylar Sweeney, Cancer Support Community of Newark/ Board Meeting
Aug. 27 – Club Assembly / Board Meeting
Upcoming Events
Aug. 20 – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Invitation to meet at UD President’s House, details to follow
Rotary International President Olayinka Babalola’s 2026-27 Presidential Message

YouTube:  https://youtu.be/Zs_aZxR-mK8?si=VWu33vBm2KiMC1rB

Bob has extra copies of the 2026 Report to Our Community. Pick up at his office or he can bring to meeting for you.
Remembering Evelyn

A Celebration of Life for Evelyn Hayes will be held Thursday, August 13, at 2 p.m. at Jenners Pond’s Cattail Cafe, 2000 Greenbriar Lane, West Grove, PA.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 15, at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church Newark, 292 W. Main St., Newark, DE. Guests are encouraged to wear bright colors (no black) in honor of Lyn. Many of us will be at First Presbyterian Church for her service. Laurie
Menzel of Rotary International will also be attending.

Obituary for Dr. Evelyn R. Hayes is at Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc.
https://www.dohertyfh.com/obituary/DrEvelyn-Hayes

We got an award!
Shelter Box awarded our club the Bronze Hero Award for 2025-2026 for our “outstanding dedication and support” in helping to provide shalter and comfort to many thousands of people around the globe who have had their lives upended by natural disasters and civil wars. See page 40 in the 2026 Report to the Community for more info on the program. Bob O will have a picture on our Facebook page.
Want good Speakers?
This Rotary year Cheryl Ernst will be coordinating the monthly coordinators for weekly programs. Please volunteer one of the next 12 months to arrange two speakers. Cheryl has the calendar with dates available. If you can’t commit for 2 speakers but have a good one available, let Cheryl know and she can fill that person in one week of the schedule.
LET’S GET THIS DONE ! Award Applications Available 
Applications for the three special awards  we present each year are  now available. Please review each application and submit any nominees you have to the Rotarian who is the chair and named at the end. They will then review the applications with their committee, select one, and a meeting will be scheduled to present the award. Applications will be sent this week. No Rotarian is eligible for these awards but their business could be considered for the Spirit in Business award.
1)Ray Civatte Community Service Award
2)Public Service Award
3)Spirit in Business Award

EXTRA EXTRA!!!

Club Phred is performing at The Grand Opera House in the Baby Grand on Wednesday 6:00-7:30 pm 8/19/26!

Baby Grand tix are PHREE!  There is a cash bar there.  It would be open to the general public. All are welcome to attend and join in the PHUN!

July 23  –  50/50 Winner: Lynn Robinson !
NOTE: IF YOU CAN’T BE HERE, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING A REPLACEMENT
                Greeter              Rotary Minute          Prayer

Aug. 6      Cheryl Ernst      Jerry Holt      Marie Holliday

Sgt. At Arms Helpers      Mark Arehart and Nelson Atehortua

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Aug. 13      Ed Gossett      John Hornor      Ty Jones

Sgt. At Arms Helpers      Dave Bonk and Robin Broomall

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Aug. 20      Zach Harris      Ty Jones      Preston Knotts

Sgt. At Arms Helpers      Fred Dawson and Cheryl Ernst

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Aug. 27      Marie Holliday      Paul Keely      Shawn Klapinsky

Sgt. At Arms Helpers       Ed Gossett and Zach Harris

 

Thought For The Week:

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Weekly Bulletin July 23, 2026

July 23, 2026    Create Lasting Impact

Link to Zoom (same each week): ZOOM AVAILABLE ONLY WEEKS OF A SPEAKER SCHEDULED

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84916785011?pwd=JDrabMAbbayyodD0xueP0c201oERBW.1
Passcode: 917903

If you have a speaker who wants to present a Power Point or other screen, please have the material sent to PAUL KEELY 24 hours ahead of the meeting. He will then have the presentation ready to share

https://www.facebook.com/Newark-Morning-Rotary-Club-79380101585

Welcome Jerry Bilton, our newest member!
Upcoming Programs
July 23 – Simone Minor, Scholarship recipient/ Board Meeting
July 30 – FIFTH WEEK – NO MORNING MEETING
Aug. 6 –  Club Assembly
Aug. 13 – Ravi Ammigan, UD, Value of International Education
Aug. 20 – Skylar Sweeney, Cancer Support Community of Newark/ Board Meeting
Aug. 27 – NO MORNING MEETING/ Labor Day Holiday
Upcoming Events
Aug. 1 – 9 a.m. Adopt A Park Cleanup at Newark Resevoir/Preston’s Park/Old Papermill Rd. Park
Aug. 20 – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Invitation to meet at UD President’s Hlouse, details to follow
Adopt A Park Cleanup at Resevoir Aug. 1, 9 a.m.
Looking for something to do with your family? Come on your own, with friends or bring the family (non-Rotarians invited, too) to help clean up Preston’s Playground at the Newark Reservoir in Newark.
Click on this link:  https://nmrde.org/sheet/sign-up-1/    then click on an empty link that reads Sign up.
Rotary International President Olayinka Babalola’s 2026-27 Presidential Message

YouTube:  https://youtu.be/Zs_aZxR-mK8?si=VWu33vBm2KiMC1rB

Bob has extra copies of the 2026 Report to Our Community. Pick up at his office or he can bring to meeting for you.
Simone Minor, our Global Grant Scholarship recipient, will visit us this week. Plan on being here!
Want good Speakers?
This Rotary year Cheryl Ernst will be coordinating the monthly coordinators for weekly programs. Please volunteer one of the next 12 months to arrange two speakers. Cheryl has the calendar with dates available. If you can’t commit for 2 speakers but have a good one available, let Cheryl know and she can fill that person in one week of the schedule.
Award Applications Available
Applications for the three special awards  we present each year are  now available. Please review each application and submit any nominees you have to the Rotarian who is the chair and named at the end. They will then review the applications with their committee, select one, and a meeting will be scheduled to present the award. Applications will be sent this week. No Rotarian is eligible for these awards but their business could be considered for the Spirit in Business award.
1)Ray Civatte Community Service Award
2)Public Service Award
3)Spirit in Business Award
July 16  –  50/50 Winner: Dazzle  !
NOTE: IF YOU CAN’T BE HERE, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING A REPLACEMENT
                Greeter              Rotary Minute          Prayer

July 23      Jerry Bilton      Marie Holliday      Zach Harris

Sgt. At Arms Helpers     Cindi Viviano and Jamie Zingaro

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July 30     Sara Sunshine      Willy Waves      Billy Beach

Sgt. At Arms Helpers      Vernon Vacation and Polly Poolside

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Aug. 2       Cheryl Ernst      Jerry Holt      Marie Holliday

Sgt. At Arms Helpers      Mark Arehart and Nelson Atehortua

 

Thought For The Week:

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Weekly Bulletin July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026    Create Lasting Impact

Link to Zoom (same each week): ZOOM AVAILABLE ONLY WEEKS OF A SPEAKER SCHEDULED

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84916785011?pwd=JDrabMAbbayyodD0xueP0c201oERBW.1
Passcode: 917903

If you have a speaker who wants to present a Power Point or other screen, please have the material sent to PAUL KEELY 24 hours ahead of the meeting. He will then have the presentation ready to share

https://www.facebook.com/Newark-Morning-Rotary-Club-79380101585

Upcoming Programs
July 16 – Club Assembly
July 23 – Simone Minor, Scholarship recipient/ Board Meeting
July 30 – FIFTH WEEK – NO MORNING MEETING
Upcoming Events
Aug. 1 – 9 a.m. Adopt A Park Cleanup at Newark Resevoir/Preston’s Park/Old Papermill Rd. Park
Looking for something to do with your family? Come on your own, with friends or bring the family (non-Rotarians invited, too) to help clean up Preston’s Playground at the Newark Reservoir in Newark.
Click on this link:  https://nmrde.org/sheet/sign-up-1/    then click on an empty link that reads Sign up.
Rotary International President Olayinka Babalola’s 2026-27 Presidential Message –

YouTube:  https://youtu.be/Zs_aZxR-mK8?si=VWu33vBm2KiMC1rB

RI President Yinka,  a member of the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi, Nigeria, describs how joining a Rotaract club as a teenager enlarged his perspective beyond the limited, privileged outlook he’d once had. That change in awareness came from observing the lasting impact his club had in the community, particularly from teaching people to read and write.

“As members of Rotary, we share a vision of a better future,” he said. “To make this vision a reality, we must acknowledge and unleash the change within ourselves. We must focus not only on outcomes, but on impact.”

Change and impact are not the same, he added: “Change is only the beginning. Impact is what endures.”

Read his story in the July issue of Rotary Magazine. On page 1 you can read his first message to us to be Better than your Best!

Bob has extra copies of the 2026 Report to Our Community. Pick up at his office or he can bring to meeting for you.
Simone Minor, our Global Grant Scholarship recipient, will visit us on July 23. Plan on being here!
Want good Speakers?
This Rotary year Cheryl Ernst will be coordinating the monthly coordinators for weekly programs. Please volunteer one of the next 12 months to arrange two speakers. Cheryl has the calendar with dates available. If you can’t commit for 2 speakers but have a good one available, let Cheryl know and she can fill that person in one week of the schedule.
Award Applications Available
Applications for the three special awards  we present each year are  now available. Please review each application and submit any nominees you have to the Rotarian who is the chair and named at the end. They will then review the applications with their committee, select one, and a meeting will be scheduled to present the award. Applications will be sent this week. No Rotarian is eligible for these awards but their business could be considered for the Spirit in Business award.
1)Ray Civatte Community Service Award
2)Public Service Award
3)Spirit in Business Award
July 9  –  50/50 Winner: Cheryl Ernst
NOTE: IF YOU CAN’T BE HERE, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING A REPLACEMENT
                Greeter              Rotary Minute          Prayer

July 16      Fred Dawson      Cheryl Ernst      Ed Gossett

Sgt. At Arms Helpers      Mark Sisk and Clinton Tymes

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July 23      Jerry Bilton      Marie Holliday      Zach Harris

Sgt. At Arms Helpers     Cindi Viviano and Jamie Zingaro

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July 30     Sara Sunshine      Willy Waves      Billy Beach

Sgt. At Arms Helpers      Vernon Vacation and Polly Poolside

 

Thought For The Week:

Filed under: Weekly Bulletin

Weekly Bulletin July 9, 2026

July 9, 2026    Create Lasting Impact

Link to Zoom (same each week): ZOOM AVAILABLE ONLY WEEKS OF A SPEAKER SCHEDULED

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84916785011?pwd=JDrabMAbbayyodD0xueP0c201oERBW.1
Passcode: 917903

If you have a speaker who wants to present a Power Point or other screen, please have the material sent to PAUL KEELY 24 hours ahead of the meeting. He will then have the presentation ready to share

https://www.facebook.com/Newark-Morning-Rotary-Club-79380101585

Upcoming Programs
July 9 – Club Assembly
July 16 – TBA
July 23 – Simone Minor, Scholarship recipient/ Board Meeting
July 30 – FIFTH WEEK – NO MORNING MEETING
Upcoming Events
???

Rotary International President Olayinka Babalola’s 2026-27 Presidential Message –

YouTube:  https://youtu.be/Zs_aZxR-mK8?si=VWu33vBm2KiMC1rB

RI President Yinka,  a member of the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi, Nigeria, describs how joining a Rotaract club as a teenager enlarged his perspective beyond the limited, privileged outlook he’d once had. That change in awareness came from observing the lasting impact his club had in the community, particularly from teaching people to read and write.

“As members of Rotary, we share a vision of a better future,” he said. “To make this vision a reality, we must acknowledge and unleash the change within ourselves. We must focus not only on outcomes, but on impact.”

Change and impact are not the same, he added: “Change is only the beginning. Impact is what endures.”

Read his story in the July issue of Rotary Magazine. On page 1 you can read his first message to us to be Better than your Best!

Check out the 2026 Report to Our Community (Bob has extra copies!)
If you think we were not making an impact in our community, look again at pages 8 and 9 of the Report. Some join Rotary for service opportunities, some for fellowship, some just for a place to give away their money. We have it all!!!
Simone Minor, our Global Grant Scholarship recipient, will visit us on July 23. Plan on being here!
Want good Speakers?
This Rotary year Cheryl Ernst will be coordinating the monthly coordinators for weekly programs. Please volunteer one of the next 12 months to arrange two speakers. Cheryl has the calendar with dates available. If you can’t commit for 2 speakers but have a good one available, let Cheryl know and she can fill that person in one week of the schedule.
Award Applications Available
Applications for the three special awards  we present each year are  now available. Please review each application and submit any nominees you have to the Rotarian who is the chair and named at the end. They will then review the applications with their committee, select one, and a meeting will be scheduled to present the award. Applications will be sent this week. No Rotarian is eligible for these awards but their business could be considered for the Spirit in Business award.
1)Ray Civatte Community Service Award
2)Public Service Award
3)Spirit in Business Award
June 25  –  50/50 Winner: Paul Keely
NOTE: IF YOU CAN’T BE HERE, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING A REPLACEMENT
                Greeter              Rotary Minute          Prayer

July 9    Eric Cannon      Fred Dawson      Cheryl Ernst

Sgt. At Arms Helpers      Dan Seador and Zach Simendinger

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July 16      Fred Dawson      Cheryl Ernst      Ed Gossett

Sgt. At Arms Helpers      Mark Sisk and Clinton Tymes

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July 23      Jerry Bilton      Marie Holliday      Zach Harris

Sgt. At Arms Helpers     Cindi Viviano and Jamie Zingaro

 

Thought For The Week:

Filed under: Weekly Bulletin

Weekly Bulletin June 25, 2026

June 25, 2026    Hope For Good!!

Link to Zoom (same each week): ZOOM AVAILABLE ONLY WEEKS OF A SPEAKER SCHEDULED

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84916785011?pwd=JDrabMAbbayyodD0xueP0c201oERBW.1
Passcode: 917903

If you have a speaker who wants to present a Power Point or other screen, please have the material sent to PAUL KEELY 24 hours ahead of the meeting. He will then have the presentation ready to share

https://www.facebook.com/Newark-Morning-Rotary-Club-79380101585

Upcoming Programs
June 25 – Club Assembly
July 2 – NO MEETING! Happy 250th Birthday on the Fourth!
July 9 – TBA
July 16 – TBA
July 23 – Club Assembly / Board Meeting
July 30 – FIFTH WEEK – NO MORNING MEETING
Upcoming Events
???

New Beginnings

Congratulations to us on completing one very busy and productive year and beginning a new one with lots of excitement and anticipation. Here is your new leadership team for 2026-2027:

President Laurie Williams (with Dazzle’s help!)

President Elect Ty Jones

Vice President Cheryl Ernst

Secretary Lynn Robinson

Treasurer Clinton Tymes

Sergeant At Arms Don Newcomb

Directors: Paul Keely (Membership); Cindi Viviano (Fundraising); Dan Seador (Service Projects); Robin Broomall (Administration); Bob Older (Public Image); Jamie Zingaro (Immediaate Past President)

Check out the 2026 Report to Our Community
If you think we were not making an impact in our community, look again at pages 8 and 9 of the Report. Some join Rotary for service opportunities, some for fellowship, some just for a place to give away their money. We have it all!!!
Support for Global Grant Scholarship
The application for supporting a scholarship for Simone Minor, a graduate from UVa and a Bear, Del resident has been appoved by The Rotary Foundation!
Simone has been accepted at Kings College in London to study Maternal and Child Health, one of the areas of focus of Rotary. Because Simone lives in our area, our club had been asked to be the lead club of the global grant application. All clubs and members in our district 7630 are asked to pledge to support this grant. So far more than $30,000 has been pledged. Our club has agreed to $1,000 to support her with several members making personal pledges of nearly $2,000. 
At a Distict Foundation Committee meeting yesterday, it was suggested that since the application has been approved by The Rotary Foundation, EVERYONE WHO PLEDGED TO SUPPORT THE SCHOLARSHIP CAN NOW MAKE THEIR PLEDGED CONTRIBUTION TO THE ANNUAL FUND BEFORE THEN END OF JUNE. If you need help in making the contribution online, please ask Robin, Marie, or Clinton for help. You will get a notice from PDG Bill Ferguson about making that actual donation NOW!
What good Speakers?
This Rotary year Cheryl Ernst will be coordinating the monthly coordinators for weekly programs. Please volunteer one of the next 12 months to arrange two speakers. Cheryl has the calendar with dates available. If you can’t commit for 2 speakers but have a good one available, let Cheryl know and she can fill that person in one week of the schedule.
How much have you donated to The Rotary Foundation?
Your contributions to The Rotary Foundation from your first dollar on can be found in your personal file on the Rotary website. Follow these directions and learn your total amount.
www.rotary.org
My Rotary (sign in)
Click on your name in Upper right hand corner
Your history will be there. You can also update your profile and make an additional donation or sign up for Rotary Direct.
If this is the first time you signed into My Rotary and don’t have a password, ask Robin for your RI# and you will use that for the first sign in. After that you can change to your own password.
Award Applications Available
Applications for the three special awards  we present each year are  now available. Please review each application and submit any nominees you have to the Rotarian who is the chair and named at the end. They will then review the applications with their committee, select one, and a meeting will be scheduled to present the award. Applications will be sent this week. No Rotarian is eligible for these awards but their business could be considered for the Spirit in Business award.
1)Ray Civatte Community Service Award
2)Public Service Award
3)Spirit in Business Award
Troll Tolls FINAL CALL for 2025-2026 !

Thank You, Bob Older, for your introduction of Troll Tolls this year. As sergeant at arms, you brought a new perspective to the role and we all enjoyed it. Here is Bob’s June offering:

June prize.  1 250 Year USA Anniversary T-shirt

1 250 year commemorate Coin

Up to 2 adults and 4 children (under 18) tickets to Delaware Art Museum

$15 Frazzberry Gift Card

2 tickets to Hershey Park 2026 season\

$50 Magic Car Wash gift card

Bring Cash to meeting or pay online under donations and add TROLL TOLL in comments

$5 for 3 tickets or $10 for 10 tickets

All tickets go into drawing for Award Winning Dinner for 5 from the Well. Includes Pulled Pork, Cole Slaw, potato salad and Mac & cheese.

June 18  –  50/50 Winner: Guess Who – three weeks in a row! Doug Rainey!
                Greeter              Rotary Minute          Prayer

June 25    Robin Broomall      Charlie Brown      Eric Cannon

Sgt. At Arms Helpers      Lynn Robinson and Doug Rainey

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July 2      Paul Revere      Ben Franklin      John Hancock

Sgt. At Arms Helpers      George Washington and Ben Franklin

 

Thought For The Week: From a Chinese fortune cookie:

The bottom of the ladder is crowded.

There’s plenty of room at the top!

Filed under: Weekly Bulletin

Weekly Bulletin June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026    Hope For Good!!

Link to Zoom (same each week): ZOOM AVAILABLE ONLY WEEKS OF A SPEAKER SCHEDULED

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84916785011?pwd=JDrabMAbbayyodD0xueP0c201oERBW.1
Passcode: 917903

If you have a speaker who wants to present a Power Point or other screen, please have the material sent to PAUL KEELY 24 hours ahead of the meeting. He will then have the presentation ready to share

https://www.facebook.com/Newark-Morning-Rotary-Club-79380101585

Upcoming Programs
June 18 – Dr. Nelson Atehortua, Global Pandemics
June 25 – Club Assembly
July 2 – NO MEETING! Happy 250th Birthday on the Fourth!
Upcoming Events

New Beginnings

Congratulations to us on completing one very busy and productive year and beginning a new one with lots of excitement and anticipation. Here is your new leadership team for 2026-2027:

President Laurie Williams (with Dazzle’s help!)

Preident Elect Ty Jones

Vice President Cheryl Ernst

Secretary Lynn Robinson

Treasurer Clinton Tymes

Sergeant At Arms Don Newcomb

Directors: Paul Keely (Membership); Cindi Viviano (Fundraising); Dan Seador (Service Projects); Robin broomall (Administration); Bob Older (Public Image); Jamie Zingaro (Immediaate Past President)

Check out the 2026 Report to Our Community
If you think we were not making an impact in our community, look again at pages 8 and 9 of the Report. Some join Rotary for service opportunities, some for fellowship, some just for a place to give away their money. We have it all!!!
Support for Global Grant Scholarship
The application for supporting a scholarship for Simone Minor, a graduate from UVa and a Bear, Del resident has been appoved by The Rotary Foundation!
Simone has been accepted at Kings College in London to study Maternal and Child Health, one of the areas of focus of Rotary. Because Simone lives in our area, our club had been asked to be the lead club of the global grant application. All clubs and members in our district 7630 are asked to pledge to support this grant. So far more than $30,000 has been pledged. Our club has agreed to $1,000 to support her with several members making personal pledges of nearly $2,000. 
At a Distict Foundation Committee meeting yesterday, it was suggested that since the application has been approved by The Rotary Foundation, EVERYONE WHO PLEDGED TO SUPPORT THE SCHOLARSHIP CAN NOW MAKE THEIR PLEDGED CONTRIBUTION TO THE ANNUAL FUND BEFORE THEN END OF JUNE. If you need help in making the contribution online, please ask Robin, Marie, or Clinton for help. You will get a notice from PDG Bill Ferguson about making that actual donation NOW!
Adopt A Park Cleanup Scheduled
To get more members engaged and be mindful of their schedules, Dan Seador has a monthly signup for trash pickup at the Resevoir, Preston’s Playground, and the new Old Paper Mill Road Park. Each month will have a co-chair who will schedule a team to do the trash pickup, report back to Dan, and take pictures. The signup will be attached in an email to all members. Please reply to Dan.
How much have you donated to The Rotary Foundation?
Your contributions to The Rotary Foundation from your first dollar on can be found in your personal file on the Rotary website. Follow these directions and learn your total amount.
www.rotary.org
My Rotary (sign in)
Click on your name in Upper right hand corner
Your history will be there. You can also update your profile and make an additional donation or sign up for Rotary Direct.
If this is the first time you signed into My Rotary and don’t have a password, ask Robin for your RI# and you will use that for the first sign in. After that you can change to your own password.
Award Applications Available
Applications for the three special awards  we present each year are  now available. Please review each application and submit any nominees you have to the Rotarian who is the chair and named at the end. They will then review the applications with their committee, select one, and a meeting will be scheduled to present the award. Applications will be sent this week. No Rotarian is eligible for these awards but their business could be considered for the Spirit in Business award.
1)Ray Civatte Community Service Award
2)Public Service Award
3)Spirit in Business Award
Troll Tolls FINAL CALL for 2025-2026 !

Thank You, Bob Older, for your introduction of Troll Tolls this year. As sergeant at arms, you brought a new perspective to the role and we all enjoyed it. Here is Bob’s June offering:

June prize.  1 250 Year USA Anniversary T-shirt

1 250 year commemorate Coin

Up to 2 adults and 4 children (under 18) tickets to Delaware Art Museum

$15 Frazzberry Gift Card

2 tickets to Hershey Park 2026 season\

$50 Magic Car Wash gift card

Bring Cash to meeting or pay online under donations and add TROLL TOLL in comments

$5 for 3 tickets or $10 for 10 tickets

All tickets go into drawing for Award Winning Dinner for 5 from the Well. Includes Pulled Pork, Cole Slaw, potato salad and Mac & cheese.

June 11  –  50/50 Winner: Doug Rainey!
                Greeter              Rotary Minute          Prayer

June 18    Tim Boulden      Robin Broomall      Charlie Brown

Sgt. At Arms Helper      Josh Martin and Don Newcomb

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June 25    Robin Broomall      Charlie Brown      Eric Cannon

Sgt. At Arms Helpers      Lynn Robinson and Dloug Rainey

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

July 2      Paul Revere      Ben Franklin      John Hancock

Sgt. At Arms Helpers      George Washington and Ben Franklin

 

Thought For The Week: Have you shopped yet?

Filed under: Weekly Bulletin