May 22, 2025 The Magic of Rotary!
Link to Zoom (same each week):
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
Reminder: check out our Facebook page for pictures! They’re fabulous. Thanks, Bill!!!
https://www.facebook.com/Newark-Morning-Rotary-Club-79380101585
Upcoming Programs
May 22 – Supporting the Foundation, Fred, Robin, and Marie
May 29 – NO MEETING, Home Grown’s Event, Enjoy the Holiday Week!
June 5 – TBA
June 12 – Club Assembly / Election of Club Officers for 2025-26 / Board Meeting
June 19 – Annual Awards and Installation DINNER, No MORNING MEETING
June 26 – Annual Washington Mandela Fellows Dinner / NO MORNING MEETING
July 3 – NO MEETING, Enjoy the Fourth of July Holiday
Upcoming Events
May 29 – Evening at Home Grown
August 28 – Tailgating with Rotary friends
Scholarships Presented!
Four scholarships to graduating seniors have been awarded this year. After sorting through a record 11 applications and interviewing potential recipients, all very deserving, Cheryl and Robin narrowed down to four. Allana Denault, Newark Charter, received the $2,000 Digital Technology S/S in honor of Don Newcomb; Valeria Rey, Aspira Academy, received the $2,000 Nursing S/S in honor of Evelyn Hayes; and Emily Castro and Victor McLeod, both Aspira Academy, received $1,000 S/S. All have been invited to our annual dinner on June 19.
Three awards need nominations Deadline NOW
Our three annual awards need nominations. Without them we will not be able to recognize members of our community who exemplify our motto of Service Above Self. Nominate a long time non-Rotarian community volunteer for the Ray Civatte Community Service Award, a first-responder or officer for the Public Service Award, or a business that gives back to the community for the Spirit in Business Award. Applications are available.
City Council Meeting
Thank you to those who attended the City Council meeting Monday evening in support of our placing a Chair of Honor at the Administration Building on S. Main Street. Council approved it unanimously. One more hurdle crossed to getting it done!
Clinton needs YOUR HELP!
Starting NOW – be co-chair for the Flags For Heroes project. Clinton has agreed to be chair again this year on the condition someone else steps up to be co-chair. Answer the call to service!
Support our Supporters!
Join us at Home Grown on May 29 for a great meal and help our club earn money back from the restaurant at the same time. A percentage of meals on that evening will be divided between us and Newark STAR. There is no morning meeting that day so make it your UPSIDE DOWN Rotary day.
Tailgating Fun!
Want to join the fun, fellowship, and some adult beverages, with Newark, STAR, and Morning Rotarians tailgating before the UD football game on Aug. 28, please let Jamie Zingaro know before May 23. We need some level of commitment before reserving a tent.
Next District Grant
Our next application for a district grant will have two components: one Food Insecurity Globally and one Locally. Globally will be the meal packing project with Rise Against Hunger. Not only will this provide 10,000 meals for school groups in an under privileged country, it will provide an opportunity to introduce youth to service. Our two Interact classes and IMPACT members will be invited to participate as well as Bill Sullivan’s students. Additionally, we will include a Food Insecurity Locally component focusing on supporting one local non-profit with non-perishables and volunteer work.
Food Insecurity
A district task force committee is being established (thank you, Paul and Laurie for participating) to coordinate clubs’ activities around food insecurity. The committee will be looking for ways the clubs can work together, resources we can share, and locations that will best distribute to the community. It was mentioned at last week’s meeting that perhaps we could conduct a needs assessment and hold a “summit” with coordinators of the local food pantries and other groups so that information can be shared and more coordination arranged between the parties.
Nominations being Accepted
If you want to nominate a fellow member or yourself for 2nd vice president, secretary, treasurer, or Sgt at Arms for the 2025-2026 Rotary year, please submit the name(s) to Robin. Elections will be formally held at the June 12 meeting. The positions of president, president elect, and 1st vice president are already secured for next year.
May 15 – 50/50 Winner: Brian DiSabatino who donated his $50 right back to our Flags For Heroes!
Greeter Rotary Minute Prayer
May 22 Clinton Tymes Ed Gossett Dennis Greenhouse
Sgt. At Arms Helpers Tim Boulden and Charlie Brown
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June 5 Cindi Viviano Dennis Greenhouse Marie Holliday
Sgt At Arms Helpers Fred Dawson and Cheryl Ernst
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June 12 Laurie Williams Marie Holliday Jerry Holt
Sgt. At Arms Helpers Steve Fangman and Bob Foard
Thought For the Week : Happy Memorial Day!
