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This Tuesday, August 2, 2016,from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, the Rockaway Rotary Club will participate in the annual “National Night Out” in Rockaway Borough. This nationwide crime and drug prevention event is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co-sponsored locally by the Rockaway Borough Police Department. We will again be serving Sno Cones to event attendees. Come out and help for an hour or two at this fun event. Please call President Sheila at 973-627-5256 with any questions.
CAMP MERRY HEART SERVICE CLUB DAY
Next Wednesday, August 10, 2016, District 7470 will participate in Service Club Day at Camp Merry Heart. The clubs of District 7470 have been supporting Camp Merry Heart since 1952, providing the upkeep of buildings, donating camper scholarships and much needed supplies. Rotary is an important component of the camp’s success. The day will begin with a carnival for the campers and Rotary members from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Rockaway Assembly of God Church are allowing us to again utilize their popcorn machine for the carnival. Camp Merry Heart is located at 21 O’Brien Road in Hackettstown, NJ. If you would like to volunteer for this project, please contact Janice Christensen, 973-975-8268 or George Berry, 973-627-0764.
BACK TO SCHOOL "BACKPACK" PROJECT
On Saturday, August 27, 2016, Rockaway Rotary will assist with the distribution of school supplies during the Rockaway “Back-To-School” Program at the United Methodist Church. Our club has donated funds to purchase the backpacks and we will assist on distribution day from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM with cooking of hot dogs, etc. for the participants. Contact PP Jim Stuart for further information.
The District has created this TV commercial to assist in building club membership. The commercial will run through the next several months on the Optimum Cablevision network and related channels.
Online Make-ups! They are easy to do and very effective in maintaining your attendance requirements for our club.Just click on a link under E-Makeups at the top of our webpage and follow the instructions.Remember to submit a report to George, our Club Secretary.It is easy to do and it doesn't matter which e-club you visit!