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Upcoming Club/District Events
AM Club Meeting
Rockaway Assembly of God
Aug 10, 2016 7:30 AM
 
Club Meeting
The Exchange
Aug 10, 2016 12:15 PM
 
Camp Merry Heart Service Day
Camp Merry Heart
Aug 10, 2016
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Evening Club Meeting
Rockaway River Barn Restaurant
Aug 15, 2016
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
AM Club Meeting
Rockaway Assembly of God
Aug 17, 2016 7:30 AM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Rockaway Assembly of God
Aug 18, 2016 7:30 AM
 
AM Club Meeting
Rockaway Assembly of God
Aug 24, 2016 7:30 AM
 
Club Assembly
The Exchange
Aug 24, 2016 12:15 PM
 
Back to School "Backpack" Project
United Methodist Church
Aug 27, 2016
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 
AM Club Meeting
Rockaway Assembly of God
Aug 31, 2016 7:30 AM
 
Club Meeting
The Exchange
Aug 31, 2016 12:15 PM
 
Walkfest
Loantaka Brook Reservation
Oct 09, 2016
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
 

 

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   WEEK OF AUGUST 1, 2016
 

 
AUGUST IS MEMBERSHIP MONTH
 
SPEAKER UPDATES
PAST WEEK'S SPEAKER
 
July 27, 2016
 
Patrick McDonald
 
"Health Benefit Education"
 
 
UPCOMING SPEAKER
 
August 3, 2016
 
Camp Director and Survivor
 
"The Valerie Fund"
Supporting comprehensive health care services for
Children with Cancer and Blood Disorders
 
 
 
Click "Read More" to view information on all of our speakers this Rotary year.
 
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UPCOMING ROTARY EVENTS

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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

 
 
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.
 
 
ROCKAWAY ROTARY "EAGLE" AWARD
At the July 28, 2016 Rockaway Rotary Club meeting, Cheri Foster was awarded the Rockaway Rotary Club "Eagle Award" by Denise Nickel .
 
Congratulations Cheri!
 
 
START PLANNING YOUR YEARLY DONATION
 
2016 DISTRICT 7470 TV COMMERCIAL
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.
 
 
E-MAKEUPS
 MISSED A MEETING?  MAKE IT UP ONLINE!

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!

 

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PROMOTE ROTARY!!
Promote Rotary and all of its fantastic attributes by using an "Elevator Speech" like the example in this video.  Click here to view video.