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      District Newsletter
       September 2016
 
  
 
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Speakers/Programs
Sep 14, 2016
 
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Upcoming Club/District Events
AM Club Meeting
Rockaway Assembly of God
Sep 14, 2016 7:30 AM
 
Club Meeting
The Exchange
Sep 14, 2016 12:15 PM
 
Evening Club Meeting
Rockaway River Barn Restaurant
Sep 19, 2016
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
AM Club Meeting
Rockaway Assembly of God
Sep 21, 2016 7:30 AM
 
Celebrate Rockaway Day
Sep 25, 2016
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Gift of Life Annual Meeting
The Ukrainian American Cultural Center of NJ
Sep 26, 2016 6:00 PM
 
AM Club Meeting
Rockaway Assembly of God
Sep 28, 2016 7:30 AM
 
Club Meeting
The Exchange
Sep 28, 2016 12:15 PM
 
Walkfest
Loantaka Brook Reservation
Oct 09, 2016
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
 

 

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   WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
 
 

 
DISTRICT GOVERNOR "OFFICIAL" CLUB VISIT

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

"Make Rotary a never ending chapter in your life!"

 

This Wednesday, September 7th, we will be having the annual District Governor's visit and the opportunity to hear our new DG Margit Rahill's plans for this Rotary year.

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All club members are encouraged to make every effort to be at this very important lunch meeting.  There will be NO AM Breakfast meeting this Wednesday, September 7th.

 

SPEAKER UPDATES
 
PAST WEEK'S SPEAKERS
 
August 31, 2016
 
Scott Davan & Darlene Steinhart, Rockaway Township Library
 

At our August 31st lunch meeting, Scott Davan, Director of the Rockaway Township Free Public Library, and Darlene Steinhart, Head of Youth Services at the library, shared about a number of resources available for the youth of the Rockaway community. Included in these resources are "Take Home STEAM Kits", Tag Readers, Homework Help, and Bullying Resources. For more info, check out their webpage, www.rtlibrary.org.

 

 

 

UPCOMING SPEAKERS
 
 
September 7, 2016
 
Margit Rahill, District Governor
Official Club Visit
 
 
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
The Rockaway Rotary Club Board of Directors will meet this Thursday, September 8, 2016 starting at 7:30 AM at the Rockaway Assembly of God Church.
 
MEMBERSHIP IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY
 
INVITE A PROSPECTIVE MEMBER TO A WEDNESDAY CLUB MEETING OR OUR NEXT MONDAY EVENING MEETING AT THE ROCKAWAY RIVER BARN RESTAURANT ON SEPTEMBER 19TH.  INCREASING MEMBERSHIP IS EVERY ROTARIAN'S RESPONSIBILITY AND ENSURES THAT WE CAN CONTINUE OUR 'SERVICE ABOVE SELF' ENDEAVORS FOR OUR COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD!
 
GIFT OF LIFE ANNUAL MEETING
The Gift of Life Annual Meeting will take place on Monday, September 26, 2016 at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of NJ, 60 N Jefferson Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981 beginning at 6:00 PM cocktails (cash bar) and 7:00 PM dinner and program.  The cost is $35 per person.  The feature guest speaker will be Ms. Barbara Ciconte, President, Take Heart Association Project, USA. Ms. Ciconte will share her experiences of helping to save children from Kenya who suffer from congenital heart disease; children who would otherwise perish without your support.   Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how your dollars are helping us to save children around the world…one little heart at a time!
 
If interested in attending, please contact GOL Chair George Berry by Wednesday, September 21, 2016.
 
 
UPCOMING ROTARY EVENTS

 
 
 

CELEBRATE ROCKAWAY DAY STREET FAIR

Rockaway Rotary will be participating in the "Celebrate Rockaway" Street Fair on Sunday, September 25, 2016 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM in the center of Rockaway Borough.  We will need numerous member volunteers for this event. Details will be provided during upcoming club meetings.  
 
See Past President Denise for information and to sign up to work a shift.

 

 

 

DISTRICT 7470 "INFLIGHT" NEWSLETTER
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VOCATIONAL ASSEMBLY
This year's Statewide Vocational Assembly to be held on October 5, 2016 at the Pines Manor in Edison. Our district will be presenting our Vocational Service Award to Denise Current from the Newton Rotary Club.  Assembly speakers include Past RI President Rick King and Investors Bank CEO Kevin Cummins.  If interested in attending, please download ticket order form below.  The district hopes for a good turnout to recognize Denise and honor the Vocational Service of all Rotarians in our state.
 
 
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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Rotary E-Club - District 7890 (Northern CT and Western MA)

 

 

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.