Summer 2024 Bulletin (Aug. 26, 2024)

Rotary Club

of Berkeley Heights

Welcome to The Rotary Club of Berkeley Heights

Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m.

Delicious Heights

428 Springfield Avenue
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
United States of America

Phone:

(908) 898-1798

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We meet the Second and Fourth Wednesdays each month at 12:15p at Delicious Heights, 428 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights. Visiting Rotarians and Guests are always welcome. Lunch cost is $22.

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Jim Ramentol Joins Paul Harris Society

Pictured l to r: Rotary President Michael Kral and Paul Harris Society Member, Jim Ramentol.

Congratulations to Jim Ramentol on entering the Paul Harris Society. The Paul Harris Society recognizes donors from around the world who notify The Rotary Foundation of their intention to contribute $1,000 or more every year to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus Fund, or approved global grants. Globally, more than 20,000 people are members of the society, which was established in 2013. These dedicated donors share a desire to give substantially and empower Rotary clubs to change lives in their community and around the world.

Funds from the Paul Harris Society are used for several initiatives, some of which include: eradicating polio, promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, saving mothers and children, supporting education, growing local economies, responding to disasters and protecting the environment.

Member Spotlight #5

Gail Seely is the next in the series of Member Spotlights.

Questions about membership?? berkeleyheightsrotaryclub@gmail.com.

Member Spotlight #4

Governor Livingston Scholarship Winners

l to r: Julietta Stravoiu, Sarah Gleeson and Olivia Escott

The Annual Berkeley Heights Rotary Club Scholarship Dinner was held on June 12 at Delicious Heights. Rotary members welcomed Julietta Stavoiu, Sarah Gleeson and Olivia Escott and their parents for their award presentations and scholarship checks. Each recipient gave a brief update on their future plans. Congratulations to all!

Member Spotlight #3

Our next Rotary member spotlight features long time member Tiffany Escott. Many local residents know Tiffany from the Berkeley Heights YMCA in addition to her numerous other projects she is involved with around town.

Global Scholarship Awarded

Berkeley Heights Rotary President Michael Kral & Victoria Thomaides

Victoria Thomaides addressing the Berkeley Heights Rotary Club

At the Wednesday, June 12 meeting of the Berkeley Heights Rotary Club a Global Scholarship was awarded. The recipient of the scholarship was Berkeley Heights resident Victoria Thomaides. Global grants support large international activities with sustainable, measurable outcomes in Rotary’s areas of focus. By working together to respond to real community needs, clubs and districts strengthen their global partnerships. The required 'areas of focus' are; Promoting Peace, Fighting Disease, Providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, Saving mothers and children, Supporting education, Growing local economies, Protecting the environment and Ending polio forever. Victoria will be traveling to Paris shortly to continue her studies in the area of Promoting World Peace.

Berkeley Heights Block Party

On Sunday, June 9 the Berkeley Heights Rotary Club again participated in the annual Block Party on Springfield Ave. Participants of the block party were invited to submit their guesses as to how many rubber ducks, lollipops and assorted candies were in a jug. Massive amounts of guesses were made. The winner of the guess the number of items in the container is Varsha Jain of Springfield, NJ with a guess of 690. The correct number of items in the container was 686. Thanks to all that participated!

Hot Diggity Dog

Once again the Rotary Club of Berkeley Heights served hot dogs to the masses at the Annual Memorial Day Parade. The hot dogs were greatly appreciated by the attendees and participants of the parade. A good time was had by all!

Member Spotlight #2

Our second in the "Berkeley Heights Rotary Member of the Month" features Jim Ramentol.

General Club Meeting
Delicious Heights
Aug. 28, 2024 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

General Club Meeting
Delicious Heights
Sep. 11, 2024 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Berkeley Heights 5K Race for Mental Health
Veterans Memorial Park
Sep. 15, 2024 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

General Club Meeting
Delicious Heights
Sep. 25, 2024 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

General Club Meeting
Delicious Heights
Oct. 09, 2024 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

General Club Meeting
Delicious Heights
Oct. 23, 2024 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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Member Birthdays

Michael Kral

August 7

Mike Higgins

August 31

Dolores Croneberger

September 20

Gerry Harris

September 29

Anniversaries

Donald DeFabio

Jill

August 2

Lynn Falanga

Joe Falanga

August 2

Gail Seely

Mark Seely

August 14

Mark Seely

Gail Seely

August 14

Bill Coyle

Eileen Coyle

September 4

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